The Washburn Inn - On the Lake

2.5 star property

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Boating
Outdoor wedding area
Terrace/patio
Aerial view
Front of property

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Business services

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, Apostle Islands National Lakeshore
    ‪15 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(59 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(125 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

7.4 out of 10
Good
(6 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Traditional Suite, Multiple Beds

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Large Single Futon
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

The Washburn Inn - On the Lake

A restaurant, a bar/lounge and a snack bar/deli are available at this hotel. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a conference centre, coffee/tea in a common area and a 24-hour front desk.
The Washburn Inn - On the Lake offers 35 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and designer toiletries. Each accommodation is individually furnished. Cable televisions are provided. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

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

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.
Our customers tell us they can't get enough of The Washburn Inn - On the Lake's great location. During your stay, you'll be connected to the convention centre and just a quick walk from StageNorth. You'll find features such as free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking, plus a restaurant.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • Enjoy a beachfront location while dining at The Harbor View
  • Amenities include a conference centre, a terrace and coffee/tea in a common area
  • Guests have great things to say about the helpful staff and the clean guestrooms
  • Steps from Lake Superior and 4 minutes on foot from StageNorth
  • Dogs welcome for a fee
There's a restaurant on site, as well as a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. The business-friendly The Washburn Inn - On the Lake also features a terrace, a garden, and a picnic area. Free self parking is available.
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
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • 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

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

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 30.00 per pet, per night
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Free rollaway/extra beds!
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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 fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property in advance of arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests arriving after 10:00 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your 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

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The Washburn Inn - On the Lake Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 498 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 309 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 143 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 39 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 14 out of 1003 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Randy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean rooms, the check in people were great and oh wpt coffee filled up for in the morning.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean and staff is always extremely friendly
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Nancy

The staff were welcoming, kind, and friendly. The stay was comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Regina

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff, great room! Loved being right on the bay!
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

Kristofer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Courteous staff. Good location.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Joanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The staff members were very helpful and accommodating. The rooms are newly renovated, with comfortable beds. Hot and fresh locally sourced coffee was great to start the day with!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice, clean hotel with nice restaurant on site.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jayne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice accomodations and very friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Renee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

kirk

Very nice staff
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great place to stay. Awesome view of Lake Superior. Fantastic staff and clean rooms and delicious coffee.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great hotel for the money. Staff is awesome and very helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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8/10 Good

Megan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The front desk worker was kind, the hotel was a great location. We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

jared

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Room was clean and staff was friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

MARY

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room and quiet hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
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8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean room, super comfortable bed, beautiful location with a walking trail next to the lake. I would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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8/10 Good

Bethany

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
It was a great stay and the location is STUNNING!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quick one night stay but great for taking an evening walk then heading to the islands!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Francis

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was perfect! Easy parking and great views.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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8/10 Good

Kathleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent stay. Our room was clean, well stocked, and quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really welcoming friendly staff. Beautiful location. Room was very clean and comfortable. I would definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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8/10 Good

darcie

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Very friendly & Accommodating staff, allows dogs for a charge, room was clean
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Nadia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good service really nice people, room very clean, beautiful view outside, really nice place overall
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Wade

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Cozy and hosts were very friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025