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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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English River Inn on Umber Lake offers a warm, restorative welcome. Guests can toast marshmallows at the firepit or explore peaceful garden paths. With in-room WiFi and 24/7 front desk service, visitors stay connected while truly unwinding.

Reviews

6.2 out of 10

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Bedroom, Lake View, Lakeside

1 bedroom, down duvets, free minibar, individually decorated

Standard Room, 1 Bedroom, Lake View, Lakeside

Highlights

Porch/lanai
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Free minibar items
Blackout curtains
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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1 bedroom, down duvets, 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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1 bedroom, down duvets, free minibar, individually decorated

Deluxe Room

Highlights

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

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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

Motel near Umber Lake
English River Inn provides amenities, such as a firepit and a garden. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • Free self-parking
  • A 24-hour front desk, coffee/tea in reception and barbecues
  • A dock and outdoor furniture
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All rooms are individually furnished, and feature comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces and separate sitting areas, in addition to perks such as free stocked minibars and free WiFi.
Extra amenities include:
  • Heating and portable fans
  • Baths or showers and free toiletries
  • Porches or lanais, wardrobes/cupboards and separate sitting areas

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

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 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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets are 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 at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: CAD 25 per accommodation (varies based on length of stay)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Cleaning/housekeeping/linen 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 and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that 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 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?

Checkout 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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Reviews

English River Inn Reviews

6.2

6.2

Cleanliness

5.4

Amenities

7.4

Staff & service

6.0

Eco-friendliness

5.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 39 out of 198 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 43 out of 198 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 46 out of 198 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 32 out of 198 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 38 out of 198 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A nice peaceful place to stay in a beautiful part of Ontario.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Rosa Maria

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

8/10 Good

Alyssa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property was clean and beautiful. Being to close to the lake and hearing the loons was fantastic. Would 100% stay again, only thing we wish we had was coffee for leaving.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

judy

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

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

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

6/10 Okay

R

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
While the room was clean and the bed comfortable, the property is in much need of maintenance work. Note that there are no facilities around for food or coffee. There is a small fridge in the room, but no coffee machine, so be prepared.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Kristyn

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

10/10 Excellent

Khaled

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

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

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

10/10 Excellent

Cathy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Peaceful location and friendly owners.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

Ron

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Don’t stay here!

Terrible room. Tv did not work until I requested money back then he borrowed from another room to fix it. No facecloths, no top sheets, no ac, pillows were flat, no soap, coffee machine but no coffee, sink was plugged with a disgusting glob of I don’t know what.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Arie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice clean rooms. Simple but very functional. Staff was the best. And the home cooking brought rightbto your room. Great food!! Definitely would stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

DEZI

Room was clean..byt beds were too soft for my liking...very warm...only had a fan to cool off Lake view was beautiful...
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
There's limited accommodations between Thunder Bay and Dryden. It's all you need while you're crossing the country. Or moose hunting. Friendly staff. I'd recommend it!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

edward

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Was interesting but did the job
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Shirley E

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a fishing lodge. It was not very clean. The owner did let us check in early. I would not recommend this hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Mari-anne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Stay for the scenery

Staff was very helpful and checked the room. We had stayed before so we made this a stop. Unfortunately our sink was plugged and there was garbage under the beds. Other than that, sheets and room were clean. No lights are left on at night so be careful. Will probably stay again. Beautiful scenery.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

2/10 Terrible

Prinnie

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The motel rooms are definitely in need of a refresh. They harken back to the 1970s. I did not feel safe on the property and did not sleep well at all. The young man who checked me in was, however, very nice and very friendly
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

4/10 Poor

Linda

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The bed was comfortable, but only had a bottom sheet (looked like brand new) and a comforter! I doubt that it gets washed after every guest! Good shower. The kitchenette is community but kitchenettes were advertised. It was filthy, cold water only for dishes (found this out after eating). Stove and hot plate looked like a fire waiting to happen. Won’t be back.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
There was a problem but it was rectified thank you.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Jeff

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
No ice although they tried to make some.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024