Carolyn Beach Inn & Restaurant

2.5 star property

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Standard Single Room, 2 Double Beds, Refrigerator & Microwave, Beachfront | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, blackout curtains
Front of property
Restaurant
Private beach
Exterior

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Breakfast available

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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)
  • 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)
  • 20 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room

  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Single Room, 1 Queen Bed

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About this property

Carolyn Beach Inn & Restaurant

Beachfront motel for sun and fun
Guests at this beach motel will appreciate convenient on-site amenities such as a playground and a picnic area.
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.

Recreational amenities at the motel include a private beach.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Carolyn Beach Inn & Restaurant. During your stay, you'll be within walking distance of Lake Huron. You'll find features such as free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking, plus a snack bar/deli.
  • Free Wi-Fi in some public areas
  • Free self-parking and Motorhome/coach/lorry parking
  • Amenities include meeting rooms and a terrace
  • On-site recreation includes a private beach and a playground
  • Just a 2-minute drive from Lake Huron and 14 minutes from Simpson Mine Shaft
  • Pets welcome for a fee
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.

This Art Deco Thessalon motel is smoke free.


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
  • Limited on-site self parking

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
  • 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 at the property

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

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
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
Guests will receive lockbox information.
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.

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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Carolyn Beach Inn & Restaurant Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 169 out of 426 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 133 out of 426 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 65 out of 426 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 28 out of 426 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 31 out of 426 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Emily

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Michele

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Bed wasn’t too comfy. No extra blankets. View out the door was amazing
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nandita

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean room with a beautiful view on the lake. Room has all comforts, clean bed and linens. Temperature control. Microwave, Coffee kettel and all requirements are provided. Room and washroom have good power outlets. It was a very comfortable stay. The restaurant was closed, as it was Thanksgiving weekend. The service and check-in was good. We were provided information regarding restaurant and food joints which were open and they were not too far from the Inn. Sorry, this app does not allow to alter the star, hence put average as I did not want to be rude. But, the menu is great and I am sure the food it delicious. He owner/ manager even mentioned the food items, and wished the restaurant was open. We checked out early and ate at a near by Sunset Beach & family restaurant. We were so greatful for this information. The breakfast was awesome, delicious with great service. Reverting back to Motel, this location is beautiful, with a small beach. Picnic tables and chairs to enjoy the spectacular view of Lake Huron and the little islands. We were there to enjoy Fall, and were blessed with nature's full glory. Service -5 Comfort -5 Stay -5 Cleanliness- 5 Happiness -10
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Nancy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Yes
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patty, Burlington

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Really nice owners and delicious pizza! Thank you
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Dennis

Clean room and beautiful views
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Mary Ann

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michele

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The sunsets over Lake Huron were amazing!
Sunset sitting on the picnic table
View ariving at the hotel
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Carol L

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is an old building, but the bed was comfortable and everything worked in it. It was clean & comfy. It is just off the hwy a bit. Easy to get to. Restaurant on sight with great food. The very best part was the view!!! The motel is on a bay and the sunset was gorgeous!! The motel windows face the water! Nothing beats it!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

John

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

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place with a private beach. But the beach chairs were broken. Otherwise, very relaxing place. Food at restaurant was great as was the service. Chairs to relax at the out front door. Room was clean and very roomy with a beautiful view of the lake. Would stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Dean, Brookfield

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed overnight in Thessalon on a road trip across Canada. The view from the hotel was beautiful of Lake Huron. Dining options were extremely limited, the room was very small, beds were uncomfortable, the room was not very clean and we were uncomfortable leaving anything in our car due to the clientele. Would pass this by.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

JoAnn

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room wasn’t ready, garbage on property, dirty floors, tub didn’t drain properly. Owner unwelcoming and pushy, had to ask him to return my drivers license. Horrible stay
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Harry

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Rooms are clean and sufficient, lacking a few light bulbs, not so clean coffee maker with creamers so old that have become hard like flint. The view is breathtaking. The restaurant is expensive and in the many time I’ve been there have never seen any patrons. In all the motel is good and adequate, don’t expect more.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is clearly an older property but my room was clean, everything worked, checkin was easy & efficient. I love parking right outside my door, and I felt completely safe. Mostly, I enjoyed walking around the lakefront and watching a gorgeous sunset—perfect after a long day of driving.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Rod

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities
Beautiful lakeside.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
On the bay. Great view for a sunser
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

jane

Liked: Cleanliness
great lake
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Natalia

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Love the lake view. This was our third time. We go for the view. Rooms are clean but dated.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Karl

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
We had excellent Indian cuisine in the restaurant. Our room was clean and comfortable. We enjoyed a great view of the sunset from the hotel beach.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay…. Will go back again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Brian

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pros: -View was very nice. Cons: -Road was blocked by construction -Check-in at restaurant smelled like a rotting corpse -No Wifi -Very thin walls -Room stunk of strong mold, old man funk, & feet -A/C was black inside with mold -Windows were ancient and wont stay open -Whole room was so filthy and cheap -Bathroom was disgusting -Coffee pot was dirty and old -Coffee pouches looked very old/expired -Toiletries offered looked second hand mismatched -Towels were dirty, old, and tattered -Sheets and pillows had stains and.. dirt? -Literally nowhere to go with road blocked so if you want to go outside to escape the filth and stench, you only get hot asphalt stink and loud drunk people everywhere, also complaining about the rooms. We stayed at this "resort" just one night, and will not be retirning every again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

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