Prince Arthur Waterfront Hotel & Suites

2.0 star property
Victorian hotel near OLG Casino Thunder Bay

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Staircase
Executive Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Lake View | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Breakfast, lunch and dinner served
Executive Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Lake View | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

7.0 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Hot tub
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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17 North Cumberland Street, Thunder Bay, ON, P7A 4K8
  • Place, OLG Casino Thunder Bay
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Prince Arthur's Landing
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Hillcrest Park
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Airport, Thunder Bay, ON (YQT-Thunder Bay Intl.)
    ‪11 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Lake View

7.8 out of 10
Good
(46 reviews)
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

Double Room, 2 Double Beds, Lake View

7.2 out of 10
Good
(34 reviews)
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

City Room, 1 Double Bed

7.2 out of 10
Good
(11 reviews)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

City Double Room, 2 Double Beds

7.0 out of 10
Good
(72 reviews)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Executive Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Lake View

7.6 out of 10
Good
(18 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Junior Suite, 1 Queen Bed, City View

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed

Luxury Suite, 1 Queen Bed, Hot Tub

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Family Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Junior Suite, 2 Queen Beds, City View

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Single Room, 1 Queen Bed, City View

  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Single Room, 2 Queen Beds, City View

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Queen Beds

Single Room, 1 Queen Bed, Lake View

  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Single Room, 2 Queen Beds, Lake View

  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the neighborhood

Thunder Bay

Close to the boardwalk/promenade.Your stay at this Thunder Bay hotel places you within a 10-minute walk of OLG Casino Thunder Bay and Magnus Theater. Also, Prince Arthur's Landing is within half a mile (1 km) and Hillcrest Park is within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Thunder Bay Tourist Pagoda - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • OLG Casino Thunder Bay - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Prince Arthur's Landing - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Hillcrest Park - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Port Arthur Stadium - 2 min drive - 1.4 miles

Getting around

  • Thunder Bay, ON (YQT-Thunder Bay Intl.) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪On Deck - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Roosters Bistro - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Foundry - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Red Lion Smokehouse - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Prince Arthur Waterfront Hotel & Suites

Victorian hotel near OLG Casino Thunder Bay
Prince Arthur Waterfront Hotel & Suites offers its guests a children's pool, an indoor pool, a hot tub, and a 24-hour fitness center. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces.

Event space at this hotel measures 10000 square feet (929 square meters) and includes conference space. A terrace, a vending machine, and multilingual staff are also featured at the business-friendly Prince Arthur Waterfront Hotel & Suites. Free self parking is available.

This Victorian Thunder Bay hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 121 guestrooms or units
  • 5 levels
  • 10000 sq ft of conference space
  • 929 sq m of conference space
  • Built in 1911
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Wedding services available
  • Terrace
  • ATM
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Prince Arthur Waterfront Hotel & Suites offers 121 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Televisions come with cable channels.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and complimentary toiletries. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • In-room microwave
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 7:30 AM to 1:00 PM for a fee: CAD 10 to 20 for adults and CAD 10 to 20 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Children's pool
  • Hot tub
  • Indoor pool

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 19

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: CAD 15 per pet, per stay
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 4 pets
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for CAD 30.0 per night.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: CAD 100.00 per accommodation, per stay

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.

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately CAD 10 to 20 for adults, and CAD 10 to 20 for children
  • Pet fee: CAD 15 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: CAD 30.0 per night

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 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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit 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. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and American Express. Cash is not accepted. This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 10:00 PM.
  • Pets are welcome in certain rooms only; other restrictions apply (please see the Fees section for related charges). To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

Prince Arthur Hotel
Prince Arthur Waterfront
Prince Arthur Waterfront Hotel
Prince Arthur Waterfront Hotel Thunder Bay
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Prince Arthur Thunder Bay
Prince Arthur Waterfront Hotel & Suites Thunder Bay, Ontario
Prince Arthur Waterfront Hotel And Suites
Prince Arthur Waterfront Hotel & Suites Hotel
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Frequently asked questions

How close is Prince Arthur Waterfront Hotel & Suites to the airport?

Prince Arthur Waterfront Hotel & Suites is 7.3 mi (14-min drive) away from the Thunder Bay, ON (YQT-Thunder Bay Intl.) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Prince Arthur Waterfront Hotel & Suites have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Prince Arthur Waterfront Hotel & Suites.

Does Prince Arthur Waterfront Hotel & Suites offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t offered at Prince Arthur Waterfront Hotel & Suites, but full breakfast is offered for a fee of between CAD 10 and 20 for adults, CAD 10 and 20 for children. It's available every day from 7:30 AM to 1:00 PM.

Is there a casino at Prince Arthur Waterfront Hotel & Suites?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but OLG Casino Thunder Bay (5-min walk) and Thunder Bay Community Bingo (6-min drive) are nearby.

