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2-star hotel

Cedar Cove

Cedar Cove offers budget-friendly rooms with free Wi-Fi, parking, and an outdoor pool. Located 2 miles from Cedar Point in Sandusky, OH, ideal for visitors.

1932 Cleveland Rd W, Sandusky, OH 44870, United States View on map
7.2/10
Good Based on 244 recent guest reviews
Free Wi-Fi Free parking Accessible Outdoor pool Air-conditioned
What recent guests emphasize

Balanced comfort and convenience near Cedar Point

Guests appreciate the clean, budget-friendly rooms and attentive staff, along with the hotel's prime location close to Cedar Point and Lake Erie. While some aspects show signs of aging, the overall experience meets expectations for a modest stay with essential amenities.

Guests often praise

  • Friendly, helpful, and responsive front desk and staff service.
  • Clean and comfortable rooms with some recent updates to fixtures and decor.
  • Convenient location within a mile of Lake Erie and close to Cedar Point amusement park.
  • Included breakfast with a decent variety of basic options such as eggs, pancakes, and pastries.
  • Outdoor pool enjoyed by families and children.

Worth knowing

  • The hotel exterior and some interior details show wear and could benefit from further updates.
  • No in-house restaurant or fitness center available on site.
  • Some guests noticed issues such as noisy air conditioning or dated bathroom craftsmanship.
  • Free Wi-Fi and parking are available but there is no pet-friendly policy.
  • Train noise was mentioned by some as a minor disturbance.

Best for

  • Budget-conscious travelers seeking proximity to Cedar Point and Lake Erie.
  • Families looking for a clean, simple stay with pool access and included breakfast.
  • Visitors valuing responsive staff and straightforward service over luxury amenities.
  • Those needing accessible accommodations with free parking and Wi-Fi.
  • Travelers open to modest accommodations with some trade-offs in style and noise.
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About this property

Welcome to Cedar Cove

Cedar Cove is a straightforward budget hotel located along Highway 6 in Sandusky, Ohio. It offers an outdoor pool, free parking, and complimentary Wi-Fi, making it a practical choice for travelers seeking essential amenities without extra frills. The property is air-conditioned and smoke-free but does not provide on-site dining or pet accommodations.

Guests benefit from convenient access to nearby attractions, situated just a mile from Lake Erie and roughly two miles from the popular Cedar Point amusement park. Its proximity to these sites makes it a suitable option for visitors planning to spend time exploring the area.

Reviews highlight the clean and reasonably maintained rooms, though some updates are still in progress, particularly in bathroom fixtures and general craftsmanship. Staff responsiveness and customer service have been positively noted, contributing to a welcoming atmosphere despite the modest setting. The complimentary breakfast offers a limited but sufficient variety, including boiled eggs, pancakes, and pastries.

While some guests mention that the exterior appears dated and the limited entertainment options such as cable channels might not satisfy everyone, others appreciate the value for the price and the quiet, accessible environment. This hotel is best suited for travelers prioritizing location and affordability over luxury features.

Summary compiled by GoHotelly editors from verified guest reviews, partner descriptions and editorial notes.
Facilities & essentials

What's on-site and what you should know before you arrive

The short version: what's available day-to-day, and the key practical details most travelers search for.

Most popular facilities

Free Wi-Fi
Free parking
Accessible
Outdoor pool
Air-conditioned
Smoke-free

Not available at this property

Breakfast
Pet-friendly
Restaurant
Fitness center
Verified guest reviews

What recent guests are actually saying

Reviews from travelers who stayed here in the last 12 months, grouped to help you spot the pattern quickly.

BS
Brett Shellman Apr 15, 2026
8.0

They are working on updating everything and responded quickly to the tv not working and took care of that. The pool was nice. The kids enjoyed it. The room was clean but the craftsmanship in the bathroom left a bit to be desired.

ZK
Zara Khan Apr 13, 2026
10

Attentive front desk and staff, and clean rooms. Can’t complain about a $100 motel right by cedar point. Breakfast was decent (boiled eggs, pancakes, yogurt, pastries etc.) and not crowded.

JY
jeremy younan Apr 12, 2026
10

When pulling up to the place I thought it looked okay not the greatest, however when I walked inside the rooms it was pretty nice. Everything was cleaned and organized, looked remodeled and the bed was comfortable. The bathroom was also awesome with new countertop and it looked like the sink was new too, Modern colors and fixtures. Floors were nice to being gray tile wood. The owner was nice and super friendly. They give out breakfast too which doesn’t come with a lot of variety however it definitely provides more that is essential like juice and eggs and cereal. But also had toast fruit and coffee. This is a budget hotel also, it came with a lot more than I was expecting for the price. Even then I just stayed at another hotel double the price, didn’t even have shampoo or conditioner, and everything was old and worn. I would definitely try this place, I also read the reviews about how it’s not clean, I really just think those reviews are catching the bad parts, I didn’t notice anything or see anything and we stayed for two nights. I would try this place though for sure! And next to cedar point hell yeah!

JR
Jilllovesbella Resin Mar 31, 2026
10

The staff was so helpful through the booking and checking process. Super convenient to cedar point! Nice rooms. Very happy!

L
Lastrasis Mar 08, 2026
10

This place was a great last minute stay for me. I'll be honest. The exterior is outdated and a little sketch, but it is actually a really decent place to stay. Checkin was easy and the room was clean. Cable channels were lacking, but I really just needed a place to sleep. They have awesome toilet paper too and they offered free water bottles when I checked in. The breakfast spread was decent and filling. They are family owned, and i love to suppirt small businesses. Overall, I loved my stay and hope they can continue make updates in the future.

MG
Mike Greenberg Feb 26, 2026
8.0

The location was very convenient, we were trying to head to Kelly’s Island and called around 9 p.m and luckily they had a room. Price was a little on the high end, $102, but worth it since we had a good overnight experience other than the train that passed every 30 minutes or so. The room was pretty clean, restroom was spotless besides the paint job done in the restroom, the air conditioner was noisy but worked great, the bed was perfect, and the customer service was excellent. The only complaint I have is with the floors. The floors were coated in dirt, not visible, but we were able to tell by the soles of our feet being a different color. Definitely needs a deep clean on that carpet. The train was a huge issue for my partner, being a light sleeper she couldn’t get great sleep. As a deep sleeper myself, I slept great. Definitely recommend this location if you are a deep sleeper. Something I was concerned about was bugs. This was my first motel experience and was pleasantly surprised when we had no bugs whatsoever. Not in the bathrooms, the floor, windowsill, absolutely nothing. Overall: 7.5/10 Customer service: 10/10 Location: 9/10 Cleanliness: 8/10 Bathroom: 9/10 Noise: 5/10

KH
Kimberly Hitchings Feb 19, 2026
10

This place literally saved our vacation! We booked at another hotel and it wasn't so good. We came here asking to view the room before purchasing.. the guy was more than happy to take us on the tour! The room is small but it's very clean, smells good and he let us get our room before booking time!

KM
Keith Martinez Feb 17, 2026
8.0

So its not fancy but the in person customer service was actually a pleasure.. Very pleasant to deal with staff.. Especially front desk gentleman. Also room and pool and hotel property in general very clean... Can't beat the location.. Imma stay again just because they were so cool...

Location & neighborhood

Where you'll find Cedar Cove

Sandusky, Ohio, USA

Set along Highway 6, this modest budget hotel is a mile from Lake Erie and 2 miles from Cedar Point amusement park .

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