The Fountain Inn

2.0 star property
Lakefront hotel with 24-hour business centre and seasonal outdoor pool

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Mini-golf
Seasonal outdoor pool, lifeguards on site
Yoga
Beach nearby, white sand
Lobby
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

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pool
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
The current price is NZ$129
includes taxes & fees
5 Oct - 6 Oct

Room options

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Showing 10 of 10 rooms

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

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Kitchenette

Highlights

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

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

Highlights

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

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

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/bath combination
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Family Room, Multiple Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

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

Economy Room, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

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

Economy Room, 2 Single Beds

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
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
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About the area

Map
236 Maple Ave, Marblehead, OH, 43440

What's nearby

  • Marblehead Lighthouse - 6 min drive - 4.7 km
  • African Safari Wildlife Park - 16 min drive - 12.8 km
  • Catawba Island State Park - 21 min drive - 19.4 km
  • Miller Ferry - 21 min drive - 21.9 km
  • Cedar Point - 38 min drive - 41.1 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Red's Lakehouse - ‬7 min drive
  • Cleats Club Seat Grille
  • ‪Boondocks - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Crow's Nest - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Netty's - ‬16 min walk

About this property

The Fountain Inn

Hotel near Lake Erie
Located close to Marblehead Lighthouse, The Fountain Inn provides a corner/local shop, an art gallery on-site and a garden. Free in-room WiFi and a 24-hour business centre 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 lift and smoke-free property
  • A vending machine, ATM/banking services and a water dispenser
  • Meeting rooms, a computer station and a 24-hour front desk
Room features
All guest rooms at The Fountain Inn include thoughtful touches, such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, as well as amenities, such as free WiFi.
Extra 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/cupboards, mini fridges and microwaves

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Uncovered 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 centre
  • 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
  • Handrails in stairways (84 centimetre high)
  • Lift (107 centimetre wide door)
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (117 centimetre high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Lifeguards
  • Smoke-free property

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

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 2.75 per cent 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

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

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 centre access
  • Fitness/yoga classes
  • Nearby fitness centre 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 per cent

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 25 May to 01 September
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.

How much does it cost to stay at The Fountain Inn?

As of 20 Sept 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Fountain Inn on 5 Oct 2025 start from NZ$129.27, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is The Fountain Inn pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Fountain Inn?

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?

Checkout 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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