Carolyn Beach Inn & Restaurant

2.5 star property

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Standard Single Room, 2 Double Beds, Refrigerator & Microwave, Beachfront | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, blackout drapes
Restaurant
Private beach
Restaurant
Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, blackout drapes

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Business services
The current price is $112
$99 nightly
$112 total
Total with taxes and fees
Jun 12 - Jun 13

Explore the area

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1 Lakeside Drive, Thessalon, ON, P0R 1L0
  • Place, Simpson Mine Shaft
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Place, Bruce Mines Marina
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Place, Bruce Mines Museum
    ‪15 min drive‬

Room options

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

7.8 out of 10
Good
(17 reviews)
  • Lake view
  • 215 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(16 reviews)
  • Lake view
  • 215 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room

7.0 out of 10
Good
(6 reviews)
  • Lake view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Single Room with Lake View

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • Lake view
  • 320 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

Thessalon

With a stay at Carolyn Beach Inn & Restaurant in Thessalon, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Lake Huron and Simpson Mine Shaft. .This beach motel is 7.5 mi (12.1 km) from Cranberry Lake and 11.2 mi (18.1 km) from Bruce Mines Museum.

What's nearby

  • Simpson Mine Shaft - 15 min drive - 15.0 miles
  • Bruce Mines Marina - 15 min drive - 15.3 miles
  • Bruce Mines Museum - 15 min drive - 15.3 miles
  • Iron Bridge Arena - 25 min drive - 23.5 miles
  • Blind River Marina - 46 min drive - 42.3 miles

Getting around

  • Sault Ste. Marie, ON (YAM-Sault Ste. Marie Airport) - 91 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tim Horton's - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪bobbers in Bruce mines - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Roasted Bean Cafe - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Sunset Beach - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Shoreview Family Restaurant - ‬17 min walk

About this property

Carolyn Beach Inn & Restaurant

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 bathtubs or showers, 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). Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

Recreational amenities at the motel include a private beach.

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

Make yourself at home in one of the 42 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Rooms have private patios. Flat-screen televisions are provided for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with bathtubs or showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a private beach or take in the view from a terrace and a garden. This Art Deco motel also features complimentary wireless internet access and a picnic area.
Grab a bite from the snack bar/deli serving guests of Carolyn Beach Inn & Restaurant.
Free self parking is available onsite.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/truck parking on site

Food and drink

  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Playground

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Playground
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • On a private beach
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • 1 floor
  • 3 buildings
  • Art Deco architecture
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Heated bathroom floor
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

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

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Guests will receive lockbox information
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk, lockbox

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of CAD 20 per accommodation, per night (maximum CAD 20 per stay), plus a one-time cleaning fee of CAD 10
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 11 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Resort fee: CAD 20 per accommodation, per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: CAD 20 per accommodation, per night (maximum CAD 20 per stay) plus CAD 10 one-time cleaning fee
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Property is also known as

Carolyn Beach
Carolyn Beach Motor
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Carolyn Beach Thessalon
Carolyn Beach Inn Restaurant
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Carolyn Beach Inn & Restaurant Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 176 out of 447 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 136 out of 447 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 71 out of 447 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 30 out of 447 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 34 out of 447 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Purav

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Nice staff clean rooms
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

gary

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Fantastic place!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Patricia

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
View is fantastic!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

stephanie

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

Beautiful location

Location was great. One of the best pet friendly places
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Denis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic view over Lake Huron, with its own beach, very nice all round hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marilyn

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Nice rooms, quiet area, nice beach
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dillon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent service and food was amazing 😻
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay…. Will go back again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michele

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The sunsets over Lake Huron were amazing!
Sunset sitting on the picnic table
View ariving at the hotel
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Rod

Liked: Amenities
Beautiful lakeside.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gregory

Liked: Amenities
The room was clean and quiet with a great view of the North Shore.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Heather

Location, location, location! The sunsets here are amazing. Rooms are fine. Food from the restaurant is excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Dennis

Clean room and beautiful views
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Karl

Liked: Cleanliness
We had excellent Indian cuisine in the restaurant. Our room was clean and comfortable. We enjoyed a great view of the sunset from the hotel beach.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Curtis

Liked: Amenities
Great stay!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nuria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful sights of the lake with a dug run area. Rooms were in good conditions and quite clean.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patty

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Really nice owners and delicious pizza! Thank you
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Irene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location food was good
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely little motel by the lake. Such an amazing sunset view. Dinner was great-butter chicken was delicious.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

jane

Liked: Cleanliness
great lake
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Zeeshan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good place to stay, rooms were clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful lake front!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Larry

This is a great location... rooms have a view of the lake... Place is a bit dated but the rooms are clean. Restaurant on site and the food is decent
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
On the bay. Great view for a sunser
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Rosemary

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
The property is very neat room was good
Out the window in the room
From the fog path looking back towards hotel
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025