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North Shore Wayside Inn

2.0 star property
Motel with free parking, steps from Lake Huron

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Restaurant
Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets
Basic Room, 2 Queen Beds | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets
Exterior
Reception
The North Shore Wayside Inn offers travelers a genuinely warm welcome. Guests can connect using in-room WiFi and savor quality meals at the on-site restaurant. The attentive staff consistently delivers exceptional service throughout each stay.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Room options

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Tonight

Sep 4 - Sep 5
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Tomorrow

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(20 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Shower/tub combination
Free bottled water
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Basic Room, 2 Queen Beds | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Basic Room, 2 Queen Beds

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Free bottled water
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Standard Single Room, 1 Queen Bed | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Single Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Shower/tub combination
Free bottled water
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
181 Causley Street, Wellington Avenue, Blind River, ON, P0R1B0

What's nearby

  • Timber Village Museum - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Blind River Marina - 3 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Boom Camp Trailhead - 6 min drive - 2.6 miles
  • North Channel Inshore Provincial Park Provincial Park - 7 min drive - 2.8 miles
  • Huron Pines Golf and Country Club - 9 min drive - 5.5 miles

Getting around

  • Sault Ste. Marie, ON (YAM-Sault Ste. Marie Airport) - 118 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Iron Horse Inn - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Subway (Blind River) - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Pier Seventeen - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪KFC - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Monique's - ‬1 min walk

About this property

North Shore Wayside Inn

Motel near Lake Huron
North Shore Wayside Inn provides a restaurant and more. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Free self parking
  • A 24-hour front desk
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at North Shore Wayside Inn offer perks such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi and free bottled water.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Shower/tub combinations and free toiletries
  • 47-inch Smart TVs with cable channels
  • Mini fridges, on-request microwaves, and coffee/tea makers

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • A restaurant

Family friendly

  • Microwave on request
  • Mini-fridge

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (on request)

Accessibility

  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • No elevator

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 47-inch smart TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Microwave on request
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:30 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 20

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

North Shore Wayside Inn Blind River
North Shore Wayside Blind River
North Shore Wayside
North Shore Wayside Inn Motel
North Shore Wayside Inn Blind River
North Shore Wayside Inn Motel Blind River

Frequently asked questions

Is North Shore Wayside Inn pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at North Shore Wayside Inn?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at North Shore Wayside Inn?

Check-in start time: 3:30 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at North Shore Wayside Inn?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is North Shore Wayside Inn located?

Situated in Blind River, this motel is within a 15-minute walk of Lake Huron and Timber Village Museum. Blind River Marina and Boom Camp Trailhead are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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North Shore Wayside Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 88 out of 226 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 85 out of 226 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 34 out of 226 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 13 out of 226 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 226 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Craig

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great spot, will stay there again on our next motorbike tour!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always been a pleasure for our halfway point in travel👍👍👍👍
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

MICHAEL

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean room. Comfy bed.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Todd

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place to rest for the night. Room was clean and the staff was very sweet.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Renovations are well done on an older facility. Very clean. Great beds. Excellent service.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Expensive for being a basic property
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Quick and friendly check in. Room was clean. No noise at night and I got a great night's sleep. Bed mattress was firm and comfortable. TV and internet quality was great. I'll be coming back here on my next trip to the area.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diane

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All was good!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Family run. Very pleasant
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place for an overnight stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carrie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Newly renovated room. Quiet and spacious
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Mateo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful staff and amazing stay
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Check in was quick room was clean beds were comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Ruby

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A convenient place to stay in this area!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Andre

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean newly renovated rooms great onsite restaurant
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Linda

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

Work Trip

It was a nice room. Bathroom was a bit cramped, but ok for 1 person. Bed was comfortable. I was in the last room on the end, so it was quiet.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great staff...very clean room...excellent food at restaurant...everyone very friendly and helpful!
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Newly renovated, clean and the adjacent restaurant has an excellent menu.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Chantelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect roadtrip highway stop Clean and recently renovated Excellent service
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Larry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All good - great spot to stay.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Art

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good people. Good restaurant
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tom

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice renovated room Great TV stations and wifi Good value
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

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