The Kenora Thistles
The Kenora Thistles, Bernier Drive, Kenora, ON P9N 1S9, Canada- Monument
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Convenient Location and Amenities
Situated on Highway 17 in Kenora, Ontario, Travelodge Hotel offers free Wi-Fi, a restaurant, and bar. The rooms are equipped with modern conveniences like a microwave, fridge, and coffee maker.
Dining and Recreation
Guests can savor delicious meals at Yesterday’s Restaurant and unwind at Thirsty’s Lounge. The hotel boasts indoor and outdoor pools, a hot tub, sauna, and a fitness room for relaxation and leisure activities.
Explore the Outdoors
With Kenora Golf Course nearby and Lake of the Woods just a short distance away, guests can enjoy various outdoor activities like swimming, boating, and fishing. Don't miss the chance to experience all this and more at Travelodge Hotel Kenora.
Check-in from
03:00 PM
Check-out by
11:00 AM
Parking
FREE
Children
Allowed
Pets
Not allowed
1 King Bed
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - Cable channels
Food & Drink - Refrigerator, microwave, and room service
Sleep - Bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower/tub combination, free toiletries, and a hair dryer
Practical - Free weekday newspaper, iron/ironing board, and desk; rollaway beds (surcharge) available on request
Comfort - Climate-controlled air conditioning and daily housekeeping
Accessibility - Accessible bathtub
Need to Know - No rollaway/extra beds available
Non-Smoking
Connecting/adjoining rooms can be requested, subject to availability
Sleeps
Up to 3 guests
3 adults · 2 children
Beds
King bed (151-180 cm wide)
In-room amenities
1 Queen Bed OR 1 Double Sofa Bed
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - Cable channels
Food & Drink - Refrigerator, microwave, coffee/tea maker, and room service
Sleep - Bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower/tub combination, free toiletries, and a hair dryer
Practical - Free weekday newspaper, iron/ironing board, and desk; rollaway beds (surcharge) available on request
Comfort - Climate-controlled air conditioning and daily housekeeping
Accessibility - Accessible bathtub
Need to Know - No rollaway/extra beds available
Non-Smoking
Connecting/adjoining rooms can be requested, subject to availability
Sleeps
Up to 5 guests
5 adults · 4 children
Beds
Queen Bed (150-160 cm wide)
In-room amenities
1 King Bed OR 1 Double Sofa Bed
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - Cable channels
Food & Drink - Refrigerator, microwave, and room service
Sleep - Bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower/tub combination, free toiletries, and a hair dryer
Practical - Free weekday newspaper, iron/ironing board, and desk; rollaway beds (surcharge) available on request
Comfort - Climate-controlled air conditioning and daily housekeeping
Accessibility - Accessible bathtub
Need to Know - No rollaway/extra beds available
Non-Smoking
Connecting/adjoining rooms can be requested, subject to availability
Sleeps
Up to 5 guests
5 adults · 4 children
Beds
King bed (151-180 cm wide)
In-room amenities
Sleeps
Up to 3 guests
3 adults · 2 children
Beds
Extra-large double bed (Super-king size) (181-210 cm wide)
Room details
23 sqm
In-room amenities
Sleeps
Up to 7 guests
7 adults · 6 children
Beds
2 Queen bed (151-180 cm wide)
Room details
33 sqm
In-room amenities
Sleeps
Up to 5 guests
5 adults · 4 children
Beds
2 Queen bed (151-180 cm wide)
Room details
33 sqm
In-room amenities
Sleeps
Up to 5 guests
5 adults · 4 children
Beds
2 Queen bed (151-180 cm wide)
Room details
33 sqm
In-room amenities
Sleeps
Up to 3 guests
3 adults · 2 children
Beds
Extra-large double bed (Super-king size) (181-210 cm wide)
Room details
28 sqm
In-room amenities
Sleeps
Up to 5 guests
5 adults · 4 children
Beds
Queen bed (151-180 cm wide)
Room details
28 sqm
In-room amenities
Sleeps
Up to 5 guests
5 adults · 4 children
Beds
Extra-large double bed (Super-king size) (181-210 cm wide)
Room details
28 sqm
In-room amenities
Sleeps
Up to 3 guests
3 adults · 2 children
Beds
Queen bed (151-180 cm wide)
Room details
23 sqm
In-room amenities
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Provider-sourced guest reviews.
