Cedar Point's Express Hotel

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8 (1181 reviews)
1201 Cedar Point Drive , Sandusky , us

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
Lift / Elevator
Luggage storage
Safety deposit box
Facilities for disabled guests
Non-smoking throughout
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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.

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 1181 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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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
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Shelby • couple • us
8
Great budget hotel!
Pros:

Great budget hotel! Clean, safe, and friendly staff. And can’t beat early entry to the park!

Cons:

My only complaint is you can hear everything in the hallway and outside the window. Someone was outside shouting very late at night which was disruptive. But this is no fault of the employees. I would still undoubtedly stay here again

2026-05-12 • via Nuitee
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Shonette • solo_traveller • us
10
2026-05-11 • via Nuitee
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Christopher • extended_group • us
10
2026-05-10 • via Nuitee
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Taylor • family_with_children • us
5
Pros:

The close proximity to the amusement park. The outdoor pool open late.

Cons:

First night we didn’t have hot water. We checked out and had to re check in to a different room for the week. The 2nd room we stayed in 1 night and the next morning woke up to ants crawling all over our bed, table and infants diapers. The splash pad was broken most of the time so our toddler couldn’t even play in it.

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Justin • extended_group • us
1
Highly recommend replacing some staff making some renovations and compensating your guest.
Pros:

Absolutely nothing and it started with the check-in. The receptionist was very unwelcoming, she displayed obvious annoyance while searching for my reservation, it was a very unpleasant experience.

Cons:

Unfortunately the check-in was awful. The room could not get any worse however, my friend and I were very displeased. Booking this hotel online was quite deceiving. The room was a joke, zero star or perhaps -5 start if applicable. Reminded me of a AA motel, the beds certainly need to be replaced, unless you enjoy feeling a box spring mattress in your back, the diner table and chairs were an absolute shock. For the amount that I paid, this is a disgrace, and I definitely would never recommend this to anyone of my friends or family, I was basically robbed. What a disgrace.

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Stacy • family_with_children • us
9
Cons:

Breakfast not included

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Holly • family_with_children • us
5
Not the best
Pros:

Close to park

Cons:

Overall service, room wasn't cleaned and when we requested towels and tp , nobody came. We had to go to front desk for them.

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Troy • family_with_children • us
8
Good family trip. Would book again
Pros:

Easy acess to cedar point. Friendly staff

Cons:

Used zyn puches on bottom of lamp in room. Never was cleaned by room service after 2 nights

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Genet • family_with_children • us
10
It’s the best and the right choice for my family to be there
Pros:

All of it. I think it’s better if the hotel has breakfast

Cons:

Customers service, bedroom and swimming pools

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Andrea • family_with_children • us
10
Relaxing
2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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John • family_with_children • us
1
2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Joseph • family_with_children • us
9
2026-01-19 • via Nuitee