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Bay Motel

2.0 star property
Motel in North Bay with free parking

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Deluxe Suite, 1 Queen Bed, Jetted Tub | 1 bedroom, down comforters, individually decorated
Property entrance
Deluxe Suite, 1 Queen Bed, Jetted Tub | Living area | 32-inch LCD TV with satellite channels, TV
Basic Single Room, 1 Double Bed, Pets Not Allowed, Garden View | Private kitchen | Fridge, microwave, coffee/tea maker
Deluxe Suite, 1 Queen Bed, Jetted Tub | 1 bedroom, down comforters, individually decorated
Bay Motel sits right on the water, providing a peaceful getaway. Guests can attend the daily manager's reception, spend time in the garden, or visit the bar/deli when hunger strikes.

Reviews

6.6 out of 10

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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1 bedroom, down comforters, individually decorated

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

Highlights

Yard
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
HDTV
Down duvet
Separate bedroom
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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1 bedroom, down comforters, individually decorated

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

Yard
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
HDTV
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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1 bedroom, down comforters, individually decorated

Standard Double Room, 2 Double Beds, Smoking, Garden View

Highlights

Yard
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
HDTV
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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1 bedroom, down comforters, individually decorated

Single Room

Highlights

Yard
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
HDTV
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
4335 Highway 11 North, North Bay, ON, P1B8G3

What's nearby

  • Nipissing University - 6 min drive - 4.8 miles
  • North Bay Regional Health Centre - 7 min drive - 5.9 miles
  • Capitol Centre - 9 min drive - 6.8 miles
  • Northgate Shopping Centre - 9 min drive - 6.6 miles
  • North Bay Memorial Gardens - 10 min drive - 7.1 miles

Getting around

  • North Bay, ON (YYB-Jack Garland) - 10 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Gateway City Brewery - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Ivan's Restaurant - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Wendy’s - ‬6 min drive

About this property

Bay Motel

Motel near the bay
Take advantage of a free daily manager's reception, a garden, and dry cleaning/laundry services at Bay Motel. Free WiFi in public areas, with speed of 25+ Mbps, is available to all guests, along with a business center and a snack bar/deli.
Additional perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • Express check-out, coffee/tea in the lobby, and barbecue grills
  • A 24-hour front desk, concierge services, and a water dispenser
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and have comforts such as air conditioning, as well as perks like WiFi and free bottled water.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Rainfall showers and deep soaking tubs
  • 32-inch HDTVs with satellite channels
  • Private yards, refrigerators, and microwaves

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi (surcharge)
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Free daily manager's reception
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Ski storage

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Guidebooks
  • Vending machine
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Business center

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Area rugs in room
  • No elevator (single-level property)
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 1 building
  • 1 floor
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter

Bathroom

  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Electrical adapters
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 2:00 AM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and key retrieval information; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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 10 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk, key retrieval

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
5 children can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for CAD 10.00 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for in-room wireless internet: CAD 0.00 per stay (rates may vary)
  • Rollaway bed fee: CAD 10.00 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
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
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

Property is also known as

Bay Motel
Motel Bay
Bay Motel North Bay, Ontario
Bay Motel North Bay
Bay Motel Motel
Bay Motel North Bay
Bay Motel Motel North Bay

Frequently asked questions

Is Bay Motel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Bay Motel?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Bay Motel?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 2:00 AM.

What time is check-out at Bay Motel?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Bay Motel located?

Situated in North Bay, this motel is within 6 mi (10 km) of Nipissing University, North Bay Regional Health Centre, and Discovery North Bay. Shabogesic Beach and North Bay Area Museum are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Reviews

Bay Motel Reviews

6.6

6.8

Cleanliness

6.8

Location

7.6

Staff & service

6.6

Eco-friendliness

6.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 72 out of 345 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 84 out of 345 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 89 out of 345 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 47 out of 345 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 53 out of 345 reviews

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Edward

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Beds were comfortable. Nice to have Fridge & M/W. //
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Kendra

Liked: Staff & service
We liked the convenience of the room as well as the price but it smelled like someone had smoked weed in it before we got there. Easy to get in and out of the room with lots of luggage.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Agnes

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Did not have the amenities advertised, especially no coffee maker in the room. Not enough linens or bottled water for the number of guests booked. Could hear neighbors through the walls. Not as much of a bargain as I thought.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location , clean , close to town , right off the highway , big rooms
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Stephen Hardy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean quiet and not too expensive.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

Stephen

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
No free bottled water as advertised.Coffee and tea advertised not available.Noisy niebhour.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Tracy

Owners should answer when you want to check in. Be sure to bring soap, etc as its not provided.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Josee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
There was no hot water, no coffee pot to make any in the morning. beds nit comfy
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022

4/10 Poor

Pushpa Raj

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
No towel and toiletries.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

2/10 Terrible

Elizabeth Paige

Not as advertised. No staff. Room left open with key inside. Dirty air conditioner- do not use! Filthy carpet. No coffee or kettle. Bed ok. Expedia should vet the places they endorse or damage their reputation.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

