Name: Nights Inn Motel
Address: 180 MacDougall Street, Thunder Bay, Canada, Thunder Bay, Ontario, CA
Price range: US$102–US$110 per night
Rating: 7.67

What guests think

At Nights Inn Motel, travelers consistently find clean, budget-friendly rooms and notably friendly staff, while the property itself is older and basic in a commercial area; several reviews also note smoke or musty odors.

Rooms are basic and dated overall, with some renovated spaces, comfortable beds, and occasional noise from thin walls or passing trains. Amenities are limited: many mention no in-room coffee or ice, and some rooms lack individual temperature control or air conditioning. Several guests felt the surroundings were sketchy, though highway access and quick food options are convenient. Expect a simple, affordable stopover with friendly service.

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Facilities

Parking is convenient, and many rooms include a microwave and fridge. Several reviews note limited amenities, especially no in-room coffee and no ice machine; some also report no air conditioning.

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Carla

25 Sept 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Our room was clean; the staff were very friendly and concerned about our experience. The parking was convenient and location was easy to get downtown or out of the city.

8

Joyce

6 Sept 2023

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Stayed 1 night

It’s a basic, clean room. TV channel selections were really poor, almost all channels you had to pay extra for. The gentleman running the motel was very nice and helpful.

8

Richard

15 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Friendly Staff and lots of parking

8

Christopher

9 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

All was good. It is a budget motel however everything was in good condition, tidy and clean. Microwave and fridge were an added feature that came in handy. Dining opportunities in the area are primarily take-out.

10

Carolyn

9 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Clean and spacious room, parking good, comphy bed.

8

Trevor

11 Aug 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Only negative thing was that there was no air conditioner.

10

Jeff

8 Sept 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Well kept basic room. Staff was very good. No coffee in room or in office.

10

Judy

2 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Kind and friendly welcome. Clean room. Microwave and fridge in room. No coffee maker. Bring your own kettle.

10

Guy

10 Nov 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Excellent price. Clean. NO ICE Machine

8

Karen

4 Sept 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

The staff are awesome. Clean and quiet rooms. No air conditioning but for the price I can't complain. Only improvement I would suggest is screens on the windows so they could be opened for some breeze during the night.

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Cleanliness

Many guests praise very clean rooms and a tidy property. Recurring criticisms include smoke or musty odors and occasional lapses like stained linens or missing facecloths.

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jaime

15 Jul 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Clean & quiet room, friendly staff, building a bit outdated. A good value overall

6

Sylvie

12 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

c'est un auberge sans fumée et ca sentait tellement la cigarette dans les passages et les chambres. Les cendriers sont près des portes d'entrer donc la senteur remplie l'auberge

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Mark

26 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

I’ll start with the positives. The staff was extremely friendly and moving my valuables from my car into the room was very convenient. Unfortunately, despite having a non-smoking room, I smelt cigarette smoke the entire time I was there. The visitors next-door and above my room were extremely loud and chains smoked cigarettes in front of my door all night. The rest was OK aside from the blanket smelling a little bit like BO. I got a terrible sleep due to the noise and smell and left in the morning with a huge headache. I think unfortunately you get what you pay for in this situation so be careful if you have children or sensitivities to smoke.

10

HOCHAN

8 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Clean room. Friendly staff. Chinese restaurant and convenience store right beside it.

10

Debra

14 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Excellent check-in. Very friendly. Absolute quiet at night. Beds very comfortable. Room very clean. Older hotel. Two levels. No elevator (only 2 levels) Brown carpet in rooms. Brown sheets. Brown velvet bedspread. Television with cable. Microwave Fridge. Water pressure excellent. No coffee (Tim’s practically across street). Free parking. $149 we paid on hotels.com booked 2 weeks ahead. Hotel for us for just passing thru TBay.

