Explorer Rest & Recreation

Hotel within easy reach of Sports Force Parks at Cedar Point Sports Center

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December 2025

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Deluxe Studio Suite, Multiple Beds | Premium bedding, down comforters, Tempur-Pedic beds, free WiFi - Explorer Rest & Recreation (Sandusky)

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Premier Studio Suite, Multiple Beds | Premium bedding, down comforters, Tempur-Pedic beds, free WiFi - Explorer Rest & Recreation (Sandusky)

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In Sandusky, Explorer Rest & Recreation offers a cozy retreat near Sports Force Parks at Cedar Point Sports Center and Great Wolf Lodge. Connect to in-room WiFi, grab a snack from the vending machine, or unwind in front of the lobby TV. Previous guests praise the helpful staff and convenient location.

Wonderful

Popular amenities

Non-smoking
Air conditioning
Free WiFi
Free parking

Main amenities (3)

Air conditioning
Vending machine
TV in a common area

Feel at home (6)

Microwave
Private bathroom
Separate sitting area
Coffee/tea maker
Pets allowed
Cable TV service

CNY570 total

includes taxes & fees

Dec 14 - Dec 15

Room options

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Tonight

Dec 9 - Dec 10

Tomorrow

Dec 10 - Dec 11

All rooms

1 bed

2 beds

3+ beds

Showing 7 of 7 rooms

Standard Room

Exceptional

Highlights

Separate sitting area

Air conditioning

Heating

Mini-fridge

Smart TV

Hypo-allergenic bedding

Separate bedroom

Down duvet

20 sq m
1 bedroom
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Family Room

Wonderful

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 5
1 Queen Bunk Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Executive Suite

Good

Highlights

Separate sitting area

Air conditioning

Heating

Mini-fridge

Smart TV

Hypo-allergenic bedding

2 bedrooms

Down duvet

28 sq m
2 bedrooms
Sleeps 4
1 Queen Bed and 1 King Bed

Family Suite, Multiple Beds

Very good

Highlights

Separate sitting area

Air conditioning

Heating

Mini-fridge

Smart TV

Hypo-allergenic bedding

2 bedrooms

Down duvet

2 bedrooms
Sleeps 6
2 Queen Beds and 1 King Bed

Family Cabin

Exceptional

Highlights

Separate sitting area

Air conditioning

Heating

Mini-fridge

Smart TV

Hypo-allergenic bedding

2 bedrooms

Down duvet

2 bedrooms
Sleeps 8
1 King Bed, 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Deluxe Studio Suite, Multiple Beds

Highlights

Separate sitting area

Air conditioning

Heating

Mini-fridge

Smart TV

Premium bedding

Down duvet

Tempur-Pedic bed

37 sq m
Sleeps 6
3 Queen Beds

Premier Studio Suite, Multiple Beds

Highlights

Separate sitting area

Air conditioning

Heating

Mini-fridge

Smart TV

Premium bedding

Down duvet

Tempur-Pedic bed

37 sq m
Sleeps 6
3 Queen Beds

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About the neighborhood

2227 Cleveland Rd W, Sandusky, OH, 44870

What's nearby

Castaway Bay Waterpark - 14 min walk - 1.3 km
Cedar Point Sports Center - 19 min walk - 1.7 km
Sports Force Parks at Cedar Point Sports Center - 2 min drive - 1.5 km
Ghostly Manor Thrill Center - 4 min drive - 2.5 km
Sandusky Mall - 4 min drive - 2.8 km

Getting around

Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE) - 55 min drive
Cleveland, OH (BKL-Burke Lakefront) - 68 min drive
Toledo Express Airport (TOL) - 74 min drive
Cleveland, OH (CGF-Cuyahoga County) - 77 min drive
Sandusky Station - 9 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

When you stay at Explorer Rest & Recreation, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Cedar Point and Kalahari Waterpark Resort. You'll have free perks like WiFi and self parking. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff and location.

