The Fountain Inn

2.0 star property

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Seasonal outdoor pool, lifeguards on site
Lobby
Yoga
Exterior
Children’s activities

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Gym
  • Parking available
  • Business services

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236 Maple Ave, Marblehead, OH, 43440
  • Place, Lakeside Daisy State Nature Preserve
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, African Safari Wildlife Park
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Place, Cedar Point
    ‪31 min drive‬

Room options

Economy Room, 2 Single Beds

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 21 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Economy Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Economy Room, Multiple Beds

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Family Room, Multiple Beds

  • 34 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Family Room, Multiple Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds and 2 Single Trundle Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds, Kitchenette

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 27 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Kitchenette

  • Partial lake view
  • 27 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

The Fountain Inn

Along with a fitness center, this smoke-free hotel has a 24-hour business center and self parking. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, a seasonal outdoor pool, conference space, and a children's pool are onsite.
The Fountain Inn offers 46 air-conditioned accommodations with complimentary toiletries. 32-inch LCD televisions come with cable channels. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Guests can make use of the in-room microwaves and coffee/tea makers. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.
A children's pool and a seasonal outdoor pool are on site. Other recreational amenities include a fitness center.

Children under 17 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool or fitness facility without adult supervision.

During your stay at The Fountain Inn, you're just a quick walk from Lake Erie. Free WiFi in public areas, a gym, and a 24-hour business center are available.
  • Free WiFi
  • Self parking available for a fee
  • Take a swim in the seasonal outdoor pool
  • Amenities include a 24-hour business center, meeting rooms, and conference space
  • Onsite recreation includes a gym
  • Steps from Lake Erie and 7 minutes by car from Marblehead Lighthouse
The Fountain Inn offers its guests a seasonal outdoor pool, a fitness center, and a children's pool. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. A 24-hour business center and meeting rooms are available. Event space at this hotel measures 1240 square feet (115 square meters) and includes conference space. The business-friendly The Fountain Inn also features a vending machine, a garden, and a convenience store. Parking is available for a fee.

This Lakeside hotel is smoke free.


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)
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Things to do

  • Art gallery
  • Children's pool
  • Gym
  • 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 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

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

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

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

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

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

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Uncovered self parking fee: USD 8.00 per day
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 2.75 percent

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • The seasonal pool will open May 25 and close September 01.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Alcohol isn't served at The Fountain Inn.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

The Fountain Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 34 out of 72 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 20 out of 72 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 72 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 72 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 72 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Francine

The room was ready to use and the staff was outstanding going above and beyond.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Mary

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

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was great. We stayed there in the winter when there were no resort fees so the price was very good. No breakfast but they had coffee, fridge and microwave so we brought something for breakfast to heat up.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

jacqueline

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was great. Cute, clean and convenient. Price was great for off season. Not sure if I would pay a heck of a lot more for in-season prices. It was great and onvenient, but not enough for me to pay too much more than we paid for the off-season price. Lakeside is a nice community!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Augusto

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Is a good place, good attention. Recommended
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mike

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

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
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10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff was helpfull. Walking to the shops
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Eric

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Most restaurants and shops closed even on weekend kind of a bummer but otherwise great place to stay
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice property. An older motel but well maintained
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dale

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

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

4/10 Poor

Russ

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
room card machine was broke. They gave me the MASTER key. The room was unbearably hot! 80⁰ or higher.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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
Verified

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