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A riverside patio with outdoor seating, a small shed, and a dock.

A riverside property with a dock, outdoor seating area, and a small building.

A hotel room with a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, a red sofa, a patterned armchair, a small table, and a window with curtains.

A wooden deck with white Adirondack chairs facing a calm body of water.

1. Kelleys Island Venture Resort

1.8 mi from North Shore Alvar Nature Preserve

Richard

£107

includes taxes & fees

8 Sept - 9 Sept

A spacious living room with a stone fireplace, large windows, and a ceiling fan.

An outdoor patio area with seating, a fire pit, and a covered section with umbrellas.

A modern kitchen with a wooden island, bar area, wicker chairs, and a large flat-screen TV.

2. The Wave at Marblehead

6 mi from North Shore Alvar Nature Preserve

gary

£122

includes taxes & fees

16 Sept - 17 Sept

A hotel with a pool area, including lounge chairs and a water feature.

A display of keys on a stand with a lamp above it.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a lamp, and a window.

The exterior of the Islander Inn hotel with a clear entrance, a flag, and golf carts parked outside.

3. Islander Inn

5.9 mi from North Shore Alvar Nature Preserve

Carmen

£96

includes taxes & fees

7 Sept - 8 Sept

A swimming pool with multiple lanes, a water slide, and lounge chairs around the perimeter.

A row of covered picnic tables and a building with a sloped roof, surrounded by blooming trees and a well-maintained lawn.

A group of people practicing yoga outdoors on mats.

A spacious lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a glass door entrance.

4. The Fountain Inn

5.6 mi from North Shore Alvar Nature Preserve

Steve Michael

£78

includes taxes & fees

6 Oct - 7 Oct

A spacious living area with a staircase, a sofa, a coffee table, and a reception desk.

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

An indoor swimming pool with clear signage, including a 'No Diving' notice, and a view of the outside through large windows.

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, staircase, and a sign indicating the name of the hotel.

5. Sleep Inn & Suites Port Clinton

10.8 mi from North Shore Alvar Nature Preserve

Dawn

£56

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

A hotel with a central courtyard featuring a swimming pool and outdoor seating.

A lobby with blue sofas and yellow cushions, a patterned carpet, and large green vases.

A hotel lobby with blue and yellow seating, a flat-screen TV on the wall, and a window with an umbrella outside.

A hotel with a central swimming pool surrounded by sun umbrellas and lounge chairs.

6. Cedar Point's Express Hotel

12.1 mi from North Shore Alvar Nature Preserve

Brenda

£109

includes taxes & fees

10 Sept - 11 Sept

A hotel room with two beds, a microwave, and two wall-mounted lamps.

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and a building in the background.

A reception area with a marble counter, a welcome sign, a plant, a computer, and a refrigerator.

A spacious dining area with wooden tables and chairs, a kitchen in the background, and artwork on the walls.

7. Cedar Cove

12.4 mi from North Shore Alvar Nature Preserve

Lisa

£56

includes taxes & fees

15 Sept - 16 Sept

A modern living room with a stone fireplace, a flat-screen TV mounted above it, a grey sofa, a small table, and a kitchen area with appliances.

A sign for Cedar Stables Inn & Suites at Boutique Hotel, featuring a directional arrow.

A crowded indoor venue with tables and chairs, featuring a prominent flag and various signs.

A bathroom sink with a soap dispenser and three rolled towels on a tray.

8. Cedar Stables Inn and Suites

12.4 mi from North Shore Alvar Nature Preserve

Jennifer

£87

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A large indoor swimming pool with clear glass walls, multiple lounge chairs, and a view of the outside.

A modern hotel lobby with a seating area, a coffee station, and artwork on the walls.

A reception area with a wooden reception desk, a fireplace, and framed artwork on the wall.

9. Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Port Clinton, OH

10.9 mi from North Shore Alvar Nature Preserve

Katrina

£56

includes taxes & fees

28 Sept - 29 Sept

A hotel room with a balcony, a sofa, a small table with a lamp, and a bed with a headboard.

A hotel room with a sofa, armchair, and a small table. There is a lamp on each side of the sofa, and a picture on the wall.

An indoor swimming pool with a view of the parking lot and buildings outside.

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a desk, a refrigerator, and a view of a body of water.

10. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sandusky by IHG

12.3 mi from North Shore Alvar Nature Preserve

Fernando

£84

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

A lobby with a marble floor, a reception desk, a staircase, and potted plants.

A modern building with a covered entrance, multiple parking spaces, and a landscaped area with trees.

A courtyard with a brick pathway, surrounded by various trees and shrubs, and a building with a balcony in the background.

A hotel room with two double beds, each with a red and gold patterned bedspread, a wooden headboard, and a nightstand with a lamp.

