Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Stes Port Clinton-Catawba Island by IHG

2.5 star property

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Property amenity
Exterior
Suite, 1 King Bed
Free daily buffet breakfast

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry

Explore the area

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50 Ne Catawba Rd, Port Clinton, OH, 43452
  • Place, African Safari Wildlife Park
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Place, The Watering Hole Safari and Waterpark
  • Place, Catawba Island State Park
    ‪10 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(55 reviews)
  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(12 reviews)
  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Communications Accessible)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 2 Queen Beds (Feature)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Comms Accessible. Roll-In Shower)

7.6 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)
  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Mobility)

7.0 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)
  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Communications Accessible)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)
  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Comms Accessible. Roll-In Shower)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room

  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Port Clinton

When you stay at Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Stes Port Clinton-Catawba Island by IHG in Port Clinton, you'll be near the airport, within a 5-minute drive of Island Adventures Family Fun Center and Lake Erie. .This hotel is 3.3 mi (5.3 km) from The Watering Hole Safari and Waterpark and 4.3 mi (6.9 km) from Catawba Island State Park.

What's nearby

  • Island Adventures Family Fun Center - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • African Safari Wildlife Park - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Miller Ferry - 9 min drive - 10.2 km
  • Catawba Island State Park - 10 min drive - 8.4 km
  • Catawba Island State Park Beach - 10 min drive - 8.4 km

Getting around

  • Sandusky Station - 18 min drive
  • Toledo Express Airport (TOL) - 58 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Cleats Club Seat Grille - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Dianna's Deli & Restaurant - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Gideon Owen Wine Company - ‬12 min walk

About this property

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Stes Port Clinton-Catawba Island by IHG

Hotel with free breakfast, 6-minute walk to Island Adventures Family Fun Center
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Stes Port Clinton-Catawba Island by IHG offers 102 accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. Beds feature premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and microwaves. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and complimentary weekday newspapers, as well as phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided daily.

An indoor pool and a hot tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a 24-hour fitness center.
Make yourself at home in one of the 102 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include safes and desks, as well as phones with free local calls.
Don't miss out on the many recreational opportunities, including an indoor pool, a hot tub, and a 24-hour fitness center. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, gift shops/newsstands, and a banquet hall. Getting to nearby attractions is a breeze with the complimentary area shuttle.
At Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Stes Port Clinton-Catawba Island by IHG, enjoy a satisfying meal at the restaurant. A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily from 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM.
Featured amenities include a business center, express check-out, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. Event facilities at this hotel consist of conference space and a meeting room. Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary buffet breakfast is served each morning between 6:30 AM and 9:30 AM.
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Stes Port Clinton-Catawba Island by IHG has a restaurant on site.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free area shuttle
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Hot tub
  • Indoor pool

Family friendly

  • Free area shuttle
  • In-room cot
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Conference space
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 3 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Free cot
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Free weekday newspapers
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 5:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 17 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Free cribs are available on request at the property

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; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and window guards
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

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Reviews

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Stes Port Clinton-Catawba Island by IHG Reviews

8.4

Very good

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 491 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 301 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 123 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 60 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 32 out of 1007 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ronald

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jacob

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

4/10 Poor

James

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
torn curtains, no grab bars in the shower. The temperature adjustment for the shower was actually pretty nice though. Not enough trash cans in the room (2)
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Lisa

Travelled with family and small children
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The room that we booked (for our family of 5) was not available. We were offered 2 joined room. Pushed all of our stuff down, there was no door between rooms. Back to the desk. Ended up squeezing 3, 9 year old kids and 2 adults in a queen with pull out which meant horrible sleep and zero space. Offered our room for night two which meant more wasted time on our trip packing everything, moving rooms. We were initially told we would be reimbursed entire stay. Bad communication. Told when we were leaving from front desk, price was adjusted first night to smaller room price. Then told 1st night was comped. Couldn't talk to the manager, she was in the building, but "is sick". Have not seen reimbursement yet. Hotel was not very clean and smelled of cat urine.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Rita

Travelled with family
Disliked: Staff & service
Heard music all night long our first night. Housekeeping made our bed but somehow didn't move a pillow. Took all our towels and didn't replace them. Breakfast was the usual buffet. Someone needs to clean up the bird poop by the front entrance.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

vickie

Travelled with family
the location is great but I reserved 2 rooms and had a few problems. It took me 2 days of help from front desk to finally figure out tv control. The other room which I needed for handicap purposes was not great. The blinds would not go up so was in darkness all day and night. The refrigerator had to be unplugged at night because it was so noisy and they couldn't sleep. Because of location I might consider using it again but would think about it
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Could not ask for a better experience
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Corin

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We do wish there was better/more parking. Staff is fantastic! Hotel is very accommodating.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jonda

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

PJ

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness

Good Staff Being Brought Down by Owner

While the stay overall was good. It was evident that the staff has issues with ownership. The staff is ready to give up and it was evident in the cleanliness and complaints from the staff when issues were brought up.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Linda

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
The hotel was very dated and didn’t feel clean. The pool water was almost green and smelled like pee with little to no chlorine smell. The staff were very friendly and accommodating, but that’s about the extent of the good qualities of this hotel! It did the job but we would definitely recommend looking elsewhere first.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Patty

Travelled with family
We enjoyed the location, pool, and quality of breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
THE BREAKFAST WAS REALLY GOOD
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heidi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
the room was clean, bed was comfortable, the breakfast was good.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Victor

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was great and the rooms were clean
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Loren

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness

Needs deep cleaning

Really needs a deep clean, lots of bugs and dirt around the window and air conditioning unit..
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

John

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
We stayed the night and wasn't impressed with the lack of cleanliness of the room. There was dirt on the bathroom floor and carpeting within the room. The bathroom ceiling vent fan cover was laying on the cabinet in the bathroom, which caused us to look at the discolored ceiling.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joe

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Bubby

Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert Ruben

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay as always!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebekah joe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beds were comfy, room was clean, friendly check in. Would definitely stay here again when we come back to the area.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025