Cedar Point's Express Hotel

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8 (1196 reviews)
1201 Cedar Point Drive , Sandusky , us

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

ATM/banking
Shopping on site
Front desk (limited hours)
Free wired internet
Access to nearby outdoor pool
Pool sun loungers
Offsite parking discounted rates available
Internet access
Housekeeping on request
Private picnics
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Location
Staff friendliness
Room comfort
Cons:
Cleanliness issues
Limited amenities
Lack of breakfast options

Categories

Cleanliness
7.58
Multiple mentions of rooms not being the cleanest, and issues like having to clean headboards before using beds.
Service
8.55
Overall positive feedback about staff being nice and helpful despite some mentions of rudeness.
Location
9.09
Proximity to Cedar Point is frequently praised, making it a major advantage.
Room Quality
8.04
Rooms were noted as comfortable and decent size; however, some rooms had issues like loose plugs.
Amenities
7.57
Limited amenities mentioned; guests expressed desire for more offerings, like breakfast.
Value for Money
8.03
Price point is decent; some guests expected more for the price.
Food and Beverage
7.08
Presence of grab-and-go breakfast options, but no full breakfast service which disappointed some guests.
Overall Experience
8.05
Most guests had positive stays, with some expressing intent to return despite minor issues.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-10 19:58

Property Description

Proximity to Cedar Point: Enjoy the convenience of being less than 2 miles away from Cedar Point amusement park and Cedar Point Shores Waterpark. This is the closest hotel in Sandusky to Cedar Point.

Amenities: Relax in our outdoor swimming pool or connect with free WiFi access. Each room includes cable TV, a coffee maker, and an en suite bathroom with free toiletries.

Special Offers: Benefit from discounted park tickets to Cedar Point and one hour early entry to the park. Don't miss the outdoor sprayground for added fun.

Book now to experience the best of Cedar Point at Cedar Point's Express Hotel.

Important information:

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).

  • Internet

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

  • 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.

Location

Guest Reviews

8
Based on 1196 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.58
Service: 8.55
Location: 9.09
Room Quality: 8.04
Amenities: 7.57
Value for Money: 8.03
Food and Beverage: 7.08
Overall Experience: 8.05
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crystal • solo_traveller • us
9
Pros:

The pool is perfect for little kids. There is a splash pad too. It is also open until 11 which was great for us! We loved getting early access to Cedar Point.

Cons:

The showers were a little dated, but clean.

2026-06-13 • via Nuitee
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William • solo_traveller • us
7
Good AC, thin blankets
Pros:

Good AC. Close location to the park

Cons:

The sheets and blankets were so thin

2026-06-13 • via Nuitee
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Carla • solo_traveller • us
9
2026-06-12 • via Nuitee
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Oliver • couple • gb
9
Would stay again, worth the money
Pros:

It was easy distance to Cedar point
Room was clean and tidy even though it’s a basic hotel,
Staff were friendly.
Close to amenities such as a pizza place and a McDonald’s and stores

Cons:

Nothing

2026-06-12 • via Nuitee
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Macik • solo_traveller • us
9
2026-06-10 • via Nuitee
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Michelle • solo_traveller • us
10
Pros:

Beautiful place

Cons:

Asked for more creamer and never got it

2026-06-08 • via Nuitee
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Caylee • extended_group • us
3
Pros:

Cleanliness and location

Cons:

Pool staff was rude to guest stating “hey asshole get out of the pool.” This was during normal hours with no signage stating the pool was unexpectedly closed.

2026-06-08 • via Nuitee
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Cole • couple • us
9
Very nice
Pros:

Very close to cedar point

Cons:

Pools were closed

2026-06-07 • via Nuitee
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Jones • solo_traveller • us
5
Pros:

Convenient to the Cedar Point theme park.

Cons:

Teens and pre teens running up and down the hallway outside our room being very loud and the staff did nothing about it.

2026-06-04 • via Nuitee
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Liliana • couple • us
7
Good location for a day at Cedar Point.
Pros:

How close it was to the park.

