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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 snack aisle with shelves stocked with various chips and dips, and a refrigerated section with bottled beverages.

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

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

8.1 km from Erie Sand Barrens Nature Preserve

Shatona

RM307

RM349 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Nov - 19 Nov

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

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.

A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and large windows.

2. Tru by Hilton Sandusky, OH

6.2 km from Erie Sand Barrens Nature Preserve

Nicole

RM340

RM387 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Nov - 6 Nov

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

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.

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

A gym with treadmills, dumbbells, benches, and a weight rack.

3. Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites Sandusky

6.3 km from Erie Sand Barrens Nature Preserve

AQUILES

RM379

RM431 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A modern hotel entrance with a covered walkway, stone pillars, and a sign for Holiday Inn Express & Suites.

An outdoor patio area with a fire pit, seating, and a pergola.

A modern hotel lobby with a blue carpet, wooden furniture, and a sofa.

A hotel reception area with a modern design, featuring a reception desk, seating area, and a view of the interior.

4. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Milan – Sandusky Area by IHG

7.8 km from Erie Sand Barrens Nature Preserve

Rick

RM388

RM442 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Nov - 24 Nov

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

A serene garden with a wooden bridge over a small stream, surrounded by lush greenery and a brick building.

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

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.

5. Sawmill Creek by Cedar Point Resorts

10.7 km from Erie Sand Barrens Nature Preserve

Gary

RM511

RM581 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.

6. Hampton Inn & Suites Sandusky/Milan

8.2 km from Erie Sand Barrens Nature Preserve

Heidi

RM396

RM450 total

includes taxes & fees

10 Nov - 11 Nov

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a flat-screen TV, and a window with blinds.

A waterfront hotel with a stone wall and a row of rooms.

A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a countertop with various appliances, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.

A swimming pool with a lifeguard chair and lounge chairs, surrounded by tiled walls and windows.

7. Comfort Inn River's Edge

13.4 km from Erie Sand Barrens Nature Preserve

Michael

RM295

RM336 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

A modern hotel lobby with a blue sofa, a round coffee table, a leather armchair, and a stone fireplace.

A covered outdoor seating area with a table and chairs, surrounded by greenery and a pathway leading to a building.

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

A breakfast bar with a coffee machine, a refrigerator stocked with beverages, and a colorful mural on the wall.

8. Quality Inn & Suites Sandusky

6.1 km from Erie Sand Barrens Nature Preserve

Brittany

RM238

RM270 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Nov - 23 Nov

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

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

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

A swimming pool with a slide, surrounded by a fence, and adjacent to a building with a balcony.

9. South Shore Inn

9.4 km from Erie Sand Barrens Nature Preserve

Natalie

RM294

RM334 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Oct - 28 Oct

10. Springhill Suites By Marriott Sandusky

6.1 km from Erie Sand Barrens Nature Preserve

Mariah

RM438

RM498 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a bathroom visible through an open door.

A room with a patterned sofa, a wooden dining table, and a red door.

A compact hotel room with a white sink, a small refrigerator, a microwave, a television, and a wooden dresser.

A staircase with wooden steps and white walls, a white washing machine, and a potted plant on a table.

11. Econo Lodge Inn & Suites Sandusky South

7.7 km from Erie Sand Barrens Nature Preserve

Kayla

RM180

RM209 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Nov - 23 Nov

A covered outdoor seating area with Adirondack chairs and a fire feature, overlooking a swimming pool.

A hotel room with two beds, a TV, a desk, and a chair.

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a view into the dining area.

A covered outdoor seating area with white chairs and tables, a pool in the background, and a building with a red roof.

12. La Quinta Inn by Wyndham Sandusky near Cedar Point

7.9 km from Erie Sand Barrens Nature Preserve

Alicia

RM260

RM296 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Nov - 23 Nov

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

A kitchen area with a granite countertop, a toaster, a coffee maker, and a fruit bowl.

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

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

13. Super 8 by Wyndham Sandusky

9.4 km from Erie Sand Barrens Nature Preserve

Wade

RM235

RM268 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Nov - 20 Nov

A hotel entrance with a covered walkway, stone pillars, and a glass door entrance.

A hotel reception area with two reception desks, a vending machine, and a wall-mounted sign.

