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Great Lakes Motel

2.0 star property
Enjoy the free WiFi at this Fremont motel

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Property amenity
Room, 1 King Bed | Bathroom sink
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Room, 1 Queen Bed | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Reviews

6.6 out of 10

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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

Room options

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Room, 1 King Bed | Living area | LCD TV

Room, 1 King Bed

  • 270 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 2 Double Beds | View from room

Room, 2 Double Beds

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

Family Room, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchenette

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Large Twin Beds and 1 Queen Sofa 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 Library. Rutherford B. Hayes Presidential Center and Fremont Speedway are also within 3 miles (5 km).
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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

  • ‪Plaza Lanes - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Tackle Box 2 - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Depot - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Shellukes Bar & Grill - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Whitey's Diner - ‬3 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.

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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

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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. 40 out of 231 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 75 out of 231 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 50 out of 231 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 31 out of 231 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 35 out of 231 reviews

6.6/10

Cleanliness

7.2/10

Staff & service

5.2/10

Amenities

6.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

5.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Matthew

Traveled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Exposed wiring in shower.

We were in town to fish at Port Clinton. We stayed at this motel because of the distance and price. The biggest issue was the shower. There is a can light in the shower in the room we stayed in, and it was hanging down and wiring was exposed. The room had a kitchen that was a little dirty. The bathroom was a little dirty.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Roger

Traveled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Did not look anything like it did online
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mathew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Quiet and relaxing place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Gene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The motel is right of the 1950s
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Tracey

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The property is dated, however, the room was sooooo clean we could have ate off the floor. I really appreciated that! The owners are new, and very nice. The only complaint I have is that she charged me $35.00 for my service dog. NOT an emotional support animal. A TRAINED SERVICE DOG. Im terminally ill, and this working animal goes with me everywhere! I have identification as well as handicapped permanent plates on my vehicle. Even so, she charged me $35. The owner obviously has no idea about ADA regulations. If I was a different kind of person, they would have contacted a lawyer and caused a lot of heartache for these owners. Lucky for them, I'm not that kind of person. I hope they see this review and do the research. Google is good for reading the regulations regarding service animals. Other than that situation, I would stay there again. But I won't because I'm not going to pay for my service dog. My dog detects low blood sugar and seizures. She is a life saver, literally!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

valerie

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
Room smelled bad had flys everywhere
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

John

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

2/10 Terrible

David

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
There was a leak in the bathroom and mold everywhere.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

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