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Carolyn Beach Inn & Restaurant

2.5 star property

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Private beach
Standard Single Room, 2 Double Beds, Refrigerator & Microwave, Beachfront | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk
Terrace/patio
Property grounds
Restaurant

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
$105
includes taxes & fees
Sep 1 - Sep 2

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1 Lakeside Drive, Thessalon, ON, P0R 1L0
  • Cranberry Lake
  • Bruce Bay
  • Bruce Mines Marina
    ‪19 min drive‬

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Standard Single Room, 2 Queen Beds, Refrigerator & Microwave, Beachfront | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Standard Single Room, 2 Queen Beds, Refrigerator & Microwave, Beachfront

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(15 reviews)
  • 215 sq ft
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Standard Room | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Standard Room

  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Single Room, 2 Double Beds, Refrigerator & Microwave, Beachfront | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Standard Single Room, 2 Double Beds, Refrigerator & Microwave, Beachfront

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(12 reviews)
  • 215 sq ft
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Single Room with Lake View | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Single Room with Lake View

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • 320 sq ft
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About this property

Carolyn Beach Inn & Restaurant

Thessalon motel with private patios
Guests at this beach motel will appreciate convenient onsite amenities such as a playground and a picnic area.
Carolyn Beach Inn & Restaurant offers 42 air-conditioned accommodations with espresso makers and coffee/tea makers. Rooms open to patios. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations have separate sitting areas. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs, as well as phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

Recreational amenities at the motel include a private beach.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

This Thessalon motel has its very own private beach. The motel offers a snack bar/deli. Wireless Internet access is complimentary. This Art Deco motel also offers a terrace, a garden, and a picnic area. Onsite uncovered self parking is complimentary. A total renovation of this property was completed in October 2021.

Carolyn Beach Inn & Restaurant is a smoke-free property.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/truck parking on site

Food and drink

  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Playground

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Playground
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • On a private beach
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • 1 floor
  • 3 buildings
  • Art Deco architecture
  • Renovated entire property - October 2021
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Heated bathroom floor
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Espresso maker
  • Microwave
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Guests will receive lockbox information

Access methods

Staffed front desk, lockbox

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of CAD 20 per accommodation, per night (maximum CAD 20 per stay), plus a one-time cleaning fee of CAD 10
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 11 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Resort fee: CAD 20 per accommodation, per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: CAD 20 per accommodation, per night (maximum CAD 20 per stay) plus CAD 10 one-time cleaning fee
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking
This property accepts credit cards and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Property is also known as

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Carolyn Beach Motor
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Carolyn Beach Inn & Restaurant Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 157 out of 382 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 118 out of 382 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 54 out of 382 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 23 out of 382 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 30 out of 382 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Arja, Lake Worth

Traveled with family
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had really nice dinner in their restaurant at the site... We had four people, everybody liked it.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Hatzel

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Good
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness
Thoroughly enjoyed my one night stay. The hotel room was clean. Beds were comfy and the view was beautiful. Also ate dinner at the restaurant and the food was awesome.!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anna

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely place near the lake. Owner was very committed, came at 11:30 for check in and he was happy to help us. Awesome quiet stay
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Kristin

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great view

Pleasant room with a beautiful viw of the lake.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

andy

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Donna

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Simon

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Old School Moteling - Great Hosts

Our hosts were gracious in our check in, meals and inquiring about our needs during our stay. We are pretty self sufficient so didn't need a lot of extras when travelling but everything for a stay is covered. Cable TV not Roku TV so Playoffs can be watched was a plus. The beds were super comfy. Small fridge but served our needs (no ice box). Ice can be collected at the main building during open hours. The views are wonderful with amazing sunsets and watching a bear across the shore lumber along. As for the food - probably the best Butter Chicken we have had. Service is delightful and we discovered a new Youtube channel for some fun Middle Age Dad - Garage Bands. Its old school moteling but that is exactly how we like it.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

kevin

Traveled with family and small children, Business traveler, Traveled with pets
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing view of the lake but they need to cut the bushes in front of the windows so you can see
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zhengli

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I booked this hotel purely for convenience, but was completely surprised by the breathtaking view from my window! Waking up to lake and sunrise made my stay feel truly special.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Imran

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Andrew

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Bernadette

Traveled with partner
They could use new towels and washcloths. Rooms are very dated but they were clean
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie, WAWA

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Reception/host was very helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wendy

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great views and lovely location. Good place to stay while working on the road
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachele

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The property is very nice. Even in winter. The owner was very kind. Even though I showed up late, he was srill
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Conveniently located. Waterfront view.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

2/10 Terrible

Penny

Never again

I couldn’t make it to my motel because of car troubles and I phoned and canceled and I couldn’t be reimbursed.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Victoria

Traveled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Amazing view, easy access to room and take out butter chicken was out of this world
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

4/10 Poor

Sherry

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

4/10 Poor

Tyler

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Alison

Definitely peaked in the 1970 - early 1990’s. Great stop for travellers with dogs. I’m just done. Way to pricy now for a very average experience.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

4/10 Poor

Denise

Traveled with pets
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property around the Inn is beautiful, being right on Lake Huron. The rooms at the Inn were terrible. My room smelt terrible and was dirty with dirty coffee stir sticks in the ice bucket, no tea, and no replenished sugar or cream. When I called the proprietor, he said they didn't put tea in the rooms and He would not bring me any, nor would he bring me any cream or clean sheets as I also told him the sheets were also ripped and holey. I had to take the sheets off one bed and put them on the other bed and used my housecoat for my blanket. The next morning when I returned my key he was talking to his young staff and blaming them for the state of the room and asked me to talk to them about my experience. Even though I felt this was most unprofessional of the proprietor to ask a guest to tell his staff of my experience I did, so they could learn a little about the services industry and the importance of making their guests feel comfortable. The proprietor took not responsibility or accountability for his neglectful behaviour towards me or the room. While the location is fantastic, Carolyn Beach Inn is in desperate need of an update and a new manager to warrant the price they charge for the rooms and the service that is provided.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024