Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Stes Port Clinton-Catawba Island by IHG

Hotels
Holiday Inn Express
8.2 (150 reviews)
50 Ne Catawba Rd, Port Clinton, Ohio, 43452 , Port Clinton , US

Facilities

Free breakfast
Fitness facilities
Express check-out
Free WiFi
24-hour front desk
Terrace
Luggage storage
Express check-in/check-out
Elevator
Fitness facilities
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Good breakfast
Convenient location
Nice pool and amenities
Cons:
Cleanliness issues
Musty smells
Room quality problems
Inconsistent breakfast

Categories

Cleanliness
6.78
Reviews mentioned musty smells, stains, and cleanliness issues with rooms.
Service
9.25
Staff was noted as super friendly and helpful.
Location
8.79
Good location with easy access to attractions.
Room Quality
7.74
Rooms were generally clean, but had issues such as musty smells and bugs.
Amenities
8.27
Nice pool, hot tub, and outdoor seating area enjoyed by guests.
Value for Money
8.23
Fair pricing given the amenities, though some issues reported.
Food and Beverage
8.28
Breakfast was noted as good but inconsistent; guests had mixed feelings.
Overall Experience
8.25
Overall experience was mixed with some positive aspects but a lot of complaints.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-07 00:54

Property Description

Luxurious Recreational Facilities
Indulge in our indoor pool, spa tub, and 24-hour fitness center for the ultimate relaxation and rejuvenation.

Delicious Dining Options
Savor a satisfying meal at our on-site restaurant and kick start your day with a complimentary buffet breakfast every morning.

Convenient Amenities
Enjoy free Wi-Fi, business center access, and event facilities while staying in our comfortable guestrooms equipped with modern conveniences.

Plan your stay at Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Stes Port Clinton-Catawba Island today for a memorable experience near Island Adventures Family Fun Center.

Important information:

  • Up to 2 children 17 years old and younger stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.
  • 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).

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: TOL

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Pets not allowed

  • Pets

    Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

  • Guest type

    LGBTQ friendly

  • General

    Professional property host/manager

  • Pets

    Service animals are allowed

Location

Guest Reviews

8.2
Based on 150 reviews
Cleanliness: 6.78
Service: 9.25
Location: 8.79
Room Quality: 7.74
Amenities: 8.27
Value for Money: 8.23
Food and Beverage: 8.28
Overall Experience: 8.25
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Charles
4
Pros:

Breakfast was good ,issue was dirty bathroom ,spiders in bathtub ,bathtub stopper would not qork,was supposed to have a waterside room ,we did not get one even though

2025-10-12 via Nuitee
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Tina family
8
Pros:

We rented a 2-queen suite. Room could use some updating including the pull-out sofa and a larger tv. Beds were comfortable. Warm breakfast that pretty good. Convenient to the islands and a few attractions.

2025-10-05 via Nuitee
J
Joshua
2
Pros:

I wanted to share some of our feedback of your recent stay at your hotel . Overall, our experience was positive , the staff was very friendly and we enjoyed the food and amenities .
However, I was very disappointed in our room when we arrived. The room was not cleaned bugs and everywhere , hair in the shower and candy in the beds and on the floor.it made the space feel uncomfortable and not up to your usual standards.

2025-10-05 via Nuitee
P
PATRICIA family
10
Pros:

Easy access. Clean room. Breakfast available

2025-10-05 via Nuitee
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Devin partner
10
Pros:

Great hotel, we stayed 1 night. Would stay here again.

2025-10-05 via Nuitee
J
James
10
Pros:

This property was easy to find aand get to. There was plenty of parking available when we visited. The lobby was env

2025-09-28 via Nuitee
R
robert
10
Pros:

Yes

2025-09-26 via Nuitee
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Patricia
10
Pros:

Great access to area attractions

2025-09-22 via Nuitee
B
Britnie partner
6
Pros:

Definitely showing its age. While our room was sufficiently clean, the common areas really needed more attention. Breakfast was tolerable. Used to a better experience at HIE.

2025-09-21 via Nuitee
M
michael
4
Pros:

the only reason I didn't cancel my reservation upon entering my room is I know it is a pain in the ass to be reimbursed from Expedia for a pre-booked room. the whole place smelled musty and thankfully it was only me and only a room to sleep in. I would never let my family stay at this place, it's really a rundown dump under a fresh coat of paint.

2025-09-15 via Nuitee
T
Tom family
10
Pros:

Great clean place to stay.

2025-09-12 via Nuitee
D
Dana partner
8
Pros:

Good location and comfortable bed clean

2025-09-12 via Nuitee
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Veronica
8
Overnight
Pros:

Comfortable beds
Nice hot tub …jets not working
Nice pool
Breakfast had nice selection

2025-09-08 via Nuitee
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Dori
6
Keep looking, there's a better place to stay
Pros:

Beautiful location, great gym, loved the soap/lotion

Room smelled wet as soon as you walked in. The phone would not stop flashing red. Breakfast was lackluster.

2025-09-08 via Nuitee
M
Moe
10
Pros:

Room was very clean, staff was super friendly. The buffet breakfast was great both mornings I was at the hotel. I have absolutely no complaints.

2025-09-08 via Nuitee
J
Jane
10
Pros:

Employees were very helpful

2025-09-06 via Nuitee
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Travis partner
6
Pros:

I reserved a room for me and my girlfriend at the Port Clinton Holiday Inn for our trip to Put in Bay. When we arrived, we noticed stains on our bed sheets and many spiders inside of the bathroom. We ended up avoiding sitting things on the corner of our sheets and killed the spiders in the bathroom. Throughout the stay there, we both noticed we were feeling off and ended up with headaches. We didn't think anything of it until we were leaving Friday morning. We noticed that there was black mold inside of the air conditioner in our room. Had we have noticed it earlier, we would have requested another room. My girlfriend also woke up with several bug bites on her legs and feet after sleeping there.

Other than that, the rest of the stay wasn't too bad. The coffee machines were awesome and the breakfast was delicious. We also enjoyed the outdoor area that's on the back side of the hotel. You have to be careful though when sitting at the tables out there due to the amount of spiders all over the place.

2025-09-06 via Nuitee
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Amy family
6
Pros:

Shower self - destroyed itself when it was turned it on & various areas of this hotel are needing repair, maintenance, replacement, cleaning-
But the staff was nice. It just needs updated.

2025-09-06 via Nuitee
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Tamara family
10
Pros:

Very nice place to stay

2025-09-05 via Nuitee
T
Terri partner
8
Pros:

Breakfast was good! But the beds were too soft and not very comfortable.

2025-09-04 via Nuitee