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

11 Sept 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

27 Sept 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Old property which is quite outdated.

8

Roy

11 Aug 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Old fashioned Mom and pop motel

8

Christopher

6 Jun 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

30 Oct 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Basic night sleep thats it.

10

Lesley

12 Jul 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

10 Oct 2023

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Stayed 1 night

This property has seen better days

8

Kevin

30 Sept 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

24 Aug 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Clean, pet friendly, owner is very pleasant.

10

Deborah

12 Sept 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

28 Aug 2023

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Stayed 1 night

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

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Jodie

24 Jul 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.

10

Paula

14 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

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

4

Suzanne

14 Jul 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Ants everywhere

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Melissa

9 Sept 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.

10

Amanda

20 Aug 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

30 Sept 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

7 Sept 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

29 Aug 2024

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Stayed 1 night

clean good service quiet close to highway..

10

Wanda

8 Jun 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

28 Jul 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

28 Aug 2023

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Stayed 1 night

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

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Julie

14 Oct 2023

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Stayed 1 night

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

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Christopher

6 Jun 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

9 Sept 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

15 Jul 2024

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Stayed 1 night

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

8

Kevin

30 Sept 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

5 Jul 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

7 Sept 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

10

Wanda

8 Jun 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

7 Oct 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

24 Jul 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

6 Jun 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

14 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

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

10

Jaime

5 Jul 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.

8

Denis

28 Aug 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Great place. Owner a great welcoming person.

8

Jeff

2 Oct 2024

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Stayed 1 night

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

10

Wanda

8 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Comfy and clean Excellent location Service is exemplary

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Deborah

12 Sept 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

23 Aug 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

28 Aug 2023

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Stayed 1 night

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

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Julian

11 Sept 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

24 Jul 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

6 Jun 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

10 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Handy to the highway.

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Jim

28 Jul 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

30 Sept 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

6 Aug 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely spot across from the river.

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Anna-Lisa

11 Jun 2023

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Stayed 1 night

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

10

Nicole

11 Jun 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

11 Sept 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

6 Jun 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

30 Sept 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

6 Jul 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

12 Sept 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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