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Hotel Kilbourne Downtown Sandusky

Property class: 2.5

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An outdoor seating area with tables and chairs, overlooking a marina with boats and a view of the water.
A hallway with ornate mirrors, potted plants, and a bench.
A reception desk with a black counter, a sign reading "Hotel Kilbourne," and a brick wall.
A bar with a long counter, multiple stools, and a ceiling adorned with blue spherical decorations.
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
The current price is $230
$203 nightly
$230 total
Total with taxes and fees
Oct 18 - Oct 19

Explore the area

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223 West Water Street, Sandusky, OH, 44870
  • Place, Jackson Street Pier
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Shoreline Park
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Maritime Museum of Sandusky
    ‪14 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)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(12 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

  • 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
  • Sandusky History Museum at the Follett House - 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
  • ‪Sweet Cheekz Cafe n Bistro - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪OH Taco - ‬2 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)
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • 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

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. 503 out of 743 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 148 out of 743 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 55 out of 743 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 17 out of 743 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 20 out of 743 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

GAYLE

Great location and super friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

andrew

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

Emily

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location!
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Sherie

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Beth

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

Kevin

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

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

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

Joe

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The View.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Christine

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

Vincent

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
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10/10 Excellent

Will

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Everything was perfect
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Brian

Overall great
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

George

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

6/10 Okay

Katherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was cute and quaint. The staff was very friendly and helpful. Loved everything about it except the loud music that played until close to 1 am. It was so loud you could not hear the tv. Our room was in the second floor so we are not sure if it was the rooftop bar or the venue across the street.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Andres

Had a great stay, room was amazing, the entire hotel was spotless.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Christina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Here’s the thing….great place if I didn’t need sleep. Wonderful people, great decor and location, but there’s a bar under the room that blasts music until 1am.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was first rate
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very cool, old school hotel. No frills, but clean and right downtown. Mexican restaurant in the lobby was pretty good as well.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Barrett

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

Lori

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

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I loved this hotel. Great location, spotless, and very kind people. There are also good restaurants around the area. Also, it is pet-friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Danielle

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay. So unique
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Scott

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

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice hotel
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Renee

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was very clean and had all the amenities you could need.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025