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Explorer Rest & Recreation

2.0 star property
Hotel with free parking, near Sports Force Parks at Cedar Point Sports Center

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Explorer Rest & Recreation in Sandusky offers a welcoming base minutes from Great Wolf Lodge. Guests enjoy in-room WiFi, vending machine snacks, and lobby TV. The helpful staff and strategic location earn consistent praise from visitors.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included
The current price is ￥11,875
￥13,507 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 16 - Nov 17

Room options

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Showing 7 of 7 rooms

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Standard Room | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, Tempur-Pedic beds

Standard Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(27 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Tempur-Pedic bed
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Family Room | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, Tempur-Pedic beds

Family Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(17 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Down duvet
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bunk Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Executive Suite | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, Tempur-Pedic beds

Executive Suite

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
2 bedrooms
Tempur-Pedic bed
  • 28 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 King Bed

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Family Suite, Multiple Beds | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, Tempur-Pedic beds

Family Suite, Multiple Beds

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
2 bedrooms
Tempur-Pedic bed
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 King Bed

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Family Cabin | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, Tempur-Pedic beds

Family Cabin

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
2 bedrooms
Tempur-Pedic bed
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 8
  • 1 King Bed, 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Deluxe Studio Suite, Multiple Beds | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, Tempur-Pedic beds

Deluxe Studio Suite, Multiple Beds

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Down duvet
Separate bedroom
Tempur-Pedic bed
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Queen Beds

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Premier Studio Suite, Multiple Beds | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, Tempur-Pedic beds

Premier Studio Suite, Multiple Beds

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Down duvet
Separate bedroom
Tempur-Pedic bed
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Queen Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
44870, OH, Sandusky, 2227 Cleveland Rd W

What's nearby

  • Castaway Bay Waterpark - 14 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Sports Force Parks at Cedar Point Sports Center - 2 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Great Wolf Lodge Sandusky - 5 min drive - 3.9 km
  • Jackson Street Pier - 6 min drive - 5.0 km
  • Cedar Point - 9 min drive - 5.3 km

Getting around

  • Sandusky Station - 9 min drive
  • Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE) - 55 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Texas Roadhouse - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Thirsty Pony Restaurant - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Dianna's Deli & Restaurant - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Queen / Orange Julius - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Explorer Rest & Recreation

Hotel near Sports Force Parks at Cedar Point Sports Center
Located close to Great Wolf Lodge Sandusky and Osborn MetroPark, Explorer Rest & Recreation has plenty to offer. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • A vending machine, smoke-free premises, and a TV in the lobby
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff and location
Room features
All guestrooms at Explorer Rest & Recreation boast perks such as premium bedding and air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and separate sitting areas. Guest reviews highly rate the clean rooms at the property.
Other amenities include:
  • Tempur-Pedic beds and down comforters
  • Bathrooms with showers and hair dryers
  • 50-inch Smart TVs with streaming services and cable channels
  • Separate sitting areas, mini fridges, and microwaves

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 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

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • Mini-fridge

Conveniences

  • Vending machine
  • Virtual front desk

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

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Separate sitting area

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 Operto mobile app before check-in

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 security system and a first aid kit

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Explorer Rest & Recreation pet-friendly?

Yes, cats and dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of USD 30 per accommodation, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much does it cost to stay at Explorer Rest & Recreation?

As of Nov 4, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Explorer Rest & Recreation on Nov 16, 2025 start from ￥11,875, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Explorer Rest & Recreation?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Explorer Rest & Recreation?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 AM.

What time is check-out at Explorer Rest & Recreation?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Explorer Rest & Recreation located?

Situated in Sandusky, this hotel is 1 mi (1.6 km) from Sports Force Parks at Cedar Point Sports Center and within 3 mi (5 km) of Osborn MetroPark and Great Wolf Lodge Sandusky. Jackson Street Pier and Cedar Point are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Reviews

Explorer Rest & Recreation Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.4

Cleanliness

8.8

Amenities

9.2

Staff & service

9.4

Eco-friendliness

9.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 250 out of 328 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 41 out of 328 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 22 out of 328 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 328 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 328 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kathy

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

10/10 Excellent

Carmen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay. Train ran about every 5 to 10 minutes. That was a little irritating but it doesn't take away for the property. Definitely will book again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

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

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Ella

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was in a great location to go to cedar point. The only thing with that though is there was a surplus of great lodging, but not much dining. We ended up hitting up the McDonalds on the way to the park to avoid back tracking into town. Amazing room and cozy atmosphere; I will absolutely be staying again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a neat little place to stay. The room wasn't big, but it was perfect for an overnight stay. Close to Cedar point and downtown Sandusky and the ferries. Nice job on the renovation of what we assume was an old hotel. Had some challenges with checking in but got everything worked out. Only complaint would be we could hear our next door neighbors through the walls but not a huge deal.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed in the family cabin for 8. Beds were very comfortable, slept great. 2 full bathroom were perfect for 2 families. Price was just right. Room js basic but good for a night or 2 when you’re at the park all day. The chairs show some wear and probably need to be replaced bc of staining on the light color upholstery. There was a hair clump in the shower when we arrived that was obviously not ours, but wasn’t a huge deal for us, we didn’t use the shower bc we were there for 10 hr total. Walls are thin and the train runs all night. Wasn’t a problem for us, we use white noise app on our phones to sleep normally. Room 50 is its own building so you only hear ur family through the thin walls. We will definitely be back since the value for the good night sleep in a comfy bed are worth it.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sean

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

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brittany

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Easy access. Cozy stay. No issues.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Kaylee

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed for a couple of nights at the Explorer Rest & Recreation. When we had an issue, the staff went above and beyond to make sure we were comfortable. For instance, we had a problem with our room, so the staff moved us to another property that they owned for the night until they could switch us into a room that was towards the front!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was perfect for us and close to our destination.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amryne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved the place and how affordable it was next to cedar point
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were in Sandusky for our grandson's baseball tournament. We knew we would be at the ball park for most of the day and out for diner in the evening. we needed a clean, comfortable place to sleep. The location was perfect. We stayed in a room with a king size bed. It was smaller then we are used to, but it had everything we needed. Very clean and comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice , clean and a great value for the price.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Tech problems with access

No code provided to access room. Luckily attendant was available, but he had trouble accessing room as well. Room was clean, newly renovated
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Matthew

Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
This is a single story motel where you can park right near your room if there’s a space available. The air conditioners however face the same direction as the parking area which will suck in people’s car smells. In our case someone else’s car had a gas leak and the fumes were sucked into our room while we were sleeping. That’s mostly an unfortunate circumstance for us but I also noticed a lot of human hair all over our pillows as if the cases weren’t changed from the previous guest. I did like the simple setup, decor, the bigger size smart tv, the amenities, the price, and the distance from Cedar Point but I won’t stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s very minimalist, but everything we needed and REALLY clean. Great value. Online check in and out was so convenient. Customer service (via phone) was very helpful and quick to respond. Less than a mile from the Cedar Point Sports Complex. 10/10 recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Krystal

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort

Muh hotel

The room that we were assigned was not cleaned. Bed was unmade and there were towels on the floor. We got a new room which was better. Also, our code was not sent to us for the door, we had to call to get it. It was an ok stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eli

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Self check-in was very convenient and easy! Clean rooms with very comfortable beds and clean bathrooms. Would stay here again 10/10!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The place is nice and clean
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024