11. Avalon Inn

12.3 mi from North Shore Alvar Nature Preserve

Kimberly

£44

includes taxes & fees

6 Oct - 7 Oct

A waterfront property with a wooden deck, a row of houses, and a calm body of water.

A room with a large sliding glass door leading to a deck with a view of a lake.

A single-story building with a flat roof, a front porch, and a small deck.

A boat docked at a wooden pier with a gravel beach in the foreground and houses in the background.

12. The Bays Edge

10.1 mi from North Shore Alvar Nature Preserve

Lawanna

£214

includes taxes & fees

15 Sept - 16 Sept

A hotel room with two beds, a wooden table, and a wall with a roller coaster picture.

A kitchen area with a granite countertop, a toaster, a coffee maker, and a fruit bowl.

A reception area with a red and grey counter, two computers, a fire alarm, and a window with a view of the street.

A row of washers and dryers in a commercial setting.

13. Super 8 by Wyndham Sandusky

12.4 mi from North Shore Alvar Nature Preserve

Troy

£58

includes taxes & fees

30 Sept - 1 Oct

A beachfront property with multiple cabins, a gazebo, and a sandy beach.

A coastal area with a wooden swing, a grassy area, a rocky breakwater, and boats docked at a pier.

A pirate-themed play area with a ship structure, a lifebuoy, and a small pool.

A cozy living room with a stone fireplace, comfortable seating, and large windows offering a view of the outdoors.

14. South Beach Resort Hotel

8.5 mi from North Shore Alvar Nature Preserve

Kara

£135

includes taxes & fees

11 Sept - 12 Sept

A water park with multiple water features, including a large water slide and a water play area.

A beach-themed restaurant with a thatched roof, outdoor seating, and a sign reading "Surfside Beach Bar & Grill".

A brightly colored indoor space with a reception desk, tables, and chairs.

A wooden interior with a ship's wheel, a rope, and a window with a seascape view.

15. Cedar Point's Castaway Bay

12.5 mi from North Shore Alvar Nature Preserve

Chelsea

£105

includes taxes & fees

17 Sept - 18 Sept

A balcony with a view of the beach and ocean.

An outdoor patio area with a fire pit, seating, and a view of the lake.

A spacious balcony with a view of a garden, a large wooden wheel, and a hanging chair.

16. Bayshore Resort at Put-in-Bay

5.7 mi from North Shore Alvar Nature Preserve

Irina

£108

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a lamp, and a window with curtains.

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a mirror reflecting the interior.

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area with sofas and chairs, a small table, and large windows offering a view of the outside.

A buffet setup with various food items and a coffee station.

17. Baymont by Wyndham Sandusky

12.3 mi from North Shore Alvar Nature Preserve

Cheryl

£71

includes taxes & fees

18 Sept - 19 Sept

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a window, and a door with a 'No Smoking' sign.

A pool area with lounge chairs, a red fence, and a 'Stay inn' sign.

A two-story building with a symmetrical facade, arched doorways, and a satellite dish on the roof.

A bathroom with a toilet, sink, and shower.

18. Stay Inn

12.2 mi from North Shore Alvar Nature Preserve

June

£78

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

An indoor swimming pool with blue tiles and a mural of an underwater scene.

A building with a blue awning, an office sign, a trash can, and a window with a view.

A reception area with a counter, a coffee machine, a TV, and a framed certificate on the wall.

A hotel room with a bed, bedside tables, a window with a geometric pattern, and a wall-mounted heater.

19. Rodeway Inn Sandusky North

12 mi from North Shore Alvar Nature Preserve

McDelyn

£41

includes taxes & fees

17 Sept - 18 Sept

An indoor swimming pool with clear water, surrounded by orange chairs and tables, and large windows allowing natural light.

A hotel room with a large bed, wooden wardrobe, desk, chair, and a television.

A coffee station with two coffee makers and a sign that reads "MUST HAVE COFFEE."

A hotel with a red roof, a parking lot, and a view of a lake.

20. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Stes Port Clinton-Catawba Island by IHG

10 mi from North Shore Alvar Nature Preserve

Katherine

£79

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

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Compare popular hotels close to North Shore Alvar Nature Preserve

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Kelleys Island Venture Resort	8.6 Excellent 79 reviews	View
The Wave at Marblehead	9.2 Wonderful 349 reviews	View
Islander Inn	8.4 Very good 567 reviews	View
The Fountain Inn	8.2 Very good 73 reviews	View
Sleep Inn & Suites Port Clinton	8.6 Excellent 1,004 reviews	View

Top North Shore Alvar Nature Preserve Hotel Reviews

Lakefront place for you

10/10 Excellent

"We had a great stay."

Kelleys Island Venture Resort

10/10 Excellent

"Nice and clean except for the pool."

Limestone Landing - Pool, firepit, covered patio, & more!

10/10 Excellent

"Great location to all the local stores of businesse"

New! Large 2 Bedroom Kelleys Island Condo

10/10 Excellent

"We had a great time!"

