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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.

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

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

1. Sawmill Creek by Cedar Point Resorts

10.7 km from Erie Sand Barrens Nature Preserve

Melissa

S$179

includes taxes & fees

13 Oct - 14 Oct

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

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

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

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.

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

7.8 km from Erie Sand Barrens Nature Preserve

Ted

S$147

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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

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

3. Comfort Inn River's Edge

13.4 km from Erie Sand Barrens Nature Preserve

Cinda

S$110

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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

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

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

4. Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites Sandusky

6.3 km from Erie Sand Barrens Nature Preserve

Genevra

S$143

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

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

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

8.1 km from Erie Sand Barrens Nature Preserve

sam

S$110

includes taxes & fees

27 Oct - 28 Oct

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

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

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

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

6. South Shore Inn

9.4 km from Erie Sand Barrens Nature Preserve

Natalie

S$105

includes taxes & fees

5 Oct - 6 Oct

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

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.

7. Best Western Norwalk

12.8 km from Erie Sand Barrens Nature Preserve

Latoya

S$106

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.

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

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

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

8. Quality Inn & Suites Sandusky

6.1 km from Erie Sand Barrens Nature Preserve

Darrell

S$83

includes taxes & fees

29 Oct - 30 Oct

A hotel with a central courtyard featuring a swimming pool and outdoor seating.

A hotel lobby with blue and yellow seating, a flat-screen TV on the wall, and a window with an umbrella outside.

A hotel with a central swimming pool surrounded by sun umbrellas and lounge chairs.

A lobby with blue sofas and yellow cushions, a patterned carpet, and large green vases.

9. Cedar Point's Express Hotel

9.9 km from Erie Sand Barrens Nature Preserve

Ben

S$188

includes taxes & fees

8 Oct - 9 Oct

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

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

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

10. The Wave at Marblehead

19.4 km from Erie Sand Barrens Nature Preserve

Rachel

S$190

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A restaurant with multiple tables and chairs, a counter with a beverage dispenser, and a television mounted on the wall.

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, red seating area, and a view of the outside through a glass door.

An indoor swimming pool with a 3-foot no diving sign, surrounded by lounge chairs and tables.

A hotel reception desk with a water dispenser, a lamp, a coffee maker, and a trash bin.

11. Red Roof Inn Sandusky - Milan

7.7 km from Erie Sand Barrens Nature Preserve

Robert

S$96

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A table with a bottle of wine, glasses, cheese, and fruit.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a ceiling fan.

A modern apartment with a kitchen, living room, and dining area.

A modern living room with a flat-screen TV, a white cabinet with glass doors, a beige sofa, and a kitchen area with a microwave, refrigerator, and dining table.

12. Anchor Bay Inn and Suites

10.5 km from Erie Sand Barrens Nature Preserve

Linda

S$145

includes taxes & fees

3 Nov - 4 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 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 snack and beverage section with shelves stocked with various snacks and drinks.

13. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sandusky by IHG

9.5 km from Erie Sand Barrens Nature Preserve

SANDRIA

S$156

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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

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

14. La Quinta Inn by Wyndham Sandusky near Cedar Point

7.9 km from Erie Sand Barrens Nature Preserve

Leonard

S$95

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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.

15. Best Western Plus Sandusky Hotel & Suites

6.1 km from Erie Sand Barrens Nature Preserve

Kenyetta

S$109

includes taxes & fees

8 Oct - 9 Oct

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

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

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

16. Explorer Rest & Recreation

9.2 km from Erie Sand Barrens Nature Preserve

Ruby

S$126

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

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

A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand, a mirror, and a bathroom visible through an open door.

An electric vehicle charging station with a stop sign nearby.

17. Motel 6 Milan, OH - Sandusky

7.9 km from Erie Sand Barrens Nature Preserve

Paige

S$86

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

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.

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

18. Super 8 by Wyndham Sandusky

9.4 km from Erie Sand Barrens Nature Preserve

Tesha

S$89

includes taxes & fees

21 Oct - 22 Oct

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

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.

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

19. Econo Lodge Inn & Suites Sandusky South

7.7 km from Erie Sand Barrens Nature Preserve

Matthew

S$74

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

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

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

A compact bathroom with a toilet, sink, and a hairdryer mounted on the wall.

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

20. Sandusky Inn

8.2 km from Erie Sand Barrens Nature Preserve

Arzell Paul

S$92

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

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Compare popular hotels close to Erie Sand Barrens Nature Preserve

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Sawmill Creek by Cedar Point Resorts	9.4 Exceptional 1,076 reviews	View
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Milan – Sandusky Area by IHG	9.0 Wonderful 637 reviews	View
Comfort Inn River's Edge	8.6 Excellent 1,005 reviews	View
Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites Sandusky	9.2 Wonderful 368 reviews	View
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Sandusky South, OH	9.0 Wonderful 1,002 reviews	View

Top Erie Sand Barrens Nature Preserve Hotel Reviews

Comfort Inn Sandusky

10/10 Excellent

"Great"

Days Inn by Wyndham Sandusky / Cedar Point

8/10 Good

"The hotel had friendly staff, clean and cozy rooms, plenty of parking, and was located in a central area surrounded by restaurants, places to shop, and gas stations."

Cedar Point's Castaway Bay

8/10 Good

"Clean up to date hotel. Our only complaint is the mattress. The springs were noticeable and uncomfortable and the air conditioning made a weird noise when it was coming on"

Sleep Inn Sandusky

8/10 Good

"Property close to restaurants, freeway and cedar point. Pool and hot tub were nice. Room was clean. Dated but good"

Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites Sandusky

10/10 Excellent

"Easy and nice"

Best Western Plus Sandusky Hotel & Suites

10/10 Excellent

"The best western was a great stay and the location was grand and central to all of Sandusky fun and attractions"

Econo Lodge Inn & Suites Sandusky South

10/10 Excellent

"Great people and a place to lay your head."

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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. Sawmill Creek by Cedar Point Resorts

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

3. Comfort Inn River's Edge

4. Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites Sandusky

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

6. South Shore Inn

7. Best Western Norwalk

8. Quality Inn & Suites Sandusky

9. Cedar Point's Express Hotel

10. The Wave at Marblehead

11. Red Roof Inn Sandusky - Milan

12. Anchor Bay Inn and Suites

13. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sandusky by IHG

14. La Quinta Inn by Wyndham Sandusky near Cedar Point

15. Best Western Plus Sandusky Hotel & Suites

16. Explorer Rest & Recreation

17. Motel 6 Milan, OH - Sandusky

18. Super 8 by Wyndham Sandusky

19. Econo Lodge Inn & Suites Sandusky South

20. Sandusky Inn

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Top Erie Sand Barrens Nature Preserve Hotel Reviews

Comfort Inn Sandusky

Days Inn by Wyndham Sandusky / Cedar Point

Cedar Point's Castaway Bay

Sleep Inn Sandusky

Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites Sandusky

Best Western Plus Sandusky Hotel & Suites

Econo Lodge Inn & Suites Sandusky South

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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