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Explorer Rest & Recreation

Property class: 2

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A hotel room with a bed, a mirror, a red wall, and a blue cabinet.
A fire pit with logs, surrounded by a stone border and rocks, with two wooden chairs facing it.
A modern hotel room with two beds, a large wooden table, and a bench.
A wall with a black decorative sign spelling "explore" and a potted plant on the right.
A bathroom with a white tiled shower wall, a wooden countertop, a white sink with a black faucet, and a bottle of shampoo and soap.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
The current price is $112
includes taxes & fees
Sep 13 - Sep 14

Explore the area

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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
(42 reviews)
  • 210 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(31 reviews)
  • 210 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bunk Bed and 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Executive Suite

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

Executive Suite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • 300 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 King Bed

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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(8 reviews)
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 King Bed

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

View all photos for Deluxe Studio Suite, Multiple Beds

A hotel room with two beds, a wooden table, and a mirror.

Deluxe Studio Suite, Multiple Beds

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 400 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Queen Beds

View all photos for Premier Studio Suite, Multiple Beds

A hotel room with two beds, a red door, and a window.

Premier Studio Suite, Multiple Beds

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

DOUBLE KING SIZE BED

  • Sleeps 4

FAMILY ROOM TWO QUEEN BEDS

  • Sleeps 8

FAMILY ROOM BUNK BED

  • Sleeps 8

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About this property

Explorer Rest & Recreation

Sandusky hotel walkable to Lake Erie
Along with charcoal grills, this smoke-free hotel has a TV in a common area and free self parking. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include a vending machine.
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.
Explorer Rest & Recreation features barbecue grills, a vending machine, and a television in a common area. Public areas are equipped with complimentary wireless Internet access. Onsite self parking is complimentary.

Explorer Rest & Recreation is a smoke-free property.

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 on-site 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. 354 out of 476 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 68 out of 476 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 33 out of 476 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 476 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 12 out of 476 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel was clean and exactly what we needed while we visited the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Clyde

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place, highly recommend and definitely will stay there again in the future!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Brooke

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was amazing and the staff was so helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very cute and clean, very convenient to cedar point. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Josh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms, cute place. Would stay again!
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Allison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice clean room, easy check in and out!
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Adriana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms were clean and enjoyed the yard with games
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was perfect! Close to Cedar Point and the property was clean and we had everything we needed. Highly recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Casey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and friendly staff when I needed to get in touch. Great place for a short stay and love the 50s retro vibe!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

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 review

8/10 Good

Brandi

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice what they’ve done with an old motel. I would suggest adding a trash can to the room other than the small one in the bathroom and water to the vending machine area only pop was available and we’re not pop drinkers. Checkin was easy and the staff was great.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great experience, will be staying again in the future! Quick responses!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This little spot is just absolutely adorable. Clean, well kept, quiet and pet friendly. We were in town for a long weekend at cedar point, and this was perfect for being able to go to the park and come back, rest, and return to the park. We will certainly be back.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the room. Very clean and modern. Bed was very comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

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 review

10/10 Excellent

Christina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The property was close to the convention center, and I had easy access to the unit. There is some road work on the street, so figuring out the turn in was a little difficult. Overall it was a beautiful place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jennaka

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

10/10 Excellent

Nancy L

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The cabin was great, very accessible and convenient. Having a dog, being able to park right in front of the room was wonderful. The decor was charming, loved the colors! The creativity was impressive. The only issue I had was road noise. It didn’t bother me but it triggered my dog’s anxiety, which truthfully, doesn’t take much. Also, very much appreciated the access to ice water in the lobby. It was a great stop before hitting the road again!
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

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 review

8/10 Good

Ron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was very clean, the bed was really comfortable. The back outside area looked inviting with the games and fire pits, but we didn't have time to utilize it. The multiple trains passing through the night was not helpful but you guys can't control that. We had a regular king room and it would be nice to have some sort of stand or table to sit things on other than the bed or the floor.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

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 review

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 review

6/10 Okay

Jennifer

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great, except the amount of bugs from outside that would fly in. When the rooms are being cleaned they leave the doors open, this allows bugs to fly in. We were very carful not to leave the doors open, there were still several on our walls. There was also an odor that didn’t smell great.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sean

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

4/10 Poor

Keith

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Tbh I wouldn't ever stay here again. The room was very very small for 250 a night, the comforter had a few small stains on it, the actual pillow had a red stain on it. The bathroom I had to turn sideways to use the toilet I'm 6'2. The sink was for ants very small and water splashed out when u would use it and the faucet wasn't installed properly so it would move around. The shower was gross and the floors oh God the floors were like they were never mopped. Hopped out of the shower and my feet were so dirty from the floor.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026