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South Beach Resort Hotel

Property class: 2.5
Upscale beachfront hotel with 3 outdoor pools

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Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • On private beach
  • Air conditioning
  • Business services
  • Laundry

Explore the area

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8620 E. Bayshore Road, Marblehead, OH, 43440
  • Place, Sandusky Bay
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Castaway Bay Waterpark
    ‪25 min drive‬
  • Place, Cedar Point
    ‪29 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

A hotel room with a large bed, a separate bed, a bathtub, and a window with a view.

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(27 reviews)
  • Water view
  • 480 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, Non Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(8 reviews)
  • 450 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Double Room, 1 Bedroom, Courtyard Area

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a dresser, a TV, and two framed pictures on the walls.

Standard Double Room, 1 Bedroom, Courtyard Area

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(27 reviews)
  • 450 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

About the neighborhood

Marblehead

On the beach.At this Marblehead hotel, you'll be within 6 miles (10 km) of Marblehead Lighthouse and 20 miles (32 km) of Cedar Point.

What's nearby

  • Sandusky Bay - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • African Safari Wildlife Park - 10 min drive - 7.0 miles
  • Castaway Bay Waterpark - 25 min drive - 21.8 miles
  • Sports Force Parks at Cedar Point Sports Center - 26 min drive - 26.5 miles
  • Cedar Point - 29 min drive - 24.7 miles

Getting around

  • Sandusky Station - 21 min drive
  • Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE) - 72 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Farmhouse Kitchen & Grill - ‬33 min drive
  • ‪Toft's Ice Cream Parlor - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Happy Friar - ‬34 min drive
  • ‪Miss Keat’s Smokehouse - ‬34 min drive
  • ‪Red's Lakehouse - ‬2 min drive

About this property

South Beach Resort Hotel

Upscale beachfront hotel with 3 outdoor pools
Simply walk outside to feel the sun on your face at the sand beach. Bring your whole family to South Beach Resort Hotel for summer fun including 3 outdoor swimming pools, a seasonal outdoor pool, and a children's pool.

This luxury hotel also offers outdoor tennis courts, a hot tub, and a garden. You'll have access to the outdoor pool and health club at a partner property. A complete renovation of South Beach Resort Hotel was completed in January 2023.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Marblehead hotel.

  • 55 guestrooms or units
  • 4 levels
  • Built in 2002
  • Towels for the beach
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Conference center
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Car service
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Game room or arcade
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Television in lobby
  • Elevator
  • Smoking in designated areas
South Beach Resort Hotel offers 55 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and designer toiletries. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Business-friendly amenities include phones; local and long-distance calls are complimentary (restrictions may apply). Microwaves, in-room massages, and irons/ironing boards can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily. Renovation of all guestrooms was completed in January 2023.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • 3 outdoor pools
  • Arcade/game room
  • Children's pool
  • Fenced pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Microwave on request
  • Mini-fridge
  • Playground
  • Pool gate
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps

Parking and transportation

  • Limo/town car service
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Things to do

  • 3 outdoor pools
  • Arcade/game room
  • Basketball
  • Beach volleyball
  • Boat tours
  • Children's pool
  • Fishing
  • Hot tub
  • Motor boating
  • Outdoor pickleball court
  • Outdoor pool (guest access)
  • Outdoor tennis court
  • Personal motorized watercraft
  • Playground
  • Scuba diving
  • TV in common areas
  • Water skiing

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Thin carpet in room
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets provided
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

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

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service
  • Microwave on request
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Free local calls
  • Free long-distance calls
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: USD 99
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: USD 99
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10.0 per day.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are available for USD 10.0 per day.

Property payment types

  • American Express
  • Discover
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Fees

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

  • Cleaning deposit: USD 250 per stay
  • Resort fee: USD 42.50 per accommodation, per night
The resort fee includes:
  • Additional inclusions
  • Beach access
  • Beach towels
  • Housekeeping
  • In-room coffee
  • Internet access
  • Phone calls
  • Pool access
  • Self parking

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.

  • Early check-in fee: USD 99 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: USD 99 (subject to availability)
  • In-room microwave fee: USD 10 per night
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: USD 10.0 per day
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 10.0 per day

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

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit 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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Discover. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Please note that this property can refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, which include pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
  • The seasonal pool will open May 18 and close September 09.
  • Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 9:30 PM.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

Property is also known as

South Beach Marblehead
South Beach Resort Hotel
South Beach Resort Hotel Marblehead
South Beach Hotel Marblehead
South Beach Resort Hotel Ohio/Marblehead
South Beach Resort Hotel Hotel
South Beach Resort Hotel Marblehead
South Beach Resort Hotel Hotel Marblehead

Frequently asked questions

How close is South Beach Resort Hotel to the airport?

South Beach Resort Hotel is 67.3 mi (72-min drive) away from the Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at South Beach Resort Hotel?

As of Oct 29, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at South Beach Resort Hotel on Oct 31, 2026 start from $197, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does South Beach Resort Hotel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at South Beach Resort Hotel.

How close is South Beach Resort Hotel to the beach?

This hotel is on a private beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does South Beach Resort Hotel offer free breakfast?

South Beach Resort Hotel does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at South Beach Resort Hotel?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at South Beach Resort Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM. Early check-in costs USD 99 (subject to availability).

Is there free parking at South Beach Resort Hotel?

Free parking is not available at this hotel.

Does South Beach Resort Hotel have a pool?

South Beach Resort Hotel features 3 outdoor pools and a children's pool. Guests can enjoy pool access from 8:00 AM to 9:30 PM.

Does South Beach Resort Hotel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is South Beach Resort Hotel to downtown Marblehead?

South Beach Resort Hotel is 3 mi away from Marblehead.

South Beach Resort Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 271 out of 621 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 175 out of 621 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 95 out of 621 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 45 out of 621 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 35 out of 621 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful resort right on Sandusky Bay with dockage.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay, would definitely revisit again
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a great time, clean rooms, fun pools, nice beach. The staff was so friendly and very helpful.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay, nice place and people
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms were clean and very convenient location to go around.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property has everything to make it fun and memorable.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a great time here. Kids loved the pool and the tennis and basketball. We would definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, relax and family friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms, friendly staff, nice hot tub in bedroom. Family friendly. Terrible breakfast though especially for resort.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place. We didn’t use many amenities as we only stayed one night but everything is always clean and staff members are super friendly:)
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room and view was very nice
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This a family resort. It has a lot of family activities.The hot tub was nice. It had a view of the lake.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ten stars to the staff, they were extremely welcoming and helpful
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hot tub wasn’t very hot but everything else was good.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
❤️
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice place but, it is not 5 miles from Cedar Point what is stated on the site!! It is over 17miles it takes around 35min to get there. If you’re planning on going to cedar point for several days in a row I would not recommend this place.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff and owner,clean rooms,and clean and well taken care of grounds
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a beautiful, small family run hotel. The views were absolutely amazing very friendly staff and a small continental breakfast with oatmeal and cereal and some yogurt. There are a lot of cute places nearby to explore, and given the right circumstances, I would return to the property
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

The outside of the property was beautiful but the inside of the motel was old and small. Very expensive considering how old it is.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lots of activities for the kids to do - pool, splash area, shuffleboard, tennis courts, basketball, fishing, etc. The staff was also very helpful. My only complaint were the beds weren’t very comfortable. But we would still stay there again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was amazing. The place is clean well and maintained. The pools are heated, plenty of lounge chairs, surrounded by cottages and grass. The room had a patio with a view of the water and the pool. The bed was way too firm for my liking.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The stay was wonderful everyone there is super friendly and the property is very clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

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