Carolyn Beach Inn & Restaurant

2.5 star property
Beachfront motel for sun and fun

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

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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

Highlights

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

Standard Room

Highlights

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

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

Highlights

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

Single Room with Lake View

Highlights

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

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About the neighborhood

Map
1 Lakeside Drive, Thessalon, ON, P0R 1L0

What's nearby

  • Simpson Mine Shaft - 19 min drive - 15.0 miles
  • Bruce Mines Marina - 19 min drive - 15.3 miles
  • Bruce Mines Museum - 19 min drive - 15.3 miles
  • Blind River Marina - 53 min drive - 42.1 miles
  • St. Joseph Island Museum - 56 min drive - 40.0 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Sunset Beach Family Restaurant - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Kp Restaurant - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Shoreview Family Restaurant - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Main Street Cafe - ‬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, outdoor furniture, and a 24-hour front desk
  • Smoke-free premises
  • 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

Languages

English

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
  • Smoke-free property

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

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

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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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: 2:00 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. 147 out of 346 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 105 out of 346 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 44 out of 346 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 22 out of 346 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 28 out of 346 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10

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

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

10/10

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

8/10

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

Great views and lovely location. Good place to stay while working on the road
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10

Reception/host was very helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10

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

8/10

Good place to stay, rooms were clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10

Amazing view, easy access to room and take out butter chicken was out of this world
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10

Conveniently located. Waterfront view.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10

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

10/10

Fantastic view. Right on lake, view from our room , private beach.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10

Very accommodating and friendly. Nice location and beach.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10

The location is amazing. The food at the restaurant was great, very authentic Indian options that were enjoyed by all in our group.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10

Lovely location for a convenient overnight stop.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10

Great stay!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

8/10

Cozy motel with a great view
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10

The view of Lake Huron & very close to water front
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10

beautiful view from windows of the lake
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10

The view of the lake is beautiful!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10

Great location food was good
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

8/10

Lovely sunset view
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10

It’s a great stay with a water view!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10

Lovely beach in addition to onsite restaurant. Gas and convenience store across the street.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10

The hotel was great, place was clean and it was obvious that they had made many upgrades. New very comfortable beds, new linens, drapes, carp, TV, etc. Beautiful area next to a lake. Dog friendly. Staff was great, prices were reasonable. Restaurant is great, varied menu.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024