An indoor swimming pool with a view of the parking lot and buildings outside.

A hotel breakfast area with a self-serve station, including yogurt, eggs, and milk.

14. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sandusky by IHG

9.5 km from Erie Sand Barrens Nature Preserve

Sue

RM380

RM432 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

An indoor swimming pool with a wooden ceiling, clear glass walls, and a tiled floor.

A modern kitchen with a stone backsplash, wooden cabinets, and a bar area with various food items and appliances.

A hotel lobby with a sofa, armchairs, a coffee table, and a small table with a lamp. There are large windows and a brick wall.

A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area with sofas and armchairs, a coffee table, and a kitchen in the background.

15. Best Western Norwalk

12.8 km from Erie Sand Barrens Nature Preserve

Latoya

RM298

RM338 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 modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a marble countertop, and pendant lighting.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a lamp, and a window with curtains.

16. Hampton Inn Sandusky-Central

6.1 km from Erie Sand Barrens Nature Preserve

Debra

RM309

RM352 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Nov - 6 Nov

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

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

A reception area with a wooden counter, black bar stools, framed pictures on the wall, a red door, and a 'hello' mat at the entrance.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a lamp, a television, and a seating area with two chairs.

17. Explorer Rest & Recreation

9.2 km from Erie Sand Barrens Nature Preserve

Roger

RM344

RM391 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Oct - 28 Oct

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

A restaurant with a brick wall, large windows, and a wooden table.

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

A reception desk with a black counter, a sign reading "Hotel Kilbourne," and a brick wall.

18. Hotel Kilbourne Downtown Sandusky

Historic Downtown Sandusky, 10.9 km from Erie Sand Barrens Nature Preserve

Joshua

RM680

RM774 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Nov - 15 Nov

An electric vehicle charging station with a stop sign nearby.

A modern hotel with a covered entrance, a handicap-accessible sign, and a parking lot.

19. Motel 6 Milan, OH - Sandusky

7.9 km from Erie Sand Barrens Nature Preserve

Jennifer

RM206

RM234 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

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

A bedroom with a large bed, two windows with curtains, a bedside table with a lamp, and artwork on the wall.

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

20. The Wave at Marblehead

19.4 km from Erie Sand Barrens Nature Preserve

Torsten

RM435

RM607 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Oct - 28 Oct

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Compare popular hotels close to Erie Sand Barrens Nature Preserve

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Sandusky South, OH	9.0 Wonderful 1,004 reviews	View
Tru by Hilton Sandusky, OH	9.0 Wonderful 632 reviews	View
Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites Sandusky	9.2 Wonderful 375 reviews	View
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Milan – Sandusky Area by IHG	9.2 Wonderful 651 reviews	View
Sawmill Creek by Cedar Point Resorts	9.4 Exceptional 1,094 reviews	View

Top Erie Sand Barrens Nature Preserve Hotel Reviews

Cedar Point's Express Hotel

8/10 Good

"Need more employees at check in."

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Milan – Sandusky Area by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"Everything was great"

Quality Inn & Suites Sandusky

8/10 Good

"It was very easy to book this hotel."

Cedar Point's Castaway Bay

10/10 Excellent

"N/A"

Great Wolf Lodge Sandusky OH

10/10 Excellent

"Great"

Best Western Plus Sandusky Hotel & Suites

10/10 Excellent

"Staff was very helpful and pleasant. Room was clean, had everything we needed."

Tru by Hilton Sandusky, OH

8/10 Good

"Staff were excellent. Room was not well cleaned. Floor had dirt, room had odor, shower had hairs in it, and there was a dirty sock on the floor from a previous guest. The bathroom wall had a spill on it. Staff were proactive in asking for feedback and addressing concerns that were shared. TV did not stream Amazon Prime Video for Thursday Night Football. Breakfast was wonderful."

Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites Sandusky

10/10 Excellent

"The rooms were nice, clean big enough for our family of 5. The bathroom felt bigger than most hotel rooms which was nice. The pool is tiny and we didn't use it but still nice that they have one. The breakfast had nice variety and satisfied everyone. We would recommend this hotel to others."

Quality Inn Milan - Sandusky

8/10 Good

"U-Haul being in the hotel was kinda weird never seen that before. Breakfast could have a little more variety. But for the price can not really beat it if you need a place to stay after being at Cedar Point for Haloweekends."

