Port Clinton Public Swimming Beach - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
African Safari Wildlife Park - 9 min drive - 9.7 km
Catawba Island State Park - 17 min drive - 14.5 km
Getting around
Sandusky Station - 21 min drive
Toledo, OH (TOL-Toledo Express) - 54 min drive
Restaurants
Jolly Roger's Seafood House - 2 min drive
McDonald's - 7 min drive
Bistro 163 - 3 min drive
McDonald's - 2 min drive
Wendy's - 3 min walk
About this property
The Island House Hotel
Hotel near Lake Erie
At The Island House Hotel, you can look forward to a fireplace in reception, a bar and a 24-hour business centre. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as a restaurant.
You'll also find perks such as:
Free self-parking
Meeting rooms, coffee/tea in reception and a TV in reception
A lift, a 24-hour front desk and free newspapers
Room features
All guest rooms at The Island House Hotel include comforts, such as air conditioning, in addition to
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Lift
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
More
1 building
3 floors
Built in 1886
Designated smoking areas
Fireplace in lobby
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels provided
Entertainment
20-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels
Food and drink
Coffee/tea maker
Microwave
Refrigerator
More
Air conditioning
Ceiling fan
Connecting rooms available
Free local calls
Iron/ironing board
Phone
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 21
Check-out
Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after midnight please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available
Payment types at the property
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; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
We should mention
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
Property is also known as
Island House Hotel Port Clinton
Island House Port Clinton
Island House Hotel
The Island House Hotel Port Clinton, Ohio
The Island House Hotel Hotel
The Island House Hotel Port Clinton
The Island House Hotel Hotel Port Clinton
Frequently asked questions
Is The Island House Hotel pet-friendly?
No, only service animals are welcome at the property.
How much is parking at The Island House Hotel?
Self-parking is free at this property.
What time is check-in at The Island House Hotel?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.
What time is check-out at The Island House Hotel?
Checkout is at 11 AM.
Where is The Island House Hotel located?
Located in the heart of Port Clinton, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Fisherman's Wharf and Lake Erie. Waterworks Park and Jet Express are also within 5 minutes.
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The Island House Hotel Reviews
Reviews
8.6
Excellent
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I was quoted $172.00. At check in they charged me $262.00
Julie
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022
2/10 Terrible
Jacquelyn
28 Aug, 2022
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
They didnt want to honor our expedia price since they changed ownership. Made us wait till 3 for check in even though room then readyThen took 20 additional minutes to gain approval for rate and only granted when I said I wanted to cancel. No towels in our room. Clean but needs updated.
The web site is very misleading! If you think your stay is comparable to any hotel/motel with housekeeping services, I can guarantee that you will be sadly disappointed! I rented an apartment suite x 1 wk that was dusty upon arrival. The majority of the front desk staff were not customer friendly and lacked hospitality skills. I was expecting per the website to have a sofa bed or rollaway bed which was not available!
I put dirty towels and a garbage bag outside my door which was there x 3 days! Totally unacceptable! I was told on 3 different occasions that my room would be tended … NEVER HAPPENED! I have come to understand that these units are individually owned and I needed to bring my own linens and paper products…I’m sure you’ll agree that this is ridiculous!
I’ve been visiting Port Clinton x 35 yrs… I will emphatically say that the Island House Hotel is not a desirable place to stay! You will not get what you think you’re willing to pay. The owner was not accommodating to my request for a discount for the total lack of service!
The hotel was dated and the room could of been cleaner. Check in was a mess. One room booked but had me listed for 2 rooms. Fearful for being charged for a second room I did not request. Staff are not very friendly. We were in and out of the hotel several times over the 4 days and no one greeted us, in any way. Was told nothing about the hotel. Had to request the wifi password. The hotel is listed as having an onsite restaurant and bar. When I asked the hours was told, "there closed because they just bought it". Not sure who they is but there listing needs updated as this was a huge disappointment. We booked the hotel for the onsight convenience. Coffee pot in room was so dirty we could not use it. The complimentary body wash and shampoo was very watered down. Be sure to bring our own. I would not book here again
I absolutely love this property. This was my 3rd time staying here, Staff is always welcoming and knowledgeable on the history. Is location is great, Directly across from the jet express ferry, Great little bars and eateries on the same road. In the past times I have stayed Here, The restaurant and bar inside Was open. This most recent trip it was not. Overall it's a great place to stay if you're visiting the islands.
Staff was nice, Rooms were okay, Clean, Price was in line compared to others,
Room was very small, but clean and in order.
No maid service between days.
No dining / bar.
Danny
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022
4/10 Poor
Wayne
26 May, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
Nice looking building and convenient to lake attractions. But the restaurant and bar were closed and for sale. Also no ice machine because they used the restaurant ice. Duh
Everyone was very friendly and helpful. It was under new ownership so there were some minor issues, but everything got fixed. The website lists it as a luxury hotel though and I would not call it that. It's nice enough, but not luxury by any means. Website also listed an onsite restaurant, but it was not opened yet. I feel the website should have reflected this. Coffee available to make for yourself in the room, but none in the lobby. Overall, it was a nice, clean quiet place with friendly people.
1) We were checked into the wrong room. The door had a key pad which the other rooms did not. We returned to the front desk and we were given a different room.
2) The room was not properly made up. There was a previously used towel hanging on the bathroom door.
3) There was no coffee for the coffee maker.
4) This hotel has almost no amenities. The bar and restaurant were closed.
Ronald
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022
8/10 Good
Evelyn
16 May, 2022
Evelyn
Stayed 1 night in May 2022
2/10 Terrible
Rosemarie
14 May, 2022
They overbooked and did not honor our reservation.
Rosemarie
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022
8/10 Good
Mary
9 May, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Biggest week of birding at Island House Hotel
We have been to Port Clinton many times for birding. We usually stay down the street but have always wanted to try this hotel. I understand that the hotel is historic and dated. The issues I experienced were I really missed somewhere else to sit in the room besides the bed. The refrigerator and microwave are nice in the room but not when the only place to eat is in the bed. We were also disappointed the restaurant was no longer there and no coffee or tea in the lobby. COVID has changed a lot of things but this hotel is probably not for us. The staff was friendly and our room was clean