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An outdoor seating area with a fire feature, a covered patio, and a building with large windows.

A room with a large window offering a view of a lake and trees.

A spacious indoor dining area with large windows, tables, and chairs arranged for guests.

An indoor swimming pool with clear glass walls, a metal pool ladder, and a view of the outdoors.

1. Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton Port Clinton Catawba Island

3.1 km from The Watering Hole Safari and Waterpark

Jason

S$146

includes taxes & fees

5 Nov - 6 Nov

A spacious living area with a staircase, a sofa, a coffee table, and a reception desk.

A hotel room with two beds, a sofa, a desk with a lamp, and a TV.

A compact hotel room with a sofa, ottoman, kitchenette, and wall-mounted artwork.

An indoor swimming pool with clear signage, including a 'No Diving' notice, and a view of the outside through large windows.

2. Sleep Inn & Suites Port Clinton

2.4 km from The Watering Hole Safari and Waterpark

Paul Francis

S$91

includes taxes & fees

13 Nov - 14 Nov

A waterfront property with a wooden deck, a row of houses, and a calm body of water.

A spacious living area with a wooden staircase, a dining table with chairs, a sofa, and a kitchen area with cabinets and appliances.

A room with a large sliding glass door leading to a deck with a view of a lake.

A single-story building with a flat roof, a front porch, and a small deck.

3. The Bays Edge

0.5 km from The Watering Hole Safari and Waterpark

Lawanna

S$371

includes taxes & fees

23 Oct - 24 Oct

An indoor swimming pool with clear water, surrounded by orange chairs and tables, and large windows allowing natural light.

A hotel with a red roof, a parking lot, and a view of a lake.

A coffee station with two coffee makers and a sign that reads "MUST HAVE COFFEE."

A hotel room with a large bed, wooden wardrobe, desk, chair, and a television.

4. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Port Clinton-Catawba Island by IHG

3.1 km from The Watering Hole Safari and Waterpark

Melanie

S$134

includes taxes & fees

16 Nov - 17 Nov

A large indoor swimming pool with clear glass walls, multiple lounge chairs, and a view of the outside.

A reception area with a wooden reception desk, a fireplace, and framed artwork on the wall.

A modern hotel lobby with a seating area, a coffee station, and artwork on the walls.

5. Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Port Clinton, OH

2.5 km from The Watering Hole Safari and Waterpark

Derek

S$96

includes taxes & fees

11 Nov - 12 Nov

A multi-story Fairfield by Marriott hotel with a modern design, featuring a prominent entrance and a covered walkway.

A reception area with a wooden reception desk, a digital kiosk, and a refrigerator stocked with beverages.

A modern kitchen with a large island, bar stools, pendant lighting, and a flat-screen TV.

A gym with treadmills, dumbbells, benches, and a weight rack.

6. Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites Sandusky

18.3 km from The Watering Hole Safari and Waterpark

AQUILES

S$143

includes taxes & fees

5 Nov - 6 Nov

A spacious living room with a stone fireplace, large windows, and a ceiling fan.

A bedroom with a large bed, two windows with curtains, a bedside table with a lamp, and artwork on the wall.

An outdoor patio area with seating, a fire pit, and a covered section with umbrellas.

7. The Wave at Marblehead

10.1 km from The Watering Hole Safari and Waterpark

Torsten

S$167

includes taxes & fees

7 Nov - 8 Nov

A black outdoor grill with the words "Explorer Rest & Recreation" on it, surrounded by rocks and wood.

A building with a red door marked with the number 48, surrounded by landscaped garden beds and a paved driveway.

A fire pit with logs, surrounded by a stone border and rocks, with two wooden chairs facing it.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a lamp, a television, and a seating area with two chairs.

8. Explorer Rest & Recreation

15.7 km from The Watering Hole Safari and Waterpark

Katherine

S$115

includes taxes & fees

22 Nov - 23 Nov

An outdoor patio with a fire feature, seating, and string lights.

