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The Cedar Motel

2.5 star property

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Beach
Comfort Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking | Individually decorated, individually furnished, blackout drapes
Terrace/patio
Front of property
Reception

Reviews

8.6 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
    Pet friendly
  • Housekeeping
    Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Parking included
    Parking included
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
903 E Bayview Dr, Sandusky, OH, 44870
  • Sandusky Bay
    1 min walk
  • Merry-Go-Round Museum
    13 min drive
  • Firelands Regional Medical Center
    14 min drive

Room options

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Comfort Single Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible | Individually decorated, individually furnished, blackout drapes

Comfort Single Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

  • 200 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Comfort Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking | Individually decorated, individually furnished, blackout drapes

Comfort Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

  • 205 sq ft
  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Comfort Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking | Individually decorated, individually furnished, blackout drapes

Comfort Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

  • 248 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
Pool
Sleep Inn & Suites Port Clinton
Pool
Breakfast included
Parking included
Free WiFi
4.0 out of 5, Very Good, (870)
The price is $59
per night
$66 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 5 - Dec 6
Sleep Inn & Suites Port Clinton

About the neighborhood

Sandusky

Located in Sandusky, The Cedar Motel is within a 15-minute drive of Kalahari Waterpark Resort and Lake Erie. .This motel is 11.5 mi (18.5 km) from Cedar Point and 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Sandusky Bay.
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What's nearby

  • Sandusky Bay - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • The Watering Hole Safari and Waterpark - 7 min drive - 5.1 miles
  • African Safari Wildlife Park - 14 min drive - 7.4 miles
  • Castaway Bay Waterpark - 17 min drive - 9.6 miles
  • Cedar Point - 23 min drive - 11.6 miles

Getting around

  • Sandusky Station - 13 min drive
  • Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE) - 64 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Toft Dairy - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Firelands Winery - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Cleats Club Seat Grille - ‬12 min drive

About this property

The Cedar Motel

Motel with free parking, steps from Lake Erie
The Cedar Motel offers 12 air-conditioned accommodations with complimentary bottled water and blackout drapes/curtains. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided.

Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers. This Sandusky motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 25+ Mbps. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Make yourself at home in one of the 12 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms with bathtubs or showers are provided. Conveniences include complimentary bottled water and blackout drapes/curtains, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and a picnic area.
Grab a bite from the grocery/convenience store serving guests of The Cedar Motel.
The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Free self parking is available onsite.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Family friendly

  • Grocery/convenience store
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • 12 private bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Late check-out subject to availability

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 9 AM - 10:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 50 per pet, per day, plus a deposit of USD 50.0 per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
Up to 50 lbs per pet

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet deposit: USD 50.0 per stay
  • Pet fee: USD 50 per pet, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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, debit card, or cash deposit 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
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Cedar Motel Bay View
The Cedar Motel Motel
The Cedar Motel Sandusky
The Cedar Motel Motel Sandusky

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 111 out of 214 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 64 out of 214 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 25 out of 214 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 214 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 214 reviews" "

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Megan

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Everything was fine, it was a nice play to sleep after visiting cedar point. But we had issues with wifi and not having cell phone service
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Enjoyed my stay and would stay again in the future
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Debra

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
THE MANAGER/OWNER COULD NOT HAVE BEEN MORE ACCOMMADATING. THERE WERE SNACKS AND BEVERAGES UPON OUR ARRIVAL. WHEN WE RETURNED FROM DINNER SHE HAD A FIRE GOING AND TIKI TORCHES LIT UP IN THE COMMON AREA. WILL DEFINATELY RETURN
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joseph, Valencia

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Peter

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

betty, Bremen

Traveled with partner
Not a fancy hotel but oh so clean and comfortable!!!! Definitely will be the place I stay with every visit!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Douglas

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Leinaala

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
EXTREMELY Pricey for a tiny, no frills room with the smallest bathroom I've ever tried to shower, etc. in! That said, the property staff was VERY nice and Welcoming. She really made it easier for me to overlook the negative for the one night we stayed.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Quaint, Simple, Efficient
This quaint motel right on the bay was just what I expected. Efficient. Had all we needed for our overnight stay. We loved the view of the bay. Jonathan recommended Rayz on the Bay for dinner. Within walking distance we enjoyed taking in all this quiet beautiful area has to offer. This motel is not a new and spacious place. But if you’re looking to enjoy the Bay and step back in time to simplicity, this place is for you! We would stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Doyle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean , pet friendly nice view
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Leisa

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Room was clean, and quiet. But it was not much bigger then a closet, and over priced for what it was.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peyton

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Loved it!
Stayed here for the night to go to put in bay! We had a nice stay and enjoyed how much work they’ve put into the motel! It was so cute!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Terry

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cool retro mid-century vibe. Super attentive staff. Clean with zero problems. Had a great stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Chris

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed here a couple years ago. Clean simple room. Great person at desk. This time the room smelled funky and it looks like the property isn’t as well maintained. The guy at the desk wasn’t impressive when we checked in. We showed up at scheduled time of check in to him telling me it could be an hour until room is ready. I pushed back and he changed it to ready in 20 minutes. Not a terrible stay, but much better a years ago. Better cleanliness in the past.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Terry

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Such a lovely property. Nice and quiet. Comfortable beds and clean. They had good coffee and snacks in the lobby. Looking forward to staying again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

LeAnn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Caroline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Small, local motel very adequate
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Schuyler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Will definitely come back
Best motel weve ever stayed at! Even nicer than some of the hotels weve been to. Place was very clean, bed was very comfortable as well.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

ANGELA

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dwight

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfect little stay out of the limelight
This is a quiet little off the beaten path place to stay. If you are high maintenance, this place is not for you. But if you appreciate the finer things in life, this inn is awesome. The service is great, owner is suoer sweet. Communication was great! Right across from Sandusky Bay, evening fire pit and tiki torch area. Really a cute place! I would absolutely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Janet

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
It’s got a nice water view. Room is extremely small but it’s clean. Built in 1954 it has its own personality. Saundra was very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The owner was so very friendly and helpful- giving wonderful tips on the ferry and breakfast recommendation. Also, love free snacks and beverages!
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place -- clean, comfortable, and quiet
This is a great place on Lake Erie. It's comfortable, clean and quiet. The owner was very friendly and accommodating -- she was there when we needed her but not intrusive. The room was recently remodeled, everything in perfect order and thoughtfully designed and laid out. Generous treats and coffee, even treats for the pups. Will definitely stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We were here for the solar eclipse and what a hidden gem on the bay. Close enough to Sandusky and Port Clinton but just far enough away from a hustle and bustle! We couldn’t have chosen a better place! Saundra and her sons were delightful and hospitable the whole time. We enjoyed their firepit, nice snacks comfortable room with all we needed for a great experience to view the eclipse. Two restaurants within walking distance. Would stay again if ever in the area!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Valerie

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a quaint, quiet place with a retro vibe. The owner was working the office and she was friendly and helpful, allowing us to choose our room because we were the only ones there on that cold, out-of-season night. She had complimentary snacks and drinks (including beer) set out for guests. We will definitely return sometime.