Must-see hotels in Northern Ontario

  • Water Tower Inn

    Northern Ontario

    Offering a resort for the price of a room, the Water Tower continues to stand out from the rest with its indoor and outdoor pools, grill-house bar…

  • Rock Island Lodge

    Northern Ontario

    Naturally Superior Adventures' lodge sits along Lake Superior between a craggy expanse of stone and smooth, sandy beach. The four basic rooms are spotless…

  • Voyageur's Lodge

    Northern Ontario

    On the highway opposite Batchawana Bay's 4km of sandy beach, you'll find this roadside motel and diner. Clean and cozy woodsy rooms are perfect for a…

  • Sunset Inn

    Northern Ontario

    This spotless waterfront option has its own private beach in a secluded cove off Lake Nipissing, which amply compensates for the odd lapse in taste…

  • Delta Hotel by Marriott

    Northern Ontario

    Thunder Bay's newest and fanciest hotel, right on the waterfront, is a worthwhile splurge. The rooms are large and full of all amenities, but it's the…

  • Northland Paradise Lodge

    Northern Ontario

    Right on the lake, Northland is a good old-fashioned fishing and hunting lodge with a games room, butchery and tackle-cleaning room. The motel-style rooms…

  • Cree Village Ecolodge

    Northern Ontario

    Cree Village claims to be the northern hemisphere's first indigenous owned and operated lodge. With windows gazing at the tree-lined Moose River, the A…

  • Killarney Mountain Lodge

    Northern Ontario

    In Killarney village, this wooden compound with waterfront accommodations is run by canoeing, kayaking and hiking buffs Killarney Outfitters. The…

  • Strathcona Motel

    Northern Ontario

    This tiny motel has been in the family since personable owner Ken was a kid. Dating back to 1956, the six self-catering units with separate bedrooms are a…

  • Thunder Bay International Hostel

    Northern Ontario

    Colorful bric-a-brac – including antlers, a baby grand piano and an old bus – lies splayed across the shrubby lawn as though Alice in Wonderland were…

  • Salzburgerhof Resort

    Northern Ontario

    Owned and run by an Austrian family since 1972, this little piece of the Tyrol looks right at home on the shores of Lake Superior. Rooms are predictably…

  • Twilight Resort

    Northern Ontario

    This wonderfully isolated spot, just south of the entrance to Lake Superior Provincial Park, was once a camp for Mennonite war objectors sent to work on…

  • Station Inn

    Northern Ontario

    Go one better than staying near the train station by staying on top of it – you'll have no excuse to miss the Polar Bear Express. The salmon-colored hotel…

  • Radisson Sudbury

    Northern Ontario

    Offering 147 comfortable rooms in a central location, Radisson's service and finish are a cut above its competitors. Facilities include a pool, hot tub,…

  • Parkway Motel

    Northern Ontario

    The Polish-owned Parkway's 13 appealing rooms feature microwave, fridge, coffee maker, TV with cable, and the obligatory Group of Seven repros. The rooms…

  • Holiday Inn Express

    Northern Ontario

    Conveniently located opposite the Station Mall, this chain hotel strikes a good balance between functional and decorative with contemporary art in the…

  • Thriftlodge

    Northern Ontario

    One of the best deals in Cochrane, this chain motel offers 40 comfortable rooms with hair dryer, coffee maker and fridge, right next to the passable Terry…

  • Prince Arthur Waterfront Hotel & Suites

    Northern Ontario

    Following a renovation, this stately, century-old building is a good option once again. Rooms are spacious, with a distinctly old-fashioned feel. Where…

  • NorWester

    Northern Ontario

    This fantastic Best Western hotel's location about 15km from downtown is a drawback, but its leafy setting is lovely, the staff are excellent, rooms are…

  • Hudson's Bay Company Staff House

    Northern Ontario

    This rustic and historic building doubles as a museum, with exhibits on the ground floor covering the fur-trading era when Hudson's Bay employees lodged…

  • Best Western Swan Castle Inn

    Northern Ontario

    Opposite the train station, the Best Western has 42 restful rooms and suites with dark wood furniture, crisp white bedsheets and surprisingly grand…

  • Holiday Inn

    Northern Ontario

    From the outside, this Holiday Inn looks frozen in 1972. Inside are refurbished, generic rooms of a good size. There's an indoor pool, hot tub and fitness…

  • Algonquin Hotel

    Northern Ontario

    Built in 1888, this historical building is located close to the Soo's restaurant and shopping district. It's one of the cheaper places in town, but rooms…

  • Lincoln Inn

    Northern Ontario

    The Lincoln is a solid budget choice close to restaurants, with comfortable rooms and self-catering apartments, the latter featuring a bedroom with two…

  • Super 8

    Northern Ontario

    The Super 8 is on the Memorial Ave strip of hotels and motels and is a happy medium between cheaper independent motels and pricier chains. Rooms are…

  • Days Inn & Suites

    Northern Ontario

    This chain hotel is as central to everything as you can get in spread-out Thunder Bay. Kids love the indoor pool. Rooms are clean, spacious and neutrally…

  • Sleep Inn

    Northern Ontario

    This tourist motel in a nice spot by the water has spacious and tidy rooms, an exercise room and sauna.

  • Bristol Motel

    Northern Ontario

    The Bristol offers cheap and cheerful digs, with comfortable beds, functional wi-fi, fridge and TV in the rooms compensating for the worn carpets…

  • Comfort Inn

    Northern Ontario

    Opposite the waterfront, this early '90s motel was undergoing a renovation when we visited. The comfortable and spacious rooms include a microwave, a…

  • Rossport Inn and Cabins

    Northern Ontario

    The historic Rossport Inn has pleased passers-through since the Canadian Pacific Railway Company built it in 1884. Its kind owners have retired, but still…

  • Gray's Log House

    Northern Ontario

    Escape the downtown bustle and retreat to this two-bedroom, one-bathroom pioneer log cabin near Trout Lake, 10km east of town. There's a rustic camping…

  • Super 8

    Northern Ontario

    This affordable option compensates for its worn corridor carpets and patchy wi-fi with helpful staff and a free continental breakfast. Rooms are…

  • The Lilypad Guesthouse

    Northern Ontario

    If you are looking to stay overnight in Moosonee, the Lilypad Guesthouse is your best option. Be sure to book in advance as there are only two units and…