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Stay Inn

1.5 star property
Hotel with free parking, near Lake Erie

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The Stay Inn, in the heart of the entertainment district, offers a vibrant retreat. Guests enjoy continental breakfast, in-room WiFi, and a seasonal outdoor pool for a refreshing escape. Vending machines provide convenient snack options.

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Premium Double Room Single Use | Individually furnished, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Premium Double Room Single Use

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Jetted bathtub
Hair dryer
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Room | Individually furnished, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(11 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Jetted bathtub
Hair dryer
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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

Family Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Jetted bathtub
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Premium Suite | Individually furnished, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Premium Suite

Highlights

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

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Deluxe Double Room | Individually furnished, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Double Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(66 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Jetted bathtub
Hair dryer
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

About the neighborhood

Map
2149 E Gill Road, Port Clinton, OH, 43452

What's nearby

  • Port Clinton Public Swimming Beach - 2 min drive - 1.8 miles
  • Jet Express - 4 min drive - 2.9 miles
  • Fisherman's Wharf - 4 min drive - 2.9 miles
  • African Safari Wildlife Park - 5 min drive - 3.6 miles
  • Catawba Island State Park - 14 min drive - 7.2 miles

Getting around

  • Sandusky Station - 20 min drive

Restaurants

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

About this property

Stay Inn

Hotel near Lake Erie
Stay Inn provides everything you need. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • A seasonal outdoor pool
  • Free self parking
  • Extended parking, a TV in the lobby, and a vending machine
  • Smoke-free premises, multilingual staff, and tour/ticket assistance
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and offer comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean rooms at the property.
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with jetted tubs and free toiletries
  • LCD TVs with premium channels
  • Refrigerators, microwaves, and freezers

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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 transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • RV/bus/truck 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 elevator
  • 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)
  • 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 available

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 allowed for an extra charge of USD 20 per pet, per day
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 12 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

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 and cash

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
The seasonal pool will be open from May to September

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

Does Stay Inn have a pool?

Yes, this property has a seasonal outdoor pool.

Is Stay Inn pet-friendly?

Yes, dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of USD 20 per pet, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Stay Inn?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Stay Inn?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Stay Inn?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Stay Inn located?

Situated near the airport, this hotel is within 2 mi (3 km) of Lake Erie, Port Clinton Public Swimming Beach, and Lakeview Park. Liberty Aviation Museum and The Islander Golf & Country Club are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Stay Inn Reviews

Reviews

7.4

Good

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

7.4/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

6.6/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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

10/10 Excellent

Jamie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Love the place. Always get good hospitality
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome location. Clean nice
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Heather

The room smelled musty and felt damp. After a couple hours, clothing and other items we brought with us also felt damp. Room was otherwise clean. We were there during the off-season (as we were told at check-in) so the provided breakfast was very sparse.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Robert

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

10/10 Excellent

Michael

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

Just right

Much improved since our last visit
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Enid

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice comfortable bed! Great after a long drive!
Stayed 1 night in May 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

8/10 Good

Angie

Great customer service
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Cornelius

Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Mold
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beds and towels were clean no pet smells or cigarette smoke in the room. Worth the cost.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Hamdy

Not bad
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Older property
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Melanie

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The property looks good on the outside, but not very clean and room had a bad odor.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

LLOYD

The motel was dated, not as clean as it should have been and as one of the most expensive rooms we got on our trip, it would rate at the bottom for value.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Graham

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
For the price it was a great hotel
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good motel will stay again
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Christopher

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

4/10 Poor

James

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
STAYINN -PORT CLINTON OH Both toilet and bathtub visible dirty. No facial tissue in room. Breakfast very sparse-coffee, dry cereal, bread, little else.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Max

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

Great place to stay!

We have stayed here many time and it has turned better. New owners have remodeled and have turned this motel to the best turn for the buck...clean, quiet and friendly staff. Couldn't ask for more!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Frederick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Very good for an overnight rest. Clean and friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Reasonable rates and in a good location.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

2/10 Terrible

Kirk

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The beds were horrible, like sleeping on a flat air mattress. Needed paint because it was an old smoking room. The shower plumbing was opposite, the door was horribly bent. In the morning @ 7am coffee was ready but @ 7:40am it was gone. A major downer.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Jacque

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I have stayed here several times. It is an older motel but it is well managed by owner, clean and affordable.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

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