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A riverside patio with outdoor seating, a small shed, and a dock.

A wooden deck with white Adirondack chairs facing a calm body of water.

A hotel room with a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, a red sofa, a patterned armchair, a small table, and a window with curtains.

A riverside property with a dock, outdoor seating area, and a small building.

1. Kelleys Island Venture Resort

2.8 km from North Shore Alvar Nature Preserve

Richard

NT$3,460

NT$4,022 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 8 - Oct 9

A spacious living room with a stone fireplace, large windows, and a ceiling fan.

A bedroom with a large bed, two windows with curtains, a bedside table with a lamp, and artwork on the wall.

An outdoor patio area with seating, a fire pit, and a covered section with umbrellas.

A modern kitchen with a wooden island, bar area, wicker chairs, and a large flat-screen TV.

2. The Wave at Marblehead

9.6 km from North Shore Alvar Nature Preserve

Rachel

NT$3,381

NT$4,719 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 8 - Oct 9

An outdoor seating area with a fire feature, a covered patio, and a building with large windows.

A Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton hotel with a modern design, featuring a covered entrance and a parking lot.

A room with a large window offering a view of a lake and trees.

A spacious indoor dining area with large windows, tables, and chairs arranged for guests.

3. Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton Port Clinton Catawba Island

16.1 km from North Shore Alvar Nature Preserve

Jason

NT$3,216

NT$3,634 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A spacious living area with a staircase, a sofa, a coffee table, and a reception desk.

An indoor swimming pool with clear signage, including a 'No Diving' notice, and a view of the outside through large windows.

A compact hotel room with a sofa, ottoman, kitchenette, and wall-mounted artwork.

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, staircase, and a sign indicating the name of the hotel.

4. Sleep Inn & Suites Port Clinton

17.4 km from North Shore Alvar Nature Preserve

Paul Francis

NT$2,008

NT$2,269 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 3 - Nov 4

An indoor swimming pool with clear water, surrounded by orange chairs and tables, and large windows allowing natural light.

A buffet with various food items, including omelets and cheese.

A coffee station with two coffee makers and a sign that reads "MUST HAVE COFFEE."

A hotel with a red roof, a parking lot, and a view of a lake.

5. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Port Clinton-Catawba Island by IHG

16.2 km from North Shore Alvar Nature Preserve

David

NT$2,766

NT$3,125 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 4 - Nov 5

An outdoor seating area with tables and chairs, overlooking a marina with boats and a view of the water.

A bar with a long counter, multiple stools, and a ceiling adorned with blue spherical decorations.

A hallway with ornate mirrors, potted plants, and a bench.

A restaurant with a brick wall, large windows, and a wooden table.

6. Hotel Kilbourne Downtown Sandusky

18.1 km from North Shore Alvar Nature Preserve

Brite

NT$6,434

NT$7,319 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A large indoor swimming pool with clear glass walls, multiple lounge chairs, and a view of the outside.

A modern hotel lobby with a seating area, a coffee station, and artwork on the walls.

A gym with exercise equipment, a bench, and a TV mounted on the wall.

7. Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Port Clinton, OH

17.6 km from North Shore Alvar Nature Preserve

Katrina

NT$2,111

NT$2,385 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A hotel room with two beds, a wooden table, and a wall with a roller coaster picture.

A reception area with a red and grey counter, two computers, a fire alarm, and a window with a view of the street.

A kitchen area with a granite countertop, a toaster, a coffee maker, and a fruit bowl.

A row of washers and dryers in a commercial setting.

8. Super 8 by Wyndham Sandusky

20 km from North Shore Alvar Nature Preserve

Tesha

NT$1,860

NT$2,116 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 21 - Oct 22

A swimming pool with multiple lanes, a water slide, and lounge chairs around the perimeter.

A spacious lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a glass door entrance.

A hotel with a yellow facade, a red roof, and a sign reading "The Fountain Inn." There are steps leading to the entrance, surrounded by colorful flower beds and trees.

A group of people practicing yoga outdoors on mats.

9. The Fountain Inn

9 km from North Shore Alvar Nature Preserve

John

NT$2,396

NT$2,786 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A porch with a wooden door, two potted plants, and a black and white patterned doormat.

A wooden staircase with a glass window displaying a compass.

A modern kitchen with white cabinetry, a white countertop, and a built-in microwave. There are two wicker chairs and a small potted plant on the counter.

A modern kitchen with a white countertop, three wicker chairs, and a built-in oven.

