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

A wooden deck with white Adirondack chairs facing a calm body of water.

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

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

1. Kelleys Island Venture Resort

2.8 km from North Shore Alvar Nature Preserve

Richard

Rp1.915.376

Rp2.226.624 total

includes taxes & fees

24 Sept - 25 Sept

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

A modern kitchen with a wooden island, bar area, wicker chairs, and a large flat-screen TV.

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.

2. The Wave at Marblehead

9.6 km from North Shore Alvar Nature Preserve

Rachel

Rp1.903.171

Rp2.655.806 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

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

A Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton hotel with a modern design, featuring a covered entrance and a parking lot.

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

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

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

16.1 km from North Shore Alvar Nature Preserve

Jason

Rp1.956.924

Rp2.211.323 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Oct - 6 Oct

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

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, staircase, and a sign indicating the name of the hotel.

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

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

4. Sleep Inn & Suites Port Clinton

17.4 km from North Shore Alvar Nature Preserve

Cammie

Rp1.130.269

Rp1.277.204 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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

A buffet with various food items, including omelets and cheese.

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

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

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

16.2 km from North Shore Alvar Nature Preserve

Katherine

Rp1.627.444

Rp1.839.012 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Oct - 22 Oct

A swimming pool with multiple lanes, a water slide, and lounge chairs around the perimeter.

A group of people practicing yoga outdoors on mats.

A row of covered picnic tables and a building with a sloped roof, surrounded by blooming trees and a well-maintained lawn.

A spacious lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a glass door entrance.

6. The Fountain Inn

9 km from North Shore Alvar Nature Preserve

Nickolas

Rp1.378.499

Rp1.602.505 total

includes taxes & fees

24 Sept - 25 Sept

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

A reception desk with a black counter, a sign reading "Hotel Kilbourne," and a brick wall.

A hallway with ornate mirrors, potted plants, and a bench.

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

7. Hotel Kilbourne Downtown Sandusky

18.1 km from North Shore Alvar Nature Preserve

Jennifer

Rp3.621.510

Rp4.119.467 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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 bathroom sink with a soap dispenser and three rolled towels on a tray.

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.

8. Cedar Stables Inn and Suites

19.9 km from North Shore Alvar Nature Preserve

Bradley

Rp1.988.700

Rp2.262.146 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Sept - 29 Sept

A hotel room with two beds, a wooden table, and a wall with a roller coaster picture.

A row of washers and dryers in a commercial setting.

A motel with a covered parking area, a sign for a restaurant, and a brick facade.

A kitchen area with a granite countertop, a toaster, a coffee maker, and a fruit bowl.

9. Super 8 by Wyndham Sandusky

20 km from North Shore Alvar Nature Preserve

Tesha

Rp1.180.344

Rp1.342.642 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Oct - 22 Oct

A large, curved hotel with a pool and a view of the water.

A spacious balcony with a view of a garden, a large wooden wheel, and a hanging chair.

An outdoor patio area with a fire pit, seating, and a view of the lake.

10. Bayshore Resort at Put-in-Bay

9.2 km from North Shore Alvar Nature Preserve

Chintan

Rp2.136.414

Rp2.382.102 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

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

A gym with exercise equipment, a bench, and a TV mounted on the wall.

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

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

17.6 km from North Shore Alvar Nature Preserve

Katrina

Rp1.201.805

Rp1.358.039 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

A porch with a wooden door, two potted plants, and a black and white patterned doormat.

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.

A modern kitchen with a white countertop, three wicker chairs, and a built-in oven.

12. The Washington Boutique Hotel

18.2 km from North Shore Alvar Nature Preserve

Rp2.371.688

Rp3.306.823 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Oct - 21 Oct

A pool area with lounge chairs, a bar, and a building with a thatched roof.

A multi-story hotel with balconies, outdoor seating, and a stone pathway.

A courtyard with a flagpole, outdoor seating, and a fountain.

A multi-story hotel with a red awning, outdoor seating, and a landscaped front yard.

