A Classic Motel in Ellison Bay · Door County
The sunset side of the peninsula.
Just across the street from the park, the beach, and the bay. Enjoy newly-upgraded accommodations and a classic motel feel, just minutes from everything!
Clean, Quiet Spacious Rooms·Across from Ellison Bay Park·Short walk to coffee, shopping, and dining
Under new ownership
A New and Improved Parkside Inn
Parkside Inn recently came under the care of the folks that brought you Beachfront Inn in Baileys Harbor. Offering great accommodations on both the sunrise side and the sunset side of Door County, we're dedicated to providing excellent service along along with beautiful views.
Door County's quiet side
Away from the crowds, Ellison Bay offers a more peaceful side of Door County. Explore, relax, and enjoy!
Beach, pier & playground
A beautiful sand beach, a fishing pier, a playground, a gazebo and tennis courts — directly across the road from Parkside Inn.
Dinner is a short walk
Restaurants, coffee and shops abound in Ellison Bay. No car or parking needed — just a short stroll up the road.
West-facing, every night
The west shore of Door County delivers crowd-pleasing sunsets every night. Parkside is your front-row seat.
The rooms
Simple, comfortable rooms that welcome you back after a long day of Door County adventures.
Two Queen Room
Two queens · Tub/shower · Fridge
Room for the whole crew, with a coffee maker and microwave for slow mornings.
From $149 / nightView room →
King Room
One king · Walk-in shower*
A quiet room for two. Select rooms have a walk-in shower — ask when you book.
From $139 / nightView room →
The Guest House
1–2 bedrooms · Full kitchen · Deck
A house of your own: living room, full kitchen and a private deck for the evening.
From $259 / nightView room →
Free WiFi·Free parking·Morning coffee & pastries·A/C & heat·Smoke-free·Accessible rooms upon request
Ten minutes from the darkest sky in Wisconsin.
Newport State Park is an International Dark Sky Park, offering near-perfect views of the night sky with minimal light pollution. In addition, Newport and Peninsula State Park draw cyclists all season, and the tip of the peninsula is a migration funnel for birders — making Parkside Inn the ideal home base for all kinds of Door County nature adventures.
10 min
Newport State Park
2017
Dark Sky designation
Waning gibbous, 99% lit
Same care, opposite sides of the peninsula
sunrise
Baileys Harbor · East-facing
Retro, social and dog-friendly — first light over Lake Michigan.
sunset
Parkside Inn
Ellison Bay · West-facing
Calm, natural and unhurried — the day ends over Green Bay.
What Guests Say
Absolutely loved staying here. Rooms were very, very clean. Super friendly staff. Beautiful cultivated location.
- Maria
Great stay. Very peaceful location; easy to find. Very clean. Relaxing chairs for both of us. Nice bed. Places to relax outside.
- klutzWestBend
Wonderful find!! Super pleasant and helpful inn owner! Super clean room and convenient heat and cooling that worked great!!
- allen smith
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Book your stay
The season fills up fast — especially fall colour weekends. Call the front desk or check availability online.