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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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Exterior
Vending machine
BBQ/picnic area
Executive Suite | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, Tempur-Pedic beds
Exterior

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included
  • Air conditioning

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2227 Cleveland Rd W, Sandusky, OH, 44870
  • Place, Sports Force Parks at Cedar Point Sports Center
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Great Wolf Lodge Sandusky
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Cedar Point
    ‪9 min drive‬

Room options

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

Standard Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(24 reviews)
  • 210 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Family Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(17 reviews)
  • 210 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bunk Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Executive Suite | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, Tempur-Pedic beds

Executive Suite

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • 300 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 King Bed

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Family Suite, Multiple Beds | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, Tempur-Pedic beds

Family Suite, Multiple Beds

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 King Bed

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Family Cabin | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, Tempur-Pedic beds

Family Cabin

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 8
  • 1 King Bed, 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Deluxe Studio Suite, Multiple Beds | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, Tempur-Pedic beds

Deluxe Studio Suite, Multiple Beds

  • 400 sq ft
  • Sleeps 8
  • 3 Queen Beds and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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Premier Studio Suite, Multiple Beds | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, Tempur-Pedic beds

Premier Studio Suite, Multiple Beds

  • 400 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Queen Beds

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About the neighborhood

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 - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Sports Force Parks at Cedar Point Sports Center - 2 min drive - 0.9 miles
  • Great Wolf Lodge Sandusky - 5 min drive - 2.4 miles
  • Jackson Street Pier - 6 min drive - 3.1 miles
  • Cedar Point - 9 min drive - 3.3 miles

Getting around

  • Sandusky Station - 9 min drive
  • Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE) - 55 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Texas Roadhouse - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Thirsty Pony Restaurant - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Dianna's Deli & Restaurant - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬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. Accommodations offer separate sitting areas. 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)).

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room 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

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 2 accessible parking spaces
  • Front entrance ramp
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 50-inch smart TV with cable channels
  • Streaming services

Bedroom

  • Down comforter
  • Premium bedding
  • Tempur-Pedic mattress

Bathroom

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

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Separate sitting area

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 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

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

Frequently asked questions

How close is Explorer Rest & Recreation to the airport?

Explorer Rest & Recreation is 50.7 mi (55-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 Explorer Rest & Recreation?

As of Oct 22, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Explorer Rest & Recreation on Nov 11, 2025 start from $77.22, excluding 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 Explorer Rest & Recreation have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Explorer Rest & Recreation.

How close is Explorer Rest & Recreation to the beach?

This hotel is 17.8 mi (29-min drive) from North Swimming Beach.

Does Explorer Rest & Recreation offer free breakfast?

Explorer Rest & Recreation does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Explorer Rest & Recreation?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Explorer Rest & Recreation?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 AM.

Is there free parking at Explorer Rest & Recreation?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Explorer Rest & Recreation have a pool?

Explorer Rest & Recreation does not have a pool.

Does Explorer Rest & Recreation have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Explorer Rest & Recreation to downtown Sandusky?

Explorer Rest & Recreation is 2.5 mi away from Sandusky.

Explorer Rest & Recreation Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 243 out of 320 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 40 out of 320 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 22 out of 320 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 320 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 320 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Linda

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristen

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Warren

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

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

Cute and comfy

Im so happy i found this place. Its so cute and convenient for our trip to cedar point. It was so comfortable the bedding and towels were top notch. I will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Lisa

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Didn't like the beds. No chairs and no lamps. Small end tables. Lights from outside.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Anne T.

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I thought the room was quiye\5 p cozy
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mindy

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property was very cute my family loved it and room layouts are very family friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Courtnie

Traveled with partner, Traveled with pets
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property was not at all as pictured. There’s no office. The people running the property never answer the phone/do not communicate well. We were told we could check in at 3pm, door code never worked. When we called the number listed we just got a text back saying the person wasn’t available and then a call from a different number saying check in was at 4pm even though we got texts from the business providing our code and saying we could check in at 3pm. The room was dirty and had smashed bugs on the walls. Staff was not friendly. The grounds are not well kept. There was a person in the make shift office one evening at around 10pm who proceeded to tell us about a shooting that had occurred right down the road. Overall just not satisfied. Would not recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love the remodel to this property
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Tamara

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Christina

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

10/10 Excellent

Sara

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was close to the park and different
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donna, Batavia

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bethany

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Kaylee

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Brett

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather

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

Lovely motel

Loved this retro, renovated motel. I would 110% stay there again!!!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Michael Morais

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
The location was great! It’s right on the doorstep of Cedar Point, literally a 7 minute drive. The beds were comfortable. However, the cleanliness could’ve been better. There were dead bugs all around the window and bathroom. The shower curtain wasn’t the right size so water from the shower got everywhere on the floor. The sheets had stains on them and there wasn’t a trash can in the main room, other than the bathroom. We had the bunk bed room and it was so uncomfortable to climb the steps. The wood isn’t rounded so the edges really hurt and for tall people it’s very hard to climb since the bed is close to the ceiling. The amenities also weren’t available, no games in the back or anything. Other than those things, things were great!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Jennifer

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful place- owners are great people. Super clean. Comfy beds!!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Room was perfect. Very clean. Ideal location for getting to the sports complex. Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025