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Steelhead Inn

Erie - PA · United States

3005 West 12Th StView location

6.4/10Good431 Reviews
Cleanliness7.0/107.0
Service7.4/107.4
Comfort6.4/106.4
Condition6.2/106.2
Location10.0/1010.0
Neighborhood8.0/108.0
Amenities5.8/105.8
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About Steelhead Inn

When you stay at Steelhead Inn in Erie, you'll be in the business district, a 2-minute drive from Waldameer Water World and 7 minutes from Bayfront Convention Center. This motel is 5. 7 mi (9. 2 km) from Millcreek Mall and 13.

1 mi (21 km) from Presque Isle Downs and Casino. Enjoy the recreation opportunities such as an outdoor pool or make use of other amenities including complimentary wireless Internet access. The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Free self parking is available onsite.

Make yourself at home in one of the 28 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Wired and wireless Internet access is complimentary, while 32-inch flat-screen televisions with cable programming provide entertainment. Bathrooms with showers are provided.

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When you stay at Steelhead Inn in Erie, you'll be in the business district, within a 10-minute drive of Millcreek Mall and Splash Lagoon. This motel is 6.9 mi (11.1 km) from Presque Isle Beach and 9.2 mi (14.8 km) from Presque Isle Downs and Casino.

Make yourself at home in one of the 28 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Wired and wireless internet access is complimentary, while 32-inch flat-screen televisions with cable programming provide entertainment. Bathrooms have showers and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and coffee/tea makers, and housekeeping is provided on request.

The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Free self parking is available onsite.

Popular amenities

Free WiFi
Parking available
Dining services
Concierge
Laundry
Non-smoking

Check-in and check-out

Check-in from 3:00 PM
Check-in until 11:00 PM
Check-out until 11:00 AM
Minimum check-in age 18

Hotel policies

No rollaway/extra beds available No cribs (infant beds) available No elevators Professional property host/manager Pets not allowed

Cleaning and safety

Essential Travel
Essential workers only - NO

Important information

  • Property Alerts

    You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

    • Cash deposit: USD 50 per accommodation, per stay

    We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

  • Special Instructions
    The front desk is open daily from 9:30 AM - 11:00 PM. To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. If you are planning to arrive after 6 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions. The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.
  • Instructions
    • 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 and cash
    • Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
  • Minimal age
    18
  • Spoken Language

    English

Nearby attractions

Tom Ridge Center 1.4 km / 0.9 mi
Puptopia 1.5 km / 1 mi
Waldameer & Water World 1.6 km / 1 mi
Beach no.1 2.4 km / 1.5 mi
Lake Erie 2.5 km / 1.5 mi
Horstman & Son's Dog Park 3.2 km / 2 mi
Barracks Beach 3.4 km / 2.1 mi
The Carrie T. Watson Garden Club Memorial Labyrinth 3.7 km / 2.3 mi
Lake Erie Arboretum at Frontier 3.9 km / 2.4 mi
All an Act Theatre Production 5.3 km / 3.3 mi
Gannon University 6.3 km / 3.9 mi
Erie County Historical Society-Hagen History Center 6.3 km / 3.9 mi
Beach no.6 6.4 km / 4 mi
Erie Playhouse 6.4 km / 4 mi
Asbury Woods Nature Center 6.4 km / 4 mi

Hotel facilities & services

Services and fees can vary. Check the selected room details and hotel policies before booking.

  • Total number of rooms: 28
  • motel
  • Check-in hour
  • Check-out hour
  • Wi-fi
  • Laundry service
  • Outdoor freshwater pool: 1
  • Non-smoking establishment
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
Meal plans

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  • SINGLE SUPERIORSINGLE • SUPERIORSGL.SU

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    SINGLE SUPERIOR

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    SUPERIOR

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    Room code: SGL.SU

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  • FAMILY ROOM THREE BEDSFAMILY ROOM • THREE BEDSFAM.3B

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    FAMILY ROOM THREE BEDS

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    Guests: 1–8 • Adults: max. 8 • Children: max. 5
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    THREE BEDS

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    Room code: FAM.3B

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  • DOUBLE STANDARDDOUBLE • STANDARD • 1 BedroomDBL.ST

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    DOUBLE STANDARD

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    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
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    1
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    DOUBLE
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    STANDARD

