Deer Creek Lodge & Conference Center

Family-friendly hotel with marina and golf course

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Dates

September 2025

October 2025

Indoor pool, outdoor pool, pool loungers

Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; American cuisine

Deer Creek Lodge & Conference Center sits along the lakeshore, offering indoor/outdoor pools and a spa tub for relaxation. Visitors can play basketball, go snowshoeing, or kayak. Rafters Restaurant serves American dishes that satisfy both parents and kids.

Very good

Popular amenities

Bar
Hot tub
Pool
24/7 front desk
Parking included
Gym

Room options

Check availability for these dates

Tonight

Sep 21 - Sep 22

Tomorrow

Sep 22 - Sep 23

About the area

22300 State Park Road 20, Mount Sterling, OH, 43143

What's nearby

Deer Creek State Park - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
Mt. Sterling Community Center - 23 min drive - 16.8 km
Fayette County Fairgrounds - 40 min drive - 30.7 km
Greater Columbus Convention Center - 58 min drive - 64.4 km
Ohio State University - 61 min drive - 66.4 km

Getting around

Port Columbus International Airport (CMH) - 49 min drive

Restaurants

‪Frosties - ‬22 min drive
‪Rafter's Restaurant - ‬1 min walk
‪Deer Creek Harding's Lounge - ‬1 min walk
‪smitty's tavern - ‬27 min drive
‪Krispy Krunchy Chicken - ‬28 min drive

About this property

Deer Creek Lodge & Conference Center

Family-friendly hotel by the lake

A golf course, a marina and a terrace are just a few of the amenities provided at Deer Creek Lodge & Conference Center. Active travellers can enjoy volleyball, basketball and snowmobiling at this hotel. For some rest and relaxation, visit the hot tub. The on-site American cuisine restaurant, Rafters Restaurant, offers breakfast, lunch, dinner and children's meals. Enjoy the 24-hour gym, as well as activities, such as rowing/canoeing, hiking/biking and snowshoeing. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with mini golf and a playground.

You'll also find perks such as:

An indoor pool and an outdoor pool, along with sunloungers
Free self-parking
Bike hire, an outdoor tennis court and motorhome/coach/lorry parking
A front desk safe, a computer station and a 24-hour front desk

Room features

All 136 rooms offer comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities such as free WiFi.

Extra amenities include:

Bathrooms with baths or showers and free toiletries
36-inch flat-screen TVs with premium channels
Furnished balconies or patios, fridges and coffee/tea makers

Property amenities

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: WiFi (surcharge); wired internet (surcharge)

Parking and transport

Free self parking on site
RV/bus/lorry parking on site

Food and drink

A bar/lounge
A restaurant
Coffee and tea in common areas

Restaurants on site

Hardings Lounge
Rafters Restaurant

Things to do

18-hole golf course
24-hour gym
Arcade/game room
Basketball
Bicycle rentals
Billiards/pool table
Children's pool
Cross-country skiing
Fishing
Golf
Golf driving range
Hiking/biking trails
Hot tub
Indoor pool
Kayaking
Mini golf
Mountain biking
Outdoor pool
Outdoor tennis court
Personal motorised watercraft
Playground
Rowing/canoeing
Snowmobiling
Snowshoeing
Volleyball

Family friendly

Arcade/game room
Children's pool
In-room refrigerator
Indoor pool
Laundry facilities
Mini golf
Outdoor pool
Playground

Conveniences

24-hour front desk
ATM
Gift shop/newsstand
Laundry facilities
Newspapers in lobby
Safe at front desk

Guest services

Wedding services

Business services

24-hour business centre
Computer station
Conference centre (12,000 square foot of space)
Meeting rooms

Outdoors

Barbecue grill
In a state park
Marina
On a lake
Picnic area
Pool loungers
Terrace

Accessibility

If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Braille/raised signage
Lift
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

2 floors
Banquet hall
Built in 1981
Fireplace in lobby
Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

Bedsheets provided
Blackout drapes

Bathroom

Bathtub or shower
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Towels provided

Entertainment

36-inch flat-screen TV with premium satellite channels

Food and drink

Coffee/tea maker
Refrigerator

Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
Connecting rooms available
Heating
Iron/ironing board
Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime

Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Children up to the age of 17 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room

Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 12.0 per night.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

Resort fee: 3 per cent of room rate

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

Rollaway bed fee: USD 12.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card 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

The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation

This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted

Safety features at this property include a smoke detector and a first aid kit

We should mention

Reservations are required for golf tee times; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation

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

Property is also known as

Deer Creek Resort

Deer Creek Resort Mount Sterling

Deer Creek Lodge Mount Sterling

Deer Creek Mount Sterling

Deer Creek Hotel Mount Sterling

Deer Creek Lodge And Conference Center Ohio/Mount Sterling

Deer Creek & Conference Center

Deer Creek Lodge & Conference Center Hotel

Deer Creek Lodge & Conference Center Mount Sterling

Deer Creek Lodge & Conference Center Hotel Mount Sterling

Frequently asked questions

Does Deer Creek Lodge & Conference Center have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool, an outdoor pool and a children's pool.

Is Deer Creek Lodge & Conference Center pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Deer Creek Lodge & Conference Center?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Deer Creek Lodge & Conference Center?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Deer Creek Lodge & Conference Center?

Checkout is at 10 AM.

Where is Deer Creek Lodge & Conference Center located?

Located on the waterfront, this family-friendly hotel is steps from Deer Creek State Park and 9 mi (14.4 km) from Mt. Sterling Community Center. Fayette County Fairgrounds and Fryer Park are also within 25 miles (40 km).