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The Washburn Inn - On the Lake

2.5 star property

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Boating
Aerial view
Terrace/patio
Front of property
Beach views

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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123 Harbor View Drive, Washburn, WI, 54891
  • Place, StageNorth
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Bayfield County Courthouse
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Houghton Falls Nature Preserve
    ‪5 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(57 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(122 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

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20 bedrooms, individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

7.4 out of 10
Good
(6 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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20 bedrooms, individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace

Traditional Suite, Multiple Beds

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Large Twin Futon

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About the area

Washburn

When you stay at The Washburn Inn - On the Lake in Washburn, you'll be connected to the convention center, just steps from Lake Superior and 4 minutes by foot from StageNorth. .This golf hotel is 3.1 mi (5 km) from Houghton Falls Nature Preserve and 8.1 mi (13.1 km) from Northern Great Lakes Visitor Center.

What's nearby

  • StageNorth - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Bayfield County Courthouse - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Houghton Falls Nature Preserve - 5 min drive - 5.1 km
  • Madeline Island Ferry Line - 17 min drive - 23.8 km
  • Apostle Islands Marina - 17 min drive - 23.8 km

Getting around

  • Duluth, MN (DLH-Duluth Intl.) - 95 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Culver's - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪Ashland Family Restaurant - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Taqueria La Monarca - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪South Shore Taphouse - ‬13 min walk

About this property

The Washburn Inn - On the Lake

Pet-friendly Washburn hotel connected to the convention center, steps from Lake Superior
The Washburn Inn - On the Lake offers 35 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and designer toiletries. Each accommodation is individually furnished. Cable television is provided. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; local and long-distance calls are complimentary (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided daily.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 35 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature designer toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and coffee/tea makers, as well as phones with free local calls.
Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access. This hotel also features a picnic area and a banquet hall.
You can enjoy a meal at the restaurant serving the guests of The Washburn Inn - On the Lake, or stop in at the snack bar/deli. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge.
Featured amenities include express check-out, a 24-hour front desk, and coffee/tea in a common area. Free self parking is available onsite.
The Harbor View - This bar is located on the beach.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • The Harbor View

Things to do

  • 18-hole adjacent golf course
  • Wine tours

Family friendly

  • Free rollaway/extra bed
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Guidebooks

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Conference centre

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • On the bay
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Banquet hall

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free rollaway/extra bed

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Freezer
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Free long-distance calls
  • Individual furnishings
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 30.00 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Free rollaway/extra beds
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 30.00 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

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; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

Washburn Inn Lake
Super 8 Washburn WI
Inn Washburn
Super 8 Washburn
Washburn Super 8
Washburn Lake
The Washburn On The Washburn
The Washburn Inn - On the Lake Hotel
The Washburn Inn - On the Lake Washburn
The Washburn Inn - On the Lake Hotel Washburn

The Washburn Inn - On the Lake Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 487 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 312 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 148 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 40 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 14 out of 1001 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Leslie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Clean and friendly place to stay

The room was clean and appears to have been updated. The lady who was working thr front desk was friendly and helpful getting us checked in.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

karen

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
/Casey at the desk was wonderfully helpful. The bed was not comfortable. The whole place needs a renovation.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Beth

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the lake view. Room was nice and clean. Appreciated the restaurant near by. Excellent place to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janice

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Did not like this property. No elevator so have to climb stairs all the time. No microwave in room. Found one downstairs in the back. No breakfast. No shades to keep light out in the morning. No view of the lake as ad shows. Too much money for this property!! Great location.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

anne

Beautiful location! Sat outside and enjoyed the Lake Superior experience! Rooms very clean. Staff was very friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Beverly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great stay

Very comfortable beds and clean room. Staff was amazing. Deadbolt lock did not work so I informed them at checkout. They stated they would have maintenence look at it right away.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The check in crew were wonderful.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sara

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I had such a great stay! The beds were incredibly comfortable—it felt like sleeping on a cloud. The room was spotless and well-maintained, and I really enjoyed the beautiful view. Check-in was quick and easy, and the whole experience was smooth from start to finish. I’d definitely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Loren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff were very kind and helpful. Room was clean and very convenient to get to from the parking lot. Onsite dining was a bonus and delicious! And, of course, amazing view!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Jim

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Not the "First Class Experience" promised

Upon opening the door to our room we were met with the pungent smell of dog. I love dogs , but I don't want my room smelling like a wet one. The smoke detector on the ceiling was missing. Just wires hanging from the ceiling. The air conditioner would not cool the room. Set at 62 degrees and should have froze us out of there, but just never got cool. The exhaust fan in the bathroom did not work at all. For the amount of $$ that this place charged it fell well short of "First Class" I definitely will not return. On a positive note the restaurant across the way was outstanding!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

JANE, Moorhead

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Price was high for limited amenities. (No breakfast, no pool) friendly staff
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Annette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The bar / restaurant in the parking lit says it us dog friendly ,but it wasn't.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Lisa

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was an awful experience. The walls were even dirty! The air conditioner blew warm, stale, dusty air. Did not sleep at all !
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Eric

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
It's nice that the property is on the lake and you can walk around the marina and looks at the boats. The restaurant at the property has average food and good cocktails. Unfortunately there was a faint urine smell in our room.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Frank

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Pamela

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Motel in good condition and comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Mary

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A Pretty Good Stay

It was a good experience overall and the front office staff were very nice. My mother did wish that a housekeeper would have come into the room to bring fresh towels and take out the old ones, but maybe not all hotels do that.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Penny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great view! Quiet, clean.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Rebecca

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a pleasant stay, wish we had a microwave in our room, and maid service never came once out of the 4 nights we were there. We didnt spend much time at the hotel so didnt mind too much.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debra, Eau Claire

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed in a suite. Great so we could be together and have our own space.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roberta

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff is so nice and the view is amazing.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was older but the rooms were remodeled. The bathroom was new and extremely clean. The bed was very comfortable. There is a restaurant/bar right behind the property which was really nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025