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    Room code: DBL.ST

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    • Wi-fi

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  • DOUBLE KING SIZE BEDDOUBLE • KING SIZE BEDDBL.KG

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    DOUBLE KING SIZE BED

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    Room code: DBL.KG

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  • SINGLE ECONOMYSINGLE • ECONOMYSGL.EY

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    SINGLE ECONOMY

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    Room code: SGL.EY

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  • DOUBLE TWO DOUBLE BEDSDOUBLE • TWO DOUBLE BEDSDBL.2D

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    DOUBLE TWO DOUBLE BEDS

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    TWO DOUBLE BEDS

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    Room code: DBL.2D

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  • FAMILY ROOM WITH DOUBLE BEDFAMILY ROOM • WITH DOUBLE BEDFAM.DB

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    FAMILY ROOM WITH DOUBLE BED

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    Guests: 1–8 • Adults: max. 8 • Children: max. 5
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    FAMILY ROOM
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    WITH DOUBLE BED

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    Room code: FAM.DB

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  • Double or Twin STANDARDDouble or Twin • STANDARDDBT.ST

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    Double or Twin STANDARD

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–6 • Adults: max. 6 • Children: max. 3
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    Double or Twin
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    Room code: DBT.ST

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  • Room ECONOMYRoom • ECONOMYROO.EY

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    Room ECONOMY

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–10 • Adults: max. 10 • Children: max. 6
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    ECONOMY

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    Room code: ROO.EY

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  • TRIPLE COMFORTTRIPLE • COMFORTTPL.OM

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    TRIPLE COMFORT

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    Guests: 1–5 • Adults: max. 3 • Children: max. 4
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    TRIPLE
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    COMFORT

