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South Beach Resort Hotel

2.5 star property
Beachfront hotel with 3 outdoor pools and a marina

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Private beach, beach towels, scuba diving, water skiing
Exterior
Property entrance
Exterior
Standard Double Room, 1 Bedroom, Courtyard Area | Iron/ironing board, rollaway beds, WiFi, bed sheets
South Beach Resort Hotel balances comfort and activity. Guests can lounge on the private beach or book spa treatments like aromatherapy and massages. The property features three outdoor pools, motorboating opportunities, and an arcade/game room for all ages.

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • On private beach
  • Hot Tub
  • Spa
  • Room service
  • Laundry

Room options

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Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds | Iron/ironing board, rollaway beds, WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(22 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2023
Shower/tub combination
Designer toiletries
Jetted bathtub
Hair dryer
  • 45 sq m
  • Water view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 1 Bedroom

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2023
Designer toiletries
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Double Room, 1 Bedroom, Courtyard Area | Iron/ironing board, rollaway beds, WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double Room, 1 Bedroom, Courtyard Area

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(20 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2023
Shower/tub combination
Designer toiletries
Private bathroom
Jetted bathtub
Hair dryer
  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

About the neighborhood

Map
8620 E. Bayshore Road, Marblehead, OH, 43440

What's nearby

  • The Watering Hole Safari and Waterpark - 8 min drive - 5.5 miles
  • Marblehead Lighthouse - 9 min drive - 5.5 miles
  • Jackson Street Pier - 26 min drive - 17.6 miles
  • Castaway Bay Waterpark - 28 min drive - 21.2 miles
  • Cedar Point - 34 min drive - 23.6 miles

Getting around

  • Sandusky Station - 21 min drive
  • Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE) - 72 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Miss Keat’s Smokehouse - ‬34 min drive
  • ‪Cleats Club Seat Grille - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Red's Lakehouse - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Last Chance Saloon - ‬34 min drive
  • ‪Rayz on the Bay - ‬13 min drive

About this property

South Beach Resort Hotel

Luxury family-friendly hotel renovated in 2023 and located near Marblehead Lighthouse
Located close to Cedar Point, South Beach Resort Hotel provides a marina, a terrace, and a garden. With a private beach, scuba diving, and beach volleyball, this hotel is the perfect place to soak up some sun. Treat yourself to aromatherapy, a massage, or a facial at the onsite spa. Enjoy onsite activities like water skiing, boat tours, and basketball. In addition to a playground and an arcade/game room, guests can connect to in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • 3 outdoor pools and a children's pool, along with sun loungers and pool umbrellas
  • Limo/town car service, an outdoor tennis court, and express check-out
  • Express check-in, an elevator, and tour/ticket assistance
  • Motorized watercraft on site, concierge services, and a vending machine
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All 55 rooms have comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like WiFi.
More amenities include:
  • Designer toiletries, showers, and shower/tub combinations
  • 32-inch flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • On-request microwaves, coffee/tea makers, and heating

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Limo/town car service
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Things to do

  • 3 outdoor pools
  • Arcade/game room
  • Basketball
  • Beach volleyball
  • Boat tours
  • Children's pool
  • Fishing
  • Full-service spa
  • Hot tub
  • Motor boating
  • Outdoor tennis court
  • Personal motorized watercraft
  • Playground
  • Scuba diving
  • TV in common areas
  • Water skiing

Family friendly

  • 3 outdoor pools
  • Arcade/game room
  • Children's pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Microwave on request
  • Playground
  • Refrigerator on request
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Conference center
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Beach towels
  • Garden
  • Marina
  • On a private beach
  • On the bay
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Aromatherapy
  • Facials
  • In-room massages

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
  • Elevator
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Thin carpet in room
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 4 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2002
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Renovated entire property - January 2023

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service
  • Microwave on request
  • Refrigerator on request

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Free local calls
  • Free long-distance calls
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: USD 99
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: USD 99
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours 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 ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10.0 per day
Cribs (infant beds) are available for USD 10.0 per day

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

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

  • Cleaning deposit: USD 250 per stay
  • Resort fee: USD 42.50 per accommodation, per night
The resort fee includes:
  • Additional inclusions
  • Beach access
  • Beach towels
  • Housekeeping
  • In-room coffee
  • Internet access
  • Phone calls
  • Pool access
  • Self parking

