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The Fountain Inn

2.0 star property
Lakefront hotel with a 24-hour business center and a seasonal outdoor pool

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Relax by the pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas for shade, surrounded by a fence and lush greenery.
Relax in this inviting space with a sofa, coffee table, and mirror.
Relax in a stylish room with a large bed, sofa, and grid-patterned walls, offering a view of the outside.
Enjoy communal dining in a serene garden setting with a row of picnic tables and benches.
Enjoy cooking in this well-equipped kitchen with a central island, stove, oven, and microwave.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pool
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Two single beds with white bedding, a nightstand, and a small table with a lamp.

Economy Room, Multiple Beds

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Kitchenette

Relax in a stylish room with a large bed, sofa, and grid-patterned walls, offering a view of the outside.

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Kitchenette

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
  • 295 sq ft
  • Partial lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

Two single beds with white bedding, a desk, and a flat-screen TV are featured in this stylish room.

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
  • 270 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Relax in a cozy retreat with a neatly made bed, framed artwork, and a comfortable nightstand.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds, Kitchenette

Restful retreat with a crisp, well-made bed and stylish headboard.

Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds, Kitchenette

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 295 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Family Room, Multiple Beds

Two single beds with white bedding and green pillows, a wall-mounted TV, and a small nightstand with a lamp.

Family Room, Multiple Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Microwave
  • 270 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds and 2 Twin Trundle Beds

View all photos for Economy Room, 1 Queen Bed

Relax in comfort with a neatly made bed, desk, and flat-screen TV.

Economy Room, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Economy Room, 2 Twin Beds

Two single beds with white bedding and pillows sit against a wall, accompanied by a table with a lamp and clock.

Economy Room, 2 Twin Beds

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • 225 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Family Room, Multiple Beds

Relax in a cozy space with a large bed, bedside table, and a beautiful garden view.

Family Room, Multiple Beds

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • 365 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

Two single beds with white bedding, a desk, and a flat-screen TV are featured in this stylish room.

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Microwave
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
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About the neighborhood

Map
236 Maple Ave, Marblehead, OH, 43440

What's nearby

  • Marblehead Lighthouse
    6 min drive - 4.7 km
  • Catawba Island State Park
    21 min drive - 19.4 km
  • Cedar Point
    38 min drive - 41.1 km
  • African Safari Wildlife Park
    16 min drive - 12.8 km
  • Miller Ferry
    21 min drive - 21.9 km

Getting around

  • Sandusky Station
    26 min drive
  • Toledo Express Airport (TOL)
    68 min drive

Restaurants

  • Gemini
    39 min drive
  • Backbeatque
    39 min drive
  • The Farmhouse Kitchen & Grill
    38 min drive
  • Cleats Club Seat Grille
    7 min drive
  • Last Chance Saloon
    39 min drive

About this property

The Fountain Inn

Hotel near Lake Erie
Located close to Marblehead Lighthouse, The Fountain Inn provides a grocery/convenience store, an art gallery on site, and a garden. Free in-room WiFi and a 24-hour business center are available to all guests.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • A seasonal outdoor pool and a children's pool, with a lifeguard on site
  • Self parking (surcharge), a vending machine, and an elevator
  • A 24-hour front desk, a water dispenser, and smoke-free premises
  • A banquet hall, ATM/banking services, and meeting rooms
Room features
All guestrooms at The Fountain Inn feature thoughtful touches such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Changing tables, children's books, and art supplies
  • Bathrooms with free toiletries
  • 32-inch LCD TVs with cable channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, mini fridges, and microwaves

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Uncovered self parking on site (USD 8 per day)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Things to do

  • Art gallery
  • Children's pool
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Art supplies
  • Changing table
  • Children's books
  • Children's games
  • Children's pool
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • In-room microwave
  • Lifeguards on site
  • Mini-fridge
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Vending machine
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • 1,240 square feet of conference space
  • 24-hour business center
  • Computer station
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • On a lake

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 3 accessible parking spaces
  • Elevator (42 inch wide door)
  • Handrails in stairways (33 inches high)
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (46 inches high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Lifeguards
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 1:00 AM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 2.75 percent for credit card payments
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

