North Shore Wayside Inn

2.0 star property
Enjoy the free WiFi at this Blind River motel

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

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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

Room options

Basic Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(22 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Single Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the neighborhood

Blind River

In Blind River .You'll find Lake Huron and Timber Village Museum within a 15-minute walk of this Blind River motel. Blind River Marina and Boom Camp Trailhead are also within 3 miles (5 km).

What's nearby

  • Timber Village Museum - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Blind River Marina - 3 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Boom Camp Trailhead - 6 min drive - 2.6 miles
  • North Channel Inshore Provincial Park Provincial Park - 6 min drive - 2.8 miles
  • Huron Pines Golf and Country Club - 8 min drive - 5.3 miles

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
  • ‪Subway (Blind River) - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Iron Horse Inn - ‬10 min walk

About this property

North Shore Wayside Inn

Enjoy the free WiFi at this Blind River motel
WiFi is free in public spaces. Self parking is free.

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

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

Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations 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

Family friendly

  • Microwave on request
  • Mini-fridge

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Accessibility

  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • No elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 47-inch smart TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

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 available
Minimum check-in age: 20

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

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.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property 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 each accommodation.

Property is also known as

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

Frequently asked questions

How close is North Shore Wayside Inn to the airport?

North Shore Wayside Inn is 101.2 mi (118-min drive) away from the Sault Ste. Marie, ON (YAM-Sault Ste. Marie Airport) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does North Shore Wayside Inn have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at North Shore Wayside Inn.

Does North Shore Wayside Inn offer free breakfast?

North Shore Wayside Inn does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at North Shore Wayside Inn?

No, there is no casino at this motel.

What time is check-in at North Shore Wayside Inn?

Check-in start time: 3:30 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

Is there free parking at North Shore Wayside Inn?

This motel offers free self parking.

Does North Shore Wayside Inn have a pool?

North Shore Wayside Inn does not have a pool.

Does North Shore Wayside Inn have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this motel.

How close is North Shore Wayside Inn to downtown Blind River?

North Shore Wayside Inn is 0.5 mi away from Blind River.

Reviews

North Shore Wayside Inn Reviews

8.2

Very Good

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 95 out of 250 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 95 out of 250 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 36 out of 250 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 17 out of 250 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 250 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Cary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Quick and friendly check in. Room was clean. No noise at night and I got a great night's sleep. Bed mattress was firm and comfortable. TV and internet quality was great. I'll be coming back here on my next trip to the area.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Don

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Todd

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place to rest for the night. Room was clean and the staff was very sweet.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

LINDA

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was a good stay
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Natalie

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diane

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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 traveler
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 traveler
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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled with partner
No comment
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

8/10 Good

Janet, Wasaga Beach

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