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    Room code: TPL.OM

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Guest reviews

What other guests saying about Steelhead Inn

6.4
Good
431 Reviews
Cleanliness
7.0 /10
Service
7.4 /10
Comfort
6.4 /10
Condition
6.2 /10
Location
10.0 /10
Neighborhood
8.0 /10
Amenities
5.8 /10
100 reviews shown
2/10
Poor
05 Aug 2026
Jaya
When I arrived the clerk appeared to be new at his job and the young person teaching him chose to ignore my desire to check in and go to my room and instead spent 30 minutes instructing the new employee in how to check someone into a room. I will be sure never to stay here again for any reason.
8/10
Excellent
05 Aug 2026
Lacie
My children and I stayed in the family room. It was perfect for what we needed, close to presque isle, 3 beds, fridge with freezer and microwave. There was a mouse that visited our bathroom at night. Note that there is NOT any free breakfast on weekdays.
2/10
Poor
03 Aug 2026
Angel
The room was fithy. Half of the plugs didn't work. Not enough lighting. The carport was so dirty that after a shower my feet were dirt from walking in the room. The mattress cover was dirty and old. The box spring cover was dirty and old. Front desk staff was rude. Cleaning staff and maintenance were very nice. They still use keys but because the door knob was damage i had a hard time getting into my room.Breakfast was cheap and only on Saturday and Sunday. The picture don't match the property at all. It is run down, the wifi was awful couldn't work while there. Parking is okay as long as the residents aren't using it. There are people that live there that keep there animals outside all day on chains. I paid to much for this room. I have never stayed in such a awful hotel in Erie. I WILL NEVER STAY HERE AGAIN!! I advise no one does.
10/10
Exceptional
02 Aug 2026
Brandon
Good place for a quick weekend stay for our fishing trip.
2/10
Poor
01 Aug 2026
paul
We booked for 2 days paid 203$ and they said it was only for 1 day and chased us out said it was for 1 day im upset
4/10
Poor
31 Jul 2026
sergey
well, first of all, it was falsely advertised as free breakfast, which was not provided. which did not make us happy with a child. price did not correlate with the room. they managed to put 2 beds in a room when originally was one, so one should squeeze between the bed and wall (3-4\" space) to get into it. wi-fi is a joke, even after rebooting the extender, wi-fi signal periodically disappeared. too bad, the location is fantastic, but humans can ruin all good, we know this well.
6/10
Pleasant
27 Jul 2026
Tracy
No pool as advertised, supposedly closed for mataniece, in July . very small rooms , but people up all night taking and smoking outside
8/10
Excellent
07 Jul 2026
Anthony G
There were a few small ants in the hotel room.
Self
6/10
Pleasant
07 Jul 2026
John
Room was clean
8/10
Excellent
22 Jun 2026
George
The Steelhead Inn is a clean no frills motel with fantastic location to restaurants and Presque Isle State Park. It is our 'go to' location for rwasonably
4/10
Poor
17 Jun 2026
Aileen
On entering, the room smelled like body odor/unclean carpet. This was lessened enough to just spend one night (we were pressed for time and would be leaving early the next AM anyhow) by turning the fan on on the air conditioner, but the smell did remain and there were some fruit flies in the bathroom. Additionally a long-term guest in Rm 7 or 8 made us uncomfortable by staring hard at us every time we walked by/were outside of our room.
2/10
Poor
14 Jun 2026
John
STAY AWAY FROM THIS PLACE! An absolute hell hole , have a “maintenance man” living in the parking lot . The fridge was broken and not fixed, the ac was broken and not fixed . The room claimed it accommodated 12 people but only accommodated 3 people . An the staff is a nightmare. Spent 400 for 2 nights and in the family room you’re only proved a microwave so we were grilling and they told us that it’s not allowed and made us cook elsewhere . Take your hard earned money elsewhere
Family
6/10
Pleasant
16 May 2026
Michael
There was no type of breakfast as stated including no coffee. Pillows were completely flat with hardly any stuffing. Asked for 3 more and kindly brought 3 decent ones. Room had carpet and not laminate flooring as stated. AC was not needed it was a cooler day. Shower was decent but only half dollar size soap discs .
Friends
4/10
Poor
06 Feb 2026
Ricky
The room felt neglected. The bed was rigid and had significant sag to it. Couldn't get into any comfortable positions. The air handler was very loud and squealing. We had no water overnight in the first night of the stay in our room. I do understand that it was very cold outside, however our plumbing lines were run inside the bathroom walls . Ultimately, we did not stay the weekend as planned and left overnight during the first night.
Business
2/10
Poor
10 Oct 2025
James
Steelhead Inn is a hangout for riff raff. Super sketchy people everywhere. We had to leave in the middle of the night due to loud guests next to us. I felt really unsafe. Room was dirty. No toilet paper. Drug and alcohol abuse everywhere to be seen. Perminant residents here, living like the place is a drug house. An absolute horrible experience. DO NOT STAY HERE!!!
Family_with_children
8/10
Excellent
04 Oct 2025
Zach
Was definitely a decent place to stay. You do get what you pay for though. Walls are pretty thin, so you might hear the people next to you. The bed wasnt uncomfortable but definitely worn out. The bathroom is very small but clean. We did have to go ask for toliet paper, as there was none left in the room. Overall, not a terrible place to spend a night, not sure if I would stay longer though.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
20 Sep 2025
Tim
Clean. Rooms nicely redone. Pillows soft, cheap.
10/10
Exceptional
11 Sep 2025
Theodore
very cute last minute booking. love the fishing theme, the neighbors were very polite & kept to their business. Didn't have time to try the pool but it looked nice!
Leisure Family
2/10
Poor
07 Sep 2025
Jennifer
Room and bathroom very small & dirty. No towels in bathroom. We didn’t stay left within 15 minutes to get another hotel. No refund from establishment out $150.
😡
Leisure Family
4/10
Poor
02 Sep 2025
LInnéa
Weird smell in room. There was supposed to be breakfast; the first day it opened 10min late, the next day it didn't open at all (it was a holiday, but there was no mentioning on this neither on the door nor at check-in).
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
01 Sep 2025
Amanda
It was great
Leisure Family_with_children
4/10
Poor
24 Aug 2025
Robert
No ice machine, had to go to office a few times to get things fixed. Probably will not stay again
Leisure Family
2/10
Poor
18 Aug 2025
Verified traveler

No way.

