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Hotel Kilbourne Downtown Sandusky

Property class: 2.5

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A modern interior with a sofa, a large potted plant, a 'hello' sign, and a wooden door leading to a room with shelves and items.
An outdoor seating area with tables and chairs, overlooking a marina with boats and a view of the water.
A bar with a long counter, multiple stools, and a ceiling adorned with blue spherical decorations.
A hallway with ornate mirrors, potted plants, and a bench.
A restaurant with a brick wall, large windows, and a wooden table.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Bar
$167 nightly
The current price is $189 total
Total with taxes and fees
Nov 14 - Nov 15

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223 West Water Street, Sandusky, OH, 44870
  • Place, Sandusky Bay
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Jackson Street Pier
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Merry-Go-Round Museum
    ‪5 min walk‬

Room options

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A hotel room with a brick wall, a bed with white bedding, a window with a view of a building, and a nightstand with a lamp.

Luxury Room, 1 King Bed, City View (Luxury Room, 1 King Bed, City View)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(13 reviews)
  • City view
  • 247 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a brick wall.

Luxury Room, 1 King Bed, Lake View

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(12 reviews)
  • Lake view
  • 301 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A waterfront area with a dock, a boat, and a sign reading "Jackson Street Pier."

Luxury Room, 2 King Beds, Lake View

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(9 reviews)
  • Lake view
  • 398 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 King Beds

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A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a desk, and a TV.

Luxury Room, 1 King Bed, City View

7.6 out of 10
Good
(7 reviews)
  • City view
  • 322 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A bedroom with a bed, bedside tables, a desk, a chair, a chandelier, curtains, and a mirror.

Elite Room, 1 King Bed, City View

  • City view
  • 753 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Sandusky

Located in Sandusky (Historic Downtown Sandusky), Hotel Kilbourne Downtown Sandusky is a 3-minute walk from Jackson Street Pier and 13 minutes by foot from Maritime Museum of Sandusky. .This hotel is 4.3 mi (7 km) from Cedar Point and 4.5 mi (7.2 km) from Firelands Winery & Restaurant.

What's nearby

  • Sandusky Bay - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Jackson Street Pier - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Merry-Go-Round Museum - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Shoreline Park - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Maritime Museum of Sandusky - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles

Getting around

  • Sandusky Station - 3 min drive
  • Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE) - 60 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bait House Brewery - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Circle K - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Sora & Oak Sushi Bar - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪OH Taco - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Dockside Cafe - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Hotel Kilbourne Downtown Sandusky

Hotel Kilbourne Downtown Sandusky offers 9 accommodations with fireplaces and minibars. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and espresso makers. Bathrooms include showers, designer toiletries, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Sandusky hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. 50-inch Smart televisions come with digital channels and Netflix. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and irons/ironing boards. Housekeeping is offered daily and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Treat yourself to a stay in one of the 9 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring fireplaces and Smart televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Conveniences include minibars and refrigerators, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Take in the views from a rooftop terrace and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and gift shops/newsstands.
Satisfy your appetite for lunch, dinner, or brunch at Oh Taco, a restaurant which specializes in Mexican cuisine, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Need to unwind? Take a break with a tasty beverage at one of the 2 bars/lounges.
Featured amenities include luggage storage, an elevator, and coffee/tea in a common area. Free self parking is available onsite.
Oh Taco - This restaurant specializes in Mexican cuisine and serves brunch, lunch, and dinner. Happy hour is offered. Open daily.
Moseley's Rooftop Bar - Onsite rooftop bar. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Open select days.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • 2 bars/lounges
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Moseley's Rooftop Bar
  • Oh Taco

Things to do

  • Designer stores
  • Shopping
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • In a nature reserve
  • On the bay
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Rooftop terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Thin carpet in room
  • Tile flooring in room
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 4 floors
  • Built in 2016
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 50-inch smart TV with digital channels
  • Hulu
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Espresso maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Fireplace
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Individually decorated
  • Individually furnished
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Late check-in fee: USD 50 for check-in between 11:00 PM and 9:00 AM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 11:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 11:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 25 per pet (varies based on length of stay), plus a one-time cleaning fee of USD 75
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total (up to 60 lbs per pet)
Pets cannot be left unattended
Specific rooms only; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

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

Property payment types

  • American Express
  • Discover
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 25 per pet (varies based on length of stay) plus USD 75 one-time cleaning fee
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Late check-in fee: USD 50 for check-in between 11:00 PM and 9:00 AM

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
Cashless transactions are available

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Hotel Kilbourne Sandusky
Kilbourne Sandusky
Hotel Kilbourne Sandusky Ohio
Hotel Kilbourne Hotel
Hotel Kilbourne Sandusky
Hotel Kilbourne Hotel Sandusky

Hotel Kilbourne Downtown Sandusky Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 521 out of 764 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 151 out of 764 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 55 out of 764 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 17 out of 764 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 20 out of 764 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay to be right in the downtown place of things to do
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very quaint and beautiful hotel! Loved the location as it is right where you can enjoy walking to many things. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great vibes, conveniently located, good food and drinks options
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Front desk receptionist was wonderful, taco/rooftop bar nearby, will definitely be staying here again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Great location and super friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice friendly staff, clean, great location
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location!
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Fun bars
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great clean room. will stay again!! Walking distance to a lot.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Bar was well stocked, loved the decor, and staff was super friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a great ambience and vibe. The room was so clean and comfortable, I didn't want to leave!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect small hotel. Multiple stays now. Always perfect and clean
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
This is a nice boutique hotel but there is no parking. You have to park on the street. There is a rooftop bar so if you have a room on the 3rd floor it can be a bit noisey.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was awesome place.the goodies was a great idea but if used you pay extra 200.so we didn't even touch any it it .the bars was nice .the rooftop bar just needs to be bigger.but all the staff was wonderful .and very convenient to most other places like bars ,and resturant.we walked down to wake up waffle .it was awesome place to eat.the room was beautiful.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really enjoyed our stay here! A cute and cozy place.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The View.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Everything was perfect
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Had a great stay, room was amazing, the entire hotel was spotless.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We came in as a couple and got the loft/penthouse room. The room was great! There are plenty of amenities in the room, including a huge 65-inch TV, a nice leather couch, a fridge, a microwave, and a coffee station. It also had a nice, comfy couch and a large King bed. I was shocked to see a nice balcony area too.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The bar choices in the room were great! Wonderful location with friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Will stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Overall great
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel in a great location.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Will be back, front desk was wonderful and the gift shop was amazing! Bar staff was great as well!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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