Great Lakes Motel

2.0 star property
Enjoy the free WiFi at this Fremont motel

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Office entrance with a Coca-Cola vending machine and mailbox.
Relax in this inviting space with a comfortable bed, desk, and refrigerator.
Welcome to the Great Lakes Motel, offering kitchenettes, guest laundry, free Wi-Fi, and 24-hour security.
Bathroom features a white toilet, sink, and checkered tile walls.
Enjoy al fresco dining at this charming outdoor space, complete with a barbecue station and comfortable seating.

Reviews

6.6 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included

Explore the area

Map
1737 E State St, Fremont, OH, 43420
  • Rutherford B. Hayes Library
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Rutherford B. Hayes Presidential Center
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Fremont Speedway
    ‪5 min drive‬

Room options

Room, 2 Double Beds

  • 279 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Double Beds

Family Room, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchenette

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Large Twin Beds and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

Room, 1 King Bed

  • 270 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Fremont

In Fremont .Within 3 miles (5 km) of this Fremont motel, you'll find Sandusky River and Rutherford B. Hayes Presidential Center. Fremont Speedway is within 3 miles (5 km) and Sandusky Bay is within 12 miles (20 km).

What's nearby

  • Rutherford B. Hayes Library - 4 min drive - 2.5 miles
  • Spiegel Grove State Park - 4 min drive - 2.5 miles
  • Rutherford B. Hayes Presidential Center - 5 min drive - 2.7 miles
  • Fremont Speedway - 5 min drive - 2.9 miles
  • African Safari Wildlife Park - 38 min drive - 27.1 miles

Getting around

  • Toledo Express Airport (TOL) - 50 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Ballville E-Z Shop - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Tackle Box II - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Great Lakes Motel

Enjoy the free WiFi at this Fremont motel
Public spaces have free WiFi. You'll find a 24-hour business center on site. Great Lakes Motel also features a vending machine, a garden, and laundry facilities. Free self parking is available.

This Fremont motel is smoke free.

  • 18 guestrooms or units
  • Business center (24 hours)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Garden
  • No smoking on site
Great Lakes Motel offers 18 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature irons/ironing boards and complimentary toiletries. Beds feature premium bedding. LCD televisions come with premium cable channels. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided.

This Fremont motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include phones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided daily.

Languages

English, Hindi

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Things to do

  • Playground

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 (single-level property)
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with premium cable channels

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:30 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 3.5 percent for credit card payments
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 3.5 percent

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
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 debit cards; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
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, Discover, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
    For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Property is also known as

Great Lakes Fremont
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Great Lakes Motel Fremont, Ohio
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Frequently asked questions

How close is Great Lakes Motel to the airport?

Great Lakes Motel is 46.2 mi (50-min drive) away from the Toledo Express Airport (TOL) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Great Lakes Motel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Great Lakes Motel.

Does Great Lakes Motel offer free breakfast?

Great Lakes Motel does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Great Lakes Motel?

No, there is no casino at this motel.

What time is check-in at Great Lakes Motel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:30 PM.

Is there free parking at Great Lakes Motel?

This motel offers free self parking.

Does Great Lakes Motel have a pool?

Great Lakes Motel does not have a pool.

Does Great Lakes Motel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this motel.

How close is Great Lakes Motel to downtown Fremont?

Great Lakes Motel is 1.6 mi away from Fremont.

Great Lakes Motel Reviews

Reviews

6.6
Rating 10 - Excellent. 33 out of 216 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 74 out of 216 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 49 out of 216 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 28 out of 216 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 32 out of 216 reviews

6.6/10

Cleanliness

7.2/10

Staff & service

5.0/10

Amenities

6.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

5.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Jennifer

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I hated everything about it
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Nancy

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Room 114 was clean. The A/C worked efficiently. Used the fridge/freezer for the food I had brought along. Wi-Fi worked well; password required. Bathroom was clean but the paint was peeling. Older building that has had some renovations done.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Mark

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Susanna

Business traveler
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
The authentic mid century modern furniture and decor was enjoyable. The parking was easy. Room was clean enough with no bugs or anything. Save your receipt because they said they can't provide duplicates. Bedding was comfortable. In room coffee was fine. I thought it was expensive for what you get but this is considered in the Cedar Point area. Was the most affordable in the area. I found it restful.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

bruce

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very old motel that is not kept up well. The internet connection was excellent!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

Alisa

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Daniel

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

Gedi M.

