Luxury Healing Hotels South Beach Resort Hotel
8620 East Bayshore Road, Marblehead, OH 43440, United States
HOTEL OVERVIEW
Honestly, I wasn’t expecting much when I first pulled up to the South Beach Resort Hotel on Bayshore Road – I mean, Marblehead isn’t exactly where you’d think to look for a solid resort experience. But you know what? This place actually surprised me in the best way possible. The location is pretty sweet if you know the area – you’re right there where the Marblehead Peninsula juts out into Lake Erie, and the views from the lakeside rooms are legitimately gorgeous. I stayed here during one of those perfect Ohio summer weekends when the lake was this incredible blue-green color, and honestly, it felt more like being at some coastal resort than stuck in the Midwest.
What really won me over was how they’ve managed to feel upscale without being stuffy about it. The lobby has this relaxed, beachy vibe (hence the name, I guess) with weathered wood accents and these huge windows that let in tons of natural light. Check-in was smooth – no waiting around, and the staff actually seemed to know their stuff about local attractions. The rooms are well, pretty standard four-star fare, but they’re clean and comfortable with decent space to spread out. I had one of the corner suites facing the water, and the sound of waves hitting the shore below was actually really soothing at night. Fair warning though – if you’re here during peak summer season or when there’s a big event at nearby Lakeside (that old Methodist resort community down the road), things can get pretty busy and parking becomes a bit of a hunt.
The restaurant situation is solid – not mind-blowing, but way better than I expected for a hotel this size in a smaller town like Marblehead. They do a nice job with fresh lake perch, and the Sunday brunch actually draws locals, which is always a good sign. The outdoor patio is where you want to be for dinner if the weather cooperates – you can watch the boats coming back into the harbor while you eat. Pool area gets crowded with families during the day, but it’s pretty peaceful in the early morning or after 7 PM. I spent a good chunk of my stay just walking the grounds and poking around downtown Marblehead – it’s only about a five-minute walk to the lighthouse and the little downtown strip with its antique shops and ice cream place. If you’re into the whole Sandusky/Cedar Point scene, you’re maybe twenty minutes away, but personally I think the charm here is in slowing down and enjoying the lake town pace. The 7.8 rating seems about right – it’s not going to blow your mind, but it’s a genuinely pleasant place to decompress, especially if you can snag one of those water-view rooms.
HOTEL HIGHLIGHTS
Reviews
Staff: 8.8
Comfort: 8.2
Location: 8.8
Free WiFi: 9.4
Facilities: 8.1
Cleanliness: 8.3
Value for money: 7.4
Bashir from United States
Greg was very nice and helpful. He made sure we like the room and suggested food options in the area. . The view was perfect!
Angelia from United States
Beautiful view of the bay
Joyce from United States
Christina from United States
Everything
Richard from United States
Location
Nice view
Kid friendly
Mary from United States
Basic. Alright to get your day started
Kim from United States
Beautiful property
Tina from United States
Nice location and water near was beautiful
Richard from United States
Everything was great but there was a lot of noise from adjoining units.... Squeaking floors and noise from the jet tubs.
Bice from United States
I liked the pools and the sitting areas by the lake. The pools were clean and the grounds were well kept.
SURROUNDINGS
What's nearby:
- Marblehead Lighthouse: 1.6 km
- African Safari Wildlife Park: 14 km
Restaurants & cafes:
- Cafe/bar Starbucks: 25 km
- Restaurant Wee Willys: 2.7 km
Closest airports:
- Pelee Island Airport: 67 km
- Sandusky County Regional Airport: 51 km
ROOMS
- Deluxe Double Room with Balcony with 2 double beds for 4 adults, 1 child
- Double Room with 2 double beds for 4 adults, 1 child
FACILITIES
Bedroom:
- Linen
General:
- Grocery deliveries Additional charge
- Vending machine (snacks)
- Vending machine (drinks)
- Designated smoking area
- Air conditioning
- Non-smoking throughout
- Heating
- Car hire
- Carpeted
- Lift
- Fan
- Ironing facilities
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Non-smoking rooms
- Iron
Kitchen:
- Coffee machine
- Tumble dryer
Bathroom:
- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Bath or shower
- Private bathroom
- Toilet
- Free toiletries
- Hairdryer
- Bath
- Shower
Outdoors:
- Picnic area
- Outdoor furniture
- Beachfront
- Sun terrace
- Private beach area
- Barbecue
- BBQ facilities
- Garden
Wellness:
- Kids' pool
- Spa/wellness packages
- Spa facilities
- Sun umbrellas
- Sun loungers or beach chairs
- Hot tub/Jacuzzi
- Massage Additional charge
- Spa and wellness centre Additional charge
Activities:
- Beach
- Badminton equipment
- Tennis equipment
- Water park Additional charge Off-site
- Water sport facilities on site Additional charge
- Mini golf Additional charge
- Snorkelling Additional charge
- Horse riding Additional charge Off-site
- Diving Additional charge
- Bowling Additional charge Off-site
- Cycling
- Hiking
- Canoeing Additional charge Off-site
- Children's playground
- Games room
- Fishing
- Golf course (within 3 km) Additional charge
- Tennis court
Living Area:
- Seating Area
Food & Drink:
- Fruits
- Wine/champagne Additional charge
- Tea/Coffee maker
Accessibility:
- Visual aids: Braille
- Higher level toilet
- Toilet with grab rails
- Wheelchair accessible
- Upper floors accessible by elevator
Room Amenities:
- Socket near the bed
- Clothes rack
Languages spoken:
- English
Cleaning services:
- Daily housekeeping
- Laundry Additional charge
Safety & security:
- Fire extinguishers
- CCTV outside property
- CCTV in common areas
- Smoke alarms
- Key card access
- Key access
- 24-hour security
Media & Technology:
- Flat-screen TV
- Cable channels
- Radio
- Telephone
- TV
Reception services:
- Concierge service
- Luggage storage
- Tour desk
- Express check-in/check-out
Business facilities:
- Meeting/banquet facilities Additional charge
Entertainment and family services:
- Kids' outdoor play equipment
- Board games/puzzles
- Books, DVDs, or music for children
- Board games/puzzles
Parking Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).:
- Electric vehicle charging station
- Accessible parking
4 swimming pools Pool 1 - outdoor Free! Pool 2 - outdoor Free! Pool 3 - outdoor Free! Pool 4 - outdoor Free!:
- Opening times
- Seasonal
- All ages welcome
- Pool with view
- Heated pool
- Shallow end
- Pool/beach towels
- Sun loungers or beach chairs
- Fence around pool
- Opening times
- Seasonal
- All ages welcome
- Pool with view
- Heated pool
- Shallow end
- Pool/beach towels
- Sun loungers or beach chairs
- Fence around pool
- Opening times
- Seasonal
- All ages welcome
- Pool with view
- Heated pool
- Shallow end
- Pool/beach towels
- Sun loungers or beach chairs
- Fence around pool
- Opening times
- Seasonal
- All ages welcome
- Pool with view
- Heated pool
- Shallow end
- Pool/beach towels
- Sun loungers or beach chairs
- Fence around pool
HOUSE RULES
Pets:
- Pets are not allowed.
Check-in:
- From 15:00 to 19:00
- Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
Check-out:
- From 08:00 to 11:00
Cancellation/prepayment:
- Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
HOTEL ADDRESS
8620 East Bayshore Road, Marblehead, OH 43440, United States
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