Located close to Fisherman's Wharf, Arlington Inn provides free continental breakfast, a marina, and a terrace. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a bar.
Located in Port Clinton, Arlington Inn is in the city center and on the waterfront. Fisherman's Wharf and Island Adventures Family Fun Center are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's popular attractions can visit The Watering Hole Safari and Waterpark and Cedar Point. Lake Erie and Liberty Aviation Museum are two other places to visit that come recommended. Visit our Port Clinton travel guide
Located close to Fisherman's Wharf, Arlington Inn provides free continental breakfast, a marina, and a terrace. In addition to a bar, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
Free self parking
Barbecue grills, a dock, and smoke-free premises
A TV in the lobby
Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Arlington Inn feature comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
Bathrooms with tubs or showers and free toiletries
Free continental breakfast available on weekends 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM
A bar/lounge
Restaurants on site
The Bait House River Bar
Things to do
Fishing
TV in common areas
Family friendly
In-room microwave
In-room refrigerator
Conveniences
Limited-hour front desk
Guest services
Housekeeping (on request)
Outdoors
Barbecue grill
Dock
Marina
On the waterfront
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 elevator
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
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1 building
2 floors
Built in 1951
Smoking not allowed
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
Bathtub or shower
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Towels provided
Entertainment
32-inch TV with cable channels
Food and drink
Microwave
Refrigerator
More
Air conditioning
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21
Check-out
Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
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Renovations and closures
The property is closed between December 21 and December 29.
The property is closed: Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.
Access methods
Front desk (limited hours)
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 16 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available
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, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
Frequently asked questions
Is Arlington Inn pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Arlington Inn?
As of Sep 18, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Arlington Inn on Oct 4, 2026 start from $66, 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.
How much is parking?
Self parking is free at this property.
What time is check-in at Arlington Inn?
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.
What time is check-out at Arlington Inn?
Check-out is at 11 AM.
Where is Arlington Inn located?
Located in the heart of Port Clinton, this motel is within a 10-minute walk of Fisherman's Wharf and Lake Erie. Island Adventures Family Fun Center and Liberty Aviation Museum are also within 6 mi (10 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
Arlington Inn Reviews
7.6
Good
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7.6
Cleanliness
8.2
Location
8.4
Staff & service
7.0
Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 154 out of 547 reviews
10 - Excellent
154
Rating 8 - Good. 208 out of 547 reviews
8 - Good
208
Rating 6 - Okay. 112 out of 547 reviews
6 - Okay
112
Rating 4 - Poor. 48 out of 547 reviews
4 - Poor
48
Rating 2 - Terrible. 25 out of 547 reviews
2 - Terrible
25
Reviews
Verified review
8/10 Good
Chuck
Jun 22, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
It’s a great place to stay if you’re fishing Lake Erie With buddies.
Best part is location. On the river with the river bar. Walking distance to jet express and beach. VERY expensive for outdated rooms and bathrooms. We paid for location and the Bait House river bar
The staff at the office was helpful and pleasant.
Breakfast was a selection of prepackaged pastries and a pot of coffee brewed in the motel office.
The room appeared clean, but did have an odor of ... I don't know... age? I'm tall, and there were dead gnats on the shower surround edge at my eye level. The bathroom was very tight so I had to sit offset on the toilet. Our room only had a ¾ bath, no tub, which I don't mind. The only window in the "on the side" rooms look out to the parking lot, which is of a good size.
The motel is right on the water, on the harbor, and has a patio. And centrally located, a short walk to many attractions and restaurants.
Overall a good stay
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review
8/10 Good
Steve
Jun 12, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
It was everything I expected for this trip. Close to all that I needed for our fishing trip. Room clean -check in was easy. I did not do breakfast. The AC did its job. Overall good experience.
Room was clean staff was nice only issue is the water pressure was a little low.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review
6/10 Okay
Allison
Jun 3, 2026
Disliked: Amenities
Loved the water front view and location, lots of stuff within walking distance. The room could have been cleaner. Bathroom/shower was tiny. Hot water lasted all of 5 minutes. Minimal breakfast selection (packaged muffins/donuts)
We booked through a 3rd party and check in was not smooth, staff member needed to call her manager, it was about 30 ish minutes before it was all sorted out. They had to re enter me in the system.
Rooms are very dated and musty. View was great. Our door key did not work and after several attemps was reassigned another room.
No breakfast.
Parking lot was okay.
Room was not the cleanest, wrappers under chair from previous travellers. Window sills were full.of dead bugs. Tv station very minimal and didnt work after midnight.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
Verified review
8/10 Good
Wayne
May 31, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Old motel. Needs updating. Room was clean but the bed was terrible. Close to many good ammenities. But it is not worth the price. Room was so small you couldn't sit at the table and work. The staff was nice. good location. No soap, shampoo or coffee in the room. Out dated and the wifi was not good.
The room was clean but it was room basic, there was a bucket for ice in the room but there were no cups in the bedroom or the bathroom. The bed was comfortable. I was told breakfast was donuts and coffee and since I saw a donut shop around the corner I was looking forward to a homemade donut. I was quite surprised to find the offerings consisted of store bought packaged donuts and pastries - mine had an expiration date of 4/6/26 and today's date is 4/22/26
Always nice to stay here. Definitely not updated but that's okay because it's everything you need and always clean. Nice staff and love the area. We will be back.
Reasonably priced basic hotel for an overnight trip. Waterfront room was decently clean and had good air circulation. Check in and check out process was very quick.