The Inn at Lock Seven

2.5 star property

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Balcony
Reception
Classic Room, 2 Double Beds, Canal View | Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished
Exterior

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
$96
includes taxes & fees
Nov 2 - Nov 3

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24 Chapel Street South, Thorold, ON, L2V2C6
  • Place, Welland Canal Lock 7
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Lock 7 Viewing Complex
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Horseshoe Falls
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Airport, Buffalo, NY (BUF-Buffalo Niagara Intl.)
    ‪52 min drive‬

Room options

Classic Room, 2 Double Beds, Canal View

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(56 reviews)
  • 225 sq ft
  • Canal view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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About this property

The Inn at Lock Seven

Thorold hotel steps from Lock 7 Viewing Complex
This smoke-free hotel features a library, a garden, and gift shops/newsstands. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a vending machine.
The Inn at Lock Seven offers 24 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Rooms open to furnished balconies or patios. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations have separate sitting areas and include desks. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and complimentary toiletries. This Thorold hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Microwaves, hypo-allergenic bedding, and irons/ironing boards can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
The Inn at Lock Seven features a library, a vending machine, and gift shops/newsstands. Public areas are equipped with complimentary wireless Internet access. Complimentary self parking is available on site.

The Inn at Lock Seven is a smoke-free property.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • RV/bus/truck parking (surcharge) on site

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Library
  • Wine tours

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Microwave on request
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • On a lake

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 3 floors
  • Built in 1965
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave on request
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Separate sitting area
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 10 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between December 4 and March 13.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 5 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card or cash deposit 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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and window guards
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Property Registration Number 82141-5239-RT0001

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
Alcohol is not served at this property

Property is also known as

Inn Lock Seven
Inn Lock Seven Thorold
Lock Seven Thorold
The Inn At Lock 7
The Inn At Lock Seven Hotel Thorold
The Inn At Lock Seven Thorold, Ontario, Canada
Lock Seven
The Inn at Lock Seven Hotel
The Inn at Lock Seven Thorold
The Inn at Lock Seven Hotel Thorold

The Inn at Lock Seven Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 237 out of 482 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 165 out of 482 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 53 out of 482 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 22 out of 482 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 482 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Denise

The Inn was very clean and cozy. To see the ships going through the locks wasBFF amazing to see from our balcony. It did not disappoint. I will make sure to stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Claudia

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved watching the boats at the lock!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

LISA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Maria

The room smelled like smoke
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tom

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice to see the locks
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cristopher Stevan

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Best spot for viewing lock 7. Balcony directly over lock, near museum. Room basic but very clean, no problems whatsoever. Excellent restaurants nearby.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sherri

Very clean and wonderful views of ships

Excellent view of the ships on the Welland canal. The hotel is very dated but exceptionally clean and well maintained. The owners are lovely and very accommodating. Whould definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Jesse

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was great for our visit to the Locks.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mandy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roger

Traveled with partner
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
As close as you can get for a good view of the ships in he lock. Staff are super friendly, a check-in, changed our room to top floor (best for viewing) with a smile.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Penny

Traveled with partner
Hotel is clean and rooms have a wonderful view of the canal and ships/lakers going through the locks. The hotel is older but very clean and reasonable rate for the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Perfectly fine for our one night stay. View of the ships in the locks and walking distance to restaurants, conveniences
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Eric

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
If you are looking for a Hampton Inn type stay this place is not for you. If you are looking for reasonable price in quiet neighborhood with chance to see barge cruise past your window… then give it a go.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Patricia

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Enjoyed our stay. Watching the boats was interesting. Would have liked more access to ice. Having to go to the office to get a small serving was inconvenient.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Craig

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
Property is dated and pretty sure run by Indians now since 2 were working from desk when checked in. I would not stay here on a hot day since they don't leave AC running and AC units are small and in entry way so don't blow out into area where beds are. AC unit was also full of mold inside so if you have allergy's stay somewhere else. Beds are rock hard. Great view of locks. Only had 1 boat come through night we were there. Takes quite a while for 1 to get through all of the locks together.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Tim

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Love having breakfast watching boats go through lock.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joanna

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
This hotel has old style rooms with doors on the outside of the building but it felt very safe. The room was large and very clean. The bathroom was modern and had a small heater. All the rooms had a balcony overlooking the lock. We saw big ships and a cruise ship go through the lock which was interesting (lucky to have great weather too). It was an easy 20 minute drive to Niagara on the Lake with the route passing many wineries! Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jerry

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location of the Inn is fantastic. Its right at Lock 7 on the Welland Canal and from your balcony, its constant entertainment of various ships passing through the locks. The room was comfortable and clean. Short walk to restaurants and short drive to other interesting areas
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Kind staff. Great srrvice. Beautiful location!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Traveled with group
Front desk was very approachable and friendly Thanks for opening our bottle of wine Would highly recommend to others Awesome to see the boats go through the lock
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cathy

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This lovely little Inn has been very well maintained inside and outside. Room was super clean with just the right amount of amenities..hair dryer and coffee maker and fridge. Balcony on 3rd floor was a real treat with numerous ships passing by. Thank you for making our anniversary stay special with a lovely bottle of wine. Very thoughtful and Pelee Island is so close to our home! Hope to visit again 👍
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Victory 1 cruise ship
Federal Shimanto
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tammy

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025