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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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Relax by the fire pit in this serene outdoor seating area, surrounded by a natural stone arrangement and lush greenery.
Guests can enjoy a game of catch in the lush green surroundings.
Relax in a spacious room with a large bed, desk, and wall-mounted TV.
Guests can park their vehicles in the well-maintained parking area surrounded by trees.
Guests can enjoy meals and socialize around the central table, surrounded by comfortable seating and personal touches.
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
  • Free WiFi
  • 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
The current price is $113
$128 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 11 - Aug 12

Room options

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

Family Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(12 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Down duvet
  • 20 sq m
  • 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
2 bedrooms
Down duvet
Premium bedding
  • 28 sq m
  • 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
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
2 bedrooms
Down duvet
Premium bedding
  • 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
(13 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Down duvet
Premium bedding
  • 20 sq m
  • 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
(1 review)

Highlights

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

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The price is $134
$153 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 17 - Aug 18
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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
  • ‪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

When you stay at Explorer Rest & Recreation, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Cedar Point and Kalahari Waterpark Resort. You'll have free perks like WiFi and self parking. Also, this hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Lake Erie. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff and location.

Languages

English

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

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Popular mentions

Room
Bed
Family friendly
Shower
Location
Bathroom
Water
Trains
Events

What guests liked

  • Pet-friendly accommodations were available and the property's grounds were great to walk pets. (4 reviews)
  • Parking was convenient and easily accessible right outside the front door. (3 reviews)
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Reviews

10/10

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.
2-night trip

10/10

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

8/10

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

8/10

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

10/10

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

10/10

Nice
2-night trip

10/10

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

10/10

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

6/10

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.
1-night trip

10/10

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

10/10

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

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

10/10

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

8/10

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.
1-night trip

10/10

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!
2-night trip

10/10

Great stay and location
1-night trip

10/10

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

10/10

Nice little in and out spot
1-night trip

10/10

Very nice would stay again.
1-night trip

10/10

Very easy, clean, and affordable. Comfortable amenities & close to everything. Will stay again!
1-night trip

10/10

Excellent place to stay in Sandusky County for affordable rates.
3-night trip

10/10

This property is a great value for a large family.
1-night trip

10/10

I loved the place and how affordable it was next to cedar point
2-night trip

8/10

Was large enough for my family, close to everywhere we wanted to go and the amenities were perfect. Would definitely stay again!
3-night trip

10/10

Was perfect for us and close to our destination.
1-night trip