10. The Washington Boutique Hotel

18.2 km from North Shore Alvar Nature Preserve

Grace

NT$4,484

NT$6,184 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 28 - Oct 29

A modern living room with a stone fireplace, a flat-screen TV mounted above it, a grey sofa, a small table, and a kitchen area with appliances.

A bathroom sink with a soap dispenser and three rolled towels on a tray.

A modern room with a stone fireplace, a flat-screen TV, and a bench.

A sign for Cedar Stables Inn & Suites at Boutique Hotel, featuring a directional arrow.

11. Cedar Stables Inn and Suites

19.9 km from North Shore Alvar Nature Preserve

Bradley

NT$3,239

NT$3,685 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

A lobby with a marble floor, a reception desk, a staircase, and potted plants.

A courtyard with a brick pathway, surrounded by various trees and shrubs, and a building with a balcony in the background.

A hotel room with a large bed, a nightstand with a lamp, a painting on the wall, and a window with curtains.

A modern building with a covered entrance, multiple parking spaces, and a landscaped area with trees.

12. Avalon Inn

19.8 km from North Shore Alvar Nature Preserve

Matthew

NT$2,001

NT$2,277 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A spacious balcony with a view of a garden, a large wooden wheel, and a hanging chair.

A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, large windows, and a seating area with striped sofas.

A balcony with a view of the beach and ocean.

13. Bayshore Resort at Put-in-Bay

9.2 km from North Shore Alvar Nature Preserve

Masahiro

NT$4,419

NT$5,026 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A pool area with lounge chairs, a bar, and a building with a thatched roof.

A multi-story hotel with balconies, outdoor seating, and a stone pathway.

A courtyard with a flagpole, outdoor seating, and a fountain.

A multi-story hotel with a red awning, outdoor seating, and a landscaped front yard.

14. Put-In-Bay Resort and Conference Center

9.4 km from North Shore Alvar Nature Preserve

Stacey

NT$3,616

NT$4,294 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 8 - Oct 9

A hotel room with a balcony, a sofa, a small table with a lamp, and a bed with a headboard.

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a desk, a refrigerator, and a view of a body of water.

A hotel room with a sofa, armchair, and a small table. There is a lamp on each side of the sofa, and a picture on the wall.

A coffee station with two coffee machines, a coffee press, and various coffee-related items on a wooden counter.

15. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sandusky by IHG

19.9 km from North Shore Alvar Nature Preserve

SANDRIA

NT$2,957

NT$3,363 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A hotel room with two beds, a microwave, and two wall-mounted lamps.

A spacious dining area with wooden tables and chairs, a kitchen in the background, and artwork on the walls.

A vending machine stocked with various snacks.

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and a building in the background.

16. Cedar Cove

20 km from North Shore Alvar Nature Preserve

Dana

NT$2,268

NT$2,579 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A two-story residential building with a balcony on the upper floor, a front porch, and a well-maintained lawn.

A green golf cart parked in front of a brick building with a sign that reads "Golf Cart Rental."

A hotel room with two beds, a bathroom, and a small sitting area.

A reception area with a glass display case, a television mounted on the wall, and a mail slot.

17. Put in Bay Victory Station Hotel

9.7 km from North Shore Alvar Nature Preserve

Roger

NT$3,402

NT$3,833 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

A beachfront property with multiple cabins, a gazebo, and a sandy beach.

A cozy living room with a stone fireplace, comfortable seating, and large windows offering a view of the outdoors.

A coastal area with a wooden swing, a grassy area, a rocky breakwater, and boats docked at a pier.

A waterfront property with a swimming pool, outdoor seating, and a dock with boats.

18. South Beach Resort Hotel

13.7 km from North Shore Alvar Nature Preserve

Kurt

NT$4,792

NT$6,622 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 8 - Oct 9

An indoor swimming pool with blue tiles and a mural of an underwater scene.

A welcome sign for Lake Erie Shores & Islands, a map, and a display of travel guides.

A reception area with a counter, a coffee machine, a TV, and a framed certificate on the wall.

A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand with a lamp, and a wooden floor.

19. Rodeway Inn Sandusky North

19.3 km from North Shore Alvar Nature Preserve

McDelyn

NT$1,492

NT$1,697 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 13 - Oct 14

A waterfront property with a wooden deck, a row of houses, and a calm body of water.

A boat docked at a wooden pier with a gravel beach in the foreground and houses in the background.

A single-story building with a flat roof, a front porch, and a small deck.

A spacious living area with a wooden staircase, a dining table with chairs, a sofa, and a kitchen area with cabinets and appliances.

