The Best Waterfront Hotels on Lake Erie

As its name suggests, Lakeview on the Lake offers stunning vistas of Erie. A variety of accommodation options are available here, from mini-cottages to romantic suites, beach bungalows and a private lake house. The hardest decision you’ll make is deciding which one to opt for. Be sure to head down to the lake at sunset (after a dip in the onsite pool) and watch the water mirror the pink-hued skies as the sun disappears below the horizon.

On the southern shore of Lake Erie, The Lakehouse Inn is just under an hour’s drive from Cleveland. It offers an all-inclusive experience. Rooms are well-appointed, most offer lake and sunrise views and are fitted with fireplaces and whirlpool tubs too. Breakfast is included (and breakfast baskets are available for those who want to start the day on the lake). Dinner should be eaten in-house too – all food served at Crosswinds Grille is sourced from local farmers.

Just back from the lakeside town of Port Dover, Clonmel Castle is an old-world gem perched atop a hill and surrounded by an English garden. Behind the red brick exterior, there’s a hint of gothic influence with dark-hued walls, a grand piano and antique relics adorning the bedroom walls. You don’t need to go far to immerse yourself in nature either. Lynn River Falls is just a two-minute walk away.

On the banks of Lake Erie, The Lodge at Geneva is primed for an action-packed holiday with options to golf, boat, fish, kayak and swim all nearby. As the hotel is located in the heart of Ohio wine country, there’s a shuttle to nearby wineries for the vino lovers among us. Alongside the 109 cosy rooms, there are 25 lakeside cottages if you want that extra dose of privacy.

A gargantuan mansion with a storied history, Suncliff on the Lake was first built in 1914. Behind Suncliff’s columned facade, rooms are spacious with large windows filling them with light. After a day exploring Lake Erie, dinner at the Lounge is in order where you can dine on fresh salads, seafood and perfectly cooked steaks. They also host workshops here, including ballroom dancing and art sessions.