Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sandusky by IHG

2.5 star property

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Exterior
Suite, 1 King Bed (Mini Fridge)
In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board
Indoor pool
Free buffet breakfast

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Gym

Explore the area

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1515 Cedar Point Drive, Sandusky, OH, 44870
  • Place, Castaway Bay Waterpark
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Pipe Creek Wildlife Area
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Goofy Golf
    ‪3 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(8 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(77 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Communications, Roll In Shower)

  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Suite, Multiple Beds

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(24 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed (Mini Fridge)

  • 37 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 2 Queen Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(10 reviews)
  • 37 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Standard Room, Multiple Beds

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Communications, Accessible Tub)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Communications)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Mobility, Accessible Tub)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Communications, Accessible Tub)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Mobility, Accessible Tub)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Communications, Accessible Tub)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Suite, 1 King Bed, Balcony

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Communications)

7.2 out of 10
Good
(7 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Suite, 1 King Bed, Microwave

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About this property

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sandusky by IHG

An indoor pool, a fitness center, and a business center are available at this smoke-free hotel. Free buffet breakfast, free WiFi in public areas, and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a meeting room, laundry facilities, and a 24-hour front desk.
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sandusky by IHG offers 73 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and complimentary newspapers. 35-inch flat-screen televisions come with digital channels. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers and hair dryers.

This Sandusky hotel provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and irons/ironing boards. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an indoor pool and a fitness center.
Our customers tell us they can't get enough of the free breakfast at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sandusky by IHG. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Sandusky Bay. Free WiFi in public areas, free self parking, and an indoor pool are available.
  • Free buffet breakfast offered
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self parking
  • Take a swim in the indoor pool
  • Amenities include free lobby newspapers, a front-desk safe, and a business center
  • Onsite recreation includes tennis courts and a gym
  • Guests have great things to say about the breakfast and the helpful staff
  • Just a 2-minute drive from Lake Erie and 7 minutes from Cedar Point
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sandusky by IHG offers its guests an indoor pool and a fitness center. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. A business center and a meeting room are available. Free breakfast is available. The business-friendly Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sandusky by IHG also features a vending machine, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and laundry facilities. Free self parking is available.

This Sandusky hotel is smoke free.

Guests are served free buffet breakfast.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast

Things to do

  • Golf
  • Gym
  • Indoor pool
  • Tennis

Family friendly

  • In-room cot
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Computer station
  • Meeting room

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 5 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free cot
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 35-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10.0 per night.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 10.0 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG)
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 5 AM to 11 PM.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sandusky by IHG Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 577 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 238 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 96 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 42 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 48 out of 1001 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Teresa

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was perfect and clean!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Hollie

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Jennifer

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Breakfast had good selection.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Dana

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was very clean! Staff was super nice. The only negative was that the shower drain did not drain well, I’m not a fan of standing in 4 in of water when I shower.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Sandy Jo

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher, Akron

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All good!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Janice

Staff was friendly, easy check in/check out. Room clean but well-worn.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Brett

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was spacious and clean. Front desk was very helpful and very polite.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Kathryn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The staff was courteous. The room was freezing when we arrived. The heat had been turned off and it was 5 degrees outside when we arrived.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

4/10 Poor

Douglas

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
The room was not particularly clean upon arrival, including a used fork on the floor and used washcloth draped over the shower curtain rod.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Leea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Debra

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jared

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great !
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jocelyn

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The amenities were good, the staff were very nice and hospitable.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Darlene

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was fantastic. And breakfast was absolutely delicious.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jacolyn, Delaware

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Penny

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Breakfast was good. Staff was helpful
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Niranjan

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean hotel with friendly staff. Free breakfast was perfect for family with small kids. Feedback- Breakfast staff could be little more friendly and welcoming but didn't bother us much
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shane

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room and dining options were dead on!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

sonya

The floor tiles in the bathroom were loose and they had spoiled milk in the refrigerator for breakfast. I was woke up out of a dead sleep around 12:45am to a bunch of drunk people yelling in the hallway. Other than that everything was fine. The staff was friendly for the most part.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

2/10 Terrible

Tammy

Travelled with family, Business traveller
We did not sleep at all, there was a party going on and people were yelling in the halls the entire night. We complained 2 times to the desk. Bed was terrible, broken springs.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vikki

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Dainelle

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Dainelle

Liked: Cleanliness
Bathroom was ok and the staff was very nice
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erick

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025