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English River Inn

2.0 star property
Lakefront motel in Unorganized Thunder Bay District with free parking

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Front of property
Exterior
Premium Studio Suite | Private kitchen
Premium Studio Suite
Printers

Reviews

6.4 out of 10

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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Standard Room, 1 Bedroom, Lake View, Lakeside

Standard Room, 1 Bedroom, Lake View, Lakeside

Highlights

Porch/lanai
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Free minibar items
Portable fan
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Deluxe Room

Deluxe Room

Highlights

Porch/lanai
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free minibar items
Portable fan
Separate bedroom
  • 1 bedroom
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Premium Studio Suite

Premium Studio Suite

Highlights

Porch/lanai
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
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About the area

Located in Unorganized Thunder Bay District, English River Inn is in a rural area and on a lake. Umber Lake is another place to visit that comes recommended.
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ON-17, Unorganized Thunder Bay District, ON, P0T 1T0

What's nearby

  • Umber Lake - 1 min drive - 0.0 km

About this property

English River Inn

Motel near Umber Lake
English River Inn provides amenities like a firepit and a garden. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • Coffee/tea in the lobby, outdoor furniture, and a 24-hour front desk
  • Gas grills and a dock
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and have comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces and separate sitting areas, in addition to perks like free stocked minibars and free WiFi.
More amenities include:
  • Heating and portable fans
  • Tubs or showers and free toiletries
  • Porches or lanais, wardrobes/closets, and separate sitting areas

Languages

English, Hindi

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

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

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

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

  • 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

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

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
  • 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

Frequently asked questions

Is English River Inn pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. There's a fee of CAD 25 per accommodation, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much does it cost to stay at English River Inn?

As of Aug 13, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at English River Inn on Aug 31, 2025 start from CA $135.0, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at English River Inn?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at English River Inn?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at English River Inn?

Check-out is at 10:30 AM.

Where is English River Inn located?

Situated in Unorganized Thunder Bay District, this motel is steps from Umber Lake.

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English River Inn Reviews

Reviews

6.4
Rating 10 - Excellent. 36 out of 148 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 30 out of 148 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 29 out of 148 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 24 out of 148 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 29 out of 148 reviews

6.2/10

Cleanliness

7.6/10

Staff & service

5.6/10

Amenities

5.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Gary

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

8/10 Good

Warren

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

10/10 Excellent

TRACY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Was a peaceful place but the hot water ran out after 5 min didn’t quite finish showering.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jade

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
Spiders in the room, they turn off the wifi at night, and the bot water was off in the morning. The only redeeming quality is the river.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Jayesh

Overall it was
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Kristyn

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Xx
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Bill

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Limited WiFi. No breakfast or coffee. Very expensive for the services provided.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Helen

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
No coffee/tea facilities in room, TV didn't work & wasn't sorted when requested, very noisy coningent of neighbours parrying outside till 1.00a.m and not dealt with by staff, few food options, badly maintained property, no air-con, generally shabby. We're surprised Expedia lists this property.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Only there for one night. Unable to access the wifi connection. Property manager was very helpful, as we arrived very late at night and showed us the and room and everything in it. Offered to provide us with a n air conditioner but there were 2 fans that provided us with cool air. We had stayed there overnight at the beginning of our vacation and we decided to stay on our return home.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Lauretta

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
It is a beautiful location next to the lake. Staff were friendly. Room included a kitchen area that, unfortunately, was not clean. There were left over cheese slices in the fridge and the stove top and burners were very dirty. The bed had no top sheet, just a thin comforter and the water only got warm; never hot.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

David

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
They purchased stars from India. There's no way this should be rated 4.2/5
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

steve

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bathroom and window mold, no AC only a floor fan, limited snacks only, all lawn chairs broken by river.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very remote, so no other option. very basic no extras, coffee, coffee maker etc.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Chelsea

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room was not great, but the sheets were very clean and it was affordable and convenient. The people running it were unbelievably nice! Someone’s dog knocked their ball in the lake, and they went in and retrieved it for the dog owners without asking and with no hesitation! It was so pretty outside. Blueberry patches, fire pit, picturesque lake. TV didn’t work, wifi was iffy. Bring a book or sit outside and chat with the neighbours.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chance

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Thank you so much. We had some delays in getting there, and staff were very patient and accommodating when we arrived. Really appreciate it!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Les

Liked: Staff & service
Basic clean accommodation to stop in the middle of nowhere. Was cycling through the area and needed a stop. Food is available to order. Had a delicious burger. Helpful staff.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

connie

Was ok nothing special
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Khaled

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
In One Word Excellent
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Adebayo

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had to leave too early because I was so uncomfortable with room conditions. Mosquitoes and bugs
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

PATRICIA

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Not really as advertised. Nice location. Tv froze or wouldn't load anything. Not really a shared kitchen, regulars at hotel took charge. Not worth the cost.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Joanne

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is several decades behind in updates. There wasn’t any hot water in the morning even after running the tap for 20 minutes. Carpet smelled of urine. Doors and windows did not keep any noise out from busy road as they are very old. No security lock on door. Wifi did could not keep up with all the people on it so you could not stream anything on the tv or computer. Staff was attentive to help when needed. We changed rooms due to ants in bathroom. They helped with the tv not working-no remote. Overall if I am going to pay $160 a night I expect what they are advertising. They should be charging half of that amount. I would not recommend this property to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Nok Hei

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
No hot water for shower Many mosquitoes in the room
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeff

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

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great food and service
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

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