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North Shore Wayside Inn

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

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

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
    ‪52 min drive‬

Room options

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

Basic Room, 2 Queen Beds

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

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

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

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Standard Single Room, 1 Queen Bed | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

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).
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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
  • Huron Pines Golf and Country Club - 8 min drive - 5.3 miles
  • Iron Bridge Arena - 21 min drive - 18.9 miles
  • Cranberry Lake - 52 min drive - 44.1 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
  • ‪Pier Seventeen - ‬3 min drive

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
  • Limited onsite self parking

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

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.

North Shore Wayside Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 97 out of 257 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 96 out of 257 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 37 out of 257 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 19 out of 257 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 257 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great night
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Linda

Traveled with partner
We didn't stay there because the power was out....no lights, refrigeration, heat, etc. The host graciously refunded our money.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Brenda

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The recently updated room was clean and quiet comfortable ….perfect. And the owner operators were warm and friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Devin

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

christiane

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nous avons sue, en arrivant, que le restaurant etait fermé. Nous nous attendions qu’il soit ouvert.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Barb

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Leann

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
It's all fine nothing special really. Serviceable.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert, Sault Ste Marie

Business traveler
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

4/10 Poor

David

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Curt desk staff, decrepit flooring, vague smell of sewage . Otherwise clean and quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Norma

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms were renovated and clean. Nice bedding and pillows. I like the drive up to room option and the staff were very friendly and helpful. Checked in late and up early so I can’t comment on the rest of the property.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Majid

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

8/10 Good

Paul

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
An attached restaurant with good home cooked food. It was a simple roadside motel. Nothing fancy but clean and comfortable for an overnight stay.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This was very convenient for me.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff. Comfortable room.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Craig

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great spot, will stay there again on our next motorbike tour!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

MICHAEL

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean room. Comfy bed.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Sharon

Traveled with family
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Deborah

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Expensive for being a basic property
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brad, Embrun

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always been a pleasure for our halfway point in travel👍👍👍👍
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Rowenna

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mohammad Reza

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

David, Oakville

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Renovations are well done on an older facility. Very clean. Great beds. Excellent service.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

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