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Dirty and pieced together, very small room. Room looked unkempt or taken care of.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Jason

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Cathy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Older but a fine place. Has a car port! One issue: there was no cold water! Hot came out of all faucets - sink and shower. Probably just this unit and I was only there to sleep, so didn’t get a chance to tell or ask anyone about it. Good price for a 15 min detour - half to a third the price of those off I80.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The room was clean, everything was in it's place. I had no complaints about service, staff was friendly and happy to work with you.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

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

Not even a value for the cheap price.

Staying at a mom & pop motel, expectations aren't really high. Taking this into consideration, I'm willing to let a lot slide. This place was so dirty. Bedding and pillows were incredibly stained. So much so that I drove to Walmart and bought new sheets to use during my stay. Every inch of this place was dirty. We bought some cleaning supplies and scrubbed the bathroom floor and shower. I'm posting a before and after pic of the bathroom floor, as well as pics of blood spots on the pillows and mattress. We also cleaned the walls and door as they were covered in grime and other stains. Really gross. The property is also littered with broken microwaves, mattresses, and mini fridges. It looks like the set of Sanford and Son. I hate commenting on all of this because the staff was super pleasant.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

4/10 Poor

Elder

Traveled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

It's cheap so keep your expectations in check

It was just a few of us bikers wanting a cheap place to stay. The facilities are old and we didn't care about that. The main problem I had was the cleanliness and the smell of our room. There was mold all over the bathroom ceiling and walls. The shower hadn't been cleaned in Lord knows how long. Cob webs and dead bugs. Unknown splatters of "liquid" on the walls. Everything in the kitchen was filthy including inside the fridge and stove. They didn't have enough towels but did get us more. Woman at front counter was very nice at least.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cindy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice staff at check in. Ac excellent. Bed spread needed replaced, several cigarette burns. Clean room. Bed was comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

6/10 Okay

jennifer

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was in the location I needed. But it was pricey for the condition. Like other reviewers, I found the cleanliness to be poor. Cigarette burns on the blankets. The fridge has ice and water in the door, but it didn't work. There was a one cup coffee maker and cups, but for having a full kitchen, they could have provided at least some utensils and paper plates. I. The shower there was some shampoo, but one envelope was opened. There was an apple I the fridge. The furniture was clearly old (like found on the roadside old) but the stove did work.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

2/10 Terrible

Kenneth

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Poor Customer Service.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

4/10 Poor

Judith

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Small facility. Staff was friendly. Clean linens. Room needs deep clean (dust on all surfaces, coffee pot filthy, refrigerator dirty, paint job terrible). Needs updating, small shower cracked. Water on floor by refrigerator.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
This motel was an excellent value. I need basic lodging for the night before the 4/8 eclipse, and it served that purpose well. This motel was not charging astronomical prices (unlike others in town) and I was satisfied with the experience Pluses - clean (but spartan) - room has microwave and refrigerator - pleasant staff (although my interaction was brief) - comfortable bed - neighborhood seems safe - OK to park my car on property for the afternoon after I checked out - plenty of towels Minuses - room needs significant paint touch up - heater / AC is noisy. It came on about every 15 minutes at a volume that made it nearly impossible to hear the TV at a normal volume. Made it difficult to fall asleep, although once I was asleep it did not wake me up. - door needs weatherstripping. You can see daylight around the door jamb. I suspect there might be a draft in winter, which would cause the heater to run frequently. - microwave needed to be cleaned. - BYO facial tissue
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

2/10 Terrible

Floyd

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Didn't like anything. Very rude, noisy, and dirty.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

6/10 Okay

Nickolas

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Minutes from anything in town, personal parking spaces
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Shane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
For an older property, it was very clean. The staff was very nice. Although it was a non-refundable property, we had no choice of going. we have a wedding that got canceled. It was a downer that we could not get refunded.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

4/10 Poor

Isnyve

Business traveler
Poor service I would not choose to stay there another time. The AC was noisy but not working at all, the bathroom dirty
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Simon

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Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Bruce

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The room was not fancy but it was clean, quiet and worth what I paid for. No issues
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023