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Lodge at Leathem Smith

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A marina with boats docked, surrounded by flower planters. - Lodge at Leathem Smith (Sturgeon Bay)
A cozy living room with a fireplace, leather sofas, wooden furniture, and a stone accent wall. - Lodge at Leathem Smith (Sturgeon Bay)
A cozy lobby with a stone fireplace, comfortable seating, and a coffee station with disposable cups and a thermos. - Lodge at Leathem Smith (Sturgeon Bay)
A park with two wooden benches, a central stone feature, and a view of a marina with boats and a building in the background. - Lodge at Leathem Smith (Sturgeon Bay)
A hotel room with a large bed, a bathtub, a fireplace, and a window with blinds. - Lodge at Leathem Smith (Sturgeon Bay)
Located close to Door County Historical Museum and Sturgeon Bay Bridge, Lodge at Leathem Smith provides free continental breakfast, a terrace, and a fireplace in the lobby. The on-site restaurant, Kona Bay Fish House, features happy hour. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a bar.

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

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Room options

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A bedroom with a bed, a large window with blinds, a black cabinet, and a door leading to a kitchen.

Deluxe Suite, 1 Bedroom

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 65 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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A hotel room with a bed, a chair, a nightstand, a lamp, a mirror, and a bathroom with a sink and mirror.

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed

7.2 out of 10
Good
(7 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with a bed, bedside table, lamp, desk, chair, and a TV.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

7.2 out of 10
Good
(11 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with two beds, a wooden headboard, a nightstand with a lamp, and a balcony with a view of trees.

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

7.6 out of 10
Good
(20 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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A hotel room with a bed, a bathtub, a decorative wall piece, and a lamp.

Luxury Suite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds - PET FRIENDLY

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed - PET FRIENDLY

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Captain Suite, 1 Queen Bed - PET FRIENDLY

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

About the neighborhood

Sturgeon Bay is home to Lodge at Leathem Smith. Door County Historical Museum and Third Avenue PlayWorks are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Potawatomi State Park and Cave Point County Park. Sturgeon Bay Bridge and Door County Maritime Museum are two other places to visit that come recommended. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including winery tours. Visit our Sturgeon Bay travel guide
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Map
1640 Memorial Dr., Sturgeon Bay, WI, 54235

What's nearby

  • A bridge over water with a control tower and traffic lights.
    Sturgeon Bay Bridge
    5 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • A dense forest with a clear view of the horizon.
    Potawatomi State Park
    9 min drive - 6.3 miles
  • Crossroads At Big Creek
    18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Miller Art Museum
    3 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Door County Maritime Museum
    5 min drive - 1.8 miles

Getting around

  • Green Bay Austin Straubel Intl. Airport (GRB)
    61 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's
    5 min drive
  • Scaturo's Baking Co & Cafe
    4 min drive
  • 5th and Jefferson Coffee House
    3 min drive
  • Greystone Castle
    3 min drive
  • Nightingale Supper Club
    5 min drive

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Kona Bay Fish House

Things to do

  • Books
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • ATM
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 3 meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture
  • 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.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 2 floors
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1922
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free crib

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open Monday to Sunday (7:00 AM – 9:00 PM), Monday to Sunday (7:00 AM – 9:00 PM), and Sunday to Sunday (7:00 AM – 8:00 PM)
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 25 per pet (varies based on length of stay)
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 25.0 per day
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

  • American Express
  • Discover
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 25 per pet (varies based on length of stay)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 25.0 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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Long-term renters welcome
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Frequently asked questions

Is Lodge at Leathem Smith pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total). There's a fee of USD 25 per pet, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Lodge at Leathem Smith?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Lodge at Leathem Smith?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Lodge at Leathem Smith located?

Situated in Sturgeon Bay, this resort is within 2 mi (3 km) of Door County Historical Museum, Sturgeon Bay Bridge, and Third Avenue PlayWorks. Door County Maritime Museum and Potawatomi State Park are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Reviews

Lodge at Leathem Smith Reviews

7.6

Good

7.8

Cleanliness

8.6

Location

8.4

Staff & service

7.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 168 out of 486 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 145 out of 486 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 85 out of 486 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 53 out of 486 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 35 out of 486 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property, very dog friendly and clean. Staff were very helpful. Only thing was the fireplace worked poorly.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Older nostalgic place, very clean, staff was friendly, helpful. Mary at the front desk, Willy the bartender, amazing hospitality! 😊
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The luxury room was amazing! Tiki bar was fun and food was also good :) boyfriend and I went down the road to the crate (sushi place) and that was good too!! Great spot to go to just to get a little vacation. Will definitely be back!!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Disliked: Amenities
Bed comfy, good linens. Bathroom run-down, with poor towels, hairdryer missing. Omelette made to order on Sunday morning was good, rest of breakfast food out was very stale.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wry nice location with professional staff and courteous service.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Nice cozy quiet hotel. Tiki bar was fun to hangout after a long day. All staff were amazing! They were helpful and kind.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Only suggestion was the musty smell in the room, which we brought to the attention of the front desk. They appreciated the feedback and are working on correcting the situation. Otherwise it was a beautiful place to stay and in a great location, very close to the Peninsula Park entrance and close to the towns of Fish Creek and Sister Bay.We really enjoyed our stay. Also, we tried to check into our room early and it wasn't available, but they called us when it was which I thought was a nice touch.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The whole lodge smelled like nursing home, it would be super easy to put a glade air freshener in the hallways. All of the areas felt old and out dated. There was no conveniences, we only had decafe coffee, no vending machines. The room was outdated, the bed was ok and clean, the tv was small, for the room and the tv didn’t work if everyone was using the satellite, the bath was nice and clean, but the surrounding areas were molding. I would not stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The place was perfect for us, Had a great time. Perfect location to see all of Door county.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was nice, walls were a little thin and can hear rooms above you if music is turned up. Everything else was as expected. I'd like to see the place in the summer! The staff were nice and the breakfast was good
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness
The facility is dated, but staff very nice. Bed was comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It’s amazing the crew at main lobby is amazing breakfast is good
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Very nice and Clean very close to waterfront close to town and scenic views
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent stay. Jacuzzi tub in the room was amazing. Facility interior was beautiful and clean and the staff was very friendly. Continental breakfast was amazing. Everything we ordered at the restaurant/bar was excellent, both the food and drinks. Would love to stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Interior dated but clean, need more electrical outlets. Very friendly service, good food in restaurant.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Staff was good, especially Haygen.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The staff was friendly and accommodating. I know we will be visiting again
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Shower was dirty and water did not go down fixtures very old all of it needs an update best part was the tiki bar Willy was excellent very nice and friendly attentive very close to the beach across the road quiet beds are comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly and attentive staff, comfortable beds, good enough for the basics. Yes, its a little outdated if that bothers you but we weren't there to just stay around the hotel and room. Beautiful view outside of Sturgeon Bay and close to the shopping areas.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful place

Great trip, clean and very friendly works and staff, no problem, food for good!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

This is the second time we stayed here because we love the homey old days feel of the place! Love the staff and the lodge like feel.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great location. Property needs some updating but staff was awesome. Very beautiful area
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very clean establishment! Wonderful staff especially Rocky! Rocky should be bar manager! He has people skills, and great knowledge of food and lodge! He is a great asset to the lodge! Will come again if Rocky is still working there!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Great stay, kind staff, good value

We really enjoyed our stay. Very dated, bare-bones lodging but the staff was friendly. Free breakfast included a made-to-order omelette station. The restaurant was lively on Friday and the food was fresh and cocktails nicely made. It was an older, chill crowd overall that was staying there during our visit.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024