Carolyn Beach Inn & Restaurant

2.5 star property
Beachfront motel for sun and fun

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Private beach
Property grounds
Standard Single Room, 2 Double Beds, Refrigerator & Microwave, Beachfront
Terrace/patio
Restaurant

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Breakfast available
The current price is AU$132
includes taxes & fees
22 Dec - 23 Dec

Explore the area

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1 Lakeside Drive, Thessalon, ON, P0R 1L0
  • Place, Cranberry Lake
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Place, Simpson Mine Shaft
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Place, Bruce Mines Marina
    ‪15 min drive‬

Room options

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

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(14 reviews)

Highlights

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

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

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(16 reviews)

Highlights

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

Standard Room

Highlights

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

Deluxe Single Room, 1 Queen Bed

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

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

About the area

Thessalon

At Carolyn Beach Inn & Restaurant, you'll be 1.5 km (0.9 mi) from Lake Huron and 12.1 km (7.5 mi) from Cranberry Lake. Highlights at this beachfront motel include a private beach and in-room patios. .This beach motel offers free WiFi in public areas, a 24-hour front desk and a terrace. Additionally, you'll find a snack bar/deli, a garden and a picnic area. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .Sights within a 15-minute drive of this Thessalon motel include Simpson Mine Shaft and Bruce Mines Museum.

What's nearby

  • Cranberry Lake - 13 min drive - 14.3 km
  • Simpson Mine Shaft - 15 min drive - 24.2 km
  • Bruce Mines Marina - 15 min drive - 24.6 km
  • Bruce Mines Museum - 15 min drive - 24.6 km
  • French Island - 23 min drive - 27.1 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Tim Horton's - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Thessalon pizza - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪bobbers in Bruce mines - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Sunset Beach - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Shoreview Family Restaurant - ‬17 min walk

About this property

Carolyn Beach Inn & Restaurant

Beachfront motel for sun and fun
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.

  • 1 floor
  • 42 guestrooms or units
  • 3 buildings
  • Conference rooms
  • Deli
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • No smoking on site
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 baths or showers, 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). Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and an iron/ironing board can be requested.

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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

  • No lift

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: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Guests will receive lockbox information
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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.
  • 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:

  • 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

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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guest room reservation. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve on-site parking. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard and cash. This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.

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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Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at Carolyn Beach Inn & Restaurant?

Yep, Carolyn Beach Inn & Restaurant has a free self car park and free RV/bus/truck parking.

How much does it cost to stay at Carolyn Beach Inn & Restaurant?

As of 18 Dec 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Carolyn Beach Inn & Restaurant on 22 Dec 2025 start from AU$110.23, 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.

What makes Carolyn Beach Inn & Restaurant a romantic place to stay?

A private beach, plus private patios in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Carolyn Beach Inn & Restaurant.

Does Carolyn Beach Inn & Restaurant serve breakfast?

Yeah, breakfast is available daily.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Carolyn Beach Inn & Restaurant?

No, Carolyn Beach Inn & Restaurant does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Carolyn Beach Inn & Restaurant?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Carolyn Beach Inn & Restaurant Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 168 out of 425 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 133 out of 425 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 65 out of 425 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 28 out of 425 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 31 out of 425 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Graeme

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Construction on roads infront of establishment. Noisy but nearing completion. Parking is gravel. Difficult with motorcycle side stands.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Carly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Fred

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Suggestion .Shower & Tub area could use a grab bar for the older people using the tub. Bye the way ,I booked for the 11 &12 OF Sept 2 Nights not 1 So I stayed for 2. I did not checkout I left at 5am on the 13th so I ow these people for two nights[nobody up at that time. So I have to make that right?
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

gary

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Fantastic place!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Anthony

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Denis

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic view over Lake Huron, with its own beach, very nice all round hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Kelly

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

Location! Location!

This review is difficult because of the extreme difference between the view and the hotel. The hotel is dated, no electrical outlets next to the bed, no blackout curtains, old carpet. But the location and view are spectacular and the price is low. If they renovated this hotel it could be a goldmine.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Howard, Winkler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Outside light kept us awake, blackout curtains were needed. Also wall was dirty, windows painted shut and room was overpriced with a hidden fee.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely little motel by the lake. Such an amazing sunset view. Dinner was great-butter chicken was delicious.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Trevor

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very easy check in. Peaceful setting. Beautiful view of the North Shore waterfront. I will definitely be going there in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Beatrice

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Hugh

Travelled with family and small children
Disliked: Amenities
Rooms smell really musty; bathroom very outdated…old Pearson windows won’t lock. Asked for two extra pillows which were unable to provide. Food in their restaurant was very unremarkable!!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Marc

Travelled with group
Room not cleaned on arrival. No heating in room. Very bad attitude from the owner/manager
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shelly

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A few stains in room on suitcase bench and desk chair. No tea.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dillon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent service and food was amazing 😻
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

janet

Travelled with family
Rustic but clean. Food was excellent. Wifi could be better since data was terrible.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Naren, Moose Jaw

I was stranded in terrace bay there was a car accident so waited from 8:30 till afternoon highway did not open then till this evening around 8,you can imagine the traffic I turned back will try again tomorrow. When I called them they did not have any sympathy said check in was 24 hours I’m 72 taking my 10 year old granddaughter back to kincardine do not like to drive in the dark espcially nw Ontario.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gregory, Toronto

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities
The room was clean and quiet with a great view of the North Shore.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Lisa

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Motel is convenient , the rooms are clean but the AC doesn't work and the room smells damp as well as the carpets when you're walking on them. Great for 1 night stop after driving a long day.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nuria

Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful sights of the lake with a dug run area. Rooms were in good conditions and quite clean.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Arlette, Thunder Bay

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is on a beautiful beach with lovely sunsets. The owner is friendly and works hard running the place. The food is good, but they're only open for supper. The room was fine for our one night stay. The rate was reasonable, we would return. Thanks!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

CRAIG

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great view of North channel , amazing Sunsets
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Ruth

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

10/10 Excellent

Alexander

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025