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Explorer Rest & Recreation

2.0 star property
Travelers find comfort and convenience at this Sandusky retreat with easy access to Sports Force Parks at Cedar Point Sports Center and nearby attractions

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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

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Room options

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Standard Room | Premium bedding, down comforters, Tempur-Pedic beds, free WiFi

Standard Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(27 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Down duvet
Premium bedding
  • 210 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Family Room | Premium bedding, down comforters, Tempur-Pedic beds, free WiFi

Family Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(17 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Executive Suite | Premium bedding, down comforters, Tempur-Pedic beds, free WiFi

Executive Suite

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Down duvet
Premium bedding
  • 300 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 King Bed

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Family Suite, Multiple Beds | Premium bedding, down comforters, Tempur-Pedic beds, free WiFi

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
Down duvet
Premium bedding
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 King Bed

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Family Cabin | Premium bedding, down comforters, Tempur-Pedic beds, free WiFi

Family Cabin

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Deluxe Studio Suite, Multiple Beds | Premium bedding, down comforters, Tempur-Pedic beds, free WiFi

Deluxe Studio Suite, Multiple Beds

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Down duvet
Tempur-Pedic bed
Premium bedding
  • 400 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Queen Beds

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Premier Studio Suite, Multiple Beds | Premium bedding, down comforters, Tempur-Pedic beds, free WiFi

Premier Studio Suite, Multiple Beds

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Down duvet
Tempur-Pedic bed
Premium bedding
  • 400 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Queen Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
2227 Cleveland Rd W, Sandusky, OH, 44870

What's nearby

  • Castaway Bay Waterpark - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Cedar Point Sports Center - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Sports Force Parks at Cedar Point Sports Center - 2 min drive - 0.9 miles
  • Goofy Golf - 3 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Ghostly Manor Thrill Center - 4 min drive - 1.6 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Thirsty Pony Restaurant - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Dianna's Deli & Restaurant - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Mulvin's vegetable stand - ‬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, a TV in the lobby, and smoke-free premises
  • 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
  • Limited onsite self parking
  • 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
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 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 Jan 4, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Explorer Rest & Recreation on Feb 2, 2026 start from $84.4, 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?

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

9.4

Staff & service

9.4

Eco-friendliness

9.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 260 out of 341 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 41 out of 341 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 23 out of 341 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 341 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 341 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kim

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
No front desk, everything is done online. Very easy to do. Room is absolutely spotless! Very contemporary bedroom & bathroom. Love the room!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Greg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean l, modern. Best hotel in the area.
Stayed 1 night 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

2/10 Terrible

Dawn

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
I booked this not having seen it but the website made it look very nice. When we arrived we were surprised at what we saw, and not in a good way, online it presented as a hotel, not a motel. Since it didn’t look like there was a check in area or a main lobby, we drove around to our room. Well. Right off the bat I wasn’t comfortable even parking there on the side of the building where there didn’t appear to be any other guests. Just sketchy looking apartments behind it. When we peeked in the window and saw the wavy “lumpy” bed and small quarters I decided I didn’t care how much it cost we were staying somewhere else.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mindy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property was very cute my family loved it and room layouts are very family friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angela M

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean, staff was extremely nice and helpful. Nice fire pit and chairs behind the building were nice to enjoy a bonfire at night. Corn hole boards and community charcoal grill and picnic tables behind the building for guest to also use.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Miranda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall a great stay. My only complaint is that you can hear through the walls pretty easily to neighboring rooms. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brittany

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place is such a gem! Family friendly way beyond what most hotels locally offer! Clean site, comfortable bedding and seating, courteous staff, outstanding place! I will definitely be back! So grateful I found this place as staying near Cedar Point sometimes produces limited options for a family over 5. 10/10
Stayed 1 night in Sep 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

Melanie

Liked: Amenities
We stayed the the Explorer room and it was perfect for our family! Clean, comfortable, and the woman working in the lobby was a doll! Will definitely be back soon!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

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

Cute and comfy

Im so happy i found this place. Its so cute and convenient for our trip to cedar point. It was so comfortable the bedding and towels were top notch. I will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Close and great with the family.

Room was clean, air conditioning worked well, streaming on the TV, cute updates and comfortable beds. Our door lock was busted Parking was a free for all and angled which made it harder for several of our neighbors. Parking spots could be bigger keeping in mind family vehicles by the family rooms and maybe numbered??
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Georgia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic property and stay! Clean comfy rooms and beds. Will stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bethany

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a very clean spot. It was close to many places we needed to be. The checkin process was a little stressful, but other than that we loved it!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful place- owners are great people. Super clean. Comfy beds!!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 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

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Room was perfect. Very clean. Ideal location for getting to the sports complex. Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kellye

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I would absolutely stay here again. So close to the Sports Center!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 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

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

Danielle

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

Very happy

Easy check-in, very responsive to questions and needs. Clean and comfortable. Close to everything we wanted to do.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Didn't like the beds. No chairs and no lamps. Small end tables. Lights from outside.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Crystal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was large enough for my family, close to everywhere we wanted to go and the amenities were perfect. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ashley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Super cute and easy check in process. Our room was upgraded the day of which was a nice surprise. Wish we could have enjoyed the space longer. Only thing I would say is to bring earplugs as there is a train nearby
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Miguel

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had the family suite. Room clean. TVs are humongous. WiFi is super fast. Love the common area, where you can get ice and refill your water bottles with filtered water. Staff is friendly and very helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025