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South Shore Inn

2.0 star property
Hotel near Lake Erie in Sandusky

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Free continental breakfast on weekends
Seasonal outdoor pool, open 9 AM to 11:00 PM, pool umbrellas
Deluxe Double Room, 2 Queen Beds, Refrigerator & Microwave

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • 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

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Refrigerator & Microwave

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Refrigerator & Microwave

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

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Family Suite, Refrigerator & Microwave, Poolside

Family Suite, Refrigerator & Microwave, Poolside

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

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Deluxe Double Room, 2 Queen Beds, Refrigerator & Microwave

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 the area

Sandusky

In Sandusky .You'll find Lake Erie and Sports Force Parks at Cedar Point Sports Center within 2 miles (3 km) of this hotel. Also, Great Wolf Lodge Sandusky is within 3 miles (5 km) and Cedar Point is within 6 miles (10 km).

What's nearby

  • Castaway Bay Waterpark - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Sports Force Parks at Cedar Point Sports Center - 2 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Goofy Golf - 2 min drive - 1.4 km
  • Pipe Creek Wildlife Area - 2 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Ghostly Manor Thrill Center - 3 min drive - 2.1 km

Getting around

  • Sandusky Station - 8 min drive
  • Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE) - 56 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Thirsty Pony Restaurant - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Dianna's Deli & Restaurant - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Mulvin's vegetable stand - ‬3 min drive

About this property

South Shore Inn

Hotel near Lake Erie in Sandusky
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.

  • 76 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • 2 buildings
  • Built in 1992
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Television in lobby
  • No smoking on site
  • Microwave in a common area
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.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

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

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited onsite 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

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

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 42-inch TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free crib

Bathroom

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

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)!

Property payment types

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

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
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. 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 Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. 
    For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

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

8/10 Good

Frances

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms, friendly and helpful staff, nice breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Raul

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shannon

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our stay. The room was very clean and average sized for a family of 4. The complimentary breakfast was perfect - the space was very clean and was maintained (refilling and replenishing food) the whole time. The location was perfect for visiting Cedar Point. We will definitely stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Gerardo

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good place just not the softest beds
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Edward

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean hotel with good mattresses and linens. Short drive to Cedar Point. Would stay here again as it fits my needs and is reasonably priced.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Checked in to the hotel after Cedar Point closed at midnight. Desk clerk was very friendly and supplied us with some bottled water. The room was clean and the bathroom looked like it had been remodeled at some point. The breakfast was basic but fine for us since we don't usually eat breakfast. The hotel is very close to Cedar Point.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kendra

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

10/10 Excellent

Jacob

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms, friendly and helpful staff.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathy J

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The family suite was perfect for our group. We loved the murphy bed! The hotel had nice outdoor space available including a basketball net for the kids and some basic swings. The pool was closed for the season already when we visited but looked like fun. The breakfast was suitable and a nice treat. The staff was perfect. Friendly and helpful but not in your business. We would stay here again of in the area.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Cheri A

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed here as it was just a few miles from Cedar Point. The room was clean and plenty of towels. The walls are rather thin and I could hear someone coughing in the room next to mine. The bed was very firm and not comfortable for me (might be fine if you like firm mattresses). The shower head was way too low. I'm 5' 10" and it was pointed near my shoulders. I literally had to do a back bend just to get my hair wet. If you're short, it won't be a problem. Also, the tub drained slowly in my room. Might not be an issue in other rooms, just what I experienced. I probably won't stay there again for those reasons
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bobby

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

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was attentive to my needs but also left me alone when needed. What more can you ask for?
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

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