Kelleys Island Venture Resort

Hotels
Independent
8.6 (53 reviews)
441 W Lakeshore Dr, Kelleys Island, Ohio, 43438 , Kelleys Island , US

Facilities

Meeting rooms
Free WiFi
Garden
Luggage storage
Outdoor pool - seasonal
Outdoor furniture
Picnic area
Front desk (limited hours)
Meeting rooms
Smoke-free property
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great staff
Good views
Enjoyable amenities
Cons:
Dirty rooms
Unfriendly service
Poor value for money

Categories

Cleanliness
7.24
Several reviews mentioned dirty rooms and a lack of cleanliness.
Service
9.99
Staff was described as open and friendly in some reviews.
Location
10
Great views and location mentioned positively.
Room Quality
7.7
Issues with room condition mentioned including cleanliness and broken items.
Amenities
8.73
Pool and hot tub were enjoyed, though cleanliness was an issue.
Value for Money
6.19
Several reviews indicated disappointment about the price versus quality.
Food and Beverage
9.74
Not specifically mentioned, assumed standard for this hotel tier.
Overall Experience
9.23
Mixed experiences; some positives but significant negatives as well.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-09 18:20

Property Description

Experience the serene charm of Kelleys Island Venture Resort, where tranquility meets adventure.

Recreational Amenities
Unwind in our seasonal outdoor pool or soak your worries away in the inviting hot tub. For those who enjoy outdoor cooking, our picnic area is equipped with charcoal grills, perfect for a delightful barbecue gathering.

Comfort and Connectivity
Enjoy the comfort of our 30 air-conditioned rooms, designed to feel like your home away from home. Stay connected with complimentary wireless internet access available throughout the hotel.

Convenient Location
Nestled on the waterfront just a minute from Lake Erie, explore local attractions such as Caddy Shack Square and Marblehead Lighthouse, all within a short drive.

Don’t miss out on the perfect getaway—book your stay with us today!

Important information:

  • The seasonal pool will be open from May 27 to October 13.

Check-in and check-out hours:

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Pets not allowed

  • Accessibility

    No elevators

  • General

    Professional property host/manager

  • Children and extra beds

    No cribs (infant beds) available

Location

Guest Reviews

8.6
Based on 53 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.24
Service: 9.99
Location: 10
Room Quality: 7.7
Amenities: 8.73
Value for Money: 6.19
Food and Beverage: 9.74
Overall Experience: 9.23
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Elise family_with_children us
8
2026-04-30 via Nuitee
B
Blair extended_group us
8
Pros:

The staff was very attentive when cleaning the May flies from the area. (Although I was caught if a windstorm of them as the attendant blew them off the stairs as I walked to my car.) Not fun

Cons:

The room did not include an iron and ironing board. We had to go to the desk for that.
The door doesn't automatically lock when you leave the room. It was an entire day before I realized I had been leaving my room and belongings unsecure.
The television was hard to operate well. One day it wouldn't turn on, the next day the volume would not work.

2026-01-19 via Nuitee
L
Lisa extended_group us
8
Cons:

Did not like there was no kitchen sink and there was alot of empty space

2026-01-19 via Nuitee
G
Gail family_with_children us
7
Great resort!
Pros:

There was no breakfast

Cons:

We especial booked here because of the pool. But the pool was dirty. Really needs cleaning. Other than that we loved our suites and the resort was beautiful! Staff was accommodating.

2026-01-19 via Nuitee
C
Christi couple us
3
The room was adequate, but the ice machine didn’t work and the pool and chairs were not up to par.
Pros:

No breakfast.

Cons:

The pool and the pool side chairs were terrible. All need to be updated and or replaced. I didn’t want to sit on the nasty chairs or swim in the dirty pool.

2026-01-19 via Nuitee
P
Paula couple us
3
We would not stay at Kellys Resort again. Very dissapointed.
Pros:

We did not know there was breakfast. Where was this located?

Cons:

There was no internet available. The guest internet did not work very well, thus we could access important work emails. The television had very few channels and the channels it did have were not working most of the time we were there. The pool and hot tub were dirty. The bed and couch were not comfortable to sleep on at all. We paid for four nights and ended up leaving after three nights. That is all we could take.

2026-01-19 via Nuitee
D
David couple us
10
2026-01-19 via Nuitee
R
Ronald couple us
6
2025-10-27 via Nuitee
N
nicetryohio Couples
10
Well above expectations. Nothing like previous bad reviews
Pros:

Booked this stay before looking at reviews, some reviews did not sound very positive. After arriving we could not find anything negative about this place. Very clean rooms, staff open and friendly pool and hot tub in very clean, working condition. We had a great 2 day stay. Some previous reviews mentioned "bugs" yes there was some very normal lake insects but being a boater we are very familiar with lake insects. Some months can be worse than others. Get over it and enjoy this property. Great views, great staff and the well above condition of this hotel. If you brought your car over for your stay, parking can get a little tricky late at night but workable.

2025-09-25 via Tripadvisor
K
Kelly extended_group us
10
2025-09-16 via Nuitee
C
Carol couple us
6
Nice location but uncomfortable bed
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Bad bed, staff not present

2025-09-15 via Nuitee
N
N3371KIdavids Couples
2
STAY AWAY FROM THIS ONE
Pros:

Dirty rooms broken TVs looked out of room at 9:30 am before we wanted to check out no staff to get help dirty coffee maker. Broken bathroom exhaust fan worn out bed woke up sore. For the money not worth it

2025-09-13 via Tripadvisor
I
Ibrahimjon
2
Pros:

Absolutely doesn’t not worth what I paid for ( $400 for night) I don’t know even why it is calling Resort because it’s like cheap motel small stinky dirty dusty room just waste of money

2025-09-07 via Nuitee
J
JAVIER couple mx
8
2025-08-27 via Nuitee
M
McGill family_with_children us
7
NO entirely kid friendly but seemed like a good time for adults without children
Pros:

This room was spacious and the bed were comfortable. We came with two adults and two children, we liked the pool area as well and spent a good a deal of time there. We did rent a golfcart and visit the the groves, the museum, and several other nature parks.

Cons:

This isn't a place (Kelly's Island) that is entirely kid friendly. There is a lot of loud restaurants and people. Several wedding parties having a really good time, which is great, but had to explain some things to my 9 year old. The Resort itself is about a 1.25 miles from the ferry, which coming in is fine to get a golfcart, but leaving we had to walk carrying our bags. Just be prepared, prices were also inflated and food was just ok on the island.

2025-08-22 via Nuitee
C
Carter couple us
4
2025-08-19 via Nuitee
D
David couple us
9
2025-08-14 via Nuitee
K
Kenneth couple us
8
2025-08-06 via Nuitee
V
Verified traveler
8
Pros:

The hotel was very nice a bit out of date and a little expensive, but it was on an island, the staff was great and let my family who was camping use the pool. Since it was the only choice on Kelly’s Island I would stay agian.

2025-08-03 via Nuitee
K
Kekelik extended_group us
1
Bad
Pros:

Just being on the Island

Cons:

3 grandkids and me, two 13 year old girls and 6 year old boy, me 64. Girls got bedroom us pull out bed. Couch was broken. Couldn't sit on it or pull out. Had to sleep 3 nights on floor.

2025-07-29 via Nuitee