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English River Inn

2.0 star property
Lakefront motel within walking distance of Umber Lake

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Premium Studio Suite | Private kitchen | Shared fridge, microwave, cookware/dishes/utensils
Premium Studio Suite | 1 bedroom, down comforters, free minibar, individually decorated
Escape to Umber Lake at English River Inn, where a warm welcome awaits. Roast marshmallows by the firepit or stroll through the garden. With in-room WiFi and a 24-hour front desk, you can relax while staying connected.

Reviews

6.2 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Pet friendly
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi

Main amenities (8)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Garden
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Refrigerator in a common area
  • Picnic area
  • Gas grills

Feel at home (6)

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Separate sitting area
  • Garden
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Bathtub or shower

Room options

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Standard Room, 1 Bedroom, Lake View, Lakeside | 1 bedroom, down comforters, free minibar, individually decorated

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
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Premium Studio Suite | 1 bedroom, down comforters, free minibar, individually decorated

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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Deluxe Room | 1 bedroom, down comforters, free minibar, individually decorated

Deluxe Room

Highlights

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

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ON-17, Unorganized Thunder Bay District, ON, P0T 1T0

What's nearby

  • Umber Lake - 2 min walk - 0.2 km

About this property

English River Inn

Enjoy your visit to Unorganized Thunder Bay District with a stay at English River Inn. Free perks include WiFi and self parking. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 10 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 10:30 AM
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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
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Pets

    • Pets allowed*
    • Service animals welcome
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
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Parking

    • Free secured, uncovered onsite self parking
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Other information

    • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Gas grills
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator

Services

  • 24-hour front desk

Facilities

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Dock
  • Firepit
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Walkway to water

Accessibility

  • Lowered electrical outlets in bathroom
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Lever door handles

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Satellite TV channels

Home comfort

  • Heating
  • Portable fan
  • Free stocked minibar
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)
  • Window screens

Sleep well

  • Down comforter
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Bed sheets provided

What to enjoy

  • Porch or lanai
  • Individually furnished and decorated
  • Separate sitting area

Freshen up

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Towels
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Printer

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Cookware, dishes, and utensils

More

  • Daily housekeeping (surcharge)
  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Local maps

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Housekeeping is offered for an extra charge of CAD 10 per day

Children & extra beds

  • Rollaway beds are available for CAD 10.0 per stay

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of CAD 25 per accommodation (may vary based on length of stay)

Policies

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.
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, mobile payments and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, Union Pay, Carte Blanche
Mobile payment options include: Google Pay and Apple Pay.
Cashless transactions are available.

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

Does English River Inn offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, English River Inn does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at English River Inn?

Yes, pets are welcome. There's a charge of CAD 25 per accommodation, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

Is parking offered on site at English River Inn?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at English River Inn?

You can check in starting at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:30 AM.

What is there to do at English River Inn and nearby?

English River Inn has a picnic area and a garden.

Does English River Inn have any outdoor private spaces?

Yes, every room features a porch or lanai.

What's the area around English River Inn like?

English River Inn is located a short 1-minute walk from Umber Lake.

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Reviews

English River Inn Reviews

6.2

Good

6.2

Cleanliness

5.4

Amenities

7.4

Staff & service

6.0

Eco-friendliness

5.6

Property conditions & facilities

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Reviews

8/10 Very good

Nice place to stay

Peaceful and comfortable
View of lake from room
Lee Anne, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Room was clean, large toilet, fridge.
Elaine, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Yes
Rob, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Good for a motel off the beaten path
Gary, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Spacious room, decent price
Warren, 1-night trip

2/10 Poor

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.
Ray, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Would stay again

Just needs an update. Fantastic location
Bonnie, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Great accomodation lacking in service

The room was comfortable and large. Fridge came in handy. Loved waking up to the view of the lake. That being said, service sucked. TV didn't work. Asked at front, they came and tried hooking up to roku that didn't work. Said they would return with another remote in ten minutes. An hour later I caught them walking around the property!!
Mari-anne, 1-night trip

2/10 Poor

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.
Douglas, 1-night trip

4/10 Fair

Needs some TLC
RICHARD, 1-night trip

2/10 Poor

If you like rustic, old and dated (1960) non comfort sleeping with no service this is the place for you. Dusty, dirty and I would not recommend this motel to anyone!!
Robert, 1-night trip

2/10 Poor

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.
David, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Was a peaceful place but the hot water ran out after 5 min didn’t quite finish showering.
TRACY, 1-night trip

4/10 Fair

Overall it was
Jayesh, 1-night trip

4/10 Fair

Needs significant update. Could not control temperature. Language barrier for service. TV, but could not watch because no remote control.
Trisha, 1-night trip

4/10 Fair

Tv didn’t work.
ashley, 1-night trip

4/10 Fair

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Kristyn, 1-night trip

2/10 Poor

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.
Jade, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Great staff

The staff were great. The room had mosquitos and there were cobwebs on a couple of the lamps. The motel is well priced and we did get good rest. An air conditioner would have been good. The rooms need an upgrade.
CHRISTINE, 1-night trip

4/10 Fair

Limited WiFi. No breakfast or coffee. Very expensive for the services provided.
Bill, 1-night trip

2/10 Poor

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.
Helen, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

this property needs a redo. the fridge didnt work;; i had to put my stuff in a common fridge; i made my own ice with my water; no phone in the room; lighting poor.i had to get the management to get the tv working. i rate this all as poor. it is clean. a one nighter for sure
Roses’s ipad, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

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.
Lauretta, 1-night trip

2/10 Poor

They purchased stars from India. There's no way this should be rated 4.2/5
David, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

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.
Les, 1-night trip