Clarion Lakeside Inn & Conference Centre

3.0 star property
Pet-friendly hotel with a marina connected to the convention center in Kenora

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Exterior
Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking | Hypo-allergenic bedding, pillowtop beds, desk, blackout drapes
Marina
2 Queen Beds, Lake View | Hypo-allergenic bedding, pillowtop beds, desk, blackout drapes
Meeting facility

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Pet friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services

Explore the area

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470 First Avenue S, Kenora, ON, P9N 1W7
  • Place, Lake of the Woods Brewing Company
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Lake of the Woods Museum
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Kenora City Hall
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Airport, Kenora, ON (YQK)
    ‪12 min drive‬

Room options

2 Queen Beds, City View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(14 reviews)
  • 220 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

2 Queen Beds, Lake View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(8 reviews)
  • 220 sq ft
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

1 King Bed, City View

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 220 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

1 King Bed, Lake View

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • 220 sq ft
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

1 King Bed, Lake View, Top Floor

  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

1 King Bed, Accessible, City View

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Kenora

Clarion Lakeside Inn & Conference Centre places you next to Lake of the Woods and within a 10-minute walk of Lake of the Woods Brewing Company. This 94-room, 3-star hotel has a marina along with free in-room WiFi and a 24-hour business center. Centrally located in Kenora, the hotel is connected to the convention center, and a short walk from Lake of the Woods Museum and Kenora City Hall.

What's nearby

  • Lake of the Woods Brewing Company - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Lake of the Woods Museum - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Kenora City Hall - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Husky The Muskie - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Kenora Golf and Country Club - 2 min drive - 1.2 miles

Getting around

  • Kenora, ON (YQK) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Lake of the Woods Brewing Co - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Ye Olde Chip Truck - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Clarion Lakeside Inn & Conference Centre

Pet-friendly hotel with a marina connected to the convention center in Kenora
Clarion Lakeside Inn & Conference Centre features a marina, meeting rooms, and a conference center. Offsite parking is offered for a fee. The 24-hour front desk has staff standing by to help with tours/tickets and luggage storage. Other amenities at this golf hotel include a 24-hour business center, coffee/tea in a common area, and a computer station.
Guests can expect free WiFi and 50-inch flat-screen TVs with digital channels. Pillowtop beds grant a restful night's sleep, and bathrooms offer rainfall showers and hair dryers. Other amenities include refrigerators, microwaves, and coffee makers.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Green Key Global, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps

Parking and transportation

  • Offsite parking; discounts available
  • RV/bus/truck parking on site
  • Limited onsite parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • 18-hole adjacent golf course

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Luggage storage
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 24-hour business center
  • Computer station
  • Conference center (6,751 square feet of space)
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Marina
  • On a lake
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

More

  • 1 building
  • 10 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1968
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 50-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 1 AM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets for CAD 25 per pet, per night
  • 2 total (25 lbs is the maximum weight per pet)
  • Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
  • Guests can request a pet-friendly room by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for CAD 15.0 per night
  • Free cribs/infant beds are available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay these charges at the property:

  • Cash deposit: CAD 300 per accommodation, per stay
  • 4 percent destination fee will be charged

These are all of the charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

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

  • Pet fee: CAD 25 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: CAD 15.0 per night

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might 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
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Choice)
  • Check-in: 3 PM
  • Check-out: 11 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day, and checking out is easy with express services. Driving? This property offers limited parking, along with RV, bus, and truck 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 and debit cards.
  • The credit card used at check-in for incidentals must be in the name of the primary guest who made the reservation.
  • This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Choice).

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Frequently asked questions

Is free cancellation available at Clarion Lakeside Inn & Conference Centre?

Clarion Lakeside Inn & Conference Centre offers free cancellation on some room rates. For additional details, look at the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

What's there to see close to Clarion Lakeside Inn & Conference Centre?

Located steps from Lake of the Woods, this hotel is in Kenora, and within a 10-minute walk of Lake of the Woods Brewing Company and Lake of the Woods Museum. You'll also find Husky The Muskie and Norman Park within a short drive.

Is parking available on site at Clarion Lakeside Inn & Conference Centre?

Yes, there is accessible parking and RV/bus/truck parking available.

Does Clarion Lakeside Inn & Conference Centre have a casino?

No, Clarion Lakeside Inn & Conference Centre doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Clarion Lakeside Inn & Conference Centre?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

Is Clarion Lakeside Inn & Conference Centre a good place to stay for couples?

Amenities that appeal to couples at this lakeside hotel include a pillowtop mattress and a rainfall showerhead in each guestroom with some featuring lake views.

Are there hot tubs at Clarion Lakeside Inn & Conference Centre?

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

Does Clarion Lakeside Inn & Conference Centre feature a restaurant that includes a breakfast menu?

No, Clarion Lakeside Inn & Conference Centre doesn't have a restaurant that serves breakfast.

Does Clarion Lakeside Inn & Conference Centre allow pets to stay for free?

Although they can't stay for free, pets are welcome at Clarion Lakeside Inn & Conference Centre for a fee of CAD 25 per pet, per night.

Does Clarion Lakeside Inn & Conference Centre have connecting rooms?

No, this hotel doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

How far is the airport from Clarion Lakeside Inn & Conference Centre?

The closest major airport to Clarion Lakeside Inn & Conference Centre is Kenora, ON (YQK), which is 7.5 mi away (14 minutes by car).

Can I book a room with a balcony at Clarion Lakeside Inn & Conference Centre?

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at Clarion Lakeside Inn & Conference Centre.

Does Clarion Lakeside Inn & Conference Centre offer wedding services?

There are wedding services available at Clarion Lakeside Inn & Conference Centre if that's in your vacation plans.

Reviews

Clarion Lakeside Inn & Conference Centre Reviews

8.4

Very Good

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 251 out of 538 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 184 out of 538 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 65 out of 538 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 19 out of 538 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 19 out of 538 reviews

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Paul

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
Dining room and bar were closed, no mention in description. Hotel still charged full rate. Very disappointing.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Eleanor

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zhimin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Linda

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Restaurant is under construction, as is the pool and spa. Clean and comfortable rooms. Beautiful view of the lake
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen, Sturgeon County

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was disappointed there was not a restaurant on site
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Gregg

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is newly renovated and looks good. Continue with a resteraunt
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

reece

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Crystal

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Carys

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
make one little stain and say goodbye to your deposit! Other than that, rooms are beautiful
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Sara

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
The front desk employee was not friendly to us and was not helpful when asked questions.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vaughn

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rick

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Nice lake view room with floor to ceiling windows. Newly renovated rooms are clean and comfortable. A continental breakfast should be included for this price. Especially considering the restaurant is not open due to renovations.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Augusto

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brad

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Rachel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Pool was under reverbsriin
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kendra, Cat Lake

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I liked the view of our room. Has everything you can actually look. Stay at the tippy top almost, also there was shake the lake concert during the weekend and easy walk to Harvard near the lake.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hector, Winnipeg

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Recently renovated hotel with a great location, EV chargers on site. It was an spontaneous booking and we were really pleased
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel Restaurant was closed unfortunately.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rubin

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Lisa

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

MARK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
You need more parking.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay, beautiful view.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Tammy

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Pick a different hotel in Kenora

This hotel had no restaurant on site, no bar/lounge and a pool that was closed long time ago and yet they charge $500 per night. Ridiculous! What hotel doesn’t at least have a restaurant?
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Austin, Winnipeg

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025