Explorer Rest & Recreation
Explorer Rest & Recreation allows 2 pets of any size for an additional fee of $30 per stay. Both dogs and cats are welcome, but exotic pets are not allowed. For same day arrivals, please call 877‑411‑3436 to confirm availability of a pet-friendly room.
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Room Types
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- Family RoomFamily Room
- 1 twin bed, 1 bunk bed
- Up to 5 people
- Pet fee additional
Room details
1 Queen Bunk Bed and 1 Twin Bed
210 sq feet
Layout - Bedroom and sitting area
Internet - Free WiFi 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)
Entertainment - 50-inch Smart TV with cable channels and streaming services
Food & Drink - Mini-fridge, microwave, and coffee/tea maker
Sleep - Tempur-Pedic bed, premium bedding, a down duvet, and bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, a hair dryer, and towels
Practical - Day bed
Comfort - Air conditioning and heating
Need to Know - No cribs (infant beds) or rollaway/extra beds available
Non-SmokingRoom Amenities
- Heating
- Non-Smoking
- Pets allowed
- Premium bedding
- Smart TV
- Coffee/tea maker
- Free WiFi
- Hypo-allergenic bedding available
- No rollaway/extra beds
- No cribs (infant beds)
- WiFi speed - 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)
- Towels provided
- Bedsheets provided
- Day bed
- Mini-fridge
- Soap
- Toilet paper
- Shower only
- Wireless internet access
- Shampoo
- Streaming services
- TV size measurement: inch
- Private bathroom
- Down comforter
- Hair dryer
- Air conditioning
- TV size: 50
- Tempur-Pedic mattress
- Separate sitting area
- Microwave
- Cable TV service
- Family CabinFamily Cabin
- 1 king bed, 2 queen beds, 1 sofa bed
- Up to 8 people
- Pet fee additional
Room details
1 King Bed, 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed
Layout - 2 bedrooms, living room, and sitting area
Internet - Free WiFi 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)
Entertainment - 50-inch Smart TV with cable channels and streaming services
Food & Drink - Mini-fridge, microwave, and coffee/tea maker
Sleep - Tempur-Pedic bed, premium bedding, a down duvet, and bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, a hair dryer, and towels
Comfort - Air conditioning and heating
Need to Know - No cribs (infant beds) or rollaway/extra beds available
Non-SmokingRoom Amenities
- Heating
- Non-Smoking
- Pets allowed
- Premium bedding
- Smart TV
- Coffee/tea maker
- Free WiFi
- Hypo-allergenic bedding available
- No rollaway/extra beds
- No cribs (infant beds)
- WiFi speed - 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)
- Towels provided
- Bedsheets provided
- Mini-fridge
- Soap
- Toilet paper
- Shower only
- Wireless internet access
- Shampoo
- Streaming services
- TV size measurement: inch
- Private bathroom
- Down comforter
- Hair dryer
- Air conditioning
- TV size: 50
- Tempur-Pedic mattress
- Separate sitting area
- Microwave
- Cable TV service
- Standard RoomStandard Room
- 1 king bed
- Up to 2 people
- Pet fee additional
Room details
1 King Bed
210 sq feet
Layout - Bedroom, living room, and sitting area
Internet - Free WiFi 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)
Entertainment - 50-inch Smart TV with cable channels and streaming services
Food & Drink - Mini-fridge, microwave, and coffee/tea maker
Sleep - Tempur-Pedic bed, premium bedding, a down duvet, and bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, a hair dryer, and towels
Comfort - Air conditioning and heating
Need to Know - No cribs (infant beds) or rollaway/extra beds available
Non-SmokingRoom Amenities
- Heating
- Non-Smoking
- Pets allowed
- Premium bedding
- Smart TV
- Coffee/tea maker
- Free WiFi
- Hypo-allergenic bedding available
