Explorer Rest & Recreation
Hotel in Sandusky, OH
2 guests · 1 bedroom · 1 bath
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones
Includes essentialsPets allowed, Kitchen or Kitchenette, Air conditioner and more
About this hotel
Hotel with free parking, near Sports Force Parks at Cedar Point Sports Center
Along with a TV in a common area, this smoke-free hotel has free self parking and free WiFi in public areas. Other amenities include a vending machine.
Explorer Rest & Recreation offers 25 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Tempur-Pedic beds feature down comforters and premium bedding. 50-inch Smart televisions come with cable channels.
Along with a TV in a common area, this smoke-free hotel has free self parking and free WiFi in public areas. Other amenities include a vending machine.
Explorer Rest & Recreation offers 25 air-conditioned accommodations with 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: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)).
Amenities
Air conditioner
Pets allowed
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Parking
Map of Sandusky, OH
Available Rooms
Standard Room
Beds not specified • 210 ft²
Sleeps 2
You'll be directed to Hotels.com for availability & pricing
Family Room
Beds not specified • 210 ft²
Sleeps 2
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Executive Suite
Beds not specified • 300 ft²
Sleeps 2
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Family Suite, Multiple Beds
Beds not specified
Sleeps 2
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Family Cabin
Beds not specified
Sleeps 2
You'll be directed to Hotels.com for availability & pricing
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Reviews
2.5
VERY pleased!! Entire room was completely updated, VERY VERY CLEAN (and that is my #1 priority), HUGE room with all of the amenities you would need. And the price was fantastic! Great location, very close to Kalahari and Cedar Point. Easy to find. Would definitely stay there again.
2.5
VERY pleased!! Entire room was completely updated, VERY VERY CLEAN (and that is my #1 priority), HUGE room with all of the amenities you would need. And the price was fantastic! Great location, very close to Kalahari and Cedar Point. Easy to find. Would definitely stay there again.
2.5
My daughter, son-in-law and grandsons were here from Tennessee for a wedding. I live close to Detroit, so I drove down to take them to Cedar point for the day. There were seven of us all together so we needed a big place to stay overnight and this place was reasonable for the seven of us. There was plenty of room And and it was clean.
2.5
My daughter, son-in-law and grandsons were here from Tennessee for a wedding. I live close to Detroit, so I drove down to take them to Cedar point for the day. There were seven of us all together so we needed a big place to stay overnight and this place was reasonable for the seven of us. There was plenty of room And and it was clean.
5.0
We had a great stay. Slept great after walking around Cedar Point all day. Easy to get into room. Loved the decor. Only 2 downsides, It was very dark outside during our stay I needed to run to the store and was unsure of where the exits were and when I was coming back it was hard to see where the place was. We originally arrived when the sun was lighting our way. The other thing was that a 1 night stay was not long enough to explore the area and see what there was. So glad we booked again in October with my family.
5.0
Excellent place to stay in Sandusky County for affordable rates.
2.5
This is a pure Gem to stay at! We loved it and will always stay here. Our kids were blown away with the family suite and how they had their own space but we were with them at the same time.
5.0
The staff and owners were friendly and accommodating. The check in and out process was easy.
5.0
This adorable remodeled motel was excellent! I wasn’t sure when booking what to except but our room looks like it was just redone and had a 70’s chic vibe. The beds were very comfortable. Our family of 5 stayed in a family suite. We will happily stay here again on our next Cedar Point adventure.
5.0
This adorable remodeled motel was excellent! I wasn’t sure when booking what to except but our room looks like it was just redone and had a 70’s chic vibe. The beds were very comfortable. Our family of 5 stayed in a family suite. We will happily stay here again on our next Cedar Point adventure.
5.0
Self check-in was very convenient and easy! Clean rooms with very comfortable beds and clean bathrooms. Would stay here again 10/10!
5.0
Self check-in was very convenient and easy! Clean rooms with very comfortable beds and clean bathrooms. Would stay here again 10/10!
2.5
We stayed 2 nights, room was cute and very clean, no complaints, check in was a breeze, Cedar Point is only minutes away! The only down fall we had is the food truck was never open even though the signs said food truck now open, but there was other food options close by! Great stay, they offer a lot of outdoor activities such as corn hole, spikeball, fire pits and grills, will definitely stay again
2.5
We stayed 2 nights, room was cute and very clean, no complaints, check in was a breeze, Cedar Point is only minutes away! The only down fall we had is the food truck was never open even though the signs said food truck now open, but there was other food options close by! Great stay, they offer a lot of outdoor activities such as corn hole, spikeball, fire pits and grills, will definitely stay again
4.0
Was large enough for my family, close to everywhere we wanted to go and the amenities were perfect. Would definitely stay again!
4.0
Was large enough for my family, close to everywhere we wanted to go and the amenities were perfect. Would definitely stay again!
3.0
Loved the Reno
Train nearby ran all night, every few minutes.
Difficult to sleep
3.0
Loved the Reno
Train nearby ran all night, every few minutes.
Difficult to sleep
5.0
10/10 very comfortable beds, very clean and well designed rooms to accommodate pets. I was able to check in early with a reasonable fee. the manager I spoke with was very nice and professional. The grounds are great to walk your dog. They also have a food truck on site. I would definitely stay again.