Cedar Cottage - Kelleys Island (Lake Erie) Vacation Retreat

8/10 Good

"Place was comfortable, private and family friendly."

Iroquois Suite at Kelley's Island Venture Resort

10/10 Excellent

"Great views. Decent rooms. Wifi did not work during our stay which was disappointing. Restaurant next door is good. Loved that they had a pool."

On Island Time at Kelleys! Downtown Area

10/10 Excellent

"Very enjoyable stay."

Large Family Gathering Kelleys Island Rental

10/10 Excellent

"Overall we had a good time."

Modern A-Frame + Backyard + Firepit + BBQ

10/10 Excellent

"We loved our stay. The rare exception where the place is way nicer than the photos! So many nice details to enhance our stay. Great hosts!"

Other attractions near North Shore Alvar Nature Preserve

Glacial Grooves State Monument

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Glacial Grooves State Monument during your travels in Kelleys Island. Wander the lakeside in this family-friendly area.

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Kelleys Island State Park Public Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Kelleys Island State Park Public Beach during your trip to Kelleys Island? Wander the parks or discover the area's glaciers.

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North Pond State Nature Preserve

You can take time to visit North Pond State Nature Preserve during your travels to Kelleys Island. Wander the parks or discover the area's glaciers.

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North Pond Barrier Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at North Pond Barrier Beach during your trip to Kelleys Island? Wander the parks or discover the area's glaciers.

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Kelleys Island Library

Kelleys Island Library is just one of the places to see in Kelleys Island, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Wander the parks or discover the area's glaciers.

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Kelleys Island Historical Association Museum

You can spend time studying the exhibits at Kelleys Island Historical Association Museum in Kelleys Island. Wander the parks or discover the area's glaciers.

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Scheele Preserve

You can take time to visit Scheele Preserve during your travels to Kelleys Island. Wander the parks or discover the area's glaciers.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around North Shore Alvar Nature Preserve?

North Shore Alvar Nature Preserve is located in Kelleys Island. You'll find 97 hotels and other accommodations within a few miles for a convenient home base.

Where is the best place to stay close to North Shore Alvar Nature Preserve?

Kelleys Island Venture Resort is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers free parking and 1 hot tub. It's located 1.8 mi (2.8 km) from North Shore Alvar Nature Preserve. Another good option is Glacier Suite at Kelley's Island Venture Resort, located 1.8 mi (2.9 km) away.

How many hotels can I expect to find close to North Shore Alvar Nature Preserve?

Expedia has 97 hotels and other accommodation options a few miles from North Shore Alvar Nature Preserve.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near North Shore Alvar Nature Preserve, will I receive a refund?

Yes! The majority of hotel bookings are fully refundable if you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of your arrival date. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you may still be able to cancel and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to view top deals close to North Shore Alvar Nature Preserve.

What can I see and do near North Shore Alvar Nature Preserve?

Lounge by the water at Kelleys Island State Park Public Beach and North Pond Barrier Beach. Glacial Grooves State Monument, Scheele Preserve and Quinn Preserve are beautiful places to appreciate nature. You might plan a visit to North Pond State Nature Preserve or Seaway Marina while you're in the area.

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Our top choices for North Shore Alvar Nature Preserve hotels

1. Kelleys Island Venture Resort

2. The Wave at Marblehead

3. Islander Inn

4. The Fountain Inn

5. Sleep Inn & Suites Port Clinton

6. Cedar Point's Express Hotel

7. Cedar Cove

8. Cedar Stables Inn and Suites

9. Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Port Clinton, OH

10. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sandusky by IHG

11. Avalon Inn

12. The Bays Edge

13. Super 8 by Wyndham Sandusky

14. South Beach Resort Hotel

15. Cedar Point's Castaway Bay

16. Bayshore Resort at Put-in-Bay

17. Baymont by Wyndham Sandusky

18. Stay Inn

19. Rodeway Inn Sandusky North

20. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Stes Port Clinton-Catawba Island by IHG

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Top North Shore Alvar Nature Preserve Hotel Reviews

Lakefront place for you

Kelleys Island Venture Resort

Limestone Landing - Pool, firepit, covered patio, & more!

New! Large 2 Bedroom Kelleys Island Condo

Cedar Cottage - Kelleys Island (Lake Erie) Vacation Retreat

Iroquois Suite at Kelley's Island Venture Resort

On Island Time at Kelleys! Downtown Area

Large Family Gathering Kelleys Island Rental

Modern A-Frame + Backyard + Firepit + BBQ

Other attractions near North Shore Alvar Nature Preserve

Glacial Grooves State Monument

Kelleys Island State Park Public Beach

North Pond State Nature Preserve

North Pond Barrier Beach

Kelleys Island Library

Kelleys Island Historical Association Museum

Scheele Preserve

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