- No rollaway/extra beds
- No cribs (infant beds)
- WiFi speed - 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)
- Towels provided
- Bedsheets provided
- Mini-fridge
- Soap
- Toilet paper
- Shower only
- Wireless internet access
- Shampoo
- Streaming services
- TV size measurement: inch
- Private bathroom
- Down comforter
- Hair dryer
- Air conditioning
- TV size: 50
- Tempur-Pedic mattress
- Separate sitting area
- Microwave
- Cable TV service
- Premier StudioPremier Studio
- 3 queen beds
- Up to 6 people
- Pet fee additional
Room details
The spacious studio provides air conditioning, a coffee machine and a wardrobe. The unit offers 3 beds.Room Amenities
- Internet
- Air conditioning
- Hairdryer
- Desk
- Free toiletries
- View
- Alarm clock
- Wardrobe or closet
- Coffee machine
- Walk-in shower
- Body soap
- Privacy curtain
- Carbon monoxide detector
- Executive SuiteExecutive Suite
- 1 king bed, 1 queen bed
- Up to 4 people
- Pet fee additional
Room details
1 Queen Bed and 1 King Bed
300 sq feet
Layout - 2 bedrooms and sitting area
Internet - Free WiFi 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)
Entertainment - 50-inch Smart TV with cable channels and streaming services
Food & Drink - Mini-fridge, microwave, and coffee/tea maker
Sleep - Tempur-Pedic bed, premium bedding, a down duvet, and bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, a hair dryer, and towels
Comfort - Air conditioning and heating
Accessibility - Low-height door lock
Need to Know - No cribs (infant beds) or rollaway/extra beds available
Non-SmokingRoom Amenities
- Heating
- Non-Smoking
- Pets allowed
- Premium bedding
- Smart TV
- Coffee/tea maker
- Free WiFi
- Hypo-allergenic bedding available
- No rollaway/extra beds
- No cribs (infant beds)
- WiFi speed - 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)
- Towels provided
- Bedsheets provided
- Mini-fridge
- Soap
- Lowered locks/deadbolt
- Toilet paper
- Shower only
- Wireless internet access
- Shampoo
- Streaming services
- TV size measurement: inch
- Private bathroom
- Down comforter
- Wheelchair accessible
- Hair dryer
- Air conditioning
- TV size: 50
- Tempur-Pedic mattress
- Separate sitting area
- Microwave
- Cable TV service
- Three-Bedroom SuiteThree-Bedroom Suite
- 3 bedrooms, 3 beds
- Up to 6 people
- Pet fee additional
Room details
This spacious suite is consisted of of 3 bedrooms, a kitchenette and 1 bathroom with a walk-in shower and a hairdryer. The suite's kitchenette, which features a refrigerator and a microwave, is available for cooking and storing food. This air-conditioned suite consists of a dining area, a flat-screen TV with cable channels a tea and coffee maker and heating. The unit offers 3 beds.Room Amenities
- Tea/Coffee maker
- Shower
- TV
- Air conditioning
- Hairdryer
- Kitchenette
- Refrigerator
- Microwave
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Cable channels
- Flat-screen TV
- Alarm clock
- Dining area
- Coffee machine
- Towels
- Linen
- Dining table
- Entire unit located on ground floor
- Entire unit wheelchair accessible
- Toilet with grab rails
- Roll-in shower
- Walk-in shower
- Raised toilet
- Shower chair
- Trash cans
- Shampoo
- Conditioner
- Body soap
- Smoke alarm
- Fire extinguisher
- Carbon monoxide detector
- Deluxe Queen StudioDeluxe Queen Studio
- 1 queen bed
- Up to 6 people
- Pet fee additional
Room details
Air conditioning, a coffee machine and a dining area are offered in this spacious studio.Room Amenities
- Internet
- Air conditioning
- Hairdryer
- Desk
- Free toiletries
- Microwave
- View
- Dining area
- Coffee machine
- Dining table
- Entire unit located on ground floor
- Entire unit wheelchair accessible
- Hypoallergenic pillow
- Privacy curtain
- Carbon monoxide detector
- Deluxe Queen StudioDeluxe Queen Studio