5.0
10/10 very comfortable beds, very clean and well designed rooms to accommodate pets. I was able to check in early with a reasonable fee. the manager I spoke with was very nice and professional. The grounds are great to walk your dog. They also have a food truck on site. I would definitely stay again.
5.0
Very well appointed down to the last detail. Cool place.
5.0
Very well appointed down to the last detail. Cool place.
5.0
Very short drive to Cedar Point. Bed was comfy.
5.0
Very short drive to Cedar Point. Bed was comfy.
2.0
Very good place overall
Very clean
Very comfortable
Very close to Cedar Point
No front desk attendant
One thing that annoyed us was the washer and dryer was running loud close to our room all the way until after midnight
Bathroom door was not closing properly
Only those little things should improve
But will stay there again for sure
2.0
Very good place overall
Very clean
Very comfortable
Very close to Cedar Point
No front desk attendant
One thing that annoyed us was the washer and dryer was running loud close to our room all the way until after midnight
Bathroom door was not closing properly
Only those little things should improve
But will stay there again for sure
5.0
So cute and a fun place. Only recommendation is to upgrade the bathroom soap and shampoo so your customers don’t smell like Walmart all day lol 😆
5.0
So cute and a fun place. Only recommendation is to upgrade the bathroom soap and shampoo so your customers don’t smell like Walmart all day lol 😆
5.0
The Ranch was lovely & clean.
The owners are very nice and helpful.
We enjoyed the place .
5.0
The Ranch was lovely & clean.
The owners are very nice and helpful.
We enjoyed the place .
5.0
Very nicely done rooms. Love this property.
5.0
Cool appliances
5.0
Cool appliances
5.0
Very nicely done rooms. Love this property.
5.0
We absolutely loved this place! VERY clean and modern looking. My wife said she felt like she stepped into an episode of HGTV lol. An absolute hidden gem! Extremely close to Cedar Point. We will definitely be back!
5.0
I loved the place and how affordable it was next to cedar point
5.0
We absolutely loved this place! VERY clean and modern looking. My wife said she felt like she stepped into an episode of HGTV lol. An absolute hidden gem! Extremely close to Cedar Point. We will definitely be back!
5.0
I loved the place and how affordable it was next to cedar point
2.0
The property is very clean and tidy. This was a family vacation and we had a dog with us as well. I loved that there were 3 beds, one being a king, plus being pet friendly. I loved how clean it was and that the floors weren't carpeted, in case of a dog accident (there weren't any, but it gave me piece of mind). I didn't hear the neighbors at all, so I'm assuming it is insulated well also. The train was annoying, but not their fault. I liked the access to the nice lobby, for the bathroom, when one of the 5 of us already took the bathroom. I did find it odd that even though we booked the room for 6 people, in case my dad joined us for a couple days, they only gave us 5 towels. But I emailed them for a towel refresh of 6 towels and they quickly got them to us. My biggest issue was how minimalistic the place was. There's no dressers anywhere in the room, not even a side table with drawers or anything. We packed 5 people into 3 suitcases and had no way of separating their clothes easily, and had to live out of those suitcases for 5 days. There was no couch in the room, just 2 chairs, so I feel there was plenty of places that a dresser could have gone. The bathroom is tiny with nowhere to place personal items, so all shower supplies had to go on the floor of the shower. There is a tiny shelf that holds 2 bottles that they provided though. The bathroom door was very tough to open and close and there were ants in the door frame of bathroom, but we sprayed dawn spray and killed them.
2.0
The property is very clean and tidy. This was a family vacation and we had a dog with us as well. I loved that there were 3 beds, one being a king, plus being pet friendly. I loved how clean it was and that the floors weren't carpeted, in case of a dog accident (there weren't any, but it gave me piece of mind). I didn't hear the neighbors at all, so I'm assuming it is insulated well also. The train was annoying, but not their fault. I liked the access to the nice lobby, for the bathroom, when one of the 5 of us already took the bathroom. I did find it odd that even though we booked the room for 6 people, in case my dad joined us for a couple days, they only gave us 5 towels. But I emailed them for a towel refresh of 6 towels and they quickly got them to us. My biggest issue was how minimalistic the place was. There's no dressers anywhere in the room, not even a side table with drawers or anything. We packed 5 people into 3 suitcases and had no way of separating their clothes easily, and had to live out of those suitcases for 5 days. There was no couch in the room, just 2 chairs, so I feel there was plenty of places that a dresser could have gone. The bathroom is tiny with nowhere to place personal items, so all shower supplies had to go on the floor of the shower. There is a tiny shelf that holds 2 bottles that they provided though. The bathroom door was very tough to open and close and there were ants in the door frame of bathroom, but we sprayed dawn spray and killed them.
FAQs
How much does this hotel cost compared to others in Sandusky?
The average price for a rental in Sandusky is $270 per night. This rental is $120 less expensive than the average.
Is parking included with this hotel?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Explorer Rest & Recreation. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this hotel?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this hotel. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is Explorer Rest & Recreation pet friendly?
Yes! This hotel is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.
What amenities are available at Explorer Rest & Recreation?
We found 5 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, pets allowed, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, and parking.
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