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Deer Creek Lodge & Conference Center

3.5 star property
Lakeside adventures await at Deer Creek Lodge & Conference Center, where families can splash in pools, paddle kayaks, or simply relax by the water

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Deer Creek Lodge & Conference Center sits along the lakeshore, offering indoor/outdoor pools and a spa tub for relaxation. Visitors can play basketball, go snowshoeing, or kayak. Rafters Restaurant serves American dishes that satisfy both parents and kids.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Spa pool
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning

About the area

Located in Mount Sterling, Deer Creek Lodge & Conference Center is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Destination Outlets and Tanger Outlet Center are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Deer Creek State Park and Washington Park. Travelling with kids? Consider Fayette County Fairgrounds, or check out an event or a game at Scioto Downs. Take the opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as waterskiing and other activities like sledging. Visit our Mount Sterling travel guide
Map
22300 State Park Road 20, Mount Sterling, OH, 43143

What's nearby

  • A view of the new pedestrian skywalk connecting the convention center to the new downtown Hilton.
    Greater Columbus Convention Center
    50 min drive - 63.7 km
  • Historic Ohio Stadium with rotunda entrance against a cloudy sky in Columbus USA
    Ohio Stadium
    53 min drive - 67.8 km
  • The second oldest building remaining on The Ohio State University campus, Orton Hall was opened in 1893. It is named after Dr Edward Orton, Sr. who served as Ohio State's first president, OSU Professor of Geology from 1873 to 1899, and Ohio's State Geologist from 1882 until his death in 1899. Orton Hall is built of 40 different Ohio building stones. In the outside walls, these stones are laid in stratigraphic order according to their relative positions in Ohio's bedrock. The only non-indigenous to Ohio stone used is Indiana Limestone to build the front steps. It was chosen because of its high concentration of embedded fossils. The bell tower was dedicated in 1915 and contains 25,000 pounds of bells that can be heard regularly tolling across campus. Encircling the top of the tower are 24 columns with gargoyle-like figures which are restorations of fossil animals.
    Ohio State University
    54 min drive - 67.5 km
  • Historic Crew Stadium
    Historic Crew Stadium
    54 min drive - 70.9 km
  • Deer Creek State Park
    1 min walk - 0.0 km

Getting around

  • Port Columbus International Airport (CMH)
    49 min drive

Restaurants

  • Frosties
    22 min drive
  • Rafter's Restaurant
    1 min walk
  • smitty's tavern
    27 min drive
  • Deer Creek Harding's Lounge
    1 min walk
  • Shorty's Pizza
    28 min drive

About this property

Deer Creek Lodge & Conference Center

Family-friendly hotel by the lake
A golf course, a marina and a terrace are just a few of the amenities provided at Deer Creek Lodge & Conference Center. Active travellers can enjoy fishing, snowshoeing and cycling at this hotel. For some rest and relaxation, visit the hot tub. The on-site American cuisine restaurant, Rafters Restaurant, offers breakfast, lunch, dinner and children's meals. Enjoy the 24-hour gym, as well as activities, such as basketball, snowmobiling and kayaking. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with mini golf and a playground.
You'll also find perks such as:
  • An indoor pool and an outdoor pool, along with sunloungers
  • Free self-parking
  • Bike hire, an outdoor tennis court and motorhome/coach/lorry parking
  • A computer station, a billiards/pool table and ATM/banking services
Room features
All 136 rooms offer comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities such as free WiFi.
Extra amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with baths or showers and free toiletries
  • 36-inch flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Furnished balconies or patios, fridges and coffee/tea makers

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: WiFi (surcharge); wired internet (surcharge)

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • RV/bus/lorry parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Restaurants on site

  • Hardings Lounge
  • Rafters Restaurant

Things to do

  • 18-hole golf course
  • 24-hour gym
  • Arcade/game room
  • Basketball
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Children's pool
  • Cross-country skiing
  • Fishing
  • Golf
  • Golf driving range
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Hot tub
  • Indoor pool
  • Kayaking
  • Mini golf
  • Mountain biking
  • Outdoor pool
  • Outdoor tennis court
  • Personal motorised watercraft
  • Playground
  • Rowing/canoeing
  • Snowmobiling
  • Snowshoeing
  • Volleyball

