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North Shore Wayside Inn

Property class: 2
Enjoy the free WiFi at this Blind River motel

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A restaurant with a wooden bar, stone pillars, and a counter with a menu board.
A hotel room with a bed, a desk, and a chair.
A sign for North Shore Wayside Inn, a motel with a dining lounge, and fully renovated rooms on Causey Street.
A reception area with a wooden counter, a TV mounted on the wall, and a large window with blinds.
A motel with a row of rooms, each with a door number and a window.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

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

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, Cranberry Lake
    ‪57 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Basic Room, 2 Queen Beds

A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand, a lamp, and a television.

Basic Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(8 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a chair, a small table, and a wall-mounted TV.

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(29 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a computer, a small table, and a wardrobe.

Standard Single Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(6 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

DOUBLE TWO DOUBLE BEDS

  • Sleeps 4

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a television, and an air conditioning unit.

King Room

  • 279 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with two beds, a TV, a dresser, and a desk with a chair.

Queen Room

  • 204 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 King Beds

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).
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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 - 2.8 miles
  • Iron Bridge Arena - 21 min drive - 19.4 miles
  • Cranberry Lake - 57 min drive - 43.0 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
  • ‪Iron Horse Inn - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Subway (Blind River) - ‬4 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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

  • Mastercard
  • Visa

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.

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

As of Sep 29, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at North Shore Wayside Inn on Oct 1, 2026 start from $108, 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.

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.

North Shore Wayside Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 118 out of 310 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 110 out of 310 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 47 out of 310 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 24 out of 310 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 310 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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8/10 Good

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The rooms were large, clean with comfortable beds. The bathroom was nice as well.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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8/10 Good

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Room was clean and updated. It was comfortable and suited our needs perfectly.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Our room was clean with the amenities we needed for a one night stay. Staff was very friendly. It was a good place to stop for the night and we would return.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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8/10 Good

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Easy to find . Rooms were recently renovated. Clean everything you need for short stay. Restaurant was closed.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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8/10 Good

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Room is clean, newly renovated, but it is still MOTEL. A bit too expensive compare to hotel price.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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8/10 Good

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From the outside this hotel didn't look very appealing but the room was okay.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Staff was, small town friendly!!!! Can’t ask for more!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Clean room, comfortable bed, friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Great spot, will stay there again on our next motorbike tour!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Great place for an overnight stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022
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10/10 Excellent

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Nice hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful staff and amazing stay
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean newly renovated rooms great onsite restaurant
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness
Room was basic but we'll maintained. Staff were very helpful.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great for our quick overnight stay!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was a good stay
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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8/10 Good

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A convenient place to stay in this area!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The check in was fast and friendly. The room was in excellent condition with a comfortable bed!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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8/10 Good

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Great place to rest for the night. Room was clean and the staff was very sweet.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Just a great clean little place.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Check in was quick room was clean beds were comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great staff...very clean room...excellent food at restaurant...everyone very friendly and helpful!
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Newly renovated, clean and the adjacent restaurant has an excellent menu.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024