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Blue Wave Inn

Property class: 3

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A modern building with a unique architectural design, situated on a rocky shoreline with a body of water in the foreground.
A wooden staircase leading to a bright room with large windows and a view of a parking lot.
A restaurant with a large round window overlooking the sea, wooden tables and chairs, and a staircase leading to an upper level.
A modern building with large windows and outdoor seating.
A hotel room with a large bed, a chair, a lamp, and a view of the water through the windows.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Air conditioning
  • Business services
  • Bar
The current price is $100
$89 nightly
$100 total
Total with taxes and fees
Nov 3 - Nov 4

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2521 Lake Shore Dr W, Ashland, WI, 54806
  • Place, Chequamegon Bay
    ‪1 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)

A hotel room with a large bed, a bench, a chair, and a view of the water.

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

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

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

A living room with a sofa, chairs, a TV, a small table, and a window with a view.

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(18 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)

A hotel room with a sofa, a round coffee table, a bed with a headboard, and a large painting on the wall.

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

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(14 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)

A modern bathroom with a bathtub, a vanity, and a shower. There is a living area with a sofa and a table, and a large window offering a view of the water.

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(15 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)

A room with a bed, a desk, a chair, and a window.

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

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(40 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 0.2 mi (0.4 km) from Maslowski Beach and 1.2 mi (2 km) from Ashland Mural Walk.

What's nearby

  • Chequamegon Bay - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • 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
  • Apostle Islands National Lakeshore - 26 min drive - 25.8 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Taqueria La Monarca - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Neighborly Bar - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Culver's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Ashland Family Restaurant - ‬5 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

  • American Express
  • Discover
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

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. 587 out of 682 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 77 out of 682 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 682 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 682 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 682 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Great stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms are big and include everything you need for a comfortable stay. View is spectacular. Very happy with our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very quiet and comfortable place to stay the night before the next leg of our trip. Right next to the lake.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
unique property and really fun place to stay! easy check in/check out, cafe on property is convenient and tasty. great location for the surrounding areas and affordable.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Large room, comfortable bed, oversized shower and great views
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great views, awesome room, and great owners. They went above and beyond making our stay fantastic. All staff encountered were extremely polite and helpful. We loved the property’s gear shop, balcony views and paddle boards and kayaks.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Very unique! Sand Bar for breakfast excellent!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the balcony and beach view as well as location on the walking trail, restaurants, and town. The shower is something special.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Charming lake side micro resort. Our room was clean. We enjoyed the balcony. Caught some beautiful sunsets. We would definitely recommend The Blue Wave Inn.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful rooms and views.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A wonderful place to spend a night listening to Lake Superior lap the shore and coffee on the private balcony facing the lake. Peaceful and beautiful.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great views, great room. Good WiFi and nice owners!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean and right on the water. Really cool
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A very relaxing place to stay. The Captains Quarters is on the road side so some road noise but out on the beach was very relaxing and a great place for coffee and a sandwich. Lots of seating indoors and out and a fire pit.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was exceptionally clean, very quiet, and relaxing. We have stayed at the Blue Wave in the past and absolutely love waking up to the beautiful scenery and lake. Our stay was cut short but will definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was a little hard to see the sign from the road. Completely unique. Loved our stay. Beautiful place right on the water
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Katie and the rest of the staff, along with the room, were amazing!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A great place on Lake Superior.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hot tub, nice restaurant on site with seasonal specials. Amazing views from room #3! Will definitely be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Facility was excellent, room was spacious, attention to design, a hiddengem. Private owner which we prefer if possible. small but excellent staff. I will stay here again if we are overnight in the area.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Clean room and fun decor right next to my favorite lake!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent view and a nice clean room! Happy hour at the Sandbar was great as well.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026