20. The Bays Edge

16.3 km from North Shore Alvar Nature Preserve

Lawanna

NT$8,377

NT$9,215 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 17 - Oct 18

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Compare popular hotels close to North Shore Alvar Nature Preserve

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Kelleys Island Venture Resort	8.6 Excellent 83 reviews	View
The Wave at Marblehead	9.2 Wonderful 397 reviews	View
Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton Port Clinton Catawba Island	9.2 Wonderful 124 reviews	View
Sleep Inn & Suites Port Clinton	8.6 Excellent 1,013 reviews	View
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Port Clinton-Catawba Island by IHG	8.4 Very good 1,000 reviews	View

Top North Shore Alvar Nature Preserve Hotel Reviews

Kelleys Island Venture Resort

8/10 Good

"Na"

Bayshore Resort at Put-in-Bay

10/10 Excellent

"First time in Put in Bat and I will most certainly be back and stay at Bayshore! The staff were all amazing!"

The Fountain Inn

10/10 Excellent

"Nice quiet place and reasonable pricing"

Other attractions near North Shore Alvar Nature Preserve

Glacial Grooves State Monument

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Glacial Grooves State Monument during your travels in Kelleys Island. Wander the lakeside in this family-friendly area.

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Kelleys Island State Park Public Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Kelleys Island State Park Public Beach during your trip to Kelleys Island? Wander the parks or discover the area's glaciers.

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North Pond State Nature Preserve

You can take time to visit North Pond State Nature Preserve during your travels to Kelleys Island. Wander the parks or discover the area's glaciers.

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North Pond Barrier Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at North Pond Barrier Beach during your trip to Kelleys Island? Wander the parks or discover the area's glaciers.

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Kelleys Island Library

Kelleys Island Library is just one of the places to see in Kelleys Island, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Wander the parks or discover the area's glaciers.

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Kelleys Island Historical Association Museum

You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Kelleys Island Historical Association Museum in Kelleys Island. Wander the parks or discover the area's glaciers.

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Scheele Preserve

You can take time to visit Scheele Preserve during your travels to Kelleys Island. Wander the parks or discover the area's glaciers.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around North Shore Alvar Nature Preserve?

North Shore Alvar Nature Preserve is located in Kelleys Island. You'll find 96 hotels and other accommodations within a few miles for a convenient home base.

What's the best place to stay close to North Shore Alvar Nature Preserve?

Kelleys Island Venture Resort is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers free parking and a hot tub. It's located 1.8 mi (2.8 km) from North Shore Alvar Nature Preserve.

How many hotels can I expect to find close to North Shore Alvar Nature Preserve?

Expedia has 96 hotels and other accommodations a few miles from North Shore Alvar Nature Preserve.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near North Shore Alvar Nature Preserve, will I receive a refund?

Yes, you'll find most hotel bookings are fully refundable if you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of your check-in date. If you have a non-refundable reservation, you might still have the option to cancel and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to review the best deals near North Shore Alvar Nature Preserve.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near North Shore Alvar Nature Preserve?

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What can I see and do near North Shore Alvar Nature Preserve?

Lounge by the water at Kelleys Island State Park Public Beach and North Pond Barrier Beach. Glacial Grooves State Monument, Scheele Preserve, and Quinn Preserve are beautiful places to appreciate nature. You might plan a visit to North Pond State Nature Preserve or Seaway Marina while you're in the area.

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Our top choices for North Shore Alvar Nature Preserve hotels

1. Kelleys Island Venture Resort

2. The Wave at Marblehead

3. Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton Port Clinton Catawba Island

4. Sleep Inn & Suites Port Clinton

5. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Port Clinton-Catawba Island by IHG

6. Hotel Kilbourne Downtown Sandusky

7. Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Port Clinton, OH

8. Super 8 by Wyndham Sandusky

9. The Fountain Inn

10. The Washington Boutique Hotel

11. Cedar Stables Inn and Suites

12. Avalon Inn

13. Bayshore Resort at Put-in-Bay

14. Put-In-Bay Resort and Conference Center

15. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sandusky by IHG

16. Cedar Cove

17. Put in Bay Victory Station Hotel

18. South Beach Resort Hotel

19. Rodeway Inn Sandusky North

20. The Bays Edge

Compare popular hotels close to North Shore Alvar Nature Preserve

Top North Shore Alvar Nature Preserve Hotel Reviews

Kelleys Island Venture Resort

Bayshore Resort at Put-in-Bay

The Fountain Inn

Other attractions near North Shore Alvar Nature Preserve

Glacial Grooves State Monument

Kelleys Island State Park Public Beach

North Pond State Nature Preserve

North Pond Barrier Beach

Kelleys Island Library

Kelleys Island Historical Association Museum

Scheele Preserve

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