Carolyn Beach Inn & Restaurant

2.5 star property
Beachfront motel near Lake Huron

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Private beach
Property grounds
Standard Single Room, 2 Double Beds, Refrigerator & Microwave, Beachfront | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, blackout drapes
Terrace/patio
Restaurant

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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1 Lakeside Drive, Thessalon, ON, P0R 1L0
  • Place, Cranberry Lake
  • Place, Bruce Bay
  • Place, Bruce Mines Marina
    ‪19 min drive‬

Room options

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

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(14 reviews)
  • 215 sq ft
  • 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)
  • 215 sq ft
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room

  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Single Room with Lake View

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

About the neighborhood

Thessalon

On the beach.You'll be within 2 miles (3 km) of Lake Huron and 9 miles (15 km) of Cranberry Lake with a stay here. Simpson Mine Shaft and Bruce Mines Museum are within 12 miles (20 km).

What's nearby

  • Bruce Mines Marina - 19 min drive - 15.3 miles
  • Bruce Mines Museum - 19 min drive - 15.3 miles
  • Iron Bridge Arena - 29 min drive - 23.4 miles
  • St. Joseph Island Museum - 56 min drive - 40.0 miles
  • North Channel Inshore Provincial Park Provincial Park - 61 min drive - 45.3 miles

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 near Lake Huron
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
  • Meeting 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. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations have separate sitting areas. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs, as well as phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Playground
  • Snack bar/deli

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/truck parking on site

Food and drink

  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Playground

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

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

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

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.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property 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 CAD 10 one-time 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 onsite parking
This property accepts credit cards and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm 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, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm 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 guestroom reservation. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and cash. This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.

We should mention

  • Up to 2 children 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

How close is Carolyn Beach Inn & Restaurant to the airport?

Carolyn Beach Inn & Restaurant is 66.5 mi (91-min drive) away from the Sault Ste. Marie, ON (YAM-Sault Ste. Marie Airport) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

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

As of Oct 22, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Carolyn Beach Inn & Restaurant on Nov 3, 2025 start from $78.39, excluding 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.

Does Carolyn Beach Inn & Restaurant have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Carolyn Beach Inn & Restaurant.

How close is Carolyn Beach Inn & Restaurant to the beach?

This motel is on a private beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Carolyn Beach Inn & Restaurant offer free breakfast?

Carolyn Beach Inn & Restaurant does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Carolyn Beach Inn & Restaurant?

No, there is no casino at this motel.

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

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

Is there free parking at Carolyn Beach Inn & Restaurant?

This motel offers free self parking.

Does Carolyn Beach Inn & Restaurant have a pool?

Carolyn Beach Inn & Restaurant does not have a pool.

Does Carolyn Beach Inn & Restaurant have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this motel.

How close is Carolyn Beach Inn & Restaurant to downtown Thessalon?

Carolyn Beach Inn & Restaurant is 1.1 mi away from Thessalon.

Carolyn Beach Inn & Restaurant Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 167 out of 414 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 129 out of 414 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 61 out of 414 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 26 out of 414 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 31 out of 414 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

10/10 Excellent

Marilyn

Traveled with family
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Nice rooms, quiet area, nice beach
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

ROBERT

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Janet

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
View of lake was wonderful. But chairs on beach old, and broken
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Amazing view of the water. The motel is old school super basic. Small but clean.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room was relatively clean overall but had a very bad smell. Everything is too old and not maintained. Mosquitos nets had holes, which is complicated next to a lake.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Monika

Disliked: Staff & service
Bad Wifi and no breakfast. Lakefront is pretty.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Catherine

Traveled with family
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Economical
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Alan

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Bert

The location us perfect. Thestaff is friendly. The rooms were ok , a little out of date
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful lake front!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Louis

Very satisfied
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Joanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Great location but heater didn’t work in bathroom and no continental breakfast. Good clean room though.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Larry

This is a great location... rooms have a view of the lake... Place is a bit dated but the rooms are clean. Restaurant on site and the food is decent
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Karen

Traveled with family
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Decent
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Rosemary

Traveled with partner, Traveled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
The property is very neat room was good
Out the window in the room
From the fog path looking back towards hotel
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Lori

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

10/10 Excellent

Arja, Lake Worth

Traveled with family
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had really nice dinner in their restaurant at the site... We had four people, everybody liked it.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Hatzel

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Good
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness
Thoroughly enjoyed my one night stay. The hotel room was clean. Beds were comfy and the view was beautiful. Also ate dinner at the restaurant and the food was awesome.!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anna

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely place near the lake. Owner was very committed, came at 11:30 for check in and he was happy to help us. Awesome quiet stay
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Kristin

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great view

Pleasant room with a beautiful viw of the lake.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie

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

8/10 Good

andy

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Donna

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2025