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Put-In-Bay Resort and Conference Center

3.0 star property
Hotel with free breakfast, a short walk to Lake Erie

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Seasonal outdoor pool
Golf cart
Exterior
1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board
Luxury Villa, 5 Bedrooms (12 Person, 3 Story) | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board
Put-In-Bay Resort offers a lively Lake Erie getaway with great amenities. Enjoy continental breakfast, a swim-up bar, and dinner at Blue Marlin Bar and Grill. The seasonal pool has terrace views, plus high-speed WiFi and bike rentals enhance your stay.

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Breakfast included
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony, Pool View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(11 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Satellite channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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TV

Luxury Suite, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • 464 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 8
  • 4 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Single Room, 1 Queen Bed

7.6 out of 10
Good
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Satellite channels
In-room safe
Iron/ironing board
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Luxury Villa, 4 Bedrooms (8 Person, 3 Story)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Separate bedroom
3 bathrooms
Hair dryer
Satellite channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 139 sq m
  • 4 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 8
  • 4 Queen Beds

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Luxury Villa, 5 Bedrooms (12 Person, 3 Story)

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Dishwasher
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 158 sq m
  • 5 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 12
  • 7 Queen Beds

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(20 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Satellite channels
Daily housekeeping
Wardrobe or closet
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Room, Non Smoking, Jetted Tub

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Separate bedroom
Jetted bathtub
Hair dryer
Satellite channels
In-room safe
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Satellite channels
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Luxury Triple Room, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Luxury Triple Room, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Satellite channels
In-room safe
Iron/ironing board
  • 52 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Queen Beds

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Room, 2 Queen Beds, Courtyard View | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Courtyard View

7.4 out of 10
Good
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Satellite channels
Daily housekeeping
Wardrobe or closet
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

About the neighborhood

Map
439 Loraine Ave, Put-in-Bay, OH, 43456

What's nearby

  • Lake Erie Islands Historical Society - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Put-in-Bay Winery - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Jet Express Dock - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Perry's Victory and International Peace Memorial - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • South Bass Island State Park - 3 min drive - 1.4 miles

Getting around

  • Sandusky Station - 58 min drive
  • Toledo Express Airport (TOL) - 100 min drive

Restaurants

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

About this property

Put-In-Bay Resort and Conference Center

Hotel near Lake Erie
At Put-In-Bay Resort and Conference Center, you can look forward to free to-go breakfast, a nightclub, and a swim-up bar. Be sure to enjoy a meal at Blue Marlin Bar and Grill, the on-site restaurant. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a poolside bar and a terrace.
Other perks include:
  • A seasonal outdoor pool along with a swim-up bar
  • Free self parking
  • A roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), a vending machine, and a front-desk safe
  • A 24-hour front desk, luggage storage, and an elevator
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All 81 rooms have comforts such as air conditioning, as well as perks like free WiFi and safes.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Showers and hair dryers
  • TVs with satellite channels
  • Refrigerators, daily housekeeping, and desks

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free on-the-go breakfast available on weekdays 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • A swim-up bar
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Blue Marlin Bar and Grill

Things to do

  • Nightclub
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Shopping
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Business center
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

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 accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2005
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator
  • Room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 3.5 percent for credit card payments
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

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:

  • Resort fee: 3 percent of room rate

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

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 3.00 (one-way)
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 3.5 percent

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 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, debit cards, and cash
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
This property requires a 50% for any bookings where payment for the stay will be made on site instead of at the time of booking.

We should mention

The seasonal pool will be open from April to October
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Property is also known as

Put-In-Bay Resort
Put In Bay Conference Center
Put-In-Bay Resort and Conference Center Hotel
Put-In-Bay Resort and Conference Center Put-in-Bay
Put-In-Bay Resort and Conference Center Hotel Put-in-Bay

Frequently asked questions

Does Put-In-Bay Resort and Conference Center have a pool?

Yes, this property has a seasonal outdoor pool.

Is Put-In-Bay Resort and Conference Center pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Put-In-Bay Resort and Conference Center?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Put-In-Bay Resort and Conference Center?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Put-In-Bay Resort and Conference Center?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Does Put-In-Bay Resort and Conference Center provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of USD 3.00 one-way applies.

Where is Put-In-Bay Resort and Conference Center located?

Situated in Put-in-Bay, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Oak Point State Park and Lake Erie. Kimberly's Carousel and Lake Erie Islands Historical Society are also within 10 minutes.

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Put-In-Bay Resort and Conference Center Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 346 out of 883 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 267 out of 883 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 128 out of 883 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 67 out of 883 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 75 out of 883 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the location of the resort. It was within walking distance of downtown Put-in-Bay. The staff was super friendly and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shannon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed at this property several times. Alway a good stay here. First time renting a villa, it was amazing.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place with great and friendly staff!!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and nice location to the local establishments.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dresden

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I absolutely had a pleasant stay here! I will be coming back next summer to stay there. The staff was amazing, absolutely kind and informative on what there was to do in the area. Thank you for making our stay so wonderful
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Tracie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Liked the area around our hotel. Close to everything I like that.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed here on a Monday night and had a great experience. Friendly accommodating staff. Very clean. Pool area was nice and there is an outside bar as well. I would stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Kristen

check in and out was easy. would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

rosalyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Frederick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Close to everything
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean! Great pool and pool bar/grill. Food was delicious and reasonably priced. Hotel staff very friendly. Definitely would stay there again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Leslie

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

Nice place to stay

Excellent time on Put In Bay. This hotel was nice - no frills but the rooms are sound proof which helps with all the fun people are having at the pool and on the streets.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved the 4,500 gallon Jacuzzi!!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Amenities
Everything
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fun pool party
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Bernice L

Our room was musty smoky smell. It was clean and we liked the courtyard which was away from the pool and bar. If you are looking to party this is the pool for you.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kayla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had a very nice stay here.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
In a good place and the pool is laid out.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Stephanie Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
If you have to wear bands I would recommend a softer one with the keys built into the bracelets. We recently had them at a margaritaville in Nashville. Didn’t have to mess with a key it was on your wrist
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ronald

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

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Friendly staff & very convenient
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Carolyn

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Front staff very helpful. Most items in the room didn't work properly or were broken completely. Smelled like a vape shop and exceedingly noisy, especially above room. Outdated party central establishment.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Bradley

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Lobby is the only clean place in the entire facility. Our rooms were dirty, pool was dirty.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Amanda

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
This is a party hotel so keep that in mind when you book. The pool is open to anyone that comes by and on the weekend, standing room only. The rooms are fine but definitely have seen a lot of use. The elevator quit a few times when we were there.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

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