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Explorer Rest & Recreation

Explorer Rest & Recreation
Explorer Rest & Recreation – Sandusky, OH
Explorer Rest & Recreation – Sandusky, OH
Check in 4:00 PM
Check out 11:00 AM

About Explorer Rest & Recreation

Comfortable Accommodations Explorer Rest & Recreation in Sandusky offers family rooms with air-conditioning, private bathrooms, and free WiFi. Each room includes a kitchenette, dining area, and work desk. Convenient Facilities Guests can enjoy an outdoor fireplace, electric vehicle charging station, outdoor seating area, and bicycle parking. Additional amenities include a coffee machine, hairdryer, and free toiletries. Prime Location Castaway Bay Waterpark is a 12-minute walk away. Cedar Point Amusement Park lies 3.7 mi from the hotel, while Kalahari Waterpark Resort is 5.6 mi distant. Cleveland Hopkins International Airport is 48 mi away. Guest Satisfaction Highly rated for room cleanliness, bed comfort, and room comfort.

Amenities

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Café / coffee shop
  • Express check-in / check-out
  • In-room microwave
  • Pet friendly
  • Family friendly
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Smoke-free property
  • Air conditioning

Reviews

4.6 / 5
Excellent 455 reviews
  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    Loved everything about this property

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    Really nice hotel. Clean and bed was comfortable. Cute room. Would stay again

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    Do not recommend.

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    We did not interact with any staff but the room was clean and it was convenient to Cedar Point. The train and street were a bit noisy but it was fine for me and my son. Pulling into the property was a little difficult due to not having good light at the driveways.

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    Clean room, emailed the access code prior to arrival. Simply slept the night after a full day at Cedar Point

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    Cute and renovated rooms and had all amenities listed. Phone csr was polite and friendly, answered all my questions and got us all checked it. Beds were extremely comfortable, plenty of pillows and blankets, towels provided, room was clean and ready! AC was on upon arrival and worked great all night! We stayed for an overnight trip to cedar point! Will definitely book again!

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    Overall a great stay here and I thought value was there for the price I paid and what we needed it for. Stayed in a family suite for 3 nights with my 3 teenage kids so we could go to Cedar Point and we were all comfortable. Beds comfy and clean. Could maybe use a little more attention to detail — we were in room 29 and the vanity holding the sink is not level, for example. Not a huge deal though. Staff was very attentive to needs, everyone friendly and helpful!

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    The room was so cute and perfect for our family. It was so close to cedar point and that was a major plus! The one thing that was a struggle was the size of the sink and vanity. It was very small making it hard to wash and dry bottles at the end of the night. It all worked out but just took a balancing act. Also the floor seemed dirty and we did not wear our shoes on it. We wouldn't let our 11 month old crawl around at all. But overall the hotel and room met all our needs!

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    Several of my past booking through Expedia have been disastrous in the past year. I was delighted with this property. It’s an older property, but renovated very nice woodwork. Someone made a very good effort to convert this to a modern facility.

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    Perfect place to stay for cedar point trip!! Comfy clean quiet room. Had a mini fridge, microwave and coffee maker with pods. Easy virtual check in and out. My one and only con was the was no chairs. A few folding chairs would have been great. Otherwise awesome little place, will definitely stay again.

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    Fantastic location plenty or room for groups coming to cedar point.

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    All was cleaned

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    The room was clean. However, one light bulb was out in the bathroom and one was missing a globe. The light under the bunk bed was loose, so spun down every time you got near it. The ceiling in the bathroom had pealing paint. The faucet at the sink was also very loose. Lots of maintenance issues.

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    Nice clean place! Will be staying again in a few weeks!

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    Nice room, very reasonable and location nice.

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    We had a wonderful experience and enjoyed our stay. The staff was very helpful in helping us book an extra night and gaining early entry to our room so we could catch a fishing charter and not have to worry about our luggage. Very friendly and accommodating. Would definitely book again!

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    The staff went above and beyond. The go straight to your room checkin is VERY cool and loved the ease. I wish we had extra time to use the lawn amenities. Adorable. I would encourage anyone with a family of 4 to use this resort. Only trouble I had was the sink in the bathroom is a little small little bowl but let's be honest if that's the worst thing that could happen we're doing great. Thank you to the staff and the hotel we will GLADLY RETURN!!

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    All in all it was a good stay.

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    Like I said very nice place to stay and would be happy to stay again! Blackout curtains and another trash can I would’ve given 5 stars!

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    1st - there is no "front desk", but I was VERY fortunate one of the cleaning staff was there to unlock my door after I was about to leave and left my phone on the tv area. I was freaking out. I don't know what I would've done if they weren't around. 2nd - you can't beat the location to Cedar Point. 3rd - they remodeled this very well. It felt well maintained and it's super cute. 4th - the blackout shades were very helpful. The communication with the owners worked well. Now...the other parts. We were there on a Wednesday night. I heard the train, as if it were next door, at least 10x in the night/morning time. That along with the very thin walls made it difficult to sleep on what was a comfortable mattress. It was disappointing. We had people of either side of us. I don't know what on earth the one side was doing as I thought the shower/bathroom wall was coming down if they kept hitting it (kids). Then I heard the other sides conversation as if I was there. The air conditioning kicking on helped with that. These are not things unique to this property. It's a remodeled motel and motels have thin walls but I think people need to be aware.

Frequently asked questions about Explorer Rest & Recreation

Does Explorer Rest & Recreation have free Wi-Fi?
Yes, Explorer Rest & Recreation offers free Wi-Fi for all guests.
Does Explorer Rest & Recreation offer parking?
Yes, Explorer Rest & Recreation offers free parking on-site.
Does Explorer Rest & Recreation have meeting spaces, conference centers, or conference rooms?
Explorer Rest & Recreation does not list dedicated meeting or conference facilities. For business event venues in Sandusky, see business hotels in Sandusky.
Does Explorer Rest & Recreation have a fitness center?
Explorer Rest & Recreation does not list an on-site fitness center. Some properties partner with nearby gyms — check directly with the hotel.
Where is Explorer Rest & Recreation located, and how walkable is the area?
Explorer Rest & Recreation is located at 2227 Cleveland Rd W, Sandusky, OH 44870. With a Walk Score of null, the area is rated null. A car or rideshare is recommended for most trips in this area.

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