There were blood stains in two of our rooms, in the bathroom, on the carpet, and in the sink. We were told it was hair dye... Well, the sink and the wall could have been washed and wiped. The carpet, understandable. The beds were not comfortable. The noise was also not acceptable - Other people staying at the hotel were not abiding by the after hours quiet time and were yelling outside and running around on the floor above one of the rooms. And the room on the second floor smelled extremely strong of urine.
The carpets smelled musty. Could have used a rug cleaner at least on the rugs. Place can use an upgrade.
Very little. Way over priced. All pool facilities out of services. Beds are worn out.
Same as above. Very old building.narrow stairs. To second floor
The beds were pretty comfortable
Everything was good we just needed a place to stay for the night with our daughter.
The facility was okay.
The carpet was stained. It did not feel clean. Tried not to use anything. The second floor sounded like it was springy. It sounded like the floor joist were weak.
The location
The cleanliness like the carpet has to vaccum and clean properly and the air condition was very noisy hope the management look and check.
clean and comfortable
we are old and needed a ground floor room because didn’t have an elevator
For what we paid compared to the other motels that we had stayed at….day 10 of a road trip….overpriced with continental breakfast not provided…very disappointed.
Price…water and coffee on demand.
Literally nothing.
It was super expensive. We were given a room at the back hall with long term tenants. Doors were hanging off door jams. Incredibly bad odor in the room. Pool and hot tub drained and broken. Not a safe property and we had to leave immediately.
The room was large and had good amenities.
The hallways were very rundown.
The hotel was filthy ,Not only were we told one price but charged another
filthy carpets, condoms on the grass, people urinating outside by the hotel, drunk people harassing us .people deficating on the trail behind hotel carpets in hall and rooms were DISGUSTING.
We paid $340 plus tax for a $99 a night room, we were very unimpressed.
Everything about the motel.
They told me to go somewhere else. Later they charged it to my visa even though they were told to cancel it.
I booked a room and then received an email that my arrival time would not be accommodated. I called the location to confirm this and was told by the hotel to cancel my booking. I asked, and I quote, "You are telling me to spend my money elsewhere?" and he answered yes. Since the hotel turned me away, I requested a refund. The hotel kept my money despite declining to serve me. Not a trustworthy establishment. Shame on them.
The hotel refused me service and kept my money.
Nil
The staff were friendly and helpful.
We had a pet friendly room on the second floor. First floor for pets would have been better. If I remember correctly, the bathroom lighting was extremely dim.
Location
We didn’t stay. The exterior was unkempt looking and not inviting.
Terrible property: run down and dirty; feels unsafe, bed bugs
Rugs were filthy Bed Bugs Needs painting Feels unsafe Other guest partying with windows open Dingy Bath tub was dirty upon arrival-hair and dirt Had to go up stairs with suitcases Parking lot needs cleaning
The room was spotless.
I didn't like that the shower can turn from hot to terribly cold then back to really hot.
It was okay
Nothing much
Good location. Good price. Easy late check-in.
A fair bit of noise from other guests in rooms above and beside. Definitely not sound-proofed.
Price
Noisy
It was very noisy. Ice machine in the hallway and the stairs beside the room. The carpet in the room was filthy
The breakfast was good. Very convenient to get to from the room
The rug was dirty, bathroom was small so no place to put toiletries. Bed was quite soft.
Nyc
Staff are great !!!!!!
Big comfortable beds, nice flat screen tv
What looked like a large blood stain on the floor, too noisy early morning on the second floor
Was clean, staff was friendly.
