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Anchor Bay Inn and Suites

2.0 star property
Enjoy the free WiFi at this Sandusky motel

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Premium Suite, 1 Bedroom
Premium Suite, 1 Bedroom | Terrace/patio
Premium Suite, 1 Bedroom | Private kitchen
Luxury Suite | Living area
Deluxe Suite | Living area

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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4401 Venice Rd., Sandusky, OH, 44870
  • Place, Jackson Street Pier
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Castaway Bay Waterpark
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Place, Cedar Point
    ‪17 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Single Room

Standard Single Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(17 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Suite, 1 Bedroom | Living area

Standard Suite, 1 Bedroom

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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Premium Suite, 1 Bedroom

Premium Suite, 1 Bedroom

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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Deluxe Suite

Deluxe Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Large Twin Sofa Bed

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Deluxe Suite

Deluxe Suite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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Premium Suite

Premium Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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Luxury Suite

Luxury Suite

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Executive Suite

Executive Suite

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Double Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

About the area

Sandusky

In Sandusky .Within a 5-minute walk of the motel, you'll find Lake Erie and Sandusky Bay. Also, Central Park is within 3 miles (5 km) and Merry-Go-Round Museum is within 6 miles (10 km).
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What's nearby

  • Jackson Street Pier - 8 min drive - 6.2 km
  • Castaway Bay Waterpark - 12 min drive - 8.9 km
  • Great Wolf Lodge Sandusky - 12 min drive - 10.0 km
  • Sports Force Parks at Cedar Point Sports Center - 14 min drive - 11.1 km
  • Cedar Point - 17 min drive - 12.4 km

Getting around

  • Sandusky Station - 6 min drive
  • Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE) - 61 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Sol Taquerias - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Toft's Ice Cream Parlor - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬6 min drive

About this property

Anchor Bay Inn and Suites

Enjoy the free WiFi at this Sandusky motel
As a guest of Anchor Bay Inn and Suites, you'll find express check-in and express check-out. The front desk is open around the clock. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Sandusky motel.

  • 16 guestrooms or units
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Smoking in designated areas
Anchor Bay Inn and Suites offers 16 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature hair dryers and complimentary toiletries. These individually furnished accommodations include desks. Memory foam beds feature premium bedding. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)). Microwaves and coffee/tea makers are provided. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations. Hypo-allergenic bedding, change of towels, and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Things to do

  • Bicycle tours
  • Hiking/biking trails

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Memory foam mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Cleaning supplies
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Individual furnishings

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and smart lock details; access will be through a private entrance

Access methods

Private entrance, smart lock

Pets

  • Pets: USD 100.00 per accommodation, per stay
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • An off-leash area is available
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

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

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Administrative fee: USD 10.00 per accommodation, per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

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

  • Pet fee: USD 100.00 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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

You need to know

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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

Anchor Bay And Suites Sandusky
Anchor Bay Inn and Suites Motel
Anchor Bay Inn and Suites Sandusky
Anchor Bay Inn and Suites Motel Sandusky

Reviews

Anchor Bay Inn and Suites Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.2/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 98 out of 154 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 33 out of 154 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 12 out of 154 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 154 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 154 reviews

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Eric

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Definitely a no frills hotel. Room was clean but smaller than pictures would imply. Bathroom was very small....and paint and walls needed much touching up.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janice

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jerome

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place for a relax getaway
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joel

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Jen

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities
Just okay, expected a lot better for the price. The reviews were really good so I was a little confused. The musty smell was horrible, I felt like I smelled like it when we left. The room was way smaller than the pictures looked. It was really hot, and they had a window unit so it took until about 2 am to cool off. I will say it was cleaned well except for 2 hairs on the shower wall, so I'm not sure that was cleaned.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Trumale

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Was really a cute place! The floor in my room could have been swept better and there was dog hair all over the couch. But it was really nice other than this small thing. Like the easy check in and contactless.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sam

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Lane

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Was decent little place. No lobby or staff on site. No dining choices close by
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Jaime

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

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Older property revived nicely. Clean, updated, comfortable bed and linens. Would definitely recommend for lodging convenience to Cedar Point.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness
Clean, charming, comfortable, convenient. Loved it!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roseanna

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

Weekend get away

We stayed at Anchor Bay for two nights! It was a great stay. Clean, bed was comfy, small appliances made it nice, and streaming on the tv. It was close to the highway for easy travel to surrounding cities. Lots of good restaurants in Sandusky to check out. We would definitely stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

JOE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This property was off the beaten path. Showed some Bay pics but upon arrival. Had to drive to get to any views. However, the customer service was top notch and the place was clean and perfect if you’re surrounded by chaos on a regular basis. Perfect way to reset. Runs like a Bed and Breakfast never saw staff. However, staff was readily available and on point. Wasn’t what I wanted when I came here BUT was what I needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

ERNEST

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

Nice peaceful stay

The place was very nice and clean and safe updated. Only problem we had was the light on the microwave was burned out and the beds could've been a little bit more comfortable but overall great place and price right and in between location going between put in bay and Cedar point
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Catilynn

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and close to everything!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jaime

Travelled with family
Anchor Bay markets itself as a lakeside retreat and charges premium rates, but in reality they are a remodeled roadside motel. The room was fine and the decor was cute, but I had an issue with the smart locks and later the excessive roadside noise. At first, I couldn’t get out of the room, and then I couldn’t lock the door behind me as I was leaving. This caused me to panic due to my claustrophobic tendencies. I called the manager for help, but instead of offering support, she dismissed my concerns, saying I was “perfectly safe” and argued that my claustrophobia was not caused by the locks (huh?). The conversation got worse, with her comparing my situation to ordering steak and then not liking it. She hung up on me after refusing any assistance. To top it off, I couldn’t sleep all night because of the noise from traffic and trains. I woke up to realize there also was no walking trail or nice view. All in all, I would not stay there again due to the noisy location and the difficult manager who lacked basic customer service skills to say the least.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shelby

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and nice place to stay! Loved the easy entry with the code and loved the room and 2 bathrooms!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A comfortable, clean room in a quiet area in close proximity to nearby attractions. If that’s what you’re looking for, I highly recommend this property.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Jonathan

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness
Very clean! They say in the listing that they offer a crib upon request but they did not have one so just prepare for that if needed. Other than that checkin was very easy the room was clean and quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marissa

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Lenora

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

NICOLE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfect location for bike week. Quiet
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ramona

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The room was really cute, clean and charming. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jonae

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I love how quiet, peaceful and simple the property is. Great convenience for Cedar Point.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property was very clean inside with great AC! SUPER close to Cedar point and downtown Sandusky with very easy check in check out instructions.! Hotel staff was very receptive with information and help! Would highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025