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Great Wolf Lodge Sandusky

8.4/10 (132 reviews)

Bring your family to Great Wolf Lodge Sandusky and enjoy the excitement of this theme park in Sandusky. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.

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Sandusky Mall

7.8/10 (349 reviews)

During your trip to Sandusky, you can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Sandusky Mall. Wander the lakeside in this family-friendly area.

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North Coast Flea Market

6.4/10 (9 reviews)

You can browse for the perfect souvenirs at North Coast Flea Market during your trip to Avery. Wander the lakeside in this family-friendly area.

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Cinemark Sandusky Mall

You can take time to visit Cinemark Sandusky Mall during your travels to Sandusky. Wander the lakeside in this family-friendly area.

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Sandusky Speedway

8.0/10 (109 reviews)

You can take time to visit Sandusky Speedway during your travels to Sandusky. Stroll along the lakeside or visit the shops in this family-friendly area.

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Osborn MetroPark

8.4/10 (16 reviews)

Osborn MetroPark is just one of the places to see in Huron, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.

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Margaretta Stadium

Catch an event at Margaretta Stadium during your trip to Castalia.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Erie Sand Barrens Nature Preserve?

Erie Sand Barrens Nature Preserve is located in Sandusky. This family-friendly area is known for its beautiful lakeside setting and water park. You'll find 31 hotels and other accommodations within a few miles for a convenient home base.

What's the best place to stay near Erie Sand Barrens Nature Preserve?

Quality Inn & Suites Sandusky 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 3.8 mi (6.1 km) from Erie Sand Barrens Nature Preserve. Other good choices within 5 miles include Best Western Plus Sandusky Hotel & Suites and Comfort Inn Sandusky.

How many hotels will I find close to Erie Sand Barrens Nature Preserve?

Expedia has 31 hotels and other accommodation options a few miles from Erie Sand Barrens Nature Preserve.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Erie Sand Barrens Nature Preserve, will I receive a refund?

Yes! Most hotel room reservations are refundable if you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of your check-in date. If your reservation is non-refundable, it might still be possible to cancel it and receive a refund within 24 hours of booking. Add dates, click "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to review top deals close to Erie Sand Barrens Nature Preserve.

What can I see and do near Erie Sand Barrens Nature Preserve?

Kalahari Waterpark Resort, Great Wolf Lodge Sandusky and Ghostly Manor Thrill Center are fun stops for the whole family while you're in town. A trip to Sandusky Mall and North Coast Flea Market might be just the ticket for souvenir shopping. Cinemark Sandusky Mall and Skateworld are some sights worth a visit in the area.

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Our top choices for Erie Sand Barrens Nature Preserve hotels

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

2. Tru by Hilton Sandusky, OH

3. Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites Sandusky

4. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Milan – Sandusky Area by IHG

5. Sawmill Creek by Cedar Point Resorts

6. Hampton Inn & Suites Sandusky/Milan

7. Comfort Inn River's Edge

8. Quality Inn & Suites Sandusky

9. South Shore Inn

10. Springhill Suites By Marriott Sandusky

11. Econo Lodge Inn & Suites Sandusky South

12. La Quinta Inn by Wyndham Sandusky near Cedar Point

13. Super 8 by Wyndham Sandusky

14. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sandusky by IHG

15. Best Western Norwalk

16. Hampton Inn Sandusky-Central

17. Explorer Rest & Recreation

18. Hotel Kilbourne Downtown Sandusky

19. Motel 6 Milan, OH - Sandusky

20. The Wave at Marblehead

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Top Erie Sand Barrens Nature Preserve Hotel Reviews

Cedar Point's Express Hotel

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Milan – Sandusky Area by IHG

Quality Inn & Suites Sandusky

Cedar Point's Castaway Bay

Great Wolf Lodge Sandusky OH

Best Western Plus Sandusky Hotel & Suites

Tru by Hilton Sandusky, OH

Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites Sandusky

Quality Inn Milan - Sandusky

Other attractions near Erie Sand Barrens Nature Preserve

Great Wolf Lodge Sandusky

Sandusky Mall

North Coast Flea Market

Cinemark Sandusky Mall

Sandusky Speedway

Osborn MetroPark

Margaretta Stadium

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