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Carolyn Beach Inn & Restaurant

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Standard Single Room, 2 Double Beds, Refrigerator & Microwave, Beachfront | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, blackout curtains
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Garden
BBQ/picnic Area

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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1 Lakeside Drive, Thessalon, ON, P0R 1L0
  • Basswood Lake
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Bruce Mines Marina
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Cranberry Lake
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Drummond Island, MI (DRE)
    ‪198 min drive‬

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

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

  • 20 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Standard Room

  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

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

  • 20 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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About this property

Carolyn Beach Inn & Restaurant

Beachfront motel for sun and fun
Guests at this beach motel will appreciate convenient on-site amenities such as a playground and a picnic area.
Carolyn Beach Inn & Restaurant offers 42 air-conditioned accommodations with espresso makers and coffee/tea makers. Rooms open to patios. This individually decorated and furnished accommodation has separate sitting areas. Fridges and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs, as well as telephones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). An iron/ironing board and hairdryers can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Recreational amenities at the motel include a private beach.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Carolyn Beach Inn & Restaurant. During your stay, you'll be within walking distance of Lake Huron. You'll find features such as free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking, plus a snack bar/deli.
  • Free Wi-Fi in some public areas
  • Free self-parking and Motorhome/coach/lorry parking
  • Amenities include meeting rooms and a terrace
  • On-site recreation includes a private beach and a playground
  • Just a 2-minute drive from Lake Huron and 13 minutes from Basswood Lake
  • Pets welcome for a fee
A private beach is featured. There's a snack bar/deli on site. WiFi is free in public spaces. The business-friendly Carolyn Beach Inn & Restaurant also features a terrace, a garden, and a picnic area. Free self parking is available. A complete renovation of Carolyn Beach Inn & Restaurant was completed in October 2021.

This Art Deco Thessalon motel is smoke free.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/lorry 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

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

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • 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: CAD 20 per accommodation, per night (maximum CAD 20 per stay), plus a one-time cleaning fee of CAD 10
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 11 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Resort fee: CAD 20 per accommodation, per night

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Pet fee: CAD 20 per accommodation, per night (maximum CAD 20 per stay) plus a one-off CAD 10 cleaning fee
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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 on-site parking
This property accepts credit cards and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Guests will receive lockbox information.

We should mention

  • Up to 2 children aged 11 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

Property is also known as

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Carolyn Beach Inn & Restaurant Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 140 out of 333 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 101 out of 333 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 42 out of 333 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 22 out of 333 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 28 out of 333 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

6/10 Okay

Alison

Definitely peaked in the 1970 - early 1990’s. Great stop for travellers with dogs. I’m just done. Way to pricy now for a very average experience.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

4/10 Poor

Denise

Travelled with pets
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property around the Inn is beautiful, being right on Lake Huron. The rooms at the Inn were terrible. My room smelt terrible and was dirty with dirty coffee stir sticks in the ice bucket, no tea, and no replenished sugar or cream. When I called the proprietor, he said they didn't put tea in the rooms and He would not bring me any, nor would he bring me any cream or clean sheets as I also told him the sheets were also ripped and holey. I had to take the sheets off one bed and put them on the other bed and used my housecoat for my blanket. The next morning when I returned my key he was talking to his young staff and blaming them for the state of the room and asked me to talk to them about my experience. Even though I felt this was most unprofessional of the proprietor to ask a guest to tell his staff of my experience I did, so they could learn a little about the services industry and the importance of making their guests feel comfortable. The proprietor took not responsibility or accountability for his neglectful behaviour towards me or the room. While the location is fantastic, Carolyn Beach Inn is in desperate need of an update and a new manager to warrant the price they charge for the rooms and the service that is provided.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Nancy

