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Modern Motel

2.5 star property
Motel in Thunder Bay with free parking

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Modern Motel offers a tranquil retreat with serene garden grounds and tasty meals at the on-site restaurant. Enjoy practical amenities like in-room WiFi, self parking, and barbecue grills. Attentive staff enhance the experience.

Reviews

6.2 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Room options

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

Room amenity

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
Blackout curtains
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Microwave
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

Blackout curtains, cots/infant beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
Blackout curtains
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Microwave
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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About the area

Map
430 N Cumberland St, Thunder Bay, ON, P7A 2R8

What's nearby

  • OLG Casino Thunder Bay - 3 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Prince Arthur's Landing - 3 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Intercity Shopping Centre - 6 min drive - 6.2 km
  • Lakehead University - 9 min drive - 5.2 km
  • Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre - 9 min drive - 10.0 km

Getting around

  • Thunder Bay, ON (YQT-Thunder Bay Intl.) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Subway - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪On Deck - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Red Lion Smokehouse - ‬2 min drive

About this property

Modern Motel

Motel near Lake Superior
At Modern Motel, you can look forward to a terrace, a garden and a restaurant. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Free self-parking
  • Smoke-free property and barbecues
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All guest rooms at Modern Motel include comforts, such as air conditioning, as well as Guests reviews give good marks for the clean rooms at the property.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Shower/bath combinations and hairdryers
  • TVs with cable channels
  • Fridges, microwaves and cots/infant beds

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • A restaurant

Family friendly

  • Cot (surcharge)
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair accessibility

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Cot (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Free local calls
  • Mobile key entry
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out
A late check-out fee will be charged

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

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets are allowed for an extra charge of CAD 15, per pet, per day, plus a deposit of CAD 100.00 per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
1 total pets
Pets cannot be left unattended
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property on the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cots (infant beds) are available for CAD 10.0 per night

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet deposit: CAD 100.00 per stay
  • Pet fee: CAD 15 per pet, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • A late check-out fee will be charged
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: CAD 10.0 per night

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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cots/infant beds
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

Property is also known as

Modern Motel Thunder Bay
Modern Thunder Bay
Modern Motel Motel
Modern Motel Thunder Bay
Modern Motel Motel Thunder Bay

Frequently asked questions

Is Modern Motel pet-friendly?

Yes, this motel allows pets (limit 1 total). There's a deposit of CAD 100.00 per stay and a fee of CAD 15 per pet, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Modern Motel?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Modern Motel?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Modern Motel?

Checkout is at 11 AM. Late checkout is available for a fee.

Where is Modern Motel located?

Situated in Thunder Bay, this motel is within 2 miles (3 km) of Boulevard Lake Park, Thunder Bay Tourist Pagoda and OLG Casino Thunder Bay. Magnus Theater and Current River Arena are also within 2 miles (3 km).

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Modern Motel Reviews

Reviews

6.2
Rating 10 - Excellent. 97 out of 453 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 97 out of 453 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 81 out of 453 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 74 out of 453 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 104 out of 453 reviews

6.2/10

Cleanliness

7.0/10

Staff & service

5.2/10

Amenities

5.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

5.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Janine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Owner super friendly, clean and welcoming
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Ivan

Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stay here if you really need to
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Remis

Price was pretty good but the hotel itself is very dated the sheets are all very dated the interior is in need of repa
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Ken

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The stay was just what we needed and a short walk next door for food.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gisele

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was great, location was great, easy to get to.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kyle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Sam is very friendly and hospitable
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Sikander

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff - Sayed was very rude when we contacted before check in. Room provided was clean but stinking.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Anmol

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

10/10 Excellent

Lydiah

Great people, beautiful service
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
We love the small Ma&Pa hotels. This owner is the nicest man you will ever meet.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay but it desperately needs renovations.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

Edu

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Poor
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Me mengwaa Kwe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I recommend the modern motel
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Spencer

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

Great deal in Thunder Bay

It is a very nice little hotel that is also pet-friendly. The room was clean, and spacious with decent amenities.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

Karen

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Felt very discriminated and the owner was very rude. The rooms were not as described online. Fees were also increased when checking in not as described online. Very dirty and smelly I don’t recommend anyone staying in this motel or hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Xiaochen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Location is good, a lot of food near by. Staff is really friendly and helpful, facilities is a bit old, but considering the price, it is overall a good experience.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

4/10 Poor

Megan

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Rob

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Stephanie

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This motel is extremely outdated and was not very clean
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

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

It was a fun trip

The price is cheap and the room was clean, and we enjoyed our stay there for 2 days. 🙂
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aravind

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good experience
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

jason

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

Decent

Nice little place. Nothing special
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

TERRENCE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Old but reasonable for the price.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Delainey

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Your very average stop-over motel. You get what you pay for, just needs some TLC in updates. No creepy crawlies though or rodents so that’s 👍
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Cyril

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Its a good nights stay. But if you are picky about how new you want your space this may not be it for you. Pet friendly and accommodated us after arriving past midnight.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023