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Carolyn Beach Motor Inn

1 Lakeside Drive | Thessalon, Ontario P0R 1L0, Canada
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Carolyn Beach Motor Inn
Ranked #975 of 1,443 hotels in Ontario
3.0 of 5 stars 51 Reviews
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Boston, MA
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15 reviews 15 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
42 helpful votes 42 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 21, 2012

So close to the Trans Canada highway, this motel with a super restaurant is a great place to stop & kick your feet up. Chairs by the beach beg you to sit and ignore the rest of the world. You can enjoy the trails along the beach, with wildflowers & warblers. Wait for dusk and the wind dies down bringing... More

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Traverse City, Michigan
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12 reviews 12 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
40 helpful votes 40 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed October 16, 2011

I usually read up on places to stay before I book or stop there but hadn't done that this time as I was on a road trip and didn't know for sure where I would wind up. I had received a recommendation for this place on the Ontario forum so it was in the back of my mind. Anyway, I... More

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Ontario
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5 reviews 5 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed October 15, 2011

You know, there are many bad reviews about this place on here, but I have a few things to say. I am currently on the home stretch of my trip across the country for the second time. I stayed here about 3 weeks ago with my dog, and now again just last night. On my first stay, I arrived at... More

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Burlington, Canada
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3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
1 of 5 stars Reviewed September 30, 2011

We had stayed at this beautiful motel many times over the years with our children (and obviously before the current owners owned it) so I was so excited to stop there on my way back from Thunder Bay. I was travelling on my own this time on my way home to a close friend's funeral with my miniature schnauzer so... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed September 4, 2011

Our family visited the Carolyn Beach Motor Inn twice this summer. Once as we traveled across the country, and once when we returned 3 weeks later (because we so enjoyed our first stay). As we sat in our room the first evening, I commented to my husband how wonderful it was to see Canadian entrepreneurs doing everything so "right". And... More

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Seattle, Washington
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed August 19, 2011

Owners are despicable. I suppose we were not surprised to read the reviews. As stated in previous reviews they are a miserable pair that treated my family and I rudely when we stopped for lunch in mid August. We could hardly believe the manner in which they spoke to us Only a matter of time before they go belly up,... More

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Alberta, Canada
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196 reviews 196 reviews
Reviews in 84 cities Reviews in 84 cities
64 helpful votes 64 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed August 17, 2011
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We did not stay the night here, just ate lunch. The waitress was attentive, but the food was just satisfactory (french fries made from frozen potatoes), and the generous portion of garden salad was too much for the small plate. Likewise the blueberry pie. When this was pointed out, the chef appeared to be offended, claiming that the only comments... More

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Montreal, Canada
1 review
3 of 5 stars Reviewed August 4, 2011

Stayed here for one night on the recommendation of friends as they had a positive experience.Despite the fact that it is a lovely location the owners were not pleasant.The husband is nicer but his wife is very intense.Sadly it was not a happy experience at all.Those other negative reviews are accurate.

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Brisbane, Australia
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14 reviews 14 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed July 31, 2011
1
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If your reading my review...you must of read the others. The owners are, umm, different. The Motor Inn is in one of the most beautiful locations and it was wonderful watching the sunset over the lake in the evening. Opening the dusty curtains in the morning to reveal a sparkling lake and enjoying a coffee should be just as wonderful,... More

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Oshawa
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4 reviews 4 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed July 23, 2011
1
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My husband and I recently had the misfortune of spending a night at this dump. the owners are only concerned about one thing $$$$$$$$ . It is over priced the air conditioner quit the bed is old and lumpy.. filthy tub,and the food in the restaurant is VERY overpriced..

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Address: 1 Lakeside Drive | Thessalon, Ontario P0R 1L0, Canada

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