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Deer Creek Lodge & Conference Center

3.5 star property
Family-friendly hotel in Mount Sterling with golf course and outdoor pool

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Cabin, 2 Bedrooms | Terrace/patio - Deer Creek Lodge & Conference Center (Mount Sterling)
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; American cuisine - Deer Creek Lodge & Conference Center (Mount Sterling)
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Indoor pool, outdoor pool, sun loungers - Deer Creek Lodge & Conference Center (Mount Sterling)
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Nestled by the lake, Deer Creek Lodge & Conference Center offers a family-friendly getaway with an indoor and outdoor pool, plus a spa tub for relaxation. Enjoy activities like basketball, snowshoeing, and kayaking or unwind at Rafters Restaurant with American cuisine for all ages.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Air conditioning

Main amenities (12)

  • Marina
  • Golf course
  • Near the beach
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Indoor pool and outdoor pool
  • WiFi in the lobby
  • Internet in the lobby
  • 24-hour fitness center
  • Outdoor tennis court
  • Children's pool
  • Hot tub
  • 24-hour business center

For families (6)

  • Children stay free
  • Children's pool
  • Playground on site
  • Refrigerator
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Private bathroom

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About the neighborhood

Map
22300 State Park Road 20, Mount Sterling, OH, 43143

What's nearby

  • Deer Creek State Park - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Greater Columbus Convention Center - 50 min drive - 63.7 km
  • Ohio Stadium - 53 min drive - 67.8 km
  • Ohio State University - 54 min drive - 67.5 km
  • Historic Crew Stadium - 54 min drive - 70.9 km

Getting around

  • John Glenn Columbus Intl. 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
  • ‪Lane 22 Pizza & Carryout - ‬28 min drive

About this property

Deer Creek Lodge & Conference Center

Deer Creek Lodge & Conference Center features a golf course and a marina. After hanging out at the outdoor pool or indoor pool, guests can grab a bite to eat at Rafters Restaurant, which serves American cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Other highlights include a bar/lounge, a 24-hour fitness center, and an outdoor tennis court.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 136 rooms
    • Arranged over 2 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
    • Minimum check-in age: 21
    • Check-out time is 10 AM
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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
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 21
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Children

    • Children (17 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome
WIFI

Internet

    • WiFi and wired internet access in public areas*
    • Free WiFi in rooms
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Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
    • Onsite RV/bus/truck parking (fees apply)
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Barbecue grills

Traveling with children

  • Children stay free (see details)
  • Children's pool
  • Mini golf
  • Playground
  • Children's menu

What to do

  • Basketball
  • Volleyball
  • Golfing
  • Mini golf
  • Mountain biking
  • Kayaking
  • Canoeing
  • Personal watercraft (motorized)
  • Cross-country skiing
  • Snowmobiling
  • Snowshoeing
  • Pool table
  • Fishing
  • Beach nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Sledding nearby

Working away

  • 24-hour business center
  • Meeting rooms
  • Computer station
  • Conference center (12000 square feet of space)

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Wedding services
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Pool loungers

Facilities

  • Built in 1981
  • ATM/banking
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • 24-hour fitness center
  • Golf course on site
  • Golf driving range on site
  • An outdoor pool
  • An indoor pool
  • Arcade/game room
  • Marina
  • Hot tub
  • Outdoor tennis court
  • Banquet hall

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 36-inch flat-screen TV
  • Premium satellite channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled) and heating
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Bed sheets provided

What to enjoy

  • Furnished balcony/patio

Freshen up

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

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi
  • Phone

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator

More

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available

Special features

Dining

Rafters Restaurant - This restaurant specializes in American cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available.
Hardings Lounge - This bar specializes in American cuisine and serves light fare only. Open daily.

Fees & policies

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out. Fees may include applicable taxes:
  • Resort fee: 3 percent of room rate

Optional extras

  • WiFi is available in public areas for an extra charge
  • Wired internet access is available in public areas for an extra charge

Children & extra beds

  • Rollaway beds are available for USD 12.0 per night

Policies

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.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a smoke detector and a first aid kit on site.
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.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, Carte Blanche

Also known as

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

Is there a pool at Deer Creek Lodge & Conference Center?

Yes, there's an indoor pool, an outdoor pool, and a children's pool.

Are pets allowed at Deer Creek Lodge & Conference Center?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.

Is parking offered on site at Deer Creek Lodge & Conference Center?

Yes, there's free self parking. RV/bus/truck parking is available.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Deer Creek Lodge & Conference Center?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is 10 AM.

What is there to do at Deer Creek Lodge & Conference Center and nearby?

Have fun with winter activities like cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, and snowmobiling and in warmer months, enjoy a round of golf at the onsite golf course. Additional recreation onsite includes basketball and volleyball. Relax in the hot tub and take invigorating swims in the indoor and outdoor pools. Deer Creek Lodge & Conference Center also has a 24-hour fitness center and an arcade, as well as a picnic area.

Are there restaurants at or near Deer Creek Lodge & Conference Center?

Yes, Rafters Restaurant offers American cuisine.

Does Deer Creek Lodge & Conference Center have any outdoor private spaces?

Yes, every room features a furnished balcony or patio.

What's the area around Deer Creek Lodge & Conference Center like?

Deer Creek Lodge & Conference Center is located on the waterfront, a short 1-minute walk from Deer Creek State Park.

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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

Eco-friendliness

7.8

Property conditions & facilities

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Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

The drive was great and easy to find

10/10 Exceptional

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
sylvia, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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
Jane M, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

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.
DIANE, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Family friendly. There are two pools, one inside and one outside that are well kept.
3-night trip

6/10 Good

Don’t go to bar or restaurant. None of the vending machines worked.
2-night trip

6/10 Good

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.
MARY, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

Loved how relaxing it was..and didnt like that restaurant and bar closes as early as they do
1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Barbara, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Adam, 2-night trip

2/10 Poor

Pool not working we reserved it based on wanting a pool. Staff did not care that we had booked for that reason alone.
Eugenio, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Jamie, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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
Kathryn, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

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!
Michael, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Herbert, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

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.
1-night trip

8/10 Very good

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..
Stephen, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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
Jamie, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Lakefront rooms with a good view across the lake. Located within a state park.
David, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

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..
Carla, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

We had a wonderful time. The place is gorgeous.
Melissa, 2-night trip

6/10 Good

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.
DorianOsborne, 2-night trip

6/10 Good

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!
2-night trip

6/10 Good

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
Briank, 1-night trip

4/10 Fair

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.
tab, 2-night trip