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

Melvin

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was very run down. The exterior paint was peeling everywhere on the building and the parking lot was littered with hundreds of cigarette butts. The bushes on brush on the back side of the building blocked the view of the lake. I was told our room had a patio with chairs to sit and view the lake, which was untrue. The motel is right next to a very busy highway. The deadbolt lock on our room did not work. We were charged a separate resort fee for amenities like the beach that we did not use due to the cold weather at this time of year. The linens and bath towels were cheap and worn. I would not recommend staying at this property.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Zeeshan

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good place to stay, rooms were clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Caileigh

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
beautiful view from windows of the lake
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Judi

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic view. Right on lake, view from our room , private beach.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Rucker

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Only game in town but not what I expected
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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

10/10 Excellent

Ronald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The view of Lake Huron & very close to water front
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

Jasmine

Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The motel has a lovely view of the lake and that is the only nice thing about the spot. The rooms are very outdated. Stayed 2 nights at $160 a night. For that cost I would expect one of the renovated rooms. Needed help with the lock and door upon arrival as the door was stuck. Could hear the neighbour guy snoring next door, anyone next to you walks around the floor vibrates. The walls shake whenever someone slams their door. Bright car lights shine into the rooms at 5-6am when all the construction workers are leaving. Carpet is disgusting, bring slippers!!! Beds are old and hard. The shower was yellow and rusty and stained. Dead bugs in the bathroom ceiling and around the light. I will never return to this motel and I would not recommend it to others, which is unfortunate as the lake view is lovely. For $160 a night, there is no reason the rooms should not all be updated by now. It was built in 1964 and has had very little updating since.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Sandra

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Laura

Travelled with family and small children
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I stayed here as a kid under the old owner and loved it. I went back to visit this past summer, it was under new management. The rooms were iffy in terms of cleanliness - no bugs, but definitely looks run down and not thoroughly cleaned (cobwebs in the corner with flies and spider in the web) The towels were ripped and thread bare. I was traveling with my mom and my kids and the new owner gave my mom a hard time asking for a 3rd towel (there was only 2 in the room) he rudely told her "there's only supposed to be 2 people in one room and that we should have 2 separate rooms and we'd have to pay extra" - which is ridiculous because none of this was mentioned when I booked through Expedia and we are traveling as a family! 2 rooms is ludicrous. The new owner also doesn't serve breakfast anymore in the restaurant. We were told "Go to Tim Hortons", which for small kids and a senior is not an acceptable alternative to a real breakfast - meaning we had to drive (with 2 kids and a pre-diabetic senior) an hour to Sault Ste Marie to eat breakfast. Oh and at 325am I had someone try to get into my room - they ended up realizing they had the wrong room, but it was terrifying none the less. Only plus side, nice sunset and the beach/water is still nice. However, I won't ever be going back.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

patricia

Very clean room. Bed linen clean and tidy. Bathroom remodeled and spotless. Will be my go to when travelling.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Only a night
Served its perpuse, stayed one night. Overpriced. Towels were were falling apart. Had stains on sheets.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Robert

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lake edge just meters from room window… lulled to sleep by waves lapping the shore.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Dennis

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
It was an older but adequate facility. The bathroom still had sink/fixtures from the 1970's but the shower was good. Being right on the beach was excellent; hearing loons right out your window is always a plus! Add to that, you can have a swim after a long day's drive - I would definitely stay there again. The dinner meal was poor; we ordered Indian food and it was sub-standard. No real flavor and virtually no spices. No selection of wine - choose red or white. Restaurant prices were high for the quality of food and service received.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Buttered Chicken dinner was quite good
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jaclyn

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic motel right on the beautiful lake with chairs and tables outside. The beds were so comfortable and there was an entire big bag of ice in the freezer. It was extremely quiet. The restaurant served many choices of food and was delicious. I highly recommend this beautiful setting. The owner was extremely nice
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Raul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Replace coffee whitener. It's old. Clean coffee pot.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Terrence Terry

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely sunset view
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Dòreen

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service
The view of the lake is beautiful!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mariano

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024