I fell. Got hurt. In the hospital and they say they can't do anything. Very dangerous grounds.
Friends_and_family Family
6/10
Pleasant
11 Aug 2025
Mike
No pool no ice
2/10
Poor
05 Aug 2025
Siobhan
We walked into our room at 10 pm, number 17 two weekends ago, and walked into, no less, than 100 sewer flies all over the room. Called the front desk and waited 30 minutes for maintenance to tell us that ‘yeah he knew that there was a problem, but don’t know what’ My husband said right away ‘there’s no P-trap in the shower’. We requested sheets and pillowcases because there were flies all over the bed . We went in in office in the morning, asked to see the manager, and the girl said that she was out of town. I said we would like to request a partial refund. This is unacceptable, gross, I could barely sleep and didn’t take a shower, and the girl said “well if you need to take a shower, I can put you in another room to do that’. I said ‘we’re checking out today as planned’. Never heard from the manager and when our travel agent called, they said Steelhead denied any refund at all saying that I was offered another place to stay and declined it. The girl flat out lied and yet still haven’t heard from the owner. We have been staying there for years and deserve better than this as a customer.
6/10
Pleasant
01 Aug 2025
Patricia
This motel was very clean, especially the bathroom. The beds were not comfy, pillows were lacking, and the wiring for the coffee maker/microwave was sketchy. Also, the TV remote didn't work and had to be replaced. Then, the TV just shut off and wouldn't come back on as we were getting ready to leave.
Leisure Family
6/10
Pleasant
30 Jul 2025
Martha
Good place to spend the night
Partner
2/10
Poor
27 Jul 2025
bailey

disgusting

Formal Request for Full Refund Due to Uninhabitable Conditions – July 12 Stay

To Steelhead Inn Management,

I am writing to formally request a full refund for my stay at your property on July 12, 2024, which I booked through Hotels.com. The conditions of the room and the experience I endured with my family were unacceptable, especially under the circumstances we were facing.

That evening, I had just left the emergency room after my husband was treated for heat exhaustion. I was alone with him and our two young children, trying to find a safe place to rest after a chaotic and frightening day. What I found at Steelhead Inn was the opposite of safe, clean, or acceptable.

The issues included:
•A broken television, for which you sent a maintenance worker to our room after 10 PM, further disrupting our already stressed and exhausted family.
•A shower so full of bugs it could not drain, making it impossible for anyone to bathe. The infestation was deeply unsanitary and disturbing.
•We were forced to pack up and move rooms late at night — an unreasonable and distressing situation with two small children.

This was not a minor inconvenience. It was a nightmare stay after a medical emergency, and it failed to provide even the most basic standard of hospitality and hygiene. No family should have to endure what we did.

I am requesting a full refund of returned to my original form of payment, within 7 business days. If I do not receive confirmation of this refu
4/10
Poor
26 Jul 2025
Wayne
Room 28 stank badly of smoke. The second room was ok. It wasn't very clean
Leisure Family_with_children
4/10
Poor
24 Jul 2025
edward

Very rundown.

I’ve seen cheap hotels before, but usually they are making some effort to improve. This hotel seems like it gave up on that long ago. Instead of just having one thing wrong with the room, there were several. Bugs everywhere, a bent door that doesn’t seal, a wet floor from overflowing toilet, a bed that is caved in in the middle. A TV that doesn’t work. An air conditioner with all of the knobs broke off. A toilet that doesn’t completely flush and just all around outdated.
Partner
2/10
Poor
20 Jul 2025
Kimberly
Check-In was easy and fast but other than that it was a very bad experience. Room was very small. Bathroom is almost claustrophobic neighbors screamed and yelled all night long fighting. I had no TV waited up till 3:00 a.m. for somebody to come and fix it and they never came
Leisure Partner
6/10
Pleasant
13 Jul 2025
Ana Laura
It's okay for a one night thing, but definitely no more than that
Leisure Partner
2/10
Poor
12 Jul 2025
Dustin

