The Fountain Inn

Hotels
7.6 (52 reviews)
236 Maple Avenue , Lakeside Marblehead , US

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Paid
Children allowed

Facilities

Fitness facilities
WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Fitness center
Swimming pool
24-hour front desk
Business center
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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.
A deposit may be required at the property.

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

Location

Guest Reviews

7.6
Based on 52 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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Lynn • extended_group • us
7
nice but the room could have been a little more cozy
Pros:

all the little shops close by and the water close by

Cons:

poor lightening in the rooms, no curtains on the windows, and really no room to park your vechile

2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
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Ronald • solo_traveller • us
9
2026-09-17 • via Nuitee
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Diane • couple • us
8
Pros:

I liked how close the inn is to the Lake and downtown.

Cons:

There were not enough hooks for towels in the bathroom.

2026-09-15 • via Nuitee
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polly • solo_traveller • us
7
2026-09-15 • via Nuitee
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Whitford • couple • us
1
2026-04-06 • via Nuitee
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Jayce • extended_group • us
10
2026-02-26 • via Nuitee
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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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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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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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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