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A spacious living room with a stone fireplace, large windows, and a ceiling fan.

A bedroom with a large bed, two windows with curtains, a bedside table with a lamp, and artwork on the wall.

A modern kitchen with a wooden island, bar area, wicker chairs, and a large flat-screen TV.

An outdoor patio area with seating, a fire pit, and a covered section with umbrellas.

1. The Wave at Marblehead

12.7 km from Catawba Island State Park

Torsten

SAR 455

SAR 620 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Nov - 19 Nov

A spacious living area with a staircase, a sofa, a coffee table, and a reception desk.

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, staircase, and a sign indicating the name of the hotel.

An indoor swimming pool with clear signage, including a 'No Diving' notice, and a view of the outside through large windows.

A compact hotel room with a sofa, ottoman, kitchenette, and wall-mounted artwork.

2. Sleep Inn & Suites Port Clinton

7.2 km from Catawba Island State Park

Paul Francis

SAR 237

SAR 268 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

An outdoor seating area with a fire feature, a covered patio, and a building with large windows.

An indoor swimming pool with clear glass walls, a metal pool ladder, and a view of the outdoors.

A Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton hotel with a modern design, featuring a covered entrance and a parking lot.

A room with a large window offering a view of a lake and trees.

3. Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton Port Clinton Catawba Island

5.5 km from Catawba Island State Park

Jason

SAR 380

SAR 429 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A lobby with a stone wall, a flat-screen TV, a reception desk, and a seating area with chairs and a sofa.

A restaurant with wooden panel ceilings, white walls, and a herringbone floor. There are round tables and chairs, a coffee machine, and a refrigerator with a digital display.

A multi-story hotel with a central courtyard, a swimming pool in the foreground, and a calm lake reflecting the building.

A reception desk with a wooden finish, a large decorative wall piece, and a sign indicating the hotel name.

4. Fairfield by Marriott Port Clinton Waterfront

8.1 km from Catawba Island State Park

Anne

SAR 484

SAR 547 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

A lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a stone wall.

A spacious lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a stone accent wall.

A hotel kitchen with wooden cabinets, a buffet setup, and a coffee station.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a dresser, and a television.

5. Best Western Port Clinton

8.3 km from Catawba Island State Park

Kaitlyn

SAR 250

SAR 282 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

An indoor swimming pool with clear water, surrounded by orange chairs and tables, and large windows allowing natural light.

A hotel room with a large bed, wooden wardrobe, desk, chair, and a television.

A hotel with a red roof, a parking lot, and a view of a lake.

A coffee station with two coffee makers and a sign that reads "MUST HAVE COFFEE."

6. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Port Clinton-Catawba Island by IHG

5.5 km from Catawba Island State Park

Melanie

SAR 326

SAR 369 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Nov - 17 Nov

An outdoor seating area with tables and chairs, overlooking a marina with boats and a view of the water.

A reception desk with a black counter, a sign reading "Hotel Kilbourne," and a brick wall.

A hallway with ornate mirrors, potted plants, and a bench.

A restaurant with a brick wall, large windows, and a wooden table.

7. Hotel Kilbourne Downtown Sandusky

17.7 km from Catawba Island State Park

Brite

SAR 564

SAR 642 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Oct - 22 Oct

A large indoor swimming pool with clear glass walls, multiple lounge chairs, and a view of the outside.

A gym with exercise equipment, a bench, and a TV mounted on the wall.

A modern hotel lobby with a seating area, a coffee station, and artwork on the walls.

A reception area with a wooden reception desk, a fireplace, and framed artwork on the wall.

8. Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Port Clinton, OH

7.4 km from Catawba Island State Park

Katrina

SAR 249

SAR 282 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A swimming pool with multiple lanes, a water slide, and lounge chairs around the perimeter.

A spacious lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a glass door entrance.

A group of people practicing yoga outdoors on mats.

A row of covered picnic tables and a building with a sloped roof, surrounded by blooming trees and a well-maintained lawn.

9. The Fountain Inn

9.5 km from Catawba Island State Park

John

SAR 191

SAR 222 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Oct - 23 Oct

A riverside patio with outdoor seating, a small shed, and a dock.

A wooden deck with white Adirondack chairs facing a calm body of water.

A resort with a large pool, multiple guest rooms, and a well-maintained garden.

A hotel room with a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, a red sofa, a patterned armchair, a small table, and a window with curtains.

10. Kelleys Island Venture Resort

11.3 km from Catawba Island State Park

Joe

SAR 421

SAR 489 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A table with a bottle of wine, glasses, cheese, and fruit.

A modern apartment with a kitchen, living room, and dining area.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a ceiling fan.

A wooden bench and a blue chair outside a house with white siding and a blue door.

11. Anchor Bay Inn and Suites

16.5 km from Catawba Island State Park

Pamela

SAR 348

SAR 433 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Nov - 19 Nov

A beach with a wooden structure and a blue building with a staircase.

A building with a staircase leading to a covered area with seating.

A beach with waves, a distant lighthouse, and a clear sky.

A beach-themed front desk area with a sign reading "Beachfront Resort."