NOT FOR FAMILIES

WARNING!!! There are multiple unsavory long-term residences at this property. It is NOT family friendly.
Friends_and_family Family
2/10
Poor
06 Jul 2025
Sarah
From the moment I pulled in I knew it was going to be a disaster. The property looks rough and the pool is green and cloudy. When we entered our room it was hot and SUPER small. We turned on the yellow stained, dusty window unit AC and got an unpleasant musty smell. At first glance it was clean but as we looked around we discovered a dirty bathroom, a used washcloth still in the shower, bugs in the sink, stained furniture, etc. We had to ask for toilet paper and towels because there were none. When we got the towels there were stains all over them. The walls are paper thin, which was unfortunate at 3am when the neighbors were fighting about getting high after we seen them standing in their doorway smoking what looked like a crack pipe. I felt extremely uncomfortable and unsafe, we blocked the door nightly with a chair because there is no deadbolts on the door by the way. Had I had the means to do so, I would have turned around and left the minute I seen the room. But, if you’re looking for a quick fix or possibly a prostitute, this place is perfect for you!
Leisure Family_with_children
6/10
Pleasant
06 Jul 2025
J
The rooms are on the small side they are clean you get what you pay for if you want 5 star pay more get more this is more for basically an out of towner wanting a bed for the night it does have a pool
Leisure Family_with_children
6/10
Pleasant
29 Jun 2025
Lisa
It was clean and staff was friendly. Pool was dirty and not open. Door to office/continental breakfast locked this morning. No staff present.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
22 Jun 2025
Abbe
Nice motel. Great for a quick trip to Erie.
Leisure Partner
2/10
Poor
21 Jun 2025
Rebecca
I stayed because they have a heated pool advertised. We checked in in 6/19 and stayed for 2 nights. Upon checking in I asked to cancel due to the pool not being open. They said I couldn’t. We went to our room. The tv didn’t work. There was no lightbulb in the lamp. The beds were so soft and the springs were poking through. The pillows were so soft. We had to climb over the bed to get to the fridge. The tv was reprogrammed and would randomly shut off and change stations. The shower didn’t drain and the toilet didn’t flush. I would not stay here!!
Leisure Family
2/10
Poor
31 May 2025
Amelia
I inquired about late check-in because we were driving in from Ft. Wayne, Indiana. The front desk associate said they would leave the motel room door unlocked with they key inside. This made us very uncomfortable because it's very unsafe. My mother paid for the room for this reason and asked for a refund but was denied.
When we arrived to the motel room, it was dirty and unclean. There were people hanging outside the rooms and drinking and smoking. The property felt unsafe. We left the property and went somewhere else for the night. I really would like for my mom to get her money back.
Leisure
4/10
Poor
14 May 2025
Maichel
Stayed a property for the night. I came back to room late and when I went for a shower, I realized there was no towels in my room. Nor was there toilet paper. There was dirt in the corner of the bathroom and the one duvet cover on the bed had a stain. Person next to me was smoking and could smell it in my room and hear them coughing all night. The staff was very pleasant but the place needs cleaned better and room that have supplies like toilet paper and shower linen.
Business Friends
8/10
Excellent
10 May 2025
Mary Elizabet
Affordable, good location, bed was a bit uncomfortable
Self
2/10
Poor
06 May 2025
Erin

Terrible!

Don't stay here
Business
4/10
Poor
24 Apr 2025
Youwen
Description is
Self
2/10
Poor
30 Jan 2025
Danielle
Did not stay at this motel! They were closed when I arrived. Had to get another hotel.
Business
4/10
Poor
08 Jan 2025
yvon
No heat Room very cold
6/10
Pleasant
02 Jan 2025
Rebecca
My refrigerator didn’t work and the room had ants in the shower and on the floor
Business_and_leisure Self
2/10
Poor
30 Dec 2024
Verified traveler

4 total trips with 50/50 good and bad reviews

The first time that we stayed here, it was good. The room was stocked and clean and check in was a breeze.

The second time, we had people screaming and cussing each other out in the parking lot in the middle of the night. The TV in the room that we were in didnt work and they said that they would fix it but never did. We had to ask for towels multiple times and the dirty sheets from the prior guests were still on the floor in the room.

The following week we came up again and a friend of ours got the same room as we had for the second trip and complained of people screaming at each other and fighting in the middle of the night. The TV was also still not fixed. Our room was better that trip so we gave it one more go this past weekend.

The room was dirty. The sheets had hair all over them, the pillows had hair and spots (orange/brown blood like color) on them, there were medical tape chunks on the inside of the bathroom door frame with what looks like blood under them. There was no remote for the AC/fan/heating unit so we had to get a step stool from our vehicle to turn the heat on. We stayed here because we needed a place to sleep and shower and that was pretty much it. We leave the room before light to fish and dont return until well after dark so we don't need anything fancy but this time was enough. We will be finding somewhere else from now on.

