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Cedar Point's Castaway Bay

3.0 star property
Family-friendly 3-star resort near Ghostly Manor Thrill Center

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Water park
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Buffet
Water park
Snack bar

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning

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2001 Cleveland Road, Sandusky, OH, 44870
  • Place, Castaway Bay Waterpark
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Sports Force Parks at Cedar Point Sports Center
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Ghostly Manor Thrill Center
    ‪3 min drive‬

Room options

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Family Room, 1 Bedroom | In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Room, 1 Bedroom

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(16 reviews)
  • 456 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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Standard Double Room | In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(124 reviews)
  • 305 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds

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Standard Room | In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room

7.4 out of 10
Good
(29 reviews)
  • 305 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the neighborhood

Sandusky

On waterfront.You'll find Pipe Creek Wildlife Area and Ghostly Manor Thrill Center within 2 miles (3 km) of this resort. Sports Force Parks at Cedar Point Sports Center and Goofy Golf are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Castaway Bay Waterpark - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Pipe Creek Wildlife Area - 17 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Goofy Golf - 2 min drive - 0.9 miles
  • Sports Force Parks at Cedar Point Sports Center - 2 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Ghostly Manor Thrill Center - 3 min drive - 1.3 miles

Getting around

  • Sandusky Station - 5 min drive
  • Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE) - 56 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Thirsty Pony Restaurant - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Dianna's Deli & Restaurant - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Jolly Donut - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Cedar Point's Castaway Bay

Family-friendly 3-star resort near Ghostly Manor Thrill Center
Cedar Point's Castaway Bay offers its guests a complimentary water park, a waterslide, and an indoor pool. There are 5 restaurants on site, as well as a coffee shop/café and a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces.

An outdoor pool, a children's pool, and a hot tub are also featured at the family-friendly Cedar Point's Castaway Bay. Free self parking is available.

This 3-star Sandusky resort is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 237 guestrooms or units
  • 4 levels
  • 5 dining venues
  • Built in 2004
  • Deli
  • Kid's club (free)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Front-desk safe
  • Game room or arcade
  • Terrace
  • Gift shop
  • Newspapers for purchase
  • ATM
  • Onsite shopping
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
Cedar Point's Castaway Bay offers 237 accommodations with safes and hair dryers. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and microwaves. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and complimentary toiletries.

This Sandusky resort provides complimentary wireless Internet access. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Bowling alley
  • Children's pool
  • Free children's club
  • Free water park access
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini golf
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Waterslide

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:30 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: USD 16.99 for adults and USD 12.99 for children
  • 5 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Air hockey
  • Arcade/game room
  • Bowling alley
  • Children's pool
  • Free children's club
  • Free water park
  • Hot tub
  • Indoor pool
  • Mini golf
  • Outdoor pool
  • Shopping
  • Waterslide

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed seasonally each year. They will be closed from April 16 to April 16:
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Children's club
  • Dining venue(s)
  • Fitness facilities
  • Laundry facilities
  • Hot tub
  • Swimming pool
  • Water park

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

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.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately USD 16.99 for adults and USD 12.99 for children

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
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. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Discover. Cash is not accepted. 

This property requires a deposit for first night and taxes.

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Cedar Point's Castaway Bay to the airport?

Cedar Point's Castaway Bay is 51.3 mi (56-min drive) away from the Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Cedar Point's Castaway Bay?

As of Apr 4, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Cedar Point's Castaway Bay on May 3, 2026 start from $158, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Cedar Point's Castaway Bay have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Cedar Point's Castaway Bay.

How close is Cedar Point's Castaway Bay to the beach?

This resort is 17.2 mi (28-min drive) from North Swimming Beach.

Does Cedar Point's Castaway Bay offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Cedar Point's Castaway Bay, but buffet breakfast is offered for a fee of USD 16.99 for adults and USD 12.99 for children. It's available every day from 7:30 AM to 11:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Cedar Point's Castaway Bay?

No, there is no casino at this resort.

What time is check-in at Cedar Point's Castaway Bay?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

Is there free parking at Cedar Point's Castaway Bay?

This resort offers free self parking.

Does Cedar Point's Castaway Bay have a pool?

Cedar Point's Castaway Bay features an indoor pool, an outdoor pool, and a children's pool. The pool is closed seasonally each year from April 16 to April 16.

Does Cedar Point's Castaway Bay have a restaurant?

Yes, there are 5 restaurants on site. The dining venue(s) will be closed seasonally each year from April 16 to April 16.

