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Steelhead Inn

2.5 star property
Motel near Waldameer & Water World in Erie

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Lobby
Outdoor pool
Standard Room, 1 King Bed | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace
Children's area
Property entrance

Reviews

6.4 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Laundry
  • Parking included
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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3005 West 12th St, Erie, PA, 16505
  • Waldameer & Water World
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Millcreek Mall
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Presque Isle Beach
    ‪21 min drive‬
  • Erie, PA (ERI-Erie Intl.)
    ‪4 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Family Room

  • Sleeps 12
  • 6 Double Beds

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Standard Room, 2 Double Beds | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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About the neighborhood

Erie

Near the airport.Within 2 miles (3 km) of this Erie motel, you'll find Tom Ridge Center and Puptopia. Waldameer & Water World and Beach no.1 are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Waldameer & Water World - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Millcreek Mall - 7 min drive - 3.8 miles
  • Bayfront Convention Center - 8 min drive - 4.9 miles
  • Splash Lagoon - 11 min drive - 7.3 miles
  • Presque Isle Beach - 21 min drive - 9.5 miles

Getting around

  • Erie Station - 9 min drive
  • Erie, PA (ERI-Erie Intl.) - 4 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sheetz - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Long John Silver's - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Odis 12 Bar & Grille - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Burger King - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Romas Italian Kitchen - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Steelhead Inn

Motel near Waldameer & Water World in Erie
Free breakfast is served on weekends. WiFi is free in public spaces. The business-friendly Steelhead Inn also features an outdoor pool and laundry facilities. Self parking is free.

This Erie motel is smoke free.

  • 28 guestrooms or units
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • No smoking on site
Steelhead Inn offers 28 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and blackout drapes/curtains. Beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include showers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels. Hair dryers, change of towels, and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available on weekends 8:30 AM to 9:30 AM

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Egyptian cotton sheets

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Laptop workspace

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 9:30 AM - 11:00 PM
Guests 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 at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 6 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

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

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

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

  • Cash deposit: USD 50 per accommodation, per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

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 and cash
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, and cash.

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Steelhead Inn to the airport?

Steelhead Inn is 2.3 mi (4-min drive) away from the Erie, PA (ERI-Erie Intl.) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Steelhead Inn?

As of Sep 7, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Steelhead Inn on Sep 28, 2025 start from $75.0, 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 Steelhead Inn have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Steelhead Inn.

How close is Steelhead Inn to the beach?

This motel is 6.9 mi (18-min drive) from Presque Isle Beach and 1.9 mi (4-min drive) from Beach no.1. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Steelhead Inn offer free breakfast?

Yes, Steelhead Inn offers free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Steelhead Inn?

No, there is no casino at this motel, but Presque Isle Downs and Casino (13-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Steelhead Inn?

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

Is there free parking at Steelhead Inn?

This motel offers free self parking.

Does Steelhead Inn have a pool?

Steelhead Inn features an outdoor pool.

Does Steelhead Inn have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this motel.

How close is Steelhead Inn to downtown Erie?

Steelhead Inn is 3.9 mi away from Erie.

Steelhead Inn Reviews

Reviews

6.4
Rating 10 - Excellent. 69 out of 391 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 108 out of 391 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 94 out of 391 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 72 out of 391 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 48 out of 391 reviews

7.0/10

Cleanliness

7.4/10

Staff & service

6.0/10

Amenities

6.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Siobhan

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We walked into our room at 10 pm, number 17 two weekends ago, and walked into, no less, than 100 sewer flies all over the room. Called the front desk and waited 30 minutes for maintenance to tell us that ‘yeah he knew that there was a problem, but don’t know what’ My husband said right away ‘there’s no P-trap in the shower’. We requested sheets and pillowcases because there were flies all over the bed . We went in in office in the morning, asked to see the manager, and the girl said that she was out of town. I said we would like to request a partial refund. This is unacceptable, gross, I could barely sleep and didn’t take a shower, and the girl said “well if you need to take a shower, I can put you in another room to do that’. I said ‘we’re checking out today as planned’. Never heard from the manager and when our travel agent called, they said Steelhead denied any refund at all saying that I was offered another place to stay and declined it. The girl flat out lied and yet still haven’t heard from the owner. We have been staying there for years and deserve better than this as a customer.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Amelia

