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Our top choices for Columbus beach hotels

A modern lobby with a sectional sofa, ottomans, and a reception desk.
An indoor swimming pool with clear signage, a lifeguard chair, and a view of the outdoors.
A modern living room with a sectional sofa, a wooden coffee table, and a flat-screen TV mounted on a brick wall.
A modern restaurant with booths, high tables, and a bar area.

1. Drury Inn & Suites Columbus Polaris

Drury Inn & Suites Columbus Polaris
Polaris
฿4,377
฿5,081 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Oct - 5 Oct
Drury Inn & Suites Columbus Polaris
A lakeside hotel with a reflection of lights on the water, a large building with multiple windows, and a well-maintained lawn.
A gym with multiple treadmills and elliptical machines, large windows, and a clean, modern design.
A modern bathroom with a glass-enclosed shower, a large mirror, and a white vanity with a sink.
An outdoor dining area with tables and chairs, large umbrellas, and a building in the background.

2. The Ohioan Hotel & Event Center

The Ohioan Hotel & Event Center
Lewis Center
฿4,216
฿4,890 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Sept - 28 Sept
The Ohioan Hotel & Event Center
An outdoor seating area with a fire pit, surrounded by sofas and chairs, under string lights.
A bar area with a long counter, multiple stools, and shelves stocked with bottles.
A modern lobby with a stone fireplace, comfortable seating, and a reception area.
A large, multi-story hotel with a prominent 'Hilton' sign, a covered entrance, and a well-lit facade.

3. Hilton Columbus/Polaris

Hilton Columbus/Polaris
Polaris
฿4,795
฿5,567 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Oct - 5 Oct
Hilton Columbus/Polaris
An indoor swimming pool with clear blue water, a diving board, and a seating area with tables and chairs.
A hotel room with a bed, a blue sofa, a desk with a chair, a lamp, and a painting on the wall.
An outdoor patio area with wicker furniture, tables, and chairs.
A lobby with a sofa, chairs, a coffee table, a map mural, and a sign reading 'COLUMBUS BUS'.

4. Holiday Inn Express Hotels & Suites Columbus-Polaris Parkway by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Hotels & Suites Columbus-Polaris Parkway by IHG
Polaris
฿4,110
฿4,771 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Sept - 1 Oct
Holiday Inn Express Hotels & Suites Columbus-Polaris Parkway by IHG
A lobby with a fireplace, a sofa, a table with food and drinks, and a large painting above the fireplace.
A bar area with a granite countertop, multiple liquor bottles, a flat-screen TV, and bar stools.
A lobby with a fireplace, a sofa, and a large painting above the fireplace.
A reception desk with a green wall and a wooden reception area.

5. Hilton Garden Inn Columbus/Polaris

Hilton Garden Inn Columbus/Polaris
Polaris
฿3,808
฿4,422 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Oct - 5 Oct
Hilton Garden Inn Columbus/Polaris
An indoor swimming pool with steps leading into it, surrounded by lounge chairs and potted plants.
A Hampton Inn hotel with a parking lot, a flag, and a landscaped garden with flowers.
A spacious lobby with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and a television.
A hotel reception area with a dark reception desk, a red carpet, and framed pictures on the wall.

6. Hampton Inn & Suites Columbus Polaris

Hampton Inn & Suites Columbus Polaris
Polaris
฿4,582
฿5,320 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Oct - 5 Oct
Hampton Inn & Suites Columbus Polaris
A polar bear in a zoo enclosure with a glass barrier, a grassy area, and large rocks.
A modern hotel with a prominent 'Hyatt Place' sign, multiple floors, and a covered entrance area.
A modern hotel lobby with a bar area, seating, and artwork.
An outdoor patio area with seating, a fire feature, and a brick wall.

7. Hyatt Place Columbus/Polaris

Hyatt Place Columbus/Polaris
Polaris
฿4,511
฿5,237 total
includes taxes & fees
11 Oct - 12 Oct
Hyatt Place Columbus/Polaris
An outdoor patio area with wicker furniture, a pergola, and a brick pathway.
A spacious lobby with a reception desk, a blue sofa with patterned cushions, and a coffee table with a green decorative item.
A modern kitchen with a central island, built-in appliances, and a variety of food items.
A multi-story hotel with a central entrance, large windows, and a well-maintained lawn.

8. Homewood Suites by Hilton Columbus/Polaris, OH

Homewood Suites by Hilton Columbus/Polaris, OH
Polaris
฿3,723
฿4,323 total
includes taxes & fees
18 Oct - 19 Oct
Homewood Suites by Hilton Columbus/Polaris, OH
A modern conference room with a large wooden table, multiple chairs, hanging pendant lights, and a view of the outdoors through large windows.
An indoor pool area with seating and large windows.
A hotel entrance with a covered walkway, a sign reading "NAISSANCE HOTEL," and a landscaped area with planters and benches.
A modern lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a colorful wall display.

