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Carolyn Beach Inn & Restaurant

2.5 star property
Beachfront motel for sun and fun

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Private beach
Property grounds
Terrace/patio
Restaurant
Standard Single Room, 2 Double Beds, Refrigerator & Microwave, Beachfront | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, blackout drapes
The Carolyn Beach Inn & Restaurant's 2021 remodel brings fresh energy to this beachfront property. Guests can enjoy the garden, deli, or playground. Free WiFi keeps everyone connected, and the attentive staff ensures a smooth, worry-free stay.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Standard Single Room, 2 Double Beds, Refrigerator & Microwave, Beachfront | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, blackout drapes

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

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(14 reviews)

Highlights

Yard
Patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
  • 20 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Standard Single Room, 2 Queen Beds, Refrigerator & Microwave, Beachfront | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, blackout drapes

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

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(16 reviews)

Highlights

Yard
Patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
  • 20 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Standard Room | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, blackout drapes

Standard Room

Highlights

Yard
Patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Single Room with Lake View | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, blackout drapes

Single Room with Lake View

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Yard
Patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
  • 30 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the neighborhood

Located in Thessalon, Carolyn Beach Inn & Restaurant is on a private beach. Simpson Mine Shaft and Bruce Mines Museum are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Bruce Mines Marina and The Rock Golf Course.
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1 Lakeside Drive, Thessalon, ON, P0R 1L0

What's nearby

  • Bruce Mines Marina - 19 min drive - 15.3 miles
  • Bruce Mines Museum - 19 min drive - 15.3 miles
  • Iron Bridge Arena - 29 min drive - 23.4 miles
  • St. Joseph Island Museum - 56 min drive - 40.0 miles
  • North Channel Inshore Provincial Park Provincial Park - 61 min drive - 45.3 miles

Getting around

  • Sault Ste. Marie, ON (YAM-Sault Ste. Marie Airport) - 91 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tim Horton's - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Thessalon pizza - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪bobbers in Bruce mines - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Sunset Beach - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Shoreview Family Restaurant - ‬17 min walk

About this property

Carolyn Beach Inn & Restaurant

Motel remodeled in 2021 and located near Lake Huron
At Carolyn Beach Inn & Restaurant, you can look forward to a terrace, a garden, and a playground. In addition to a snack bar/deli, guests can connect to free WiFi in public areas.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Free self parking
  • Meeting rooms, smoke-free premises, and a 24-hour front desk
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and offer comforts such as air conditioning and separate sitting areas, in addition to perks like desk chairs and espresso makers.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with heated floors and tubs or showers
  • Flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Private yards, separate sitting areas, and refrigerators

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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: 4:00 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

Carolyn Beach
Carolyn Beach Motor
Carolyn Beach Motor Inn
Carolyn Beach Motor Inn Thessalon
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Carolyn Beach Hotel
Carolyn Beach Inn Thessalon
Carolyn Beach Inn
Carolyn Beach Thessalon
Carolyn Beach Inn Restaurant
Carolyn & Restaurant Thessalon
Carolyn Beach Inn & Restaurant Motel
Carolyn Beach Inn & Restaurant Thessalon
Carolyn Beach Inn & Restaurant Motel Thessalon

Frequently asked questions

Is Carolyn Beach Inn & Restaurant pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. There's a fee of CAD 20 per accommodation, per night. A cleaning fee of CAD 10 also applies. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Carolyn Beach Inn & Restaurant?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Carolyn Beach Inn & Restaurant?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

What time is check-out at Carolyn Beach Inn & Restaurant?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Carolyn Beach Inn & Restaurant located?

This Thessalon motel is on the beach, 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from Lake Huron, and within 12 mi (20 km) of Bruce Mines Marina and Cranberry Lake. Simpson Mine Shaft and Bruce Mines Museum are also within 12 mi (20 km).

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Carolyn Beach Inn & Restaurant Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 167 out of 419 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 132 out of 419 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 63 out of 419 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 26 out of 419 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 31 out of 419 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

gary

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Fantastic place!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michele

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The sunsets over Lake Huron were amazing!
Sunset sitting on the picnic table
View ariving at the hotel
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Denis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic view over Lake Huron, with its own beach, very nice all round hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay…. Will go back again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Dennis

Clean room and beautiful views
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Rod

Liked: Amenities
Beautiful lakeside.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patty

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Really nice owners and delicious pizza! Thank you
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dillon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent service and food was amazing 😻
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marilyn

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Nice rooms, quiet area, nice beach
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Karl

Liked: Cleanliness
We had excellent Indian cuisine in the restaurant. Our room was clean and comfortable. We enjoyed a great view of the sunset from the hotel beach.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

jane

Liked: Cleanliness
great lake
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gregory

Liked: Amenities
The room was clean and quiet with a great view of the North Shore.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Lou-Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful location. Watched the sunset from my rooms large window. Needs black out curtains due to outside light fixture. A freezer inside the fridge would be nice too. Id still return to this place
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
On the bay. Great view for a sunser
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place with a private beach. But the beach chairs were broken. Otherwise, very relaxing place. Food at restaurant was great as was the service. Chairs to relax at the out front door. Room was clean and very roomy with a beautiful view of the lake. Would stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Natalia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Love the lake view. This was our third time. We go for the view. Rooms are clean but dated.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nuria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful sights of the lake with a dug run area. Rooms were in good conditions and quite clean.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Dean

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed overnight in Thessalon on a road trip across Canada. The view from the hotel was beautiful of Lake Huron. Dining options were extremely limited, the room was very small, beds were uncomfortable, the room was not very clean and we were uncomfortable leaving anything in our car due to the clientele. Would pass this by.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is clearly an older property but my room was clean, everything worked, checkin was easy & efficient. I love parking right outside my door, and I felt completely safe. Mostly, I enjoyed walking around the lakefront and watching a gorgeous sunset—perfect after a long day of driving.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

CRAIG

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great view of North channel , amazing Sunsets
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Trevor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very easy check in. Peaceful setting. Beautiful view of the North Shore waterfront. I will definitely be going there in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

janet

Rustic but clean. Food was excellent. Wifi could be better since data was terrible.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Lisa

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Motel is convenient , the rooms are clean but the AC doesn't work and the room smells damp as well as the carpets when you're walking on them. Great for 1 night stop after driving a long day.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful lake front!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

JoAnn

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room wasn’t ready, garbage on property, dirty floors, tub didn’t drain properly. Owner unwelcoming and pushy, had to ask him to return my drivers license. Horrible stay
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

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