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The Washburn Inn - On the Lake

Property class: 2.5

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A marina filled with various boats at sunset.
A grassy outdoor area with white chairs arranged in rows, a small arbor, and a bench.
An aerial view of a hotel with a parking lot, a marina with boats, and a body of water in the background.
An aerial view of a marina with boats docked, a parking lot, and buildings with a large parking area.
A row of colorful Adirondack chairs and tables by a lakeside, with a clear view of the water and distant shoreline.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Business services
The current price is $133
$119 nightly
$133 total
Total with taxes and fees
Oct 5 - Oct 6

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123 Harbor View Drive, Washburn, WI, 54891
  • Place, StageNorth
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Bayfield County Courthouse
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Houghton Falls Nature Preserve
    ‪5 min drive‬

Room options

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a lamp, a window with curtains, a painting on the wall, and a nightstand with a lamp and a telephone.

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(69 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(145 reviews)
  • 300 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A neatly made bed with a grey duvet, two bedside tables with lamps, and a colorful abstract painting on the wall.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(9 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A neatly made bed with a grey duvet, two bedside tables with lamps, and a colorful abstract painting on the wall.

Traditional Suite, Multiple Beds

7.2 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Large Twin Futon
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Washburn

When you stay at The Washburn Inn - On the Lake in Washburn, you'll be connected to the convention center, just steps from Lake Superior and 4 minutes by foot from StageNorth. .This golf hotel is 3.1 mi (5 km) from Houghton Falls Nature Preserve and 8.1 mi (13.1 km) from Northern Great Lakes Visitor Center.

What's nearby

  • StageNorth - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Bayfield County Courthouse - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Houghton Falls Nature Preserve - 5 min drive - 3.2 miles
  • Apostle Islands National Lakeshore - 15 min drive - 14.4 miles
  • Madeline Island Museum - 26 min drive - 18.0 miles

Getting around

  • Duluth, MN (DLH-Duluth Intl.) - 106 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Neighborly Bar - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Taqueria La Monarca - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Culver's - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪Ashland Family Restaurant - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬17 min drive

About this property

The Washburn Inn - On the Lake

The Washburn Inn - On the Lake offers 35 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and designer toiletries. Each accommodation is individually furnished. Cable television is provided. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; local and long-distance calls are complimentary (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided daily.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 35 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature designer toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and coffee/tea makers, as well as phones with free local calls.
Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access. This hotel also features a picnic area and a banquet hall.
You can enjoy a meal at the restaurant serving the guests of The Washburn Inn - On the Lake, or stop in at the snack bar/deli. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge.
Featured amenities include express check-out, a 24-hour front desk, and coffee/tea in a common area. Free self parking is available onsite.
The Harbor View - This bar is located on the beach. Open daily.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

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

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • The Harbor View

Things to do

  • 18-hole adjacent golf course
  • Wine tours

Family friendly

  • Free rollaway/extra bed
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Guidebooks

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Conference center

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • 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.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Banquet hall

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free rollaway/extra bed

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Freezer
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Free long-distance calls
  • Individual furnishings
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 30.00 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only

Children and extra beds

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

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 30.00 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

Washburn Inn Lake
Super 8 Washburn WI
Inn Washburn
Super 8 Washburn
Washburn Super 8
Washburn Lake
The Washburn On The Washburn
The Washburn Inn - On the Lake Hotel
The Washburn Inn - On the Lake Washburn
The Washburn Inn - On the Lake Hotel Washburn

The Washburn Inn - On the Lake Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 523 out of 1021 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 299 out of 1021 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 147 out of 1021 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 39 out of 1021 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 13 out of 1021 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rita

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was clean and the staff super friendly and helpful .
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Firoza

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Yonael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property was clean and close by several restaurants, stores and bars.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Bruce

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was exceptionally pleasant and accommodating.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Randy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean rooms, the check in people were great and oh wpt coffee filled up for in the morning.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean and staff is always extremely friendly
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Miranda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean and comfortable. Good parking. Helpful staff. Right by everything but quiet and peaceful.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Betty

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
AwwwwExcellent! Way above expectations.!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room nice staff. No breakfast which is fine with me most hotels serve the same crappy unhealthy foods for breakfast. They had local coffee which was good. Restaurant in same parking lot. Overall for one night is was perfect for me
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice, clean hotel with nice restaurant on site.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Eileen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jayne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice accomodations and very friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Regina

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff, great room! Loved being right on the bay!
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

The staff were welcoming, kind, and friendly. The stay was comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Renee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Bethany

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
It was a great stay and the location is STUNNING!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Megan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The front desk worker was kind, the hotel was a great location. We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Kristofer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Courteous staff. Good location.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great place to stay. Awesome view of Lake Superior. Fantastic staff and clean rooms and delicious coffee.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

jared

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Room was clean and staff was friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Joanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The staff members were very helpful and accommodating. The rooms are newly renovated, with comfortable beds. Hot and fresh locally sourced coffee was great to start the day with!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great hotel for the money. Staff is awesome and very helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quick one night stay but great for taking an evening walk then heading to the islands!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025