At Modern Motel, discover a tranquil retreat where you can unwind on the garden's serene grounds or savor delicious meals at the restaurant. Enjoy in-room WiFi and convenient perks like self parking and barbecue grills, all thanks to the helpful staff.
Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre - 9 min drive - 7.0 km
Getting around
Thunder Bay, ON (YQT-Thunder Bay Intl.) - 13 min drive
Restaurants
McDonald's - 2 min drive
Tim Hortons - 3 min drive
Tim Hortons - 3 min walk
On Deck - 2 min drive
Roosters Bistro - 2 min drive
About this property
Modern Motel
At Modern Motel, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Lake Superior. Guests will have free perks like WiFi and self parking. A terrace and a garden are offered, and in-room conveniences include refrigerators and microwaves. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff.
Languages
English, French
More about this property
VISIBILITY
At a glance
Hotel size
10 rooms
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in available
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 8:30 AM - midnight
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after midnight please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
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
Pets
Pets allowed (1 total)*
Service animals welcome
Smoking rooms only, restrictions apply*
Pets must be supervised
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms (speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices))
Parking
Free onsite self parking
Other information
Smoke-free property
LOB_HOTELS
Property amenities
Food and drink
Restaurant
Barbecue grills
Services
Front desk (limited hours)
Facilities
Garden
Terrace
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible
ROOM
Room amenities
Be entertained
Television
Cable TV channels
Home comfort
Air conditioning
Coffee/tea maker
Sleep well
Blackout drapes/curtains
Crib/infant bed (surcharge)
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Towels
Stay connected
Free WiFi (speed of 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices))
Free local calls
Food and drink
Refrigerator
Microwave
More
Daily housekeeping
Mobile key entry
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Fees & policies
Optional extras
Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge
Children & extra beds
Cribs/infant beds are available for CAD 10.0 per night
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds
Pets
Service animals exempt from fees
Pet deposit: CAD 100.00 per stay
Pets are allowed for an extra charge of CAD 15 per pet, per day
Policies
This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector on site.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard
Cashless transactions are available.
Also known as
Modern Motel Thunder Bay
Modern Thunder Bay
Modern Motel Motel
Modern Motel Thunder Bay
Modern Motel Motel Thunder Bay
HELP_OUTLINE
Frequently asked questions
Does Modern Motel offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Modern Motel 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 Modern Motel?
Yes, pets are welcome, with a limit of 1 total. There's a charge of CAD 15 per pet, per day, and there's also a deposit of CAD 100.00 per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.
Is parking offered on site at Modern Motel?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Modern Motel?
Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is 11 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge. Contactless check-in and check-out are available.
Is there an onsite casino at Modern Motel?
No, this motel doesn't have a casino, but OLG Casino Thunder Bay (2-min drive) and Thunder Bay Community Bingo (8-min drive) are both nearby.
What is there to do at Modern Motel and nearby?
Modern Motel has a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near Modern Motel?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.
What's the area around Modern Motel like?
Modern Motel is located a short 18-minute walk from Boulevard Lake Park.
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Modern Motel Reviews
Reviews
6.2
Good
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6.2/10
Cleanliness
7.0/10
Staff & service
5.2/10
Amenities
5.4/10
Property conditions & facilities
6.0/10
Eco-friendliness
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Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Jul 10, 2025
A little dated but good place for single person traveling
Bill
Bill, 1-night trip
8/10 Good
May 25, 2025
Good hotel, clean rooms, nice staff
Agnes
Agnes, 1-night trip
6/10 Okay
Jun 23, 2025
Nothing to complain about very average Would stay again hopefully cheaper
Richard
Richard, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
May 2, 2025
Great place to stay
Was a wonderful stay clean and safe area. I enjoyed myself of the staff was very helpful.
Charles
Charles, 1-night trip
8/10 Good
Jun 25, 2025
Price was pretty good but the hotel itself is very dated the sheets are all very dated the interior is in need of repa
Remis
Remis, 1-night trip
4/10 Poor
Jun 10, 2025
Stay here if you really need to
Ivan
Ivan, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Jun 26, 2025
Very clean, a little cluttered in the room. Good value for the money.
William
William, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
May 8, 2025
Loved the stone bears on the entrance, appreciated the kind manager who waited up for us as we were delayed arriving. Very friendly
Joey
Joey, 1-night trip
6/10 Okay
Jun 22, 2025
Room was clean.
Outdoor needs some attention. Lots of spiderwebs.
Doris
Doris, 1-night trip
2/10 Terrible
Jun 13, 2025
Staff - Sayed was very rude when we contacted before check in. Room provided was clean but stinking.
Sikander
Sikander, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
May 6, 2025
The host was very friendly , nice and easy to deal with. The property location is easy to find and haze the parking right in front of the door. Checking in was easy-peasy as Sam can handle it oven if he is not on the premises.
MARICICA
MARICICA, 1-night trip
4/10 Poor
Jun 23, 2025
Poor
Edu
Edu, 1-night trip
8/10 Good
May 19, 2025
Good
Anmol
Anmol, 1-night trip
2/10 Terrible
Jul 2, 2025
The owner charged us an additional $20.00 for damages he claimed was BLOOD on the pillows. We left the room in excellent condition and there was NO blood on the pillows. We will dispute the $20.00 charge with Mastercard.
Rob
Rob, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Apr 8, 2025
Sam is very friendly and hospitable
Kyle
Kyle, 2-night trip
4/10 Poor
Jun 5, 2025
This might be the oldest, most crumbling, falling apart motel I’ve ever stayed at. The bed and bathroom were surprisingly clean and the man at the front desk was very friendly, but wow, the place is in rough shape. Paint peeling from the walls, stained furniture, sagging mattress, dust and dirt. Fine location for getting on and off the transcanada hwy, and certainly wouldn’t choose to stay here for anything other than a quick nights sleep.
Megan
Megan, 1-night trip
2/10 Terrible
Jul 1, 2025
It was not in good condition, there was a picture over the bed with broken glass. The room had a very odd smell like wood rot or dead animal. The room itself looked like it was falling apart and the kitchen cabinets had seen better days. The AC was absolutely disgusting, that filter doesn't look like it's ever been cleaned .
Teirney
Teirney, 1-night trip
2/10 Terrible
May 10, 2025
Outdated, burnt out light bulb, loose electrical outlet. Friendly staff when they were available. Despite this, it is a place to lay your head for the night.
Brad
Brad, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Sep 29, 2024
The property was great, location was great, easy to get to.
Gisele
Gisele, 1-night trip
8/10 Good
May 4, 2025
Should update the bathroom
Tina
Tina, 1-night trip
2/10 Terrible
Jun 20, 2025
Front desk was good and had no issues with check-in. The room was cleaned properly and had cigarette smell. We reported about the smell and got different room and that does not had cigarette smell but the bathroom was not good. Also the towels, bed spread and pillow case was not good. Found insects inside the room. Overall it was very upsetting experience.
Santhoshkumar
Santhoshkumar, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Mar 4, 2025
Very clean. Good service.
Drew
Drew, 3-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Sep 5, 2024
This place is really beautiful, clean and very well maintained.
Lydiah
Lydiah, 2-night trip
4/10 Poor
Jan 14, 2025
The personnel were awesome! Location and environment not so much!
MICHAEL
MICHAEL, 1-night trip
4/10 Poor
May 7, 2025
The motel was supposedly for people with pets. I understand that part but the bathwoom window looked like there was mold all around the frame it was black. I certainty will not go there again or recommend to anyone.im surprised an inspector would approve such a room.