The Washburn Inn - On the Lake

2.5 star property

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Boating
Aerial view
Beach views
Front of property
Terrace/patio

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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123 Harbor View Drive, Washburn, WI, 54891
  • Bayfield County Courthouse
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Houghton Falls Nature Preserve
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Apostle Islands Cruises
    ‪21 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(118 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(50 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

7.2 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Traditional Suite, Multiple Beds

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Large Twin Futon

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About the area

Washburn

When you stay at The Washburn Inn - On the Lake in Washburn, you'll be connected to the convention center, just steps from Lake Superior and 4 minutes by foot from StageNorth. .This golf hotel is 3.1 mi (5 km) from Houghton Falls Nature Preserve and 8.1 mi (13.1 km) from Northern Great Lakes Visitor Center.

What's nearby

  • StageNorth - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Bayfield County Courthouse - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Houghton Falls Nature Preserve - 7 min drive - 5.1 km
  • Apostle Islands Cruises - 21 min drive - 23.5 km
  • Apostle Islands Marina - 21 min drive - 23.5 km

Getting around

  • Duluth, MN (DLH-Duluth Intl.) - 95 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Ashland Family Restaurant - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Culver's - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪Fat Radish - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Pizza Pub - ‬20 min drive

About this property

The Washburn Inn - On the Lake

Pet-friendly Washburn hotel connected to the convention center, steps from Lake Superior
The Washburn Inn - On the Lake offers 35 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and designer toiletries. Each accommodation is individually furnished. Cable television is provided. 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 phones; local and long-distance calls are complimentary (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided daily.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 35 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature designer toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and coffee/tea makers, as well as phones with free local calls.
Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access. This hotel also features a picnic area and a banquet hall.
You can enjoy a meal at the restaurant serving the guests of The Washburn Inn - On the Lake, or stop in at the snack bar/deli. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge.
Featured amenities include express check-out, a 24-hour front desk, and coffee/tea in a common area. Free self parking is available onsite.
The Harbor View - This bar is located on the beach.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • The Harbor View

Things to do

  • 18-hole adjacent golf course
  • Wine tours

Family friendly

  • Free rollaway/extra bed
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Guidebooks

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Conference centre

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • On the bay
  • Picnic area
  • 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

  • Banquet hall

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free rollaway/extra bed

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Freezer
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Free long-distance calls
  • Individual furnishings
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 30.00 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Free rollaway/extra beds
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 30.00 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
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

Property is also known as

Washburn Inn Lake
Super 8 Washburn WI
Inn Washburn
Super 8 Washburn
Washburn Super 8
Washburn Lake
The Washburn On The Washburn
The Washburn Inn - On the Lake Hotel
The Washburn Inn - On the Lake Washburn
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The Washburn Inn - On the Lake Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 485 out of 1016 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 320 out of 1016 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 152 out of 1016 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 44 out of 1016 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 15 out of 1016 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Katherine E

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Evelyn

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Not fancy and a bit worn but was clean and very friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Colleen

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

4/10 Poor

Katelyn

Travelled with family and small children
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bedding was stained, ripped, and it felt like there was sand in the bed.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Although there is no elevator I had a great room with all the comforts of home. Great working refrigerator great shower,good coffee machine and enough plugs for me to charge all my gear.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was nice but we had issues with the electric outlets not working. The AC blew a fuse the first night and we had to move. It was really clean and pretty nice beds. Front desk was helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location. Very good service and a clean room.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lloyd Jr

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

10/10 Excellent

Jeri or Paul

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was a nice clean hotel. The staff was friendly and helpful. The mattress was one of the most confortable I have had at a hotel. If you need a place to stay in the Ashland/Washburn/Bayfield area, this is the one I would recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

victor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We liked it. We would have loved to have half-and-half for the coffee. And my knees would have loved an elevator. So obviously, we have no major complaints! The staff there were friendly and helpful. Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debra

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Brian

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
No iron
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The Washburn Inn is lovely. Great staff, service, and location. The marina is lovely and the setting is peaceful. I would totally stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

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

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent staff
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

raden

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Its quiet, staff are very polite, kind and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

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

10/10 Excellent

Deb

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

Harbor view

Comfortable, basic hotel in a lovely spot.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Beth

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

10/10 Excellent

ZACH

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

8/10 Good

Philipp

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My stay was good overall. The location next to the lake is wonderful and the staff is very helpful. The room is clean overall and comfortable. My few critiques would be that the lobby does not open until 7 a.m., and so I am unable to get coffee before that time. The furniture is a little dated and not in the best shape. Overall it was a good stay. Thank you!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jamie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
The staff were very friendly and helpful
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025