13. Put-In-Bay Resort and Conference Center

9.4 km from North Shore Alvar Nature Preserve

WEIYI

Rp1.844.666

Rp2.190.362 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

A restaurant with a thatched roof, outdoor seating, and a stone wall with flowers.

A spacious hallway with a high ceiling, a comfortable seating area with a sofa and armchairs, a television mounted on the wall, and a door leading to an outdoor area.

A two-story building with a dark blue exterior, white trim, and a white picket fence. There is a sign above the door that reads "Garden Suite 2 View."

An outdoor bar area with a counter, bar stools, and a ceiling fan.

14. Harbour Square Suites

9.3 km from North Shore Alvar Nature Preserve

David

Rp3.926.340

Rp4.531.175 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Oct - 6 Oct

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

An indoor swimming pool with a view of the parking lot and buildings outside.

A coffee station with two coffee machines, a coffee press, and various coffee-related items on a wooden counter.

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

15. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sandusky by IHG

19.9 km from North Shore Alvar Nature Preserve

Monique

Rp1.806.284

Rp2.054.648 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

A two-story residential building with a balcony on the upper floor, a front porch, and a well-maintained lawn.

A reception area with a glass display case, a television mounted on the wall, and a mail slot.

A two-story building with a brick facade, a covered outdoor seating area with a sofa and chairs, and a wooden staircase.

A hotel room with two beds, a bathroom, and a small sitting area.

16. Put in Bay Victory Station Hotel

9.7 km from North Shore Alvar Nature Preserve

Roger

Rp1.910.700

Rp2.152.884 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Oct - 6 Oct

A hotel room with two beds, a microwave, and two wall-mounted lamps.

A vending machine stocked with various snacks.

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and a building in the background.

A spacious dining area with wooden tables and chairs, a kitchen in the background, and artwork on the walls.

17. Cedar Cove

20 km from North Shore Alvar Nature Preserve

Tia

Rp1.276.381

Rp1.451.883 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

A lobby with a marble floor, a reception desk, a staircase, and potted plants.

A modern building with a covered entrance, multiple parking spaces, and a landscaped area with trees.

A courtyard with a brick pathway, surrounded by various trees and shrubs, and a building with a balcony in the background.

A hotel room with two double beds, each with a red and gold patterned bedspread, a wooden headboard, and a nightstand with a lamp.

18. Avalon Inn

19.8 km from North Shore Alvar Nature Preserve

Kimberly

Rp1.092.712

Rp1.242.759 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

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 boat docked at a wooden pier with a gravel beach in the foreground and houses in the background.

19. The Bays Edge

16.3 km from North Shore Alvar Nature Preserve

Lawanna

Rp4.714.938

Rp5.186.539 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Oct - 3 Oct

A beachfront property with multiple cabins, a gazebo, and a sandy beach.

A cozy living room with a stone fireplace, comfortable seating, and large windows offering a view of the outdoors.

A pirate-themed play area with a ship structure, a lifebuoy, and a small pool.

A coastal area with a wooden swing, a grassy area, a rocky breakwater, and boats docked at a pier.

20. South Beach Resort Hotel

13.7 km from North Shore Alvar Nature Preserve

Kara

Rp2.730.591

Rp3.762.148 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Sept - 26 Sept

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Compare popular hotels close to North Shore Alvar Nature Preserve

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Kelleys Island Venture Resort	8.6 Excellent 80 reviews	View
The Wave at Marblehead	9.2 Wonderful 378 reviews	View
Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton Port Clinton Catawba Island	9.2 Wonderful 121 reviews	View
Sleep Inn & Suites Port Clinton	8.6 Excellent 1,000 reviews	View
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Port Clinton-Catawba Island by IHG	8.4 Very good 1,003 reviews	View

Top North Shore Alvar Nature Preserve Hotel Reviews

The Wave at Marblehead

10/10 Excellent

"We had such an amazing stay at The Wave in Marblehead, Ohio! It was the perfect little getaway for the night. The location is beautiful, especially with the water so close to the hotel. It made the whole stay feel so relaxing and special. Everyone was so friendly and welcoming, and the food was really good too! We had such a wonderful experience and truly enjoyed our time there. I would absolutely come back again and would definitely recommend The Wave for a cute and relaxing getaway!"

