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English River Inn

2.0 star property

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Premium Studio Suite | 1 bedroom, down duvets, free minibar, individually decorated
Premium Studio Suite | Private kitchen | Fridge, microwave, cookware/dishes/utensils

Reviews

6.2 out of 10

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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ON-17, Unorganized Thunder Bay District, ON, P0T 1T0
  • Bonheur River Kame Provincial Park
  • Umber Lake
    ‪1 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Room, 1 Bedroom, Lake View, Lakeside | 1 bedroom, down duvets, free minibar, individually decorated

Standard Room, 1 Bedroom, Lake View, Lakeside

  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Deluxe Room | 1 bedroom, down duvets, free minibar, individually decorated

Deluxe Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed

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Premium Studio Suite | 1 bedroom, down duvets, free minibar, individually decorated

Premium Studio Suite

  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About this property

English River Inn

Lakefront motel in Unorganized Thunder Bay District with free parking
Along with coffee/tea in a common area, this motel has a microwave in a common area and a fridge in a common area. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, a 24-hour front desk, a garden and gas grills are on-site.
English River Inn offers 10 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature free minibar items and complimentary bottles of water. This individually decorated and furnished accommodation has separate sitting areas. Beds feature down duvets. Satellite televisions are provided. Bathrooms include baths or showers and complimentary toiletries.

This Unorganized Thunder Bay District motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and printers. Additionally, rooms include portable fans and blackout curtains. An iron/ironing board and hairdryers can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at English River Inn. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Umber Lake. Enjoy features like free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • Amenities include coffee/tea in a common area, a shared microwave and a shared fridge
  • Steps from Umber Lake
  • Pets welcome for a fee
As a guest of English River Inn, you'll find barbecue grills, a garden, and a picnic area. WiFi is free in public spaces. English River Inn also features coffee/tea in common area, a microwave in a common area, and a fridge in a common area. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Unorganized Thunder Bay District motel.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free secured, uncovered self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Dock
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • On a lake
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lever door handles
  • Low-height electrical sockets in bathroom
  • Visual fire alarm

More

  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Free bottled water
  • Free stocked minibar

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Portable fan
  • Printer
  • Separate sitting area
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: CAD 25 per accommodation (varies based on length of stay)
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for CAD 10.0 per stay.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • Pet fee: CAD 25 per accommodation (varies based on length of stay)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Cleaning/housekeeping/linen fee: CAD 10 per day
  • Rollaway bed fee: CAD 10.0 per stay

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
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, mobile payments and cash
Mobile payment options include: Google Pay and Apple Pay
Cashless transactions are available
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
Guests arriving after 10:00 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

Property is also known as

English River Inn Motel
English River Inn Unorganized Thunder Bay District
English River Inn Motel Unorganized Thunder Bay District

English River Inn Reviews

Reviews

6.2
Rating 10 - Excellent. 37 out of 161 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 32 out of 161 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 32 out of 161 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 28 out of 161 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 32 out of 161 reviews

6.2/10

Cleanliness

7.6/10

Staff & service

5.4/10

Amenities

5.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Les

Liked: Staff & service
Basic clean accommodation to stop in the middle of nowhere. Was cycling through the area and needed a stop. Food is available to order. Had a delicious burger. Helpful staff.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Tracy

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very welcoming staff. Polite and courteous. Property needs some care. Rooms are a bit dated. Cleanliness of the room was subpar. Mold in the fridge and the shower. Bed was comfortable but only a bed spread and a bottom sheet. Pull out couch was falling apart. This room was listed as a deluxe suite but fell short. We have stayed her several times on our way through and it used to be a hidden gem but unfortunately that is not the case anymore.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

connie

Was ok nothing special
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Khaled

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
In One Word Excellent
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

4/10 Poor

WING HONG, Oro-Medonte

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is outdated, worn, and deteriorating. Very noisy due to close vicinity to Hyw 17. For $165 a night for a premium room with poor amenities and below average cleanliness? Bad deal.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Nok Hei

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
No hot water for shower Many mosquitoes in the room
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Christiane

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matthew, Shelburne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

Earl

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
We arrived at night and left before sunrise but didn't see any "view". Everything was old and tired. Outlets didn't work so phone didn't charge. Bar of used soap, lumpy saggy bed.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

Terry

Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Who ever owns/runs this piece of trash that probably was once a pleasant place to stay has no business doing so. I doubt any work has been done to it since the ‘70s. Why you post it on your site beggars belief.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Louise

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
It has great potential
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matthew, Shelburne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
There's limited accommodations between Thunder Bay and Dryden. It's all you need while you're crossing the country. Or moose hunting. Friendly staff. I'd recommend it!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

Linda

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The bed was comfortable, but only had a bottom sheet (looked like brand new) and a comforter! I doubt that it gets washed after every guest! Good shower. The kitchenette is community but kitchenettes were advertised. It was filthy, cold water only for dishes (found this out after eating). Stove and hot plate looked like a fire waiting to happen. Won’t be back.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Bill

Should have coffee available for quest
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

Dorothy

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Who ever looked at this property and put it on your list of hotels needs to learn about customer service, cleanliness what people are looking for and at what price.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

Douglas

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

Eason

Travelled with family, Travelled with pets
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Campground cabin motel. Nature outside and inside. Food options on the road as you arrive or leave. You can safely go outside, which isn’t something Thunder Bay can boast about. Oddly nice toilet paper in contrast to everything else.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

Yves

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Kevin, Comox

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

richard

Travelled with family
Ok for a night. Older motel but worked for the night.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Graham

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

javed

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was unclean with roaches crawling around. Appliances were in dirty condition and not in working condition. It was a complete waste of money.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

marleen

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Cockroaches live wores mold
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great food and service
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

Sharon

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had to ask for heat. Had to get someone to fix tv. The bath tap dripped all night. Only thing pretty was the lake. Didn't even stay for their breakfast. Would not recommend this place to anyone. . Price outrageous
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024