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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.

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

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

3.1 km from The Watering Hole Safari and Waterpark

Jason

Rp1.828.792

Rp2.066.535 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

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 hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a window with curtains.

A compact living space with a sofa, ottoman, wall art, a lamp, a kitchenette with a microwave, and a coffee maker.

2. Sleep Inn & Suites Port Clinton

2.4 km from The Watering Hole Safari and Waterpark

Paul Francis

Rp1.142.656

Rp1.291.201 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 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 boat docked at a wooden pier with a gravel beach in the foreground and houses in the background.

3. The Bays Edge

0.5 km from The Watering Hole Safari and Waterpark

Lawanna

Rp4.766.611

Rp5.243.381 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Oct - 28 Oct

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a balcony.

A spacious indoor dining area with high ceilings, multiple tables and chairs, and a central fireplace.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a television, and a small kitchenette.

A hotel with a parking lot, a river in the background, and a bridge across the river.

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

3.1 km from The Watering Hole Safari and Waterpark

Melanie

Rp1.572.960

Rp1.777.444 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Nov - 24 Nov

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

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

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

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

2.5 km from The Watering Hole Safari and Waterpark

Vicky

Rp1.200.512

Rp1.356.578 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

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

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

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

A modern hotel lobby with a stone accent wall, a flat-screen TV, a seating area with sofas and armchairs, a coffee table, and a potted plant.

6. Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites Sandusky

18.3 km from The Watering Hole Safari and Waterpark

AQUILES

Rp1.675.112

Rp1.905.440 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a television, and framed pictures on the wall.

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.

7. The Wave at Marblehead

10.1 km from The Watering Hole Safari and Waterpark

Torsten

Rp1.924.028

Rp2.684.911 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Oct - 28 Oct

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

A reception area with a wooden counter, black bar stools, framed pictures on the wall, a red door, and a 'hello' mat at the entrance.

A motel with a covered parking area, wooden benches, and planter boxes with flowers.

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

Roger

Rp1.520.618

Rp1.729.703 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Oct - 28 Oct

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

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

A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and large windows.

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

9. Tru by Hilton Sandusky, OH

19.4 km from The Watering Hole Safari and Waterpark

Nicole

Rp1.506.064

Rp1.713.148 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Nov - 6 Nov

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

A building with a covered entrance, brick walls, and arched windows.

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.

10. South Shore Inn

14.9 km from The Watering Hole Safari and Waterpark

Natalie

Rp1.300.459

Rp1.479.273 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Oct - 28 Oct

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

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

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

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

11. Hotel Kilbourne Downtown Sandusky

11.2 km from The Watering Hole Safari and Waterpark

Joshua

Rp3.010.320

Rp3.424.239 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Nov - 15 Nov

12. Springhill Suites By Marriott Sandusky

19.6 km from The Watering Hole Safari and Waterpark

Mariah

Rp1.936.368

Rp2.202.618 total

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

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

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

13. Cedar Stables Inn and Suites

14.3 km from The Watering Hole Safari and Waterpark

Bradley

Rp1.679.270

Rp1.910.169 total

includes taxes & fees

24 Nov - 25 Nov

A hotel entrance with a covered walkway, stone pillars, and a glass door entrance.

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

A hotel room with a living area, dining table, and kitchenette.

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

14. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sandusky by IHG

14.4 km from The Watering Hole Safari and Waterpark

Sue

Rp1.681.440

Rp1.912.638 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

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

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

A gym with exercise equipment, a TV, and informational posters on the wall.

15. Hampton Inn Sandusky-Central

19.4 km from The Watering Hole Safari and Waterpark

Debra

Rp1.367.752

Rp1.555.818 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Nov - 6 Nov

A lobby with a stone wall, a flat-screen TV, a reception desk, and a seating area with chairs and a sofa.

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

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.

16. Fairfield by Marriott Port Clinton Waterfront

7 km from The Watering Hole Safari and Waterpark

Anne

Rp2.151.520

Rp2.431.218 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Oct - 28 Oct

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

A modern living room with a flat-screen TV, a white cabinet with glass doors, a beige sofa, and a kitchen area with a microwave, refrigerator, and dining table.

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

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

17. Anchor Bay Inn and Suites

9 km from The Watering Hole Safari and Waterpark

Pamela

Rp1.708.886

Rp2.124.658 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Oct - 28 Oct

A beach with a wooden structure and a blue building with a staircase.