10

john

30 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Room clean and check in went smoothly

10

Ian

23 Jan 2026

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Stayed 1 night

Yes the room was very clean and the staff as usual was very courteous

4

Michael

12 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Smells bad in room like BO Bed smalls bad- (had to put a bath towel over my pillow so I could sleep) Bathroom in poor shape Generally run down and sketchy.

8

Tenjing

5 Aug 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The check in and out was very easy and quick. It’s a great spot for the night just for sleep, the room is clean but still see some stains on the sheets. Will recommend to others and come again for sure

2

Andrew

28 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Staff were nice, but room smelled really terrible. Did not seem thoroughly cleaned. Window didn't have a screen on it, so it was either choke in the stench or get eaten alive by blackflies. Lobby smelled like cigarettes.

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Rooms

Rooms are basic and dated with dark decor in places; some have been renovated and beds are generally comfortable. Noise from trains and thin walls is noted, along with limited temperature control or lack of AC and minor bathroom issues.

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Erin

26 Oct 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Room was really clean, beds were very comfy, and there was a really nice bathroom in my room. The staff were very friendly and kind!

8

William

12 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Room was very dark, lights were very poorly setup. Bedding was all dark as were towels. Door did not have secondary lock and heat was provided by a portable heater. Paid for what we got, room and hall was clean.

10

Lou-Anne

2 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Check in was quick. 2 staff members were very accomodating. Big room with a good size fridge/freezer, room was clean.. comfy bed. Would stay there again.

6

Yet-Boon

6 Oct 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The room is o.k. but too simple. The A.C, is central controlled. The insulation is bad so that you can hear people walking and talking next door!

6

Brian

19 May 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Budget motel that is dated but clean, with comfortable beds. Trains next door did not bother us, but walls are paper thin and you can hear your neighbours. Good overnight stop for travellers.

6

Larissa

29 Mar 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Check-in was easy. Trains running non-stop like 10 meters from the motel. The property is pretty run-down.

8

Carolyn

28 Jun 2023

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Stayed 1 night

room newly renovated

8

Richad

3 Aug 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Low cost accommodations in peak demand season. Too close to harbour. Noise from train movements all night.

6

Lurdes

27 Aug 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Very poor colour choices in the room, totally dark!

6

Paul

13 May 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The beds were really comfortable, but the let down was the bathroom, definitely needs renovating. The plunger for the shower head didnt function properly so you had water from the showerhead and the faucet at the same time. Very frustrating.

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Service

Service is widely described as friendly, helpful, and efficient at check-in, with staff offering tips and accommodations. A few reports of poor interactions appear but are uncommon.

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Sarah

30 Aug 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The greeting I recieved was super welcoming. The rooms are super clean. It is clearly a very popular accommodation as the parking lot was full. Great accommodation for a great price!

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Jodie

11 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Excellent checkin - great staff, thank you!

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Tyler

7 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Greeted with a smile, after an extremely stress fueled day it was much needed!! Offered late check out in order to get a repair done on my vehicle! Clean rooms, great price, friendly staff Can’t ask for more !! Thank you so much!

8

Rosemarie

2 Feb 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Easy check in, quiet, and clean.

10

Karen

6 Sept 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Staff are always awesome. This is my go to place in Thunder Bay. Reasonably priced, clean and quiet. Staff are always friendly and helpful.

10

Smiley

9 Aug 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Friendly helpful staff and sparkling clean! Zero complaints, would stay again. Thank you Rob for a quick and informative check in, we had a lovely stay!

10

Randy

27 Mar 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Friendly staff, clean room, was able to check in quickly late in the evening on the way into town without issue.

10

jeff

16 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Beautiful park nearby. Staff was very helpful in giving us directions to the park and nearby restaurants. Clean rooms and good price. My favorite place to stay in thunder bay

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Jona

1 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

terrible staff service

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Jennifer

4 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very clean, comfortable rooms. Front desk staff was very friendly and welcoming.

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Location

Situated in an industrial area near railway tracks, with some noting proximity to the jail, the surroundings feel sketchy to several guests. Still, it’s convenient for highway access and driving to downtown or eateries.