At a glance

Hotel size

- 25 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

- Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 AM
- Minimum check-in age: 18
- Check-out time is 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

Required at check-in

- Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
- Government-issued photo ID may be required
- Minimum check-in age is 18

Pets

- Pets allowed (dogs and cats only)*
- Service animals welcome

Internet

- Free WiFi in public areas
- Free WiFi in rooms (speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices))

Parking

- Free onsite self parking
- Wheelchair-accessible parking on site

Other information

- Smoke-free property

Property amenities

What to do

Fishing nearby

Services

Virtual front desk

Facilities

Television in common areas

Accessibility

Wheelchair-accessible parking
2 on-site accessible parking spaces
Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
Wheelchair-accessible lounge
Front entrance ramp

Room amenities

Be entertained

50-inch Smart TV
Cable TV channels
Streaming services

Home comfort

Air conditioning and heating
Coffee/tea maker

Sleep well

Down comforter
Premium bedding
Tempur-Pedic mattress

What to enjoy

Separate sitting area

Freshen up

Private bathroom
Shower only
Soap and shampoo
Hair dryer
Towels
Toilet paper

Stay connected

Free WiFi (speed of 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices))

Food and drink

Mini-fridge
Microwave

Fees & policies

Pets

Service animals exempt from fees
Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 30 per accommodation, per stay

Policies

This property does not have elevators.

Guests can rest easy knowing there's a security system and a first aid kit on site.

This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted.

Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover

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

Does Explorer Rest & Recreation offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Explorer Rest & Recreation does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Explorer Rest & Recreation?

Yes, cats and dogs are welcome. There's a charge of USD 30 per accommodation, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

Is parking offered on site at Explorer Rest & Recreation?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Explorer Rest & Recreation?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 AM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

What is there to do at Explorer Rest & Recreation and nearby?

Have fun during the warmer months with activities nearby such as fishing.

What's the area around Explorer Rest & Recreation like?

Explorer Rest & Recreation is a short 10-minute walk from Lake Erie and 19 minutes' walk from Sports Force Parks at Cedar Point Sports Center. Travelers say that the hotel is in a great location.

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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

What guests liked

Pet-friendly accommodations were available and the property's grounds were great to walk pets. (4 reviews)

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10/10 Exceptional

Nov 3, 2025

Weekend trip to Cedar Point. Close to the park. Easy check in/check out. Very clean room and close parking. Will stay again- thank you!

Jon, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Nov 14, 2025

Everything was great love the size!! And style

Heidi, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Aug 14, 2025

Great place to stay

Jennaka, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Oct 2, 2025

The room was super comfortable!

Ryan, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Oct 10, 2025

I'll start by saying the staff was extremely friendly and

Brian, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Oct 14, 2025

Huge room. Close to cedar point and Lake Erie

beth, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Oct 24, 2025

Room was clean and pleasant, only thing was room was a little cold when we got in, which wasn’t a big deal cause the heaters were easy to use and heat the place up, other than that it was great

Jake, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Aug 27, 2025

Super close to downtown Sandusky and Cedar Point. Was a great place to rest after a long day at CP.

Alexis, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Oct 15, 2025

The staff were so friendly and kind! Parking was easy, right in front of the room. Very close drive to Cedar Point. Comfortable beds and the room was very clean. The rooms are updated and have what you need -- coffee maker, fridge, microwave. Shared walls means you hear your neighbors if they are being loud, but no more than if you were staying at any other hotel. Overall, a really nice and comfortable stay.

Morgan, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Aug 26, 2025

AMAZING hands down the best place for the price beautifully crafted

Megan, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Aug 15, 2025

Love the suite, was perfect for a family of 6

Paola, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Oct 18, 2025

The room was clean and comfortable. We were staying just one night so I wasn't looking for anything special. I would recommend staying and we will use the Explorer again. If I had to find one thing to improve, it would be the bathroom sink. It's a little on the miniature side!

Flora, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Aug 19, 2025

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.

Kelsey, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Aug 10, 2025

I really love the wooden feel and bed comfort after a long day at cedar point.

Rachel, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Sep 7, 2025

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.

Angela M, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Jul 13, 2025

Property was very cute my family loved it and room layouts are very family friendly

Mindy, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Sep 1, 2025

Found this place while looking for a last min stay. The thing i liked the most is how home like and comfy. The pictures looked exactly how the place looked when we got there.

Dana, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Sep 7, 2025

Great Room

Online check-in was really nice. No interaction needed. The room was really clean and modern. The bed and pillows were comfortable. Very close to Cedar Point!

Jeremy, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Jul 28, 2025

Overall a great stay. My only complaint is that you can hear through the walls pretty easily to neighboring rooms. Would definitely stay again.

Miranda, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Sep 6, 2025

I loved the simple but clean room, they are pet friendly Nice grounds basically a simple comfortable place to spend the night. I'll come back when I'm in town. Only real complaint was the sink was rather small.

Michael A, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Jul 24, 2025

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!

Melanie, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Jun 8, 2025

Very good place to stay! I had a good stay with my family and I really recommend this place.

Lina, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Sep 25, 2025

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??

Jennifer, 1-night trip