A hotel reception area with a counter, a refrigerator, a microwave, and a seating area with chairs.

A modern interior with a central snack display, seating areas, and a bar.

A modern hotel building with two prominent signs reading "tru by Hilton" and a covered entrance area.

9. Tru by Hilton Sandusky, OH

19.4 km from The Watering Hole Safari and Waterpark

Nicole

S$121

includes taxes & fees

5 Nov - 6 Nov

A spacious interior with a grand chandelier, arched windows, and a wooden staircase.

A swimming pool with a slide, surrounded by a fence, and adjacent to a building with a balcony.

A hotel room with a bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a desk, a chair, a window with curtains, and a mirror.

A bathroom with a large mirror, vanity, and a shower area.

10. South Shore Inn

14.9 km from The Watering Hole Safari and Waterpark

Natalie

S$105

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A modern interior with a sofa, a large potted plant, a 'hello' sign, and a wooden door leading to a room with shelves and items.

A restaurant with a brick wall, large windows, and a wooden table.

A bar with a long counter, multiple stools, and a ceiling adorned with blue spherical decorations.

An outdoor seating area with tables and chairs, overlooking a marina with boats and a view of the water.

11. Hotel Kilbourne Downtown Sandusky

11.2 km from The Watering Hole Safari and Waterpark

Brite

S$231

includes taxes & fees

14 Nov - 15 Nov

A wooden staircase with a glass window displaying a compass.

A modern kitchen with white cabinetry, a white countertop, and a built-in microwave. There are two wicker chairs and a small potted plant on the counter.

A dining area with a round table, patterned chairs, and wooden paneling.

12. The Washington Boutique Hotel

11.7 km from The Watering Hole Safari and Waterpark

Nicole

S$171

includes taxes & fees

27 Oct - 28 Oct

13. Springhill Suites By Marriott Sandusky

19.6 km from The Watering Hole Safari and Waterpark

Mariah

S$156

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A modern living room with a stone fireplace, a flat-screen TV mounted above it, a grey sofa, a small table, and a kitchen area with appliances.

A modern room with a stone fireplace, a flat-screen TV, and a bench.

A crowded indoor venue with tables and chairs, featuring a prominent flag and various signs.

A sign for Cedar Stables Inn & Suites at Boutique Hotel, featuring a directional arrow.

14. Cedar Stables Inn and Suites

14.3 km from The Watering Hole Safari and Waterpark

Bradley

S$135

includes taxes & fees

22 Nov - 23 Nov

An indoor swimming pool with a 3ft depth marker, red lounge chairs, and a lifebuoy on the wall.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a lamp, and a window with curtains.

A reception desk with framed artwork, a "Manager On Duty" sign, and a "Welcome to Sandusky" sign.

A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a marble countertop, and pendant lighting.

15. Hampton Inn Sandusky-Central

19.4 km from The Watering Hole Safari and Waterpark

Debra

S$110

includes taxes & fees

5 Nov - 6 Nov

A gym with weightlifting equipment, a bench, and a wall-mounted towel rack.

A reception desk with a wooden finish, a large decorative wall piece, and a sign indicating the hotel name.

A restaurant with wooden panel ceilings, white walls, and a herringbone floor. There are round tables and chairs, a coffee machine, and a refrigerator with a digital display.

A multi-story hotel with a central courtyard, a swimming pool in the foreground, and a calm lake reflecting the building.

16. Fairfield by Marriott Port Clinton Waterfront

7 km from The Watering Hole Safari and Waterpark

Anne

S$172

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A hotel room with a balcony, a sofa, a small table with a lamp, and a bed with a headboard.

A hotel reception area with two reception desks, a vending machine, and a wall-mounted sign.

A hotel room with a sofa, armchair, and a small table. There is a lamp on each side of the sofa, and a picture on the wall.

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a desk, a refrigerator, and a view of a body of water.

17. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sandusky by IHG

14.4 km from The Watering Hole Safari and Waterpark

Sue

S$126

includes taxes & fees

22 Nov - 23 Nov

A wooden bench and a blue chair outside a house with white siding and a blue door.

A modern apartment with a kitchen, living room, and dining area.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a ceiling fan.

A table with a bottle of wine, glasses, cheese, and fruit.

18. Anchor Bay Inn and Suites

9 km from The Watering Hole Safari and Waterpark

Pamela

S$147

includes taxes & fees

22 Nov - 23 Nov

A riverside patio with outdoor seating, a small shed, and a dock.

A hotel room with a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, a red sofa, a patterned armchair, a small table, and a window with curtains.

A riverside property with a dock, outdoor seating area, and a small building.

A resort with a large pool, multiple guest rooms, and a well-maintained garden.

19. Kelleys Island Venture Resort

13.2 km from The Watering Hole Safari and Waterpark

James

S$164

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a bathroom visible through an open door.

White lounge chairs and a table with chairs, a white fence, and a red-roofed building in the background.

A room with a patterned sofa, a wooden dining table, and a red door.

A staircase with wooden steps and white walls, a white washing machine, and a potted plant on a table.

20. Econo Lodge Inn & Suites Sandusky South

15.2 km from The Watering Hole Safari and Waterpark

Kayla

S$66

includes taxes & fees

19 Nov - 20 Nov

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Compare popular hotels close to The Watering Hole Safari and Waterpark

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton Port Clinton Catawba Island	9.2 Wonderful 125 reviews	View
Sleep Inn & Suites Port Clinton	8.6 Excellent 1,001 reviews	View
The Bays Edge	8.6 Excellent 105 reviews	View
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Port Clinton-Catawba Island by IHG	8.4 Very good 1,002 reviews	View
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Port Clinton, OH	7.6 Good 1,002 reviews	View

Top The Watering Hole Safari and Waterpark Hotel Reviews

Sleep Inn & Suites Port Clinton

8/10 Good

"This was a great place to stay while visiting Cedar Point. The property was clean and the breakfast was good. The room smelled very musty and the sofa bed was so flat it was unusable. My son just put a sheet on the sofa. For a place to sleep it was good. The price was great and the mexican place next door is really good."

Fairfield by Marriott Port Clinton Waterfront

8/10 Good

"I was frustrated because I was charged for my stay twice. And there was no hot tub. Everything else was great!"

Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton Port Clinton Catawba Island

10/10 Excellent

"Location is great and hotel was nice. We would stay there again."

The Bays Edge

10/10 Excellent

"Place was nice and clean. Came with full kitchen.stove micro wave full size frig coffee maker and dish washer.Two bathrooms with showers and washing machine and clothes dryer on lower level.Beautiful deck on edge of lake stoccice dinning roo.ked with fish.Catch and release only. NICE open dinning and living room with big screen tv.No front office.Youhave to call and pick up key at fish store.You leave the key on counter when u check out and lock door behind you."

Stay Inn

10/10 Excellent

"Rooms are clean. Hot shower. Nice clean pool. Comfy bed. Staff are very friendly. Convenient location for the event we were attending. Been staying there for years. Will be r3turning next dummer."

Little Ted's Cottages

10/10 Excellent

"After reading multiple mixed reviews about this property I was anxious. We rented three cottages and couldn’t be more pleased. We loved the location and ample parking for vehicles and boat. The pool and campfire rings were perfect. Very comfortable. We will reserve these cottages again!"

Other attractions near The Watering Hole Safari and Waterpark

A calm lake with reflections of trees and a clear sky.

East Harbor State Park

9.0/10 (11 reviews)

You can take time to visit East Harbor State Park during your travels to Marblehead. Wander the lakeside in this family-friendly area.

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A white house with green shutters and a lighthouse with a red top.

