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English River Inn

2.0 star property

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Front of property
Premium Studio Suite | Private kitchen
Exterior
Premium Studio Suite
Deluxe Room

Reviews

6.2 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

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ON-17, Unorganized Thunder Bay District, ON, P0T 1T0
  • Place, Umber Lake
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Bonheur River Kame Provincial Park

Room options

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Standard Room, 1 Bedroom, Lake View, Lakeside

Standard Room, 1 Bedroom, Lake View, Lakeside

  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Premium Studio Suite

Premium Studio Suite

  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Room

Deluxe Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed

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About the area

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.
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What's nearby

  • Umber Lake - 2 min walk - 0.2 km

About this property

English River Inn

Lakefront motel in Unorganized Thunder Bay District with free parking
English River Inn offers 10 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature free minibar items and complimentary bottled water. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations have separate sitting areas. Beds feature down comforters. Satellite television is provided. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers and complimentary toiletries.

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

Make yourself at home in one of the 10 guestrooms featuring free minibar items. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite 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 a 24-hour front desk, coffee/tea in a common area, and microwave 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 transport

  • Free secured, uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily) (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 sockets 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

  • Satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Free bottled water
  • Free stocked minibar

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Portable fan
  • 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 available for CAD 10.0 per stay

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
  • Rollaway bed fee: CAD 10.0 per stay

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

6.2
Rating 10 - Excellent. 40 out of 199 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 43 out of 199 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 46 out of 199 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 32 out of 199 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 38 out of 199 reviews

6.2/10

Cleanliness

7.4/10

Staff & service

5.4/10

Amenities

5.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

malcolm

Travelled with pets
Disliked: Amenities
Very dated. Price is consistant with condition
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Douglas

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Driving across Canada...this location was, without question, the worst place we have ever stayed. Filthy, tv not working, no toilet tissue, blinds wouldnt close, dirty bed linen...the desk clerk had body odor so bad, we had to air out the room after he left....horrible experience all round.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

ALFRED

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

6/10 Okay

Sue

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
The good things first. It was available, it was an easy to get to location and it had a lake on the property. The bed was clean and comfortable. The bad… there was mold on the bathroom window, although the windows were closed the highway noise was loud, there was no coffee, tea or breakfast items. The owners had a bonfire in the evening and loud Hindi music. Good thing was it was quiet by 9:30
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

ashley

Tv didn’t work.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Helen

Travelled with family, Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
The room was clean. Beds good. But no microwave or coffee in the room.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Trisha

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Needs significant update. Could not control temperature. Language barrier for service. TV, but could not watch because no remote control.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Francine

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

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

6/10 Okay

Bonita

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The setting of the property was excellent. The Motel itself is old and in need of repair. The staff were very helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

David

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

New management, a bit run down

Room was poor, no hot water from the shower, TV didn't work, no coffee making facilities, no breakfast, the kitchen/breakfast room looked like it hadn't been used for a long time. Overall very poor.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

judy

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Dirty, outdated, no food to purchase for miles.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Keri

Disliked: Amenities
Comfy bed… no amenities… some things didnt work
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Kathryn

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The owner was kind and accommodating when we asked for things we needed. It is an old dated motel literally in the middle of nowhere. We missed that. We thought English River was a town with the Inn located there. However the beautiful view from our room was incredible, that was a big bonus. The King bed was really comfortable. Great night sleep.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Sandra, Osler

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Though I am sure the new owners/operators are trying hard they could use some pointers. Items they may want to consider: The billboards indicate a continental breakfast (nope) and in many ads it indicates a restaurant (nope). One usually expects a coffee maker of some sort and some coffee (nope). My husband had a lukewarm shower- by the time I got in there was no hot water at all - I really wasn’t in need of a cold shower LOL. On the plus side the beds were reasonably comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Chanhong

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Ilona, MAGNETAWAN

Travelled with group
Disliked: Amenities
Lovely location, convenient. Lacks personal contact. No coffee or tea and not close to any options. Lots of potential.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Ray

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

A joke of a place. Keep driving

Terrible place to stay, but the only one for ~45km in either direction. If you can, keep driving.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

RICHARD

Disliked: Room comfort
Needs some TLC
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Trent

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elvie

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

Not too bad

The accommodation provided a room with two double beds, which met our needs. Our arrival was at approximately 9:00 PM. The receptionist kindly provided two complimentary bottles of water, despite our offer to purchase them. The temperature at the time was 10 degrees Celsius. Given the absence of air conditioning, we opted not to use the electric fan due to the low temperature. We did observe some flies within the room. Consequently, we experienced a restless night due to the cold.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Michel

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Tristan

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Rosa Maria

Travelled with family
Disliked: Amenities
Good rest, beds were cozy and washroom clean
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025