See all properties

The Fountain Inn

2.0 star property
Hotel near Lake Erie in Marblehead

Choose dates to view prices

Photo gallery for The Fountain Inn

Seasonal outdoor pool, lifeguards on site
Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Kitchenette
Children's activities
Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Kitchenette | Private kitchen
Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Kitchenette | Living area

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

View in a map
236 Maple Ave, Marblehead, OH, 43440
  • Place, Lakeside Daisy State Nature Preserve
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Castaway Bay Waterpark
    ‪27 min drive‬
  • Place, Cedar Point
    ‪32 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Economy Room, 2 Twin Beds

Economy Room, 2 Single Beds

Economy Room, 2 Twin Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Economy Room, 1 Queen Bed

Economy Room, 1 Queen Bed

Economy Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Economy Room, Multiple Beds

Economy Room, Multiple Beds

Economy Room, Multiple Beds

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Family Room, Multiple Beds

Family Room, Multiple Beds

Family Room, Multiple Beds

  • 34 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Family Room, Multiple Beds

Family Room, Multiple Beds

Family Room, Multiple Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds and 2 Twin Trundle Beds

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

Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds, Kitchenette

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Kitchenette

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Kitchenette

  • 27 sq m
  • Partial lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

About the area

Lakeside

On lake.A stay at this hotel places you within half a mile (1 km) of Lake Erie and 3 miles (5 km) of Marblehead Lighthouse. The Watering Hole Safari and Waterpark is within 9 miles (15 km) and Catawba Island State Park is within 12 miles (20 km).

What's nearby

  • Lakeside Daisy State Nature Preserve - 3 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Catawba Island State Park - 17 min drive - 19.8 km
  • Castaway Bay Waterpark - 27 min drive - 38.7 km
  • Sports Force Parks at Cedar Point Sports Center - 27 min drive - 42.7 km
  • Cedar Point - 32 min drive - 42.8 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Red's Lakehouse - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Cleats Club Seat Grille - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Crow's Nest - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Beach Glass Lounge - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Netty's - ‬16 min walk

About this property

The Fountain Inn

Hotel near Lake Erie in Marblehead
The Fountain Inn offers its guests a seasonal outdoor pool and a children's pool. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. A 24-hour business center and meeting rooms are available. Event space at this hotel measures 1240 square feet (115 square meters) and includes conference space. The business-friendly The Fountain Inn also features a vending machine, a garden, and a convenience store. Parking is available for a fee.

This Marblehead hotel is smoke free.

  • 46 guestrooms or units
  • Meeting rooms
  • 1240 sq ft of conference space
  • 115 sq m of conference space
  • Business center (24 hours)
  • Conference space
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Convenience store
  • Garden
  • ATM
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Water dispenser
The Fountain Inn offers 46 air-conditioned accommodations with complimentary toiletries. 32-inch LCD televisions come with cable channels. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Guests can make use of the in-room microwaves and coffee/tea makers. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

Similar properties

Lobby
Sleep Inn & Suites Port Clinton
  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
4.1 out of 5, Very good, 1,012 reviews
The price is CA $94
CA $107 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 15 - Dec 16
Sleep Inn & Suites Port Clinton

Property amenities

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

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

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

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

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

  • 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

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • 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've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Uncovered self parking fee: USD 8.00 per day
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 2.75 percent

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
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 accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • The seasonal pool will open May 25 and close September 01.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Alcohol isn't served at The Fountain Inn.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

The Fountain Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 26 out of 50 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 50 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 50 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 50 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 50 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Lisa

Travelled with family
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

Dale

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dale

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

richard

Travelled with group
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

amy

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Sarah, Maple Grove

Travelled with family
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

Gregg

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rayn

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

10/10 Excellent

Nikki

Travelled with partner
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

10/10 Excellent

JASON

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

10/10 Excellent

Chelsey

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

8/10 Good

Paul, Canal Winchester

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

Tracy

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

2/10 Terrible

Angel

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
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

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Travelled with family
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

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
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

4/10 Poor

Jane

Travelled with partner
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 traveller

Travelled with family
No parking
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn

Travelled with partner
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

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

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
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