With a stay at Arlington Inn, you'll be centrally located in Port Clinton, steps from Fisherman's Wharf and within a 10-minute walk of Lake Erie. .This motel is 4.6 mi (7.3 km) from Island Adventures Family Fun Center and 5.1 mi (8.2 km) from Liberty Aviation Museum.
Port Clinton Public Swimming Beach - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
Getting around
Sandusky Station - 21 min drive
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) - 96 min drive
Restaurants
McDonald's - 2 min drive
Jolly Roger's Seafood House - 2 min drive
Three Legged Dog - 2 min walk
Ala Carte Cafe - 3 min walk
The Gristmill - 3 min walk
About this property
Arlington Inn
Arlington Inn offers 41 air-conditioned accommodations with hair dryers and complimentary toiletries. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers.
This Port Clinton motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Televisions come with cable channels. Housekeeping is provided on request.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 41 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with bathtubs or showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.
Take in the views from a terrace and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and a television in a common area.
Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. A complimentary continental breakfast is served on weekends from 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM.
The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary continental breakfast is served between 8:00 AM and 11:00 AM on weekends.
The Bait House River Bar - Onsite bar. Open select days.
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
Free self parking on site
Food and drink
Free continental breakfast available on weekends 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM
A bar/lounge
Restaurants on site
The Bait House River Bar
Things to do
Fishing
TV in common areas
Family friendly
In-room microwave
In-room refrigerator
Conveniences
Limited-hour front desk
Guest services
Housekeeping (on request)
Outdoors
Barbecue grill
Dock
Marina
On the waterfront
Terrace
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
No elevator
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
More
1 building
2 floors
Built in 1951
Smoking not allowed
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
Bathtub or shower
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Towels provided
Entertainment
32-inch TV with cable channels
Food and drink
Microwave
Refrigerator
More
Air conditioning
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21
Check-out
Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Renovations and closures
The property is closed between December 21 and December 29.
The property is closed: Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.
Access methods
Front desk (limited hours)
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 16 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
Property is also known as
Americas Best Value Inn Motel Port Clinton
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Arlington Inn Port Clinton
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Arlington Inn Port Clinton
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Arlington Inn Reviews
Reviews
7.6
Good
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
Rating 10 - Excellent. 157 out of 552 reviews
10 - Excellent
157
Rating 8 - Good. 208 out of 552 reviews
8 - Good
208
Rating 6 - Okay. 112 out of 552 reviews
6 - Okay
112
Rating 4 - Poor. 48 out of 552 reviews
4 - Poor
48
Rating 2 - Terrible. 27 out of 552 reviews
2 - Terrible
27
7.6/10
Cleanliness
8.4/10
Staff & service
6.8/10
Amenities
7.0/10
Property conditions & facilities
Reviews
Verified review
8/10 Good
Chuck
Jun 22, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
It’s a great place to stay if you’re fishing Lake Erie With buddies.
Best part is location. On the river with the river bar. Walking distance to jet express and beach. VERY expensive for outdated rooms and bathrooms. We paid for location and the Bait House river bar
The property was very close to jet express which meant I didn’t have to move my car when I went over to put in bay. The room was clean, but definitely dated. If you’re looking for a slick white hotel room, this is not the place for you.
Jean
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review
8/10 Good
Kelly
Oct 13, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Stay here often… location is very convenient for what we want to do
Kelly
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review
8/10 Good
Steve
Jun 12, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
It was everything I expected for this trip. Close to all that I needed for our fishing trip. Room clean -check in was easy. I did not do breakfast. The AC did its job. Overall good experience.
Everything was good, not much of a breakfast, but I’ve stayed here before so I was not expecting much. Coffee was hot.
Barbara
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review
8/10 Good
Mary
Apr 29, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Dated property. Friendly staff..
Mary
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review
8/10 Good
Vicky
Jul 15, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The room was a little run down. We had to go out of one building and walk a block to get into another building to get coffee in the morning. Just cereal and breads for breakfast. I did expect a little better for the price we paid
Vicky
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review
8/10 Good
william
Mar 2, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Always clean and downtown
william
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review
6/10 Okay
Allison
Jun 3, 2026
Disliked: Amenities
Loved the water front view and location, lots of stuff within walking distance. The room could have been cleaner. Bathroom/shower was tiny. Hot water lasted all of 5 minutes. Minimal breakfast selection (packaged muffins/donuts)
Our room was dirty. Sheets had hand prints and makeup on the pillow cases. Black hairs in the shower. Shower curtain was dirty. Had to switch rooms and it still was not very clean.
Paulette
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review
8/10 Good
Wayne
May 31, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Old motel. Needs updating. Room was clean but the bed was terrible. Close to many good ammenities. But it is not worth the price. Room was so small you couldn't sit at the table and work. The staff was nice. good location. No soap, shampoo or coffee in the room. Out dated and the wifi was not good.
Well!
I booked through online apps while reach out at hotel not found my reservation.
After they consider Walk in instead online book.
Room is stinky door Lock not enough secure.
Door seal ripped easy air leak.
Overall not good experience.
But I Park my car all day long while I'm going ferry and location great
Stay not good experience.