Islander Inn

10/10 Excellent

"Close to everything. Swim up bar was nice! Great place"

Bayshore Resort at Put-in-Bay

10/10 Excellent

"The staff was friendly and the rooms were clean"

Put-In-Bay Resort and Conference Center

8/10 Good

"They have cooking equipment and kitchen so don’t forget to bring some food to cook."

Kelleys Island Venture Resort

8/10 Good

"All good"

Other attractions near North Shore Alvar Nature Preserve

Glacial Grooves State Monument

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Glacial Grooves State Monument during your travels in Kelleys Island. Wander the lakeside in this family-friendly area.

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Kelleys Island State Park Public Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Kelleys Island State Park Public Beach during your trip to Kelleys Island? Wander the parks or discover the area's glaciers.

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North Pond State Nature Preserve

You can take time to visit North Pond State Nature Preserve during your travels to Kelleys Island. Wander the parks or discover the area's glaciers.

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North Pond Barrier Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at North Pond Barrier Beach during your trip to Kelleys Island? Wander the parks or discover the area's glaciers.

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Kelleys Island Library

Kelleys Island Library is just one of the places to see in Kelleys Island, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Wander the parks or discover the area's glaciers.

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Kelleys Island Historical Association Museum

You can spend time studying the exhibits at Kelleys Island Historical Association Museum in Kelleys Island. Wander the parks or discover the area's glaciers.

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Scheele Preserve

You can take time to visit Scheele Preserve during your travels to Kelleys Island. Wander the parks or discover the area's glaciers.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around North Shore Alvar Nature Preserve?

North Shore Alvar Nature Preserve is located in Kelleys Island. You'll find 96 hotels and other accommodations within a few miles for a convenient home base.

Where is the best place to stay close to North Shore Alvar Nature Preserve?

Kelleys Island Venture Resort is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers free parking and 1 hot tub. It's located 1.8 mi (2.8 km) from North Shore Alvar Nature Preserve.

How many hotels can I expect to find close to North Shore Alvar Nature Preserve?

Expedia has 96 hotels and other accommodation options a few miles from North Shore Alvar Nature Preserve.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near North Shore Alvar Nature Preserve, will I receive a refund?

Yes! The majority of hotel bookings are fully refundable if you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of your arrival date. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you may still be able to cancel and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to view top deals close to North Shore Alvar Nature Preserve.

What can I see and do near North Shore Alvar Nature Preserve?

Lounge by the water at Kelleys Island State Park Public Beach and North Pond Barrier Beach. Glacial Grooves State Monument, Scheele Preserve and Quinn Preserve are beautiful places to appreciate nature. You might plan a visit to North Pond State Nature Preserve or Seaway Marina while you're in the area.

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Our top choices for North Shore Alvar Nature Preserve hotels

1. Kelleys Island Venture Resort

2. The Wave at Marblehead

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

4. Sleep Inn & Suites Port Clinton

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

6. The Fountain Inn

7. Hotel Kilbourne Downtown Sandusky

8. Cedar Stables Inn and Suites

9. Super 8 by Wyndham Sandusky

10. Bayshore Resort at Put-in-Bay

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

12. The Washington Boutique Hotel

13. Put-In-Bay Resort and Conference Center

14. Harbour Square Suites

15. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sandusky by IHG

16. Put in Bay Victory Station Hotel

17. Cedar Cove

18. Avalon Inn

19. The Bays Edge

20. South Beach Resort Hotel

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Top North Shore Alvar Nature Preserve Hotel Reviews

The Wave at Marblehead

Islander Inn

Bayshore Resort at Put-in-Bay

Put-In-Bay Resort and Conference Center

Kelleys Island Venture Resort

Other attractions near North Shore Alvar Nature Preserve

Glacial Grooves State Monument

Kelleys Island State Park Public Beach

North Pond State Nature Preserve

North Pond Barrier Beach

Kelleys Island Library

Kelleys Island Historical Association Museum

Scheele Preserve

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