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Borden Inn & Suites

2.5 star property
Hotel in Essa with free parking

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Cozy retreat with a bed, TV, desk, and microwave, perfect for a comfortable stay.
Experience the newly renovated rooms at Borden Inn Suites, offering special DND rates and a convenient Tesla charger for guests.
Cozy living space with a flat-screen TV, coffee table, and comfortable sofa.
Compact kitchen with a modern design, featuring a white countertop, stainless steel sink, and microwave.
Compact kitchen with a microwave, stove, and dining table.

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

Map
166 Mill St, Essa, ON, L0M 1B2
  • CFB Borden Military Museum
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Barrie Centennial Park
    ‪22 min drive‬
  • Georgian College
    ‪23 min drive‬

Room options

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Premium Room

Premium Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Dining table
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Rainfall showerhead
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Traditional Room

Traditional Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Dining table
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Rainfall showerhead
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Basic Single Room

Basic Single Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Dining table
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Hydromassage showerhead
Rainfall showerhead
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Superior Suite | Living area

Superior Suite

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Dining table
LCD TV
2 bedrooms
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
  • 56 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Double Beds

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LCD TV

Economy Suite

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Dining table
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
  • 46 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Economy Single Room

Economy Single Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Dining table
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Double Room

Standard Double Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Dining table
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Rainfall showerhead
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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1 bedroom, desk, blackout curtains, free WiFi

Standard Suite

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Dining table
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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. .With a stay at this Essa hotel, you'll be 3.1 km (1.9 mi) from Albert Breau Angus Community Park and 3.4 km (2.1 mi) from Greenwood-McCann Park.

What's nearby

  • CFB Borden Military Museum - 7 min drive - 5.4 km
  • Barrie Centennial Park - 22 min drive - 21.4 km
  • Splashon Water Park Barrie - 22 min drive - 22.5 km
  • Georgian College - 23 min drive - 25.3 km
  • Royal Victoria Hospital - 25 min drive - 26.8 km

Getting around

  • Allandale Waterfront Station - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Ravi's Pizza & Donair - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Huron Club Corporal's Mess - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Mary Browns Chicken & Taters - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Borden Inn & Suites

Hotel in Essa with free parking
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.

Languages

English

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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

Family friendly

  • Dining table

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Smoke-free property

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

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

7.4

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 50 out of 155 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 43 out of 155 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 32 out of 155 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 17 out of 155 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 13 out of 155 reviews

7.6/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

6.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mohamad

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly reception, good suites.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Claudie

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Would not recommend

The room was dirty and some things were even broken. All the extra locks on the door were broken and the door had a huge gap. Mattress was very springy and there was a weird smell.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

A

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Arman

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

6/10 Okay

Darlene

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Simple motel good enough for short stay and price point
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Amanda

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

Do not stay here!

Ok. I wasnt expecting much and I have stayed at number of low end motels but this one takes the cake. It was so bad. Disgusting beyond believe. We stayed here 1 night during an ice storm as we didnt have power for 2 days. We ended up leaving at 4am, couldnt take the constant noise and uncomfortable bed. No sleep. Paper thin walls. Did i mention dirty? Lol When we got there, we had to go home and get our own towels because the ones there had yellow and brown stains. Also no soap at all. The only good thing was the guy at the front desk was nice. Holes in walls, brown stain fluids running down the walls, cobwebs in every corner. I lysol wiped all surfaces, the wipes were brown.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Brandi

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Trudy

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Checked into this place during the ice storm, we needed a place to shower and get to work. The "non-smoking" room had a stench of old tobacco and incense mixed together, being asthmatic, it was horrible!! The only heat source to the room was a space heater. In a state of disrepair wires hanging out the wall from an old telephone connection, a little closet without a bar to hang things up, and no hangers to do so. Miss matches chairs that are stained and worn. I checked out a day early, but wwasnt given a refund, because "it's past 1100" was the answer I received. I Holes in the wall, no place to hang clothes,
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Subash

Reasonable price
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Pat

Travelled with family, Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness
Didn't appreciate the police knocking on our door at 2 in the morning because someone complained about a dog barking and loud music, we were sleeping. I know they had a job to do.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Jana

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

stephen

Business traveller, Travelled with pets
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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Keith

Business traveller
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Stacey

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Not enough parking
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

ayoub

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Auntie Mama Pam

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed two nights. The area had an enormous amount of snow and there was only one guy working. So the parking lot was ridiculous but I’m assuming that’s because it was beyond their control. Seemed like every parking lot in town looked the same. The room was spotless and quite spacious. Quiet. Heat unit was great. Bathroom worked great. Nicely decorated. Would have given full marks if there was another blanket and a coffee maker in the room. The mattress was the best I’ve ever slept on away from home. Better than any large chain hotel or small hotel. We slept amazing.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

Lucien

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Room comfort

Emergency purpose room only

Was an emergency extra night stay due to weather. Could not accommodate parking car+trailer. Had to leave 300M away and walk along snowy road to reach room. (Sidewalks were impassable - not Motel fault) No hangers in closet area. Forced air heat system - could not control temp, but at least relatively quiet. Room access via narrow laneway. No coffee/tea maker.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Mario

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The shower didn’t work good. The nozzle was loose and you have almost no water coming from the shower head. The water was leaking from the bath nozzle!!!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Paula

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
No heat. When its minus 21 outside and you can feel the cold coming threw the windows.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Reeken

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Sherrie

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

LINDA

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025