We didn’t eat breakfast. I was told over the phone complimentary breakfast. When I got there and asked, they said they give me a 10% off voucher for breakfast at the restaurant next door.
I didn’t like them lying to me about there being a free free breakfast.
This was the most affordable option in the Kenora area at the time, even though it ended up being the most expensive stay on my road trip. After several long days of driving, it was actually a very good place to rest. The room was quiet and comfortable, and I was finally able to properly relax and recover from the journey. Overall, it served its purpose well as a stop to recharge.
The bathtub plug was not sealing properly. I had to adjust the rubber seal myself to keep the water in the tub. It worked in the end, but it could use a small repair or replacement.
Not one thing
This was by far the worst hotel I had stayed in . This hotel should be removed off of your site so other people do not fall for this and stay there. Our first night there ; the police had to come arrest 4 people that were fighting in a room down the hall at 3am. There was a crack pipe my son (who’s 10) found on the stairway . To top it off the second night a drunk man kicked in my neighbours door at 1130pm and entered their room screaming “I’m going to kill you carmen” My neighbour had 2 little girls and a little boy staying in their room who I had to bring into our room until the police arrived . They then switched hotels because this one is CLEARLY unsafe. At that point while the police were at the hotel talking to us , another gentlemen got stabbed in the parking lot. There was police officers with helmets and full machine guns in the parking lot , 2 ambulances ALL NIGHT. Me and my two children did not sleep. Then when talking to the manager Sunday morning I was told “this kind of thing never happens” LOL well after reading reviews back to 2021 , it sounds like it does… A LOT
There was no breakfast, so I cannot rate you on that. The only thing that I can say something good about was. Yeah, that the staff was friendly when we checked in
What I didn't like is that advertising that they had a pool and a hot tub right? When they did not, it is out of order and has been for many years and the mattresses were horrible as was the lighting in the bedroom. You could not even do your makeup to get ready to head out for the evening
The restaurant was the only good thing.
The rooms are gross and dated. There was crack pipes in the stairs. Someone broke into one of our hockey teams room while they were sleeping. Someone got stabbed on the property
The service
The beds were hard and springy
it was clean, the tv and cable worked, the bathroom and bedding were sufficiently stocked that we didn't have to request anything
mattresses had springs you could hear, the hot tub didn't work, the room temperature was so hot we had to open the window and turn the thermostat off to get the room comfortable. A little expensive for just a place to sleep and shower.
Huge room, lots of space. Very helpful staff. Awesome water pressure in the shower!
Nothing I can think of
None
Run down, outdated, not a clean scent, noisy drunks outside
There was none.
The room had a terrible odor, and for seniors it was not easy access at all. Very over priced. Most expensive room on our travels.
Location , price and friendly staff
It’s run down but clean
The staff member was friendly and refunded our money
There were 3 drug deals outside in the 15 minutes we were there. Our bed was broken and the smell of the place was putrid.
The hotel is the middle of Kenora and pretty close to everything. Our room was recently renovated and the beds were super comfortable!
It would be nice to see the pools back up and running
Too expensive
I called before booking and was told to use my discount at the front desk during check in, once I got there they said I had to use the discount online. I had to front almost $1000 just for 3 nights, my whole check for the week went to my room. Complete robbery if you ask me.
As I was expressing my issues to the front desk and the guy there was very rude insinuating that I didn't understand how this works and telling me I phoned the wrong number. I had to pull up my phone logs and google the travel Lodge number to prove to him that I called before hand. Still nothing came of it.
Large room, comfy beds, great location.
Very tasty and convenient
Didn't eat breakfast
Appearance was old and not very well maintained. Location felt unsafe with questionable characters in the area.
Right on the main road, didn’t have to go looking for it.
Bed was a little uncomfortable. Could feel the springs in the mattress when we moved.
Not the best location. My room did not feel clean. Very outdated style. Old carpet.