12. Beachfront Resort

9.6 km from Catawba Island State Park

David

SAR 281

SAR 318 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

A porch with a wooden door, two potted plants, and a black and white patterned doormat.

A modern kitchen with white cabinetry, a white countertop, and a built-in microwave. There are two wicker chairs and a small potted plant on the counter.

A wooden staircase with a glass window displaying a compass.

A modern kitchen with a white countertop, three wicker chairs, and a built-in oven.

13. The Washington Boutique Hotel

18.1 km from Catawba Island State Park

Grace

SAR 514

SAR 713 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Nov - 4 Nov

A beachfront property with multiple cabins, a gazebo, and a sandy beach.

A pirate-themed play area with a ship structure, a lifebuoy, and a small pool.

A waterfront property with a swimming pool, outdoor seating, and a dock with boats.

A cozy living room with a stone fireplace, comfortable seating, and large windows offering a view of the outdoors.

14. South Beach Resort Hotel

10.8 km from Catawba Island State Park

Kurt

SAR 546

SAR 761 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Oct - 29 Oct

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a window, and a door with a 'No Smoking' sign.

A two-story building with a symmetrical facade, arched doorways, and a satellite dish on the roof.

A bathroom with a toilet, sink, and shower.

A well-maintained lawn, a large tree, and a building with a flag.

15. Stay Inn

7.7 km from Catawba Island State Park

June

SAR 304

SAR 343 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

A rectangular swimming pool with a wooden deck, surrounded by white lounge chairs and a safety fence.

A covered walkway leading to a row of townhouses with balconies and a central lawn area.

A hotel room with a large bed, a separate bathroom with a bathtub, a desk with a lamp, and a chair.

A gazebo wedding setup with a view of the ocean.

16. Clinton Inn And Suites

8.2 km from Catawba Island State Park

Brian

SAR 240

SAR 271 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

An outdoor dining area with tables and chairs, a trash bin, and a building with red and white striped awning.

A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand with a lamp, a painting of boats, and a bottle of champagne on the bed.

A living room with a blue sofa, a patterned pillow, and a 'Put-in-Bay' sign on the wall.

A view from inside a house looking out to a driveway with a parked car and a white fence.

17. Bay Lodging Resort

8.9 km from Catawba Island State Park

Makala

SAR 427

SAR 493 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A waterfront property with a wooden deck, a row of houses, and a calm body of water.

A boat docked at a wooden pier with a gravel beach in the foreground and houses in the background.

A single-story building with a flat roof, a front porch, and a small deck.

A room with a large sliding glass door leading to a deck with a view of a lake.

18. The Bays Edge

8.3 km from Catawba Island State Park

Lawanna

SAR 989

SAR 1,088 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

A pool area with a waterfall feature, thatched umbrellas, and a bar area.

A fast-food restaurant interior with a counter, menu boards, a Pepsi machine, and a display of fresh produce.

A covered outdoor area with bamboo fencing, a trash bin, and a staircase leading to a higher level.

A nighttime pool area with a thatched-roof gazebo, lounge chairs, and a hot tub.

19. Commodore Resort

9.2 km from Catawba Island State Park

Ashley

SAR 422

SAR 475 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

A reception area with a desk, computer, and chairs. There is a wooden staircase with a blue carpet leading to an upper level.

A hotel room with a kitchenette, wooden cabinets, a dining table with chairs, a refrigerator, and a fruit display.

A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand with a lamp, and framed artwork on the walls.

A swimming pool with a 'No Diving' sign, a covered seating area, and a wooden deck with railings.

20. Quality Inn Port Clinton Waterfront

8.2 km from Catawba Island State Park

Lyn

SAR 1,689

SAR 1,908 total

includes taxes & fees

24 Oct - 25 Oct

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Compare popular hotels close to Catawba Island State Park

Property	Property class	Guest rating
The Wave at Marblehead	9.2 Wonderful 407 reviews	View
Sleep Inn & Suites Port Clinton	8.6 Excellent 1,006 reviews	View
Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton Port Clinton Catawba Island	9.2 Wonderful 125 reviews	View
Fairfield by Marriott Port Clinton Waterfront	9.0 Wonderful 741 reviews	View
Best Western Port Clinton	8.2 Very good 1,002 reviews	View

Top Catawba Island State Park Hotel Reviews

Sleep Inn & Suites Port Clinton

8/10 Good

"Staff was kind. Pool was clean"

Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton Port Clinton Catawba Island

10/10 Excellent

"Location is great and hotel was nice. We would stay there again."

Catawba Fish House next to Herbs Bait

10/10 Excellent

"House was great for a weekend trip with friends. Close proximity to lots of places, would love to stay again."

Cottage 100 Yards from Water

10/10 Excellent

"Everything was great. Thank you."

Savor the Sunrise: Breakfast at the Victorian Inn

10/10 Excellent

"Spent the night here as I was passing through the area on my way out East. This is a beautiful, cozy, and well-kept bed & breakfast! Everything is extremely clean and tastefully decorated. The owners and staff are friendly and a pleasure to deal/converse with as well. Highly recommend!"

Go Glamping in Marblehead with free boat dock.

