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North Shore Wayside Inn

Property class: 2

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A restaurant with a wooden bar, stone pillars, and a counter with a menu board.
A hotel room with a bed, a desk, and a chair.
A sign for North Shore Wayside Inn, a motel with a dining lounge, and fully renovated rooms on Causey Street.
A motel with individual rooms, each with a door number, a window, and a chair outside.
A reception area with a wooden counter, a TV mounted on the wall, and a large window with blinds.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • 24/7 front desk
The current price is AU$183
includes taxes & fees
13 Nov - 14 Nov

Explore the area

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181 Causley Street, Wellington Avenue, Blind River, ON, P0R1B0
  • Place, Timber Village Museum
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Blind River Marina
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Cranberry Lake
    ‪57 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Basic Room, 2 Queen Beds

A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand, a lamp, and a television.

Basic Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(8 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a chair, a small table, and a wall-mounted TV.

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(31 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Single Room, 1 Queen Bed

A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a computer, a small table, and a wardrobe.

Standard Single Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(6 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the area

Blind River

North Shore Wayside Inn places you steps from Lake Huron and within a 15-minute stroll of Timber Village Museum. Highlights at this motel include in-room free WiFi and Smart TVs. .This motel offers free WiFi in public areas and a 24-hour front desk. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .With a stay at this Blind River motel, you'll be 2.3 km (1.4 mi) from Blind River Marina and 3.5 km (2.2 mi) from Boom Camp Trailhead.
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What's nearby

  • Timber Village Museum - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Blind River Marina - 3 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Boom Camp Trailhead - 6 min drive - 4.4 km
  • Huron Pines Golf and Country Club - 8 min drive - 8.8 km
  • Cranberry Lake - 57 min drive - 69.2 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪17REST - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Iron Horse Inn - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Subway (Blind River) - ‬4 min walk

About this property

North Shore Wayside Inn

WiFi is free in public spaces. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Blind River motel.

  • 14 guestrooms or units
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Smoking in designated areas
North Shore Wayside Inn offers 14 air-conditioned accommodations with complimentary bottles of water and coffee/tea makers. 47-inch Smart televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit and complimentary toiletries. This Blind River motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered on request and microwaves can be requested.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Family friendly

  • Microwave on request
  • Mini-fridge

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping on request

Accessibility

  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • No lift

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 and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 20

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

  • Mastercard
  • Visa

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in all accommodation.

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

What is the cancellation policy at North Shore Wayside Inn?

North Shore Wayside Inn offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at North Shore Wayside Inn?

As of 4 Nov 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at North Shore Wayside Inn on 13 Nov 2026 start from AU$183, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at North Shore Wayside Inn?

Yep, North Shore Wayside Inn has a free self car park.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at North Shore Wayside Inn?

No, North Shore Wayside Inn does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at North Shore Wayside Inn?

Check-in begins at 3:30 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at North Shore Wayside Inn?

No, pets are not allowed.

North Shore Wayside Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 119 out of 319 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 117 out of 319 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 48 out of 319 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 24 out of 319 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 319 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Another amazing stay for our family, the staff went above and beyond to make sure we had a comfortable stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay overnight while traveling on Hwy 17. Very friendly staff and the room was updated nicely and included a fridge and microwave. Very quiet despite It being right on the highway/main street through Blind River. Will stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The rooms were large, clean with comfortable beds. The bathroom was nice as well.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our room was clean with the amenities we needed for a one night stay. Staff was very friendly. It was a good place to stop for the night and we would return.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean and updated. It was comfortable and suited our needs perfectly.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

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Easy to find . Rooms were recently renovated. Clean everything you need for short stay. Restaurant was closed.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, comfortable bed, friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room is clean, newly renovated, but it is still MOTEL. A bit too expensive compare to hotel price.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

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From the outside this hotel didn't look very appealing but the room was okay.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great spot, will stay there again on our next motorbike tour!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Staff was, small town friendly!!!! Can’t ask for more!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful staff and amazing stay
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean newly renovated rooms great onsite restaurant
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Only two hard chairs to sit on, tv had no signal . It would have been nice if there was a cabinet in the bathroom and a raised toilet. No coffee in the lobby Maybe I am expecting too much but the price told me otherwise.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great for our quick overnight stay!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

8/10 Good

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A convenient place to stay in this area!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness
Room was basic but we'll maintained. Staff were very helpful.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place to rest for the night. Room was clean and the staff was very sweet.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The check in was fast and friendly. The room was in excellent condition with a comfortable bed!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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