Cons:

Bed sheet could be thicker. I’m cold nature and even at 70 degrees I was still cold.

2026-05-31 • via Nuitee
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DaveFleck • Family • Toronto, Ontario
10
Exceeded Expectations — Excellent Value, Service & Location Near Cedar Point
Pros:

We had an excellent stay and this hotel truly exceeded our expectations.

The service was outstanding — friendly, professional, quick, and welcoming from check-in to check-out. The staff made us feel appreciated throughout our stay.

This hotel offers excellent value. I would say 95% of guests would find this hotel fantastic, while only those looking for a more luxury-style experience may want something higher-end.

The location is excellent — only a 2-minute drive to Cedar Point and close to many great restaurants ranging from quick and affordable options to nicer dining experiences. The area felt very safe, quiet, and convenient to everything we needed.

The rooms were very clean and well maintained, with comfortable beds and ice-cold air conditioning that ran quietly. Rooms included a TV, coffee maker, microwave, and mini fridge. Room sizes were average but very functional and comfortable.

Additional highlights included:

* Free parking
* Fast and reliable free Wi-Fi
* Early Entry access to Cedar Point during your stay
* Quiet hotel and quiet surrounding area
* Safe property and neighborhood
* Well-maintained facilities
* On-site laundry
* Seasonal outdoor pool

The only things not included were breakfast and an on-site restaurant, but with so many nearby dining options, this was not an issue for us.

We would absolutely recommend this hotel and will definitely stay here again.

2026-05-27 • via Tripadvisor
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W137LVmichelled • Business
2
Pest Control Needed
Pros:

I wish I could give 0 stars. I have attached pictures but wish I could upload the video of the ants in my bed when I pulled back the sheets. The room was very dirty and dusty upon arrival but I was so tired after arriving late that I went straight to bed. I woke up the next morning to turn off the alarm on my phone and there were ants on the night stand and pulled back the covers to find ants under the sheets. I brought this to the attention of the front desk’s and they only offered to give me a 30% discount and were very unapologetic or empathetic about the whole situation. I will never be back!

2026-05-26 • via Tripadvisor
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Justin • family_with_children • us
9
I would stay here again
Pros:

Clean rooms

Cons:

Everything was good

2026-05-25 • via Nuitee
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Justin • family_with_children • us
9
No issues
Pros:

Was clean and no issues

Cons:

Better blankets

2026-05-25 • via Nuitee
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Michelle • couple • us
8
Great location and better than expected
Pros:

Great location for Cedar Point.

Cons:

Bathroom needs towel hooks above toilet.

2026-05-17 • via Nuitee
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Ferris • solo_traveller • us
10
Clean, good proximity to parks and outside restaurants. Quiet, nice staff.
Pros:

Nice location, center to a lot of restaurants and stores nearby. Rooms were clean and modern. Staff was welcoming. No line for check in, quiet the entire night no loud hallway traffic and the walls were not super thin like other hotels

Cons:

All was good

2026-05-16 • via Nuitee
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Anthony • solo_traveller • us
9
2026-05-15 • via Nuitee
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Emily • family_with_children • us
9
2026-05-14 • via Nuitee
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Kelli • family_with_children • us
5
See above; large hotel but very outdated, old and not kept up with. My room had a bad odor.
Pros:

Plenty of parking is about the only thing that I liked

Cons:

It was old/outdated
My room stunk
Staff was mediocre; looked at my driver's license and said oh... your from wv (i wasnt sure how to take that)

2026-05-14 • via Nuitee
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K7528GMrobertr • Solo travel
10
Decent room
Pros:

Previous reviews are accurate. There’s nothing special about this hotel. But my review is based off 3 things. Location, quiet, cleanliness. All three of those boxes were checked, so I have no reason not to give this hotel. 5 starts. My visit was in May in the middle of the week during a weekday so there’s no reason why my room shouldn’t be clean with minimum people occupying space. I have better experience at the room than I did in the park.
Good luck

2026-05-13 • via Tripadvisor