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Blue Wave Inn

3.0 star property
3-star beachfront hotel near Lake Superior

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Water view
Property amenity
Design Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking (Sailor's Retreat #2)
Interior entrance
Restaurant

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • On private beach
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Business services

Explore the area

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2521 Lake Shore Dr W, Ashland, WI, 54806
  • Place, Maslowski Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Ashland Mural Walk
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Chequamegon Bay Golf Course
    ‪5 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Design Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking (Sailor's Retreat #2)

Design Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking (Sailor's Retreat #2)

Design Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking (Sailor's Retreat #2)

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(18 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Design Suite, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking (Sandbar Vista #1)

Design Suite, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking (Sandbar Vista #1)

Design Suite, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking (Sandbar Vista #1)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(15 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Murphy Beds

View all photos for Design Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking (Northland Voyageur #4)

Design Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking (Northland Voyageur #4)

Design Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking (Northland Voyageur #4)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Design Suite, 1 King Bed, Lake View (Flowing Waters #3)

Design Suite, 1 King Bed, Lake View (Flowing Waters #3)

Design Suite, 1 King Bed, Lake View (Flowing Waters #3)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(12 reviews)
  • 56 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Design Studio Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking (5 Captains Quarters)

Design Studio Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking (5 Captains Quarters)

Design Studio Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking (5 Captains Quarters)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(32 reviews)
  • Partial lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the area

Ashland

On the beach.Within a 5-minute walk of the hotel, you'll find Lake Superior and Chequamegon Bay. Also, Maslowski Beach is within half a mile (1 km) and Ashland Mural Walk is within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Maslowski Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Ashland Mural Walk - 5 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Chequamegon Bay Golf Course - 5 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Ashland Historical Museum - 6 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Apostle Islands Marina - 32 min drive - 42.2 km

Getting around

  • Duluth, MN (DLH-Duluth Intl.) - 88 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Ashland Family Restaurant - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Frankie's Pizza - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Taqueria La Monarca - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Arby's - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Blue Wave Inn

3-star beachfront hotel near Lake Superior
A private beach is featured. Along with a restaurant, there's a coffee shop/cafe on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi and wired Internet are free in public spaces.

Blue Wave Inn also features a terrace, a picnic area, and room service (during limited hours). Self parking is free.

This 3-star Ashland hotel is smoke free.

  • 5 guestrooms or units
  • Front-desk safe
  • Terrace
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Onsite shopping
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • 1 conference room
  • Dining venue
Blue Wave Inn offers 5 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and safes. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Pillowtop beds feature down comforters and premium bedding. Refrigerators and coffee/tea makers are provided.

Bathrooms include showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. 47-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels. Housekeeping is offered daily and refrigerators can be requested.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Separate bedroom

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Couples/private dining

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Designer stores
  • Shopping
  • Snow sports gear

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)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 47-inch flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Bedroom

  • Down comforter
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and an access code; access will be through a private entrance
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Access code, private entrance

Pets

  • No pets 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

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, 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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. 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. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, debit cards, and cash.

Property is also known as

Blue Wave Inn Ashland
Blue Wave Ashland
Blue Wave Inn Hotel
Blue Wave Inn Ashland
Blue Wave Inn Hotel Ashland

Blue Wave Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 505 out of 590 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 68 out of 590 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 590 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 590 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 590 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Justin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

LAWRENCE

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alyssa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful accommodations
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Yasuhiro

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great cabin！

Great cabin！
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We absolutely loved the place. The view was spectacular!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Michael

Disliked: Cleanliness
The room did not have a deck overlooking the water - we were expecting a deck! The room was dark (decor & lighting) & dusty with cobwebs hanging from the ceiling. The table was unbalanced with a small porthole window overlooking an electrical power plant. Traffic noise was annoying and the property had minimal food options!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

STACEY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Comfy accommodations in a cool building on the edge of a fun town!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

KURT

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, quiet, and friendly. Great view on the lake
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Mary

Comfortable Stay with a View

Our room was great - looking out over Lake Superior was quite lovely. Microwave and coffee supplies are set out in the hallway in addition to what’s in the room. Katie, the owner, is hands on making sure everything is running smoothly and made us a great cup of coffee at the Sandbar. There is also a wonderful sporting goods shop on the property.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia

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

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really unique with an outstanding lake view. The sunset last night was simply stunning from room 1. Very nicely furnished and very clean. We enjoyed having breakfast sandwiches at the on site cafe. I suggest you supply cushions for the chairs on the balcony. My only criticism is the Murphy bed. It was very uncomfortable and I moved to the couch in the middle of the night. The Murphy beds would be fine for kids but not for guests who are 60+. The king bed was very comfortable.
Sunset view from the balcony
King size bed
Living area
On the beach to the left of the inn
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the lake view with the balcony. I would definitely recommend
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeanette

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

A Must Stay!

This was a very unique hotel. Very few rooms and incredible views. The room was ginormous and so cozy. The shower was huge and had two heads! It was an easy check in and check out process. The cafe downstairs was wonderful. We would most definitely stay here again and will recommend to others!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

CYNTHIA

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful views from our room - loved the balcony and the outside area. The room was well appointed and the bed was very comfortable. Only 4 stars because we were on the top floor and were awakened several times overnight by a mechanical hammering noise coming from above us. Also the TP was gas station scratchy and I expected something a little more plush to match the rest of the atmosphere.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Our 54th anniversary trip

An outstanding place to stay for our anniversary.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cathrin

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Packing up kid after four years of college. Stayed in Ashland many times the past years, first time anything was available here. Beautiful setup inches from Lake Superior. Great view, close to eats, good coffee in room, artesian well steps away. Best, coldest water you’ll ever taste!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shaylee

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Blue Wave Inn was exquisite
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025