Is parking available at the property?

Yes, free self parking is available on-site.

What are the check-in and check-out times?

Check-in is from 4:00 PM to 9:00 PM, and check-out is at 11:00 AM. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request.

What is the location of the property in relation to key landmarks?

The property is located in Blind River, 3 minutes from Huron Pines Golf and Country Club and 6 minutes from Blind River Marina. It is also 4.1 miles from Boom Camp Trailhead and 5.9 miles from Lake Huron.

What are the policies for guests staying with children?

Children 11 years old and younger stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.

MacIver's Motel & Campground

What guests think

At MacIver's Motel & Campground, travellers describe a classic, no-frills roadside stop with clean, comfortable rooms and warm, family-run service, but note dated decor, limited amenities, and occasional issues such as noise, pests, or spotty Wi‑Fi.

Its highway-side location is convenient for stopovers and offers river or lake views, though some guests reported traffic noise. Service is repeatedly praised as welcoming and responsive, with late arrivals accommodated. Expect a simple, budget-friendly stopover with personable hosts.

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Facilities

Amenities are limited, and the property is pet friendly. Overall it is a simple, no-frills setup.

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Julian

Sep 11, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Inexpensive basic motel on the road. Good place to walk dog. Not much food around.

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Ronald

Sep 27, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Old property which is quite outdated.

8

Roy

Aug 11, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Old fashioned Mom and pop motel

8

Christopher

Jun 6, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Older, but cute little motel. We had a room in the back so no highway noise. Had difficulty connecting to wifi, called and had help at the door in minutes (our fault - wifi was great). Beautiful area with a short drive into town for food.

8

Patricia

Oct 30, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Basic night sleep thats it.

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Lesley

Jul 12, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Maciver’s is a wonderful place to stay. It’s our go-to any time driving up the North Shore. Modest, private, local and with deep roots in the Blind River area. A treasure.

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Louise

Oct 10, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

This property has seen better days

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Kevin

Sep 30, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Old school, drive up motel. Very retro, but brings about the vibes of a pleasant nostalgia. Room was clean and serviceable. Limited amenities, but Tim’s was only 5 minutes away for morning coffee. We enjoyed sitting out with a beer, watching the sun set over the Spanish River.

10

Deborah

Aug 24, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Clean, pet friendly, owner is very pleasant.

10

Deborah

Sep 12, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

I stay at McIvers every year when I make the trek across the country to see family. Always a good stay. Clean, comfortable, and the staff is always helpful and courteous. They are pet friendly too which I appreciate. Bonus, Tim Horton's is only 5 minutes down the road, lol.

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Cleanliness

Rooms are frequently described as clean, but a few guests reported issues such as dirty linens or ants.

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Reginald

Aug 28, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The scenery was breathtaking and rooms where very clean and comfortable.

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Jodie

Jul 24, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

We arrived very late. Just called in the afternoon and they left our room opened with the key in the room. Nice, convenient clean room. Beautiful lake and falls accross the street.

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Paula

Jun 14, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The warm welcome was nice when entering door. Room was cute and clean and comfortable.

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Suzanne

Jul 14, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Ants everywhere

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Melissa

Sep 9, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Dirty pillows and towels. Wifi not working at back rooms of motel. Room smelly. Don't stay here.

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Amanda

Aug 20, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Wonderful location, family owned business that's been operated by them for over 77 years. The room was very clean, as was the bathroom. Service was great! I plan to return whenever I travel that area. Oh, and there were three beautiful cranes that wander the property!

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Kevin

Sep 30, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Old school, drive up motel. Very retro, but brings about the vibes of a pleasant nostalgia. Room was clean and serviceable. Limited amenities, but Tim’s was only 5 minutes away for morning coffee. We enjoyed sitting out with a beer, watching the sun set over the Spanish River.

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Marius

Sep 7, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

It’s really scary to sleep there. I can’t sleep all night that noise room too small small bed dirty room etc

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daphne

Aug 29, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

clean good service quiet close to highway..

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Wanda

Jun 8, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Comfy and clean Excellent location Service is exemplary

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Rooms

Rooms are basic and older but comfortable for many, with scenic views in some and quieter stays in the back. Downsides mentioned include small layouts, occasional noise, mixed Wi‑Fi, and reports of limited air conditioning in hot weather or heating issues.

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Roxanne

Jul 28, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

I had one of the best sleeps in months at the motel. And the tub was just what I needed at the end of a long day of travel.Tyler and his dad were very welcoming. The bed was SUPER comfortable and I appreciated the fridge, microwave, and tv. I would definitely stay there again! Highly recommend.

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Reginald

Aug 28, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The scenery was breathtaking and rooms where very clean and comfortable.

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Julie

Oct 14, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Clean room. Heating was defective. Uncomfortable mattress. Very friendly greeting.

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Christopher

Jun 6, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Older, but cute little motel. We had a room in the back so no highway noise. Had difficulty connecting to wifi, called and had help at the door in minutes (our fault - wifi was great). Beautiful area with a short drive into town for food.

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Melissa

Sep 9, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Dirty pillows and towels. Wifi not working at back rooms of motel. Room smelly. Don't stay here.

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John

Jul 15, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

They could use air conditioning. Stayed when it was 32 degress.

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Kevin

Sep 30, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Old school, drive up motel. Very retro, but brings about the vibes of a pleasant nostalgia. Room was clean and serviceable. Limited amenities, but Tim’s was only 5 minutes away for morning coffee. We enjoyed sitting out with a beer, watching the sun set over the Spanish River.

