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

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

1. Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites Sandusky

6.3 km from Erie Sand Barrens Nature Preserve

Genevra

2.548.049 ₫

2.898.405 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

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

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

A modern restaurant with a large black table, brown chairs, and red chairs. There is a counter with a menu and a TV screen. The ceiling has wooden panels and recessed lighting.

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

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

7.8 km from Erie Sand Barrens Nature Preserve

Ted

2.467.530 ₫

2.806.816 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 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 modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and large windows.

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

3. Tru by Hilton Sandusky, OH

6.2 km from Erie Sand Barrens Nature Preserve

William

2.300.257 ₫

2.616.542 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

20 Oct - 21 Oct

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

An indoor swimming pool with a tiled floor, purple lounge chairs, and a ceiling with recessed lighting.

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.

4. Hampton Inn & Suites Sandusky/Milan

8.2 km from Erie Sand Barrens Nature Preserve

Kristin

2.109.868 ₫

2.399.975 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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

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.

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

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

8.1 km from Erie Sand Barrens Nature Preserve

sam

1.963.634 ₫

2.233.633 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

27 Oct - 28 Oct

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

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.

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

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

6. Sawmill Creek by Cedar Point Resorts

10.7 km from Erie Sand Barrens Nature Preserve

Melissa

3.249.347 ₫

3.696.131 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

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

An indoor swimming pool with clear blue water, surrounded by lounge chairs and a reception area.

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.

7. Quality Inn & Suites Sandusky

6.1 km from Erie Sand Barrens Nature Preserve

Charles

1.386.492 ₫

1.577.136 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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

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

8. South Shore Inn

9.4 km from Erie Sand Barrens Nature Preserve

Natalie

1.868.258 ₫

2.125.143 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

28 Sept - 29 Sept

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

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

A Comfort Inn hotel with a covered entrance and a landscaped driveway.

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

9. Comfort Inn River's Edge

13.4 km from Erie Sand Barrens Nature Preserve

Gennierose

1.964.933 ₫

2.235.112 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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

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

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

10. Explorer Rest & Recreation

9.2 km from Erie Sand Barrens Nature Preserve

Edvan

2.253.894 ₫

2.563.805 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

28 Sept - 29 Sept

A hotel with a prominent tower, a covered entrance with purple lighting, and a well-lit facade.

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

A lobby with a brown leather sofa, a wooden coffee table, and a decorative vase.

A hotel lobby with a desk, computer, leather chairs, a large plant, and a reception desk.

11. Best Western Plus Sandusky Hotel & Suites

6.1 km from Erie Sand Barrens Nature Preserve

Sudharsan

1.941.816 ₫

2.208.815 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

29 Sept - 30 Sept

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

A modern living room with a sofa, chairs, a coffee table, and a kitchen area in the background.

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.

12. La Quinta Inn by Wyndham Sandusky near Cedar Point

7.9 km from Erie Sand Barrens Nature Preserve

Leonard

1.722.336 ₫

1.959.158 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

30 Sept - 1 Oct

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 sofa, a desk, a refrigerator, and a view of a body of water.

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

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

13. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sandusky by IHG

9.5 km from Erie Sand Barrens Nature Preserve

Monique

2.623.374 ₫

2.984.087 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

30 Sept - 1 Oct

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

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

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

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

14. Hampton Inn Sandusky-Central

6.1 km from Erie Sand Barrens Nature Preserve

Debra

1.895.583 ₫

2.156.225 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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.

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

15. The Wave at Marblehead

19.4 km from Erie Sand Barrens Nature Preserve

Rachel

2.764.088 ₫

3.857.184 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

30 Sept - 1 Oct

16. Springhill Suites By Marriott Sandusky

6.1 km from Erie Sand Barrens Nature Preserve

Mariah

3.015.581 ₫

3.430.224 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

15 Oct - 16 Oct

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

White lounge chairs and a table with chairs, a white fence, and a red-roofed building in the background.

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

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

17. Econo Lodge Inn & Suites Sandusky South

7.7 km from Erie Sand Barrens Nature Preserve

Kyra

1.302.596 ₫

1.511.247 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

20 Oct - 21 Oct

A hotel room with three beds, a ceiling fan, wall-mounted air conditioning, and artwork.

A Sandusky Inn with a large red sign, a fenced pool area, and a parking lot.

A sign for Sandusky Inn with a pool area visible in the background.

A reception area with a wooden ceiling, a reception desk, and three framed pictures on the wall.