8/10 Good

"Nice private lot close to all the lake fun spots!"

Marblehead Camper 200 Yards From Water!

10/10 Excellent

"Very nice place. Just like the pictures really enjoyed the fire pit and bbq grill definitely will be back. We even got to meet the owner very nice guy."

Pet-Friendly Victorian B&B by Lake Erie

10/10 Excellent

"It was a beautiful B&B, we loved it. We stayed in the pet friendly room. It was a nice spacious and clean room. There were many places to sit outside. The breakfast was delicious. The host was very good on communication and friendly."

Stay at this Port Clinton guest unit w/boat/trailer parking & plug in, AC, WiFi!

10/10 Excellent

"Everything was great! Clean I mean your a bunch of guys here to sleep and fish. We can clean and cook our fish here. Or there is a Walmart right on the corner and other stuff in the area. Great place. Definitely recommend."

Other attractions near Catawba Island State Park

A calm lake with reflections of trees and a clear sky.

East Harbor State Park

9.0/10 (11 reviews)

You can take time to visit East Harbor State Park during your travels to Marblehead. Wander the lakeside in this family-friendly area.

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A red brick lighthouse with a white tower and a bay window.

South Bass Island Lighthouse

8.6/10 (75 reviews)

You can find out about the history of Put-in-Bay when you stop by South Bass Island Lighthouse. While you're in the area, stroll along the lakeside.

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Catawba Island State Park Beach

9.0/10 (22 reviews)

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Catawba Island State Park Beach during your trip to Port Clinton?

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Shade Acres Campground

7.4/10 (13 reviews)

You can take time to visit Shade Acres Campground during your travels to Port Clinton. Wander the waterfront in this family-friendly area.

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Gideon Owen Wine Company

You can enjoy a tasting or tour at Gideon Owen Wine Company during your travels to Port Clinton. While you're in the area, stroll along the waterfront.

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North Swimming Beach

7.4/10 (3 reviews)

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at North Swimming Beach during your trip to Marblehead? Wander the lakeside in this relaxing area.

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Ottawa County Visitor's Bureau

8.4/10 (27 reviews)

After visiting Ottawa County Visitor's Bureau, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Port Clinton. Wander the waterfront in this family-friendly area.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Catawba Island State Park?

Catawba Island State Park is located in an area of Port Clinton known for its beautiful island views. You'll find 163 hotels and other accommodations within a few miles for a convenient home base.

What's the best hotel to stay close to Catawba Island State Park?

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Port Clinton-Catawba Island by IHG is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers free breakfast and an indoor pool. It's located 3.4 mi (5.5 km) from Catawba Island State Park. Another good choice is Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton Port Clinton Catawba Island, located 3.4 mi (5.5 km) away.

How many hotels should I expect to find near Catawba Island State Park?

Expedia has 163 hotels and other accommodations a few miles from Catawba Island State Park.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Catawba Island State Park, will I receive a refund?

Yes! Most hotel room reservations are refundable if you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of your check-in date. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, it may still be possible to cancel it and receive a refund within 24 hours of booking. Add dates, click "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to view top deals close to Catawba Island State Park.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Catawba Island State Park?

For more information about changing or cancelling your stay near Catawba Island State Park, head over to our customer service page.

What can I see and do near Catawba Island State Park?

Lounge by the water at Catawba Island State Park Beach and North Swimming Beach. Create some family memories at Island Adventures Family Fun Center and The Watering Hole Safari and Waterpark. Miller Ferry, East Harbor State Park, and South Bass Island State Park are worth a stop while you're in the area.

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Our top choices for Catawba Island State Park hotels

1. The Wave at Marblehead

2. Sleep Inn & Suites Port Clinton

3. Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton Port Clinton Catawba Island

4. Fairfield by Marriott Port Clinton Waterfront

5. Best Western Port Clinton

6. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Port Clinton-Catawba Island by IHG

7. Hotel Kilbourne Downtown Sandusky

8. Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Port Clinton, OH

9. The Fountain Inn

10. Kelleys Island Venture Resort

11. Anchor Bay Inn and Suites

12. Beachfront Resort

13. The Washington Boutique Hotel

14. South Beach Resort Hotel

15. Stay Inn

16. Clinton Inn And Suites

17. Bay Lodging Resort

18. The Bays Edge

19. Commodore Resort

20. Quality Inn Port Clinton Waterfront

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Top Catawba Island State Park Hotel Reviews

Sleep Inn & Suites Port Clinton

Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton Port Clinton Catawba Island

Catawba Fish House next to Herbs Bait

Cottage 100 Yards from Water

Savor the Sunrise: Breakfast at the Victorian Inn

Go Glamping in Marblehead with free boat dock.

Marblehead Camper 200 Yards From Water!

Pet-Friendly Victorian B&B by Lake Erie

Stay at this Port Clinton guest unit w/boat/trailer parking & plug in, AC, WiFi!

Other attractions near Catawba Island State Park

East Harbor State Park

South Bass Island Lighthouse

Catawba Island State Park Beach

Shade Acres Campground

Gideon Owen Wine Company

North Swimming Beach

Ottawa County Visitor's Bureau

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