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Pete's Lakefront Motel

2.0 star property
Beach motel with private beach and seasonal outdoor pool

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Terrace/patio
King Room Lake View
3 bedrooms, bed sheets
Front of property
Free toiletries, towels, soap, shampoo

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • On private beach
  • Pool
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included

Explore the area

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5225 Old Lake Rd, Geneva, OH, 44041
  • Place, Old Firehouse Winery
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Lakehouse Inn & Winery
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, Geneva State Park
    ‪5 min drive‬

Room options

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Double Room, 2 Queen Beds, Lake View

Double Room, 2 Queen Beds, Lake View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
3 bedrooms
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Located on the ground floor
Daily housekeeping
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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King Room Lake View

King Room Lake View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
3 bedrooms
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
Heated floors
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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3 bedrooms, bed sheets

Full Room Strip Level

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
3 bedrooms
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
Heated floors
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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3 bedrooms, bed sheets

Single Queen Room Lake View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
Heated floors
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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3 bedrooms, bed sheets

Single Queen Room Strip Level

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
3 bedrooms
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
Heated floors
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Luxury Suite with Lake View Second Floor

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
3 bedrooms
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Heated floors
Daily housekeeping
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 8
  • 1 King Bed, 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

About the area

Geneva

Pete's Lakefront Motel places you steps from Lake Erie and within a 10-minute stroll of Allison's Mini-Golf. Highlights at this beachfront motel include a private beach and heated floors. .This beach motel offers free WiFi in public areas. Plus you'll find a seasonal outdoor swimming pool. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .Sights within a 15-minute walk of this Geneva-on-the-Lake motel include Geneva Township Park and Old Firehouse Winery.
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What's nearby

  • Old Firehouse Winery - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Adventure Zone - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Lakehouse Inn & Winery - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Geneva State Park - 5 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Geneva Marina - 5 min drive - 2.6 km

Getting around

  • Cleveland, OH (CGF-Cuyahoga County) - 49 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sportsterz Bar And Grille - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Eddie's Grill - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪The Cove Nightclub - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Yankies - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪The Lodge at Geneva-on-the-Lake - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Pete's Lakefront Motel

Beach motel with private beach and seasonal outdoor pool
Pete's Lakefront Motel offers its guests a private beach and a seasonal outdoor pool. Public spaces have free WiFi. Self parking is free. You'll have access to the outdoor pool at a partner property.

This Geneva-on-the-Lake motel is smoke free.

  • 16 guestrooms or units
  • Towels for the beach
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • No smoking on site
Pete's Lakefront Motel offers 16 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and free toiletries. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include baths or showers. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free offsite parking within 6 metres
  • Street parking available
  • Free self parking on site

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool (guest access)
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Beach towels
  • On a private beach

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heated floor
  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

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

  • Deposit: USD 100.00 per accommodation, per stay

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

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card 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, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit and outdoor lighting
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit 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 private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. 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, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit and outdoor lighting in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • The seasonal pool will open on 23 May and close on 23 September.

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Pete's Lakefront Motel?

Pete's Lakefront Motel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at Pete's Lakefront Motel?

Yep, Pete's Lakefront Motel has a free self car park.

Does Pete's Lakefront Motel have a pool?

Pete's Lakefront Motel has a seasonal outdoor pool. The pool is open from May 23 to September 23.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Pete's Lakefront Motel?

No, Pete's Lakefront Motel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Pete's Lakefront Motel?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Pete's Lakefront Motel?

No, pets are not allowed.

Is there a golf course on site at Pete's Lakefront Motel?

There isn't one on site, but Geneva-on-the-Lake Municipal Golf Course is a short 12-minute walk away.

