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North Shore Wayside Inn

2.0 star property
Motel with free parking, steps from Lake Huron

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Restaurant
Basic Room, 2 Queen Beds
Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets
Reception
Exterior

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
The current price is NZ$208
includes taxes & fees
22 Oct - 23 Oct

Explore the area

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181 Causley Street, Wellington Avenue, Blind River, ON, P0R1B0
  • Timber Village Museum
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Blind River Marina
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Huron Pines Golf and Country Club
    ‪9 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(20 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Shower/bath combination
Free bottled water
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Basic Room, 2 Queen Beds

Basic Room, 2 Queen Beds

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Free bottled water
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Standard Single Room, 1 Queen Bed

Standard Single Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Shower/bath combination
Free bottled water
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the area

Blind River

North Shore Wayside Inn places you steps from Lake Huron and within a 15-minute stroll of Timber Village Museum. Highlights at this motel include a restaurant and in-room free WiFi. .This motel offers 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 Blind River motel, you'll be 2.3 km (1.4 mi) from Blind River Marina and 3.5 km (2.2 mi) from Boom Camp Trailhead.
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What's nearby

  • Timber Village Museum - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Blind River Marina - 3 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Boom Camp Trailhead - 6 min drive - 4.1 km
  • North Channel Inshore Provincial Park Provincial Park - 7 min drive - 4.5 km
  • Huron Pines Golf and Country Club - 9 min drive - 8.8 km

Getting around

  • Sault Ste. Marie, ON (YAM-Sault Ste. Marie Airport) - 118 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪17REST - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪A&W Canada - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Iron Horse Inn - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Subway (Blind River) - ‬4 min walk

About this property

North Shore Wayside Inn

Motel with free parking, steps from Lake Huron
There's a restaurant on site. WiFi is free in public spaces. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Blind River motel.

  • 14 guestrooms or units
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Dining venue
North Shore Wayside Inn offers 14 air-conditioned accommodations with complimentary bottles of water and coffee/tea makers. 47-inch Smart televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit and complimentary toiletries. This Blind River motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered on request and microwaves can be requested.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • A restaurant

Family friendly

  • Microwave on request
  • Mini-fridge

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (on request)

Accessibility

  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • No lift

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 47-inch smart TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Microwave on request
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:30 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 20

Check-out

Check-out before 11 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

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

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

Payment types

Important information

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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
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 accepts Visa and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in all accommodation.

Property is also known as

North Shore Wayside Inn Blind River
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North Shore Wayside Inn Motel Blind River

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at North Shore Wayside Inn?

North Shore Wayside Inn offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at North Shore Wayside Inn?

As of 22 Sept 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at North Shore Wayside Inn on 22 Oct 2025 start from NZ$208.28, 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.

Is parking available at North Shore Wayside Inn?

Yep, North Shore Wayside Inn has a free self car park.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at North Shore Wayside Inn?

No, North Shore Wayside Inn does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at North Shore Wayside Inn?

Yep, you can grab a meal at North Shore Wayside Inn's onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at North Shore Wayside Inn?

Check-in begins at 3:30 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at North Shore Wayside Inn?

No, pets are not allowed.

North Shore Wayside Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 91 out of 236 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 91 out of 236 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 34 out of 236 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 14 out of 236 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 236 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diane

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All was good!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Family run. Very pleasant
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Darlene

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall, room was a very generous size, and we really appreciated that there was no carpeting. Liked the ceiling light, which is a great feature as most hotel/motel rooms do not have ceiling lights. Room was very clean, but some areas are showing its age. The table tops are worn & flooring missing a section (potential tripping hazard). We were only staying one day, but should we have stayed longer extra hangers would have been appreciated. There was only one supplied hanger. We were disappointed that the restaurant wasn’t open on the day we arrived (Sunday) nor was it open the following morning. We had a function at 11:00 am which was the time the restaurant opened on the Monday. We had picked this motel because of the attached restaurant, but never got to use the restaurant. Definitely appreciated that room came with small fridge, microwave & coffee machine. Good to know for future stay. Also appreciated the luggage rack, that is always a nice touch. Also, a folding chair was provided which was definitely handy in bathroom to put extra supplies on when getting ready. All in all, we would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Tracy, Punta Gorda

Travelled with family
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The heat in the room was turned off so the room temp was the same as the outside temperature- which was below zero. We would have had to wear our coats for an hour or two until the room warmed up. Consequently we left. I asked the owners to give me a receipt to confirm that we did not use the room and had checked out. They refused to do this. We own recreational rentals in both Canada and Belize. We always turn on the heat or air conditioning before guests arrive.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carrie

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Newly renovated room. Quiet and spacious
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Linda

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

Work Trip

It was a nice room. Bathroom was a bit cramped, but ok for 1 person. Bed was comfortable. I was in the last room on the end, so it was quiet.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

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

8/10 Good

Nicholas

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Room was clean and comfortable. Only negative was for being off season, all occupied rooms were at one end, close to the highway so heard traffic, smokers (incl pot) talking outside close to our door, and walls are not very sound proof, incl clomping across the floor. Was Ok for 2 nights but also abit pricey.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Sierra

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
It was decent for a one night, with not many options around. The room was clean but the beds were terrible!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Kevin

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good Night Sleep

The Inn was good value for the money. We chose it because there is an attached restaurant. The food was fresh and tasty. The room met our requirements for the night.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great for our quick overnight stay!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Art

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good people. Good restaurant
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Annette, Duson

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
nice little place . very clean
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gloria

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

6/10 Okay

Gerald

Travelled with partner
No comment
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

8/10 Good

Janet, Wasaga Beach

Travelled with group
Comfy bed, nice bedding and towels! Very clean room.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

Cheryln

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Booked this based on the 8.2/10 rating. Big mistake. To be fair, I don’t care about a place being dated as I was just passing through, but it was filthy. The bathroom was not cleaned properly, mystery stain on the bathroom wall, dirty walls in the rest of the room, etc. The bed was so uncomfortable that sleep was limited, and I don’t want to even think about what is on the fabric headboard. That being said, check in was easy and the person who checked us in was friendly. The bottle of water in the room was appreciated. Overall, if you are stuck for a place to stay in Blind River, I recommend sleeping in your car over staying here.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The floor was very dirty. I don’t think it was swept or washed for a long time. Our feet were black from walking in it. We had to wear our shoes the whole time. The bathroom was very small and had no counter space.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Newly renovated , nice and clean
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Ralph

Travelled with group
Liked: Amenities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Arthur

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