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Modern Motel

2.5 star property
Motel in Thunder Bay with free parking

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Terrace/patio
Front of property
Front of property
Exterior
1 bedroom, blackout curtains, cots/infant beds, free WiFi

Reviews

6.2 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
The current price is AU$115
includes taxes & fees
21 June - 22 June

Room options

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Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

Room amenity

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the area

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430 N Cumberland St, Thunder Bay, ON, P7A 2R8

What's nearby

  • OLG Casino Thunder Bay - 3 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Prince Arthur's Landing - 4 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Lakehead University - 7 min drive - 5.5 km
  • Intercity Shopping Centre - 8 min drive - 6.2 km
  • Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre - 9 min drive - 7.0 km

Getting around

  • Thunder Bay, ON (YQT-Thunder Bay Intl.) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪On Deck - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Roosters Bistro - ‬2 min drive

About this property

Modern Motel

Motel near Lake Superior
At Modern Motel, you can look forward to a terrace, a garden and a restaurant. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Free self-parking
  • Barbecues and smoke-free property
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All guest rooms at Modern Motel include comforts, such as air conditioning, as well as Guests reviews give good marks for the clean rooms at the property.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Shower/bath combinations and hairdryers
  • TVs with cable channels
  • Fridges, microwaves and cots/infant beds

Languages

English, French

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • A restaurant

Family friendly

  • Cot (surcharge)
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair accessibility

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Cot (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Free local calls
  • Mobile key entry
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:30 AM - midnight
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after midnight please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets are allowed for an extra charge of CAD 15, per pet, per day, plus a deposit of CAD 100.00 per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
1 total pets
Pets cannot be left unattended
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property on the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cots (infant beds) are available for CAD 10.0 per night

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet deposit: CAD 100.00 per stay
  • Pet fee: CAD 15 per pet, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • A late check-out fee will be charged
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: CAD 10.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cots/infant beds
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

Property is also known as

Modern Motel Thunder Bay
Modern Thunder Bay
Modern Motel Motel
Modern Motel Thunder Bay
Modern Motel Motel Thunder Bay

Frequently asked questions

Is Modern Motel pet-friendly?

Yes, this motel allows pets (limit 1 total). There's a deposit of CAD 100.00 per stay and a fee of CAD 15 per pet, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much does it cost to stay at Modern Motel?

As of 20 June 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Modern Motel on 21 June 2025 start from AU$114.89, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Modern Motel?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Modern Motel?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Modern Motel?

Checkout is at 11 AM. Late checkout is available for a fee.

Where is Modern Motel located?

Situated in Thunder Bay, this motel is within 2 miles (3 km) of Boulevard Lake Park, Thunder Bay Tourist Pagoda and OLG Casino Thunder Bay. Magnus Theater and Current River Arena are also within 2 miles (3 km).

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Modern Motel Reviews

Reviews

6.2
Rating 10 - Excellent. 91 out of 428 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 94 out of 428 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 75 out of 428 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 71 out of 428 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 97 out of 428 reviews

6.2/10

Cleanliness

7.0/10

Staff & service

5.2/10

Amenities

5.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10

Good hotel, clean rooms, nice staff
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

4/10

Stay here if you really need to
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

2/10

Staff - Sayed was very rude when we contacted before check in. Room provided was clean but stinking.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10

Loved the stone bears on the entrance, appreciated the kind manager who waited up for us as we were delayed arriving. Very friendly
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10

The host was very friendly , nice and easy to deal with. The property location is easy to find and haze the parking right in front of the door. Checking in was easy-peasy as Sam can handle it oven if he is not on the premises.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10

Good
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

4/10

This might be the oldest, most crumbling, falling apart motel I’ve ever stayed at. The bed and bathroom were surprisingly clean and the man at the front desk was very friendly, but wow, the place is in rough shape. Paint peeling from the walls, stained furniture, sagging mattress, dust and dirt. Fine location for getting on and off the transcanada hwy, and certainly wouldn’t choose to stay here for anything other than a quick nights sleep.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10

Sam is very friendly and hospitable
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

2/10

Outdated, burnt out light bulb, loose electrical outlet. Friendly staff when they were available. Despite this, it is a place to lay your head for the night.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10

Should update the bathroom
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10

Very clean. Good service.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

4/10

The motel was supposedly for people with pets. I understand that part but the bathwoom window looked like there was mold all around the frame it was black. I certainty will not go there again or recommend to anyone.im surprised an inspector would approve such a room.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10

The property was great, location was great, easy to get to.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

4/10

The personnel were awesome! Location and environment not so much!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

4/10

This motel is extremely outdated and was not very clean
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

4/10

I did not like that they did not honour our reservation and instead sent a message an hour after we were to check in to say they booked all the pet friendly rooms in their motel but we could stay at another one they owned which was not anything like what we had booked
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10

This place is really beautiful, clean and very well maintained.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10

Just at the entrance of thunder bay if coming from east. Value for money. Although my washroom door was not working. Worked for me I was solo travelling.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10

Loved the help when checking into the room.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10

Nice and clean place
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

2/10

Bad customer service
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10

Great people, beautiful service
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10

We love the small Ma&Pa hotels. This owner is the nicest man you will ever meet.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10

We traveled with dogs, they were accommodating, it was fine for just one night
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10

We stayed 1 night and it was just fine for that. Comfortable, clean room.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024