Does Cedar Point's Castaway Bay have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this resort.

How close is Cedar Point's Castaway Bay to downtown Sandusky?

Cedar Point's Castaway Bay is 1.9 mi away from Sandusky.

Cedar Point's Castaway Bay Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 583 out of 1053 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 220 out of 1053 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 117 out of 1053 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 69 out of 1053 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 64 out of 1053 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Christine

Traveled with family
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The sidewalks were icy, not much of a selection of food, breakfast area was to small.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

2/10 Terrible

Rick

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Disliked: Staff & service
The manager at the water park was incredibly disrespectful.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Paige

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Adam

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

2/10 Terrible

Rick

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Nicole

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Bed was not comfortable. Not 1 USB port in the whole room worked (and there were 6 of them LOL) we called the front desk about it bc we were unable to charge our phones and not 1 person we talked to or they sent up was capable of fixing nor provide a solution. So they just basically said too bad so sad and left us without charging ability. The water park was mostly fun, but we also had an incident w the outside hot tub where a 6’+ large employee made our 7 year old cry over playing in the snow…. It was our fault but an innocent mistake that was handled outrageously, could definitely been handled differently.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

natalie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Jessie

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Tejwant

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great but not all the water slides were open.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

2/10 Terrible

Home

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

2/10 Terrible

Gloria

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The water park was shut down most of the time.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

4/10 Poor

Ashley

Traveled with family and small children
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
We checked in on New Year’s Eve, we had a very bad smell in our room when turning the heat on, we also thought there would be a new year eve celebration which there wasn’t, when asking the front desk why they were not having anything for the new years or a celebration, I was told “I don’t know I just work here” I later found out they had a “noon year” thing earlier in the day, what about for the people checking in to celebrate new years ? Nothing? & why couldn’t the front desk just say that? Very rude. We went to this water park In hopes to have a very fun new years and was very disappointed when they did nothing. When we also first got there we went to look at the pool area since this was our first time, and was told we could not look without our wristbands, I told the lady we where just checking in and just wanted to see the pool, she told us, “no” staff seemed like they didn’t want to be there at all very rude and poor to the guests.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

YAO-AN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

4/10 Poor

Christina

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jose Americo

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My family loved the Hotel overall, very nice Water park and very clean room, beautiful and beds very confortable. We will definitely come back!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms were clean. Hot tub was great. Staff was friendly and helpful
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

4/10 Poor

Kaitlin

Traveled with family and small children
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
There were spots of some type of food on the wall and window sill. Our room was tiny for a family of 6 and our heat didn’t work but they did fix it. It also took 5 mins for the water in the shower and sinks to finally heat up. Kids were running around screaming at all hours of the night. All the actives were overpriced and it cost me $40 for 6 powerades. The waterpark was fun but half the slides and pools were closed due to lack of staff. It did seem pretty clean at first but after 3 days it did not look very clean anymore. We have been to much nicer water parks for the same price and we will not be going back.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emilee

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was amazing for all the fun Christmas activities!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Sherry

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Half the water park attractions were closed.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

4/10 Poor

Kimberly

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
None of the outlets worked in our room, couldn’t charge anything. The room smelled like dirty feet and cheese. The beds were so uncomfortable that I woke up more tired than the night before. Elevators were so slow and we waited a minimum of 10 minutes each time.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

4/10 Poor

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Kept closing slides and attractions half of water stuff was closed
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Ashley

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

4/10 Poor

Cynithia

Traveled with family and small children
Disliked: Amenities
So this was my first time staying at Castaway Bay (my family ALWAYS stay at Great Wolf Lodge which I am comparing this to) and first thing they have a cafe that only sells breakfast from 7am to 11am then its closed for the entire day which we were not informed the day we checked in. The cafe in the waterpark was extremely slow taking an hour plus to prepare food. Granted I understand holidays and being staff challenged which they were so a lot of the water park attractions were closed due to not enough staff, which was unfortunate considering the waterpark had shortened holiday hours from 10 AM to 8 PM and my family like many others drove hours away to spend a holiday there. Now we did go to the arcade, we did have some issues with arcade cards not being issued however payment was received, to the rooms, the loudness of other guest, and lack of waterpark attractions it was a 2/10 and I will not be returning nor will I ever recommend them to someone I know. My family has visited Great Wolf Lodge twice this year alone and I last minute I decided to switch things up and try out a different waterpark.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katie

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Golnaz

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025