The Best Hotels Closest to Sandusky Bay in - 2026 Updated Prices

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A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a desk, and a red chair.

A reception desk with a wooden finish, a fire alarm, and a framed artwork on the wall.

A spacious kitchen with a central island, wooden chairs, and pendant lighting.

A gym with treadmills, elliptical machines, and a stationary bike.

1. Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Sandusky South, OH

25.1 km from Sandusky Bay

Shatona

฿2,539

฿2,888 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Nov - 19 Nov

A spacious interior with a grand chandelier, arched windows, and a wooden staircase.

A building with a covered entrance, brick walls, and arched windows.

A hotel room with a bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a desk, a chair, a window with curtains, and a mirror.

A bathroom with a large mirror, vanity, and a shower area.

2. South Shore Inn

15.2 km from Sandusky Bay

Natalie

฿2,429

฿2,763 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A spacious living room with a stone fireplace, large windows, and a ceiling fan.

An outdoor patio area with seating, a fire pit, and a covered section with umbrellas.

A modern kitchen with a wooden island, bar area, wicker chairs, and a large flat-screen TV.

3. The Wave at Marblehead

13.6 km from Sandusky Bay

Torsten

฿3,059

฿4,410 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Nov - 8 Nov

A multi-story Fairfield by Marriott hotel with a modern design, featuring a prominent entrance and a covered walkway.

A modern kitchen with a large island, bar stools, pendant lighting, and a flat-screen TV.

A reception area with a wooden reception desk, a digital kiosk, and a refrigerator stocked with beverages.

A modern hotel lobby with a stone accent wall, a flat-screen TV, a seating area with sofas and armchairs, a coffee table, and a potted plant.

4. Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites Sandusky

17.7 km from Sandusky Bay

AQUILES

฿3,126

฿3,556 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A spacious living area with a staircase, a sofa, a coffee table, and a reception desk.

5. Sleep Inn & Suites Port Clinton

4.5 km from Sandusky Bay

Paul Francis

฿2,134

฿2,411 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Nov - 14 Nov

A wooden deck with a railing, a small stream, and a building with large windows in the background.

A modern building with a sign reading "Sawmill Creek by Cedar Point Resorts".

A group of people seated at a wooden table in a restaurant with a modern interior design, including a wooden ceiling and a bar area in the background.

Three people lying on a deck by a pool with clear water.

6. Sawmill Creek by Cedar Point Resorts

22.5 km from Sandusky Bay

Gary

฿4,224

฿4,805 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

An indoor swimming pool with a 3ft depth marker, red lounge chairs, and a lifebuoy on the wall.

A gym with exercise equipment, a TV, and informational posters on the wall.

A reception desk with framed artwork, a "Manager On Duty" sign, and a "Welcome to Sandusky" sign.

A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a marble countertop, and pendant lighting.

7. Hampton Inn Sandusky-Central

18.7 km from Sandusky Bay

Debra

฿2,553

฿2,904 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Nov - 5 Nov

A lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a stone wall.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a dresser, and a television.

A spacious lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a stone accent wall.

A hotel kitchen with wooden cabinets, a buffet setup, and a coffee station.

8. Best Western Port Clinton

7.4 km from Sandusky Bay

Kaitlyn

฿2,244

฿2,535 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

A modern interior with a sofa, a large potted plant, a 'hello' sign, and a wooden door leading to a room with shelves and items.

A hallway with ornate mirrors, potted plants, and a bench.

An outdoor seating area with tables and chairs, overlooking a marina with boats and a view of the water.

A bar with a long counter, multiple stools, and a ceiling adorned with blue spherical decorations.

9. Hotel Kilbourne Downtown Sandusky

11.7 km from Sandusky Bay

Brite

฿5,622

฿6,395 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Nov - 15 Nov

A hotel room with two beds, a wooden table, and a wall with a roller coaster picture.

A motel with a covered parking area, a sign for a restaurant, and a brick facade.

A reception area with a red and grey counter, two computers, a fire alarm, and a window with a view of the street.

A row of washers and dryers in a commercial setting.

10. Super 8 by Wyndham Sandusky

14.5 km from Sandusky Bay

Wade

฿2,004

฿2,280 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

A black outdoor grill with the words "Explorer Rest & Recreation" on it, surrounded by rocks and wood.

A building with a red door marked with the number 48, surrounded by landscaped garden beds and a paved driveway.

A motel with a covered parking area, wooden benches, and planter boxes with flowers.

A fire pit with logs, surrounded by a stone border and rocks, with two wooden chairs facing it.

11. Explorer Rest & Recreation

15.9 km from Sandusky Bay

Katherine

฿2,838

฿3,228 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

An outdoor seating area with a fire feature, a covered patio, and a building with large windows.