9. Renaissance Columbus Westerville-Polaris Hotel

Renaissance Columbus Westerville-Polaris Hotel
Westerville
฿5,914
฿7,097 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Sept - 28 Sept
Renaissance Columbus Westerville-Polaris Hotel
An indoor swimming pool with clear windows, a ceiling with exposed beams, and a seating area with tables and chairs.
A hotel lobby with a blue sofa, a blue armchair, and a brown ottoman. There is a reception desk in the background with a sign that reads "Comfort Inn."
A hotel lobby with a reception desk, computer, seating area, and large windows.
A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a TV, and a window with curtains.

10. Comfort Inn North/Polaris

Comfort Inn North/Polaris
Polaris
฿4,046
฿4,698 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Sept - 28 Sept
Comfort Inn North/Polaris
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Beach hotels with pools in Columbus

A modern lobby with a sectional sofa, ottomans, and a reception desk.
An indoor swimming pool with clear signage, a lifeguard chair, and a view of the outdoors.
A modern living room with a sectional sofa, a wooden coffee table, and a flat-screen TV mounted on a brick wall.
A modern restaurant with booths, high tables, and a bar area.

Drury Inn & Suites Columbus Polaris

Drury Inn & Suites Columbus Polaris
Polaris
฿4,377
฿5,081 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Oct - 5 Oct
Drury Inn & Suites Columbus Polaris
An indoor swimming pool with clear blue water, a diving board, and a seating area with tables and chairs.
A hotel room with a bed, a blue sofa, a desk with a chair, a lamp, and a painting on the wall.
An outdoor patio area with wicker furniture, tables, and chairs.
A lobby with a sofa, chairs, a coffee table, a map mural, and a sign reading 'COLUMBUS BUS'.

Holiday Inn Express Hotels & Suites Columbus-Polaris Parkway by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Hotels & Suites Columbus-Polaris Parkway by IHG
Polaris
฿4,110
฿4,771 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Sept - 1 Oct
Holiday Inn Express Hotels & Suites Columbus-Polaris Parkway by IHG
An indoor swimming pool with steps leading into it, surrounded by lounge chairs and potted plants.
A Hampton Inn hotel with a parking lot, a flag, and a landscaped garden with flowers.
A spacious lobby with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and a television.
A hotel reception area with a dark reception desk, a red carpet, and framed pictures on the wall.

Hampton Inn & Suites Columbus Polaris

Hampton Inn & Suites Columbus Polaris
Polaris
฿4,582
฿5,320 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Oct - 5 Oct
Hampton Inn & Suites Columbus Polaris
An outdoor seating area with a fire pit, surrounded by sofas and chairs, under string lights.
A grocery store interior with wooden walls, a central display table with snacks, and refrigerated sections on the right.
A modern lobby with a stone fireplace, comfortable seating, and a reception area.
A long dining table with chairs, large windows, and hanging lights.

Hilton Columbus/Polaris

Hilton Columbus/Polaris
Polaris
฿4,795
฿5,567 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Oct - 5 Oct
Hilton Columbus/Polaris
A lobby with a fireplace, a sofa, a table with food and drinks, and a large painting above the fireplace.
A reception desk with a green wall and a wooden reception area.
A buffet setup with various food items and a pitcher of water on a glass table.
A lobby with a fireplace, a sofa, and a large painting above the fireplace.

Hilton Garden Inn Columbus/Polaris

Hilton Garden Inn Columbus/Polaris
Polaris
฿3,808
฿4,422 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Oct - 5 Oct
Hilton Garden Inn Columbus/Polaris
A Staybridge Suites hotel with a sign, parking lot, and a clear blue sky.
A compact hotel room with a kitchenette, a flat-screen TV, a small bar area, and a bed in the adjacent room.
A compact kitchen with a refrigerator, microwave, and bar stools.
A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a kitchenette, and a bathroom.

Staybridge Suites Columbus Polaris by IHG

Staybridge Suites Columbus Polaris by IHG
Polaris
฿5,360
฿6,222 total
includes taxes & fees
28 Sept - 29 Sept
Staybridge Suites Columbus Polaris by IHG
A polar bear in a zoo enclosure with a glass barrier, a grassy area, and large rocks.
A modern hotel with a prominent 'Hyatt Place' sign, multiple floors, and a covered entrance area.
A modern hotel lobby with a bar area, seating, and artwork.
An outdoor patio area with seating, a fire feature, and a brick wall.