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Children's pool
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini golf
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Newspapers in lobby
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 24-hour business centre
  • Computer station
  • Conference centre (12,000 square foot of space)
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • In a state park
  • Marina
  • On a lake
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 2 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1981
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 36-inch flat-screen TV with premium satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 17 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 12.0 per night.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Resort fee: 3 per cent of room rate

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 12.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card 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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector and a first aid kit

We should mention

Reservations are required for golf tee times; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

Deer Creek Resort
Deer Creek Resort Mount Sterling
Deer Creek Lodge Mount Sterling
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Deer Creek Hotel Mount Sterling
Deer Creek Lodge And Conference Center Ohio/Mount Sterling
Deer Creek & Conference Center
Deer Creek Lodge & Conference Center Hotel
Deer Creek Lodge & Conference Center Mount Sterling
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Frequently asked questions

Does Deer Creek Lodge & Conference Center have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool, an outdoor pool and a children's pool.

Is Deer Creek Lodge & Conference Center pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Deer Creek Lodge & Conference Center?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Deer Creek Lodge & Conference Center?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Deer Creek Lodge & Conference Center?

Checkout is at 10 AM.

Where is Deer Creek Lodge & Conference Center located?

Located on the waterfront, this family-friendly hotel is steps from Deer Creek State Park and 9 mi (14.4 km) from Mt. Sterling Community Center. Washington Park and Eyman Park are also within 20 miles (32 km).

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Reviews

Deer Creek Lodge & Conference Center Reviews

8.0

Very good

8.0

Cleanliness

8.4

Location

8.2

Staff & service

7.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 118 out of 334 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 132 out of 334 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 56 out of 334 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 19 out of 334 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 334 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mietina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The drive was great and easy to find

10/10 Excellent

sylvia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay! Rooms was clean and everyone was nice! Beautiful place to stay! Large pool and a very hot spa tub! Will be back for sure
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jane M

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
not their fault- under staffed like most places these days- the staff that was there were super friendly tho- its my fault i didnt call ahead to know that outdoor pool was closed
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

DIANE

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
The room was clean. The balcony not at all clean. There were spiders and mosquitos and spider webs up above. Two chairs and table had dead bugs on them. We had them come and spray for the bugs. They should do that before guests arrive.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Family friendly. There are two pools, one inside and one outside that are well kept.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Don’t go to bar or restaurant. None of the vending machines worked.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

6/10 Okay

MARY

Disliked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Pleasant stay, but needs more staff.

They were definitely short staffed. Trash cans were overflowing inside and outside the facility. There were not enough staff to accommodate the guests at the restaurant. The room looked well worn. The walls were dirty in areas. The bed skirt was frayed and stained. The air conditioner blew directly on the bed below. If you turned the air down it was stuffy, so you had to choose your battle. The staff were very helpful though and tried the best they could. Many were seen doing multiple jobs, just to try to keep up. We would come back and try a cabin next time.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved how relaxing it was..and didnt like that restaurant and bar closes as early as they do
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A nice getaway

A great place to stay, beautiful surroundings, lake view was nearly everywhere . The food was good, but the wait for seating was poor. They really need more help.Once we were seated, we got waited on within 5 or 10 minutes, and the waitresses were all very nice. Lake view was great from the main restaurant. The whole place looked clean, including our room. We really enjoyed our stay and would stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Adam

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

Gaming friends get together

The facility was wonderful for our gaming friends get together. On-site fire pit, grill and parking made the stay convenient, comfortable and relaxing.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021

2/10 Terrible

Eugenio

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Pool not working we reserved it based on wanting a pool. Staff did not care that we had booked for that reason alone.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jamie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We love going to Deer Creek whenever we can!!! The lake view is amazing and it’s a very relaxing atmosphere! You hike swim and so much more.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn

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

Relaxing lodge and park

Lovely Ohio lodge overlooking the lake. Took several hikes, saw deer, loved the “rental” campfires each night. The restaurant and lounge both served excellent food and reasonable kids meals. Chicken tenders were the best I ever had!! Most visitors were mask compliant and was plenty of hand sanitizer around. Had an issue upon arrival with the rooms we had reserved thru Hotels.com were not the room we got. Front desk eventually &nicely got us into a room that was closer to the lakefront room we reserved. Room was large, but balcony really needed cleaning and bathroom could use an update. Overall, a very nice place to stay and relax, might try the cabins next time!!! Both pools currently closed but that was not important to us in March!!!
Lake overlook
Fire pits
View from our room
Hiking in spring
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2021

