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Stay Inn

1.5 star property
Hotel with free parking, near Lake Erie

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Property entrance
Exterior
Seasonal outdoor pool
Deluxe Double Room | Bathroom
Individually furnished, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
The current price is NZ$140
includes taxes & fees
16 Nov - 17 Nov

Explore the area

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2149 E Gill Road, Port Clinton, OH, 43452
  • Place, Port Clinton Public Swimming Beach
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Lakeview Park
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Cedar Point
    ‪24 min drive‬

Room options

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Premium Double Room Single Use

Premium Double Room Single Use

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Fridge
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Jetted bath
Hairdryer
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Room

Deluxe Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(11 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Fridge
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Jetted bath
Hairdryer
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Individually furnished, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Family Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Fridge
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Jetted bath
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Premium Suite

Premium Suite

Highlights

Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Fridge
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Jetted bath
  • 37 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Deluxe Double Room

Deluxe Double Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(66 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Fridge
LCD TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Jetted bath
Hairdryer
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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 business-friendly hotel offers free WiFi in public areas, a picnic area and tour/ticket assistance. Added amenities include a seasonal outdoor swimming pool, multilingual staff and a television in a common area. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .With a stay at this Port Clinton hotel, you'll be 30.4 km (18.9 mi) from Cedar Point.

What's nearby

  • Jet Express - 3 min drive - 4.7 km
  • Fisherman's Wharf - 3 min drive - 4.7 km
  • Island Adventures Family Fun Center - 4 min drive - 6.1 km
  • African Safari Wildlife Park - 5 min drive - 5.7 km
  • Catawba Island State Park - 13 min drive - 15.2 km

Getting around

  • Sandusky Station - 20 min drive

Restaurants

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

About this property

Stay Inn

Hotel with free parking, near Lake Erie
As a guest of Stay Inn, you'll find a seasonal outdoor pool, a vending machine, and multilingual staff. Public spaces have free WiFi. The business-friendly Stay Inn also features tour/ticket assistance, a picnic area, and a television in common area. 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)
  • 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

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
  • Smoke-free property

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)
  • 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
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

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 11:00 AM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets: USD 20 per pet, per day
  • Only dogs are allowed
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

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

Optional extras

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

  • Pet fee: USD 20 per pet, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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 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 and cash.

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.

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.

How much does it cost to stay at Stay Inn?

As of 14 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Stay Inn on 16 Nov 2025 start from NZ$140.10, including 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.

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.

Reviews

Stay Inn Reviews

7.4

Good

7.4/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

6.6/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.2/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 203 out of 658 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 207 out of 658 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 126 out of 658 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 59 out of 658 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 63 out of 658 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Dan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room, pool area, and property were clean. Comfy bed and pillows. Cute couch. Did not like mold stains on bathroom ceiling or the Soft spots on the floor. Ran out of toilet paper and we could not find a spare.. there should always be spare toilet paper in the room. Breakfast could be better, but it was free. Kind of a snack. Did like the fresh bananas.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy check in. Staff was very helpful and friendly. Pool was clean. For the price this was a great deal. Only complaint was there was coffee grounds still in the coffee pot and no coffee was in the room, found a couple hairs in front of the tub as well.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Annette

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Not so great

If you suffer with arachnophobia this isn't the place for you. When I turned down the bedsheets to get in a huge black spider the size of a quarter scrambled across the bed. The decor was old and the carpet questionable. Free breakfast included donuts, cereal and bananas, juice and coffee.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Diane

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

Stay Inn

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Heather

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Although it’s old, it was very comfortable. The shower was amazing, the breakfast was not. I’d go back if we are in the area again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Jennifer, Newark

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very nice and the pool was clean. The rooms are outdated and kind of dingy, but not dirty. Did not like the joining door to the next room that would not lock. The room does not have a coffee maker, but there is a "breakfast" area that had beverages, cereal, donuts, and toast. Overall nice stay, it was a convenient and quiet location.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I chose Stay Inn because it was the most affordable option in the Port Clinton/Catawba Island area. The bed was more than adequate, I slept good. The restroom is a little small. The walls seem thin, I could hear people on either side. But for $75 on a weekend in the summer in Port Clinton, I was more than happy with my choice.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Christopher

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The signage in front of the building set the pace for the experience, it's faded and gives the impression of either a neglected property, or lack of resources to maintain the property. The sign said renovated, but honestly the before pictures looked better. The stay wasn't the worst I've had, but the price for the condition of the room was a bit much for me. Also didn't realize this prior, but a quick map search shows it's close proximity to a small airport, and yes that means it's directly in the flight path. The planes didn't have an impact on us as we only slept in the room and didn't notice them later at night, but while unloading our vehicle it was definitely auditory.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Merton

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

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

2/10 Terrible

Ron

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Not Bad for the Money

The employees are very nice. The room was clean and had everything I needed. A good value for the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

John

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
It didn't smell and was quiet enough. The bed was adequate. Most of everything else was marginal at best.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Martha

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

charles

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Visiting with grandsons. Convenient, and comfortable at reasonable price
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Taurean

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was aome real cool stuff
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Samantha

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Edna

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Ashley

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Toilet full of poo. Spiders and bugs. Luckily we came to fish and this was a place to sleep. Not a vacation destination by any means!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

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

Nice

Nice place clean room and a nice pool
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Thomas

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

You get what t ou pay for

Check in was fine. We had to wash the bathroom floor because...it was gross. No coffee in the room. Beds were okay for a short stay. It was relatively quiet. With a fan running, trains were almost unnoticeable.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Mike

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
I had a fishing trip chartered on Lake Erie and booked a room here based on location and price. It ended up around $300 for 2 nights. External appearance - Good. Good parking. Pool looked good. They turn the sign off at night so if you didn't know it was there, you'd drive right by. Check in ends at 10pm, which seems odd. Check In - Friendly person. Professional. Good first impression. Note that checking ENDS at 10pm. Room - The room was clammy and smelled like mildew (strongly). The floor under the kitchen area and bathroom had some sag/bounce to it. I'm betting it's rotten under the carpet. I didn't want to walk barefoot across the carpet although it might have been clean. The beds were clean. No bugs. The fridge worked. I would not have stayed here with my wife/kids. For a couple men on a fishing trip, it was adequate. Breakfast - Basic continental breakfast. Cereal, donuts, hard boiled eggs, coffee. Overall Impression - This is an old motel in a good location. It's run down and in dire need of renovations. For the room I stayed in, $60 a night would be fair. The ~$150, I paid, ridiculous. We also noticed that the price was substantially lower had we rented that night rather than in advance. Live and learn I guess.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025