Clean linens, friendly staff, air conditioning, and pet friendly! Right beside McDonald’s, parking in front is a bit inconvenient (but just park at side of building way easier in and out)
Needs updating very old smells inside and too expensive for an old place not acceptable
Place was a dump all around not impressed
Pool was closed, no elevator, evening staff not very friendly, beside a McDonald’s so garbage around parking lot and kids loitering out front. Room did not appear to have been vacuumed.
The staff at this hotel were very nice, but unfortunately this is the worst hotel we have ever stayed in. The property was very dingy. There is no elevator, so we lugged all our things up the dirty stairs, and nearly tripped trying to avoid a pile of hay that was left on the stairs. The room had a disgusting odour to it. Most of everything was worn down and stained. We weren’t comfortable taking off our shoes due to the condition of the carpet. The bathroom had mold in it, and was very dirty. The shower curtain was ripped along the whole top and was also quite worn. I really don’t recommend this place.
Room smelled like someone had thrown up in it just before we got there. The pool is permanently closed. There is a homeless encampment behind the hotel. They stole everything out of the back of my truck. The police won't do anything. The hotel refuses to provide security. GARBAGE HOTEL!
Property stated newly renovated. Not! Hallways and doorways seemed up one step down two with many tripping hazards. Travel with a pet and was horrified to see dirty old wall to wall carpet on the floor of the room. Most pet rooms have vinyl laminate. The shower was amazing and the bed very comfortable. Some confusion at check in but got sorted.
If we had read the reviews prior to booking we probably would not have stayed here. The hotel/motel is needing some updating and the 2 pools are in disrepair. Carpets are badly worn but as the front desk said this is only a one star hotel. Having said that it has no qualms about charging nearly $300 per night. We were on a 30 day road trip and have stayed at far better for considerably less. Needless to say would not stay here again and probably bypass Kenora altogether.
Pet friendly but room was on 2nd floor. Would be better for pet owners to stay on the main level. I think the room was expensive for a 1 night stay but we felt safe and it was nice and clean.
No complaints so far.
The beds and bedding were comfy and clean. The rest of the hotel was fairly clean but kind of smelled. There were crackheads in the parking lot so it felt unsafe for vehicles. The town seemed a bit riddled with crackheads so probs not the hotels fault.
Bit of a dump !way too much money for the place , pool closed like usual , come on kenora you can do better !!!
This place is disgusting
The bathtub needed a better cleaning. The rugs are old and appear not to be clean. It was too expensive for these type of issues.
The disabled parking was in a good location but the two heavy doors, without push button opening, were difficult to manage. The cement sidewalk was not painted to allow us to see a drop off from the cement ramp.
Absolutely disgusting. It was tourist season for they got me with a $350 room which was only worth about $89. The cracked out prostitutes that were hanging on the step of the business across the street kept coming over every time I brought my dog out to pee. The indoor and outdoor pools were drained and not I use, looked like they’ve been out of commission for some time. Key card kept failing and I had to go to the office 3 times in 12 hrs to have it reset.
It was good!
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Cleanliness
3.7/10Multiple complaints about dirty carpets and general uncleanliness.
Service
8.7/10Staff were described as friendly and helpful.
Location
5.2/10Poor location with reports of feeling unsafe.
Room Quality
4.2/10Rooms reported as run down, uncomfortable beds, and bad odors.
Amenities
3.2/10Indoor and outdoor pools were not in use, and facilities were lacking.
Value for Money
4.7/10Costs were highlighted as being too high for the quality provided.
Food and Beverage
7.2/10Review mentioned taste but lack of breakfast.
Overall Experience
4.7/10General dissatisfaction and multiple negative comments overall.
Set on Highway 17 in Kenora, this Travelodge offers easy access for travelers exploring the area.
Savor meals at Yesterday’s Restaurant and unwind at Thirsty’s Lounge within the hotel.
Kenora Golf Course and Lake of the Woods are nearby for outdoor recreation and lakeside outings.