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The Fountain Inn

2.0 star property
Hotel near Lake Erie in Marblehead

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Seasonal outdoor pool, lifeguards on site
Lobby
Children's activities
Exterior
Yoga

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Business services
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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236 Maple Ave, Marblehead, OH, 43440
  • Place, Lakeside Daisy State Nature Preserve
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Castaway Bay Waterpark
    ‪27 min drive‬
  • Place, Cedar Point
    ‪32 min drive‬

Room options

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Economy Room, 2 Twin Beds | Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Economy Room, 2 Twin Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 225 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Economy Room, 1 Queen Bed | Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Economy Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Economy Room, Multiple Beds | Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Economy Room, Multiple Beds

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • 270 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed | Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Family Room, Multiple Beds | Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Family Room, Multiple Beds

  • 365 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Family Room, Multiple Beds | Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Family Room, Multiple Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 270 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds and 2 Twin Trundle Beds

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Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds, Kitchenette

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 295 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Kitchenette | Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Kitchenette

  • 295 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Partial lake view

About the neighborhood

Lakeside

On lake.A stay at this hotel places you within half a mile (1 km) of Lake Erie and 3 miles (5 km) of Marblehead Lighthouse. The Watering Hole Safari and Waterpark is within 9 miles (15 km) and Catawba Island State Park is within 12 miles (20 km).

What's nearby

  • Lakeside Daisy State Nature Preserve - 3 min drive - 1.8 miles
  • African Safari Wildlife Park - 11 min drive - 7.5 miles
  • Castaway Bay Waterpark - 27 min drive - 24.1 miles
  • Sports Force Parks at Cedar Point Sports Center - 27 min drive - 26.6 miles
  • Cedar Point - 32 min drive - 26.6 miles

Getting around

  • Sandusky Station - 26 min drive
  • Toledo Express Airport (TOL) - 68 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cleats Club Seat Grille - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Red's Lakehouse - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Beach Glass Lounge - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Boondocks - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Crow's Nest - ‬12 min drive

About this property

The Fountain Inn

Hotel near Lake Erie in Marblehead
The Fountain Inn offers its guests a seasonal outdoor pool and a children's pool. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. A 24-hour business center and meeting rooms are available. Event space at this hotel measures 1240 square feet (115 square meters) and includes conference space. The business-friendly The Fountain Inn also features a vending machine, a garden, and a convenience store. Parking is available for a fee.

This Marblehead hotel is smoke free.

  • 46 guestrooms or units
  • Meeting rooms
  • 1240 sq ft of conference space
  • 115 sq m of conference space
  • Business center (24 hours)
  • Conference space
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Convenience store
  • Garden
  • ATM
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Water dispenser
The Fountain Inn offers 46 air-conditioned accommodations with complimentary toiletries. 32-inch LCD televisions come with cable channels. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Guests can make use of the in-room microwaves and coffee/tea makers. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Art supplies
  • Changing table
  • Children's books
  • Children's games
  • Children's pool
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • In-room microwave
  • Lifeguards on site
  • Mini-fridge
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Uncovered self parking on site (USD 8 per day)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Things to do

  • Art gallery
  • Children's pool
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 3 accessible parking spaces
  • Elevator (42 inch wide door)
  • Handrails in stairways (33 inches high)
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (46 inches high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 1:00 AM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 2.75 percent for credit card payments
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

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:

  • Resort fee (May 24 - September 02): USD 38.00 per person, per night
The resort fee includes:
  • Additional inclusions
  • Beach access
  • Fitness center access
  • Fitness/yoga classes
  • Nearby fitness center access
  • Pool access
  • Shuttle service
  • Sporting facilities or equipment

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

Optional extras

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

  • Uncovered self parking fee: USD 8.00 per day
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 2.75 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
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and 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, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • The seasonal pool will open May 25 and close September 01.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Alcohol isn't served at The Fountain Inn.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Frequently asked questions

How close is The Fountain Inn to the airport?

The Fountain Inn is 65 mi (68-min drive) away from the Toledo Express Airport (TOL) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does The Fountain Inn have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Fountain Inn.

How close is The Fountain Inn to the beach?

This hotel is 7 mi (15-min drive) from North Swimming Beach and 7.7 mi (33-min drive) from Kelleys Island State Park Public Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does The Fountain Inn offer free breakfast?

The Fountain Inn does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at The Fountain Inn?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at The Fountain Inn?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 1:00 AM.

Is there free parking at The Fountain Inn?

Free parking is not available at this hotel. Self parking is available for USD 8.00 per day.

Does The Fountain Inn have a pool?

The Fountain Inn features a seasonal outdoor pool and a children's pool.

Does The Fountain Inn have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is The Fountain Inn to downtown Marblehead?

The Fountain Inn is 0.1 mi away from Lakeside.

The Fountain Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 27 out of 54 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 54 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 54 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 54 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 54 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

6/10 Okay

kalyan

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Durreall Alonzo

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is in a community of some sort. Shops, restaurants and cafes all right by the hotel. But the parking is very very limited.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Robert

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

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brooke

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gerald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Such a quaint little town. Beautiful cottages.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barry

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was unaware of area when i booked ... was charmed by the uniqueness of it ... felt like a throw back to earlier times ... Staff was friendly and informative
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michele

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great value and walking distance to Ooh La La for breakfast. Loved being able to walk to lake for beautiful views.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Jessica

Liked: Staff & service
Hotel does not offer the breakfast during the off season which we were not expecting. Room was clean but floor was sticky. The room itself was damp, leaving the sheets even feeling damp at night. Staff was friendly, front desk staffed around the clock. Room only supplied two pots for cooking. No skillets or cookware available.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Jerome

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The 2 things that parking is very limited due to you mainly get around buy golf carts and the pool was close due to the season ending but other that i would stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff was helpfull. Walking to the shops
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Addisyn

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Aaron

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

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Most restaurants and shops closed even on weekend kind of a bummer but otherwise great place to stay
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kyle

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

Comfy stay

I stayed up there with my girlfriend as a weekend getaway for her birthday. It's perfect to stay at if you want to go to Kelly's Island (the ferry was only a couple miles away) Overall the staff was very friendly and the room was bigger then I thought it would be. King bed was definitely a plus. Only thing was they sent me over an email saying I had to get a parking pass, but that's only valid during the "On season" (Memorial Day-Labor day) So I didn't need to worry about it. Overall will gladly stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Sam

Liked: Staff & service
Service at the desk was great. Floors in rooms need a serious scrubbing. Grounds need some TLC.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

adrian, Toledo

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
very nice visit, the season is over and the area is very quiet. it was just what we were looking for to relax.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Lisa

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
My twin sister also purchased a room but her shower had black mold in the caulking. She had to come to my room to take a shower. She googled black mold and spores can be released from the caulking. The front desk said that the hotel was booked and could not move her to another room and had to wait for management to see if they could give her a discount.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dale

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

10/10 Excellent

Dale

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

richard

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The lady at the front desk was amazing, very friendly and had recommendations for food. The room was nice price point. The Parking situation is horrible, thankfully most the area is walkable
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

amy

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Sarah, Maple Grove

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice property. An older motel but well maintained
Stayed 1 night in May 2025