Academy Park
Academy Park, Thunder Bay, ON, Canada- Park
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Convenient Location and Attractions
The Econo Lodge hotel in Thunder Bay is perfectly situated near Confederation College and Lakehead University, offering easy access to popular local attractions like Thunder Bay Charity Casino and Centennial Botanical Conservatory.
Outdoor Activities and Recreation
Guests can explore the area's outdoor recreation options, from Boulevard Lake to Lake Superior, with a range of activities such as picnic spots, swimming beaches, and canoe rentals, ensuring a fun-filled stay.
Amenities and Services
Enjoy complimentary continental breakfast, coffee, and local calls during your stay. Business travelers will appreciate the copy and fax services available. The hotel also offers spacious air-conditioned rooms with cable TV, ensuring a comfortable and convenient visit.
Book your stay at Econo Lodge Thunder Bay for a delightful and hassle-free experience.
Check-in from
03:00 PM
Check-out by
11:00 AM
Parking
FREE
Children
Allowed
Pets
Not allowed
Sleeps
Up to 3 guests
3 adults · 2 children
Beds
Extra-large double bed (Super-king size) (181-210 cm wide)
Room details
180 sqm
In-room amenities
Sleeps
Up to 5 guests
5 adults · 4 children
Beds
Sofa bed (Variable Size), 2 Queen bed (151-180 cm wide)
Room details
180 sqm
In-room amenities
Sleeps
Up to 2 guests
2 adults · 1 children
Beds
Extra-large double bed (Super-king size) (181-210 cm wide)
Room details
160 sqm
In-room amenities
Sleeps
Up to 2 guests
2 adults · 1 children
Beds
Extra-large double bed (Super-king size) (181-210 cm wide)
Room details
160 sqm
In-room amenities
Sleeps
Up to 5 guests
5 adults · 4 children
Beds
2 Queen bed (151-180 cm wide)
Room details
180 sqm
In-room amenities
Sleeps
Up to 4 guests
4 adults · 3 children
Beds
2 Queen bed (151-180 cm wide)
Room details
160 sqm
In-room amenities
Sleeps
Up to 4 guests
4 adults · 3 children
Beds
2 Queen bed (151-180 cm wide)
Room details
180 sqm
In-room amenities
Sleeps
Up to 4 guests
4 adults · 3 children
Beds
2 Queen bed (151-180 cm wide)
Room details
160 sqm
In-room amenities
Sleeps
Up to 4 guests
4 adults · 3 children
Beds
2 Queen bed (151-180 cm wide)
Room details
160 sqm
In-room amenities
Sleeps
Up to 2 guests
2 adults · 1 children
Beds
Extra-large double bed (Super-king size) (181-210 cm wide)
Room details
160 sqm
In-room amenities
Sleeps
Up to 5 guests
5 adults · 4 children
Beds
2 Queen bed (151-180 cm wide)
Room details
200 sqm
In-room amenities
2 Queen Beds
Internet - Free WiFi 25+ Mbps
Entertainment - 43-inch TV with cable channels
Food & Drink - Mini-fridge and microwave
Sleep - Bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, bathtub or shower, free toiletries, and a hair dryer
Practical - Laptop workspace, iron/ironing board (on request), and window screens
Comfort - Climate-controlled air conditioning and daily housekeeping
Accessibility - Hardwood flooring in room
Non-Smoking
Sleeps
Up to 4 guests
4 adults · 2 children
Beds
2 Queen Bed (150-160 cm wide)
In-room amenities
2 Queen Beds
Internet - Free WiFi 25+ Mbps
Entertainment - 43-inch TV with cable channels
Food & Drink - Mini-fridge and microwave
Sleep - Bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, bathtub or shower, free toiletries, and a hair dryer
Practical - Laptop workspace, iron/ironing board (on request), and window screens
Comfort - Climate-controlled air conditioning and daily housekeeping
Accessibility - Hardwood flooring in room
Non-Smoking
Sleeps
Up to 4 guests
4 adults · 2 children
Beds
2 Queen Bed (150-160 cm wide)
In-room amenities
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Provider-sourced guest reviews.
The room was spacious and clean. We had our cats with us and the beds and furniture were cat proof which meant we could relax and not worry about a cat getting into the bed or finding a hiding place. We were on the ground floor and were able to park our car nearby, this made it much easier to bring suitcases and cat stuff in and out. The staff were very courteous and kind.
