Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sandusky by IHG

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Holiday Inn Express
8.2 (718 reviews)
1515 Cedar Point Drive , Sandusky , us

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Fitness facilities
WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Fitness center
Swimming pool
24-hour front desk
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Clean and comfortable rooms
Good breakfast options
Cons:
Uncleanliness in some rooms
Service issues at front desk

Categories

Cleanliness
5.45
Multiple reviews mentioned dirty rooms and bed bugs, indicating poor cleanliness.
Service
7.45
While some service experiences were positive, one review highlighted a major issue with front desk service.
Location
8.95
Location is convenient for Cedar Point and well-received by guests.
Room Quality
8.45
Rooms were generally clean and comfortable, but some specific complaints were noted.
Amenities
8.95
Good amenities like breakfast and clean facilities were appreciated.
Value for Money
8.95
Guests felt the stay was worth the price, especially with the amenities offered.
Food and Beverage
8.95
Breakfast and snacks in the lobby received positive feedback.
Overall Experience
8.45
Overall experience is considered decent despite some significant issues.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-10 20:02

Property Description

Convenient Location
Located in Sandusky, Ohio, just 3.9 km from Cedar Point Amusement Park, Holiday Inn Express & Suites offers easy access to popular attractions.

Comfortable Accommodations
Each air-conditioned room features a flat-screen TV, cable channels, and a cozy seating area. Enjoy the convenience of a coffee machine in your room for a relaxing stay.

Great Amenities
Start your day with a complimentary buffet breakfast and stay connected with free WiFi throughout the hotel. The 24-hour front desk ensures assistance whenever you need it.

Experience the best of Sandusky with Holiday Inn Express & Suites. Book now for a memorable stay!

Important information:

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

Property Policies

  • Parking

    Free public parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 17 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.

  • Groups

    When booking more than 6 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

Location

Property Accessibility

Total Disability Score: 35.71
Public Area
  • Ramp: No
  • Entrance Door Width: 82
  • Entrance Leveled: Yes
  • Pet Friendly: No
Reception And Restaurant
  • Reception Hearing Accessible: No
  • Reception Wheelchair Accessible: No
  • Restaurant Wheelchair Accessible: No
Elevator
  • Elevator Audio Signals: No
  • Elevator Braille Numbers: Yes
  • Elevator Contrasting Buttons: No
  • Elevator Visual Signs: No
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Guest Reviews

8.2
Based on 718 reviews
Cleanliness: 5.45
Service: 7.45
Location: 8.95
Room Quality: 8.45
Amenities: 8.95
Value for Money: 8.95
Food and Beverage: 8.95
Overall Experience: 8.45
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Kimberly • family_with_children • us
10
2026-06-25 • via Nuitee
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sameras • Family
8
Cedar Point fun and convenience
Pros:

We truly enjoyed our stay at this hotel. It wasn’t brand new, but it was clean and seemed renovated. It is only a couple of miles from Cedar Point so it definitely meets the “location, location, location” requirement. More importantly, the staff were amazing especially Mrs. Shirley and her team. Breakfast was good and ran smoothly. She welcomed us as if we were long lost family. We wouldn’t hesitate to return. If you are visiting Cedar Point or will be in the area, don’t hesitate to book this one.

2026-06-24 • via Tripadvisor
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EVELYN • family_with_children • us
9
Will book again
Pros:

Nice great timing from the sports arena and park

Cons:

Clean

2026-06-24 • via Nuitee
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Sherri • solo_traveller • us
10
Exceeded expectations
Pros:

The staff were all amazing and the breakfast was really good. We loved the 1 hr free bowling even after a day spent at Ceedar Point. I will definitely be back. We arrived earlier than our check in time and they already had the room ready so they let us in early which was great.

Cons:

There's not much we didn't like except we didn't go swimming because the pool was cloudy but I know that happens when there are a lot people swimming do maybe next time.

2026-06-23 • via Nuitee
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Damian • solo_traveller • us
10
2026-06-21 • via Nuitee
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Brandon • family_with_children • us
5
It was ok. Not the cleanest Holiday Inn I’ve stayed in
Pros:

How close it was to cedar point, free bowling breakfast

Cons:

The people next to us had a birthday party they were extremely loud and had to call at 12:30 AM. Could not sleep

2026-06-19 • via Nuitee
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John • family_with_children • us
10
2026-06-15 • via Nuitee
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Tina • couple • us
7
Pros:

It was ok.

Cons:

More selection

2026-06-08 • via Nuitee
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Johnnie • solo_traveller • us
10
2026-06-08 • via Nuitee
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DavidD_from_WashDC • Solo travel • Washington DC, District of Columbia
2
They limit rewards points bookings, so very difficult to use points here.
Pros:

The IHG Rewards program is terrible, because they don't treat points as good as cash or credit card payments. They have quotas on how many rooms are available for reward points bookings, and on weekends and other times, they completely disallow points usage. Any hotel with rewards programs, should treat points as good as cash. Otherwise, all consumers know it is not a good points program.

2026-06-03 • via Tripadvisor
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Yesenia • family_with_children • us
9
Pros:

Breakfast could be better. Specifically the Orange Juice.
One exterior door was propped open. Allowing anyone off the street to just stroll in. Could be a safety concern.

Cons:

Ran out of toilet paper. No big deal but there was just one roll in the room at arrival.

2026-06-02 • via Nuitee
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Randolph • couple • us
9
Great facility reasonable price
Pros:

Great selection

2026-06-02 • via Nuitee
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Seth • extended_group • us
8
Clean and comfortable and convenient, especially for a last minute booking
Pros:

I like that it was closed to the bike week Riley location. I like that it was kind of tucked away from downtown and all the other motorcycles main Street

Cons:

The only thing I didn't like was the bed was slightly uncomfortable. Just had the air conditioner at 62 but felt like it was running at 68-70. Stayed at room 315 and the cabinet door that eyes to the fridge kept popping open and was very hard to open and close

2026-06-01 • via Nuitee
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Owen • solo_traveller • us
10
Good place to stay for an anime convention
Pros:

Perfect staff just like last year I was here for an anime convention and they are professional as always making my stay very comfortable and the breakfast was always fresh keep up the good work!

2026-05-31 • via Nuitee
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Angel • solo_traveller • us
10
Pros:

The location is directly outside of cedar point, which was our destination. The breakfast was plentiful and has a great variety. The staff was friendly, knowledgeable and acted quickly to unpleasant guest.

Cons:

The site said that we would receive free bowling but when we asked, they said that promotion was from last summer and no longer applied.

2026-05-30 • via Nuitee
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Julie • couple • us
10
Great place!
Pros:

The lady doing breakfast was amazing! So many options available! Room was spacious, clean and cozy!

Cons:

The fire alarm going off in the morning was a fright, just overcooked bacon!

2026-05-28 • via Nuitee
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Brenda • couple • us
9
For a spur of the moment stay definitely would stay again just in a different room.
Pros:

Breakfast was excellent.

Cons:

Need new mattresses especially in the room we stayed in.

2026-05-16 • via Nuitee
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Michael • family_with_children • us
7
2026-05-11 • via Nuitee
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Akhter • extended_group • ca
8
2026-05-08 • via Nuitee
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FOWLER • solo_traveller • us
10
Cons:

Breakfast was low quality.
No hot tub

2026-04-30 • via Nuitee