The Washburn Inn - On the Lake

Property class: 2.5

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Located close to StageNorth and Houghton Falls Nature Preserve, The Washburn Inn - On the Lake provides an adjacent golf course, a terrace, and a garden. The on-site restaurant, The Harbor View, features a beachfront location. In addition to a bar and a conference center, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Business services

Room options

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a lamp, a window with curtains, a painting on the wall, and a nightstand with a lamp and a telephone.

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(73 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A hotel room with two beds, a TV, a dresser, and a lamp.

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(154 reviews)
  • 300 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

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A neatly made bed with a grey duvet, two bedside tables with lamps, and a colorful abstract painting on the wall.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(9 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A neatly made bed with a grey duvet, two bedside tables with lamps, and a colorful abstract painting on the wall.

Traditional Suite, Multiple Beds

7.2 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Large Twin Futon
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About the area

Located in Washburn, The Washburn Inn - On the Lake is connected to the convention center. StageNorth and Madeline Island Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Mount Ashwabay Ski and Recreation Area and Apostle Islands Cruises. Lake Superior and Houghton Falls Nature Preserve are two other places to visit that come recommended. Windsurfing and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and ecotours nearby. Visit our Washburn travel guide
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123 Harbor View Drive, Washburn, WI, 54891

What's nearby

  • A kayaker in a red kayak navigating through a narrow water channel between large rock formations.
    Apostle Islands National Lakeshore
    15 min drive - 23.1 km
  • StageNorth
    2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Chequamegon Bay
    2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Bayfield County Courthouse
    11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Madeline Island Museum
    26 min drive - 28.9 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Taqueria La Monarca
    19 min drive
  • Neighborly Bar
    16 min drive
  • McDonald's
    17 min drive
  • Culver's
    22 min drive
  • Ashland Family Restaurant
    19 min drive

About this property

The Washburn Inn - On the Lake

  • Hotel near Lake Superior
  • Located close to StageNorth and Houghton Falls Nature Preserve, The Washburn Inn - On the Lake provides an adjacent golf course, a terrace, and a garden. The on-site restaurant, The Harbor View, features a beachfront location. In addition to a bar and a conference center, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
  • You'll also enjoy perks such as:
    • Free self parking
    • Express check-out, coffee/tea in the lobby, and a banquet hall
    • A 24-hour front desk
    • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff and location
  • Room features
  • All guestrooms are individually furnished, and offer comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, as well as thoughtful touches like free WiFi. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean rooms at the property.
  • Extra amenities include:
    • Bathrooms with designer toiletries and showers
    • TVs with cable channels
    • Refrigerators, freezers, and free extra beds

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Frequently asked questions

Is The Washburn Inn - On the Lake pet-friendly?

Yes, dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of USD 30.00 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much does it cost to stay at The Washburn Inn - On the Lake?

As of Oct 24, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Washburn Inn - On the Lake on Oct 25, 2026 start from CA $195, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Washburn Inn - On the Lake?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at The Washburn Inn - On the Lake?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is The Washburn Inn - On the Lake located?

Situated in Washburn, this golf hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Lake Superior and StageNorth. Houghton Falls Nature Preserve and Northern Great Lakes Visitor Center are also within 9 mi (15 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

The Washburn Inn - On the Lake Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.8

Cleanliness

7.6

Amenities

9.0

Staff & service

8.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 497 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 297 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 156 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 40 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 1001 reviews

Reviews

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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful view, clean room, friendly staff, plenty of parking
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2026
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6/10 Okay

Liked: Staff & service
We stayed at the Washburn Inn and familiar with it like it because it’s pet friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great location
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Right on the water with outside seating to enjoy the view.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Clean rooms, easy check-in
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
No frills hotel at a reasonable price. Room was comfortable. Nice location by the water and walking path.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location, nice quiet place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice room and clean. Staff is nice. We love that it’s close to Bayfield.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and convenient, this hotel is budget-friendly. While it doesn’t offer anything fancy, it provides everything needed for a comfortable stay. There is a pleasant trail along the lake, as well as a harbor with impressive yachts to go and watch. A grocery store is available nearby.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean hotel, spacious rooms, and comfortable beds. Bigger and fluffier bath towels than I expected from a standard hotel. Location great. Cafe Coco right up the road for breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This property was a clean, no frills option for the area. It is within walking distance to bars and restaurants. It's a lakefront hotel with a beautiful view.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient location to food sources and an interesting small town outside of Bayfield. We could leave the car parked and walk much of the town.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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I think it was located @ an awesome spot.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
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8/10 Good

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For the price, disappointed there isn't some kind of breakfast. There is just a few rooms with a lake view. Our view was the parking lot. They did give out a voucher for a free app with entree purchase at the restaurant next door. The staff is very friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, quick, friendly service, nice room. On the water, nice place.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The walking trail, Marina and chairs to admire Lake Superior were great. Hotel staff was outstanding.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
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8/10 Good

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Staff was great. Property is dated but clean. Great location by the marina with beaches nearby. Very quiet.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Older building but well maintained and staff courteous and helpful during interactions. Appreciated the relaxed vibe while watching marina activity and the Inn accommodating our rescue furbabies so we all enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
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8/10 Good

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Great location. Very quiet except loud dripping on our AC unit outside when it rained. Would have been nice to have microwave in room. Very nice place overall.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Disliked: Cleanliness
It is by the lake, close to the Main Street of Washburn. But18 minutes from Bayfield and Ashland, no Ev charges in Washburn so far.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Facility was perfect for what we needed for resting between fall color viewing and visiting a relative. When we arrived the room.assigbed to us was not cleaned from precious guest. Staff quickly placed us in another room for our stay and apologized for the inconvenience. Dog friendly, they accepted our golden retreiver.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, friendly, helpful staff. Nice location near Lake Superior. Only issue was trying to regulate temp in room - felt like heat was on at all times. Could not easily cool down room.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great hotel. Harbor Table next door always provides a good meal
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful view of the marina. Convenient restaurant right next door with excellent food.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean. It had a nice view.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026