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Early check-in fee: USD 99 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: USD 99 (subject to availability)
  • Refrigerator fee: USD 10 per day
  • In-room microwave fee: USD 10 per night
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: USD 10.0 per day
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 10.0 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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

We should mention

This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Property is also known as

South Beach Marblehead
South Beach Resort Hotel
South Beach Resort Hotel Marblehead
South Beach Hotel Marblehead
South Beach Resort Hotel Ohio/Marblehead
South Beach Resort Hotel Hotel
South Beach Resort Hotel Marblehead
South Beach Resort Hotel Hotel Marblehead

Frequently asked questions

Does South Beach Resort Hotel have a pool?

Yes, this property has 3 outdoor pools and a children's pool.

Is South Beach Resort Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at South Beach Resort Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM. Early check-in is available for a fee of USD 99 (subject to availability).

What time is check-out at South Beach Resort Hotel?

Check-out is at 11 AM. Late check-out is available for USD 99 (subject to availability).

Where is South Beach Resort Hotel located?

Nestled on the beach, this Marblehead hotel is in the historical district, 4.9 mi (7.9 km) from Marblehead Lighthouse, and 18.6 mi (29.9 km) from Cedar Point.

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South Beach Resort Hotel Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 210 out of 528 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 155 out of 528 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 89 out of 528 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 42 out of 528 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 32 out of 528 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Miranda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The stay was wonderful everyone there is super friendly and the property is very clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

jodi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place, the mattresses were a little flimsy and old, but otherwise it was good
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tammy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A little older but probably one of the cleanest places I've ever stayed. Staff is very friendly alot of kids so great place for families!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wendy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was just a Beautiful spot to Visit la
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Rhonda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Would be nice to have a microwave and mini fridge but overall it was a nuce stay and fun to hangout at the far pool that seemed to be for adults! Good time!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Marcellus

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
This would be a very nice vacation destination if there where more restaurants in the local area of the resort. No easy microwave for guest and only a cold breakfast to syart your day. Over all not really worth the money you pay for the experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
This place offers everything! Three pool, splash pad, hot tub, magnificent view of Lake Erie! Friendly staff!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Amenities
The lake access.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean room but no refrigerator or microwave. They are working on it though!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Hussein

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
V
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Craig

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great except the wifi service was poor affecting telephones and television reception.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Would be a great place to have a family reunion.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
My only wish is that the rooms came equipped with a small fridge and microwave.Other than that it was a wonderful experience
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were unbelievably kind & was quick to offer suggestions regarding food places or where to pick up an item that you may have forgotten. My only recommendation is that they need to boost their WiFi signal. Late at night, when trying to watch a movie on my phone, the signal was BAD. This is my only recommendation. Stay here. You’ll have a great time! Guaranteed!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Fatmata

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our stay was short, however we enjoyed the
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Denise

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Positive - Very clean facility and rooms were clean. Family Friendly. Negative - Most of the staff was not very friendly, rarely made eye contact. However, they did respond if we had questions. A few were extremely friendly and went above and beyond to converse with the families. Negative - The pillows were all flat, recommend getting better quality. Smoking was allowed in all pool areas.
The pools were very clean with nice chairs and tables with umbrellas.
Having two pools close together for younger kids and older kids is family oriented.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ashley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I stayed here this past weekend and it was absolutely amazing. I plan on coming back. The staff was amazing. Very helpful. Very understanding. It was all around a good trip.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely pools and beautiful lake frontage.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Barbi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place for the price. The bed was a tad firm but overall it was great. Super friendly staff!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fun for the whole family. Would definitely stay again. Looking forward to planning the next visit.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Kevin

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

Awesome staff!

The staff at the front entrance were amazing. We asked several questions and asked for dinner recommendation and the staff was polite, professional and very friendly.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Well kept. Two pools a play area for kids and a small beach. Spacious outdoor lawn areas and a great peer and dock to enjoy. Marblehead is close by for shopping or a ferry ride to the islands. Great place for families!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We only stayed 1 night and it was so relaxing. Definitely going back and for longer!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

DEBI

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and very friendly. The property is well maintained.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very cute and clean resort. Not a whole lot to do this time of year though. The beds are not as comfortable however and pillow was flat as a pancake. Breakfast was ok. Very loud stomping from people above us. Other than that, we enjoyed our stay
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

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