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Explorer Rest & Recreation

2.0 star property

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Executive Suite | Premium bedding, down comforters, Tempur-Pedic beds, free WiFi
Executive Suite | Premium bedding, down comforters, Tempur-Pedic beds, free WiFi
Family Cabin | Living area | 50-inch Smart TV with cable channels, streaming services
Exterior

Reviews

9.4 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

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

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Map
2227 Cleveland Rd W, Sandusky, OH, 44870
  • Castaway Bay Waterpark
    16 min walk
  • Sports Force Parks at Cedar Point Sports Center
    19 min walk
  • Goofy Golf
    4 min drive

Room options

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Family Room | Premium bedding, down comforters, Tempur-Pedic beds, free WiFi

Family Room

  • 210 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bunk Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Executive Suite | Premium bedding, down comforters, Tempur-Pedic beds, free WiFi

Executive Suite

  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 King Bed

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Family Suite, Multiple Beds | Premium bedding, down comforters, Tempur-Pedic beds, free WiFi

Family Suite, Multiple Beds

  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 King Bed

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Standard Room | Premium bedding, down comforters, Tempur-Pedic beds, free WiFi

Standard Room

  • 210 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Family Cabin | Premium bedding, down comforters, Tempur-Pedic beds, free WiFi

Family Cabin

  • Sleeps 8
  • 1 King Bed, 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About the neighborhood

Sandusky

Located in Sandusky, Explorer Rest & Recreation is within a 5-minute drive of Sports Force Parks at Cedar Point Sports Center and Osborn MetroPark. .This hotel is 3 mi (4.8 km) from Jackson Street Pier and 3.3 mi (5.3 km) from Great Wolf Lodge Sandusky.

What's nearby

  • Castaway Bay Waterpark - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Sports Force Parks at Cedar Point Sports Center - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Great Wolf Lodge Sandusky - 6 min drive - 3.3 miles
  • Cedar Point - 8 min drive - 3.6 miles
  • Kalahari Waterpark Resort - 9 min drive - 5.4 miles

Getting around

  • Sandusky Station - 9 min drive
  • Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE) - 55 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cheers Sports Bar & Grill - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Texas Roadhouse - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Explorer Rest & Recreation

Hotel with free parking, near Sports Force Parks at Cedar Point Sports Center
Explorer Rest & Recreation offers 25 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Tempur-Pedic beds feature down comforters and premium bedding. 50-inch Smart televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include showers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)).

Make yourself at home in one of the 25 air-conditioned rooms featuring microwaves and Smart televisions. Your Tempur-Pedic bed comes with down comforters and premium bedding. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have showers and hair dryers.
Make use of convenient amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access, a television in a common area, and a vending machine.
Free self parking is available onsite.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • Mini-fridge

Conveniences

  • Vending machine
  • Virtual front desk

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 2 accessible parking spaces
  • Front entrance ramp
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Down comforter
  • Premium bedding
  • Tempur-Pedic mattress

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 50-inch smart TV with cable channels
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 AM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests will receive an email 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and an access code; access will be through a private entrance
Prior to arrival, you must complete online registration via a secure link
You will be asked to provide the property with a copy of your government-issued photo ID after booking
A virtual front desk provides assistance to guests
Guests are recommended to download the property's DACK mobile app before check-in

Access methods

Access code, private entrance

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 30 per accommodation, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 30 per accommodation, per stay
  • 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 debit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a security system and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

2227 Cleveland Rd W
Explorer Rest & Recreation
Explorer Rest & Recreation Hotel
Explorer Rest & Recreation Sandusky
Explorer Rest & Recreation Hotel Sandusky

Explorer Rest & Recreation Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 152 out of 188 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 22 out of 188 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 188 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 188 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 188 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This adorable remodeled motel was excellent! I wasn’t sure when booking what to except but our room looks like it was just redone and had a 70’s chic vibe. The beds were very comfortable. Our family of 5 stayed in a family suite. We will happily stay here again on our next Cedar Point adventure.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Clarence

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

marsha

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed 2 nights, room was cute and very clean, no complaints, check in was a breeze, Cedar Point is only minutes away! The only down fall we had is the food truck was never open even though the signs said food truck now open, but there was other food options close by! Great stay, they offer a lot of outdoor activities such as corn hole, spikeball, fire pits and grills, will definitely stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eli

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Self check-in was very convenient and easy! Clean rooms with very comfortable beds and clean bathrooms. Would stay here again 10/10!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Crystal, Billings

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was large enough for my family, close to everywhere we wanted to go and the amenities were perfect. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Glenn

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

veronica

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Loved the Reno Train nearby ran all night, every few minutes. Difficult to sleep
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathy

Traveled with pets, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
10/10 very comfortable beds, very clean and well designed rooms to accommodate pets. I was able to check in early with a reasonable fee. the manager I spoke with was very nice and professional. The grounds are great to walk your dog. They also have a food truck on site. I would definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very well appointed down to the last detail. Cool place.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lorac

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very short drive to Cedar Point. Bed was comfy.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Wade

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good overall
Very good place overall Very clean Very comfortable Very close to Cedar Point No front desk attendant One thing that annoyed us was the washer and dryer was running loud close to our room all the way until after midnight Bathroom door was not closing properly Only those little things should improve But will stay there again for sure
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tonya

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kerry

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kayla

Traveled with family
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
So cute and a fun place. Only recommendation is to upgrade the bathroom soap and shampoo so your customers don’t smell like Walmart all day lol 😆
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

betty

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The Ranch was lovely & clean. The owners are very nice and helpful. We enjoyed the place .
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

betty

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Samuel

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cool appliances
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marlene

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Very nicely done rooms. Love this property.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shaun

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We absolutely loved this place! VERY clean and modern looking. My wife said she felt like she stepped into an episode of HGTV lol. An absolute hidden gem! Extremely close to Cedar Point. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amryne

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved the place and how affordable it was next to cedar point
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Jessica

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean
The property is very clean and tidy. This was a family vacation and we had a dog with us as well. I loved that there were 3 beds, one being a king, plus being pet friendly. I loved how clean it was and that the floors weren't carpeted, in case of a dog accident (there weren't any, but it gave me piece of mind). I didn't hear the neighbors at all, so I'm assuming it is insulated well also. The train was annoying, but not their fault. I liked the access to the nice lobby, for the bathroom, when one of the 5 of us already took the bathroom. I did find it odd that even though we booked the room for 6 people, in case my dad joined us for a couple days, they only gave us 5 towels. But I emailed them for a towel refresh of 6 towels and they quickly got them to us. My biggest issue was how minimalistic the place was. There's no dressers anywhere in the room, not even a side table with drawers or anything. We packed 5 people into 3 suitcases and had no way of separating their clothes easily, and had to live out of those suitcases for 5 days. There was no couch in the room, just 2 chairs, so I feel there was plenty of places that a dresser could have gone. The bathroom is tiny with nowhere to place personal items, so all shower supplies had to go on the floor of the shower. There is a tiny shelf that holds 2 bottles that they provided though. The bathroom door was very tough to open and close and there were ants in the door frame of bathroom, but we sprayed dawn spray and killed them.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Sandra

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
the property was a cute motel away from other lodging choices. the downfall was the train that kept coming through that was across the street
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome place! Simple Clean and Efficient
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Helen

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property owner was easy to get a hold of, answers questions and was very polite. I loved the retro look and feel. Beds and pillows were very comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024