Hyatt Place Columbus/Polaris

Hyatt Place Columbus/Polaris
Polaris
฿4,511
฿5,237 total
includes taxes & fees
11 Oct - 12 Oct
Hyatt Place Columbus/Polaris
An indoor swimming pool with clear windows, a ceiling with exposed beams, and a seating area with tables and chairs.
A hotel lobby with a blue sofa, a blue armchair, and a brown ottoman. There is a reception desk in the background with a sign that reads "Comfort Inn."
A hotel lobby with a reception desk, computer, seating area, and large windows.
A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a TV, and a window with curtains.

Comfort Inn North/Polaris

Comfort Inn North/Polaris
Polaris
฿4,046
฿4,698 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Sept - 28 Sept
Comfort Inn North/Polaris
An outdoor patio area with seating arrangements, a fire pit, and a view of the surrounding buildings.
A modern lounge area with a sofa, chairs, a table, and a TV screen.
A modern hotel room with a large bed, a TV on a wooden dresser, a walk-in closet, and a bathroom visible through an open door.
A modern lounge area with a sofa, multiple chairs, a round table, and a stone accent wall.

Home2 Suites Polaris Columbus, OH

Home2 Suites Polaris Columbus, OH
Polaris
฿4,340
฿5,039 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Oct - 5 Oct
Home2 Suites Polaris Columbus, OH
A modern lounge area with a brick wall, large windows, and a flat-screen TV.
A modern cafe with a patterned floor, leather seating, and motivational wall art.
An indoor swimming pool with clear water, surrounded by lounge chairs and tables, and a stone wall with a door.
A multi-story hotel with a prominent sign reading "Cambria Suites".

Cambria Hotel Columbus - Polaris

Cambria Hotel Columbus - Polaris
Polaris
฿4,067
฿4,722 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Oct - 5 Oct
Cambria Hotel Columbus - Polaris
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Beach hotels with free breakfast in Columbus

A modern lobby with a sectional sofa, ottomans, and a reception desk.
An indoor swimming pool with clear signage, a lifeguard chair, and a view of the outdoors.
A modern living room with a sectional sofa, a wooden coffee table, and a flat-screen TV mounted on a brick wall.
A modern restaurant with booths, high tables, and a bar area.

Drury Inn & Suites Columbus Polaris

Drury Inn & Suites Columbus Polaris
Polaris
฿4,377
฿5,081 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Oct - 5 Oct
Drury Inn & Suites Columbus Polaris
An indoor swimming pool with steps leading into it, surrounded by lounge chairs and potted plants.
A Hampton Inn hotel with a parking lot, a flag, and a landscaped garden with flowers.
A spacious lobby with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and a television.
A hotel reception area with a dark reception desk, a red carpet, and framed pictures on the wall.

Hampton Inn & Suites Columbus Polaris

Hampton Inn & Suites Columbus Polaris
Polaris
฿4,582
฿5,320 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Oct - 5 Oct
Hampton Inn & Suites Columbus Polaris
An indoor swimming pool with clear blue water, a diving board, and a seating area with tables and chairs.
A hotel room with a bed, a blue sofa, a desk with a chair, a lamp, and a painting on the wall.
An outdoor patio area with wicker furniture, tables, and chairs.
A lobby with a sofa, chairs, a coffee table, a map mural, and a sign reading 'COLUMBUS BUS'.

Holiday Inn Express Hotels & Suites Columbus-Polaris Parkway by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Hotels & Suites Columbus-Polaris Parkway by IHG
Polaris
฿4,110
฿4,771 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Sept - 1 Oct
Holiday Inn Express Hotels & Suites Columbus-Polaris Parkway by IHG
An outdoor seating area with a fire pit, surrounded by sofas and chairs, under string lights.
A grocery store interior with wooden walls, a central display table with snacks, and refrigerated sections on the right.
A modern lobby with a stone fireplace, comfortable seating, and a reception area.
A long dining table with chairs, large windows, and hanging lights.

Hilton Columbus/Polaris

Hilton Columbus/Polaris
Polaris
฿4,795
฿5,567 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Oct - 5 Oct
Hilton Columbus/Polaris
A lobby with a fireplace, a sofa, a table with food and drinks, and a large painting above the fireplace.
A reception desk with a green wall and a wooden reception area.
A buffet setup with various food items and a pitcher of water on a glass table.
A lobby with a fireplace, a sofa, and a large painting above the fireplace.

Hilton Garden Inn Columbus/Polaris

Hilton Garden Inn Columbus/Polaris
Polaris
฿3,808
฿4,422 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Oct - 5 Oct
Hilton Garden Inn Columbus/Polaris
A polar bear in a zoo enclosure with a glass barrier, a grassy area, and large rocks.
A modern hotel with a prominent 'Hyatt Place' sign, multiple floors, and a covered entrance area.
A modern hotel lobby with a bar area, seating, and artwork.
An outdoor patio area with seating, a fire feature, and a brick wall.

