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Steelhead Inn

2.5 star property
Motel with free breakfast, near Waldameer & Water World

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Lobby
Property entrance
Outdoor pool
Standard Room, 1 King Bed | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace
Children's area

Reviews

6.6 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Laundry
  • Parking included
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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3005 West 12th St, Erie, PA, 16505
  • Place, Waldameer & Water World
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, Millcreek Mall
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Presque Isle Beach
    ‪21 min drive‬
  • Airport, Erie, PA (ERI-Erie Intl.)
    ‪4 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 2 Double Beds | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Family Room

  • Sleeps 12
  • 6 Double Beds

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About the neighborhood

Erie

Steelhead Inn places you within a mile (2 km) of Waldameer & Water World and Tom Ridge Center. This motel has 28 rooms and welcomes guests with conveniences like free breakfast, an outdoor pool, and free in-room WiFi.
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What's nearby

  • Waldameer & Water World - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Millcreek Mall - 7 min drive - 3.8 miles
  • Bayfront Convention Center - 8 min drive - 4.9 miles
  • Splash Lagoon - 11 min drive - 7.3 miles
  • Presque Isle Beach - 21 min drive - 9.5 miles

Getting around

  • Erie Station - 9 min drive
  • Erie, PA (ERI-Erie Intl.) - 4 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sheetz - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Panera Bread - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Romas Italian Kitchen - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Steelhead Inn

Motel with free breakfast, near Waldameer & Water World
Guests of Steelhead Inn enjoy features like an outdoor pool, free WiFi in public areas, and laundry facilities. You can put free parking to good use if you drive. Staff members can answer questions about accommodations, and also provide front-desk service during limited hours.
Guests can expect 32-inch flat-screen TVs with cable channels, along with free WiFi and wired Internet. Beds sport Egyptian cotton sheets. Refrigerators, microwaves, and coffee makers are other standard amenities. Housekeeping is available on request.
Recreational amenities at the motel include an outdoor pool.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available on weekends 8:30 AM to 9:30 AM

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (on request)

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Egyptian cotton sheets

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Laptop workspace

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 9:30 AM - 11:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
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

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay these charges at the property:

  • Cash deposit: USD 50 per accommodation, per stay

These are all of the charges provided to us by the property.

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 and cash
  • Check-in: 3 PM
  • Check-out: 11 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is available during limited hours. Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards and cash.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • There are no elevators.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.

Property is also known as

Steelhead Inn Erie
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Steelhead Inn Motel
Steelhead Inn Motel Erie

Frequently asked questions

Are free cancellation options available at Steelhead Inn?

Steelhead Inn provides free cancellation on some room rates. For specific requirements, review the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

What's there to see around Steelhead Inn?

This motel is located in Erie, a short 20-minute walk from Waldameer & Water World and also 17 minutes on foot from Tom Ridge Center. You'll also find Lake Erie and Millcreek Mall within a short drive.

Is parking available on site at Steelhead Inn?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the motel.

Does Steelhead Inn include a casino at the property?

No, Steelhead Inn doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Steelhead Inn?

No, this motel doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there is an outdoor pool.

Is Steelhead Inn good for couples?

Couples staying at this motel will appreciate amenities like Egyptian cotton sheets and free Internet access as well as an outdoor pool.

Are there hot tubs at Steelhead Inn?

No, this motel doesn't have a spa tub.

Does Steelhead Inn have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

Steelhead Inn offers free continental breakfast on weekend mornings though there is no restaurant.

Does Steelhead Inn allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at Steelhead Inn.

Are there connecting rooms at Steelhead Inn?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this motel.

What is the closest airport to Steelhead Inn?

The closest major airport to Steelhead Inn is Erie, PA (ERI-Erie Intl.), which is 2.3 mi away (4 minutes by car).

Can I book a room with a balcony at Steelhead Inn?

No, you won't find guestrooms with balconies at Steelhead Inn.

Steelhead Inn Reviews

Reviews

6.6
Rating 10 - Excellent. 71 out of 397 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 110 out of 397 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 94 out of 397 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 72 out of 397 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 50 out of 397 reviews

7.0/10

Cleanliness

7.4/10

Staff & service

6.0/10

Amenities

6.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

edward

Disliked: Cleanliness, room comfort

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.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Kimberly

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Amenities
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
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Cindy

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Ana Laura

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Amenities
It's okay for a one night thing, but definitely no more than that
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Dustin

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

NOT FOR FAMILIES

WARNING!!! There are multiple unsavory long-term residences at this property. It is NOT family friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Warren

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Sarah

Traveled with family and small children
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

J

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness
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
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Lisa

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
It was clean and staff was friendly. Pool was dirty and not open. Door to office/continental breakfast locked this morning. No staff present.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Abbe

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Nice motel. Great for a quick trip to Erie.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Dan

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Rebecca

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Cerrissa

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Amelia

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Maichel

Traveled with group, Business traveler
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Mary Elizabet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Affordable, good location, bed was a bit uncomfortable
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Annie

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Erin

Business traveler
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Terrible!

Don't stay here
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Youwen

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Danielle

Business traveler
Did not stay at this motel! They were closed when I arrived. Had to get another hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

yvon

Disliked: Amenities
No heat Room very cold
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Rebecca

Disliked: Amenities
My refrigerator didn’t work and the room had ants in the shower and on the floor
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Traveled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

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

A nice little place

Room was comfortable and clean, it also has a microwave and mini-fridge. Staff was excellent and friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

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