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English River Inn

2.0 star property

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Premium Studio Suite | Private kitchen | Fridge, microwave, cookware/dishes/utensils
Premium Studio Suite | Down duvets, free minibar, individually decorated

Reviews

6.2 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Parking included
  • Housekeeping
  • Pet-friendly

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ON-17, Unorganized Thunder Bay District, ON, P0T 1T0
  • Place, Umber Lake
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Bonheur River Kame Provincial Park

Room options

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Standard Room, 1 Bedroom, Lake View, Lakeside | Down duvets, free minibar, individually decorated

Standard Room, 1 Bedroom, Lake View, Lakeside

  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Premium Studio Suite | Down duvets, free minibar, individually decorated

Premium Studio Suite

  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Room | Down duvets, free minibar, individually decorated

Deluxe Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed

About this property

English River Inn

Lakefront motel in Unorganized Thunder Bay District with free parking
Along with coffee/tea in a common area, this motel has a microwave in a common area and a fridge in a common area. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, a 24-hour front desk, a garden and gas grills are on-site.
English River Inn offers 10 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature free minibar items and complimentary bottles of water. This individually decorated and furnished accommodation has separate sitting areas. Beds feature down duvets. Satellite televisions are provided. Bathrooms include baths or showers and complimentary toiletries.

This Unorganized Thunder Bay District motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and printers. Additionally, rooms include portable fans and blackout curtains. An iron/ironing board and hairdryers can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at English River Inn. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Umber Lake. Enjoy features like free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • Amenities include coffee/tea in a common area, a shared microwave and a shared fridge
  • Steps from Umber Lake
  • Pets welcome for a fee
As a guest of English River Inn, you'll find barbecue grills, a garden, and a picnic area. WiFi is free in public spaces. English River Inn also features coffee/tea in common area, a microwave in a common area, and a fridge in a common area. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Unorganized Thunder Bay District motel.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free secured, uncovered self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Dock
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • On a lake
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lever door handles
  • Low-height electrical sockets in bathroom
  • Visual fire alarm

More

  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Free bottled water
  • Free stocked minibar

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Portable fan
  • Printer
  • Separate sitting area
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: CAD 25 per accommodation (varies based on length of stay)
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for CAD 10.0 per stay.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Pet fee: CAD 25 per accommodation (varies based on length of stay)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Cleaning/housekeeping/linen fee: CAD 10 per day
  • Rollaway bed fee: CAD 10.0 per stay

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
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, mobile payments and cash
Mobile payment options include: Google Pay and Apple Pay
Cashless transactions are available
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Guests arriving after 10:00 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

Property is also known as

English River Inn Motel
English River Inn Unorganized Thunder Bay District
English River Inn Motel Unorganized Thunder Bay District

English River Inn Reviews

Reviews

6.2
Rating 10 - Excellent. 39 out of 198 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 43 out of 198 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 46 out of 198 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 32 out of 198 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 38 out of 198 reviews

6.2/10

Cleanliness

7.4/10

Staff & service

5.4/10

Amenities

5.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Michel

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Tristan

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Rosa Maria

Travelled with family
Disliked: Amenities
Good rest, beds were cozy and washroom clean
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

kevin

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
dirty floors , spider and Cobb webs in ceilings No Air Conditioning. Over priced room for over all condition of hotel . These guys need to really improve the hotel conditions . Would NOT recommend Staff is nice but, hotel needs major updates.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

R

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
While the room was clean and the bed comfortable, the property is in much need of maintenance work. Note that there are no facilities around for food or coffee. There is a small fridge in the room, but no coffee machine, so be prepared.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Alyssa

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property was clean and beautiful. Being to close to the lake and hearing the loons was fantastic. Would 100% stay again, only thing we wish we had was coffee for leaving.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Lynda

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Sandra

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Roses’s ipad

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
this property needs a redo. the fridge didnt work;; i had to put my stuff in a common fridge; i made my own ice with my water; no phone in the room; lighting poor.i had to get the management to get the tv working. i rate this all as poor. it is clean. a one nighter for sure
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Norma

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Odeur terrible dans la chambre (odeur d’urine de chien). Un laisser-aller total des lieu malgré un environnement qui pourrait être très chouette. Chaises extérieures défoncées. La réception du Motel, un fouillis total. Pour le prix, c’est inacceptable,
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Robert, Ottawa

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
If you like rustic, old and dated (1960) non comfort sleeping with no service this is the place for you. Dusty, dirty and I would not recommend this motel to anyone!!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Karl

Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Greg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jade

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children, Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
Spiders in the room, they turn off the wifi at night, and the bot water was off in the morning. The only redeeming quality is the river.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

TRACY

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Was a peaceful place but the hot water ran out after 5 min didn’t quite finish showering.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Bill

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Limited WiFi. No breakfast or coffee. Very expensive for the services provided.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Warren

Business traveller, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spacious room, decent price
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Gary

Good for a motel off the beaten path
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Mirjana

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Deborah

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Only there for one night. Unable to access the wifi connection. Property manager was very helpful, as we arrived very late at night and showed us the and room and everything in it. Offered to provide us with a n air conditioner but there were 2 fans that provided us with cool air. We had stayed there overnight at the beginning of our vacation and we decided to stay on our return home.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Helen

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
No coffee/tea facilities in room, TV didn't work & wasn't sorted when requested, very noisy coningent of neighbours parrying outside till 1.00a.m and not dealt with by staff, few food options, badly maintained property, no air-con, generally shabby. We're surprised Expedia lists this property.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

steve

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bathroom and window mold, no AC only a floor fan, limited snacks only, all lawn chairs broken by river.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Joanne

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is several decades behind in updates. There wasn’t any hot water in the morning even after running the tap for 20 minutes. Carpet smelled of urine. Doors and windows did not keep any noise out from busy road as they are very old. No security lock on door. Wifi did could not keep up with all the people on it so you could not stream anything on the tv or computer. Staff was attentive to help when needed. We changed rooms due to ants in bathroom. They helped with the tv not working-no remote. Overall if I am going to pay $160 a night I expect what they are advertising. They should be charging half of that amount. I would not recommend this property to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Chelsea

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room was not great, but the sheets were very clean and it was affordable and convenient. The people running it were unbelievably nice! Someone’s dog knocked their ball in the lake, and they went in and retrieved it for the dog owners without asking and with no hesitation! It was so pretty outside. Blueberry patches, fire pit, picturesque lake. TV didn’t work, wifi was iffy. Bring a book or sit outside and chat with the neighbours.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Kristyn

Travelled with family, Travelled with pets
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025