Explorer Rest & Recreation
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About this hotel
Hotel with free parking, near Sports Force Parks at Cedar Point Sports Center Along with a TV in a common area, this smoke-free hotel has free self parking and free WiFi in public areas. Explorer Rest & Recreation offers 25 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. 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)).
Amenities
Air conditioner
Pets allowed
Kitchen / Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Parking
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Hotel in Sandusky, OH
Reasons to book
People love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Great for pets
Includes essentialsPets allowed, Kitchen / Kitchenette, Air conditioner and more
$$$$
Reviews
4.7/5.0
Outstanding(71 Reviews)
5.0
It was a cute little place, pleasant quite and close to cedar point. I liked the self service option for check in! Will def come back
5.0
Our family of five stayed just one night in one of the family bunk rooms and found it absolutely perfect for what we needed! We all had a bed (which rarely happens!) and the room was clean, comfortable and spacious, and quiet!
We met one of the property owners at check in (which we discovered was all online and super easy!) - I believe his name was Justin? Sorry if I’m getting that wrong!! But he was extremely nice and was able to get us into our room early!
The location is also perfect - a short drive to Cedar Point, restaurants, and Sheldon Marsh Preserve, which we highly recommend if you are a nature lover!
Also I want to mention the outdoor sitting areas in the front of the building (right by the properties food truck) and also in the back with the fire pits! It was so peaceful to sit out there in the evening and relax! We did have the opportunity to order from the food truck as well, and it was a delicious!! Overall, we highly recommend this hotel…!! Thank you for an amazing stay!!
5.0
We stayed at Explorer Rest & Recreation while we in town for my daughter’s volleyball tournament. I loved how it was just down the road from the sports complex, it made it very convenient with a 4yo. Not only was the place nice but the service was awesome. They were very accommodating and understanding since we were not sure the times my daughter was playing in the tournament. I wasn’t quite sure how communication would be since no one was site but they were very prompt. We will definitely be staying here again when we are back in town and highly recommend them!
8.0
The facility is great, everything was as described and the cleanliness was excellent. The kitchen was bare so make sure you bring along utensils and anything you would need.
I will definitely stay here again if I’m in the area
10.0
the inside was updated and very nice
1.0
We arrived on a Friday night around 8:00PM, the email that I received with the accommodation information did not contain a unit number so I had to contact the property. The property itself was nice. However, Saturday night around 10:00 PM, our shower and toilet began spewing sewer water up out of the drains. Contacted the property and after an hour or so, they finally reach out to me and inform me that they do not have any other available rooms in the hotel. They offer to compensate for the inconvenience (which never happened). I asked them what we were supposed to do because our bathroom is completely full of water and unusable. They tell me they may have an air bnb property we can use, give them some time to see what they work out. After another 30-60 minutes they call back and they do have a property available about 15 minutes away from where we are staying. I am thankful that they had something available and the air bnb was beautiful but that DOES NOT make up for the stress and hassle of having to move accommodation in the middle of the night.
3.0
I made my reservation within an hour of arriving at the motel, so I had to call to register and get my room number and code for the door. The person who answered was really quick and helpful. The room was immaculate and super comfortable. The bedding was good quality and the towels were amazing. The room was adorable. After the water warmed up (it takes a couple of minutes...be patient), the shower was quite relaxing. The price was super affordable for the amazing stay that we had. The location was awesome as well. It was close to Cedar Point and any restaurant you could imagine was not too far at all. My advice if you stay is to make sure you pull the door all the way closed. I didn't and in the middle if the night, the door blew open. Good thing I use the security latch or it would have blown open all the way. I have no clue how long I slept with it open. That shows how comfy the beds were. Great stay and we WILL likely only stay here from now on when in the area.
10.0
I loved this property & will book again! Everything was made so convenient for the stay & was clean!
10.0
Very nice rooms. Water pressure could have been better and more hot water. Overall a great experience
3.0
Very nice boutique motel with a perfect location to Cedar Point area and events. Clean, pleasantly decorated minimalist style. Very comfortable beds. Contactless check-in and check-out.
3.0
Motel room was great. Everything was brand new and clean. Comfortable bed, quiet, and had everything we needed. Also super affordable! It was cold when we got into the room. Cranked up the heat, went to dinner and it was perfect when we got back. Another thing was that the shower was super cold. So, I did take a cold shower but all in all would love to stay here again.
8.0
I really liked the renovations done to the property. The room was well designed and layed out with mini fridge, microwave and coffee maker in its own area. The bathroom was small but with a nice shower. The bed was very comfortable. I liked being able to check into my room with a code through an app.