What time is check-in at Prince Arthur Waterfront Hotel & Suites?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

Is there free parking at Prince Arthur Waterfront Hotel & Suites?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Prince Arthur Waterfront Hotel & Suites have a pool?

Prince Arthur Waterfront Hotel & Suites features an indoor pool and a children's pool. Guests can enjoy pool access from 9:00 AM to 10:00 PM.

Does Prince Arthur Waterfront Hotel & Suites have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Prince Arthur Waterfront Hotel & Suites have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Prince Arthur Waterfront Hotel & Suites to downtown Thunder Bay?

Prince Arthur Waterfront Hotel & Suites is 4 mi away from Thunder Bay.

Prince Arthur Waterfront Hotel & Suites Reviews

Reviews

7.0

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 271 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 287 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 193 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 136 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 116 out of 1003 reviews

7.2/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

6.4/10

Amenities

6.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Mitchell

Liked: Staff & service
No heat in room. Maintenance finally came. Had a hard time to get him to leave the room. Couldn’t fix it. He came by when we were out. Forgot his keys so came back when we were getting ready for bed. TV stopped working. Woke up to soaking wet floor slipped on bathroom floor due to wet feet in middle of night. I understand it is an old hotel. Could have been really nice with our water view. Staff was wonderful and we were refunded
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Adam

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Heat was on full upon arrival, tried to turn down and control knob came off in my hand. Contacted front desk and security attended, “did his best”, hear was lessened but remained on. Windows did not have fly screens so unable to open those, ran the AC all night but it was still very hot. Toilet flushed but did not empty, had to fill it with hot water using the recycling bin multiple times in order to remove waste. General cleanliness was acceptable but not ideal. Placed drinks in the fridge along with some leftovers, in the morning the drinks were warm and we had to discard the food. Upon check out the receptionist did not ask how the stay was, I informed her if the issues, her response was to say “sorry to hear that.” I would very much advise against staying.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Byron

Older room but very clean
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Peggy

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Karen

Traveled with partner, Traveled with pets
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hallway noise filters in as the room door has unsealed edges. The hall light streams through and the noise has no barrier..
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tom

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The room was a bit too small i loved the lake view of course it was clean i hope next time we get a 3rd floor with lake views
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Stephanie

Traveled with partner
Liked: Amenities
My stay was ok. Not the greatest but stay able. Breakfast was good
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Daniel

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Cynthia

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Loved the breakfast. Eggs and sausage with toast and potatoes. I was unhappy that there was no exhaust fan in our bathroom. Also there is laundry but they don’t have change and they don’t sell any laundry soap. So I took dirty clothes home. So sad
View of the Lake from our room
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Heidi

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

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

Lovely Staff

Amazing staff-so friendly and helpful. Clean rooms. Great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Ryan

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
The room was mostly clean, carpets and windows need attention. Friendly staff, absolutely terrible area. Yes the lake is near but the drunk crowds of people yelling outside your window is constant until around 4 A.M.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Frank

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Dan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff are courteous and good at what they do. My room was clean, has good lighting and comfortable bed. Parking is right next to the hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tina

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gilles

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Breakfast service was top notch once again. Instay over 100 nights yearly and service here is best by far. Now older hotel but clean safe and spacious. Like the proximity to casino and walking to good restsurants.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Lance

Not proper

It was nice but scary . Unsafe with people wandering the hotel. People smoking in the hotel, you can smell what they were smoking. Staff not calling before coming to the room. security made me feel unease. Like they were biased of my entity.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Flora

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service

The stay

Had people bugging for money and cigarettes. Had people banging at my door early hours of the morning
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dawn

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

6/10 Okay

Rebbecca

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
This hotel is in serious need of renovation. The location is beautiful overlooking the waterfront but the rooms were old and dated. It was clean enough. I probably wouldn’t choose to stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne

Traveled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a beautiful place- I had a view on the Lake and Harbour. The sunset and Sunrise was just spectacular. I like the fact that there was a security gurad near the parking lot so my car was safe and I felt safe when bringing my dog outside. It was very quiet. Loved this stay
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Constance

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Loved its historical significance! Felt like European hotels we’ve stayed before. Would have liked to have more bathroom shelf or counter space for placing toiletries but not a dealbreaker. Will definitely return!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ann

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely harbour view if u can get it! Close to shopping and sunrise on the water.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Waseem

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Given the age of the property, it was in good condition. But, some areas of the room needed painting and there were small amounts of mold in the bathroom. The bed was comfortable. The shower could use some more pressure, but I’m sure that’s a challenge in an older building. My biggest complaint was breakfast. They apparently had just switched over to a new ordering system, so it took 30 minutes to get breakfast and It was cold. I had multiple people try to sell me something in the area outside the motel, but I never felt unsafe.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025