The Fountain Inn

Hotels
7.6 (50 reviews)
236 Maple Avenue , Lakeside , us

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Facilities

Free beach shuttle
Fitness facilities (surcharge)
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Family rooms
Lift / Elevator
Fax/photocopying
Facilities for disabled guests
Non-smoking throughout
Board games/puzzles
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Comfortable beds and pillows
Good location near the lake
Friendly staff
Cons:
Small and tight bathroom
Limited parking
Sticky floors
No breakfast during off season

Categories

Cleanliness
6.89
The room was clean but the floor was sticky and the bathroom was small.
Service
8.86
Staff was friendly and helpful.
Location
8.9
The location near the lake is very convenient.
Room Quality
7.85
The room was larger than expected, but dampness was an issue.
Amenities
6.38
Limited cookware in the room and no breakfast offered during the off season.
Value for Money
8.34
Decent stay for the price.
Food and Beverage
5.39
No breakfast during off season was unexpected.
Overall Experience
8.16
Despite some downsides, the stay was enjoyable and relaxing.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-09 09:54

Property Description

Scenic Location and Family-Friendly Amenities
Situated in Lakeside with easy access to Cedar Point Amusement Park, The Fountain Inn offers a serene garden, non-smoking rooms, free WiFi, and a private beach area. Families can enjoy a children's playground and a refreshing outdoor swimming pool.

Leisure and Wellness Facilities
Guests can unwind at the fitness centre or engage in outdoor activities like tennis, hiking, and fishing. Evening entertainment is also available for a relaxing evening.

Convenient Services and Nearby Attractions
With a 24-hour front desk, business centre, and vending machines, The Fountain Inn ensures a comfortable stay. Explore nearby attractions such as African Safari Wildlife Park and Kalahari Waterpark Resort for a memorable getaway.

Book your stay at The Fountain Inn now for a delightful lakeside retreat with exceptional amenities.

Important information:

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM

Location

Guest Reviews

7.6
Based on 50 reviews
Cleanliness: 6.89
Service: 8.86
Location: 8.9
Room Quality: 7.85
Amenities: 6.38
Value for Money: 8.34
Food and Beverage: 5.39
Overall Experience: 8.16
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Donna • extended_group • us
5
I have stayed before. My room with Booking.com was not as nice. The hotel gave us another.
Pros:

No breakfast was offered

2026-01-15 • via Nuitee
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Sheila • couple • us
7
A decent day for the price; it was very affordable. The beds and pillows were comfortable. The hotel room was clean. The
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Very drab and dark great for just coming home and going to sleep. Bathroom area very small and tight.

2025-10-17 • via Nuitee
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Mary
10
Pros:

Such a quaint little town. Beautiful cottages.

2025-10-10 • via Nuitee
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Renee • family_with_children • us
7
Pros:

The location, right by the lake

Cons:

The parking lot only holds maybe 12-15 vehicles, you have to find street parking and many spots near by are reserved

2025-10-06 • via Nuitee
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Barry • friends
10
Pros:

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

2025-10-06 • via Nuitee
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Michele • family
10
Pros:

Great value and walking distance to Ooh La La for breakfast. Loved being able to walk to lake for beautiful views.

2025-10-05 • via Nuitee
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Jessica
6
Pros:

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.

2025-09-27 • via Nuitee
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Jerome • partner
8
Pros:

The 2 things that parking is very limited due to you mainly get around buy golf carts and the pool was close due to the season ending but other that i would stay there again.

2025-09-22 • via Nuitee
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Amanda
10
Pros:

Staff was helpfull. Walking to the shops

2025-09-21 • via Nuitee
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Ronald • solo_traveller • us
8
Pros:

Very small bathroom.

2025-09-17 • via Nuitee
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Eric • family_with_children
10
Pros:

Most restaurants and shops closed even on weekend kind of a bummer but otherwise great place to stay

2025-09-15 • via Nuitee
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Kyle
10
Comfy stay
Pros:

I stayed up there with my girlfriend as a weekend getaway for her birthday. It's perfect to stay at if you want to go to Kelly's Island (the ferry was only a couple miles away) Overall the staff was very friendly and the room was bigger then I thought it would be. King bed was definitely a plus. Only thing was they sent me over an email saying I had to get a parking pass, but that's only valid during the "On season" (Memorial Day-Labor day) So I didn't need to worry about it. Overall will gladly stay again.

2025-09-15 • via Nuitee
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Sam
8
Pros:

Service at the desk was great. Floors in rooms need a serious scrubbing. Grounds need some TLC.

2025-09-13 • via Nuitee
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adrian • partner
10
Pros:

very nice visit, the season is over and the area is very quiet. it was just what we were looking for to relax.

2025-09-12 • via Nuitee
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Dale
10
Pros:

Amazing

2025-05-19 • via Nuitee
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Diane • solo traveller • us
6
Deffinitely not what I expected, antiquated hotel with parking issues. Great staff though.
Pros:

I did like that it was near the water and I was able to take a walk down there. The staff were very nice and accomodating.

Cons:

There was not enough parking for hotel guests. (the parking lot had about 12 parking spots with one designated for the beauty shop in another building) Street parking was at a minimum and small lots to park were 1-2 blocks away. They had an event there with community people the second evening I stayed and there were golf carts everywhere making parking and driving the streets very difficult. They never came in the room to make the bed, take out trash or replentish soap, shampoo or clean the bathroom floor or tub (which had no mat or tubrunners making the tub very slippery). The room for the price was extreemly small, smaller than my own bedroom at home. TV was on the side wall instead of across from bed, so to watch it easier I had to reposition the chair to face the Tv and then there wasn't alot of leg room between the bed and chair. Due to smallness of room the door on the closet hit the bed and it would not open all the way. It should either open the other way for easier access or be taken off entirely. The hotel is old and has not been updated, and there were 3 stains on my carpet, cracked tile on the floor and ungrouted tile in the bathtub area in the bathroom. A hole between the air conditioner and window block out material allowed bugs to get in the room. For a 'resort' it was antiquated with very little amenities, and not what I expected. The streets were very narrow with many stop signs, one-way streets and pot holes.

2025-05-19 • via Nuitee
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Lisa • family
8
Pros:

My twin sister also purchased a room but her shower had black mold in the caulking. She had to come to my room to take a shower. She googled black mold and spores can be released from the caulking. The front desk said that the hotel was booked and could not move her to another room and had to wait for management to see if they could give her a discount.

2025-05-19 • via Nuitee
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richard • friends
8
Pros:

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

2025-05-18 • via Nuitee
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Gary • young couple • us
10
Exceptional
2025-05-16 • via Nuitee
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Sarah • family
8
Pros:

Very nice property. An older motel but well maintained

2025-05-14 • via Nuitee