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Thumb Heritage Inn

2.5 star property
Enjoy free breakfast at this Sandusky motel

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Honeymoon Suite, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub | Premium bedding, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
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Reviews

6.4 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Business services

Explore the area

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405 W Sanilac Rd, Sandusky, MI, 48471
  • Place, Sanilac County Courthouse
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Woodland Hills Golf Club
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Lakeport State Park
    ‪50 min drive‬

Room options

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Premium bedding, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Refrigerator & Microwave

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Refrigerator & Microwave | Premium bedding, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Refrigerator & Microwave

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Refrigerator & Microwave | Premium bedding, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Refrigerator & Microwave

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Honeymoon Suite, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub | Premium bedding, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Honeymoon Suite, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Family Suite, Multiple Beds | Premium bedding, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Family Suite, Multiple Beds

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Family Suite, Jetted Tub | Premium bedding, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Family Suite, Jetted Tub

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Premium bedding, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Basic Double Room

  • 170 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Sandusky

In Sandusky .Stay at this Sandusky motel and you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Sanilac County Courthouse and 2 miles (3 km) of Woodland Hills Golf Club. Carsonville Park is within 9 miles (15 km) and Mc Kenzie Memorial Hospital is within 16 miles (25 km).
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What's nearby

  • Sanilac County Courthouse - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Woodland Hills Golf Club - 3 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Gatherings - Antiques, Folk Art & More - 36 min drive - 33.3 miles
  • Lexington Village Theatre - 36 min drive - 33.6 miles
  • Lakeport State Park - 50 min drive - 45.0 miles

Getting around

  • Bishop Intl. Airport (FNT) - 86 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬1 min drive
  • ‪Elk Street Brewery - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Bob & Jamie's Grill - ‬10 min walk

About this property

Thumb Heritage Inn

Enjoy free breakfast at this Sandusky motel
Public spaces have free WiFi. A business center and meeting rooms are available. Free breakfast is available daily. Thumb Heritage Inn also features a vending machine and room service (during limited hours). Free self parking is available.

This Sandusky motel is smoke free.

  • 28 guestrooms or units
  • Meeting rooms
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Business facilities
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • No smoking on site
  • 1 conference room
Thumb Heritage Inn offers 28 air-conditioned accommodations with DVD players and coffee/tea makers. Beds feature premium bedding. LED televisions come with premium cable channels. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 50+ Mbps). Business-friendly amenities include phones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Irons/ironing boards and change of bedsheets can be requested.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • DVD player
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM

Things to do

  • Bicycle storage

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • No elevator
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • LED TV with premium cable channels

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

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

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 30 per pet, per night, plus a one-time cleaning fee of USD 30
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Certain rooms only
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

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

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Service fee: 6 percent

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

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 pet, per night plus USD 30 one-time cleaning fee
  • 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
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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector 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. 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, Discover, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. 
    For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector and a first aid kit in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Pets are welcome in specific rooms only, which can be requested by contacting the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Thumb Heritage Inn to the airport?

Thumb Heritage Inn is 79.6 mi (86-min drive) away from the Bishop Intl. Airport (FNT) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Thumb Heritage Inn?

As of Jun 14, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Thumb Heritage Inn on Jun 15, 2026 start from $112, 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 Thumb Heritage Inn have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Thumb Heritage Inn.

Does Thumb Heritage Inn offer free breakfast?

Thumb Heritage Inn offers free continental breakfast every day from 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Thumb Heritage Inn?

No, there is no casino at this motel.

What time is check-in at Thumb Heritage Inn?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Thumb Heritage Inn?

This motel offers free self parking.

Does Thumb Heritage Inn have a pool?

Thumb Heritage Inn does not have a pool.

Does Thumb Heritage Inn have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this motel.

How close is Thumb Heritage Inn to downtown Sandusky?

Thumb Heritage Inn is 0.6 mi away from Sandusky.

Thumb Heritage Inn Reviews

Reviews

6.4
Rating 10 - Excellent. 24 out of 168 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 50 out of 168 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 36 out of 168 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 37 out of 168 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 21 out of 168 reviews

6.8/10

Cleanliness

7.2/10

Staff & service

5.8/10

Amenities

6.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Connie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to food shopping and main highways Bed firm but comfortable. Staff very friendly and helpful would definitely stay here again
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Ricky

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was very nice and the staff here was very nice and professional and helpful and I would highly recommend it to anyone who needs a little vacation to stay here
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
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8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good luck on remodel
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Terry

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The staff was helpful
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was a good stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
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6/10 Okay

Sheree

The hot tub was the best thing. The bed was too hard causing constant waking in pain. The room was cold and vv
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great location and clean
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
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4/10 Poor

Michael

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Jeff and Naomi were great to deal with. Room two was very noisy there is something mechanical going on in the ceiling that sounds like metal expanding against wood about every 45 mins hard to sleep. It’s old and needs an upgrade but it was clean and good for a short stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
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6/10 Okay

Benjamin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Really reasonably priced motel. It needs new beds for sure, but for the price I would stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
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6/10 Okay

John

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nothing fancy but room was clean
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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8/10 Good

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was as advertised
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

John and Marisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice economy hotel

Very clean and room s bed was comfortable. Definitely not 5 star or grand, but an economy room at a clean hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
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8/10 Good

Vicky

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice desk personnel. Quiet area. Clean room and bath.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Tamara

Liked: Amenities
This is the closest option we had to the city we needed to work at! It is clean but outdated. This is a good place to stay overnight. Not extended stays
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
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6/10 Okay

Chris

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
old motel
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
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6/10 Okay

Jodi

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Cheap

The room had empty beer cans in the corner, and hair all over the bathroom
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
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2/10 Terrible

Steve

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Roaches in the hairdryer, bathroom, and the room itself.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beds were uncomfortable Hard Only negative Friendly, helpful secuce
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
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6/10 Okay

Carol

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Half the lights didn’t turn on ac was on and way too cold, the odor from the plug in was nauseating. The only staff interaction was at check in and she indifferent
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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8/10 Good

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
The said breakfast but it was a toaster! And no one around at check out for my bill copy.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
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8/10 Good

Nibras

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Overall was a decent day!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
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8/10 Good

Gene

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Nice motel, A little slow to check in. Did not like the bed mattress was too firm
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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8/10 Good

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet And friendly
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022
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6/10 Okay

Sean

Liked: Cleanliness
We got the physical key, and were only there for one night. The continental breakfast leaves alot to be desired.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Engracia

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was okay
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022