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Explorer Rest & Recreation

2.0 star property

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A fire pit with logs, surrounded by a stone border and rocks, with two wooden chairs facing it.
A motel with a covered parking area, wooden benches, and planter boxes with flowers.
A reception area with a wooden counter, black bar stools, framed pictures on the wall, a red door, and a 'hello' mat at the entrance.
A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a lamp, a television, and a seating area with two chairs.
A building with a red door marked with the number 48, surrounded by landscaped garden beds and a paved driveway.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
The current price is $120
$105 nightly
$120 total
Total with taxes and fees
Aug 24 - Aug 25

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2227 Cleveland Rd W, Sandusky, OH, 44870
  • Place, Castaway Bay Waterpark
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Cedar Point Sports Center
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Place, Sports Force Parks at Cedar Point Sports Center
    ‪19 min walk‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Room

A modern bedroom with a wooden bed, a headboard with a colorful pattern, a bedside table, a lamp, and a red door.

Standard Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(37 reviews)
  • 210 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Family Room

A bunk bed room with a wooden headboard, a colorful wall decoration, and a suitcase on the floor.

Family Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(25 reviews)
  • 210 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bunk Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Executive Suite

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a small table.

Executive Suite

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

View all photos for Family Suite, Multiple Beds

Two people lying on a bed with a plaid headboard, a wall-mounted light fixture, and a plain wall.

Family Suite, Multiple Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(6 reviews)
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Family Cabin

A living room with a dark blue sofa, a light grey armchair, a white table with four white chairs, a floor lamp, and a potted plant.

Family Cabin

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 8
  • 1 King Bed, 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Deluxe Studio Suite, Multiple Beds

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

Deluxe Studio Suite, Multiple Beds

  • 400 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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

Premier Studio Suite, Multiple Beds

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 400 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

DOUBLE KING SIZE BED

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free WiFi

FAMILY ROOM TWO QUEEN BEDS

  • Sleeps 8
  • Free WiFi

FAMILY ROOM BUNK BED

  • Sleeps 8
  • Free WiFi

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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 (4.9 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 - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Goofy Golf - 2 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • Pipe Creek Wildlife Area - 3 min drive - 1.8 miles

Getting around

  • Sandusky Station - 9 min drive
  • Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE) - 57 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cheers Sports Bar & Grill - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Texas Roadhouse - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Thirsty Pony Restaurant - ‬17 min walk

About this property

Explorer Rest & Recreation

Explorer Rest & Recreation offers 25 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. 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: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices)).

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
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 charcoal grills.
Featured amenities include a water dispenser and a vending machine. Free self parking is available onsite.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 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
  • Volleyball

Family friendly

  • Children's games
  • In-room microwave
  • Mini-fridge

Conveniences

  • Vending machine
  • Virtual front desk
  • Water dispenser

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit

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

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

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 Akia 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 fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

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. 319 out of 427 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 58 out of 427 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 30 out of 427 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 427 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 427 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kristene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great, clean, so for table place to stay. Close to all things cedar point!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kristene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had an excellent stay! The property was clean and exactly how described, the fridge, microwave and keurig machine were so nice to have. The beds were amazing and loved the shared lobby with vending, etc. We will be back:)
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Chad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and a great rate. Tons of space and comfortable. Only complaint, lack of hot water for showers. Would stay again
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jane

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super clean, warm, excellent for bigger families or groups!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Emily

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and convenient. I needed a place for a one night stay. I appreciated the ease of check-in. You pay and they give you a code, very easy.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennaka

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Greg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean l, modern. Best hotel in the area.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The room was super comfortable!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great stay and location
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Weekend trip to Cedar Point. Close to the park. Easy check in/check out. Very clean room and close parking. Will stay again- thank you!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to cedar point
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paola

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

10/10 Excellent

Mindy

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Lina

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very good place to stay! I had a good stay with my family and I really recommend this place.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alexis

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Megan

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
Verified

6/10 Okay

Garret

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Room condition could’ve been a bit better. Floor was never cleaned foot tracks all over from the previous guests. We mopped it ourselves, but other than that, we had a good time.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Brian

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I'll start by saying the staff was extremely friendly and
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Heidi

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Everything was great love the size!! And style
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

JILL

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Cute, cozy, & clean! Perfect place to rest after a long day at Cedar Point.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Georgia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic property and stay! Clean comfy rooms and beds. Will stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I really love the wooden feel and bed comfort after a long day at cedar point.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kelsey

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Miranda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall a great stay. My only complaint is that you can hear through the walls pretty easily to neighboring rooms. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

beth

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Huge room. Close to cedar point and Lake Erie
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025