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Stay Inn

1.5 star property
Hotel near Lake Erie in Port Clinton

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Individually furnished, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board
Seasonal outdoor pool
Premium Suite | Individually furnished, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board
Exterior
Property entrance

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping

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2149 E Gill Road, Port Clinton, OH, 43452
  • Place, Lakeview Park
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Catawba Island State Park
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Place, Cedar Point
    ‪24 min drive‬

Room options

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Premium Double Room Single Use | Individually furnished, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Premium Double Room Single Use

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • 300 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Deluxe Room | Individually furnished, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(11 reviews)
  • 300 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Individually furnished, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Family Room

  • 325 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Premium Suite | Individually furnished, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Premium Suite

  • 400 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Deluxe Double Room | Individually furnished, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Double Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(67 reviews)
  • 300 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Port Clinton

In entertainment district.Stay at this Port Clinton hotel and you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Lake Erie and 2 miles (3 km) of Port Clinton Public Swimming Beach. Lakeview Park and Liberty Aviation Museum are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Lakeview Park - 2 min drive - 1.8 miles
  • The Watering Hole Safari and Waterpark - 4 min drive - 4.3 miles
  • Catawba Island State Park - 10 min drive - 7.3 miles
  • Kalahari Waterpark Resort - 17 min drive - 20.9 miles
  • Cedar Point - 24 min drive - 22.7 miles

Getting around

  • Sandusky Station - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Jolly Roger's Seafood House - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Brick House - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Stay Inn

Hotel near Lake Erie in Port Clinton
As a guest of Stay Inn, you'll find a seasonal outdoor pool, a vending machine, and multilingual staff. Public spaces have free WiFi. Stay Inn also features tour/ticket assistance, a picnic area, and express check-in. Self parking is free. The property offers extended parking privileges.

This Port Clinton hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 1 floor
  • 34 guestrooms or units
  • Built in 1987
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Television in lobby
  • No smoking on site
Stay Inn offers 34 accommodations with hair dryers and complimentary toiletries. Each accommodation is individually furnished. LCD televisions come with premium satellite channels. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations with jetted bathtubs.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)). Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • RV/bus/truck parking on site
  • Extended parking on site

Food and drink

  • Private picnics

Things to do

  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

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
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with premium digital channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

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

Food and drink

  • Freezer
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 6 AM - 11 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo identification, and other arrangements must be coordinated with the property prior to arrival
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children 12 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • 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, 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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
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. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and cash. This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
    For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • The seasonal pool will open in May and close in September.
  • Children 12 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.

Property is also known as

Bayshore Inn Port Clinton
Bayshore Port Clinton
Bayshore Inn Port Clinton, Ohio
Stay Inn Port Clinton
Stay Port Clinton
Stay Inn Hotel
Stay Inn Port Clinton
Stay Inn Hotel Port Clinton

Frequently asked questions

Does Stay Inn have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Stay Inn.

How much does it cost to stay at Stay Inn?

As of Jun 13, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Stay Inn on Jun 14, 2026 start from $116, 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.

How close is Stay Inn to the beach?

This hotel is 1.6 mi (3-min drive) from Port Clinton Public Swimming Beach and 6.9 mi (14-min drive) from Catawba Island State Park Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Stay Inn offer free breakfast?

Stay Inn does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Stay Inn?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Stay Inn?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Stay Inn?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Stay Inn have a pool?

Stay Inn features a seasonal outdoor pool.

Does Stay Inn have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Stay Inn to downtown Port Clinton?

Stay Inn is 2 mi away from Port Clinton.

Stay Inn Reviews

Reviews

7.4

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 221 out of 689 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 211 out of 689 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 129 out of 689 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 61 out of 689 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 67 out of 689 reviews

7.6/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

6.6/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room and very courteous staff
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Brittany

Liked: Staff & service
Perfect for a one night stay near Sandusky area! The hotel is not fancy by any means but the beds were completely fine/clean. The bathroom was just ok. They would benefit a lot from simple updates like new shower hooks/liners. Staff was very kind, and no issues with bringing our dogs with us
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Barry A

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great check in, very friendly staff, assisted with places to eat.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

trudy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hotel was very nice, friendly staff, nice pool.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean room and alot of parking if you bring a boat.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Hideki

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
clean room & bath is good.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Molly

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a great stop before our trip into put in bay, room was clean and comfortable and check in was very easy
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kayla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A great place to stay

It was a great stay, amazing breakfast, friendly staff. It's quiet. I will be coming back
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sherry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great breakfast provided in morning. Bed was awesome!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Terry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A nice motel. The breakfast wasn't a lot but the bed was SUPER comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cory

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Simple and quiet

Nice quiet spot for an overnight stay.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice place for the price!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

jennifer

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
No frills property
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jamie

Liked: Cleanliness
They have very nice staff and love the outside pool
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Teresa

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was friendly and accommodating however the room was dated but clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

2/10 Terrible

kelli

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
The room had NOT be cleaned. Items left from other guests. Coffee maker but no coffee available. Not even drinking cups. Terrible
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
The people was friendly and the room was nice.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Richard K

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay, close to everything.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Juan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel has good prices and is comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jamie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Love the place. Always get good hospitality
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Kathleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
There was a great, (big) table for doing jigsaw puzzles! A good place to unwind, relax, and get caught up on much needed rest!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

PAUL

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great value
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

SHERRY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was spacious and clean. Appreciated towel and empting trash each day. I'd stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia

Liked: Amenities
Nice large, clean, updated room
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

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