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
I inquired about late check-in because we were driving in from Ft. Wayne, Indiana. The front desk associate said they would leave the motel room door unlocked with they key inside. This made us very uncomfortable because it's very unsafe. My mother paid for the room for this reason and asked for a refund but was denied. When we arrived to the motel room, it was dirty and unclean. There were people hanging outside the rooms and drinking and smoking. The property felt unsafe. We left the property and went somewhere else for the night. I really would like for my mom to get her money back.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Maichel

Traveled with group, Business traveler
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed a property for the night. I came back to room late and when I went for a shower, I realized there was no towels in my room. Nor was there toilet paper. There was dirt in the corner of the bathroom and the one duvet cover on the bed had a stain. Person next to me was smoking and could smell it in my room and hear them coughing all night. The staff was very pleasant but the place needs cleaned better and room that have supplies like toilet paper and shower linen.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Mary Elizabet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Affordable, good location, bed was a bit uncomfortable
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Annie

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Erin

Business traveler
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Terrible!

Don't stay here
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Youwen

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

2/10 Terrible

Danielle

Business traveler
Did not stay at this motel! They were closed when I arrived. Had to get another hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

yvon

Disliked: Amenities
No heat Room very cold
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Rebecca

Disliked: Amenities
My refrigerator didn’t work and the room had ants in the shower and on the floor
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Traveled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

4 total trips with 50/50 good and bad reviews

The first time that we stayed here, it was good. The room was stocked and clean and check in was a breeze. The second time, we had people screaming and cussing each other out in the parking lot in the middle of the night. The TV in the room that we were in didnt work and they said that they would fix it but never did. We had to ask for towels multiple times and the dirty sheets from the prior guests were still on the floor in the room. The following week we came up again and a friend of ours got the same room as we had for the second trip and complained of people screaming at each other and fighting in the middle of the night. The TV was also still not fixed. Our room was better that trip so we gave it one more go this past weekend. The room was dirty. The sheets had hair all over them, the pillows had hair and spots (orange/brown blood like color) on them, there were medical tape chunks on the inside of the bathroom door frame with what looks like blood under them. There was no remote for the AC/fan/heating unit so we had to get a step stool from our vehicle to turn the heat on. We stayed here because we needed a place to sleep and shower and that was pretty much it. We leave the room before light to fish and dont return until well after dark so we don't need anything fancy but this time was enough. We will be finding somewhere else from now on. I don't like to be the person to leave negative reviews but some things are just too much to ignore.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

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

A nice little place

Room was comfortable and clean, it also has a microwave and mini-fridge. Staff was excellent and friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

Charlotte

Traveled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Old and run down in to do improvement, paint ,fix walls, only one chair in room.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

Pam

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Convenience and good restaurants close by
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Rebecca

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Rebecca

It was okay
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

Dean

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
Our first room was nice inside, but the walls are thin and the guy next to ours had their TV on really loud so late, so we asked if we could move. Then the took us to another room next to a lady who had a dog, then they thought that was not a good idea, so the took us to another room which seems nice as well, but then more problems started. There was a group of guys outside two rooms down carrying on to all hours of the night. I was concerned about saying anything to them because they were loud and they were talking about some bad things. At 2:30 am I was awakened with laughing and loud talking outside. then they quited down. then at 4:30 am more loud noises and loud talking. Then at 6 am a tow truck arriving in front of our room making loud noises. Just as the sun came up, the group of guys left and the party was over. The motel should not have allowed this to happen. I didn't want to say anything to them because of fear of retaliation and possible vandalisim of my car. We did not feel safe and it was not worth it at all. I DO NOT recommend staying here.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

I had a very bad experience at Steelhead Inn - I arrived the evening of my reservation and they had no rooms for me; they had overbooked the Inn. I had to scramble to find another hotel room in the city. I thought it was unacceptable how they handle the property reservations, and the front desk staff told me this has happened before.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

warren

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

I love it a nice little breake from Brandon

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

6/10 Okay

Patrick

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The walls a thin and noises in neighboring rooms are audible. There was a strong smell of mold in the bathroom. On the positive side, the property is clean and rooms are equipped with microwaves and minifridges.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

Robert

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024