A spacious indoor dining area with large windows, tables, and chairs arranged for guests.

An indoor swimming pool with clear glass walls, a metal pool ladder, and a view of the outdoors.

A Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton hotel with a modern design, featuring a covered entrance and a parking lot.

12. Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton Port Clinton Catawba Island

6.3 km from Sandusky Bay

Jason

฿3,413

฿3,857 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A large indoor swimming pool with clear glass walls, multiple lounge chairs, and a view of the outside.

A gym with exercise equipment, a bench, and a TV mounted on the wall.

A reception area with a wooden reception desk, a fireplace, and framed artwork on the wall.

13. Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Port Clinton, OH

4.4 km from Sandusky Bay

Vicky

฿2,242

฿2,533 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Nov - 15 Nov

A lobby with a stone wall, a flat-screen TV, a reception desk, and a seating area with chairs and a sofa.

A multi-story hotel with a central courtyard, a swimming pool in the foreground, and a calm lake reflecting the building.

A reception desk with a wooden finish, a large decorative wall piece, and a sign indicating the hotel name.

A restaurant with wooden panel ceilings, white walls, and a herringbone floor. There are round tables and chairs, a coffee machine, and a refrigerator with a digital display.

14. Fairfield by Marriott Port Clinton Waterfront

7.2 km from Sandusky Bay

Anne

฿4,016

฿4,538 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A hotel room with a balcony, a sofa, a small table with a lamp, and a bed with a headboard.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a sofa, and a television.

A hotel lobby with a sofa, chairs, a TV, a plant, and a fruit display.

A coffee station with two coffee machines, a coffee press, and various coffee-related items on a wooden counter.

15. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sandusky by IHG

14.7 km from Sandusky Bay

Sue

฿2,937

฿3,341 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Nov - 23 Nov

16. Springhill Suites By Marriott Sandusky

18.9 km from Sandusky Bay

Mariah

฿3,614

฿4,111 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

An outdoor patio with wicker furniture, a central fire pit, and a stone wall.

A spacious dining area with high ceilings, a central island, and a chandelier.

A gym with treadmills, an elliptical, and a set of dumbbells.

A bathroom with a large mirror, a sink, a dark cabinet, and a built-in dishwasher.

17. Hampton Inn & Suites Sandusky/Milan

25.1 km from Sandusky Bay

Heidi

฿3,275

฿3,725 total

includes taxes & fees

10 Nov - 11 Nov

A lobby with a marble floor, a reception desk, a staircase, and potted plants.

A modern building with a covered entrance, multiple parking spaces, and a landscaped area with trees.

A courtyard with a brick pathway, surrounded by various trees and shrubs, and a building with a balcony in the background.

A hotel room with a large bed, a nightstand with a lamp, a painting on the wall, and a window with curtains.

18. Avalon Inn

14 km from Sandusky Bay

Matthew

฿1,913

฿2,176 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

An outdoor patio with a fire feature, seating, and string lights.

A modern hotel building with two prominent signs reading "tru by Hilton" and a covered entrance area.

A hotel reception area with a counter, a refrigerator, a microwave, and a seating area with chairs.

A modern interior with a central snack display, seating areas, and a bar.

19. Tru by Hilton Sandusky, OH

18.7 km from Sandusky Bay

Nicole

฿2,813

฿3,199 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Nov - 6 Nov

A hotel with a yellow facade, a red roof, and a sign reading "The Fountain Inn." There are steps leading to the entrance, surrounded by colorful flower beds and trees.

A swimming pool with multiple lanes, a water slide, and lounge chairs around the perimeter.

A spacious lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a glass door entrance.

A row of covered picnic tables and a building with a sloped roof, surrounded by blooming trees and a well-maintained lawn.

20. The Fountain Inn

11.9 km from Sandusky Bay

John

฿1,972

฿2,293 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

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Compare popular hotels close to Sandusky Bay

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Sandusky South, OH	9.0 Wonderful 1,003 reviews	View
South Shore Inn	9.0 Wonderful 1,003 reviews	View
The Wave at Marblehead	9.2 Wonderful 413 reviews	View
Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites Sandusky	9.2 Wonderful 375 reviews	View
Sleep Inn & Suites Port Clinton	8.6 Excellent 1,004 reviews	View

Top Sandusky Bay Hotel Reviews

Our Guest Inn and Suites - Downtown

10/10 Excellent

"Recommend nice, comfortable rooms that are very clean and well-maintained."

Anchor Bay Inn and Suites

10/10 Excellent

"Place was clean, quiet and had essentials. Will stay again"

Fairfield by Marriott Port Clinton Waterfront

8/10 Good

"I was frustrated because I was charged for my stay twice. And there was no hot tub. Everything else was great!"

Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton Port Clinton Catawba Island

10/10 Excellent

"Location is great and hotel was nice. We would stay there again."

Super 8 by Wyndham Port Clinton

8/10 Good

"The bottom of the bathtub with the shower was slippery. You need to put 'skid strips' along the bottom of the tub. Had to be careful not to slip getting in and out."

Stay Inn

10/10 Excellent

"Rooms are clean. Hot shower. Nice clean pool. Comfy bed. Staff are very friendly. Convenient location for the event we were attending. Been staying there for years. Will be r3turning next dummer."

Other attractions near Sandusky Bay

Liberty Aviation Museum

8.6/10 (57 reviews)

You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Liberty Aviation Museum during your travels in Port Clinton. Wander the waterfront in this family-friendly area.

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The Watering Hole Safari and Waterpark

8.2/10 (44 reviews)

Bring the children to The Watering Hole Safari and Waterpark and enjoy the excitement of this theme park in Port Clinton. Wander the waterfront in this family-friendly area.

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Ottawa County Visitor's Bureau

8.4/10 (27 reviews)

After visiting Ottawa County Visitor's Bureau, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Port Clinton. Wander the waterfront in this family-friendly area.

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Resthaven Wildlife Area

Explore the great outdoors at Resthaven Wildlife Area, a lovely green space in Castalia. Wander the waterfront in this family-friendly area.

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Gideon Owen Wine Company

You can enjoy a tasting or tour at Gideon Owen Wine Company during your travels to Port Clinton. While you're in the area, stroll along the waterfront.

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Firelands Winery & Restaurant

You can enjoy a tasting or tour at Firelands Winery & Restaurant during your travels to Sandusky. Wander the lakeside in this family-friendly area.

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Lakeview Park

Learn about the local history of Port Clinton when you take a trip to Lakeview Park. While you're in the area, stroll along the lakeside.

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Port Clinton Public Swimming Beach

8.4/10 (89 reviews)

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Port Clinton Public Swimming Beach during your trip to Port Clinton? While you're in the area, stroll along the waterfront.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Sandusky Bay?

If you're planning to come to the area to visit Sandusky Bay, take some time to see the rest of the sights while you're in town. This family-friendly area is known for its array of dining options and sporting events. You'll find 188 hotels and other accommodations within a few miles for a convenient home base.

What's the best place to stay near Sandusky Bay?

Sleep Inn & Suites Port Clinton is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers free breakfast and an indoor pool. It's located 2.8 mi (4.5 km) from Sandusky Bay. Other good options within 5 miles include Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Port Clinton, OH and The Bays Edge.

How many hotels should I expect to find close to Sandusky Bay?

Expedia has 188 hotels and other accommodation options a few miles from Sandusky Bay.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Sandusky Bay, will I receive a refund?

Yes! The majority of hotel reservations are fully refundable if cancelled before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before check in. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you might be able to still cancel and get a refund within 24 hours of booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to get the best options available near Sandusky Bay.

What can I see and do near Sandusky Bay?

Create some family memories at The Watering Hole Safari and Waterpark and Island Adventures Family Fun Center. Explore nature at Port Clinton Public Swimming Beach and Resthaven Wildlife Area. Liberty Aviation Museum and Lakeview Park are some sights worth a visit in the area.

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Our top choices for Sandusky Bay hotels

1. Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Sandusky South, OH

2. South Shore Inn

3. The Wave at Marblehead

4. Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites Sandusky

5. Sleep Inn & Suites Port Clinton

6. Sawmill Creek by Cedar Point Resorts

7. Hampton Inn Sandusky-Central

8. Best Western Port Clinton

9. Hotel Kilbourne Downtown Sandusky

10. Super 8 by Wyndham Sandusky

11. Explorer Rest & Recreation

12. Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton Port Clinton Catawba Island

13. Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Port Clinton, OH

14. Fairfield by Marriott Port Clinton Waterfront

15. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sandusky by IHG

16. Springhill Suites By Marriott Sandusky

17. Hampton Inn & Suites Sandusky/Milan

18. Avalon Inn

19. Tru by Hilton Sandusky, OH

20. The Fountain Inn

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Top Sandusky Bay Hotel Reviews

Our Guest Inn and Suites - Downtown

Anchor Bay Inn and Suites

Fairfield by Marriott Port Clinton Waterfront

Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton Port Clinton Catawba Island

Super 8 by Wyndham Port Clinton

Stay Inn

Other attractions near Sandusky Bay

Liberty Aviation Museum

The Watering Hole Safari and Waterpark

Ottawa County Visitor's Bureau

Resthaven Wildlife Area

Gideon Owen Wine Company

Firelands Winery & Restaurant

Lakeview Park

Port Clinton Public Swimming Beach

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