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Howard Johnson Inn - Sandusky Park N. Entrance

2 stars
1932 Cleveland Rd - Rt 6, Sandusky, OH 44870
Hotel Overview
Reviewer score
2.5
out of 5
64 reviews
family get away

Great place to stay for the price. Close to Cedar Point. Will stay again. See full review

  • familytrips
  • Oct 2, 2012
a ok

it was what we were looking for. We would recommend this hotel to a friend and we plan on sating... See full review

  • CWKT
  • Jun 2, 2012
Stay close to Cedar Point at budget hotel with free breakfast
Guests at Howard Johnson Express - Sandusky Park N. Entrance get free continental breakfast daily, free in-room Wi-Fi and a budget-friendly location that's as close as it gets to Sandusky's favorite theme parks. Castaway Bay is within walking distance, and Cedar Point Amusement Park is just down the causeway from the hotel. Guests at this Sandusky Howard Johnson also enjoy free parking, free newspaper, cable TV with HBO and a heated outdoor swimming pool.
Highlights
  • Walk to Castaway Bay or take the three-mile drive down the causeway to Cedar Point
  • Save with free continental breakfast served daily
  • Swim in the heated outdoor pool
  • Cruise the Internet for free with in-room wireless Internet access
Location
Howard Johnson Express - Sandusky Park N. Entrance is directly across the street from the entrance to Cedar Point Causeway, which leads to Cedar Point Amusement Park. Castaway Bay is within walking distance. 
Rooms
This Sandusky Howard Johnson Express offers free Wi-Fi access in every guest room. Simple, traditional style prevails in rooms that also include 25-inch cable TV with HBO, free local calls, a dataport phone with message alert and wake-up call system, coffee- maker and free newspaper. Smoking, nonsmoking rooms and connecting rooms are available.
Features
Start with a free continental Rise'n Dine breakfast each morning at Howard Johnson Express - Sandusky Park N. Entrance before heading out to nearby Cedar Point or Castaway Cay. For more dining variety, T.G.I. Friday's, Red Lobster and Perkins Pancake House are all located near the hotel.
Transportation
  • Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (51.5 mi/82.8 km)
  • Toledo Express Airport (68.4 mi/110 km)
Attractions
  • Castaway Bay (0.3 mi/0.4 km)
  • Cedar Point Amusement Park (3 mi/4.8 km)
  • Marblehead Lighthouse (22 mi/35.4 km)
  • Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum, Cleveland (63.1 mi/102 km)
  • Toledo Zoo (63.9 mi/103 km)
Business
Free in-room wireless Internet access is available.

Amenities

  • High-speed internet
  • Heated pool
  • No smoking rooms/facilities
General
Air conditioned
No smoking rooms/facilities
Free local telephone calls
Ice machine
Activities
Heated pool
Dining
Coffee maker in room
Vending machines
Services
24 hour front desk
Security
Wake-up service
FAX
Copy service
Internet
High-speed internet
Parking
Parking
Outdoor parking
Bus parking
Accessibility
Wheel chair access
Accessible parking
Room
Safe
AM/FM alarm clock
Desk with lamp
Microwave
TV remote control
Cribs available
Ironing board

Hotel Map

41.4414 -82.6821
Area description
Entertainment district

Nearby points of interest

  • Cedar Point Amusement Park: 2.9 mi

Hotel Policies

Check-in:
03:00 PM
Check-out:
11:00 AM

Terms and conditions

Rates quoted in currencies other than the hotel's base currency are subject to the rate of the international exchange. Rate may change throughout stay. Rate may reflect average nightly rate. Extra charges may apply. Incidental charges, such as room service, are not included in the rate.

The amenities and/or facilities may not be located at the hotel, but within a reasonable distance, and additional charges may apply for use.

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Guest Reviews (64)

Ratings and reviews for Howard Johnson Inn - Sandusky Park N. Entrance

Overall score

2.5 / 5
64 out of 64
Amenities:
2.6
Room cleanliness:
2.8
Hotel staff:
3
Room comfort:
2.6
Location:
4.2
Value:
3

50% would recommend to a friend.