Reviews

Pete's Lakefront Motel Reviews

7.8

Good

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

6.8/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.4/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 92 out of 232 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 66 out of 232 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 42 out of 232 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 20 out of 232 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 12 out of 232 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Suzann

Travelled with partner
No one is at the office, you need to go to the Palms if you need anything, we needed washcloths. The room was clean and comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Old but very clean and well maintained
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Kesha

Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good location. Property is poorly maintained. Lots of bugs inside of rooms (mainly spiders.) Proper door sweeps and door maintenance would rectify this issue. Lots of items that need to be plugged in, but rooms have nearly no outlets. Room needs to be better maintained and up-kept overall.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jae

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Parking was terrible. Spaces were so small, it was painted for golf cart parking, not for vehicles. We had to walk down steep stairs with hand rails way too low, it did not feel safe at all. 7 digit code for door? Ridiculous. I paid for a “Lakefront” room, but out the front door of our room was nice view of the neighbor’s house next to the motel, had to make a turn walk to the end of deck to see the lake, that was a flat out lie. Especially after seeing there were actual LAKEFRONT rooms available. About 2:30 in the morning, awaken by people screaming and hollering in the lake/beach. 4 drunk college kids playing in the lake. Then in about 5 am, the front door swung open and woke me up. I went out to see there were 3 people by the lake smoking pot. There was no safety chain lock on the door and wonderful beam of light coming in between the door/jam gap, letting light and bugs in the room. There was no hair dryer, no microwave, no open outlets to plug in anything. Hotel manager calls to scream and yell on the phone for "throwing" towel at the housekeepers???!! When they came knocking to clean the room, I just asked for fresh towels and gathered the used ones by the front door to receive the clean ones. Manager had no skills or training to deal with customers. Place was very cheaply built, not maintained, not cleaned, bugs everywhere in the room by hundreds, no security, very poor standards. Avoid Pete's trash hole, avoid Geneva on the Lake. Not worth a visit.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Sabrina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was clean
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rita

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Hidden gem!!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our weekend a Pete's. I would highly recommend this hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carla

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Our stay was really good except for the parking. Not enough parking and people taking up two spots
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lacking enough electrical outlets for charging phones/other electronics. Also had to unplug the refrigerator to plug in the coffee pot. Bathroom needed some repairs such as shower curtain and toilet paper roll
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Ian

Liked: Room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Could be really nice

So it’s a pretty nice view and deck the room was super clean. But the beach area and patio were dirty. Put a broom in the room for ppl since there’s a beach out front and clean up the beach are this would not take long it would be free to do and would make big improvement and get hot water for crying out loud
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Juline, Andover

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We were lucky to get a room facing the lake. Beautiful view. There are chairs outside the door to sit and enjoy the breeze and view.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Carly

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Great location, perfect lake views. This is an older motel. It shows its age. The door seals look like they should have been replaced years ago. Bugs get in through the cracks. But the management has updated the interiors of the rooms. There are newer floors, fresh paint, the mattress was very comfortable and it was spotlessly clean. Overall I would recommend it for people who are not picky. The views are really outstanding and everything in GOTL is in walking distance. Some pointers - There is no pool on site. You can walk down the street to tge sister motel for their pool. Parking is tight, make sure you are good at reversing. The "beach" is subjective. You can access the water from the stairs, but there is no place to really sit. There is no office or staff to talk to other than housekeeping. You revieve a text with a door code. For my husband and I, it was worth it and we would go back at that price point.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Michael, Burlington

Travelled with partner
No soap
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Jeanne

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

8/10 Good

Thomas

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The best location and Very reasonable rates. . No staff was onsite. Staff was at the hotel across the street under the same management. Everything walking distance and right on the lake.Marvelosus views.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is our 2nd time staying here and as long as our group doesn't grow any bigger, we will return here every year. Lisa was super responsive.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Martha

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Never encountered an employee. Lobby closed at 5 in afternoon. Used key pad for entry into room. Room clean. About what I expected: very basic room at a good price. View of Lake Erie from room made me happy! The deck out back provided an exceptional view!!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Wonderful view of Lake Erie. The toilet pump stopped working each night which also stopped the air conditioner. Will say owners responded quickly to rectify the situation.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Tony

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
It was easy to check in and is within walking distance of everything on the strip.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Heather

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

Clean rooms

The check in was kind of a mess as we never got the text with the code when booking. Had to call the emergency number twice to get anyone. Other than that very clean. Quiet. Would love to book again
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Valued

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Two day stay

Small but clean rooms. Some insects. Bottom of the door looked like it had a tiny open, unsealed area so that could be why. Need more outlets to plug devices in. Two day stay, it worked for us. Would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Regina

Travelled with family

Scalding hot water

Scalding hot water in the shower ruined the experience as 4 of u were unable to shower. I have yet to receive a promised $100 refund for the experience. I talk to the housekeeper. That’s who calls me back. Bless her but where is management?
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025