Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sandusky by IHG

Hotels
Holiday Inn Express
8.2 (743 reviews)
1515 Cedar Point Drive , Sandusky , us

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

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 743 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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Philip couple us
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2026-08-14 via Nuitee
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Moore solo_traveller us
10
2026-08-12 via Nuitee
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Melissa solo_traveller us
9
2026-08-10 via Nuitee
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Angela family_with_children us
10
2026-08-10 via Nuitee
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Christopher family_with_children us
5
It suited our needs for what we were doing.
Pros:

The breakfast was good, good coffee as well

Cons:

Our room was tired and in need of some improvements. The carpet felt crusty under my feet like it needed to be replaced, missing paint on the walls, broken door on the entertainment center to cover the refrigerator, and the refrigerator itself was leaking and gross on the inside. No body wash or shampoo in the bathroom, had to go ask for those items.

2026-08-10 via Nuitee
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Stephen family_with_children us
10
A clean, comfortable hotel with a great location, friendly staff, and a good complimentary breakfast, though the rooms c
Pros:

We had a great stay and would definitely stay here again. The location was excellent, especially if you’re visiting Cedar Point. It was close to everything we needed and made getting to and from the park quick and easy.

The complimentary breakfast was a nice bonus with a good selection of items. The lady working the breakfast area was especially kind, welcoming, and helpful. She really went out of her way to make sure everyone had what they needed, and it made a great start to the day.

Everyone on the staff we interacted with was friendly and courteous, which made us feel welcome throughout our stay.

If you’re planning a trip to Cedar Point and just need a clean, comfortable place to stay, I’d definitely recommend this hotel.

Cons:

Overall, we had a very enjoyable stay. If I had to suggest one area for improvement, it would be the guest rooms. While everything was clean and well-maintained, the rooms could benefit from some updates. New carpeting, a fresh coat of paint, and a few modern touches would go a long way in making the rooms feel more up to date. Nothing major just a little TLC to match the excellent staff and great location.

2026-08-03 via Nuitee
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CARRIE family_with_children us
8
2026-08-03 via Nuitee
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Jessica solo_traveller us
10
2026-07-25 via Nuitee
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Barbara family_with_children us
5
I feel the price for 2 rooms for one night was too high.
Pros:

Breakfast was good

Cons:

Sofa bed very uncomfortable
Shower awful. Water pressure terrible. No fan in bathroom
You need new hair dryers.
Should update rooms
There was a dead bird in parking lot. I let staff know. It was never removed. I had children with me.

2026-07-22 via Nuitee
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Engeltina Durham family_with_children us
10
Awesome, free passes for bowling which was next door, loved it:)
Pros:

The free passes for bowling and the free breakfast:) Great idea, bowling was next door and what a great idea!!!

Cons:

It was raining when we left, we parked in back...maybe an awning where my husband could have pulled up and we could have loaded up at the back door.

2026-07-20 via Nuitee
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Lana family_with_children us
4
Overall the stay was pleasant. Disappointed in the cleanliness of the room.
Pros:

Very close to Cedar point.
Staff and housekeeping are friendly
Breakfast was great.

Cons:

Room was not thoroughly clean. Walls dirty, scratches on furniture. Broken floor tile.

2026-07-19 via Nuitee
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Sherry solo_traveller us
10
Great stay for a great vacay!
Pros:

I am an IHG member so we received a couple of nice perks. We were given one hour of free bowling and they offered an ice cream social each evening. The ice cream novelties weren't really my type of choices ( bomb pop, sherbet and couple others like these) it is still a nice offer. If I had my choice it would include ice cream sandwiches, hint,hint. Everything was clean. Housekeeping came each day to trade out towels and empty the trash. Everyone we dealt with from tge front desk, breakfast crew and tge restaurant and bowling alley were all very nice and helpful.
Breakfast had great choices of turkey or pork sausage, biscuits, gravy, pancakes, cereals, eggs, yogurt, and breads and pastries. Good start for a good day.
Also, loved it was just down the road from the Cedar Point Parks and beach!
Will definitely go back!!!

Cons:

If you come into the parking lot late evening, it can be very hard to find a parking spot

2026-07-17 via Nuitee
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Cheyenne couple us
10
I would 100% come back it wa clean and the staff was amazing plus the free upgrade was great
Pros:

Got a free upgrade to a suite due to the fact I recently turned 21

Cons:

Trash cans in room are to small

2026-07-16 via Nuitee
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Michael family_with_children us
7
It was OK
Cons:

There was no coffee maker in our room. We had a fridge and microwave but no coffee maker

2026-07-15 via Nuitee
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Frye family_with_children us
10
Had a great and comfortable stay!
Pros:

Great location and it was clean and neat and the room was comfortable and clean!

Cons:

Nothing

2026-07-14 via Nuitee
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Jeri family_with_children us
10
2026-07-13 via Nuitee
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Ron solo_traveller us
9
2026-07-12 via Nuitee
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Lyle solo_traveller us
8
2026-07-10 via Nuitee
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Judy family_with_children us
7
Love staying here for the breakfast and convenience of location!
Pros:

It’s convenient to get to cedar point and we live the breakfast. Especially the pancakes machines.

Cons:

The beds weren’t comfortable and the bathrooms could have used some more cleaning.

2026-07-08 via Nuitee
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Heather couple us
9
2026-07-07 via Nuitee