Stay Inn

1.5 star property

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Individually furnished, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board
Premium Suite
Seasonal outdoor pool
Property entrance
A two-story building with a symmetrical facade, arched doorways, and a satellite dish on the roof.

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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2149 E Gill Road, Port Clinton, OH, 43452
  • Place, Lakeview Park
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, African Safari Wildlife Park
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Catawba Island State Park
    ‪10 min drive‬

Room options

Premium Double Room Single Use

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Deluxe Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(11 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Family Room

  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Premium Suite

  • 37 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Deluxe Double Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(67 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

About the area

Port Clinton

At Stay Inn you'll be within a 15-minute walk of Lake Erie and 2.6 km (1.6 mi) from Port Clinton Public Swimming Beach. Highlights at this hotel include in-room free WiFi and LCD TVs. .This smoke-free hotel offers free WiFi in public areas, a picnic area and express check-in. Added amenities include a seasonal outdoor swimming pool, tour/ticket assistance and multilingual staff. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .Attractions within a 30-minute drive of this Port Clinton hotel include Cedar Point and Catawba Island State Park.

What's nearby

  • Lakeview Park - 2 min drive - 2.9 km
  • African Safari Wildlife Park - 4 min drive - 5.7 km
  • Catawba Island State Park - 10 min drive - 11.6 km
  • Kalahari Waterpark Resort - 17 min drive - 33.6 km
  • Cedar Point - 24 min drive - 36.6 km

Getting around

  • Sandusky Station - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Jolly Roger's Seafood House - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Brick House - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Stay Inn

As a guest of Stay Inn, you'll find a seasonal outdoor pool, a vending machine, and multilingual staff. Public spaces have free WiFi. Stay Inn also features tour/ticket assistance, a picnic area, and express check-in. Self parking is free. The property offers extended parking privileges.

This Port Clinton hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 1 floor
  • 34 guestrooms or units
  • Built in 1987
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Television in lobby
  • No smoking on site
Stay Inn offers 34 accommodations with a hairdryer and free toiletries. Each accommodation is individually furnished. LCD televisions come with premium satellite channels. Fridges and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit with in-room jetted baths.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)). Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and an iron/ironing board can be requested.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • RV/bus/lorry parking on site
  • Extended parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Private picnics

Things to do

  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 1 building
  • 1 floor
  • Built in 1987
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with premium digital channels

Food and drink

  • Freezer
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 6 AM - 11 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo identification, and other arrangements must be coordinated with the property prior to arrival
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children 12 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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. This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • The seasonal pool will open in May and close in September.
  • Children aged 12 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Bayshore Inn Port Clinton
Bayshore Port Clinton
Bayshore Inn Port Clinton, Ohio
Stay Inn Port Clinton
Stay Port Clinton
Stay Inn Hotel
Stay Inn Port Clinton
Stay Inn Hotel Port Clinton

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Stay Inn?

Stay Inn offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at Stay Inn?

Yep, Stay Inn has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Stay Inn?

The closest beach to Stay Inn is Catawba Island State Park Beach (7.6 km).

Does Stay Inn have a pool?

Stay Inn has a seasonal outdoor pool. The pool is open from May to September.

Are there hot tubs in the rooms at Stay Inn?

No, but there are Jetted bath in the guestrooms.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Stay Inn?

No, Stay Inn does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Stay Inn?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at Stay Inn?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Stay Inn Reviews

Reviews

7.4

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 221 out of 691 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 212 out of 691 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 130 out of 691 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 61 out of 691 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 67 out of 691 reviews

7.6/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

6.6/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Felica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay overall
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Felica

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay overall
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Felica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great overall
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Felica

Everything was good from the parking to the heat,would reccomend to everyone
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Felica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Felica

Liked: Cleanliness
It was great overall
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Kim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room and very courteous staff
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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6/10 Okay

Brittany

Liked: Staff & service
Perfect for a one night stay near Sandusky area! The hotel is not fancy by any means but the beds were completely fine/clean. The bathroom was just ok. They would benefit a lot from simple updates like new shower hooks/liners. Staff was very kind, and no issues with bringing our dogs with us
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Barry A

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great check in, very friendly staff, assisted with places to eat.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Felica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
No kitchen as it was a double standard room
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

trudy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hotel was very nice, friendly staff, nice pool.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean room and alot of parking if you bring a boat.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Molly

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a great stop before our trip into put in bay, room was clean and comfortable and check in was very easy
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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8/10 Good

Hideki

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
clean room & bath is good.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Kayla

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

A great place to stay

It was a great stay, amazing breakfast, friendly staff. It's quiet. I will be coming back
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Terry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A nice motel. The breakfast wasn't a lot but the bed was SUPER comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Sherry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great breakfast provided in morning. Bed was awesome!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Cory

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

Simple and quiet

Nice quiet spot for an overnight stay.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice place for the price!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jamie

Liked: Cleanliness
They have very nice staff and love the outside pool
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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6/10 Okay

Teresa

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was friendly and accommodating however the room was dated but clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
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6/10 Okay

jennifer

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
No frills property
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Richard K

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay, close to everything.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
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8/10 Good

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
The people was friendly and the room was nice.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025