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Charisse

6 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Not the best area to stay the night, but fine otherwise.

10

Brock

14 Oct 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Staff was excellent, rooms were very clean. Only negative is that it’s far from alot of places. There is a bus stop right by though

6

Bryan

1 Oct 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Clean and with responsive management. However the motel is somewhat out of the way and we need to be closer to downtown.

10

Walter

21 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Close to highway

8

Don

14 Jul 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Property well maintained for older old school motel. It is dated but clean and quiet. Located in industrial area. Staff very nice.

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Wendy

16 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Staff were very friendly. Hotel wasn’t in the best part of the town but the price was right. Room was clean except for the smell which dissipated once we put the A/C on. Close to the train tracks but not far from the waterfront and nice restaurants.

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Richad

3 Aug 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Low cost accommodations in peak demand season. Too close to harbour. Noise from train movements all night.

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Wlodzimierz

10 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Hotels is locates by the railway tracks ,expect some noise even at night. Parking safety was just fine to me .

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Mike

12 Aug 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Was in a very bad part of town did not feel safe

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Rob

12 Aug 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The property is only a few hundred yards from the city jail in an area of town that is mostly commercial/light industry. Hotels are hard to come by in Thunder Bay at a reasonable price - so this option suited our needs. Decor is quite outdated and need of renovations, but for a night on the road with a late arrival and early departure - it suited our needs just fine.

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Dining

No on-site breakfast or coffee is provided, so many rely on nearby options like Tim Hortons or take-out. Staff sometimes suggest places to eat; a neighboring Chinese spot is mentioned, and one guest noted a listed restaurant/bar was closed.

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Rick

15 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Was a bit away from any good dining. Lots of fast food available. Room was clean and quiet. Could have used a bath mat.

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vance

15 Sept 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Good sleep clean and ask for coffee:)

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HOCHAN

8 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Clean room. Friendly staff. Chinese restaurant and convenience store right beside it.

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David

15 Jun 2023

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Stayed 1 night

It said resturant and bar both there and both closed. This is one reason I picked it. Sleep, foid and drink in one spot what a joke

8

Christopher

9 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

All was good. It is a budget motel however everything was in good condition, tidy and clean. Microwave and fridge were an added feature that came in handy. Dining opportunities in the area are primarily take-out.

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Stuart

24 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

front deck had great suggestions for close by restaurants.

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Bryanne

7 Sept 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The gentleman at the front desk was friendly and accomodating. We also met one of the housekeepers. She was friendly as well. The room itself was very clean and the beds were comfortable. Unfortunately, there were a few tiny issues. Nice towels and hand towels, but no facecloths. No in-room coffee maker, and no coffee available in the office area in the morning. That said, there's a gas station half a block away where coffee can be purchased. Lastly, the bedside lamp kept flickering and would not stay on. All in all, for the price, this motel is a great place to stay. We would stay here again.

10

Jeff

8 Sept 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Well kept basic room. Staff was very good. No coffee in room or in office.

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jeff

16 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Beautiful park nearby. Staff was very helpful in giving us directions to the park and nearby restaurants. Clean rooms and good price. My favorite place to stay in thunder bay

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Karen

9 Sept 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Appeared rundown and tired. No amenities (ie soap, shampoo). Thankfully we had our own. No coffee or tea, but Tim Horton's was just down the road. Convenient location, but in the industrial part of the city.

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Month	Average price
January	US$65
February	US$69
March	US$70
April	US$70
May	US$74
June	US$78
July	US$87
August	US$94
September	US$82
October	US$71
November	US$72
December	US$70

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
				1 $110	2 $110	3 $110
4 $110	5 $110	6 $110	7 $110	8 $110	9 $110	10 $110
11 $110	12 $110	13 $110	14 $110	15 $110	16 $110	17 $110
18 $110	19 $110	20 $110	21 $110	22 $110	23 $110	24 $110
25 $110	26 $110	27 $110	28 $110	29 $110	30 $110	31 $110

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