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Explorer Rest & Recreation

2.0 star property
Hotel convenient to Sports Force Parks at Cedar Point Sports Center

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Executive Suite | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, Tempur-Pedic beds
In Sandusky, Explorer Rest & Recreation offers a cozy retreat near Sports Force Parks at Cedar Point Sports Center and Great Wolf Lodge. Connect to in-room WiFi, grab a snack from the vending machine, or unwind in front of the lobby TV. Previous guests praise the helpful staff and convenient location.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Non-smoking
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
  • Air conditioning

Main amenities (3)

  • Air conditioning
  • Vending machine
  • TV in a common area

Feel at home (6)

  • Microwave
  • Private bathroom
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Pets allowed
  • Cable TV service
  • Premium bedding
$91 nightly
The total price is $103
Sep 3 - Sep 4
Total with taxes and fees

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Family Room | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, Tempur-Pedic beds

Family Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(17 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Down duvet
Day bed
  • 210 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bunk Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Executive Suite | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, Tempur-Pedic beds

Executive Suite

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Tempur-Pedic bed
Down duvet
  • 300 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 King Bed

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Family Suite, Multiple Beds | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, Tempur-Pedic beds

Family Suite, Multiple Beds

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Tempur-Pedic bed
Down duvet
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 King Bed

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Standard Room | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, Tempur-Pedic beds

Standard Room

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(19 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Tempur-Pedic bed
Down duvet
  • 210 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Family Cabin | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, Tempur-Pedic beds

Family Cabin

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Tempur-Pedic bed
Down duvet
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 8
  • 1 King Bed, 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
2227 Cleveland Rd W, Sandusky, OH, 44870

What's nearby

  • Castaway Bay Waterpark - 14 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Sports Force Parks at Cedar Point Sports Center - 2 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Great Wolf Lodge Sandusky - 5 min drive - 3.9 km
  • Jackson Street Pier - 6 min drive - 5.0 km
  • Cedar Point - 9 min drive - 5.3 km

Getting around

  • Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE) - 55 min drive
  • Cleveland, OH (BKL-Burke Lakefront) - 68 min drive
  • Toledo Express Airport (TOL) - 74 min drive
  • Cleveland, OH (CGF-Cuyahoga County) - 77 min drive
  • Sandusky Station - 9 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cheers Sports Bar & Grill - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Texas Roadhouse - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Thirsty Pony Restaurant - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Jolly Donut - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Explorer Rest & Recreation

Explorer Rest & Recreation puts you just a 5-minute drive from Sports Force Parks at Cedar Point Sports Center and Lake Erie. You'll have free perks like WiFi and self parking. Also, Cedar Point and Kalahari Waterpark Resort are within a short drive. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff and location.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 25 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 AM
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 11:00 AM
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Special check-in instructions

    • There is no front desk at this property
    • Guests will receive an email within 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 Operto mobile app before check-in
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Pets

    • Pets allowed (dogs and cats only)*
    • Service animals welcome
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms (speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices))
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Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

What to do

  • Fishing nearby

Services

  • Virtual front desk

Facilities

  • Television in common areas

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • 2 on-site accessible parking spaces
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Front entrance ramp

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 50-inch Smart TV
  • Cable TV channels
  • Streaming services

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning and heating
  • Coffee/tea maker

Sleep well

  • Down comforter
  • Premium bedding
  • Tempur-Pedic mattress

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower only
  • Soap and shampoo
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi (speed of 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices))

Food and drink

  • Mini-fridge
  • Microwave

Fees & policies

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 30 per accommodation, per stay

Policies

This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a security system and a first aid kit on site.
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover

Also known as

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

Frequently asked questions

Does Explorer Rest & Recreation offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Explorer Rest & Recreation does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Explorer Rest & Recreation?

Yes, cats and dogs are welcome. There's a charge of USD 30 per accommodation, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

Is parking offered on site at Explorer Rest & Recreation?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Explorer Rest & Recreation?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 AM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

What is there to do at Explorer Rest & Recreation and nearby?

Have fun during the warmer months with activities nearby such as fishing.

What's the area around Explorer Rest & Recreation like?

Explorer Rest & Recreation is a short 10-minute walk from Lake Erie and 19 minutes' walk from Sports Force Parks at Cedar Point Sports Center. Travelers say that the hotel is in a great location.

