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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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The Fountain Inn sits near Marblehead Lighthouse on Lake Erie, offering travelers a quiet getaway with thoughtful touches. Guests can browse the on-site art gallery, pick up essentials at the grocery store, and enjoy free in-room WiFi while relaxing by the seasonal outdoor pool.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pool
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
The current price is AED 235
AED 273 total
includes taxes & fees
15 Dec - 16 Dec

Room options

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Economy Room, 2 Twin Beds | Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Economy Room, 2 Twin Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Private bathroom
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Economy Room, 1 Queen Bed | Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Economy Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

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

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Economy Room, Multiple Beds | Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Economy Room, Multiple Beds

Highlights

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

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

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Microwave
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed | Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

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

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Family Room, Multiple Beds | Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Family Room, Multiple Beds

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Private bathroom
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
  • 34 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Family Room, Multiple Beds | Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Family Room, Multiple Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds and 2 Twin Trundle Beds

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

Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds, Kitchenette

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Kitchenette | Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Kitchenette

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
  • 27 sq m
  • Partial lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
236 Maple Ave, Marblehead, OH, 43440

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

  • ‪Cleats Club Seat Grille - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Red's Lakehouse - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Beach Glass Lounge - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Crow's Nest - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Big Boppers Restaurant - ‬5 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, along with a lifeguard on site
  • Self parking (surcharge), a computer station, and a 24-hour front desk
  • Meeting rooms, a water dispenser, and a vending machine
  • An elevator, smoke-free premises, and ATM/banking services
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

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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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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?

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 Catawba Island State Park are also within 12 mi (20 km).

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Reviews

The Fountain Inn Reviews

8.2

Very Good

8.6

Cleanliness

8.2

Amenities

9.2

Staff & service

8.0

Eco-friendliness

8.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 26 out of 51 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 51 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 51 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 51 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 51 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Michele

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great value and walking distance to Ooh La La for breakfast. Loved being able to walk to lake for beautiful views.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Such a quaint little town. Beautiful cottages.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

adrian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
very nice visit, the season is over and the area is very quiet. it was just what we were looking for to relax.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Durreall Alonzo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is in a community of some sort. Shops, restaurants and cafes all right by the hotel. But the parking is very very limited.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was unaware of area when i booked ... was charmed by the uniqueness of it ... felt like a throw back to earlier times ... Staff was friendly and informative
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Jerome

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The 2 things that parking is very limited due to you mainly get around buy golf carts and the pool was close due to the season ending but other that i would stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff was helpfull. Walking to the shops
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

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

Sam

Liked: Staff & service
Service at the desk was great. Floors in rooms need a serious scrubbing. Grounds need some TLC.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 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

Kyle

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

Comfy stay

I stayed up there with my girlfriend as a weekend getaway for her birthday. It's perfect to stay at if you want to go to Kelly's Island (the ferry was only a couple miles away) Overall the staff was very friendly and the room was bigger then I thought it would be. King bed was definitely a plus. Only thing was they sent me over an email saying I had to get a parking pass, but that's only valid during the "On season" (Memorial Day-Labor day) So I didn't need to worry about it. Overall will gladly stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mike

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

10/10 Excellent

Dale

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

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

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

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

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

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

No parking
Stayed 1 night in Jun 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

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