Located close to Sports Force Parks at Cedar Point Sports Center and Great Wolf Lodge Sandusky, Explorer Rest & Recreation provides a firepit. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Sandusky is home to Explorer Rest & Recreation. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Sports Force Parks at Cedar Point Sports Center and Osborn MetroPark, while Great Wolf Lodge Sandusky and Cedar Point are popular local attractions. Don't miss out on a visit to Kalahari Waterpark Resort. Take the opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as fishing. Visit our Sandusky travel guide
2227 Cleveland Rd W, Sandusky, OH, 44870
What's nearby
Sandusky Bay
18 min walk - 1.5 km
Cedar Point
8 min drive - 7.1 km
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
19 min walk - 1.7 km
Getting around
Sandusky Station
9 min drive
Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE)
57 min drive
Restaurants
Cheers Sports Bar & Grill
6 min drive
McDonald's
5 min drive
Chipotle Mexican Grill
6 min drive
McDonald's
3 min drive
Texas Roadhouse
6 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 provides a firepit. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
Free self-parking
A TV in reception, charcoal grills and smoke-free property
A vending machine and a water dispenser
Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff and location
Room features
All guest rooms at Explorer Rest & Recreation boast perks, such as premium bedding and air conditioning, in addition to amenities, such as free WiFi. Guest reviews highly rate the cleanliness rooms at the property.
More amenities include:
Tempur-Pedic beds and down duvets
Bathrooms with showers and hairdryers
50-inch Smart TVs with streaming services and cable channels
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 23 Oct 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Explorer Rest & Recreation on 26 Oct 2026 start from HK$659, 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?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Explorer Rest & Recreation located?
Situated in Sandusky, this hotel is 1 mi (1.5 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).
Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?
Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.
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Reviews
Explorer Rest & Recreation Reviews
9.2
Wonderful
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My kids loved the queen sized bunk beds! I loved the location! So close to Cedar Point without paying a huge price. I went out of my comfort zone by staying in a a privately owned motel and I was very satisfied with my purchase.
Place was very clean. Staff was friendly and helpful. This could come as the strangest complaint, but it’s not even really a complaint, I had to set something up on my phone to make noise because of how insanely quiet it was other than the occasional train going by. Lol Great place for a quick trip to Sandusky. Would definitely come back again.
A very clean and nice place to stay. Really liked that they had fire pits and outdoor games.
There's is no staff though and literally only self service, so if you got questions don't plan on getting answers right away.
Convenience to Cedar Point was great and reasonable prices.
We loved the size of the room! Beds were all very comfy and we personally did not find it to be too noisy at night. Wood floors are way better than hotel carpeted flooring.
Several of my past booking through Expedia have been disastrous in the past year. I was delighted with this property. It’s an older property, but renovated very nice woodwork. Someone made a very good effort to convert this to a modern facility.
This is a beautiful little place. It is super convenient to both the amusement park and the sports park. It is also quite close to various other places to eat. It was clean and we appreciated the easy access to ice and fresh water. Ohmar does a great job managing it.
We had a wonderful stay here. The hotel is clean, cozy, and perfectly located just a quick drive from Cedar Point. Our room had everything we needed — a charming vintage fridge, microwave, coffee maker, and plenty of toiletries.The beds were incredibly comfortable, and the whole place felt well taken care of. The staff was kind and quick to help when we asked for more towels.Overall, a great experience. I highly recommend staying here.
I was beyond impressed with the cleanliness of this property! It’s probably the cleanest place I’ve ever stayed. Check in was all remote and the doors had a code to get in, which was so much easier than trying to keep ahold of a key. The beds were super comfortable and the shower was great. Even the toiletries that were provided exceeded my expectations. We will definitely stay here again and highly recommend it.
We did not interact with any staff but the room was clean and it was convenient to Cedar Point. The train and street were a bit noisy but it was fine for me and my son. Pulling into the property was a little difficult due to not having good light at the driveways.
Nice what they’ve done with an old motel. I would suggest adding a trash can to the room other than the small one in the bathroom and water to the vending machine area only pop was available and we’re not pop drinkers. Checkin was easy and the staff was great.
Good location. Close to Cedar Point. We had a problem with the water heater, but they fixed it right away.
The family suite with multiple beds was spacious enough for five people.
The only complaint is there is no storage and no table to eat on. Hopefully they will add those as they continue to update the property.
Had a little trouble checking in because we booked third party and didn’t get the instruction text. However we were next door to a very loud dog and the staff went above and beyond to allow us access to another room away from the dog if it was still barking at bedtime. Luckily it was not and quieted down when the people came back from dinner. But the offer was very appreciated. I also liked having 3 separate beds when traveling with teenagers. Thank you!