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Explorer Rest & Recreation Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

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Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Wheelchair accessible

My daughter is in a wheelchair and it’s hard finding places that are wheelchair accessible and this place is definitely wheelchair accessible. They have a roll in shower and plenty of room for my daughter to move around in.
Melissa, 5-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Cute and comfy

Im so happy i found this place. Its so cute and convenient for our trip to cedar point. It was so comfortable the bedding and towels were top notch. I will definitely stay here again.
Melissa, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Very good place to stay! I had a good stay with my family and I really recommend this place.
Lina, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely motel

Loved this retro, renovated motel. I would 110% stay there again!!!
Heather, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Wonderful place- owners are great people. Super clean. Comfy beds!!
Jennifer, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Room was perfect. Very clean. Ideal location for getting to the sports complex. Highly recommend!
Chris, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Adorable, comfortable, convenient

I'm not one to get excited about sheets and towels, especially for a last minute trip, but my goodness, these were delightful! The bed was super comfortable. You can't beat the sport's proximity to Cedar Point, and it sure beat driving home 2 hours. I'd love to give it a shot with the kids some time. The TV was absurdly hard to work (though if I could have figured it out I think it would be amazing.) An instruction manual for that would have been a nice touch.
Marion, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Nice
Rachel, 2-night trip

6/10 Good

Tech problems with access

No code provided to access room. Luckily attendant was available, but he had trouble accessing room as well. Room was clean, newly renovated
Laura, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Easy access. Cozy stay. No issues.
Brittany, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very happy

Easy check-in, very responsive to questions and needs. Clean and comfortable. Close to everything we wanted to do.
Danielle, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

We were in Sandusky for our grandson's baseball tournament. We knew we would be at the ball park for most of the day and out for diner in the evening. we needed a clean, comfortable place to sleep. The location was perfect. We stayed in a room with a king size bed. It was smaller then we are used to, but it had everything we needed. Very clean and comfortable.
John, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Super cute and easy check in process. Our room was upgraded the day of which was a nice surprise. Wish we could have enjoyed the space longer. Only thing I would say is to bring earplugs as there is a train nearby
Ashley, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Muh hotel

The room that we were assigned was not cleaned. Bed was unmade and there were towels on the floor. We got a new room which was better. Also, our code was not sent to us for the door, we had to call to get it. It was an ok stay.
Krystal, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very cute property and very reasonable. Close to sports complex. The train is a little noticeable at night but tolerable.
Christopher, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great stay and location
Sean, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very nice and quiet! Would book again
Adrian Lucas, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Nice , clean and a great value for the price.
Daniel, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The room I stayed in was fantastic and well kept, a little small and I wish there would have been a small table and they had forgotten to leave a paper with wifi passwords etc but these are very minor details and I can't rate it less than 5 stars for trivial things. 10/10 would stay again
1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The hotel was such a hidden gem outside of Ceder Point. My son and I stayed for one night so we could visit the park for a few days. It was very clean and easy to access. My only complaint is that the hotel does not have anyone there managing the building. At lest while we where there. Unfortunately the room next to us had about three VERY young kids that the parents just left alone until 3 or 4 in the morning and it was very loud all night so we did not get much sleep.
Larry, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

It’s very minimalist, but everything we needed and REALLY clean. Great value. Online check in and out was so convenient. Customer service (via phone) was very helpful and quick to respond. Less than a mile from the Cedar Point Sports Complex. 10/10 recommend!
Nicole, 2-night trip

6/10 Good

It was a nice place aesthetically but looking closer past the nice looks, I found a few bugs and the fridge smelt rlly bad, also the shower didn’t work great and the body wash was practically water it didn’t lather at all. The bed was hard. Other than those things the tv was super nice and the pillows were soft.
Megan, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Pet Friendly, Spacious Comfort

We had a very nice trip that was easy accessible and the room was comfortable! The space the family suite has to offer was great. This is also a pet friendly location which was a bonus for us.
1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Fun new hote

Definitely a fun experience. I wish there was some kind of table or coffee table. The bathroom was very small but nice and clean. The morning we wer due to check out, the smell of weed was overwhelming. When we exited our room, all cars of neighboring rooms were gone but there were 4 teenage boys with the cleaning cart acting unruly. It made me a little nervous on cleaning practices.
Nichole, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Modernize Old style motel. Prompt service. bed stand is wood and seemed to have warped a bit making it squeak. Walls were thin, we could hear conversation level talking on the other side so I’m sure they heard us laughing at memes together after 10pm.
Kayla, 2-night trip