Located close to Marblehead Lighthouse, The Fountain Inn provides a grocery/convenience store, an art gallery on site, and a garden. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a gym and a 24-hour business center.
Located in Marblehead, The Fountain Inn is on a lake. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Erie and Marblehead Lighthouse, while The Watering Hole Safari and Waterpark and Cedar Point are popular area attractions. Catawba Island State Park and Miller Ferry are two other places to visit that come recommended. Take an opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as fishing. Visit our Lakeside travel guide
236 Maple Ave, Marblehead, OH, 43440
What's nearby
Marblehead Lighthouse
6 min drive - 2.7 miles
Cedar Point
32 min drive - 26.9 miles
Lakeside Daisy State Nature Preserve
3 min drive - 1.6 miles
Castaway Bay Waterpark
28 min drive - 24.1 miles
Sports Force Parks at Cedar Point Sports Center
29 min drive - 28.8 miles
Getting around
Sandusky Station
26 min drive
Toledo Express Airport (TOL)
68 min drive
Restaurants
The Farmhouse Kitchen & Grill
38 min drive
Happy Friar
39 min drive
Miss Keat’s Smokehouse
39 min drive
Red's Lakehouse
7 min drive
Engine Company No. 3 Frozen Custard
38 min drive
About this property
The Fountain Inn
Hotel near Lake Erie
Located close to Marblehead Lighthouse, The Fountain Inn provides a grocery/convenience store, an art gallery on site, and a garden. In addition to a gym and a 24-hour business center, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
A seasonal outdoor pool and a children's pool, along with a lifeguard on site
Self parking (surcharge), an elevator, and smoke-free premises
ATM/banking services, a banquet hall, and meeting rooms
A computer station, a water dispenser, and a vending machine
Room features
All guestrooms at The Fountain Inn feature thoughtful touches such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
Changing tables, children's books, and art supplies
Yes, this property has a seasonal outdoor pool and a children's pool.
How much does it cost to stay at The Fountain Inn?
As of Oct 24, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Fountain Inn on Oct 25, 2026 start from $62, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
Is The Fountain Inn pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking?
Self parking is available for USD 8.00 per day.
What time is check-in at The Fountain Inn?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 1:00 AM. After-hours check-in is not available.
What time is check-out at The Fountain Inn?
Check-out is at 11:00 AM.
Where is The Fountain Inn located?
Situated on a lake, this hotel is steps from Lake Erie and 2.6 mi (4.2 km) from Marblehead Lighthouse. The Watering Hole Safari and Waterpark and Catawba Island State Park are also within 12 mi (20 km).
Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?
Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.
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Reviews
The Fountain Inn Reviews
8.2
Very Good
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Clean and a great location. Our bed croaked loudly whenever we moved! Check-in took a long time because the staff person seemed preoccupied with something else.
We had an excellent stay. The staff was incredibly helpful and friendly, even coming up to the room to help us sort out the tv.
The hotel fits in very nicely with the surrounding community.
Such a beautiful little town. My family really enjoyed our stay while going to cedar point. The people were so sweet ans loving. Will be going back and definitely recommend!
Was unaware of area when i booked ... was charmed by the uniqueness of it ... felt like a throw back to earlier times ...
Staff was friendly and informative
Staff was great. We stayed there in the winter when there were no resort fees so the price was very good. No breakfast but they had coffee, fridge and microwave so we brought something for breakfast to heat up.
The lady at the front desk was amazing, very friendly and had recommendations for food. The room was nice price point. The Parking situation is horrible, thankfully most the area is walkable
Staff was great. Cute, clean and convenient. Price was great for off season. Not sure if I would pay a heck of a lot more for in-season prices. It was great and onvenient, but not enough for me to pay too much more than we paid for the off-season price. Lakeside is a nice community!
We felt tucked away in an idyllic haven. The Fountain Inn room was spacious, pristine, and comfortable. The location was a convenient walk to lake Erie and all of Chatauqua’s amenities. The staff was very friendly and helpful.
It accommodated our large famuily with a day bed, trundle and 2 other beds just fine. The $25 voucher was a treat!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified review
6/10 Okay
Jessica
Sep 27, 2025
Liked: Staff & service
Hotel does not offer the breakfast during the off season which we were not expecting. Room was clean but floor was sticky. The room itself was damp, leaving the sheets even feeling damp at night. Staff was friendly, front desk staffed around the clock. Room only supplied two pots for cooking. No skillets or cookware available.
Affordable , accessible with enough amenities to send you on your way. It half this 1990s nostalgia feel to it. Staff were friendly and parking was free. Would definitely stay there again.