8/10 Good

Michael

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

Nice place to stay

Really nice cabin for a weekend getaway, kitchen in (handicap cabin) was very spacious! Beds could definitely be updated (not as nice as the Mohican state park cabins) but overall a very nice getaway! Our cabin was extremely clean on the inside! There was a few small maintenance issues (lose shower handle and shower head sprayer) which we made the staff aware of. Overall a great place to stay if you like nature! Deer where everywhere!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Herbert

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

Great Views

This was my second time staying here. It is ideally located between Cedarville and Circleville where I have meetings twice per year. Love the views, the service, the lodge feel, restaurant, and location.
This is the view I had while eating breakfast each morning from the restaurant. Great service and menu.
Another view from the restaurant of the lake.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Deer Creek is your typical Ohio State Park lodge. It's nice for families with an indoor pool and an on-site restaurant and bar. We have now stayed two years in a row around Christmastime because it is a nice getaway for the kids and the lodge is decorated beautifully with Christmas trees and decorations. I expected this year to be significantly different due to Covid, but it really wasn't, which was concerning. The pool was packed elbow to elbow with people and the halls were crowded with dozens of people without masks or any hint of distancing. We had a good time, but we spent a lot of it in our room.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2020

8/10 Good

Stephen

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

Unhappy with your booking

The stay was good..but hotel. Com didn't get me what I asked for..i was supposed to be in a king size bed with a view..when I got there the lodge didn't have that from you..i wasn't pleased..they give me a room with 2 doubles beds and a view of the parking lot..
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jamie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I have been going to Deer Creek since I was a little girl. My kiddos now also share the love of this wonderful place. I was sad that your Deer Creek Conditioner was out in my shower but all is well, that will NOT keep me away. I have told my kiddos and my husband that when I die, I want my ashes to be spread there. Hopefully that doesn't happen anytime soon. I mean, I am only 45 years old LOL
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lakefront rooms with a good view across the lake. Located within a state park.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2020

8/10 Good

Carla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A nice suite room to have family get together for a small group. Grandkids had fun swimming n playing the arcade games . Would do it again..
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We had a wonderful time. The place is gorgeous.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020

6/10 Okay

DorianOsborne

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
I have been going to deer creek since it opened the problem its stuck in a time capsule the beds a worn out the bathrooms were not cleaned the entire time we were there nor were the beds changed or towels offered .Then lets talk about the cold breakfast buffet and lack of decent meal offerings. we spent 100's of dollars only to rush home to cook something edible. on a scale of 1-10 i would need 0 . Sorry that this place where i would go to decompress twice a yesr is gone so far down.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

It’s not what’s advertised

The lodge called us the day before our stay and said that they were overbooked and wanted us to move to a room indoors. They ended up making someone else give up their reservations so that we could have our cabin. When we arrived, the deck was broken, you can see the broken trim where the door had been kicked in, the screen was duck taped on the back porch, broken light switch covers with exposed wires and the wi-fi did not work. It was a good area but definitely not worth the price for the condition of the cabin. Also, we attempted to order from the restaurant they list on their site. After I called 5 times, I called the front desk for her to tell me that the restaurant doesn’t actually have a phone. Nor do they actually cook breakfast items from the provided menu. Good luck!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020

6/10 Okay

Briank

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The food in the restaurant was good and our server was great but the place could use a lot of cleaning. The floor under soft drink dispenser on the lower level of seating was really bad and looking out the window and look up at the overhang. I’ll let you decide. All interaction with the staff was great. Very nice
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2020

4/10 Poor

tab

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The walls and door frames were dirty in our room.Rokms were very dated.The beds were absolutely terriable stiff as a board!. We honestly contiplated checking out early but since its non refundable and its not cheap we decided to tough it out. The bedding and 1 thin blanket u recieve on the bed is stiff and had seen better days. Although the staff was friendly and the was plenty to do to keep you out of the room itself. Rafters was very slow service , took a very long time to be noticed and guests to be seated. I look forward to camping there this summer but i wont stay in the lodge . It was not worth what i paid for unfortunately.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020