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

Room options

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

Basic Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)

Highlights

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

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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
(22 reviews)

Highlights

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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Shower/tub combination
Coffee/tea maker
Free bottled water
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 - 6 min drive - 2.8 miles
  • Huron Pines Golf and Country Club - 8 min drive - 5.3 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪17REST - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪A&W Canada - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Subway (Blind River) - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Iron Horse Inn - ‬10 min walk

About this property

North Shore Wayside Inn

Motel near Lake Huron
North Shore Wayside Inn provides everything you need. 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

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

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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Reviews

North Shore Wayside Inn Reviews

8.2

Very Good

8.4

Cleanliness

7.0

Location

8.6

Staff & service

8.0

Eco-friendliness

7.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 94 out of 248 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 94 out of 248 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 36 out of 248 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 17 out of 248 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 248 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Brenda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The recently updated room was clean and quiet comfortable ….perfect. And the owner operators were warm and friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff. Comfortable room.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

LINDA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was a good stay
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

2/10 Terrible

Linda

We didn't stay there because the power was out....no lights, refrigeration, heat, etc. The host graciously refunded our money.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 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

Adelle

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Gayle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Just a great clean little place.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Majid

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Jessica

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

Nice remodeled rooms

Rooms are nicely remodeled and clean. Good value and comfortable stay. Great stay for a night on our road trip.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Darian

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

Good Short Stay

Was a great place to stay at along our journey. We needed somewhere to sleep and the place was clean and staff were friendly. Beds were comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice and newly renovated, the beds were comfy and we had no issues with our stay. Good value, and we'd stay again when passing through
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Beverley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The lady at the front desk was very nice, the room was spotless and the bed was very comfortable. We were only there for one night, but I would definitely stay there again!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Newly renovated , nice and clean
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Frances

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a very clean and comfortable roadside motel just off the TransCanada highway which made it a great stop on our road trip. The staff was friendly and helpful, the beds and linens were very good quality and it was quiet at night.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 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

8/10 Good

George

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Close to the highway but not noisy.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

Sierra

Liked: Cleanliness
It was decent for a one night, with not many options around. The room was clean but the beds were terrible!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice room
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

gary

Newly renovated rooms
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

6/10 Okay

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Air conditioning was great. Staff were friendly. Easy to get in and out. Sorry there was no breakfast or microwave.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Excellent
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Donald

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

Fine for overnight stay

Attached restaurant was nice, I had a pleasant dinner there. Despite being just off the highway my room was quiet. Certainly the base is a classic dated motel but they are doing their best to keep it up.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

8/10 Good

Jason

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

Quickstop in blind River

Quick stay pulled in late. Left early beds were comfortable close to Highway.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

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