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Reviews of Explorer Rest & Recreation

2227 Cleveland Rd, Sandusky, OH 44870, United States

#2 of 31 hotels in Sandusky

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Review score

Based on 218 hotel reviews

8.7

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.3

  • Comfort

    9.1

  • Location

    9.1

  • Facilities

    8.8

  • Staff

    9.0

  • Value for money

    8.9

  • Free WiFi

    8.2

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  • Reviewed: 3 September 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Suite
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Could use another table but u read reviews and brought a couple lil folding tables..wouldn't keep me from staying again

    Room was spacious and clean. We didn't get a code but called the number and he said its because we booked through booking but was able to give me over the phone. Bed was comfortable.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 3 September 2025

    10
    Great!!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Clean and quiet and charming.

    Stayed in September 2025

  • Reviewed: 24 August 2025

    10
    Great room for family of 6
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Suite
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Great location, comfortable beds, plenty of space

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 18 August 2025

    8.0
    Very nice close to cedar point, beds very comfortable just need that table/chairs.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    No table to sit and eat, need to look into a 2- seat bistro table set would be great, family with kids usually bring food for them to sit and eat..

    Comfy beds and refrigerator microwave

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 4 August 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Family Suite
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Besides the train running and honking all throughout the night (bring your white noise machine) our only complaint was the lack of side tables, a coffee table in living room, and shelves/hooks in the bathroom. Literally no where to put anything down. And how to get extra towels?

    We were pleasantly surprised to see that our room was detached and separate from the other rooms since there were complaints in the reviews about noise through the thin walls. Everything was clean and comfortable.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 4 August 2025

    10
    Cute/cozy/affordable! We loved our stay and will definitely be back in the future!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    NA

    The property was awesome! Rooms were in great condition/very clean and cozy! Perfect for a little weekend getaway. Close to everything related to cedar point. The property also had seating/games in the back for the family as well as fire pits and wood for a nice relaxing evening.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 2 August 2025

    8.0
    Nice room to spend a night when going to Cedar Point
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing around it to eat etc. in walking distance. You have to take the car.

    Nicely furnatured room, good shower, space for whole family of 5, TV, good place for spending one night when going to Cedar Point, very nice and helpful lady at reception in case of questions

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 17 July 2025

    9.0
    Very good.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Suite
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Would have like a little table of some sort in the room.

    Great beds and location for visiting Cedar Point with family. Responsive staff.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 15 July 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The employee inside and on the phone helped me when I was confused , the room was nice

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 11 July 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Deluxe Family Suite
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    We ran out of toilet paper

    Nice decor and room was very large

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 9 July 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Family Suite
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    They stated that your code would get into the common area with a water fill, etc.. it didn't work

    Clean, lots of beds and room. Beds were comfortable. Overall good value for number of beds. About 7 minutes from Cedar Point

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 19 June 2025

    10
    loved it
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Deluxe Family Suite
    • Stayed 2 nights

    nothing

    Very Nice

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 18 June 2025

    8.0
    Not bad for a quick stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The microwave didn’t work, even tried to unplug and plug it back in, nothing! Faucet was not sturdy! The midges/canadian soldiers were all over the room😔

    The room was super cute! Love the bed style!

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 13 June 2025

    9.0
    We had a great mini vacation and enjoyed the stay!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The facilities were nice, clean and comfortable with a cute vibe. We also enjoyed using the fire pits each night. Quick and efficient service if we needed anything.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 11 June 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Suite
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    A bigger fridge would be nicer.

    Spacious.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 9 June 2025

    10
    Our favorite place to stay.
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • King Room
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Could use a dresser to put clothes in or a closet.

    Loved the updated room. Easy check in. Great the staff. Always make us feel very welcomed. This is the 2nd time we gave stayed here.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 2 June 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The doors were a huge pain the codes randomly worked or didn’t work

    The beds were super comfy and nice.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 2 June 2025

    10
    A wonderful place to stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Family Suite
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The showers were standup showers with curtains that got water all over the floor. It would have been nice to also have been given one extra toilet paper roll. I do understand that I could have asked for one.

    The suite was spacious and well-maintained. The beds were comfortable. It was quiet and easy to get restful sleep.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 28 May 2025

    10
    Weekend with 6
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Suite
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There was only 2 chair in the room. No tables or places to put things, and the bathroom is very small with no space to place things. Also the light situation was weird- either they all had to be on or they all had to be off.

    The room was large - perfect for our big family. Had 2 tvs - microwave and mini fridge.

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 3 April 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Suite
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    No toiletries available in the room

    No breakfast available.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 26 March 2025

    10
    Great motel, easy and fast access/checkout; enjoyed it and so did my dog.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    The hotel was convenient, excellent customer service via email. Receiving the door code was easy and welcomed, checkout was easy and fast. Recommend this motel.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 17 March 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Trains in the middle of the night.

    Loved the cute decor. Comfortable bed. Location great for us to go to volleyball tourney.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 24 January 2025

    8.0
    If you need a clean comfy room and bathroom for a quick trip this is your place!
    • Family with young children
    • King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    It’s not that I didn’t like it. But there is no staff on site. Like I said. Not a big hotel experience. Everything is done by phone and text/email. If that’s not your jam wouldn’t be the place for you. Cute quaint and simple!

    Very simple for my daughter and I. We didn’t spend much time there as we were at a tourney. It’s not a big hotel experience but exactly what we needed for the weekend. Great location. And clean. Cute place.

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: 21 January 2025

    10
    Great place
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Could use another trash can maybe by the refrigerator area.

    Communication with owners was great. Rooms a very clean.

    Stayed in December 2024

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