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 (May 24 - September 02): USD 38.00 per person, per night
The resort fee includes:
  • Additional inclusions
  • Beach access
  • Fitness center access
  • Fitness/yoga classes
  • Nearby fitness center access
  • Pool access
  • Shuttle service
  • Sporting facilities or equipment

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

Optional extras

  • Uncovered self parking fee: USD 8.00 per day
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 2.75 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, 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 debit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector

We should mention

The seasonal pool will be open from May 25 to September 01
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Alcohol is not served at this property
Children under 17 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool or fitness facility without adult supervision
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Frequently asked questions

Does The Fountain Inn have a pool?

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

Is The Fountain Inn pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Fountain Inn?

Self parking is available for USD 8.00 per day.

What time is check-in at The Fountain Inn?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 1:00 AM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at The Fountain Inn?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Fountain Inn located?

Situated on a lake, this hotel is steps from Lake Erie and 2.6 mi (4.2 km) from Marblehead Lighthouse. The Watering Hole Safari and Waterpark and African Safari Wildlife Park are also within 9 mi (15 km).

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The Fountain Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 13 out of 28 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 28 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 28 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 28 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 28 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Nikki

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Since going in the off season is was super peaceful and nice to enjoy a weekend get away.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Victoria

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

Good stay

Our stay was very comfortable. The service was excellent and everyone was so kind. Will definitely return.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The lady at the front desk was amazing, very friendly and had recommendations for food. The room was nice price point. The Parking situation is horrible, thankfully most the area is walkable
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mike

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dusty

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

Lakeside Escape

It was one of the most relaxing and enjoyable getaway. It was clean and cozy, everyone was so helpful and kind. I will definitely be back.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beds were pretty firm and our room was right around the corner from the lobby so noise was an issue unfortunately. Surrounding area is very cute and walkable.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chelsey

Liked: Amenities
Likes the old time feel!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
My twin sister also purchased a room but her shower had black mold in the caulking. She had to come to my room to take a shower. She googled black mold and spores can be released from the caulking. The front desk said that the hotel was booked and could not move her to another room and had to wait for management to see if they could give her a discount.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It accommodated our large famuily with a day bed, trundle and 2 other beds just fine. The $25 voucher was a treat!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Angela

I was shocked by gate fees and resort fees that were double the price of the room. I would not book in the Lakeside area again due to the hidden fees.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

4/10 Poor

Jane

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Although our room was clean it was very outdated. You must pay a fee to enter Lakeside - we paid $95, $40 for the two of us and $15 for our car to enter. Parking was a nightmare, the hotel only has a few parking spots and finding a place to park was exhausting. We had another reservation set for August which I have cancelled - booked an Airbnb instead which has ample parking, no Lakeside entry fees and updated living spaces.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

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

Mildew Smell

Room had a strong mildew smell. When sharing my concern with the front desk, they admitted to having 3 other complaints with the same issue that day. It’s been an issue with first floor rooms. The manager said there’s nothing that can be done as the 1st floor rooms are half under ground. Toilet seat was about to fall off, super loose. Room was very outdated. Breakfast is not on site, they give you a voucher to bring to an off site restaurant, max $25 for the family. We ended up checking out as all other rooms were booked. Hotel apologized and refunded in full.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

amy

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice property. An older motel but well maintained
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rayn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

JASON

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Paul

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tracy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

Angel

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Weird smell in room ..ants all over the dresser ..no parking cost 15 a day for parking but nowhere to park ..38 a person a day to even get back to where the hotel was so a extra 400 for all fees ..tryed to over charge at hotel and fee gates smh never will go back
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

No parking
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We felt tucked away in an idyllic haven. The Fountain Inn room was spacious, pristine, and comfortable. The location was a convenient walk to lake Erie and all of Chatauqua’s amenities. The staff was very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

4/10 Poor

Alasia

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

JUDITH

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Such a beautiful little town. My family really enjoyed our stay while going to cedar point. The people were so sweet ans loving. Will be going back and definitely recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Carrie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2024