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Jaime

Jul 5, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

Very clean room, good amenities (Small fridge is pretty cold, in contrast to other motels’, whose units are just slightly cool.), and well-kept premises. Liked my room’s lakeside view. A unique experience in my hotel/motel stays is the friendly innkeeper at this location. As well as the owner’s son even sending a welcoming email when you book. Talk of great personal touches.

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Marius

Sep 7, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

It’s really scary to sleep there. I can’t sleep all night that noise room too small small bed dirty room etc

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Wanda

Jun 8, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Comfy and clean Excellent location Service is exemplary

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Service

Staff are friendly, welcoming, and helpful, with quick responses and smooth late check-ins.

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Tierra

Oct 7, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Suprisingly Pleasant!!! We are from Atlanta, Ga came to visit family on the reservation for a week on an unplanned visit, the motel gave a cabin feel with the lake right across the street omg!!!! most beautiful scenery to wake up to. The staff was sooooooo accomadating . Will book again for sure.

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Jodie

Jul 24, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

We arrived very late. Just called in the afternoon and they left our room opened with the key in the room. Nice, convenient clean room. Beautiful lake and falls accross the street.

8

Christopher

Jun 6, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Older, but cute little motel. We had a room in the back so no highway noise. Had difficulty connecting to wifi, called and had help at the door in minutes (our fault - wifi was great). Beautiful area with a short drive into town for food.

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Paula

Jun 14, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The warm welcome was nice when entering door. Room was cute and clean and comfortable.

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Jaime

Jul 5, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

Very clean room, good amenities (Small fridge is pretty cold, in contrast to other motels’, whose units are just slightly cool.), and well-kept premises. Liked my room’s lakeside view. A unique experience in my hotel/motel stays is the friendly innkeeper at this location. As well as the owner’s son even sending a welcoming email when you book. Talk of great personal touches.

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Denis

Aug 28, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Great place. Owner a great welcoming person.

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Jeff

Oct 2, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Nice view of the river across the road. Very friendly staff.

10

Wanda

Jun 8, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Comfy and clean Excellent location Service is exemplary

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Deborah

Sep 12, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

I stay at McIvers every year when I make the trek across the country to see family. Always a good stay. Clean, comfortable, and the staff is always helpful and courteous. They are pet friendly too which I appreciate. Bonus, Tim Horton's is only 5 minutes down the road, lol.

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Tom

Aug 23, 2022

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Stayed 1 night

Arrived at 8.30 gentleman in the office had everything ready to go gave me an option of two rooms bed and bedding very neat and clean only thing that was missing in the morning I noticed i had no shampoo in the room (very minor concern)

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Location

Right off the highway with river and lake views; convenient for stopovers, though some mention traffic noise and limited nearby dining.

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Reginald

Aug 28, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The scenery was breathtaking and rooms where very clean and comfortable.

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Julian

Sep 11, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Inexpensive basic motel on the road. Good place to walk dog. Not much food around.

8

Jodie

Jul 24, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

We arrived very late. Just called in the afternoon and they left our room opened with the key in the room. Nice, convenient clean room. Beautiful lake and falls accross the street.

8

Christopher

Jun 6, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Older, but cute little motel. We had a room in the back so no highway noise. Had difficulty connecting to wifi, called and had help at the door in minutes (our fault - wifi was great). Beautiful area with a short drive into town for food.

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Robert

Jun 10, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Handy to the highway.

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Jim

Jul 28, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Right on the highway. A bonus and a detriment at the same time. It was convenient though.

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Kevin

Sep 30, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Old school, drive up motel. Very retro, but brings about the vibes of a pleasant nostalgia. Room was clean and serviceable. Limited amenities, but Tim’s was only 5 minutes away for morning coffee. We enjoyed sitting out with a beer, watching the sun set over the Spanish River.

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Jo-Anne

Aug 6, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely spot across from the river.

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Anna-Lisa

Jun 11, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Easy to find, affordable stopover on your way up north.

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Nicole

Jun 11, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Convenient and beautiful.

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Dining

No on-site dining is mentioned; nearby options seem limited, though Tim Hortons is a short drive and staff offer suggestions.

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Julian

Sep 11, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Inexpensive basic motel on the road. Good place to walk dog. Not much food around.

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Christopher

Jun 6, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Older, but cute little motel. We had a room in the back so no highway noise. Had difficulty connecting to wifi, called and had help at the door in minutes (our fault - wifi was great). Beautiful area with a short drive into town for food.

8

Kevin

Sep 30, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Old school, drive up motel. Very retro, but brings about the vibes of a pleasant nostalgia. Room was clean and serviceable. Limited amenities, but Tim’s was only 5 minutes away for morning coffee. We enjoyed sitting out with a beer, watching the sun set over the Spanish River.

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Ed

Jul 6, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

We were travelling thru the area and stayed one night as planned. The staff was friendly and suggested dinner options in the area. The accommodations were as expected...clean, quiet room at a reasonable price. An available hair dryer would be appreciated.

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Deborah

Sep 12, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

I stay at McIvers every year when I make the trek across the country to see family. Always a good stay. Clean, comfortable, and the staff is always helpful and courteous. They are pet friendly too which I appreciate. Bonus, Tim Horton's is only 5 minutes down the road, lol.

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MacIver's Motel & Campground

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