Carolyn Beach Inn & Restaurant

2.5 star property

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Lake
BBQ/picnic Area
Standard Single Room, 2 Double Beds, Refrigerator & Microwave, Beachfront
Garden
View from property

Reviews

8.0 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • On private beach
  • Pet-friendly
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
1 Lakeside Drive, Thessalon, ON, P0R 1L0
  • Basswood Lake
    13 min drive
  • Cranberry Lake
    15 min drive
  • French Island
    19 min drive
  • Drummond Island, MI (DRE)
    198 min drive

Room options

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

  • 20 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room

  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

  • 20 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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About this property

Carolyn Beach Inn & Restaurant

Beachfront motel for sun and fun
Guests at this beach motel will appreciate convenient onsite amenities such as a playground and a picnic area.
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 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). Irons/ironing boards and hair dryers can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the motel include a private beach.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Our customers tell us they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Carolyn Beach Inn & Restaurant. During your stay, you'll be within walking distance of Lake Huron. You'll find features like free WiFi in public areas and free self parking, plus a snack bar/deli.
  • Free WiFi in some public areas
  • Free self parking and RV/bus/truck parking
  • Amenities include meeting rooms and a terrace
  • Onsite recreation includes a private beach and a playground
  • Just a 2-minute drive from Lake Huron and 13 minutes from Basswood Lake
  • Pets welcome for a fee
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.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and public transport

  • On-site parking available only on request
  • Free uncovered self-parking on site
  • Motorhome/coach/lorry parking (free) on site

Things to do

  • Playground

Family friendly

  • Microwave
  • Playground
  • Fridge
  • Snack bar/deli

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Daily housekeeping

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Private beachfront location
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have any lifts
  • No lift (single-level property)
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible (may have limits)

More

  • Renovated entire property – October 2021
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Heating

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Heated floor (bathroom)
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)

Entertainment

  • TV channels
  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Espresso maker
  • Microwave
  • Paper towels
  • Fridge

More

  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Free local calls
  • Individually decorated
  • Individually furnished
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)
  • Phone
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk, lockbox

Pets

  • Pets: CAD 10 per accommodation, per night (maximum CAD 10 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.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

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

  • Resort fee: CAD 5 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 10 per accommodation, per night (maximum CAD 10 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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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
Guests will receive lockbox information.

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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Carolyn Beach Inn Restaurant
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Carolyn Beach Inn & Restaurant Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 137 out of 325 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 99 out of 325 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 42 out of 325 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 20 out of 325 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 27 out of 325 reviews" "

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mariano

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Steven

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Upon check in the man at office charged me $20 for my wifes fully registered and papered service dog, i told him it was illegal to charge for a certified service dog and he said he didn't care, the lady chwcking behind me also spoke up and told the reception man it was not legal to charge for service animals, he again said he didn't care. We were tired from driving all day so i paid him and got our room. Besides that, the wifi didn't work, the room was dirty, the shower backed up with dirty water. We will never stay there again. Disgusting. Steve
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Christopher

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very accommodating and friendly. Nice location and beach.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Margaret

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was dirty. No face plates on electrical outlets. Everything was unplugged and you had to plug it in on your own risk. Cigarette butts all around entrance door.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Imran

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Helene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely beach in addition to onsite restaurant. Gas and convenience store across the street.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location is amazing. The food at the restaurant was great, very authentic Indian options that were enjoyed by all in our group.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

MICHAEL

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Mini fridge quit working. 1 days worth of food went bad. AC was ok. Food at the restaurant was good. Views were awesome.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Herman

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

Percival

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The sheets were dirty. Asked for new sheet and no one came to change it.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Irene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aggey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We really liked the overall setup of the motel with the view on the Lake Huron. There are tabkes and chairs right in front of the doirs where you can see the sunset! Loved it. It was tge best selling poibtvfor us. The room is spacious with all working amenities. Microwave, super cold fridge, coffee. Tge TV is good. Shower is perfect. Well be back one day.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Dennis

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Doug

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Cozy motel with a great view
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Susan, Middlebury

The Lake Huron waterfront location is beautiful. However my room has an empty fitting on the wall where the smoke detector should be. This is disturbing.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

KNYAZHER

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities
Very nice and clean room. Staff are very friendly
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donna

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the water and view. The staff is great and the food at the restaurant was more then expected.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Bill

Stayed 1 night in May 2024

4/10 Poor

Jocelyn

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

Vivien

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Lovely location for a convenient overnight stop.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Stayed 1 night in May 2024

6/10 Okay

ted

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness
The view from the rooms AMAZING!. Was horrified by the stench of cigarette smell and mustiness. Would have been sick in first room. Could not have done it. Convinced the proprieter to give us another room. Still musty, but were able to air it out. Heat was turned off. Looking around inside, it was clean, new bathroom
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shae

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed here for work when passing through. The staff were extremely nice and welcoming, the restaurant had a good selection and the burger I had was top notch. Very well kept property, beautiful view of the lake. The room it self was very clean and quiet, but it was quite dated. Wifi was a bit too slow to be useful for me. Bottom line, this is a clean quiet place to stay with good food, amazing view and very affordable rates, I would not hesitate to stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024