Borden Inn & Suites

2.5 star property

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Standard Double Room
Exterior
LCD TV
Standard Suite | Private kitchen
Desk, blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

7.2 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

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166 Mill St, Essa, ON, L0M 1B2
  • Place, Essa Public Library - Angus Branch
    ‪20 min walk‬
  • Place, Angus Community Park
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Albert Breau Angus Community Park
    ‪3 min drive‬

Room options

Economy Single Room

  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Double Room

  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Premium Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Traditional Room

  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Superior Suite

  • 56 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Double Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Economy Suite

  • 46 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Suite

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Basic Single Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

About the area

Angus

At Borden Inn & Suites you'll be within a 20-minute walk of Essa Public Library - Angus Branch and 3 km (1.9 mi) from Angus Community Park. Highlights at this hotel include in-room free WiFi and LCD TVs. .This pet-friendly hotel has free WiFi in public areas and a 24-hour front desk. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .Attractions within a 30-minute drive of this Essa hotel include Lake Simcoe and Nottawasaga Inn Resort Golf Club.

What's nearby

  • Essa Public Library - Angus Branch - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Angus Community Park - 2 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Albert Breau Angus Community Park - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Georgian College - 18 min drive - 25.3 km
  • Barrie Centennial Park - 19 min drive - 22.5 km

Getting around

  • Allandale Waterfront Station - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Stacked Pancake & Breakfast House - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Borden Inn & Suites

Public spaces have free WiFi. Free self parking is available.

This Essa hotel is smoke free.

  • 32 guestrooms or units
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • No smoking on site
Borden Inn & Suites offers 32 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature blackout curtains. LCD televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit with a rainfall showerhead and a hydromassage showerhead.

This Essa hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 50+ Mbps. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs, as well as telephones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

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

Family friendly

  • Dining table

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Hydromassage showerhead
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Dining table

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 19

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 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

Renovations and closures

This property is closed from 8 January 2026 to 7 January 2028 (dates subject to change).

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: CAD 25 per pet, per night, plus a deposit of CAD 50 per stay
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 1 pets
  • Certain rooms only
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

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

Payment types

Important information

Fees

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

  • Cash deposit: CAD 100 per accommodation, per stay

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 deposit: CAD 50 per stay
  • Pet fee: CAD 25 per pet, per night
  • 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

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit 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 and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit or credit 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 private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Pets are welcome in specific rooms only, which can be requested by contacting the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).

Property is also known as

Borden Inn Suites
Borden Inn & Suites Essa
Borden Inn & Suites Hotel
Borden Inn & Suites Hotel Essa

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Borden Inn & Suites?

Borden Inn & Suites offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at Borden Inn & Suites?

Yep, Borden Inn & Suites has a free self car park.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Borden Inn & Suites?

No, Borden Inn & Suites does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Borden Inn & Suites?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Borden Inn & Suites Reviews

Reviews

7.2

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 53 out of 171 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 48 out of 171 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 35 out of 171 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 18 out of 171 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 17 out of 171 reviews

7.4/10

Cleanliness

7.6/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

6.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Melisa

Great stay !
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
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8/10 Good

Kaye

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms are clean and a reasonable size. A good base for travelling around the area.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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8/10 Good

Lori

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nice hotel. Convenient for our visit. Would stay again for sure
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Mohamad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly reception, good suites.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
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8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location was very good, close to restaurants and other amenities. The room was very clean too.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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6/10 Okay

Darlene

Liked: Cleanliness
Simple motel good enough for short stay and price point
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Arman

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
very nice place
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
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8/10 Good

Shayne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Being a bit older it would be nice to have safety bars in the shower. Overall our stay was lovely
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jenna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a good stay
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Place was very kleen with great wifi and tv. Nice and close to alot of variety for quick food and an awesome steak house just across the street.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
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8/10 Good

Kerri

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room was nice and clean, and had everything we needed for a reasonable price. It was quiet and the front room staff member was friendly. We would stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
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8/10 Good

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Affordable, clean, good service. Would recommend
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
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8/10 Good

Dan

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Great price, newly renovated but not perfect.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
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8/10 Good

Harsh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Value for money
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
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8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good place, clean
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Roshni

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient, clean and accommodating to late arrivals. Close to the base, which was the reason for being in Angus.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

deonauth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient and clean rooms
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean quiet convenient
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Clean adequate accomodations for the price. Good location for my needs.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
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10/10 Excellent

obed

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good place/friendly
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice clean friendly
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022
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10/10 Excellent

ayoub

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good staff
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
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8/10 Good

Stephan

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

Friendly Trip

Was visiting friends on courses and this was a comfy and convenient stay. Good room and nice kitchenette. Close to the base and very friendly front desk.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
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8/10 Good

Nader

Was convenient and clean
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
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8/10 Good

Cam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a nice small room, great for what I needed
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023