18. Sandusky Inn

8.2 km from Erie Sand Barrens Nature Preserve

Arzell Paul

1.640.803 ₫

1.866.414 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

28 Sept - 29 Sept

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

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

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

19. Best Western Norwalk

12.8 km from Erie Sand Barrens Nature Preserve

Fady

1.895.583 ₫

2.146.748 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A modern living room with a stone fireplace, a flat-screen TV mounted above it, a grey sofa, a small table, and a kitchen area with appliances.

A sign for Cedar Stables Inn & Suites at Boutique Hotel, featuring a directional arrow.

A crowded indoor venue with tables and chairs, featuring a prominent flag and various signs.

A modern room with a stone fireplace, a flat-screen TV, and a bench.

20. Cedar Stables Inn and Suites

9.4 km from Erie Sand Barrens Nature Preserve

Bradley

2.647.882 ₫

3.011.966 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

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Compare popular hotels close to Erie Sand Barrens Nature Preserve

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites Sandusky	9.2 Wonderful 365 reviews	View
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Milan – Sandusky Area by IHG	9.0 Wonderful 635 reviews	View
Tru by Hilton Sandusky, OH	9.2 Wonderful 623 reviews	View
Hampton Inn & Suites Sandusky/Milan	9.2 Wonderful 921 reviews	View
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Sandusky South, OH	9.0 Wonderful 1,005 reviews	View

Top Erie Sand Barrens Nature Preserve Hotel Reviews

Days Inn by Wyndham Sandusky / Cedar Point

8/10 Good

"The property was clean quiet cozy. It smelled a. It like marijuana smoke from other rooms but our room was fine. The toilet did have a leak when being flushed but other than that the room was good, perfect for an overbite stay."

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Sandusky South, OH

10/10 Excellent

"We had a lovely and enjoyable stay! Even though we arrived after 2 AM, the check-in was quick and hassle-free. The hotel was welcoming, comfortable, and perfect for our short stay. We truly enjoyed our time here and would be happy to stay again!"

Cedar Point's Express Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"We really only stayed for the one hour early entry and convenience of sleeping after a day in the park. Truly we did not use any amenities. We slept in and left. The room was nice and clean."

Great Wolf Lodge Sandusky OH

10/10 Excellent

"Suite Room is big, comfortable and clean. Love the balcony to be able to sit and Relax after a fun day. Lots of other things to do like bowling, arcade , build a bear store, candy store, Dunkin’s & gift shop! They have luggage carts as courtesy to take your belongings from car to room and back which makes everything so much easier. Water park was amazing. Food was really good at Gitchigoomie Rest. & it was not expensive at all. My daughter loved it so much."

Best Western Plus Sandusky Hotel & Suites

10/10 Excellent

"Convenient location, great staff, good amenities including breakfast. Near by restaurants and short drive to the theme park and downtown areas of attractions in Sandusky."

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Milan – Sandusky Area by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"Alli, atthe front desk, was wonderful in assisting getting me a first floor room which is helpful for me with my service dog. She was happy and smiling when I arrived was a relief after a long drive in heavy rainfall. The room, and entire hotel, was spotless and super nice. It is a great and convenient place to stay."

Quality Inn Milan - Sandusky

10/10 Excellent

"The staff was great and the room was very clean. Much appreciated by a weary traveler."

Springhill Suites By Marriott Sandusky

10/10 Excellent

"Beautiful place to stay very close to Cedar Point! Nice room very clean"

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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.

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. Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites Sandusky

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

3. Tru by Hilton Sandusky, OH

4. Hampton Inn & Suites Sandusky/Milan

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

6. Sawmill Creek by Cedar Point Resorts

7. Quality Inn & Suites Sandusky

8. South Shore Inn

9. Comfort Inn River's Edge

10. Explorer Rest & Recreation

11. Best Western Plus Sandusky Hotel & Suites

12. La Quinta Inn by Wyndham Sandusky near Cedar Point

13. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sandusky by IHG

14. Hampton Inn Sandusky-Central

15. The Wave at Marblehead

16. Springhill Suites By Marriott Sandusky

17. Econo Lodge Inn & Suites Sandusky South

18. Sandusky Inn

19. Best Western Norwalk

20. Cedar Stables Inn and Suites

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Top Erie Sand Barrens Nature Preserve Hotel Reviews

Days Inn by Wyndham Sandusky / Cedar Point

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Sandusky South, OH

Cedar Point's Express Hotel

Great Wolf Lodge Sandusky OH

Best Western Plus Sandusky Hotel & Suites

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Milan – Sandusky Area by IHG

Quality Inn Milan - Sandusky

Springhill Suites By Marriott 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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