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Blue Wave Inn

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Design Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking (Northland Voyageur #4) | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds
Restaurant
Property amenity
Lobby

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • On private beach
  • Parking included
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Business services
  • Bar
The current price is $212
$189 nightly
$212 total
Total with taxes and fees
Jun 9 - Jun 10

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2521 Lake Shore Dr W, Ashland, WI, 54806
  • Place, Maslowski Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Ashland Mural Walk
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Chequamegon Bay Golf Course
    ‪3 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Design Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking (Sailor's Retreat #2)

Design Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking (Sailor's Retreat #2) | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Design Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking (Sailor's Retreat #2)

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(20 reviews)
  • Lake view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Design Suite, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking (Sandbar Vista #1)

Design Suite, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking (Sandbar Vista #1) | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Design Suite, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking (Sandbar Vista #1)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(16 reviews)
  • Lake view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Murphy Beds

View all photos for Design Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking (Northland Voyageur #4)

Design Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking (Northland Voyageur #4) | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Design Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking (Northland Voyageur #4)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(12 reviews)
  • Lake view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Design Suite, 1 King Bed, Lake View (Flowing Waters #3)

Design Suite, 1 King Bed, Lake View (Flowing Waters #3) | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Design Suite, 1 King Bed, Lake View (Flowing Waters #3)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(14 reviews)
  • Lake view
  • 600 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Design Studio Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking (5 Captains Quarters)

Design Studio Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking (5 Captains Quarters) | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Design Studio Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking (5 Captains Quarters)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(34 reviews)
  • Partial lake view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Ashland

When you stay at Blue Wave Inn in Ashland, you'll be near the bay, just steps from Lake Superior and Chequamegon Bay. .This beach hotel is 21.5 mi (34.6 km) from Apostle Islands Marina and 0.2 mi (0.4 km) from Maslowski Beach.

What's nearby

  • Maslowski Beach - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Ashland Mural Walk - 3 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Chequamegon Bay Golf Course - 3 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Ashland Historical Museum - 4 min drive - 2.1 miles
  • Apostle Islands National Lakeshore - 26 min drive - 25.8 miles

Getting around

  • Duluth, MN (DLH-Duluth Intl.) - 88 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Neighborly Bar - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Breakwater Restaurant - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Ashland Family Restaurant - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Culver's - ‬8 min drive

About this property

Blue Wave Inn

Blue Wave Inn offers 5 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and safes. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Pillowtop beds feature down comforters and premium bedding. Refrigerators and coffee/tea makers are provided.

Bathrooms include showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. 47-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels. Housekeeping is offered daily and refrigerators can be requested.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a private beach.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Make yourself at home in one of the 5 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Your pillowtop bed comes with down comforters and premium bedding. Cable television is provided for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.
Head down to the water and enjoy a day at the private beach, or take advantage of other recreational amenities, which include bicycles to rent. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, shopping on site, and a picnic area.
Enjoy a meal at the restaurant or snacks in the coffee shop/cafe. The hotel also offers room service (during limited hours). Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge.
Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access, a safe deposit box at the front desk, and an elevator. Free self parking is available onsite.
Blue Wave Inn has a restaurant on site.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Couples/private dining

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Designer stores
  • Shopping
  • Snow sports gear

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Separate bedroom

Conveniences

  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • On a private beach
  • On the bay
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Down comforter
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 47-inch flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and an access code; access will be through a private entrance
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Access code, private entrance

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit 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
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

Property is also known as

Blue Wave Inn Ashland
Blue Wave Ashland
Blue Wave Inn Hotel
Blue Wave Inn Ashland
Blue Wave Inn Hotel Ashland

Blue Wave Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 545 out of 634 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 71 out of 634 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 634 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 634 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 634 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Brenda

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms, amazing views, friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karl

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful Hotel with awesome lake views
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Molly

The room was beautiful and clean.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Trevor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very clean, comfortable room, and unique design features that stood out compared to a generic hotel room.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Donna

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful, well-appointed, and unique room!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kirk

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very well appointed rooms. Very clean and welcoming. Rooms are all different and very cool.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Maura

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, generous amenities, spacious, very comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Gregory

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was great! Everything was clean, organized, and quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Yasuhiro

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great cabin！

Great cabin！
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gerald

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Very nice rooms with a beautiful view
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful accommodations
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Charles H

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, great view, large shower
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Lee

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Such a charming place. Clean room, cozy comfy bed, great breakfast spot with superb view.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Very nice unique hotel right on Lake Superior. The room was excellent and had a balcony overlooking the lake.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We absolutely loved the place. The view was spectacular!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Chad

We loved are stay. The Captains Quarters was adorable. We are definitely looking forward to our
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

STACEY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Comfy accommodations in a cool building on the edge of a fun town!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

floyd

Liked: Cleanliness
Everything was good!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Loved the self check-in and the privacy of a boutique hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
😁
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Blue Wave Inn was exquisite
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Kris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great view, comfortable bed, awesome shower!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Debra

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Unique, on the lake, great location, clean.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Our 54th anniversary trip

An outstanding place to stay for our anniversary.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025