Stay at Clinton Inn & Suites in Port Clinton, OH. Enjoy budget-friendly comfort with free breakfast, seasonal pool, and easy access to Lake Erie and Cedar Point.
Recent guests appreciate the scenic waterfront location and affordable rates, alongside friendly and helpful staff. While the property offers basic but comfortable rooms and free breakfast, some note areas for improvement such as dated rooms and front desk service.
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Clinton Inn & Suites is a straightforward lakeside hotel located on the shore of Lake Erie in Port Clinton, Ohio. It offers budget-friendly accommodations with practical amenities including air conditioning, a seasonal outdoor pool, and free continental breakfast. The property is pet-friendly and welcomes families with children, providing a comfortable option for a casual stay without elaborate frills.
The hotel features simple rooms, some with balconies offering water views, and shared outdoor spaces such as a garden and a patio overlooking the lake. Guest reviews highlight the welcoming and helpful staff, with positive remarks about the peaceful lakeside setting and the convenience of a breakfast area. However, some guests note that the rooms are modest and the service at the front desk can be inconsistent.
Its location is particularly suitable for visitors interested in outdoor activities and local attractions. The property is within a short walk of eateries and is less than a mile from State Route 2, providing easy access to nearby points of interest such as African Safari Wildlife Park and the ferry to Put-in-Bay. Well-known destinations like Cedar Point amusement park and East Harbor State Park are also within reasonable driving distance.
While not a luxury option, Clinton Inn & Suites offers practical amenities and a relaxed atmosphere for travelers seeking an affordable lakefront stay. It caters well to those who prioritize location and outdoor experiences over high-end hotel services. Guests looking for a budget-friendly spot by the water with easy access to Port Clinton's attractions may find this property suitable.
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Highly recommended hotel to stay in Port Clinton. All the experience of the stay was wonderful with the warm welcome by the staff and by the owner himself. The location is very ideal for the water lovers since it is exactly at Lake Erie. Major attractions like the famous Island Put in Bay is very near. 24 hours coffee available in the lobby.
If you’re looking for an affordable place to stay with a great view and nice people this is it. We stopped here for 1 night and Mike got us a room at a great price with a balcony. There was a very sweet blond lady with curly hair who set up the breakfast and she was very helpful. The rooms are definitely not new but are comfortable and BONUS there are stairs that go down to the lake where you can fish.
Found this place last minute, stayed here for 4 nights and couldn’t have found a better place! Right on the water, decent price for the days we went. Could be more on weekends cause of course it’s a tourist area. Had breakfast, not much but got the job done for us. House keeping on request so that was nice not to have someone knocking on your door every day, just had to ask front desk for extras that we needed. Me and my husband do like to drink so only downside was we couldn’t walk anywhere to have a drink, but overall the strip is only a mile down the road with restaurants and some shops, close to the feeey as well!
This hotel has everything you need for a great stay in the Port Clinton Area..Our room was perfect and our balcony view was amazing of the lake. The pool was perfect. Staff was awesome and friendly. We enjoyed our complimentary breakfast and coffee every morning on our balcony
We had a pretty nice room with a pretty good view of the shoreline that we could walk on, just outside our window. They have a breakfast room there that is free, but the service at the front desk was very poor... pretty inexpensive too and Is pet friendly.. Other than the poor service at the desk, it was great.!
Right on the water with a shared, spacious patio overlooking it out back. Had plenty of seating and a picnic tables. All the rooms had a small balcony where you could see the water, although some were pretty far away and other balconies were also visible. The rooms were a little small, but had a microwave and refrigerator. Our room had a basic whirlpool tub and bathroom was adequate. Continental breakfast left a lot to be desired but was plentiful and well-tended
Customer service was top notch!! Extremely helpful front desk staff and house keepers. The view is spectacular! We rented a suite and were very pleased with the space we had, separate bedrooms even, full size fridge. There's a TV in each room as well as an A/C. We are enjoying our stay very much! We will definitely come back again. It was so worth the cost(which was very reasonable) for the 6 nights we've rented. We have felt welcome since our first interaction over the phone, and it's been amazing so far during our stay.
We just got back from the Clinton inn. Rooms were nice and clean. Had a nice patio where we could see the water. Enjoyed our stay!!! But please be aware, the pet fees are $50 per dog per night!!!!
On the shore of Lake Erie and within 4 minutes' walk of eateries, this unpretentious budget hotel is a mile from State Route 2 and 4 miles from African Safari Wildlife Park.
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