Prince Arthur Waterfront Hotel & Suites

2.0 star property

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Lobby
Banquet hall
Exterior
1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Lake view

Reviews

7.0 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Gym
  • Bar

Explore the area

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17 North Cumberland Street, Thunder Bay, ON, P7A 4K8
  • Place, OLG Casino Thunder Bay
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Prince Arthur's Landing
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Airport, Thunder Bay, ON (YQT-Thunder Bay Intl.)
    ‪11 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Lake View

7.8 out of 10
Good
(45 reviews)
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

Double Room, 2 Double Beds, Lake View

7.2 out of 10
Good
(33 reviews)
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

City Room, 1 Double Bed

7.2 out of 10
Good
(11 reviews)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

City Double Room, 2 Double Beds

7.0 out of 10
Good
(72 reviews)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Executive Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Lake View

7.6 out of 10
Good
(18 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Junior Suite, 1 Queen Bed, City View

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed

Luxury Suite, 1 Queen Bed, Hot Tub

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Family Suite

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Junior Suite, 2 Queen Beds, City View

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Single Room, 1 Queen Bed, City View

  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Single Room, 2 Queen Beds, City View

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Queen Beds

Single Room, 1 Queen Bed, Lake View

  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Single Room, 2 Queen Beds, Lake View

  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About this property

Prince Arthur Waterfront Hotel & Suites

Victorian hotel with a 24-hour fitness center and a 24-hour front desk
An indoor pool, a restaurant, and a 24-hour fitness center are available at this smoke-free hotel. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a bar/lounge, a hot tub, and conference space. Change of towels is available on request.
Prince Arthur Waterfront Hotel & Suites offers 121 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Televisions come with cable channels.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and complimentary toiletries. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

An indoor pool, a children's pool, and a hot tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a 24-hour fitness center.

Children under 18 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision. Guests under 18 years old are not allowed in the fitness facility.

Our customers tell us they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Prince Arthur Waterfront Hotel & Suites. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Thunder Bay Tourist Pagoda. Features include free WiFi in public areas and free self parking, plus an indoor pool.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self parking
  • Grab something to eat at the restaurant or stop for a drink at the bar/lounge
  • Full breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Take a swim in the indoor pool or soak in the hot tub
  • Services include tour or ticket assistance, luggage storage, and wedding services
  • Onsite recreation includes a 24-hour gym
  • Within a 10-minute walk of OLG Casino Thunder Bay and Magnus Theater
  • Cats and dogs welcome for a fee (restrictions apply)
Prince Arthur Waterfront Hotel & Suites offers its guests a children's pool, an indoor pool, a hot tub, and a 24-hour fitness center. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces.

Event space at this hotel measures 10000 square feet (929 square meters) and includes conference space. A terrace, a vending machine, and multilingual staff are also featured at the business-friendly Prince Arthur Waterfront Hotel & Suites. Free self parking is available.

This Victorian Thunder Bay hotel is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy full breakfast daily from 7:30 AM to 1:00 PM.
Portside Steak & Seafood - This restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 7:30 AM to 1:00 PM for a fee: CAD 10 to 20 for adults and CAD 10 to 20 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Portside Steak & Seafood

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Children's pool
  • Hot tub
  • Indoor pool

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • In-room microwave
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 10,000 square feet of conference space
  • 8 meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift

More

  • 1 building
  • 5 floors
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1911
  • Reception hall
  • Smoke-free property
  • Victorian architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 19

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: CAD 15 per pet, per stay
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 4 pets
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for CAD 30.0 per night.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: CAD 100.00 per accommodation, per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately CAD 10 to 20 for adults, and CAD 10 to 20 for children
  • Pet fee: CAD 15 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: CAD 30.0 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 10:00 PM.
  • Pets are welcome in certain rooms only; other restrictions apply (please see the Fees section for related charges). To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

Prince Arthur Hotel
Prince Arthur Waterfront
Prince Arthur Waterfront Hotel
Prince Arthur Waterfront Hotel Thunder Bay
Prince Arthur Waterfront Thunder Bay
Prince Arthur Thunder Bay
Prince Arthur Waterfront Hotel & Suites Thunder Bay, Ontario
Prince Arthur Waterfront Hotel And Suites
Prince Arthur Waterfront Hotel & Suites Hotel
Prince Arthur Waterfront Hotel & Suites Thunder Bay
Prince Arthur Waterfront Hotel & Suites Hotel Thunder Bay

Reviews

Prince Arthur Waterfront Hotel & Suites Reviews

7.0

Good

7.0/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

6.4/10

Amenities

6.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.6/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 251 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 294 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 197 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 141 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 117 out of 1000 reviews

