GRAND ISLANDER HOTEL, Put-in-Bay

Grand Islander Hotel - Caribbean-themed resort with award-winning pool complex and nightclub in downtown Put-in-Bay

Located in downtown Put-in-Bay, this 2-star Put-in-Bay hotel features 50 air-conditioned rooms equipped with flat-screen TVs and private bathrooms. The Grand Islander Hotel houses SPLASH, the World's Largest Swim-up Bar, containing 60000 gallons of water and 97 underwater bar seats. The property includes multiple entertainment venues: Level2 nightclub with advanced sound and light systems, the Flaming Skull pirate-themed bar with 200-person capacity, and a poolside area featuring live bands and DJs. The Niagara Event Center provides conference facilities with marble floors and floor-to-ceiling palm trees. Guest amenities include free private parking, a 24-hour front desk, and seasonal outdoor pool access. The Grand Islander positions visitors within 0.5 miles of South Bass Island attractions like Chocolate Museum and popular dining spots such as Hooligans, Reel Bar, and Mojito Bay Tiki Bar. Perry's Cave and the Butterfly House lie 0.5 miles away.

Pros

Features 200 poolside chaise lounge chairs for guest use

Hosts regular live entertainment from bands like Hubie Ashcraft and Chameleon

Offers on-site fire safety equipment including extinguishers and smoke detectors

Houses the area's only Vegas-style nightclub with advanced lighting

Cons

Toledo Express Airport is 62 miles from the property

Pool access limited to Memorial Day through Labor Day weather permitting