Breakfast was not that good. It was quite hot at the reception and breakfast area. People were smoking near the outside doors and ignoring all the signs stating that smoking was not allowed there. Our room door was very hard to open and close.
This hotel is an excellent place to stay when you are traveling, staff are so polite, breakfast is so good, very clean.
Very clean , great breakfast , wonderful front house staff
Nothing
Un po’ datato
Clean and comfortable
Bit pricey
The fact that we had a two day reservation but had booked for the wrong first day caused us to lose both days subsequently finding ourselves in Thunder Bay without a room. The desk clerk was awesome and helpful by referring us to the Prince Arthur 😱 🤮. We took the Prince Arthur room despite the condition and can't believe royalty once stayed there 😳.
Very clean and modern
I liked everything
The beds were incredibly comfortable. Probably the best bed I’ve slept in at a hotel in years.
The bathrooms are quite small. The room was also a little small compared to sister hotel super 8.
It was a fine stay. Just wished they had an elevator. I had to have the front desk clerk help me carry stuff up to my room as I have some disabilities and couldn’t carry my heavier items. Everyone was friendly and the free waffles and continental breakfast was an added treat. There were a few little cleaning issues, like mold around the bathtub, broken tiles that trap dirt, but overall, not a bad place to stay. Next time I will book a first floor room.
Sparce - limited choice - very clean - same muffins out for 3 days…
There wasn’t any place to hang or put anything… The hotel was an obvious makeover - pant - flooring - hand pumped soap - no bar soap.
Easy access
I think some of the staff could be better towards indigenous people especially to this young lady working the front in the morning on July 8th 2026 She was quite rude and ignorant towards people of colour especially idigenous people
good clean great staff simple check in nice rooms
water pressure low compared to what i am used to besides that fantastic place
The place was spotless. I was really surprised to see the high level of hygiene. 10 stars🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟. I'm really impressed. The breakfast was more than fair for the price. I love it.
Absolutely nothing. I was full of bias before I arrived and left the place grateful.
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Garvage
No staff told me about anything included or any airport shuttle Kids running up and down the halls banging on doors at night with no parents to teach them any better
UNREAL!! The BEST of the BEST‼️ Everything that we needed and wanted‼️ We arrived sopping wet from a long motorcycle ride in pouring rain. We wanted a hot tub and they had it… and in a gorgeous room with a pool, pool table and games! We did NOT want to go back out in the rain, on a motorcycle for dinner… and they had a nice restaurant/ bar! Super kind people and an EXCELLENT made drink by Zack. We HAD to wash and dry all our sopping wet clothes… and they put us right next to guest laundry! Beautiful, nice, clean room. Breakfast included a pot of freshly made oatmeal, and freshly made yogurt with so many toppings that most hotels do not have. Extremely easy to get to and amazing price‼️ AWESOME HOTEL‼️
We went to Thunder Bay for medical surgery. They treated us very well. And they.put on such a great breakfast
Nice staff and good coffee
Nothing l didn’t like
Staff extremely helpful. Bed comfortable. Premises very clean.
Size of room. No tea/coffee facilities in room, although free tea and coffee in lobby. Location.
Clean. Good location
Despite the hotel rooms not being very soundproof - you can hear your neighbours talk, we luckily had quiet neighbours and enjoyed a good night sleep in a comfortable bed.
Access to 2nd floor has no elevator. The location is not too nice - mostly industry and commercials in this area. The hotel is functional, but to me was overpriced for what it provides.
Location.
It was so expensive! I have never paid before so much for such a cheap hotel. Breakfast was bad and poor, place didn’t smell well, deposit is up to $500 - sketchy people walk around (but it looks like all over this ran down town). Would not recommend at all. For that amount of money, definitely can find something better.
did not get any sleep because of the noise
The beds and pillows were comfortable.
The metal bed frame squeaks when moving around, and no coffee pot in room.
Ok for one night
Location
The bowling alley is right next door
Had no dislikes
I like the location, the comfort of the beds and how we can control the temperature in the room.
Nothing
It’s good for those weekend / overnight travels. Good location
When it gets loud with “parties or intoxicated individuals”. Other wise it’s a good clean hotel!
We were able to walk to a great restaurant, Industrial Social House - weird name, great food, atmosphere and staff.
Tiny room. Poor wifi.
I enjoyed the friendly service from checking in and out. Quiet guests and well lit parking lot.
Bath tub did not drain well
Mattress uncomfortable
I did like how i could go bowling at anytime. As well as the walmart being just down the street. The rooms were welcoming, and very clean.
