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
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 546 out of 1001 reviews
10 - Excellent
546
Rating 8 - Good. 329 out of 1001 reviews
8 - Good
329
Rating 6 - Okay. 80 out of 1001 reviews
6 - Okay
80
Rating 4 - Poor. 27 out of 1001 reviews
4 - Poor
27
Rating 2 - Terrible. 19 out of 1001 reviews
2 - Terrible
19
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
6 May 2025
Room seemed dark even with lights on. No electrical sockets available for customer use except at bathroom sink,
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.
JULI
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
10/10 Excellent
TONYA
Travelled with family
19 Apr 2025
Liked: Amenities
It’s clean and well kept.
TONYA
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
8/10 Good
Kristy
14 Apr 2025
Kristy
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
8/10 Good
Aaron
28 Mar 2025
They are remodeling slowly. The rooms they put you in are nice.
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.
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.
Bedding was terrible, shower head too low, extremely thin walls, no coffee, lobby non existent, vending machines empty
Kelly
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
8/10 Good
Leesa
26 Feb 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Leesa
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
8/10 Good
Leesa
25 Feb 2025
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.
Leesa
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
6/10 Okay
Susan
18 Feb 2025
Susan
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025
10/10 Excellent
Tina
17 Feb 2025
Great place to stay, it’s an old hotel but clean. Would definitely stay again!
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.
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
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.