A building with a staircase leading to a covered area with seating.

A beachfront motel with multiple balconies and a staircase.

A beach with waves, a distant lighthouse, and a clear sky.

18. Beachfront Resort

9.6 km from The Watering Hole Safari and Waterpark

David

Rp1.355.096

Rp1.531.376 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Oct - 28 Oct

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

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

19. Kelleys Island Venture Resort

13.2 km from The Watering Hole Safari and Waterpark

Renee

Rp2.027.987

Rp2.322.044 total

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.

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

A compact hotel room with a white sink, a small refrigerator, a microwave, a television, and a wooden dresser.

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

20. Econo Lodge Inn & Suites Sandusky South

15.2 km from The Watering Hole Safari and Waterpark

Kayla

Rp796.786

Rp926.910 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Nov - 19 Nov

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Compare top hotels near The Watering Hole Safari and Waterpark

Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton Port Clinton Catawba Island 3.1 km from The Watering Hole Safari and Waterpark View	Sleep Inn & Suites Port Clinton 2.4 km from The Watering Hole Safari and Waterpark View	The Bays Edge 0.5 km from The Watering Hole Safari and Waterpark View	Holiday Inn Express & Suites Port Clinton-Catawba Island by IHG 3.1 km from The Watering Hole Safari and Waterpark View	Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Port Clinton, OH 2.5 km from The Watering Hole Safari and Waterpark View
9.2 Wonderful 127 reviews	8.6 Excellent 1,006 reviews	8.6 Excellent 105 reviews	8.4 Very good 1,004 reviews	7.6 Good 1,007 reviews
Rp1.828.792 Rp2.066.535 total includes taxes & fees 8 Nov - 9 Nov	Rp1.142.656 Rp1.291.201 total includes taxes & fees 15 Nov - 16 Nov	Rp4.766.611 Rp5.243.381 total includes taxes & fees 27 Oct - 28 Oct	Rp1.572.960 Rp1.777.444 total includes taxes & fees 23 Nov - 24 Nov	Rp1.200.512 Rp1.356.578 total includes taxes & fees 15 Nov - 16 Nov

Top The Watering Hole Safari and Waterpark Hotel Reviews

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

10/10 Excellent

"Staff was helpful. Room was clean but the carpets could use a good cleaning. Updated TV's so you had the option to stream would be amazing. I loved having the pool and hot tub to use. We definitely will return."

Sleep Inn & Suites Port Clinton

8/10 Good

"We had a nice stay. Check in went well. Our room on 3rd floor was on the smaller side. The bathroom was very small. All was clean. The beds were comfy. It was great to have an elevator. The breakfast was wonderful. The pool was warm and felt great to get some swim time. We would definitely stay here again."

Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton Port Clinton Catawba Island

10/10 Excellent

"Hotel was very nice. Didnt use the gym or the pool but both were pretty nice. Breakfast buffet was actually pretty good and loved the noon checkout."

Clinton Inn And Suites

8/10 Good

"The staff was nice. Room was small and tight, but clean and comfortable. Good variety for breakfast. Nothing fancy, but a decent hotel for the price."

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."

Super 8 by Wyndham Port Clinton

8/10 Good

"The bottom of the bathtub with the shower was slippery. You need to put 'skid strips' along the bottom of the tub. Had to be careful not to slip getting in and out."

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. Springhill Suites By Marriott Sandusky

13. Cedar Stables Inn and Suites

14. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sandusky by IHG

15. Hampton Inn Sandusky-Central

16. Fairfield by Marriott Port Clinton Waterfront

17. Anchor Bay Inn and Suites

18. Beachfront Resort

19. Kelleys Island Venture Resort

20. Econo Lodge Inn & Suites Sandusky South

Compare top hotels near The Watering Hole Safari and Waterpark

Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton Port Clinton Catawba Island

Sleep Inn & Suites Port Clinton

The Bays Edge

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

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Port Clinton, OH

Top The Watering Hole Safari and Waterpark Hotel Reviews

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

Sleep Inn & Suites Port Clinton

Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton Port Clinton Catawba Island

Clinton Inn And Suites

The Bays Edge

Super 8 by Wyndham Port Clinton

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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