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Explorer Rest & Recreation

2.0 star property
Hotel near Sports Force Parks at Cedar Point Sports Center in Sandusky

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Property grounds
Family Room
Executive Suite
Vending machine
Exterior

Reviews

9.4 out of 10

Exceptional

Guests liked:

Clean rooms, comfy beds, friendly staff

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

Family Room

  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bunk Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Executive Suite

Executive Suite

  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 King Bed

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Family Suite, Multiple Beds

Family Suite, Multiple Beds

  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 King Bed

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Standard Room

Standard Room

  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Family Cabin

Family Cabin

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

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The price is CA $73
per night
CA $83 total
includes taxes & fees
5 Dec - 6 Dec
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About the area

Sandusky

In Sandusky .Within 3 miles (5 km) of this Sandusky hotel, you'll find Sports Force Parks at Cedar Point Sports Center and Osborn MetroPark. Also, Great Wolf Lodge Sandusky is within 3 miles (5 km) and Jackson Street Pier is within 6 miles (10 km).

What's nearby

  • Castaway Bay Waterpark - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Sports Force Parks at Cedar Point Sports Center - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Great Wolf Lodge Sandusky - 6 min drive - 5.3 km
  • Cedar Point - 8 min drive - 5.8 km
  • Kalahari Waterpark Resort - 9 min drive - 8.7 km

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 near Sports Force Parks at Cedar Point Sports Center in Sandusky
Explorer Rest & Recreation offers its guests a vending machine and a television in a common area. Public spaces have free WiFi. Self parking is free.

This Sandusky hotel is smoke free.

  • 25 guestrooms or units
  • Television in lobby
  • No smoking on site
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)).

Languages

English

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge

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

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have elevators
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • 2 on-site accessible parking spaces
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Room amenities

Entertainment

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

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Down comforter
  • Heating
  • Premium bedding
  • Tempur-Pedic bed

Bathroom

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

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge

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: USD 30 per accommodation, per stay
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Pet fee: USD 30 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a security system and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

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

8/10 Good

Crystal, Billings

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled with family, Travelled with pets
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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

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

10/10 Excellent

Kayla

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

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

10/10 Excellent

Marlene

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

10/10 Excellent

Shaun

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

10/10 Excellent

Marium

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

brandon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
enjoyable stay
We had a very enjoyable stay. We were pleased with the room that we had. We were surprised that we did not have any tissues in the room to use. Once we go the check in link directly sent to us, we had no problems with getting into our room. We would have liked to try the food trucks that were mentioned, but we never found the hours of operation for this.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024