I don't like to be the person to leave negative reviews but some things are just too much to ignore.
Friends_and_family Friends
10/10
Exceptional
27 Oct 2024
Kenneth

A nice little place

Room was comfortable and clean, it also has a microwave and mini-fridge. Staff was excellent and friendly.
Friends_and_family Family
4/10
Poor
24 Oct 2024
Charlotte
Old and run down in to do improvement, paint ,fix walls, only one chair in room.
Leisure Friends
4/10
Poor
24 Oct 2024
Pam
Convenience and good restaurants close by
6/10
Pleasant
16 Oct 2024
Rebecca
It was okay
Leisure Self
2/10
Poor
10 Oct 2024
Dean
Our first room was nice inside, but the walls are thin and the guy next to ours had their TV on really loud so late, so we asked if we could move. Then the took us to another room next to a lady who had a dog, then they thought that was not a good idea, so the took us to another room which seems nice as well, but then more problems started. There was a group of guys outside two rooms down carrying on to all hours of the night. I was concerned about saying anything to them because they were loud and they were talking about some bad things. At 2:30 am I was awakened with laughing and loud talking outside. then they quited down. then at 4:30 am more loud noises and loud talking. Then at 6 am a tow truck arriving in front of our room making loud noises. Just as the sun came up, the group of guys left and the party was over. The motel should not have allowed this to happen. I didn't want to say anything to them because of fear of retaliation and possible vandalisim of my car. We did not feel safe and it was not worth it at all. I DO NOT recommend staying here.
Partner
2/10
Poor
24 Sep 2024
Verified traveler
I had a very bad experience at Steelhead Inn - I arrived the evening of my reservation and they had no rooms for me; they had overbooked the Inn. I had to scramble to find another hotel room in the city. I thought it was unacceptable how they handle the property reservations, and the front desk staff told me this has happened before.
6/10
Pleasant
13 Sep 2024
Patrick
The walls a thin and noises in neighboring rooms are audible. There was a strong smell of mold in the bathroom. On the positive side, the property is clean and rooms are equipped with microwaves and minifridges.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
09 Sep 2024
Sean
Stayed here to run the Erie marathon, very helpful staff let me check in early and were helpful in accommodating me to leave a bit later in the day.
Leisure Self
8/10
Excellent
08 Sep 2024
Alicia
Nice staff
10/10
Exceptional
05 Sep 2024
Kristina
I loved staying here and had a truly wonderful time. It’s very quiet and the staff is super nice. I will definitely stay here again!
Leisure Self
6/10
Pleasant
02 Sep 2024
Lisa
room was clean. we thought the bed was uncomfortable but beds are a personal preference, others may love it. website states office is open from 9:30am-11pm. we got there a little before 2:30, no one around. number on window to call for help, no one answered. finally after 10 minutes i saw a worker, he said he would get someone. she told we can't check in until 3pm! i have NEVER been told by any motel or hotel i couldn't check in if i was a bit early. i was told to come back after 3! wi-fi wouldn't work in my room. i told front desk but she said it was an incorrect password....well, it works 3 doors up. told another worker about it and he said he would check it out, it didn't work the entire time we were there unless i went 3 doors closer to the office.
Leisure Partner
4/10
Poor
26 Aug 2024
George
just felt unsafe
10/10
Exceptional
08 Aug 2024
MARK
good price. Noisy
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
05 Aug 2024
John
The motel is a nice, quiet place close to the Peninsula, which was why we chose it! The staff was outstanding. It was decent in cleanliness. Room features all worked including air! And it was very affordable!! Great deal for the price!!
Leisure Partner
4/10
Poor
04 Aug 2024
Deirdre
Pool was dirty and bedsprings were broken.making bed slant downhill..staff was rude upon checkout when told about boxsprings. She acted like we must have broken them. We didnt tell them the night before due to it being late when we realized it and we just propped it up best we could.
Leisure Family
6/10
Pleasant
03 Aug 2024
Anthony
Only need a place to sleep, it was had a bed. Was shocked when i touched the refrigerator and air conditioner burned up in the middle of the night but the bed was fine
Leisure
4/10
Poor
01 Aug 2024
Edward
Got good sleep first night but the night of Sat. 7/28/2024, neighboring guests were sitting outside nearby and talking loudly until 2:45 AM!
Self
6/10
Pleasant
27 Jul 2024
Janice
No coffee maker in the room even though there were coffee cups and coffee provided. Saw bugs in bathroom. Air conditioner very loud and old. Comfy bed. Neighbor's child came in our room when one of us stepped outside to car.
Leisure Partner
2/10
Poor
26 Jul 2024
Joel
DO NOT STAY HERE!!! I checked in and was given a key to a room that was already occupied. I knew that it was already occupied because there was luggage in the room when I opened the door. Luckily the person occupying the room wasn’t in there, or that would’ve been very awkward. I went back to the front desk to bring it to their attention and they gave me a key to another room and that room had stained sheets, and the bathroom wasn’t cleaned thoroughly. I went to the front desk and asked to just cancel the reservation because I was unhappy with the service. They informed me that I would have to cancel with Expedia. Once I called Expedia to cancel, Expedia said that they would have to call the property to confirm the situation. Once the representative from Expedia got back on the line, they told me that this establishment is denying the refund. I called the property and the property manager was very nasty. Please don’t waste your money here. Learn from my experience. I hope this helps the next person with their booking.
Family
4/10
Poor
26 Jul 2024
Verified traveler

