El Patio Motel

A Swell Place To Stay

Grab the frisbee, pack up the car, and make tracks for Erie's classic motel choice - the El Patio! Located at the entrance to Presque Isle State Park, the El Patio offers something fun for everyone - from swimming and sand volleyball to nighttime entertainment in Choo Choo's, our unique pub. With 83 rooms, suites and kitchenettes, the El Patio is sure to have accommodations to fit your group and budget.
We'll even throw in free cable TV so you don't miss your favorite reruns.

Nifty Things To Do:
At the El Patio, you're just minutes from the sandy beaches of Lake Erie at Presque Isle State Park and the Tom Ridge Center.

In addition to great swimming and sunbathing, here you'll find hiking, biking and rollerblading trails, canoe and boat rentals, sight-seeing boat tours, shore and charter fishing and much more.

Just two blocks from the El Patio is Waldameer Park and Waterworld, with plenty of rides, slides, games and shows.

Make the El Patio Motel your year-round north coast retreat.
Located right inside the El Patio Motel, Choo Choo's Pub features finger foods throughout the day as well as daily drink specials. In our pub, we have a wide selection of imported beer and six packs to go for those heading out for a day of fun.

The El Patio is also a sportsmen's paradise, just minutes from some of the best hunting and fishing areas in the region. During the famous steelhead runs at nearby Walnut and At Elk Creeks, we offer special off-season rates so you can fish longer and more often. Also during autumn and early winter, Presque Isle Bay is a waterfowl hunter's paradise.

For sports fans, it's a short drive downtown for pro sports with the Erie SeaWovles AA baseball and Erie Otters OHL hockey. Or you can add a touch of culture to your getaway with a performance at the grand Warner Theater or Erie Playhouse. The whole family can take a walk on the wild side at the Erie Zoo or explore the Children's Museum at Discovery Square. You can mar...