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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.

1. The Wave at Marblehead

6 mi from North Shore Alvar Nature Preserve

Torsten

£98

includes taxes & fees

7 Nov - 8 Nov

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

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

A compact hotel room with a sofa, ottoman, kitchenette, and wall-mounted artwork.

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

2. Sleep Inn & Suites Port Clinton

10.8 mi from North Shore Alvar Nature Preserve

Paul Francis

£53

includes taxes & fees

13 Nov - 14 Nov

An outdoor seating area with tables and chairs, overlooking a marina with boats and a view of the water.

A restaurant with a brick wall, large windows, and a wooden table.

A reception desk with a black counter, a sign reading "Hotel Kilbourne," and a brick wall.

A hallway with ornate mirrors, potted plants, and a bench.

3. Hotel Kilbourne Downtown Sandusky

11.3 mi from North Shore Alvar Nature Preserve

Brite

£134

includes taxes & fees

14 Nov - 15 Nov

An outdoor seating area with a fire feature, a covered patio, and a building with large windows.

A spacious indoor dining area with large windows, tables, and chairs arranged for guests.

A Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton hotel with a modern design, featuring a covered entrance and a parking lot.

An indoor swimming pool with clear glass walls, a metal pool ladder, and a view of the outdoors.

4. Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton Port Clinton Catawba Island

10 mi from North Shore Alvar Nature Preserve

Jason

£85

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

A group of people practicing yoga outdoors on mats.

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

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

5. The Fountain Inn

5.6 mi from North Shore Alvar Nature Preserve

John

£46

includes taxes & fees

29 Oct - 30 Oct

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

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a television, and a small kitchenette.

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

A buffet with various food items, including omelets and cheese.

6. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Port Clinton-Catawba Island by IHG

10 mi from North Shore Alvar Nature Preserve

Melanie

£74

includes taxes & fees

23 Nov - 24 Nov

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

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

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

A gym with exercise equipment, a bench, and a TV mounted on the wall.

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

10.9 mi from North Shore Alvar Nature Preserve

Vicky

£56

includes taxes & fees

14 Nov - 15 Nov

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

A motel with a covered parking area, a sign for a restaurant, and a brick facade.

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

A row of washers and dryers in a commercial setting.

8. Super 8 by Wyndham Sandusky

12.4 mi from North Shore Alvar Nature Preserve

Wade

£50

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

A modern room with a stone fireplace, a flat-screen TV, and a bench.

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

9. Cedar Stables Inn and Suites

12.4 mi from North Shore Alvar Nature Preserve

Bradley

£79

includes taxes & fees

22 Nov - 23 Nov

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

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.

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

10. Avalon Inn

12.3 mi from North Shore Alvar Nature Preserve

Matthew

£45

includes taxes & fees

24 Nov - 25 Nov

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

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.

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

11. South Beach Resort Hotel

8.5 mi from North Shore Alvar Nature Preserve

Kurt

£153

includes taxes & fees

30 Oct - 31 Oct

An outdoor dining area with tables and chairs, a trash bin, and a building with red and white striped awning.

A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand with a lamp, a painting of boats, and a bottle of champagne on the bed.

A living room with a blue sofa, a patterned pillow, and a 'Put-in-Bay' sign on the wall.

A view from inside a house looking out to a driveway with a parked car and a white fence.

12. Bay Lodging Resort

6.1 mi from North Shore Alvar Nature Preserve

Cindy

£98

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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

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

A vending machine stocked with various snacks.

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

13. Cedar Cove

12.4 mi from North Shore Alvar Nature Preserve

Melissa

£61

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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

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

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

A spacious living area with a wooden staircase, a dining table with chairs, a sofa, and a kitchen area with cabinets and appliances.

14. The Bays Edge

10.1 mi from North Shore Alvar Nature Preserve

Lawanna

£216

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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

A bathroom with a toilet, sink, and shower.

A well-maintained lawn, a large tree, and a building with a flag.

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

15. Stay Inn

12.2 mi from North Shore Alvar Nature Preserve

June

£68

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

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.

A coffee station with two coffee machines, a coffee press, and various coffee-related items on a wooden counter.

A hotel lobby with a sofa, chairs, a TV, a plant, and a fruit display.

16. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sandusky by IHG

12.3 mi from North Shore Alvar Nature Preserve

Sue

£74

includes taxes & fees

22 Nov - 23 Nov

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Compare popular hotels close to North Shore Alvar Nature Preserve

Property	Property class	Guest rating
The Wave at Marblehead	9.2 Wonderful 413 reviews	View
Sleep Inn & Suites Port Clinton	8.6 Excellent 1,003 reviews	View
Hotel Kilbourne Downtown Sandusky	9.0 Wonderful 758 reviews	View
Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton Port Clinton Catawba Island	9.2 Wonderful 125 reviews	View
The Fountain Inn	8.2 Very good 82 reviews	View

Top North Shore Alvar Nature Preserve Hotel Reviews

Kelleys Island Venture Resort

10/10 Excellent

"GREAT PLACE CLEAN,STAFF FRIENDLY,COMFORTABLE ROOM,BEAUTIFUL VIEW1"

Cedar Cottage - Kelleys Island (Lake Erie) Vacation Retreat

10/10 Excellent

"The house looked exactly as advertised. It was spacious and very cute. Mark hooked us up with a golf cart thru the neighbor, who delivered and picked it up for no additional charge. Our dog enjoyed the yard and the fact that the house is at the end of the road meant he could be trusted off leash. The island was surprisingly closed down for the first week of October. The coffee shop was only available Sat/Sun, which was very disappointing because I hadn't packed any and it was really expensive at the store. We did get to eat at The Groove, which was excellent. The calmness of the island really allowed us to take a break from everyday life."

Modern A-Frame + Backyard + Firepit + BBQ

10/10 Excellent

"We loved our stay at this property! The open layout was spacious, and the first-floor main bedroom with walkout patio doors was convenient. The loft upstairs made a perfect hangout spot with its TV area and two beds. The location is great for nature lovers; we easily walked to East Quarry, North Pond, and Scheele Preserve, and the famous Glacial Grooves are just a short golf cart ride away. Just a heads-up for pet owners: the indoor floors were slick for our dogs. If your dogs have problems with slipping, you might want to bring a few rugs. The property feels very private, with just one house close by on the left, while the right side is a wooded tree lot. We rented a golf cart to travel downtown and explore the rest of the island, but the property itself is wonderfully quiet. It felt very relaxing at night sitting around the fire pit, completely away from all the downtown noise. Highly recommended!"

Glacier Suite at Kelley's Island Venture Resort

10/10 Excellent

"Love the location and pool hot tub! We have been coming for several years. Staff was super helpful and friendly as always. The grounds and bugs on the exterior near the lights could have used some attention. It did not stop us from having a wonderful time."

Vineyard Suite at Kelley's Island Venture Resort

8/10 Good

"Room was good plenty of room carpet had some large stains but everything else was clean. The only real issue was the pool and hot tub. Poorly maintained not very clean none of the pumps were running in the pool or the hot tub water was low in the hot tub below the skimmer. Probably would have been pretty good if someone was carrying for them."

On Island Time at Kelleys! Downtown Area

10/10 Excellent

"Beautiful Condo."

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!"

Large Family Gathering Kelleys Island Rental

10/10 Excellent

"Overall we had a good time."

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 96 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.

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

Expedia has 96 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. The Wave at Marblehead

2. Sleep Inn & Suites Port Clinton

3. Hotel Kilbourne Downtown Sandusky

4. Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton Port Clinton Catawba Island

5. The Fountain Inn

6. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Port Clinton-Catawba Island by IHG

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

8. Super 8 by Wyndham Sandusky

9. Cedar Stables Inn and Suites

10. Avalon Inn

11. South Beach Resort Hotel

12. Bay Lodging Resort

13. Cedar Cove

14. The Bays Edge

15. Stay Inn

16. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sandusky by IHG

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Top North Shore Alvar Nature Preserve Hotel Reviews

Kelleys Island Venture Resort

Cedar Cottage - Kelleys Island (Lake Erie) Vacation Retreat

Modern A-Frame + Backyard + Firepit + BBQ

Glacier Suite at Kelley's Island Venture Resort

Vineyard Suite at Kelley's Island Venture Resort

On Island Time at Kelleys! Downtown Area

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

New! Large 2 Bedroom Kelleys Island Condo

Large Family Gathering Kelleys Island Rental

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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