Skip to main content

The Palms Motel

2.0 star property
Motel in Geneva-on-the-Lake with free parking

Choose dates to view prices

The Palms Motel offers a charming lakeside retreat on the shores of Lake Erie. Travelers can connect with free WiFi in public areas and unwind by the outdoor pool with sun loungers during season. Self parking makes it convenient to explore the surrounding area.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included

Room options

Available filters for rooms
Showing 3 of 3 rooms

View all photos for King Room

King Room | Bed sheets

King Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Queen Room

Queen Room | Bed sheets

Queen Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Double Queens

Double Queens | Bed sheets

Double Queens

7.6 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
Mod logo
Earn OneKeyCash on thousands of hotels when you sign in and book. More rewards for more adventures!
Sign inSign up, it's free

About the neighborhood

Map
5169 Lake Rd E, Geneva, OH, 44041

What's nearby

  • Geneva Township Park - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Old Firehouse Winery - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Geneva-on-the-Lake Municipal Golf Course - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Adventure Zone - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Lakehouse Inn & Winery - 19 min walk - 1.1 miles

Getting around

  • Cleveland, OH (CGF-Cuyahoga County) - 49 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sportsterz Bar And Grille - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Eddie's Grill - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪The Cove Nightclub - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Yankies - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Bb's Corner Carry Out - ‬9 min drive

About this property

The Palms Motel

Property highlights
The Palms Motel provides everything you need. Stay connected with free WiFi in public areas.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • A seasonal outdoor pool along with sun loungers
  • Free self parking
  • A vending machine and smoke-free premises
Room features
All guestrooms at The Palms Motel include comforts such as air conditioning.
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with tubs or showers and free toiletries
  • 32-inch flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Coffee/tea makers, heating, and daily housekeeping

Similar properties

Terrace/patio
Pete's Lakefront Motel
  • On private beach
  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
7.8 out of 10, Good, 233 reviews
Pete's Lakefront Motel

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking
  • Street parking available
  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Things to do

  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Fenced pool
  • Pool gate
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 3:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Breakage deposit: USD 100.00 per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and outdoor lighting

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
The seasonal pool will be open from May 23 to September 30
Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM

Property is also known as

The Palms Motel Motel
The Palms Motel Geneva
The Palms Motel Motel Geneva

Frequently asked questions

Does The Palms Motel have a pool?

Yes, this property has a seasonal outdoor pool. Pool access is from 8:00 AM–8:00 PM.

Is The Palms Motel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property; nearby parking is also free.

What time is check-in at The Palms Motel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at The Palms Motel?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Palms Motel located?

Situated in Geneva-on-the-Lake, this motel is within a 10-minute walk of Lake Erie and Geneva Township Park. Allison's Mini-Golf and Old Firehouse Winery are also within 15 minutes.

Have a question?

AI iconBeta

Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews.

The Palms Motel Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 60 out of 114 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 30 out of 114 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 13 out of 114 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 114 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 114 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Brad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms and pool. Staff was AWESOME and super friendly. Definitely recommend and will be going back for sure.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

It’s a renovated fifties style motel with excellent outdoor pool great for solo travel !!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This was our second year in a row staying here. It was good. The staff were great. I would stay here again for sure.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

ALLISON

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place is a hidden gem. Don’t let the word motel scare you. It’s not fancy but it was clean, well lit, and the pool was sparkling clean. Great for 2 nights of fun in GOTL.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place. Clean. Well maintained. Staff was very nice. Easy and smooth check in. They send your keycode to you. It was great. Only stay one night this time during labor day weekend but i will stay longer next year.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really nice large clean room people were respectful in keeping the noise down so mad good for sleep thanks
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Adrienne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is an old school hotel which has been updated. They take a lot of care in cleaning. Small rooms and a nice, CLEAN pool. Pool and rooms are on the smaller side but we basically just slept there. Would stay here again
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Karen

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great location. Thats the best part of the stay

The location was great. The sign said to leave the water run 3to 5 minutes so the hot water could make it to your room. There was so much humidity in the room the your clothes always felt damp.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lori

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was clean and right on the strip. Beds were comfortable and water pressure in shower was strong. We could walk to everything on the strip. Staff was friendly. The only thing I didnt like was that, you could hear the next room's tv or snoring etc.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Desiree

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Love this place! Will definitely stay again. Perfect location.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Ashlie

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

Perfect!

The hotel was in a great locations, peacefully hidden away from the main drag. The rooms were cozy with everything you need if you just want to be there to sleep and not spend your time inside. The pool was a great retreat from the hot summer sun. The pool could use a cleaning but I believe it was because we stayed at the end of a holiday weekend! Can’t wait to go back!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Paige

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
For a motel i thought it was clean and i was comfotable here. The pull was also in really good condition. 1 simple suggestion. Some outdoor chairs to enjoy the outside weather
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was very clean. The pool was nice and warm. It is close to the strip so easy to walk to plus close to a few restaurants. The staff were very friendly. The only down side is that there was only one extra parking spot for as many rooms. Unfortunately a truck took up several spaces. But there was road parking not far from the parking lot. Also I noticed how many people came from the location across the street to use the pool. But if you don't mind old motel vibes this place is great.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place to spend a weekend with friends and at the one end of the strip with all the activities so we were able to park the car when we got there and walk the entire weekend!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean an updated Very friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff is friendly. The pool is amazing
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Byron

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

Great place

Our stay was very good! Everyone was very happy and friendly. The room was very clean and comfortable. Would recommend the Palms for sure!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Sue

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Great location, would stay again.

We like staying here - 4th time i believe. great location, heated pool, price is good, always meeting fun people at the pool. Just a few small things this time. changed to keyless doors and code does not work until 3pm - no early check-in. Asked for additional towels was told i had to wait and never got them. floor is dirty, wear your flip flops. also giving out wrist bands for pool now?
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Melody

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cute motel with friendly service. Only complaint was the WiFi did not work well.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Justin

Liked: Amenities
Very nice pool and a friendly staff , just wish the ac worked a little bit better
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Great value !

Very friendly staff . Constantly outside cleaning . Pool was clean . Well kept .
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Melody

Just average

The staff were nice. Clean. Way overpriced for the amenities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

Alway good times at GOTL

Everything was great. Pool was nice and water was perfect temperature. I would just suggest more places to hang clothes. Hooks would be helpful. I would recommend for leisurely stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Geoff

Liked: Staff & service
Staff very helpful, informative and pleasant. Disappointing not to be able to use pool early
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Christina

Disliked: Cleanliness
Black mold in the shower, black mold on the shower curtain. The room smelled terrible like mildew. The bed was comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024