Hotels with an Indoor Pool in Thunder Bay

Hyatt House Thunder Bay is one of the strongest family picks in the city on its rating: guests give it 9.3. Its family rooms are air-conditioned with private bathrooms, and the indoor pool keeps children busy through a northern Ontario winter. The restaurant and bar save parents a drive at dinner time, and the outdoor fireplace is a pleasant spot in the evening. It sits 5 km from Thunder Bay International Airport, so a car helps for the city.

Home2 Suites Thunder Bay gives families spacious rooms with kitchen facilities, so breakfasts and simple dinners can be made in the room after a day around Lake Superior. The indoor pool is a reliable activity for children through the long northern Ontario winter, and parents have a fitness room. A 24-hour front desk helps with late arrivals, and Thunder Bay International Airport is about 5 km away for families flying in.

The NorWester suits families who want space and warmth in Thunder Bay. Family rooms come with balconies and fireplaces, an unusual combination that makes winter evenings feel cosy rather than cramped. Downstairs, the indoor pool and hot tub give children somewhere to burn off energy after a day outdoors, while parents relax in the warm water. A free airport shuttle removes the need for a rental car on arrival, and the on-site restaurant takes care of dinner.

Holiday Inn Express Thunder Bay has an indoor swimming pool, the feature I would mention first to families, since it keeps children busy in any season. The fitness centre gives parents an outlet, WiFi is free, and pet-friendly options mean the family dog can travel too. The Thunder Bay Art Gallery is a 14-minute walk away for a cultural outing, and the airport is 6 km away, convenient for a night before or after a flight.

Families have the essentials covered at this Thunder Bay Hampton Inn: family rooms with a microwave and refrigerator, and an indoor saltwater pool that is welcome in a northern Ontario winter. A fitness centre is on site and WiFi is free. It sits 5 km from Thunder Bay International Airport, handy for arrivals, but you will want a car for Kakabeka Falls, Sleeping Giant or the waterfront. The 8.6 rating from almost 300 reviews is reassuring.

The Valhalla is a practical family stop in Thunder Bay, a 4-minute drive from the international airport with a free airport shuttle. Children get an indoor pool, parents a hot tub and sauna, and two on-site restaurants mean dinner is sorted after a travel day. It is pet-friendly too, which helps on a road trip with the dog. With an 8 rating from 860 reviews, I would choose it for a first or last night around a flight.

Kitchenettes in the family rooms, an indoor swimming pool and a hot tub make TownePlace Suites Thunder Bay easy for a family on a longer stay, and free bicycles give a free way to explore. A buffet breakfast with vegetarian and gluten-free options is served daily, useful for dietary needs. A fitness centre and free Wi-Fi are included, and rooms have a private bathroom.

Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Thunder Bay has the indoor pool and hot tub that make a family stopover easier, especially after a long day on the road. Rooms are air-conditioned with a refrigerator and a coffee machine, handy for snacks and early starts. Parking and WiFi are free, there is a fitness centre, and the front desk is open 24 hours. The 7.8 score from 252 reviews is fair for a practical base year-round.