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Anchor Bay Inn and Suites

2.0 star property
Motel with free parking, a short walk to Lake Erie

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, memory-foam beds, individually furnished
Terrace/patio
Private kitchen
Living area
Living area

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included
  • Air conditioning

Room options

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, memory-foam beds, individually furnished

Luxury Suite

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, memory-foam beds, individually furnished

Premium Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, memory-foam beds, individually furnished

Premium Suite, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchen
Fridge
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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Living area

Deluxe Suite

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Dining table
Smart TV
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Large Single Sofa Bed

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Living area

Standard Suite, 1 Bedroom

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchen
Fridge
Smart TV
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, memory-foam beds, individually furnished

Deluxe Suite

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, memory-foam beds, individually furnished

Executive Suite

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, memory-foam beds, individually furnished

Standard Single Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(14 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
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About the area

Map
4401 Venice Rd., Sandusky, OH, 44870

What's nearby

  • Jackson Street Pier - 8 min drive - 6.2 km
  • Castaway Bay Waterpark - 12 min drive - 8.9 km
  • Great Wolf Lodge Sandusky - 12 min drive - 10.0 km
  • Sports Force Parks at Cedar Point Sports Center - 14 min drive - 11.1 km
  • Cedar Point - 17 min drive - 12.4 km

Getting around

  • Sandusky Station - 6 min drive
  • Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE) - 61 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Toft Dairy - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Cobbs Drive-In - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Anchor Bay Inn and Suites

Motel near Lake Erie
Anchor Bay Inn and Suites provides everything that you need. Active travellers can enjoy hiking/biking trails at this motel. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Free self-parking
  • Express check-out, express check-in and an off-lead area
  • Bike tour information and bike parking
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All rooms are individually furnished, and offer comforts such as premium bedding and air conditioning, in addition to thoughtful touches such as free WiFi.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding, memory foam beds and free cots/infant beds
  • Shower/bath combinations, free toiletries and hairdryers
  • Microwaves, coffee/tea makers and heating

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

Things to do

  • Bicycle tours
  • Hiking/biking trails

Family friendly

  • Free cot
  • In-room microwave

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (on request)

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Free cot
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Memory foam mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Cleaning supplies
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Individual furnishings

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and smart lock details; access will be through a private entrance

Access methods

Private entrance, smart lock

Pets

Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 100.00 per accommodation, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
An off-lead area is available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Free cots are available on request at the property

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Administrative fee: USD 10.00 per accommodation, per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 100.00 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

Property is also known as

Anchor Bay And Suites Sandusky
Anchor Bay Inn and Suites Motel
Anchor Bay Inn and Suites Sandusky
Anchor Bay Inn and Suites Motel Sandusky

Frequently asked questions

Is Anchor Bay Inn and Suites pet-friendly?

Yes, dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of USD 100.00 per accommodation, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Anchor Bay Inn and Suites?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Anchor Bay Inn and Suites?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Anchor Bay Inn and Suites?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Anchor Bay Inn and Suites located?

Situated in Sandusky, this motel is within a 5-minute walk of Sandusky Bay and Lake Erie. Central Park is 3 mi (4.8 km) away.

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Anchor Bay Inn and Suites Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 73 out of 115 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 26 out of 115 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 115 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 115 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 115 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Shelby

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and nice place to stay! Loved the easy entry with the code and loved the room and 2 bathrooms!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Catilynn

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and close to everything!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property was very clean inside with great AC! SUPER close to Cedar point and downtown Sandusky with very easy check in check out instructions.! Hotel staff was very receptive with information and help! Would highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness
Very clean! They say in the listing that they offer a crib upon request but they did not have one so just prepare for that if needed. Other than that checkin was very easy the room was clean and quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

mohamed

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very helpful and she give us a very nice suit instead of our room because the room was not ready or even cleaned up

10/10 Excellent

Alicia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a clean room with easy self check in. When we were the only ones in the building, we got upgraded free of charge which was kind of them. It was a perfect stay for two adults taking a weekend away from the kids. There was a bit of noise pollution, which is the only reason for the four stars on the "area around the property"
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sophie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice and clean good little spot to stay at!!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great place to stay!

Super clean! One of the most comfortable hotel bed ever and the pillows were amazing.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ellen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Check in was very smooth (electronic entry)...very clean room! Nice, small room with a little kitchen counter/coffee area. Great stay!!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Caitlin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice quiet and super convenient with the door codes:)
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was quiet, very clean, and comfy. Very nice set up and we slept great!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Johnny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quite property clean and very comfortable bed
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

Jaime

Anchor Bay markets itself as a lakeside retreat and charges premium rates, but in reality they are a remodeled roadside motel. The room was fine and the decor was cute, but I had an issue with the smart locks and later the excessive roadside noise. At first, I couldn’t get out of the room, and then I couldn’t lock the door behind me as I was leaving. This caused me to panic due to my claustrophobic tendencies. I called the manager for help, but instead of offering support, she dismissed my concerns, saying I was “perfectly safe” and argued that my claustrophobia was not caused by the locks (huh?). The conversation got worse, with her comparing my situation to ordering steak and then not liking it. She hung up on me after refusing any assistance. To top it off, I couldn’t sleep all night because of the noise from traffic and trains. I woke up to realize there also was no walking trail or nice view. All in all, I would not stay there again due to the noisy location and the difficult manager who lacked basic customer service skills to say the least.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Did the job!

Room was clean and recently renovated. Accommodated my needs for the short stay. Would recommend, especially for the price
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charlene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Efficient and easy checking in and out. Beautiful room. Bed and pillows very comfy!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice stay

We had a good stay, the location for us was great. Close enough to the different marinas, and the city but not quite in the busyness. We loved that Toft’s ice cream was right down the road. The small kitchenette room was just right for a small family of 3, as we like to eat in more than out.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful place will stay again when in the area even had a spot outside the kids could play
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Abhilasha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

charlotte

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy electronic check in/out. Room was clean & good sized. I was there for a triathlon & they were very accommodating to racers.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Older converted Motel. We stayed in a 2 room suite. We had 2 bathrooms with showers that really helped save time. Area is decent. Access to Cedar Point and other local attractions is extremely efficient. We would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Shannon

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness
The room was updated. Beds were comfortable. Unfortunately the shower was very dirty. There were a ton of dead bugs on the couch and windowsills.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Dennis

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a pretty good place,except for the racoons, cats and who knows what else that sounded like they were in the room all night running around
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Melinda

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
If you just needed a clean bed with no extras then this place is it.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Ryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was old but Was Clean. Smell a lil musty and the A/C was struggling. Overall good value. We would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Amazing Owners!!!

Derek and Kristin, the owners, were fantastic! Very personable and willing to accommodate our large group. I would definitely stay there again!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022