Castaway Bay by Cedar Point Resorts

Hotels
8.2 (1233 reviews)
2001 Cleveland Road , Sandusky , us

Free
Children allowed

Facilities

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

Pros:
Fun water activities
Kid-friendly atmosphere
Cons:
Staffing issues
Room quality issues

Categories

Cleanliness
7.7
Rooms could be cleaner, holes in chairs, cob webs & dust present in rooms.
Service
8.7
Standard service standard for a hotel of this rating.
Location
8.7
Everything was a mile away from everything, but overall acceptable.
Room Quality
7.7
Rooms were tiny; beds were uncomfortable, upgrades lacked basic amenities.
Amenities
8.2
Waterpark and arcade were fun for kids, but some areas closed due to staffing.
Value for Money
7.7
Paid a lot to stay, many things closed; fell short of expectations.
Food and Beverage
8.7
Excellent food options enjoyed by family.
Overall Experience
8.2
Great family experience despite some issues with amenities and staffing.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-07 10:42

Property Description

Indoor Water Park and Outdoor Pool
Experience the thrill of our on-site indoor water park and unwind by the outdoor pool with a sun terrace. Perfect for guests of all ages looking for fun and relaxation.

Comfortable Rooms with Modern Amenities
Each room at Castaway Bay Indoor Water Park is thoughtfully equipped with a microwave, refrigerator, and a flat-screen cable TV. The vibrant decor adds a touch of cheer to your stay.

Convenient Dining Options and Entertainment
Indulge in a quick-service breakfast, lunch, and drinks at the property. Don't miss the extensive breakfast buffet at High Tide Café. For entertainment, enjoy the games room, fitness centre, and the indoor water park. Free Wi-Fi keeps you connected throughout your stay.

Book now and make unforgettable memories at Castaway Bay Indoor Water Park!

Important information:

You must show a valid photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all special requests cannot be guaranteed and are subject to availability upon check-in. Additional charges may apply.

Guests may purchase discounted tickets for Cedar Point onsite and will receive early access to the park.

The property charges the first night of stay at the time of the booking and remaining balance is paid upon arrival.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).

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in the hotel rooms and is free of charge.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.2
Based on 1233 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.7
Service: 8.7
Location: 8.7
Room Quality: 7.7
Amenities: 8.2
Value for Money: 7.7
Food and Beverage: 8.7
Overall Experience: 8.2
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ALYSSA family_with_children us
10
2026-07-18 via Nuitee
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2210binb Family
2
Terrible Cleanliness & Closed Rides
Pros:

We booked two rooms at Castaway Bay to celebrate our child's birthday, but it was a major letdown for the price. Our rooms were completely neglected by housekeeping: the bathtub was filthy, the body wash dispenser was empty, and the refrigerator wasn't cleaned and still contained a leftover bottle from a previous guest. To make matters worse, a few of the water park rides were closed for the entire duration of our stay. We have been here before and had a good experience, but after spending so much money for a special occasion, we are highly disappointed and will not be recommending it to family or friends.

2026-07-17 via Tripadvisor
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Mari family_with_children us
3
I would never go back there again.
Pros:

Breakfast, location

Cons:

The bathroom was dirty and when I called for a room, refresh to have trash taken out and fresh towels delivered we only got towels. The Wi-Fi never seemed to work. A few of the people at check-in were nice but many were short and rude and general not just at the front desk. One particular rude person that stands out is the supervisor at the waterpark. It’s one thing to do your job and it’s another to be rude to your paying customers and leave them talking when they ask you a question. That power trip ego is a definite no and enough to never recommend the hotel to anyone else!!

2026-07-16 via Nuitee
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Stiffler solo_traveller us
8
Lovely place! Just a few minor touches needed.
Pros:

Very beautiful. Fun for kids! And somewhat relaxing for adults!

Cons:

Place could use a little cleaning and repairing.
You can tell there's not much pressure in the showers.
Vents are dirty. (Like caked on dirty.)
Windows and outdoors on the patio riddled with bugs.
Some slides and other areas are leaking and such.

2026-07-15 via Nuitee
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Diane family_with_children us
9
2026-07-14 via Nuitee
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Aurielle family_with_children us
3
Not worth price at all.
Pros:

Location. That is about it.

Cons:

Not clean. Staff was very rude and not accommodating. Asked us to reuse towels like we do at home when we asked for extra towels. Rooms were not clean- hair in bedding and on floors.

2026-07-13 via Nuitee
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Jamie family_with_children us
8
2026-07-12 via Nuitee
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AaronJames solo_traveller us
9
Pros:

Location was great!

2026-07-11 via Nuitee
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Jackie solo_traveller us
2
2026-07-09 via Nuitee
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Dennis solo_traveller de
1
Pros:

It was the most racist place I have ever been to

Cons:

We stood there 5 hours waiting on the room, wild, wild white person after white person got rooms, and once I went off, then we got the room

2026-07-08 via Nuitee
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Kenny family_with_children us
10
2026-07-08 via Nuitee
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austinfJ2295QX Family
10
Great for families with kids!
Pros:

Great if you have younger kids to teenagers. Totally family friendly. While there is access to adult beverages, it is responsibly done not to promote over drinking and partying by young adults. Great overall experience!

2026-07-06 via Tripadvisor
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LaKisha family_with_children us
6
I dont think I would come back because the waterpark wasn’t worth the value
Pros:

Staff and room and arcade were excellent

Cons:

Half of the stuff in water park was down so I felt like I didn’t get my money worth

2026-07-05 via Nuitee
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Joseph family_with_children us
10
Wonderful staff, very inviting atmosphere, very clean!
Pros:

How clean and inviting it was.

Cons:

The only thing I would say is that the toilet seat kept coming up just needed to be fastened down better.

2026-07-05 via Nuitee
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Debbie family_with_children us
7
Nice but many kids and guests out of control with little intervention. Would not stay there again.
Pros:

It was convenient to Cedar Point. Beds were comfy. Indoor water park was nice. Overall, it seemed like most of the resort was geared towards younger kids.

Cons:

Guests in the next room were rowdy, loud and sometimes screaming as late as 1-2 am. Security was called on them by the staff the first night they were there. The noise continued the next 2 nights, but not as loud. Kids were also running up and down the halls until early morning. There was no phone number in the room for the front desk and couldn't find it online, so had to physically go there to report the noise. Since this group was not listening to staff and required security intervention, I don't understand why they were not thrown out.

2026-07-03 via Nuitee
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Jason solo_traveller us
10
2026-07-02 via Nuitee
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N5771PPbobl Family
8
Great Stay
Pros:

We stayed 2 nights and the kids had a great time. My husband and I met a very friendly staff member at the waterpark on Sunday the 28th. I asked him for his name and he said it was Jay. He has the best personality and you can tell that he enjoys his job. We could have chatted with him all day but we knew he had to do his job. Praise this young man and Jay keep up the great work!

Patty & Bob L.
Chicago, Il

2026-06-30 via Tripadvisor
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Rahwa family_with_children us
6
2026-06-24 via Nuitee
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Hannah couple us
8
2026-06-23 via Nuitee
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Leah family_with_children us
7
It was fun not great! But I would come back again.
Cons:

Several slides were closed. Fresh towels in my room were not automatic. No receipt of my stay to my email at the end of my stay. Starbucks inside were not knowledgeable about Starbucks drinks and how to make. Not enough attendants for bowling or the game room. No one was there when we wanted to participate.

2026-06-22 via Nuitee