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Explorer Rest & Recreation

2.0 star property

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Premier Studio Suite, Multiple Beds | Premium bedding, down comforters, Tempur-Pedic beds, free WiFi
Executive Suite | Premium bedding, down comforters, Tempur-Pedic beds, free WiFi
Lobby sitting area

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
$86
$76 nightly
$86 total
Total with taxes and fees
Dec 26 - Dec 27

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2227 Cleveland Rd W, Sandusky, OH, 44870
  • Place, Castaway Bay Waterpark
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Sports Force Parks at Cedar Point Sports Center
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Ghostly Manor Thrill Center
    ‪4 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Room | Premium bedding, down comforters, Tempur-Pedic beds, free WiFi

Standard Room

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

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Family Room | Premium bedding, down comforters, Tempur-Pedic beds, free WiFi

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 | Premium bedding, down comforters, Tempur-Pedic beds, free WiFi

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 | Premium bedding, down comforters, Tempur-Pedic beds, free WiFi

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 | Premium bedding, down comforters, Tempur-Pedic beds, free WiFi

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 | Premium bedding, down comforters, Tempur-Pedic beds, free WiFi

Deluxe Studio Suite, Multiple Beds

  • 400 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Queen Beds

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Premier Studio Suite, Multiple Beds | Premium bedding, down comforters, Tempur-Pedic beds, free WiFi

Premier Studio Suite, Multiple Beds

  • 400 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Queen Beds

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About the neighborhood

Sandusky

Located in Sandusky, Explorer Rest & Recreation is within a 5-minute drive of Sports Force Parks at Cedar Point Sports Center and Osborn MetroPark. .This hotel is 3 mi (4.8 km) from Jackson Street Pier and 3.3 mi (5.3 km) from Great Wolf Lodge Sandusky.

What's nearby

  • Castaway Bay Waterpark - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Cedar Point Sports Center - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Sports Force Parks at Cedar Point Sports Center - 2 min drive - 0.9 miles
  • Goofy Golf - 3 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Ghostly Manor Thrill Center - 4 min drive - 1.6 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Thirsty Pony Restaurant - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Dianna's Deli & Restaurant - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Mulvin's vegetable stand - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Explorer Rest & Recreation

Hotel with free parking, near Sports Force Parks at Cedar Point Sports Center
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)).

Make yourself at home in one of the 25 air-conditioned rooms featuring microwaves and Smart televisions. Your Tempur-Pedic bed comes with down comforters and premium bedding. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have showers and hair dryers.
Make use of convenient amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access, a television in a common area, and a vending machine.
Free self parking is available onsite.

Property amenities

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
  • Limited onsite self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • Mini-fridge

Conveniences

  • Vending machine
  • Virtual front desk

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

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Down comforter
  • Premium bedding
  • Tempur-Pedic mattress

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

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

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Access code, private entrance

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 30 per accommodation, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 30 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

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

Explorer Rest & Recreation Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 257 out of 338 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 41 out of 338 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 23 out of 338 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 338 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 338 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brittany

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place is such a gem! Family friendly way beyond what most hotels locally offer! Clean site, comfortable bedding and seating, courteous staff, outstanding place! I will definitely be back! So grateful I found this place as staying near Cedar Point sometimes produces limited options for a family over 5. 10/10
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Daniel

Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin, Willoughby

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Close to Cedar Point. Wish it had a garbage receptacle in the room
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nikki

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

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy

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

Great Room

Online check-in was really nice. No interaction needed. The room was really clean and modern. The bed and pillows were comfortable. Very close to Cedar Point!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Gabby

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angela M

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean, staff was extremely nice and helpful. Nice fire pit and chairs behind the building were nice to enjoy a bonfire at night. Corn hole boards and community charcoal grill and picnic tables behind the building for guest to also use.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Collette

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael A

Traveled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I loved the simple but clean room, they are pet friendly Nice grounds basically a simple comfortable place to spend the night. I'll come back when I'm in town. Only real complaint was the sink was rather small.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Trenton

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Cheap update, not so clean

We’ve stayed here prior to the renovation, and it was a very rundown, nasty property. It’s definitely updated but in the most minimal, cheap way possible. I’d guess they’re not that experienced. The shampoo, conditioner, soap, etc., were in big bottles that could easily be opened and contaminated by previous guests. It should at least be locked like the Hilton does so you can be confident it wasn’t tampered with. The bedding had a lot of hair and debris. I don’t appreciate the decorative pillows that were really dirty. Either get rid of them or keep them on the seat and not the bed. Everyone knows they cannot be cleaned and are frankly unsanitary. I don’t want something unwashed where I lay my head to sleep. There is a lot of hair and dander on the sides of the bed frame. We also found trash from the previous guest behind the nightstand. The clock in the room didn’t work because it didn’t have batteries. There was only one trash can in the bathroom, none in the room area. The bathroom sink is slanted; we originally thought it was falling off the wall. The shelves and light fixture was crooked. It was cheaper but still not cheap enough for the condition and how dirty it was. We wouldn’t stay here again. The only pro was being able to check in and out on your phone and skip the front desk.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hunter

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dana

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Found this place while looking for a last min stay. The thing i liked the most is how home like and comfy. The pictures looked exactly how the place looked when we got there.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

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

10/10 Excellent

Alexis

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super close to downtown Sandusky and Cedar Point. Was a great place to rest after a long day at CP.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Megan

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
AMAZING hands down the best place for the price beautifully crafted
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Jan

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

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
First time staying at the property for a one night stay. Easy access and communication. As well as my daughter forgot her tablet and they were so kind and mailed it to us.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Matthew

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
This is a single story motel where you can park right near your room if there’s a space available. The air conditioners however face the same direction as the parking area which will suck in people’s car smells. In our case someone else’s car had a gas leak and the fumes were sucked into our room while we were sleeping. That’s mostly an unfortunate circumstance for us but I also noticed a lot of human hair all over our pillows as if the cases weren’t changed from the previous guest. I did like the simple setup, decor, the bigger size smart tv, the amenities, the price, and the distance from Cedar Point but I won’t stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Carol

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Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelsey, Fort Wayne

Traveled with partner, Traveled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay! We stayed here with our dogs and loved having the big grassy area out back to take them. About a 10ish minute drive to downtown restaurants and bars. Check in and check out was really easy and user friendly to do.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

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

Wheelchair accessible

My daughter is in a wheelchair and it’s hard finding places that are wheelchair accessible and this place is definitely wheelchair accessible. They have a roll in shower and plenty of room for my daughter to move around in.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

melissa

Refrigerator didn’t work
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paola

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love the suite, was perfect for a family of 6
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Deborah

Traveled with family
Disliked: Staff & service
No staff or office to get extra towels, coffee etc. Floor in room should be mopped. Kids took a shower, walked across the floor and their feet were black. Very quiet and beds were comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025