English River Inn

Property class: 2

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Photo gallery for English River Inn

A rural road with a gravel shoulder, a stone wall, and a lit sign for the English Inn.
A compact kitchen with a breakfast bar, a dining area with a round table and chairs, a television, and a mounted TV.
A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a computer, a chair, a small table, and two lamps.
A small, single-story building with a red brick facade and a white door labeled "Office."
A compact room with a bed, a small kitchenette, a dining area, and a window.

Reviews

6.4 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Housekeeping
The current price is $114
$100 nightly
$114 total
Total with taxes and fees
Sep 7 - Sep 8

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ON-17, Unorganized Thunder Bay District, ON, P0T 1T0
  • Place, Umber Lake
    ‪2 min walk‬

Room options

Standard Room, 1 Bedroom, Lake View, Lakeside

  • Lake view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

Premium Studio Suite

  • Lake view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Deluxe Room

  • Lake view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Englis River

With a stay at English River Inn in Unorganized Thunder Bay District, you'll be on a lake, just steps from Umber Lake.

What's nearby

  • Umber Lake - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles

About this property

English River Inn

English River Inn offers 10 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature complimentary toiletries and fans. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations have separate sitting areas. Beds feature down comforters. 32-inch Smart televisions come with digital channels. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers.

This Unorganized Thunder Bay District motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and printers. Irons/ironing boards and hair dryers can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Stay in one of 10 guestrooms featuring Smart televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms feature bathtubs or showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and separate sitting areas, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and a picnic area.
Featured amenities include coffee/tea in a common area, microwave in a common area, and refrigerator in a common area. Free self parking is available onsite.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free secured, uncovered self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Conveniences

  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator

Guest services

  • Daily housekeeping (for a fee)

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 outlets 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

  • 32-inch smart TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Desk
  • Fan
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • 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 allowed for an extra charge of CAD 25 per accommodation (varies based on length of stay)
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: CAD 25 per accommodation (varies based on length of stay)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Housekeeping fee: CAD 10 per day

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
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, 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

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

6.4
Rating 10 - Excellent. 55 out of 297 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 72 out of 297 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 70 out of 297 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 48 out of 297 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 52 out of 297 reviews

6.4/10

Cleanliness

7.6/10

Staff & service

5.4/10

Amenities

5.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Dani

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I absolutely loved this place! So beautiful and the separate kitchen was so welcoming in a diner setting. Love it!! Grounds are amazing. Such a gem, right off the highway.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely lakeview. No AC, but that was okay as it was cool. Bathroom was clean. Beds were somewhat comfy. Lots of mosquitoes, but with it being right next to a lake, that is to be expected.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Joo

Just normal Hotel 6 type motel beside highway. Truck Noise but good place to stay over. Quiet except truck sound~ Room is exactly as pictures, old but no complaints for stay overnight
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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2/10 Terrible

Klaus F.

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
No warm water, bed seemed used, breakfast should be selfserviced ! Best idea were not to book !
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
This place is trying to get better. Worn but working on property. No extra bells!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Erick

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Don't go there, it is a cabin motel with out nothing around. Need to drive a total of 90 km back and forward to have food. Took 5 minutes to have access to a warm water. Tap water had a terrible smell and taste
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A nice peaceful place to stay in a beautiful part of Ontario.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Lee Anne

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

Nice place to stay

Peaceful and comfortable
View of lake from room
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Tony C T

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
You need to phone for reception personal to check in at the front desk. Only community kitchen far away from rooms. No amenities except two small bars of soap. Towels are yellow and stained. Don't be fooled by the beautiful picture of the Lake. Don't stay here if you have other alternative.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Heather

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The lake view was lovely and the room was dated, but comfortable enough for one night. The TVs didn’t work (in any rooms). There was a mini fridge in the room, but no microwave, hair dryer or shampoo. Was definitely overpriced.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, quiet, friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Rosa Maria

Disliked: Amenities
Good rest, beds were cozy and washroom clean
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lake view is great
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Mary Jean

Liked: Staff & service
Nice location. Good service from staff.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Diane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
An affordable choice versus staying in Thunder Bay. The main bedroom was clean, laminate flooring, clean crisp sheets and nice furniture. The staff was very considerate and friendly. The bathroom is where some updates are needed. The shower curtain had mold all along the bottom stitching. There was evidence of mold above the window. A good cleaning and paint would make a world of difference. The wifi was starlink, with great signal. There was no air conditioning but for us the night cooled down enough that it wasn't needed anyway. There was some noise from traffic but was muffled enough that it didn't bother us. Had a great night's sleep.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Lou-Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Pretty location. Separate kitchen location for guests to use.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Gary

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

4/10 Poor

Serena

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
Sadly, this one time lovely destination spot has become a deep disappointment. The rooms were not clean and there were no amenities to speak of: no coffee maker in room, no microwave in room, no sundries available for purchase. The website, brochures, and billboards all advertise continental breakfast, in room amenities, and items for purchase but these were available under the previous owners and are no more. The walking trail was lined with piles of dumped trash, making a once beautiful location a disappointment to say the least. Plan to stay at one of the hotels one either end of this long stretch of highway but avoid English River.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Warren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spacious room, decent price
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jeff

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The food was amazing
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

jaroslaw

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great, super hospitality, great food
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Elaine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Room was clean, large toilet, fridge.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Alyssa

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Cathy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Peaceful location and friendly owners.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Stanley

Disliked: Amenities
Staff was friendly and showed room before checking you in. For food you will need to drive a distance to find a restaurant.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025