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title: "Explorer Rest & Recreation, Sandusky (OH) | StayVersus"
description: "Explorer Rest & Recreation in Sandusky (OH): rated 9.4 by guests, 2-star. Amenities, location and nearby alternatives compared side by side."
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Hotel · ★★
# Explorer Rest & Recreation

Ranch Wood, Sandusky (OH), United States

9.4 ·  Exceptional 19 reviews ·  #2 #2 of 18 in Sandusky (OH) ·  4.5/5 on Google, 109 reviews ·  2.8 Location score
## About Explorer Rest & Recreation

Explorer Rest & Recreation is a hotel in Ranch Wood, Sandusky (OH), United States. It holds a 2-star rating. Guests rate it 9.4 out of 10 across 19 reviews. Facilities include free parking, free wi-fi. It is 1.1 km from the centre of Sandusky (OH). The nearest airport, Erie-Ottawa International Airport, is 19 km away.

- **Type:** Hotel

- **Star rating:** ★★

- **Rooms:** 1

- **Price level (hotel website):** $$

- **Smoking:** Smoke-free property

- **Other stays within 500 m:** 1

2227 Cleveland Rd W, Sandusky [explorerlodge.com](http://explorerlodge.com/)

## How Explorer Rest & Recreation scores

Better rated than 91% of hotels in Sandusky (OH)

-   Guest rating **9.4**
-   Location **2.8**
-   Beach access **2.1**

Sandusky (OH) average

## Rating on Google

4.5/5

109 Google reviews

From the property’s public Google Maps listing. It is shown for reference and is not part of the StayVersus score.

## Amenities

### Internet

-   Free Wi-Fi

### Parking & transport

-   Free parking

### In the rooms

-   Air conditioning

### Policies

-   Smoke-free

Based on the property listing at our booking partner.

## Location

- **Location score:** **2.8**/10

- **Walk grade:** **15**/100 Car recommended

- **Restaurants & cafés within 500 m:** **2**

- **Sights within 1 km:** **0**

<table class="dist" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><tbody data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest beach<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""></span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">2.4 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">5 min drive</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest airport<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Erie-Ottawa International Airport</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">19 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">42 min drive</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Distance to the centre<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Sandusky (OH)</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">1.1 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">19 min walk</span></td></tr></tbody></table>

### Sights nearby

-   SFP Sandusky Local1.3 km
-   Pipe Creek Wildlife Area in Sandusky1.3 km
-   Skateworld1.7 km
-   Ghostly Manor Thrill Center1.8 km

## Explorer Rest & Recreation: in detail

Explorer Rest & Recreation provides flawless service and all the necessary facilities for visitors. Share your photos and respond to emails at your convenience, thanks to the free Wi-Fi internet access offered by hotel. The hotel maintains a completely smoke-free zone, providing a breathable atmosphere. Each accommodation at Explorer Rest & Recreation is thoughtfully created and adorned to provide visitors with a comfortable, home-like atmosphere. In select rooms of the hotel, guests can enjoy the advantage of having air conditioning available for their convenience. In select rooms, guests can enjoy a touch of amusement with the availability of television for their entertainment.

### Compare

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## Questions about Explorer Rest & Recreation

### How do guests rate Explorer Rest & Recreation?

Explorer Rest & Recreation has a guest rating of 9.4 out of 10 from 19 reviews, which is better than 91% of rated hotels in Sandusky (OH).

### Is there parking at Explorer Rest & Recreation?

Yes, the listing mentions free parking.

### How far is Explorer Rest & Recreation from the airport?

The nearest airport, Erie-Ottawa International Airport, is 19 km away in a straight line.

### Is Explorer Rest & Recreation close to the beach?

The nearest beach is 2.4 km from the hotel.

### How many rooms does Explorer Rest & Recreation have?

Explorer Rest & Recreation has 1 rooms.

Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. [How we score](https://stayversus.com/en/about/)

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