A few things that were not the best: the bathroom sink is a raised bowl on a small shelf. When I washed my face, water went on the counter and floor. The edge to the shower floor isn’t very tall so water got on the floor when I took a shower. The shade for the window is nice but doesn’t completely block out light - shines through the edges around the shade.
A train did come through the area a few times that night.
Minor issues aside, I enjoyed my stay. The price was very reasonable and I would stay there again.
4.0
The area around the motel is very quiet and rural. I like the way it all looks, but the queen bed in the second room was so hard and uncomfortable it was close to laying on the floor. But that is the only complaint I have.
5.0
Loved how it was revamped! Worked great for the family.
3.0
We thought we would give this fresh new place a shot and we loved it. It was super clean and all new and affordable! Check in was a little confusing at first (didn’t get email) but it was handled with ease once we called the number provided. Everything was super cute and we would totally stay again. One benefit would be a softer mattress but that’s just a preference. This made our cedar point trip complete!
4.0
It was very clean and comfortable bed. All new minimalist feel, I would definitely stay again
4.0
Loved the room! It was brand new, but the edges of the bed were extremely sharp, and there was no railing for the ladder. Otherwise we loved it, oh maybe a table pull down or something would be nice.
5.0
The location was convenient to everything we needed and the property was clean, quiet, and safe. The bunk beds with the extra day bed offered a different, fun layout that our family enjoyed. The owners were very responsive. We would absolutely plan on staying here again in the future.
5.0
I was hesitant about my excitement finding this hotel online because when I drove up the outside looked like an older motel style establishment with some new paint. Once I opened the door, I was pleasantly surprised. It looked and smelled brand new. The family room was great for me and my 3 boys and it was very close to Cedar Point, literally right around the corner from the entrance. I’m not sure if there are any staff actually on site because our room and the common room at the hotel were all accessible by a code that I was emailed earlier in the day. There was no physical check in and a sign in the room said no need to check out either. That wasn’t an issue because we had everything that we needed in the room… plush bath towels, mini fridge, microwave, coffee and tea maker, steamer for clothes and travel size lotion/shampoo/conditioner/soap. The beds were very confortable. My youngest son said it felt like his bed at home and I agree. The pleated blinds did a good job of keeping it dark in the room as the parking lot is right outside the window. There is a train close that I heard a couple times in the middle of the night but otherwise it was pretty quiet. I will definitely stay here again and have already recommended it to friends.
5.0
Very nice and comfortable room
3.0
Great stay. Impeccably clean. Modern vintage Route 66 motel feel. No need to check in, they send you door code. Looks like they are building fire pits out back. Would be cool to site outside and enjoy. Definitely will be back on next trip to Cedar Point!
3.0
Property was very clean and new, however, wifi was not working. Communication from staff was vauge. When you make a phone call when there is no staff on site and you have an issue, it should not go to a voicmail, it should be addressed immediately. Took a half an hour to respond to a text. Also, the area was a little sketchy. We did not feel safe leaving our teens alone while we went to grab snacks at the grocery nearby. Room was small and overpriced.
3.0
We had a very nice stay. We didn’t spend hardly any time at the motel as this was just a place to rest our heads after a long day at CP. My only complaint would be the fact that someone was doing laundry around 11pm-12am and they kept us up due to the fact that it was right next to our room and very loud. We will visit again but will definitely request not too be in that room again.
5.0
The location was excellent for going to cedar point. It seems like it was newly remodeled and it felt like we were the first to stay in the room. The bunk bed configuration was very convenient for our family of 5 and the beds were very comfortable. We almost slept in past the checkout because they were so comfortable.
I forgot how nice it was to stay in a small motel. No front desk to have to wait in line, just use the code that they sent. Park right in front of the room for easy unload and load since it is a single story building.
4.0
Nice
3.0
Very nice. No check in desk or ice machine or vending machines! But it was clean and comfy and spacious and I loved the outdoor seating areas! Close to cedar point and just super cute!
5.0
Room is very clean Excellent service close to Cedar point Kids love the Stay and the bunk beds
5.0
Nice place to stay!
Close to CP.
newly remodeled.
5.0
Great property!
FAQs
How much does this hotel cost compared to others in Sandusky?
The average price for a rental in Sandusky is $200 per night. This rental is $115 less expensive than the average.
Is parking included with this hotel?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Explorer Rest & Recreation. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this hotel?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this hotel. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is Explorer Rest & Recreation pet friendly?
Yes! This hotel is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.
What amenities are available at Explorer Rest & Recreation?
We found 5 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, pets allowed, kitchen / kitchenette, internet / wifi, and parking.
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