Dead mouse in already filthy pool

We took our daughter to the beach for a few days and stayed here. The room is what it is...it's an older place, we get that. No problem. But the pool was absolutely filthy...not even close to being clean enough for a person to be in. Especially with the dead, bloated mouse that floated around in it all weekend.
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
13 Jul 2024
Sheri

End of trip stay

This hotel is only about 2 years old. Very nice, very convenient & we like it
Partner
4/10
Poor
12 Jul 2024
Sarah

Baby Cockroach Bed

The front desk attendant was nice, the room was fine. We just needed a place to stay for the night. The biggest issue is that when we went to bed, we found a dead baby cockroach on the top sheet. I went to the front office, but it was late so they were closed. I snapped a picture of it and we threw it away and went to bed because it was late. I attempted to go talk to someone in the office at 11am, but no one was there. The office hours said they started at 11am. They had a number to call for assistance, when I called no one answered. Check out time was 11, so I ended up just putting my key through the drop slot and was never able to actually speak to anyone about the bug in our bed.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
08 Jul 2024
amy
Very nice people
Business_and_leisure Family
4/10
Poor
06 Jul 2024
toni
The price was good but the bathroom had bugs in and the TV did not work
Leisure Family
2/10
Poor
06 Jul 2024
Brandi
First things first I have worked in hospitality so i am a very picky person when it comes to hotels/motels. When we arrived we were early and we were told we cold look at the room but it wasnt finished yet. We noticed a whole bed set was missing from the room. They gave us another room but the floors were covered in dirt, the coffee maker was used and never cleaned after previous guests. The air conditioner when turned on left a FOUL ODOR to the point of making me nauseous! We checked out at 5am to find a better room for our last night in Erie. I reccommend lake breeze its very clean, no foul odors, and excellent rates!
Leisure Family_with_children
6/10
Pleasant
29 Jun 2024
Lucy
The staff was very friendly! Owner needs to take more pride in property. The maintenance and maid were great made up for the owner. Bed and shower were good property is old and needs work.
Leisure Family
4/10
Poor
18 Jun 2024
Ashley

Okay Motel

It was a basic motel but the sheets were very stained and dirty.

Woke up early morning to someone screaming and cursing.

Gentleman working front desk was nice.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
02 Jun 2024
Eric
Friendly staff, good location. Walls are semi thin, but was expected.no issues with anything
Friends_and_family Friends
10/10
Exceptional
24 Apr 2024
Enrique
The staff is absolutely amazing, rooms well maintained, an ideal location, and an almost non-existent noise level all while being priced at an affordable price. I would highly recommend checking out the Steelhead Inn for anyone looking to visit the Erie area.
Leisure Family_with_children
6/10
Pleasant
21 Apr 2024
Abigail
It’s simple and nice , the bed was super comfy and the heater heated up the room almost instantly . A little tlc would step the place up some, the dresser drawers were rough and sitting crooked, the trim pin the bathroom was poorly put together,
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
14 Apr 2024
Charles
Great place, we will be back again and again.
Leisure Partner
4/10
Poor
10 Apr 2024
Julie
Our room had a horrible smell - a combination of cigarettes and dead fish. We couldn’t open the mini fridge without being hit with the smell of death. The cigarette scent wafted in every time the heat kicked on. We decided to check out early due to the smell. The rooms are great for people going to hunt or fish, but not for a small family.
Leisure Family_with_children
4/10
Poor
09 Apr 2024
Trevor
Paid 380$ for 1 night even with vacancies, looked again it was 59$ for 1 night. Price gouged for the eclipse. Sink was clogged, cable cord was missing. Sheets had black stains on them. Sound of slow dripping water all night. Mattresses were probably 20 years old along with comforters. Staff was friendly and engaging. Needs major renovations. Great location
Leisure Family_with_children
6/10
Pleasant
18 Feb 2024
Molly
Decently cheap room for a couple nights, smelled heavily.of smoke and the toilet isn't bolted down securely to the floor. Overall I'd stay here again for the price.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
10 Dec 2023
Quiana
Great for the price
Business Self
4/10
Poor
21 Oct 2023
Myron
Staff was excelent, location and area was good, however there were a lot of people living there and the walls were paper thin. Only a single door knob on doors.
Business_and_leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
16 Oct 2023
Justin
Friendly staff and a great place to stay for fishing trip with friends!
Friends_and_family Friends
4/10
Poor
08 Oct 2023
Bobbijo
The lady who checked me in was super nice, nut the hitel needs some cosmetic work and the walls r very thin. Outside noise was terrible and i could hear everything in the room beside me.
Leisure Self
8/10
Excellent
05 Oct 2023
Verified traveler
The bed was comfortable. The location was convenient. It was an old-fashioned motel that still used an actual key for the door. The room and bathroom were also old-fashioned. It was comfortable for the one night I was there.
Self
2/10
Poor
12 Sep 2023
Cynthia
The rooms were in need of updating. Very noisy!!!!

