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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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Exterior
Exterior
BBQ/picnic area
Vending machine
Executive Suite | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, Tempur-Pedic beds

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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

Family Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(16 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Down duvet
Day bed
  • 210 sq ft
  • 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

Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Tempur-Pedic bed
Down duvet
  • 300 sq ft
  • 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

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

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

Standard Room

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(18 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Tempur-Pedic bed
Down duvet
  • 210 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 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
(2 reviews)

Highlights

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

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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
  • Sports Force Parks at Cedar Point Sports Center - 2 min drive - 0.9 miles
  • Great Wolf Lodge Sandusky - 5 min drive - 2.4 miles
  • Jackson Street Pier - 6 min drive - 3.1 miles
  • Cedar Point - 9 min drive - 3.3 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Texas Roadhouse - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Thirsty Pony Restaurant - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Jolly Donut - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Dianna's Deli & Restaurant - ‬4 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 TV in the lobby, smoke-free premises, and a vending machine
  • 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. 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
  • Mini fridges, microwaves, and coffee/tea makers

Languages

English

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

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 Aug 21, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Explorer Rest & Recreation on Sep 1, 2025 start from $102.35, 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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Explorer Rest & Recreation Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 214 out of 278 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 36 out of 278 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 18 out of 278 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 278 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 278 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jennaka

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

10/10 Excellent

Paola

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love the suite, was perfect for a family of 6
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

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I really love the wooden feel and bed comfort after a long day at cedar point.
Stayed 1 night 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

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love the remodel to this property
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 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

6/10 Okay

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness
Room was kind of thrown together - with furniture and decor.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was close to the park and different
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I thought the room was quiye\5 p cozy
Stayed 1 night in Jul 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

2/10 Terrible

Deborah

Disliked: Staff & service
No staff or office to get extra towels, coffee etc. Floor in room should be mopped. Kids took a shower, walked across the floor and their feet were black. Very quiet and beds were comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

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

8/10 Good

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Did not like parking
Stayed 1 night in Jun 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

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

8/10 Good

melissa

Refrigerator didn’t work
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

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

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

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

8/10 Good

Brett

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property seemed to be a converted motel and the room was very nice and new. Biggest problem I had is that there is no staff/front desk, they gave me a code to access the room but the vode stopped working about an hour after arriving. Then around 9-10pm someone else was trying to get into our room, their code seemed to work but luckily I had the door double locked
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very cute property and very reasonable. Close to sports complex. The train is a little noticeable at night but tolerable.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025