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Modern Motel

2.5 star property
Motel in Thunder Bay with free parking

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Terrace/patio
Standard Room, 2 Double Beds | Room amenity
Blackout drapes, cribs/infant beds, free WiFi, bed sheets
Front of property
Front of property
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.

Reviews

6.2 out of 10

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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Standard Room, 2 Double Beds | Blackout drapes, cribs/infant beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Room amenity

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • 200 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
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About the neighborhood

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.
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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 - 4 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Lakehead University - 7 min drive - 5.5 km
  • Intercity Shopping Centre - 8 min drive - 6.2 km
  • 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
  • ‪Subway - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Red Lion Smokehouse - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Roosters Bistro - ‬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
  • Barbecue grills and smoke-free premises
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Modern Motel offer comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi. Guest reviews say good things about the clean rooms at the property.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Shower/tub combinations and hair dryers
  • TVs with cable channels
  • Refrigerators, microwaves, and cribs/infant beds

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 transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • A restaurant

Family friendly

  • Crib (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 elevator
  • Wheelchair accessibility

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Crib (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 available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
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 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 at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

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

Property 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 cribs/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 elevators

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?

Check-out is at 11 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee.

Where is Modern Motel located?

Situated in Thunder Bay, this motel is within 2 mi (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 mi (3 km).

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Modern Motel Reviews

Reviews

6.2
Rating 10 - Excellent. 97 out of 450 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 96 out of 450 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 80 out of 450 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 74 out of 450 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 103 out of 450 reviews

6.2/10

Cleanliness

7.0/10

Staff & service

5.2/10

Amenities

5.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.0/10

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

10/10 Excellent

Sapan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Budget friendly. Loved being there
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bill

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
A little dated but good place for single person traveling
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Agnes

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

6/10 Okay

Richard

Nothing to complain about very average Would stay again hopefully cheaper
Stayed 1 night in Jun 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

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

4/10 Poor

Ivan

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Joey

Liked: Staff & service
Loved the stone bears on the entrance, appreciated the kind manager who waited up for us as we were delayed arriving. Very friendly
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Doris

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Room was clean. Outdoor needs some attention. Lots of spiderwebs.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

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

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

4/10 Poor

Edu

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

Anmol

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

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Everything work but it needs updates like wall paint or newer bedding. There was a lot of people coming and going from a few rooms which was questionable.
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

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

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

Tina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Should update the bathroom
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

2/10 Terrible

Teirney

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

10/10 Excellent

Drew

Very clean. Good service.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025