I have stayed there before and it was okay. After this stay will not stay there again. 🙁
Leisure Self
4/10
Poor
10 Sep 2023
David
Stuck with this as Erie motels set high rates for the weekend. Still came in over $100. Every thing in the room was old and threadbare. Didn’t use old room air condition for fear of getting Legionaire’s disease. I did get a good night’s sleep however and the tv was small but worked. Bathroom was cramped and didn’t use shower. New plumbing fixtures were need as well as new carpeting in room.
6/10
Pleasant
05 Sep 2023
Alexandra
Strange smell in room when I unplugged the l air fresheners. Had to put them back in.
4/10
Poor
27 Aug 2023
kenneth
Location was the only thing good about this place
Bathroom toilet was loose and rocked back and forth, yo couldn’t sit on the toilet and close the door unless you basically sat side ways,TV did not work, room was dirty,
Pool was dirty, ice machine didn’t work, furniture in the room was literally peeling apart.
We stayed her for years and this year it has really gone downhill
10/10
Exceptional
16 Aug 2023
Henry

smothe

smothe
Self
6/10
Pleasant
15 Aug 2023
Amanda
It was a good room for the price but they have a family living in the corner they were up screaming at there kids all night the first night second night they were partying all night very hard to sleep with that much noise
Leisure Partner
4/10
Poor
08 Aug 2023
John
Beds suck rooms are rented to low-income people that look criminals.
8/10
Excellent
07 Aug 2023
Gage
This place wasn't that bad. People have to understand that this isn't a massive chain hotel. It's a motel. It worked amazing and it was in a perfect location. Staff was super friendly and plenty of parking. Sure the room and bathroom were a little smaller, but the AC worked amazing and it was so convenient to everything that Erie has to offer. I would definitely stay again.
Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
07 Aug 2023
Joseph
This was very nice and clean motel. It would be great for an overnight stop, or short duration casual visit. I had other expectations, and that is my problem not theirs.
Business_and_leisure Self
6/10
Pleasant
31 Jul 2023
Charles
Dirty
8/10
Excellent
29 Jul 2023
Linda

Adjoining Rooms

We stayed for 3 nights and did not spend much time in the rooms but they were very comfortable for sleeping. The major plus for us was the 2 rooms adjoined which was great for the family.
Friends_and_family Family
2/10
Poor
17 Jul 2023
deborah
Did not live up to the web site. no breakfast, the pool was green, and it says homely features. Little packets of shampoo and a hair dryer the did not work. Overall will not book here again.
Leisure Family_with_children
4/10
Poor
17 Jul 2023
Bryon
Our tiny room was musty dark and damp.The unsupervised kids in the next room stayed up late and loud. The good part was it was close to the beaches and cheap. So we got what we paid for.
Leisure Family_with_children
10/10
Exceptional
14 Jul 2023
Kelly
Laid back quiet atmosphere, great for relaxation.
Business Self

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Steelhead Inn
3005 West 12Th St, Erie, United States

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