South Shore Inn

2.0 star property

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Front of property
Deluxe Double Room, 2 Queen Beds, Refrigerator & Microwave
Free daily continental breakfast
Seasonal outdoor pool, open 9 AM to 11:00 PM, pool umbrellas
Family Suite, Refrigerator & Microwave, Poolside | Room amenity

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Laundry

Explore the area

Map
2047 Cleveland Rd, Sandusky, OH, 44870
  • Castaway Bay Waterpark
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Sports Force Parks at Cedar Point Sports Center
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Cedar Point
    ‪8 min drive‬

Room options

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Refrigerator & Microwave

  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Family Suite, Refrigerator & Microwave, Poolside

  • 56 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 Twin Murphy Bed

Deluxe Double Room, 2 Queen Beds, Refrigerator & Microwave

  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the area

Sandusky

With a stay at South Shore Inn in Sandusky, you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Sports Force Parks at Cedar Point Sports Center and Lake Erie. .This hotel is 3.2 mi (5.1 km) from Cedar Point and 5.3 mi (8.5 km) from Kalahari Waterpark Resort.

What's nearby

  • Castaway Bay Waterpark - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Sports Force Parks at Cedar Point Sports Center - 2 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Sandusky Mall - 5 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Great Wolf Lodge Sandusky - 5 min drive - 3.9 km
  • Cedar Point - 8 min drive - 5.6 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Texas Roadhouse - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Jolly Donut - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Dianna's Deli & Restaurant - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Chet & Matt's Pizza - ‬5 min drive

About this property

South Shore Inn

Hotel with free breakfast, near Lake Erie
South Shore Inn offers 76 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. Kitchenettes offer 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.

Make yourself at home in one of the 76 guestrooms, featuring kitchenettes with refrigerators and microwaves. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Conveniences include desks and irons/ironing boards, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Be sure to enjoy recreational amenities, including a waterslide, a hot tub, and a seasonal outdoor pool. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, a television in a common area, and a picnic area.
A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily from 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM.
Featured amenities include express check-out, luggage storage, and laundry facilities. Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary continental breakfast is served each morning between 7:00 AM and 9:30 AM.

Languages

English

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

Food and drink

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

Things to do

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

Family friendly

  • Free cot
  • In-room kitchenette
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground
  • 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

  • Kitchenette
  • 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 - 10:00 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
Guests arriving outside of regular check-in hours must contact the property for assistance.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
The seasonal pool will be open from September 13 to May 31
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

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 546 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 329 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 80 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 27 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 19 out of 1001 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Kathleen

Travelled with family
Room seemed dark even with lights on. No electrical sockets available for customer use except at bathroom sink,
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

JULI

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

Clean and comfy!

CLEAN!!! This is always my top priority, and our room was very clean. Lobby was beautiful, and the front desk staff that checked us in were both very friendly and welcoming. Beds were super comfy too. I like the room setups where the sink/vanity is right outside the door from the toilet/shower, so we can all get ready a little quicker in the mornings. You can tell the building itself is a little older, but there have been some nice upgrades.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

TONYA

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities
It’s clean and well kept.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Kristy

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Aaron

They are remodeling slowly. The rooms they put you in are nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Laura

Travelled with family
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were not pleasant. Room was very dated and any repairs done were not done well. Could not check out due to counter not being manned. Had to call and leave a message to let them know we left.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marlene

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is well cared for. Rooms are clean and comfortable. Price is great for the area and was close to our attraction!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Tara

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Vending machines empty and unplugged. Stairwell smelled AWFUL and full of plants. Lobby was not open in the middle of the day on a Saturday. No complimentary breakfast like advertised…. Only seasonal. Dining room itself was never open. Lights in room flickered and made noises. Tiny bathrooms.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Kelly

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bedding was terrible, shower head too low, extremely thin walls, no coffee, lobby non existent, vending machines empty
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Leesa

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Leesa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
This is a nice budget hotel during the Cedar Point season. However, in the off season it is a totally different place. The main lobby is locked all day and only rooms available have outdoor access only. Im not personally a fan of outside access rooms.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Susan

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tina

Great place to stay, it’s an old hotel but clean. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tabatha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice small hotel to stay at . The rooms are perfect for a small family. Not a fan of walking up stairs to the second floor that is all outside during winter time . Staff is friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice clean room for the money! Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

Rustie

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Cindy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Tiffany

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We were here with our family off season for a cheerleading competition at the Cedar Point event center, great cheap stay for just showering and sleeping, since it was off season in November the rooms don’t have any heat, it was chilly, and no breakfast off season too, I have no complaints just would have been nice to know since we had our kiddos with us, otherwise it’s comfortable safe and friendly
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

4/10 Poor

Stephany

Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bryan

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Heather

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ashley, Howard

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Guillermo

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jaime

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

James, LAKE OSWEGO

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The good: I really like the alarm clock, it had 2 powerful and functional USB charging ports, 2 AC power outlets, and it worked as a Bluetooth speaker. The water stayed hot through many long showers. Breakfast was pretty good, not great, but good. Even had a pancake making machine. The bathroom sink's vanity mirror is massive and very nice. Appreciated the wall mounted lotion dispenser. The room had some updated tile in the bathroom area and the carpet seemed recently installed. The bad: We stayed in #211 and the wall shared with 210 is PAPER THIN. You can hear every conversation, laugh, and certainly every outburst. We even heard the loud kids in 209. The window heater/AC unit seems to funnel sounds right into the room. The affordability of this hotel seems to attract loud people. I am not saying that loud people or families with loud people don't spend more, but in Sandusky they like this hotel. The TRAIN! There seems to be a train passing about every 30 minutes in the morning. Even white noise didn't help The main door is hard to open, you have to shove it to get it. First time I through my door's lock was busted. The room seemed clean at first, but then cheese puffs and unwrapped hard candy were found just on the edge of the bed skirt. The bathroom walls had random human hairs. The room was mostly clean, but these items were missed. The TV's sound just randomly stops on all channels after about 20 to 40 minutes. Switching it on and off seems to be the only fix.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024