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Grand Islander Hotel

2.5 star property
Hotel with free parking, 3-minute walk to Lake Erie

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The Grand Islander Hotel offers a lively atmosphere with swim-up and poolside bars. Guests relax by the seasonal outdoor pool on sun loungers or use WiFi in public areas. A 24-hour front desk and meeting facilities make it ideal for both vacation and business trips.

Reviews

7.2 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Air conditioning

Room options

View all photos for Basic Double Room Single Use, 2 Double Beds

Iron/ironing board, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Basic Double Room Single Use, 2 Double Beds

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Iron/ironing board
Daily housekeeping
Air conditioning
Heating
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Flat-panel TV
Daily housekeeping
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Basic Double Room, 2 Queen Beds

Iron/ironing board, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Basic Double Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Wardrobe or closet
Daily housekeeping
Iron/ironing board
Air conditioning
Heating
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Flat-panel TV
Daily housekeeping
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

About the neighborhood

Map
432 Catawba Ave, Put-in-Bay, OH, 43456

What's nearby

  • Lake Erie Islands Historical Society - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Put-in-Bay Winery - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Jet Express Dock - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Perry's Victory and International Peace Memorial - 10 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • South Bass Island State Park - 3 min drive - 1.6 miles

Getting around

  • Sandusky Station - 59 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Keys - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Frosty Bar - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Boardwalk - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Upper Deck - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Roundhouse - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Grand Islander Hotel

Hotel near Lake Erie
A swim-up bar, a poolside bar, and a bar are just a few of the amenities provided at Grand Islander Hotel. In addition to a conference center, guests can connect to free WiFi in public areas.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • A seasonal outdoor pool along with sun loungers and a swim-up bar
  • Free self parking
  • 4 meeting rooms, an elevator, and a vending machine
  • A 24-hour front desk and smoke-free premises
Room features
All 50 rooms feature comforts such as air conditioning.
Other amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and free toiletries
  • Heating and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar
  • A swim-up bar

Things to do

  • 24-hour pool access
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • 4 meeting rooms
  • Conference center

Outdoors

  • Pool loungers

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Renovations and closures

The property is closed during October, November, December, January, February, and March.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not 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

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: USD 200.0 per stay

We have included 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; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit

We should mention

The seasonal pool will be open from May to September
24-hour pool access

Property is also known as

Grand Islander Hotel Put-in-Bay
Grand Islander Put-in-Bay
Grand Islander
Grand Islander Hotel Hotel
Grand Islander Hotel Put-in-Bay
Grand Islander Hotel Hotel Put-in-Bay

Frequently asked questions

Does Grand Islander Hotel have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool access is available 24 hours a day.

Is Grand Islander Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Grand Islander Hotel?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Grand Islander Hotel?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Grand Islander Hotel?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Grand Islander Hotel located?

Situated in Put-in-Bay, this hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Oak Point State Park and Lake Erie. Lake Erie Islands Historical Society and DeRivera Park are just steps away.

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Reviews

Grand Islander Hotel Reviews

7.2

Good

7.2

Cleanliness

9.6

Location

7.8

Staff & service

7.2

Eco-friendliness

6.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 45 out of 145 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 32 out of 145 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 36 out of 145 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 17 out of 145 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 15 out of 145 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

John

Pool was awesome, location was great to all bars
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joshua

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Would definitely recommend this place
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Michael

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

Fun weekend

Stay was fun. Room was good. A/C unit was a little loud and cut in and out and could use more towels, but overall was a good place.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
No in-room refrigerator, no ice machine in the hall, they do not permit coolers in rooms. Other places have more for less.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

Matthew

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Management is horrible
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

6/10 Okay

John

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Told I could check in early but once arrived had to wait 4 hrs
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

Dustin

Liked: Staff & service
The room was clean but the entire hotel has a musty mildew smell. Also, drunk men in the hallways harassing you anytime you step out of your room. But that can happen anywhere. When you go to the pool there’s no towels, so you have to bring them from your own room which is annoying. But, it is a cool pool area and the location is great for walking to pretty much anywhere. I love that Level 2 is attached, it made going out in the evening really easy.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

The Riot House

The Hotel is pretty much a dorm, with it being attached directly to Level 2, the only true “nightclub” in Town. The rooms are much closer to a roadside motel than a city Hotel. But look, come to Put In Bay for the party and not the hotel stay. The hotel is right dab in the middle of the party so we expected lots of noise and shenanigans. There were a few arrests right outside of our first floor window and a few fights after hours when people just couldn’t handle their alcohol. But you’re a short walk to everything on the island. Check in was quick. Rooms were clean enough.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

2/10 Terrible

Carolyn

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My husband & I booked a Queen room and received a double. Elevator didn’t work and stairwell smelled of urine. All three front desk staff over our stay were rude. We travel a lot and this may be our worst experience ever .
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Stacey Lynne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Def gave us a spot to sleep for the night. Motel style room, but super convenient to downtown and the pool bar!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Misti

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I've stayed at other nearby hotels and this was a pleasant change. Quieter hallways, convenient location, easy parking for guests only. Rooms do not have microwaves or fridges though. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Demetrius

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The whole experience was great…..
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert Wayne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Confusions yes but they were settled gracefully.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed here for a girls trip thought it was very clean and a great location. Good vibes I would recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Vanessa

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
When we arrived the elevator was broken. We asked the manager about it and she told us we had to carry all of our left age up the stairs and did not offer any sort of assistance. Then we get to our floor and there’s a big sign that the ice machine was broken. Finally we arrived at our rooms (we had a total of 3 rooms booked). It was about 85 degrees out and the air conditioning units were turned completely off in all 3 rooms.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

William

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The beds are terribly soft, unsleepable, they charge a $200.00 deposit upon arrival, with 10 to 14 day before return. They did not tidy up the room and supply clean towels the nest day. We left before staying the second night, they would not refund our second night but the condition of the room and crappy TV we felt like we were in a third world country. DO NOT STAY HERE, !!!!!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Makala

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Pool Didn’t even get opened while we were there but the sign said open till dusk
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Brianne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Property is dated but clean. Beds are super comfy so that is a huge win for me!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

4/10 Poor

chad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Was very warm and humid, with several lights nonfunctional and flickering
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Robert

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

Grand islander

Really enjoyed our stay. Comfortable beds and a clean room. I just really wish our room would have had a mini fridge, it would have made our stay much more enjoyable.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Martha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Location
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Erica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
We enjoyed our stay only negative was there was no bar fridge or microwave in the room and we could have used both. Otherwise it was fine.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

6/10 Okay

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
The hotel was a bit old n nothing like ni fridge no microwave no phone.....but it's right down town n on the weekends has a night club
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was fine. No issues. Would star there again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

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