- 3 queen beds
- Up to 6 people
- Pet fee additional
Room details
Air conditioning, a coffee machine and a dining area are offered in this spacious studio.Room Amenities
- Internet
- Air conditioning
- Hairdryer
- Desk
- Free toiletries
- Microwave
- View
- Dining area
- Coffee machine
- Dining table
- Entire unit located on ground floor
- Entire unit wheelchair accessible
- Hypoallergenic pillow
- Privacy curtain
- Carbon monoxide detector
- Family Suite, Multiple BedsFamily Suite, Multiple Beds
- 1 king bed, 2 queen beds
- Up to 6 people
- Pet fee additional
Room details
2 Queen Beds and 1 King Bed
Layout - 2 bedrooms and sitting area
Internet - Free WiFi 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)
Entertainment - 50-inch Smart TV with cable channels and streaming services
Food & Drink - Mini-fridge, microwave, and coffee/tea maker
Sleep - Tempur-Pedic bed, premium bedding, a down duvet, and bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, a hair dryer, and towels
Comfort - Air conditioning and heating
Need to Know - No cribs (infant beds) or rollaway/extra beds available
Non-SmokingRoom Amenities
- Heating
- Non-Smoking
- Pets allowed
- Premium bedding
- Smart TV
- Coffee/tea maker
- Free WiFi
- Hypo-allergenic bedding available
- No rollaway/extra beds
- No cribs (infant beds)
- WiFi speed - 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)
- Towels provided
- Bedsheets provided
- Mini-fridge
- Soap
- Toilet paper
- Shower only
- Wireless internet access
- Shampoo
- Streaming services
- TV size measurement: inch
- Private bathroom
- Down comforter
- Hair dryer
- Air conditioning
- TV size: 50
- Tempur-Pedic mattress
- Separate sitting area
- Microwave
- Cable TV service
- Two-Bedroom Suite with Sofa BedTwo-Bedroom Suite with Sofa Bed
- 2 bedrooms, 4 beds
- Up to 8 people
- Pet fee additional
Room details
The spacious suite features 2 separate bedrooms and 2 bathrooms with a walk-in shower and a hairdryer. The suite provides air conditioning, a tea and coffee maker, a wardrobe, heating, as well as a flat-screen TV with cable channels. The unit offers 4 beds.Room Amenities
- Tea/Coffee maker
- Shower
- TV
- Air conditioning
- Hairdryer
- Refrigerator
- Microwave
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Cable channels
- Flat-screen TV
- Alarm clock
- Wardrobe or closet
- Additional bathroom
- Coffee machine
- Towels
- Linen
- Sofa bed
- Walk-in shower
- Trash cans
- Shampoo
- Conditioner
- Body soap
- Smoke alarm
- Fire extinguisher
- Carbon monoxide detector
- Deluxe Studio Suite, Multiple BedsDeluxe Studio Suite, Multiple Beds
- 3 queen beds
- Up to 6 people
- Pet fee additional
Room details
3 Queen Beds
400 sq feet
Layout - Bedroom and sitting area
Internet - Free WiFi 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)
Entertainment - 50-inch Smart TV with cable channels and streaming services
Food & Drink - Mini-fridge, microwave, and coffee/tea maker
Sleep - Tempur-Pedic bed, premium bedding, a down duvet, and bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, a hair dryer, and towels
Practical - Laptop workspace and wardrobe or closet
Comfort - Air conditioning and heating
Need to Know - No cribs (infant beds) or rollaway/extra beds available
Non-SmokingRoom Amenities
- Heating
- Non-Smoking
- Pets allowed
- Premium bedding
- Laptop-friendly workspace
- Smart TV
- Wardrobe or closet
- Coffee/tea maker
- Free WiFi
- Desk
- No rollaway/extra beds
- No cribs (infant beds)
- WiFi speed - 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)
- Towels provided
- Bedsheets provided
- Mini-fridge
- Soap
- Toilet paper
- Shower only
- Wireless internet access
- Shampoo
- Streaming services
- TV size measurement: inch
- Private bathroom
- Down comforter
- Hair dryer
- Air conditioning
- TV size: 50
