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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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Exterior
Vending machine
Executive Suite | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, down duvets, Tempur-Pedic beds
Exterior
BBQ/picnic Area
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
  • 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
The current price is ฿3,014
฿3,428 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Sept - 2 Sept

Room options

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

Family Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(14 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Down duvet
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bunk Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Executive Suite | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, down duvets, 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
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 King Bed

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Family Suite, Multiple Beds | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, down duvets, 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
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 King Bed

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

Standard Room

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(15 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Down duvet
Premium bedding
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Family Cabin | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, down duvets, 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
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 8
  • 1 King Bed, 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About the area

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, OH (TOL-Toledo Express) - 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

Explorer Rest & Recreation puts you a short five-minute drive from Sports Force Parks at Cedar Point Sports Center and Lake Erie. You'll have free perks such as WiFi and self-parking. Also, Cedar Point and Kalahari Waterpark Resort are within a short drive. Fellow travellers 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 Wi-Fi in rooms (speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices))
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Parking

    • Free on-site 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 bathroom
  • 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 duvet
  • Premium bedding
  • Tempur-Pedic mattress

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower only
  • Soap and shampoo
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Complimentary wireless Internet access (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 lifts.
Guests can rest easy knowing that 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 that you 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. Travellers 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

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Bed
Family friendly
Shower
Location
Water
Bathroom
Trains
Events

What guests liked

  • Pet-friendly accommodations were available and the property's grounds were great to walk pets. (4 reviews)
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Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Overall a great stay. My only complaint is that you can hear through the walls pretty easily to neighboring rooms. Would definitely stay again.
Miranda, 2-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Property was very cute my family loved it and room layouts are very family friendly
Mindy, 2-night trip

10/10 Excellent

We stayed the the Explorer room and it was perfect for our family! Clean, comfortable, and the woman working in the lobby was a doll! Will definitely be back soon!
Melanie, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Love the remodel to this property
Jason, 2-night trip

10/10 Excellent

It was close to the park and different
Sara, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

I thought the room was quiye\5 p cozy
Christy, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

This was a very clean spot. It was close to many places we needed to be. The checkin process was a little stressful, but other than that we loved it!
Bethany, 3-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Clean
Jessica, 1-night trip

8/10 Good

Did not like parking
Paul, 1-night trip

4/10 Poor

Didn't like the beds. No chairs and no lamps. Small end tables. Lights from outside.
Lisa, 1-night trip

8/10 Good

We stayed for a couple of nights at the Explorer Rest & Recreation. When we had an issue, the staff went above and beyond to make sure we were comfortable. For instance, we had a problem with our room, so the staff moved us to another property that they owned for the night until they could switch us into a room that was towards the front!
Kaylee, 2-night trip

10/10 Excellent

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 Excellent

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 Excellent

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

8/10 Good

The property seemed to be a converted motel and the room was very nice and new. Biggest problem I had is that there is no staff/front desk, they gave me a code to access the room but the vode stopped working about an hour after arriving. Then around 9-10pm someone else was trying to get into our room, their code seemed to work but luckily I had the door double locked
Brett, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

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

6/10 Okay

Bed spread was not clean. If you dont want to wash them, dont use white!! Walls are paper thin, enjoy everyone's business! Not worth the rate.
Michael, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

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

10/10 Excellent

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 Excellent

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

6/10 Okay

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 Excellent

Great stay and location
Sean, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

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

10/10 Excellent

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

10/10 Excellent

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