I didn't like how i was "black listed" from ever staying there again, do to some one else's action, then being told to leave after a night of finding somewhere else to sleep, because i was beaten out of my room. I'd take all of it with a grain of salt, if anything in the room was broken, but no, my abusive partner had been taken from the room before breaking anything. But no empathy here, i spent a night on the streets looking for another room because of a noise complaint, because i left a situation where i would've been beaten. Waste of money. No care for victims of abuse. Stay clear.
It was a good location . I liked the employee keeping table and counters clean
It was good. No issues
Location and building in good shape.
Breakfast options could have been better.
Les draps propres
La chambre était très très sale, le couloir aussi les escaliers l emplacement n est pas très sécurisé ou on se sent moins en sécurité, personnel très négligent je ne recommande pas le logement meme pas une nuit
Location
Nothing everything was fine
Multi exits
Convenient location , easy check in and clean hotel. Good breakfast.
Very small room for a king bed , barely enough room to move around.
Staff is awesome and love how big the mobility access rooms are especially when we need the space for medical supplies for an elderly guest.
Mobility bathrooms need more thorough cleaning (the shower chair/bench installed.) Especially between guests with immobility issues. Not every guest travel with their cleaning supplies like I do . I felt bad for whoever had stayed before us. Hope they feel better.
The staff was very friendly. The beds were comfortable. Location was close to airport and to were I had to go. Close to Walmart that was a seven minute walk from the hotel. There is a mall not too far "Intercity shopping Centre". Our tv did not work on the second night, when I called front desk she came up and tried to fix it. We were changed to another room. Overall. a good stay and I would go back if ever in Thunder Bay.
It was good for what was offered, but I do wish there were more variety for breakfast.
Photos seemed clean reviews good
2am physical fight next door. No sleep. No staff intervention to disturbance!
Good location and price
Staff
Breakfast was ok, waffle but no sausage or bacon.
Kingsize bed in very small room. Bathroom was very small and no counter space.
Very friendly at the desk.
Entry and re-entry to the block of rooms at the rear of the Hotel is made difficult by the card swipe system - particularly when carrying loads in and out.
Decent breakfast that was regularly attended to and refreshed - no complaints there. Beds were comfortable and rooms appear recently updated. Friendly staff throughout.
Nothing jumps to mind.
Breakfast was fairly good.
Far from the airport
Room was clean. Parking lot had video surveillance, offering some security for your vehicle. Check in was efficient. Concrete floors offered better sound proofing.
Continental breakfast was just ok. Booked about a week before my stay, very pricey but that was expected as vacancy rates were low
The location was great. I felt safe. The staff was super nice. They totally respected my privacy.
Fiine
Comfy bed
Tiny room, cold breakfast with supplies missing (broken OJ machine, no milk for cereal)
Breakfast was fine. Some of the people hanging around the parking lot concerned us a little, but nothing of concern occurred.
The room could use more sockets in some places. It was difficult to use my computer.
Nice and clean
The hotel was clean and easy to locate
There is no elevator and we are older. The young man on the desk very kindly carried our big suitcase up for us
I wasnt allowed to stay. Booked two nights for nothing
It was very quiet and very clean. The staff was very friendly and helpful.
The hospitality.
The fact that I didn't get my tax refund.
Quietness Laundry facility Nice clean rooms Smells fresh
Sanitary options like providing shampoo, conditioner, bodywash. It was by main hub..The location is closer to all the main shops.
Bed/cot was giving lots of nice. Breakfast could have had some sausage, potato wedges, warmed eggs(it was cold)
Very comfortable
All good
Nice and clean rooom
Walls are thin. Could hear neighbour snoring all night long. Heater is noisy
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Pretty clean and beds were comfy
Toilet kept running so I fixed it
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Cleanliness
7.01/10Guests praised the cleanliness but noted issues like cold eggs and noisy heaters.
Service
8.48/10Staff were frequently described as friendly and helpful.
Location
8.52/10Location was generally convenient with proximity to shops and airport.
Room Quality
7.47/10Rooms were noted as comfortable but some guests experienced noise issues.
Amenities
7.5/10Basic amenities were provided, though some wished for more breakfast options.
Value for Money
7.96/10Good value compared to other options in Thunder Bay.
Food and Beverage
7.51/10Breakfast options lacked variety; some wanted more hot food choices.
Overall Experience
7.98/10Guests expressed positive overall experiences despite some minor issues.