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Review of Howard Johnson Inn - Sandusky Park N. Entrance

Reviewer score

5
familytrips
Holland, MI
Oct 2, 2012

family get away

Great place to stay for the price. Close to Cedar Point. Will stay again.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
5
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
5
Location:
5
Value:
5
Review of Howard Johnson Inn - Sandusky Park N. Entrance

Reviewer score

1
disappointed....
MI
Sep 24, 2012

Not recommended

I would not stay here again. It was cheap, I'll give them that, but it was not clean. It had ants on the floor. There was lint left on the floor, so it had not been vacuumed. There was a used bar of soap and 1/2 full lotion bottle left in the bathroom. The ceiling tiles in the bathroom had water damage. It was not a comfortable stay to say the least. Cheap but clean is one thing. I learned a valuable lesson here......

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
1
Room cleanliness:
1
Hotel staff:
2
Room comfort:
1
Location:
2
Value:
2
Review of Howard Johnson Inn - Sandusky Park N. Entrance

Reviewer score

1
CaliforniaKidd
California
Sep 24, 2012

Would NOT stay here again

Very dirty and outdated hotel. The carpet was not clean and the beds were dirty. The soap bar in the bathroom was opened and used. There wers also small ants in the room near the front door. Would NOT recommend this hotel to anyone. Will never stay there again

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
1
Room cleanliness:
1
Hotel staff:
1
Room comfort:
1
Location:
3
Value:
3
Review of Howard Johnson Inn - Sandusky Park N. Entrance

Reviewer score

3
twogirlstoomany
austintown, ohio
Aug 13, 2012

cedar point

great location very close to cedar point, nice staff. room could use updating but was clean, had a pool

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
3
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
3
Location:
5
Value:
4
Sightseeing tip: Short drive from hotel

very close to cedar point for a close stay over night

Review of Howard Johnson Inn - Sandusky Park N. Entrance

Reviewer score

3
roller coaster lovers
pittsburgh pennsylvania
Aug 4, 2012

perfect location

we were very happy at how close it was to cedar point along with stores and restaraunts we will stay there again next year pool was nice and clean ad the staff was very friendly

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
2
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
3
Location:
5
Value:
4
Review of Howard Johnson Inn - Sandusky Park N. Entrance

Reviewer score

2
cmrg
michigan
Aug 2, 2012

vacation

doesn't have internet connection the room is small

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
1
Room cleanliness:
2
Hotel staff:
2
Room comfort:
2
Location:
3
Value:
2
Review of Howard Johnson Inn - Sandusky Park N. Entrance

Reviewer score

1
M0mof3
Huntington, indiana
Aug 2, 2012

Run down, but serves purpose

electrical outlets did not work. This is not a hotel, motel... brought own bedding just incase... glad we did.. served purpose for cedar point, however, I will pay a little extra and stay some where i have a peace of mind.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
1
Room cleanliness:
1
Hotel staff:
2
Room comfort:
1
Location:
4
Value:
1
Review of Howard Johnson Inn - Sandusky Park N. Entrance

Reviewer score

1
Cedar Point Disaster
Michigan
Aug 1, 2012

Not Good

Sheets were covered in hair and only one worker so no one to do anything about it. Breakfast was a joke. Way busy and not even any water. Overall, website makes hotel out to be way nicer than it is.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
1
Room cleanliness:
1
Hotel staff:
1
Room comfort:
1
Location:
4
Value:
1
Review of Howard Johnson Inn - Sandusky Park N. Entrance

Reviewer score

1
Jess G
OHIO
Jul 16, 2012

Cheap and close to Cedar Point BUT very dirty!!!!!!!

My boyfriend and I along with our 2 boys had stayed at this hotel after a day at Cedar Point. We booked it due to the fact that it was so close to the amusement park. I had previously read the mixed reviews and decided to give it a chance anyways. BAD IDEA!!! The front desk clerk was very friendly which made checking in very pleasant. After getting the room key...it was all downhill. The musty smell of the room hit us in the face as soon as we opened the door. There were cobwebs on the window and bugs in the corners of the room as well as on the headborard. LIVE BUGS!!!! The carpets were filthy. Our sons wouldnt sleep with the blankets on the bed bc they had bodily fluid stains on them. The sheets had what looked like small black hairs ALL over them! I couldnt believe it! It was horrible. We will never stay at this hotel again. Dont chance it like we did. Dont stay at this hotel.....EVER!!!!!!

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
2
Room cleanliness:
1
Hotel staff:
3
Room comfort:
1
Location:
4
Value:
3
Review of Howard Johnson Inn - Sandusky Park N. Entrance

Reviewer score

4
CWKT
Michigan
Jun 2, 2012

a ok

it was what we were looking for. We would recommend this hotel to a friend and we plan on sating here again.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
3
Location:
5
Value:
5
Sightseeing tip: Short drive from hotel

cedar point

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