North Shore Wayside Inn

2.0 star property
Motel in Blind River with free parking

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

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

Basic Room, 2 Queen Beds

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

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

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

Standard Single Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the neighborhood

Blind River

North Shore Wayside Inn places you next to Lake Huron and within a 15-minute walk of Timber Village Museum. This 14-room motel welcomes guests with in-room amenities like coffee makers, Smart TVs, and TVs.

What's nearby

  • Timber Village Museum - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Blind River Marina - 3 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • North Channel Inshore Provincial Park Provincial Park - 6 min drive - 2.8 miles
  • Huron Pines Golf and Country Club - 8 min drive - 5.3 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

Motel in Blind River with free parking
At North Shore Wayside Inn, guests have access to free WiFi in public areas. A stay here includes free parking. Front-desk staff are standing by 24/7 to assist with any requests.
47-inch Smart TVs come with cable channels, and guests can stay connected with free WiFi. Other standard amenities include coffee makers, desks, and free toiletries. Housekeeping is available on request.

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Property amenities

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

Family friendly

  • Microwave on request
  • Mini-fridge

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (on request)

Accessibility

  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • No elevator

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 47-inch smart TV with cable channels

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

  • This property doesn't allow pets

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
  • Check-in: 3:30 PM
  • Check-out: 11 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 20
The front desk is open 24 hours a day. Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted. 
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • There are no elevators.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.

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

Is free cancellation available at North Shore Wayside Inn?

North Shore Wayside Inn provides free cancellation on certain room rates. If you'd like to learn more, take a look at the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

What can I see around North Shore Wayside Inn?

This motel is located in Blind River, just steps from Lake Huron. You'll also find Blind River Marina and North Channel Inshore Provincial Park Provincial Park within a short drive.

Is there parking available at North Shore Wayside Inn?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the motel.

Does North Shore Wayside Inn have a casino?

No, North Shore Wayside Inn doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at North Shore Wayside Inn?

No, there is no indoor pool at this motel.

Is North Shore Wayside Inn good for couples?

Amenities at this motel that appeal to couples include a smart TV and a 24-hour front desk.

Does North Shore Wayside Inn have a hot tub?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this motel.

Does North Shore Wayside Inn have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

No, North Shore Wayside Inn doesn't have a restaurant that serves breakfast.

Does North Shore Wayside Inn allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at North Shore Wayside Inn.

Does North Shore Wayside Inn have connecting rooms?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this motel.

Are there rooms with balconies at North Shore Wayside Inn?

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at North Shore Wayside Inn.

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

Joseph

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, comfortable bed, friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Levis

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
A decent road side stay. The rooms have been updated but they feel worn and tired still. The restaurant is closed and the pool is also. It’s much better than when I stayed here a few years ago. But, it’s a stretch for the price compared to other hotel/motels near by.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Jeffrey, Charlevoix

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
OK
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karl

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean and spacious room in a roadside motel. Good amenities in the room. Beds are comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

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