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Nate

Travelled with family and small children
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were in town for a wedding but only one might at this hotel as it was close to the venue. Our room was huge, with a nice second bedroom for the kids. Everything was quite dated, though it was clear they’d made some attempts to update. The young woman who checked us in was friendly and helpful. Unfortunately, the next morning we woke up to no power in our room — in fact, the whole building was out. That meant no elevator from the 5th floor, cold showers, and very little lighting. We tried showering with the door open for light, but the water was freezing. When we took the stairs, they were extremely slippery and poorly lit, so we used our phone flashlights and held the kids’ hands the entire way down the narrow, dated staircase. When we reached the front desk to ask what was going on, they said the power was out in the area — fair enough, things happen. But we also asked if our breakfast coupons could be used later in the day or the next morning. This time, the woman at the desk was curt and unhelpful, simply telling us it wasn’t her problem and that if we were checking out, that was all we’d get. The lack of customer service in that moment really soured what could have been a decent stay.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Candace

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Melissa

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

angela

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean, great staff. The building requires work though.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Jennifer

Travelled with pets
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
For safety reasons, I down voted the property condition. There were no security lights in the stairwell and they are extremely steep and narrow. The power outage was unexpected, but the security lights not coming on after the power went out is unacceptable. The last set of steps had security lights. The elevator was also dysfunctional the evening before.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great price! Friendly service! Nice view! Pets are welcome!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Karen

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Skip this hotel. Choose safety/cleanliness.

Room carpeting was filthy, hallway reeked like pot. Homeless, drug users outside in parking lot and inside hotel, felt very unsafe. Drug paraphernalia in parking lot and nearby sky way. Pool area in poor repair, mystery chunks floating in pool. Main elevator broken. Had to use staff? spare elevator which barely fit a luggage cart let alone extra people. Front desk person rude when attempting to check in. Would not recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Hugo

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Old in every way

Understandingly its in the name of the hotel. The elevator did not work, created delay, the cleanliness of the shower was sub par, i wouldn’t take a shower without my sandals. But the security was on point with the exception of one sleeping in his car in the parking lot of the hotel. I get that their security might work double shifts but this should be looked at.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Shereen, Saint-André-de-Restigouch

Travelled with family, Travelled with pets
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place is in disrepair. Very dirty and old. The staff was really good in giving a full refund when we decided to leave after an hour…
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

judy

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

amy, Wbl

Liked: Amenities
The hotel was exquisite
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Margy

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Kathleen

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The food was pretty good in the dining room. Great breakfast included. The bed was tiny, but that was all that was available. It was ok. The hotel is very old and beautiful in its time. It could do with a reno- carpets,walls, furniture in the dining room looks almost original (1914). Staff were friendly. There is only 1 elevator for this very big hotel and small at that. It only fits a luggage rack with 2 people. Staff is using it too, so we had to wait 10 minutes to get an elevator to take us down to check out with all our luggage. The view from our room was nice and there is a nice walk along Lake Superior right across from the hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Kiessa

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Our room was spacious, but the overall condition of the property was not as updated, clean and modern as the photos might have suggested. The building and its contents have seen better days.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aidan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
A very interesting historical building and it’s pretty cool that It’s still operating as a hotel. I was very comfortable in my room. The staff was friendly. I had noisy neighbours downstairs, but that’s no fault of the establishment. Other than that I would recommend this hotel to anyone staying in Thunder Bay.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Argyro

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Old building, could be a cool place to stay however it needs some major updates to be a desirable location. Bathroom sink clogged, closet door held closed with chair, everything crooked and barely in usable condition.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emma

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Really wonderful staff! Very warm, helpful and welcoming. Great view.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Hong

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Property is too old, furnitures are too old,beds too small and noisy.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Benjamin

Travelled with group
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The check-in took forever, I was the only one there, just incredibly slow, plus a huge "damage deposit" was put on my card. The hotel advertised it had a pool and hot tub, but it was closed for hours for a "private party" so we were unable to use it. On a busy Saturday the pool should be open for all guests since we are paying the the amenities. Room was clean but extremely dated, peeling paint on the walls, very little ventilation in the bathroom. The main elevator was broken and the service elevator was cramped and tiny. Most likely will not return and would not recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Charm of old building - challenges of old building

Charm of old building meets challenges of an old building. Especially electrical and elevator. Front desk friendly but understaffed.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Have stayed at this hotel before and appreciate its history and nearness to Lake Superior. The check-in attendant - Ashley - did an amazing job handling a long line checking in on the August long weekend. That said, it was odd that management had her working alone during such a busy time. It took me 45 minutes to check in and that's not common for this hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ed

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Just as advertised
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Michelle

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Looked run down. Tried to call hotel multiple times. No answer after 10 times. Finally answered to immediately put on hold for 10 minutes! Who doesn’t check in with someone after 10 minutes on hold! Tried again hours later but instead of being put on hold, hung up on. Had to call the restaurant because no one was answering the phone at the front desk. Still didn’t hear back from front desk. 185.00 per night not worth it at all. Very disappointed
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Nicholas

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Room was spacious and clean, bed was comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

SONIA

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
From the time we walked into the lobby, we were greeted in a wonderful manner. Check-in was great. Friendly and informative receptionist. Room was surprisingly spacious !! We were impressed. Even our pets were comfortable. Breakfast was a full hot meal and their staff were absolutely fabulous. Awesome customer service. We highly recommend the Prince Arthur Hotel.
So spacious and comfortable !!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025