Avalon Inn

Hotels
Independent
6.8 (152 reviews)
1530 Cleveland Rd W, Sandusky, Ohio, 44870 , Sandusky , US

Facilities

Fireplace in lobby
24-hour front desk
Outdoor pool - seasonal
Fireplace in lobby
Smoke-free property
Wheelchair accessible parking
Free self parking
Coin laundry on site
Wheelchair-accessible van parking
Accessible shuttle
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Affordable pricing
Cons:
Dirty rooms
Poor maintenance
Misleading advertising

Categories

Cleanliness
4.78
Numerous reports of dirty rooms and unpleasant conditions.
Service
8.25
Staff was friendly, despite some issues with service.
Location
6.79
Location appears rundown, contributing to a poor first impression.
Room Quality
5.74
Rooms need significant repairs, though some were clean.
Amenities
6.27
Limited amenities and many out of order, expectations should be low.
Value for Money
7.73
Fairly priced for what you get, but not without issues.
Food and Beverage
7.58
No comments provided, assumes average based on hotel tier.
Overall Experience
7.25
Overall disappointment with various aspects of the stay.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-10 20:02

Property Description

Discover the perfect getaway at Avalon Inn in Sandusky, where comfort meets convenience just minutes away from Lake Erie.

Recreation Opportunities
Dive into relaxation with our seasonal outdoor pool or unwind by the cozy fireplace in our welcoming lobby – perfect for weekends with family or friends.

Exceptional Amenities
Enjoy 24-hour front desk service and laundry facilities to make your stay hassle-free. Free self-parking ensures easy access to your vehicle whenever you need it.

Comfortable Accommodations
Choose from our 103 well-appointed guestrooms, complete with complimentary Wi-Fi and convenient bathroom amenities, making you feel right at home during your stay.

Make your reservation today and experience the incredible offerings of Avalon Inn in Sandusky for yourself!

Important information:

  • The seasonal pool will be open from June to August.

Check-in and check-out hours:

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Pets not allowed

  • Accessibility

    No elevators

  • General

    Professional property host/manager

Location

Guest Reviews

6.8
Based on 152 reviews
Cleanliness: 4.78
Service: 8.25
Location: 6.79
Room Quality: 5.74
Amenities: 6.27
Value for Money: 7.73
Food and Beverage: 7.58
Overall Experience: 7.25
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Roland
8
Pros:

Rooms was clean just needed a fridge and microwave

2025-10-12 via Nuitee
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Taylor family
4
Pros:

I like that it was affordable and the staff was very friendly and easy to work with. The parking was very easy. The location was perfect for shopping and close to cedar point. The only thing I think could use fixing would be the cleanliness, it's a little outdated but other than that it's an okay hotel.

2025-10-12 via Nuitee
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Jacob
8
Pros:

The roon was clean for the most part. We cpuldnt open the door to the bathroom all the way becauze it hit the toilet. Also, the door locking mechanism was broke and the door had to be forced open and shut. Otherwise amazing!

2025-10-12 via Nuitee
J
Jeff
8
Pros:

Okay

2025-10-11 via Nuitee
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Jeanette
8
Pros:

This is our go to hotel when we stay in Sandusky. Overall we enjoy staying here but this past time we had problems with all of the smokers around the building both by the entrances and then outside of our ‘nonsmoking’ room. Every time we go there is always someone sitting under the Porte-cochère smoking and you have to walk through their second hand smoke to get to the office. Then we were relaxing in our room and all of the sudden we hear someone outside of our room hacking up a lung and our room filled up with cigarette smoke. My husband is asthmatic, and he could barely even breathe. By the time we went out to say something they were gone, so I moved to the cigarette ashtray down the way. And we opened up the door to air it out. About 20 minutes later it was a different guy out there smoking in our room began to fill with smoke again. We went out and asked him to move down and he did. Then this morning we went out again and there was a different guy out smoking. We checked out and walked outside, and the area out under the Porte-cochère and again it was filled with smoke.
Please, please, please create a smoking area away from the building and encourage your guests to comply.

2025-10-09 via Nuitee
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Michelle
10
Pros:

The hotel and rooms are definitely outdated, and yet a blast from the past, however for the price and size of our room, can’t beat it! Great service too!

2025-10-05 via Nuitee
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Richard family
10
Pros:

Close to cedar point. Friendly staff. It’s not a five star hotel but it’s fine for the price.

2025-10-02 via Nuitee
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Jennifer family
10
Pros:

Nice stay on a budget

2025-09-29 via Nuitee
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Ashley partner
10
Pros:

Will be back

2025-09-28 via Nuitee
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Kathy family_with_children
2
Pros:

The parking didn't look safe and everything was dirty and not clean especially the beds all around was scared to even sleep on them. The showers and toilets were dirty was scared to use that. The pictures are very deceiving. Nothing worked either. The door locks were crooked and looked like those house locks that you enter a code on. It was hot and humid. Spiders everywhere.

2025-09-28 via Nuitee
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Mikhail family
10
Pros:

Renovation in progress, friendly staff, short drive to Cedar Point Sports Center avoiding railroad crossing. There was no fridge in the room, but staff brought one for us. Kids enjoyed large outdoor pool.

2025-09-24 via Nuitee
A
Amber
10
Pros:

Thank you

2025-09-23 via Nuitee
M
Michelle
8
Pros:

We booked a room at the very last minute and it was well worth the $80. Yes it’s an old hotel but it was clean, service was friendly and we were happy with our stay.

2025-09-23 via Nuitee
S
Stacey
6
Pros:

There

2025-09-22 via Nuitee
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Katelyn partner
10
Pros:

Very nice and clean. A little outdated but super nice

2025-09-21 via Nuitee
C
Candice
10
Pros:

I like it here staff is friendly and accommodating room is quiet and comfortable checkin was fast and easy

2025-09-20 via Nuitee
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Bryan
4
Pros:

This property was pieced together with broken things. I asked the very nice clerk and they said not to worry about it that they knew the towel rack and hairdryer were ripped out of the wall. Will not stay here again

2025-09-15 via Nuitee
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JOSEPH friends
10
Pros:

The manager at the desk was friendly and helpful. For the price it was really good, especially with the Keycash. It was clean enough and everything worked ok. Would probably stay there again.

2025-09-14 via Nuitee
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Shaun
8
Pros:

Budget friendly, very nice staff, clean rooms

2025-09-12 via Nuitee
M
Matthew family
8
Pros:

It is not updated, but for the price and location you can't complain. It is satisfactory and sufficient if you are looking for a place to sleep between Cedar Point days.

2025-09-09 via Nuitee