Econo Lodge Inn & Suites Sandusky South

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Econo Lodge
7.7 (602 reviews)
3309 Milan Road , Sandusky , US
+1 419-626-8720

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
Restaurant
Heating
Family rooms
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Clean rooms (many mentions)
Great value / bargain price
Close to Cedar Point
Good breakfast / waffles
Pet friendly
Late-open pool
Quiet at night
Spacious rooms
Cons:
Isolated cleanliness incidents (mold, spiders)
Food-safety complaint (expired yogurt)
Reception/deposit issues and inconsistent information
Booking/reservation charge problems
Beds can be too firm for some
Some difficulty finding the hotel initially

Categories

Cleanliness
7.5
Many guests repeatedly called the rooms and bathrooms very clean, but there were isolated serious incidents (mold under pull-out couch, spiders in room) that lowered confidence.
Service
7.2
Numerous reports of friendly, helpful staff, though there are notable complaints about unprofessional reception, poor handling of issues (mold) and inconsistent deposit information.
Location
9
Frequently praised as very close to Cedar Point and convenient for visitors; only a few guests noted it was a bit hard to find at first.
Room Quality
7.6
Guests described rooms as spacious and comfortable with adequate bathrooms; some found beds a bit too firm and a few reported pest/mold problems.
Amenities
8
Breakfast and a late-open pool were commonly mentioned as positive amenities; pet-friendly policy noted favorably by some guests.
Value for Money
8.5
Many reviewers called it a solid bargain for the price and recommended it for a basic, affordable stay after park days.
Food and Beverage
6.5
Breakfast (waffles) was highlighted positively by multiple guests, but at least one serious food-safety complaint (expired yogurt causing sickness) weighed down sentiment.
Overall Experience
7.3
Overall mostly positive for value-seeking visitors and Cedar Point trips, but mixed due to isolated severe issues (food safety, pests, booking/deposit problems) that affected some stays.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-11-05 14:05

Property Description

Convenient Location
Located just minutes away from Cedar Point amusement park and other local attractions, Econo Lodge Inn & Suites South is the perfect choice for your Sandusky, OH stay.

Great Amenities
Enjoy a complimentary continental breakfast, free high-speed Internet, and a refreshing outdoor pool during your stay. Business travelers will appreciate our fax services and corporate rates.

Comfortable Accommodations
Relax in our air-conditioned rooms equipped with cable TV, microwaves, and refrigerators. All rooms are non-smoking for your comfort.

Book your stay at Econo Lodge Inn & Suites South now for a memorable and convenient Sandusky experience.

Important information:

The pet fee is USD 20 per pet (maximum allowed - 2 pets) per night. Property must be informed of all pets at check in.Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: CLE

Location

Guest Reviews

7.7
Based on 602 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.5
Service: 7.2
Location: 9
Room Quality: 7.6
Amenities: 8
Value for Money: 8.5
Food and Beverage: 6.5
Overall Experience: 7.3
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Alicia • family_with_children • us
9
Pros:

The room was clean and the bed wasn't uncomfortable. Great value!

2026-10-30 • via Nuitee
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Mollie • couple • us
10
Great stay
Pros:

Very clean room and thanks for being pet friendly

2026-10-22 • via Nuitee
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Haligas • extended_group • us
9
Great bargain place to stay!!
Pros:

For the price, this is a solid place to stay. Clean, kind staff, no frills comfort. I would totally recommend for anyone who just needs a nice place to sleep.

Cons:

Nothing, it met my expectations.

2026-10-20 • via Nuitee
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Cinthya • family_with_children • ec
10
Pros:

Todo

2026-10-20 • via Nuitee
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Malaki • extended_group • us
6
Pros:

I liked how the rooms were set up and they were very spacious!

Cons:

We found mold underneath the pull out couch! The staff was not the best help

2026-10-19 • via Nuitee
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Marcelo Eduardo • family_with_children • ec
8
2026-10-18 • via Nuitee
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LaBarrie • family_with_children • us
10
Pros:

Quiet, close to cedar point and a great breakfast option

Cons:

A tad bit hard to find at first

2026-10-18 • via Nuitee
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Charles • extended_group • us
10
Great stay at a fair rate.
Pros:

Was quiet at night. Nice comfortable stay all around.

2026-10-12 • via Nuitee
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Jesse • family_with_children • us
8
2026-10-12 • via Nuitee
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Sammon • couple • us
6
2026-10-09 • via Nuitee
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Lenora • couple • us
5
Need more professional people as receptionist better dressed more knowledgeable of surroundings when’s the last time you
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Location

2026-10-08 • via Nuitee
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Joseph • solo_traveller • us
7
2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
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Stacey • solo_traveller • us
9
Clean, comfortable, and close to Cedar Point!
Pros:

Staff was friendly and helpful.
Room was very clean and comfortable.
Would stay here again.

Cons:

Nothing!

2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
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Shirlene • family_with_children • us
6
Pros:

Breakfast was good. I made 4 huge waffles for myself and my guests.

2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
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Joshua • solo_traveller • us
1
Cons:

Worst experience I ever had

2026-09-09 • via Nuitee
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Juan • solo_traveller • us
9
2026-09-08 • via Nuitee
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Kamilla • couple • us
1
Pros:

I booked one king room for one day, however I couldn’t stay there more than two hours because I noticed that there was a lot of spiders just inside the room one was on bed! They didn’t want to give me a refund. I checked out right after I saw the spider on bed.

2026-09-05 • via Nuitee
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Justice • couple • us
7
2026-09-04 • via Nuitee
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Gross • solo_traveller • us
7
Great for a basic rest after riding rollercoasters
Pros:

Good place to rest your head after a day at Cedar Point for a good price.

2026-09-03 • via Nuitee
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Jesus • extended_group • us
10
2026-09-01 • via Nuitee