Hyatt Place Columbus/Polaris

Hyatt Place Columbus/Polaris
Polaris
฿4,511
฿5,237 total
includes taxes & fees
11 Oct - 12 Oct
Hyatt Place Columbus/Polaris
An indoor swimming pool with clear windows, a ceiling with exposed beams, and a seating area with tables and chairs.
A hotel lobby with a blue sofa, a blue armchair, and a brown ottoman. There is a reception desk in the background with a sign that reads "Comfort Inn."
A hotel lobby with a reception desk, computer, seating area, and large windows.
A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a TV, and a window with curtains.

Comfort Inn North/Polaris

Comfort Inn North/Polaris
Polaris
฿4,046
฿4,698 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Sept - 28 Sept
Comfort Inn North/Polaris
A Staybridge Suites hotel with a sign, parking lot, and a clear blue sky.
A compact hotel room with a kitchenette, a flat-screen TV, a small bar area, and a bed in the adjacent room.
A compact kitchen with a refrigerator, microwave, and bar stools.
A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a kitchenette, and a bathroom.

Staybridge Suites Columbus Polaris by IHG

Staybridge Suites Columbus Polaris by IHG
Polaris
฿5,360
฿6,222 total
includes taxes & fees
28 Sept - 29 Sept
Staybridge Suites Columbus Polaris by IHG
An outdoor patio area with seating arrangements, a fire pit, and a view of the surrounding buildings.
A modern lounge area with a sofa, chairs, a table, and a TV screen.
A modern hotel room with a large bed, a TV on a wooden dresser, a walk-in closet, and a bathroom visible through an open door.
A modern lounge area with a sofa, multiple chairs, a round table, and a stone accent wall.

Home2 Suites Polaris Columbus, OH

Home2 Suites Polaris Columbus, OH
Polaris
฿4,340
฿5,039 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Oct - 5 Oct
Home2 Suites Polaris Columbus, OH
A hotel lobby with a reception desk, a 'WELCOME' sign, a staircase, and a view of the hallway.
A sign for Extended Stay America Suites with a building in the background.
A compact kitchen with a microwave, refrigerator, and a small dining area with a chair.

Extended Stay America Suites Columbus Polaris

Extended Stay America Suites Columbus Polaris
Polaris
฿3,067
฿3,561 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Oct - 5 Oct
Extended Stay America Suites Columbus Polaris
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Find out more about Columbus

Columbus (and vicinity) and its attractions for beach lovers

While the Greater Columbus area may not boast traditional beachside retreats, it offers delightful lakeside experiences that are perfect for beach enthusiasts. Head to Alum Creek State Park, where you can enjoy sandy shores on the beautiful beach area and enjoy swimming, picnicking, or renting paddleboards for a fun day on the water. If you're looking for a more tranquil escape, visit the serene shores of Hoover Reservoir, where you can unwind with scenic walks along the waterfront or try your hand at fishing. For a family-friendly adventure, the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium, located near the Scioto River, offers interactive exhibits that connect your kids with aquatic life while providing plenty of green space for a laid-back afternoon. Meanwhile, Olentangy River offers opportunities for kayaking and canoeing, perfect for those seeking a little adventure amidst picturesque landscapes. When it comes to accommodation, consider staying in the Dublin area, which not only has easy access to these natural wonders but also features a range of luxury hotels with family-friendly amenities. Enjoy a plush stay with attentive service, and relish the convenience of exploring the nearby attractions while having a relaxing beach-like atmosphere at your doorstep.

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Frequently asked questions

What is Columbus like for travellers who love the beach?
Known for its theatre and live music, Columbus offers a lot for the traveller booking a holiday.
When's the best time for a beach holiday in Columbus?
Plan your trip to the beach with this snapshot of year-round temperatures in Columbus: The hottest months are usually July and August, with an average temperature of 22°C, while the coldest months are January and February, with an average of 1°C. Average annual precipitation for Columbus is 1249 mm.
What is there to see and do around Columbus?
After arriving and settling in at your hotel, you might want to venture out and explore everything Columbus has to offer. Experience the area's theatre and live music, and make time for local attractions such as Nationwide Arena and Easton Town Center. For additional things to see and do, consider a visit to Capitol Square or Ohio Statehouse.
What's the best way to get to my beach hotel in Columbus?
Here's some information to help you get to and around your beach accommodation in Columbus more easily: The closest major airport is Port Columbus International Airport (CMH), located 6.6 mi (10.6 km) away. If you'd like to venture out around the area, you may want a rental car for your journey.

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