South Shore Inn

2.0 star property

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Deluxe Double Room, 2 Queen Beds, Refrigerator & Microwave | Bathroom sink
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Free continental breakfast on weekends
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Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

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2047 Cleveland Rd, Sandusky, OH, 44870
  • Place, Castaway Bay Waterpark
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Sports Force Parks at Cedar Point Sports Center
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Ghostly Manor Thrill Center
    ‪3 min drive‬

Room options

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Refrigerator & Microwave

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(37 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Family Suite, Refrigerator & Microwave, Poolside

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(11 reviews)
  • 56 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 Single Murphy Bed

Deluxe Double Room, 2 Queen Beds, Refrigerator & Microwave

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(119 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About this property

South Shore Inn

Hotel with free breakfast, near Lake Erie
A hot tub, a microwave in a common area, and a seasonal outdoor pool are available at this smoke-free hotel. Free weekend breakfast, free WiFi in public areas, and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include laundry facilities, express check-out, and a garden.
South Shore Inn offers 76 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and microwaves. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Cable television is provided. Housekeeping is provided daily.

A seasonal outdoor pool and a hot tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a waterslide.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

The free breakfast at South Shore Inn gets good marks from our customers. During your stay, you'll be within walking distance of Lake Erie. You'll find features like free WiFi in public areas and free self parking, plus a hot tub.
  • Free continental breakfast served on weekends
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self parking
  • Splash around at the waterslide or swim in the seasonal outdoor pool
  • Amenities include laundry facilities, a terrace, and a vending machine
  • Onsite recreation includes a playground
  • Guests have great things to say about the pool and the helpful staff
  • Just a 3-minute drive from Sports Force Parks at Cedar Point Sports Center and a few minutes from Lake Erie
South Shore Inn offers its guests a seasonal outdoor pool, a waterslide, and a hot tub. Public spaces have free WiFi. Free breakfast is served on weekends. A terrace, barbecue grills, and a vending machine are also featured at the business-friendly South Shore Inn. Free self parking is available.

This Sandusky hotel is smoke free.

Guests are served free continental breakfast on weekends from 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available on weekends 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM

Things to do

  • Hot tub
  • Playground
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas
  • Waterslide

Family friendly

  • Fenced pool
  • In-room cot
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground
  • Pool gate
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Waterslide

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Shared microwave
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 2 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1992
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free cot

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 42-inch TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Iron/ironing board
  • LED lighting
  • Reusable coffee/tea filters

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: USD 25
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after midnight please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Guests arriving outside of regular check-in hours must contact the property for assistance.

Renovations and closures

This property is closed from December 15 2025 to January 20 2026 (dates subject to change).
The property will be renovating from December 15 2025 to January 20 2026 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:
  • Exterior
  • Front desk
  • Hallway
  • Laundry facilities
  • Lobby
  • Parking area
  • Hot tub
  • Swimming pool
During renovations, the hotel will make every effort to minimize noise and disturbance.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • 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.

  • Early check-in fee: USD 25 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards and debit 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
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
The front desk at this property is open daily from 8:00 AM - 11:00 PM.
Guests arriving after midnight must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. 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

  • The seasonal pool will open May 24 and close September 08.
  • Pool access available from 9 AM to 11:00 PM.

Property is also known as

South Shore Inn
South Shore Inn Sandusky
South Shore Sandusky
South Shore Inn Sandusky, Ohio
South Shore Hotel Sandusky
South Shore Inn Hotel
South Shore Inn Sandusky
South Shore Inn Hotel Sandusky

South Shore Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 622 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 266 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 69 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 25 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 18 out of 1000 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Duane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice location easy check in
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diana

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

TAEHEE

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

SPRINA, North Tonawanda

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A great place to stay. Will book again
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Ruby Christine

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Close to cedar point
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cory

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Best budget hotel

Favorite place to stay in Sandusky, always super clean, quiet, and affordable.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wallace

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kailee

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Gillian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laine

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Holly

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great hotel, great location

Room was clean, staff was friendly, breakfast was good (but limited), close to cedar point which was our intention, gave us water when checking in which was super nice. Overall would stay again
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

My go-to hotel for Cedar Point

I almost always go here for Cedar Point. The hotel is well run. It is clean, in good repair, bug free in the rooms, has a nice pool & hot tub. Breakfast is decent.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Derek

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Troy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Old school charm. Attentive staff. Close to park.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Sandusky gem!

My family and I have stayed at Southshore about 6x now. The hotel is always clean, the staff is super friendly and they have a great free breakfast!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Mike

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Carson

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cory

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

This is my go to hotel for Cedar Point

I always stay hear. It is close to Cedar Point. The price is decent. I love the outdoor hot tub. Breakfast is good as well. The rooms have what you need, are clean, and in good shape.I have never had a problem here and I recommend checking this place out for Cedar Point.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christina

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I read the reviews before staying at the facility and thought to myself, no way can all these people say the exact same thing. Yes… Yes they can when it’s try. Staff were extremely nice, rooms were clean.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

towanda

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Room was clean and of smells. Check was a breeze and clerk friendly. Parking wasn't an issue. Hotel 10 minutes from cedar point. Pool nice and clean. Will book again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carrie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very helpful and no complaints whatsoever, breakfast was very good and had lots to choose from!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025