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Arlington Inn

2.5 star property
Waterfront motel with marina and free breakfast

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Fishing
Free WiFi, bed sheets
Lobby
Lake

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast included
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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121 East Perry Street, Port Clinton, OH, 43452
  • Place, Fisherman's Wharf
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Jet Express
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Catawba Island State Park
    ‪17 min drive‬

Room options

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking (On the Side)

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Microwave
Cable channels
Wardrobe
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking (Waterfront)

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking (Waterfront)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Microwave
Cable channels
Desk
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking (On the Side)

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking (On the Side)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(13 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Microwave
Cable channels
Wardrobe
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking (Waterfront)

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking (Waterfront)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Microwave
Cable channels
Desk
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking (On the Side)

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking (On the Side)

7.6 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Microwave
Cable channels
Wardrobe
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking (Waterfront)

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking (Waterfront)

7.0 out of 10
Good
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Microwave
Cable channels
Wardrobe
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

About the area

Port Clinton

Arlington Inn puts you in the heart of Port Clinton, steps from Fisherman's Wharf and within a 10-minute stroll of Lake Erie. Highlights at this motel include free weekend breakfast, a marina and free self-parking. .The Bait House River Bar is the motel's own bar. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas, a terrace and barbecues. Free continental breakfast is available at weekends between 8:00 AM and 11:00 AM. .Sights within a 10-minute drive of this Port Clinton motel include Liberty Aviation Museum and Island Adventures Family Fun Center.
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What's nearby

  • Fisherman's Wharf - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Jet Express - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Port Clinton Public Swimming Beach - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • African Safari Wildlife Park - 9 min drive - 9.3 km
  • Catawba Island State Park - 17 min drive - 14.2 km

Getting around

  • Sandusky Station - 21 min drive
  • Detroit, MI (DTW-Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County) - 96 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Jolly Roger's Seafood House - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪The Gristmill - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪The Brick House - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Arlington Inn

Waterfront motel with marina and free breakfast
Arlington Inn offers its guests a marina. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served on weekends. WiFi is free in public spaces.

A terrace, barbecue grills, and a television in common area are also featured at Arlington Inn. Free self parking is available.

This Port Clinton motel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 41 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Built in 1951
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Terrace
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Television in lobby
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
Arlington Inn offers 41 air-conditioned accommodations with a hairdryer and free toiletries. Fridges and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include baths or showers.

This Port Clinton motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Televisions come with cable channels. Housekeeping is provided on request.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available on weekends 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge

Restaurants on site

  • The Bait House River Bar

Things to do

  • Fishing
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (on request)

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Dock
  • Marina
  • On the waterfront
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Built in 1951
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out

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

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between 21 December and 29 December.
The property is closed: Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 16 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

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, debit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include 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, debit cards and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • Up to 2 children aged 16 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Arlington Inn?

Arlington Inn offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at Arlington Inn?

Yep, Arlington Inn has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Arlington Inn?

Yep, Arlington Inn is a short 16-minute walk from Port Clinton Public Swimming Beach. Fun beach activities include fishing.

Does Arlington Inn serve breakfast?

Yeah, free continental breakfast is offered at weekends between 8:00 AM and 11:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Arlington Inn?

No, Arlington Inn does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Arlington Inn?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at Arlington Inn?

No, pets are not allowed.

Arlington Inn Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 134 out of 487 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 186 out of 487 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 102 out of 487 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 42 out of 487 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 23 out of 487 reviews

7.6/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

6.8/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Its a very nice place right on the water. That was our room. Can watch all the boats go by.The lady at the desk was great. Only thing I noticed needed grab bars in shower, We enjoyed our stay both times we was there, We had same room. We really liked that room. Took pictures from our window. We sat out back on deck. Have nice tables,chairs,umbrellas. If was younger we would go again
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

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

10/10 Excellent

Heather

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

6/10 Okay

Chelsey

Liked: Staff & service
This place is ok, but it is dated and definitely past its prime. It has the bare minimum basics that one would need for a hotel room. Visible stains on the carpets, moldy shower curtains, dirty tile grout in the bathrooms and the toilet is so close to the wall, it’s almost impossible to sit on it. The room does have a mini fridge and microwave. The tv channel selection is not good, so don’t expect to rely on tv entertainment while there. The included breakfast is hardly anything and very, very sparse. Coffee, individually wrapped muffins, danishes and cereal bars - more so snacks than an actual breakfast. It has more of a motel vibe than a hotel. Pros: the staff was very friendly and nice. There’s a large park and beach basically next to the hotel. There are a handful of restaurant choices within walking distance. Room price was decent.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Ramah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

A place to stay.

It’s a place to stay. It was clean and the staff were friendly. Affordable and the view from the back patio is beautiful. It’s within walking distance of everything, which was nice. We’d stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

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

8/10 Good

Richard

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Room was clean.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

JACOB ANDREW

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Perfect for a quick trip up to do some fishing. The room was nice and quiet and the air conditioning worked really well.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Michelle

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Felt price too high
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

wendy erica

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

We loved it!

We had a great time and we'll be back! This hotel is a time capsule from a bygone era. It is not fancy, but it has fantastic people, an incredible view of the Marina, and perfectly located to walk to many wonderful restaurants and shops. They also made accommodations for us to plug in our electric vehicle!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa A

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and staff was great
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Diane

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was not clean as expected
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Peter

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Breakfast just a muffin apart from that dated but well looked after
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Faye

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

10/10 Excellent

BRUCE

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Will come again

It was a great experience
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

jatin

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This an older hotel and the styling is a bit dated. However, this did not take anything away from our wonderful experience. We had a ground floor room facing the water front (about 10-15 feet from the window). There is a common patio between the room window and the waterfront (not accessible directly from the room). Even when we could not go out, just looking out the window was so relaxing. Many guests were were there for fishing and you can see fishing boats leaving and coming back. The breakfast was pretty basic (store bought muffins/Danishes, coffee, Juice) but available very early in the morning. They have good restaurants close by (an Irish/German one, and a Hibachi carryout, Wendy's, a subway, the hotel bar on the waterfront, a grill on the waterfront that you can see from your window), and a beach within a few minute's walk. Also, they are about a block away from the Jet Express station (with ferry to Put-in Bay ). During our time there, we visited attractions in Put-in bay (around 30-minutes by ferry), Sandusky (Around 30-minute drive), and Catawba Island (around 15-minute drive). The hotel staff was hospitable and friendly. Overall, I would say that Arlington Inn provides great value, and if one is able to look beyond styling/aesthetics, is unmatched in what it offers in terms of views of the waterfront, and access to a wide range of recreational activities. We will stay there the next time we visit Port Clinton.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Steven Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Antoinette

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
It was okay definitely wouldn’t stay there again. It’s terribly run down. Breakfast was pack donuts or pastry I’m a bag. Only coffee… lights didn’t work well and just overall needs updated and work done
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Mindy J.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

rachelle, 43209

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
My husband stays here every year for fishing. It might be a little older, but it's a great place to stay on the lake. It's within walking distance to everything you need.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Patty

Stay here several years ago and it was a nightmare, but decided to try again and was pleasantly surprised. A bit outdated, but comfortable. If you’re going to Port Clinton for a fishing trip, highly recommend staying here. Choose a waterfront room. View is beautiful.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Russell

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Daniel

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
30 seconds of hot water in the shower. Rooms are dirty. The price went up by over 200 dollars because of memorial day.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

David

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

Good place for value

Reasonably priced basic hotel for an overnight trip. Waterfront room was decently clean and had good air circulation. Check in and check out process was very quick.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025