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Arlington Inn

2.5 star property
Motel near Fisherman's Wharf in Port Clinton

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Lake
Fishing
Lobby
Free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast included
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

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121 East Perry Street, Port Clinton, OH, 43452
  • Place, Fisherman's Wharf
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Jet Express
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Catawba Island State Park
    ‪17 min drive‬

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Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking (On the Side)

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)
  • 280 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking (Waterfront)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • 280 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking (On the Side)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(13 reviews)
  • 216 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking (Waterfront)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • 280 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking (On the Side)

7.6 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)
  • 280 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking (Waterfront)

7.0 out of 10
Good
(6 reviews)
  • 324 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

About the neighborhood

Port Clinton

City center stay.At this motel, you'll be steps from Fisherman's Wharf and within a 10-minute walk of Lake Erie. Island Adventures Family Fun Center and Liberty Aviation Museum are also within 6 miles (10 km).
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What's nearby

  • Fisherman's Wharf - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Jet Express - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Port Clinton Public Swimming Beach - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • African Safari Wildlife Park - 9 min drive - 5.8 miles
  • Catawba Island State Park - 17 min drive - 8.8 miles

Getting around

  • Sandusky Station - 21 min drive
  • Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) - 96 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Jolly Roger's Seafood House - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪The Gristmill - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪The Brick House - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Arlington Inn

Motel near Fisherman's Wharf in Port Clinton
Arlington Inn offers its guests a marina. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served on weekends. WiFi is free in public spaces.

A terrace, barbecue grills, and a television in a common area are also featured at Arlington Inn. Free self parking is available.

This Port Clinton motel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 41 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Built in 1951
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Terrace
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Television in lobby
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
Arlington Inn offers 41 air-conditioned accommodations with hair dryers and complimentary toiletries. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers.

This Port Clinton motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Televisions come with cable channels. Housekeeping is provided on request.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available on weekends 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge

Things to do

  • Fishing
  • 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.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 32-inch TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
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 8:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between December 21 and December 29.
The property is closed: Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 16 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
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
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, Discover, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Up to 2 children 16 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Arlington Inn to the airport?

Arlington Inn is 81.6 mi (96-min drive) away from the Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Arlington Inn?

As of Oct 16, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Arlington Inn on Oct 21, 2025 start from $62.49, excluding 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 Arlington Inn have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Arlington Inn.

How close is Arlington Inn to the beach?

This motel is 0.8 mi (1-min drive) from Port Clinton Public Swimming Beach and 8.6 mi (16-min drive) from Catawba Island State Park Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Arlington Inn offer free breakfast?

Yes, Arlington Inn offers free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Arlington Inn?

No, there is no casino at this motel.

What time is check-in at Arlington Inn?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Arlington Inn?

This motel offers free self parking.

Does Arlington Inn have a pool?

Arlington Inn does not have a pool.

Does Arlington Inn have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this motel.

How close is Arlington Inn to downtown Port Clinton?

Arlington Inn is 0.2 mi away from Port Clinton.

Arlington Inn Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 134 out of 487 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 186 out of 487 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 102 out of 487 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 42 out of 487 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 23 out of 487 reviews

7.6/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

6.8/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Richard

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Room was clean.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

JACOB ANDREW

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Perfect for a quick trip up to do some fishing. The room was nice and quiet and the air conditioning worked really well.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Michelle

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Felt price too high
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

wendy erica

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

We loved it!

We had a great time and we'll be back! This hotel is a time capsule from a bygone era. It is not fancy, but it has fantastic people, an incredible view of the Marina, and perfectly located to walk to many wonderful restaurants and shops. They also made accommodations for us to plug in our electric vehicle!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa A

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and staff was great
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Diane

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was not clean as expected
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Joseph

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

8/10 Good

Peter

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Breakfast just a muffin apart from that dated but well looked after
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Faye

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

10/10 Excellent

BRUCE

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Will come again

It was a great experience
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

jatin

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This an older hotel and the styling is a bit dated. However, this did not take anything away from our wonderful experience. We had a ground floor room facing the water front (about 10-15 feet from the window). There is a common patio between the room window and the waterfront (not accessible directly from the room). Even when we could not go out, just looking out the window was so relaxing. Many guests were were there for fishing and you can see fishing boats leaving and coming back. The breakfast was pretty basic (store bought muffins/Danishes, coffee, Juice) but available very early in the morning. They have good restaurants close by (an Irish/German one, and a Hibachi carryout, Wendy's, a subway, the hotel bar on the waterfront, a grill on the waterfront that you can see from your window), and a beach within a few minute's walk. Also, they are about a block away from the Jet Express station (with ferry to Put-in Bay ). During our time there, we visited attractions in Put-in bay (around 30-minutes by ferry), Sandusky (Around 30-minute drive), and Catawba Island (around 15-minute drive). The hotel staff was hospitable and friendly. Overall, I would say that Arlington Inn provides great value, and if one is able to look beyond styling/aesthetics, is unmatched in what it offers in terms of views of the waterfront, and access to a wide range of recreational activities. We will stay there the next time we visit Port Clinton.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Steven Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Antoinette

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
It was okay definitely wouldn’t stay there again. It’s terribly run down. Breakfast was pack donuts or pastry I’m a bag. Only coffee… lights didn’t work well and just overall needs updated and work done
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Mindy J.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

rachelle, 43209

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
My husband stays here every year for fishing. It might be a little older, but it's a great place to stay on the lake. It's within walking distance to everything you need.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Patty

Stay here several years ago and it was a nightmare, but decided to try again and was pleasantly surprised. A bit outdated, but comfortable. If you’re going to Port Clinton for a fishing trip, highly recommend staying here. Choose a waterfront room. View is beautiful.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Russell

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Daniel

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
30 seconds of hot water in the shower. Rooms are dirty. The price went up by over 200 dollars because of memorial day.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

David

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

Good place for value

Reasonably priced basic hotel for an overnight trip. Waterfront room was decently clean and had good air circulation. Check in and check out process was very quick.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Sue

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This is a very old motel it was clean. It had no heat and it was a cold night the heater refused to work. The mattress was so worn down it was bowed. The bed had no top sheet so we had to sleep against the blanket ok at home not in a hotel. The front desk computer kept coming up with a rate that was 1 1/2 times the rate I was told thru hotels. When I questioned the math she just kept saying it’s what the computer said. Never at this hotel again
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa A

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

jody, Strongsville

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice little hotel that sits right next to the water in downtown Port Clinton.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Dirty room

Room was very dusty. The microwave was disgusting. The bathroom was clean. This is an older hotel and I'm sure seasonal but could have been cleaned better.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

william

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025