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
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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)
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.
Lisa
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
6/10 Okay
Rita
Travelled with family
13 Jul 2025
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.
Rita
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
Lisa
13 Jul 2025
Lisa
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
6/10 Okay
vickie
Travelled with family
11 Jul 2025
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
We do wish there was better/more parking. Staff is fantastic! Hotel is very accommodating.
Mary
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
Jonda
30 Jun 2025
Jonda
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
6/10 Okay
PJ
28 Jun 2025
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.
PJ
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
4/10 Poor
Linda
Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
28 Jun 2025
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.
Linda
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
8/10 Good
Patty
Travelled with family
22 Jun 2025
We enjoyed the location, pool, and quality of breakfast.
Really needs a deep clean, lots of bugs and dirt around the window and air conditioning unit..
Loren
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
6/10 Okay
John
15 Jun 2025
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.