- Tempur-Pedic mattress
- Separate sitting area
- Microwave
- Cable TV service
- Premier Studio Suite, Multiple BedsPremier Studio Suite, Multiple Beds
- 3 queen beds
- Up to 6 people
- Pet fee additional
Room details
3 Queen Beds
400 sq feet
Layout - Bedroom and sitting area
Internet - Free WiFi 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)
Entertainment - 50-inch Smart TV with cable channels and streaming services
Food & Drink - Mini-fridge, microwave, and coffee/tea maker
Sleep - Tempur-Pedic bed, premium bedding, a down duvet, and bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, a hair dryer, and towels
Practical - Laptop workspace and wardrobe or closet
Comfort - Air conditioning and heating
Need to Know - No cribs (infant beds) or rollaway/extra beds available
Non-SmokingRoom Amenities
- Heating
- Non-Smoking
- Pets allowed
- Premium bedding
- Laptop-friendly workspace
- Smart TV
- Wardrobe or closet
- Coffee/tea maker
- Free WiFi
- Desk
- No rollaway/extra beds
- No cribs (infant beds)
- WiFi speed - 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)
- Towels provided
- Bedsheets provided
- Mini-fridge
- Soap
- Toilet paper
- Shower only
- Wireless internet access
- Shampoo
- Streaming services
- TV size measurement: inch
- Private bathroom
- Down comforter
- Hair dryer
- Air conditioning
- TV size: 50
- Tempur-Pedic mattress
- Separate sitting area
- Microwave
- Cable TV service
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Description
Located in Sandusky, Explorer Rest & Recreation is within a 5-minute drive of Sports Force Parks at Cedar Point Sports Center and Osborn MetroPark. This hotel is 3 mi (4.8 km) from Jackson Street Pier and 3.3 mi (5.3 km) from Great Wolf Lodge Sandusky. Make yourself at home in one of the 25 air-conditioned rooms featuring microwaves and Smart televisions. Your bed comes with down comforters and premium bedding. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have showers and hair dryers. Make use of convenient amenities, which include complimentary wireless internet access and a television in a common area.
Amenities
- Pet Friendly
- Free WiFi
- Family Rooms
- Air Conditioning
- Heating
- Television
- Free Parking
- EV Charging Station
- Wheelchair Accessible
- Non-Smoking Property
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FAQs
What is the Explorer Rest & Recreation pet policy?
Explorer Rest & Recreation allows 2 pets of any size for an additional fee of $30 per stay. Both dogs and cats are welcome, but exotic pets are not allowed.
Are big dogs allowed at Explorer Rest & Recreation?
Yes! Explorer Rest & Recreation allows dogs of any size.
Are multiple pets allowed at Explorer Rest & Recreation?
Yes! Explorer Rest & Recreation allows 2 pets in each guest room.
Does Explorer Rest & Recreation allow cats?
Yes! Explorer Rest & Recreation welcomes cats.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Explorer Rest & Recreation?
Check-in at Explorer Rest & Recreation is 4pm – 8am. Check-out is before 11am. If you’d like to request an early or late check-in or check-out, you can make a special request when you book. Note that special requests cannot be guaranteed. Early or late check-in or check-out is only based on availability and at the discretion of the property.
Is free parking available at Explorer Rest & Recreation?
Yes! Explorer Rest & Recreation provides free parking for guests.
Does Explorer Rest & Recreation have a pool or hot tub?
No, Explorer Rest & Recreation does not have a pool or hot tub. Click here for a list of hotels in Sandusky that have pools.
Does Explorer Rest & Recreation offer a free breakfast?
No. Breakfast isn’t served at Explorer Rest & Recreation, but we do have some information on dog-friendly restaurants in Sandusky.