The Keeper’s House

8.6/10 (4 reviews)

You can learn about the history of Marblehead with a trip to The Keeper’s House. Wander the waterfront in this family-friendly area.

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Ottawa County Visitor's Bureau

8.4/10 (27 reviews)

After visiting Ottawa County Visitor's Bureau, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Port Clinton. Wander the waterfront in this family-friendly area.

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Liberty Aviation Museum

8.6/10 (57 reviews)

You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Liberty Aviation Museum during your travels in Port Clinton. Wander the waterfront in this family-friendly area.

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Gideon Owen Wine Company

You can enjoy a tasting or tour at Gideon Owen Wine Company during your travels to Port Clinton. While you're in the area, stroll along the waterfront.

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Shade Acres Campground

7.4/10 (13 reviews)

You can take time to visit Shade Acres Campground during your travels to Port Clinton. Wander the waterfront in this family-friendly area.

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North Swimming Beach

7.4/10 (3 reviews)

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at North Swimming Beach during your trip to Marblehead? Wander the lakeside in this relaxing area.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around The Watering Hole Safari and Waterpark?

The Watering Hole Safari and Waterpark is located in a family-friendly area of Port Clinton known for its beautiful island views and fun-filled attractions. You'll find 277 hotels and other accommodations within a few miles for a convenient home base.

What's the best place to stay close to The Watering Hole Safari and Waterpark?

Adjacent to The Watering Hole Safari and Waterpark, The Bays Edge is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this condo features in-room washers/dryers and digital TV. Other good options within 5 miles include Sleep Inn & Suites Port Clinton and Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Port Clinton, OH.

How many hotels will I be able to find near The Watering Hole Safari and Waterpark?

Expedia has 277 hotels and other accommodation options a few miles from The Watering Hole Safari and Waterpark.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near The Watering Hole Safari and Waterpark, will I receive a refund?

Yes, you'll find most room reservations are refundable provided that you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your check-in date. If you have a non-refundable reservation, you might be able to cancel it and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to view the best deals near The Watering Hole Safari and Waterpark.

What can I see and do near The Watering Hole Safari and Waterpark?

Enjoy a stroll along the shore at Catawba Island State Park Beach, Port Clinton Public Swimming Beach and North Swimming Beach. Stopping by East Harbor State Park, Catawba Island State Park or Island Adventures Family Fun Center is a fun way to see all the area has to offer. If you want to see more of the surrounding area, you might plan a visit to The Keeper's House and Ottawa County Visitor's Bureau.

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Our top choices for The Watering Hole Safari and Waterpark hotels

1. Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton Port Clinton Catawba Island

2. Sleep Inn & Suites Port Clinton

3. The Bays Edge

4. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Port Clinton-Catawba Island by IHG

5. Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Port Clinton, OH

6. Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites Sandusky

7. The Wave at Marblehead

8. Explorer Rest & Recreation

9. Tru by Hilton Sandusky, OH

10. South Shore Inn

11. Hotel Kilbourne Downtown Sandusky

12. The Washington Boutique Hotel

13. Springhill Suites By Marriott Sandusky

14. Cedar Stables Inn and Suites

15. Hampton Inn Sandusky-Central

16. Fairfield by Marriott Port Clinton Waterfront

17. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sandusky by IHG

18. Anchor Bay Inn and Suites

19. Kelleys Island Venture Resort

20. Econo Lodge Inn & Suites Sandusky South

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Top The Watering Hole Safari and Waterpark Hotel Reviews

Sleep Inn & Suites Port Clinton

Fairfield by Marriott Port Clinton Waterfront

Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton Port Clinton Catawba Island

The Bays Edge

Stay Inn

Little Ted's Cottages

Other attractions near The Watering Hole Safari and Waterpark

East Harbor State Park

The Keeper’s House

Ottawa County Visitor's Bureau

Liberty Aviation Museum

Gideon Owen Wine Company

Shade Acres Campground

North Swimming Beach

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