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Modern Motel

2.5 star property
Guests unwind with delicious meals in the restaurant or stroll through peaceful gardens at this motel where helpful staff ensure relaxing, enjoyable stays.

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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
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning
  • Housekeeping
The current price is AU$109
includes taxes & fees
23 Jan - 24 Jan

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
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

Highlights

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

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About the area

Thunder Bay is home to Modern Motel. Prince Arthur's Landing and Strathcona Golf Course are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Centennial Botanical Conservatory and Northwestern Ontario Sports Hall Of Fame. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Current River Arena or Port Arthur Stadium. Visit our Thunder Bay travel guide
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430 N Cumberland St, Thunder Bay, ON, P7A 2R8

What's nearby

  • Boulevard Lake Park
    17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Thunder Bay Tourist Pagoda
    2 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Magnus Theater
    3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • OLG Casino Thunder Bay
    3 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Prince Arthur's Landing
    3 min drive - 3.0 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • McDonald's
    2 min drive
  • Tim Hortons
    3 min walk
  • On Deck
    3 min drive
  • Subway
    17 min walk
  • Roosters Bistro
    3 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
  • Barbecues and smoke-free property
  • 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
  • Limited on-site self parking

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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

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 does it cost to stay at Modern Motel?

As of 22 Jan 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Modern Motel on 23 Jan 2026 start from AU$109.11, including 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 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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Reviews

Modern Motel Reviews

6.2

6.2

Cleanliness

6.8

Location

7.0

Staff & service

5.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 101 out of 460 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 97 out of 460 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 81 out of 460 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 76 out of 460 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 105 out of 460 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Agnes

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Good hotel, clean rooms, nice staff
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charles

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

Great place to stay

Was a wonderful stay clean and safe area. I enjoyed myself of the staff was very helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

EMILY

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The owner & staff were all very hospitable and authentic. It was clean, safe and close to all resources for food & activities. I’ll Def stay here again when I’m through there next!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Joanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Old motel but clean and bed very comfortable
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

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

William

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean, a little cluttered in the room. Good value for the money.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Rosemarie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I found the owner very pleasant and the room very adequate for the price. I will be staying here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Henriette Genier

Liked: Staff & service
Room was clean , beds were too soft for me . Friendly owner
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lydiah

This place is really beautiful, clean and very well maintained.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

MARICICA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
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.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kyle

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

8/10 Good

Diksha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice and clean place
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lydiah

Great people, beautiful service
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Angela

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
We stayed 1 night and it was just fine for that. Comfortable, clean room.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

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

8/10 Good

Cassidy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff were very friendly, check in was easy and hassle free. Stay overnight with my dog, and had no issues! Would stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn

Liked: Staff & service
It’s not fancy but the sheets and room were clean. It’s a very budget friendly alternative to the bigger hotels.

2/10 Terrible

Brad

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in May 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

10/10 Excellent

Douglas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfy beds and a relatively quiet location. Very clean but needs a new tub/shower as the finish is very worn. I will stay here again on my next trip across Canada.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

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

8/10 Good

Marian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Got some good sleep

Everything was good, shampoo wasn’t great though lol, comfy beds, fast internet, was a good stay
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

6/10 Okay

Eric

An OK place when you just need a bed for the night

The place is really in need of renovations but it was an ok place to stay for a night when passing through. Really appreciated that they were able to provide a very late checkin (almost 2:00 am). Beds were comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

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