The Inn at Lock Seven

2.5 star property

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

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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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, Niagara Wine Tour Guides
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Airport, Buffalo, NY (BUF-Buffalo Niagara Intl.)
    ‪45 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
  • Limited onsite self parking

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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. 241 out of 489 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 165 out of 489 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 55 out of 489 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 23 out of 489 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 489 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

SANDRA

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The highlight is watching the large ships make their way through the locks!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rose Marie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The key point of this property is what it is named for... the Welland Canal Lock 7. From your patio or balcony you get to watch 300+ meter ships making their way from Lake Ontario to Lake Eire (or the reverse). It's a spectacle. The property is a pleasant spot run by a really nice family.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Roger

Loved the location and the property is well maintained. The wash room facilities need to be updated
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always a great place to stay. Staff isvery helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Al

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This place is a dump.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Pamela

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Patricia

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the view of the ships going through the canal
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This Inn is adorable and we had a great stay. Super friendly staff, the awe of watching the ships go thru, and the safe & quaint atmosphere. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Franca

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Nice quiet spot in a residential neighborhood, surrounded by older homes. Very peaceful. The locks were definitely a fascinating point of interest, ships going through. Sit on the balcony and enjoy the view. Inn itself not fancy but clean and comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great views of the lock. Convenient to both St Catherine and Niagara on the Lake. Great for a few days away.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

terrence

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice view of lock 7.air condioner old, and noisy.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Steven

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Good rate, good views of the welland canal!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

ken

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Krystal

Liked: Cleanliness
Place served its purpose for a 1 night stay. Enjoyed the private balcony which overlooked the canal. Was very neat to see the ships come in. Room was clean but very dated. Fine by me but would have liked to use the tub for a bath, which I didn’t end up doing due to the condition of the tub. Ac worked very well in the heatwave and room was very quiet. Would go back again if in the area.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

DAVID, Alliston

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Sue

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Loved the view, the air conditioning was not great and was guven a lame resson for it not being cool in room. Sweated all night almost left in the night so warm in room
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Wendy

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean quiet. Check in easy and fast. Wonderful view of the ships going through the lock
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Alenka

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort

Tired looking but clean

It was very quiet but the Inn is really a Motel. It was clean but very dated. Old furniture, bed was very hard. Exterior doors were old, the deadbolt did not work. Only lock was what is typically used for an interior door with a small chain lock. Staircase to enter motel had a lock but again did not feel very secure. Nice view of the canal.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoy visiting The Inn every year and watching the ships go through the canal.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Joel

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

8/10 Good

Pauline

Traveled with family
Great view of the lock and the ships passing through. Very quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

maurice

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Ok
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025