Kelly

I can not comment on the venue as our reservation was cancelled while we were on the road to the booking. I had sent a message using Expedia app a couple of days prior to the date to inform the owners that our check-in time would be 8pm to 10 pm, but they never received. So when we didn't show up by 7pm they cancelled our reservation and gave the rooms to someone else because we had chosen the "pay at hotel" option. This was a miscommunication error between Expedia and the hotel, but unfortunately my family are the ones that paid the price.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022

2/10 Terrible

Lynn

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Arrived at four pm and the office was closed. Taped to the door was three envelopes with guests names mine was one inside was key to room. When I went into the room beds were made and room looked ok. On further inspection there was only one towel no hand towels or face clothes, no toilet paper. My husband finally found a house keeper that was leaving and told her we needed toilet paper and towels which she got. Later that night we realized there was a coffee machine but no coffee cups, coffee, sugar etc. when I lifted the lid there was an old used coffee filter left inside. Obviously this room was not cleaned or finished properly. Think twice before you decide to stay here.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

2/10 Terrible

Renelle

We ended up not staying here. We were late arriving and we were told that the key would be on the door, which it was not. It took a good while to reach someone. Finally, a woman opened the door, but the room I had booked (with 2 beds) was unavailable. She said we could get a refund if we decided not to stay, which we didn’t. She said that I had to contact Expedia for the refund because I had booked and paid through them. When I reached someone at Expedia the next morning, I was told that they would reach out to the hotel. Needless to say, I never heard back from anyone and I never got my refund. Don’t stay here!!! The motel is run down and there was garbage everywhere!!!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

2/10 Terrible

justin

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

NOPE sandwich with extra NOPE sauce! Stay away!!!

I am not a complainer... I'm a suck it up kinda guy who doesnt like to rock the boat or inconvenience anyone. Emergency stay due to a road closure. Last $80 spent Booking it late at night, 11ish, knowing there was not cancelation available after booking. (Like anywhere I figure) I'm not sure which "Bay Motel" some others are staying at with anything other than a 1-star rating. Perhaps the bay motel in a parallel universe and the internet is a bit confused with which one to attribute those good ratings to. The last room available and it was smoking. So my expectations for this room on hotels.com has started far below par. Where to start... Upon arrival 11.15? No one available... just a key on the door with my name on it and a wifi password. The room? Stinks like smoke (expected) Chips, lint, strings, clothing tags on the floor in plain view. (And not a little... more like watch where you walk) Hair on the bed as well as crusty food stuffs (i hope) No towels or wash cloths Dirty ash tray Bathroom had streams of tar running down the wall. Filthy ceiling with smok tarpatches from condensation Hole in the wall stuffed with toilet paper Food in microwave Blood in fridge and unusable freezer No working windows Screen door has a 3-inch gap at the bottom... so i can take my chances with mosquitoes per chance I want the much-needed fresh air. No tv channels wifi didnt work. No refund from motel or hotels.com The pros... it had beds and a toilet... Blanket+car=better
No towels at all
Tar on the ceiling and tape holding the fan cover on
Smoke tar running down the walls
Shoulda took mote of these. The whole floor was littered with lint and various debris
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

2/10 Terrible

Anthony

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
DID NOT STAY and lost my money Will never deal with Expedia AGAIN
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

David

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Expedia ad terribly misleading. Picture showed rooms with knotty pine panelling and ceramic floors. Actual rooms are in a run down motel with ancient filthy carpet that reeks of cigarette smoke. Expedia ad claimed 24/7 front desk, but when I arrived I saw nothing but a phone number in the window. Called the number and was told to go to the unit and walk in the unlocked door to get the key. My car was the only one in the parking lot, not a soul in the rest of the place and no employees on site. Decided that I wouldn't be safe or comfortable there, so phoned the number and said I was checking out because the place was disgusting.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Daniel

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
no staff on the property
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Bill

Liked: Cleanliness
Property provided everything needed. Our room was relatively clean, though bathroom looked used and worn out. A bit noisy at times from other guests and the cars passing through the road nearby. Other than that, we had a wonderful stay for such a relatively low price.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Tanya

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
There was an overwhelming Smokey smell to the room that left our clothes smelling of smoke. The walls were filthy. Beds were clean. Had it not been for a clean bed to sleep after a 13 hour day I would have left. No coffee maker. The staff however did call to make arrangements for an contactless after hours arrival which was appreciated.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Donald

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
The ceiling fan/light flickered but never came on except once when I sat on the bed and it blazed gloriously only to darken once more. The bed lamp had to be plugged in to use as the switch was inoperable.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff and affordable
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Justine

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

8/10 Good

Katherine

Room was very cute. Unfortunately somebody does a poor job cleaning. There is only one picnic table and no other options to sit outside. The one picnic table is covered in bird poop. Price was great and overall I would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Mathew

Disliked: Amenities
Property needs some work.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Mahendra

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The tap water smells really bad, not even good to take a bath. I could not take bath. They just provided a 366 ml drinking water bottle and if the tap water is not drinkable small water bottle for the whole room is a big joke! Expedia should delist this property, i trusted Expedia for this one and this is not livable. I paid $83 for one person and could not even take a bath. This is unfair with guests!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

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