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The Cedar Motel

2.5 star property
A peaceful garden retreat with practical amenities like on-site shopping, WiFi, and luggage storage makes this motel a convenient base for travelers

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The Cedar Motel offers tranquility and practicality with a garden setting and an on-site grocery store. Amenities include WiFi, secure luggage storage, and extended parking. Guests consistently praise the helpful staff.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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Comfort Single Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

Comfort Single Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Garden
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
Blackout curtains
12 bathrooms
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Comfort Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

Comfort Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(12 reviews)

Highlights

Garden
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
Blackout curtains
12 bathrooms
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Comfort Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

Comfort Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(12 reviews)

Highlights

Garden
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
Blackout curtains
12 bathrooms
  • 19 sq m
  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Map
903 E Bayview Dr, Sandusky, OH, 44870

What's nearby

  • The Watering Hole Safari and Waterpark - 6 min drive - 8.8 km
  • Ottawa County Visitor's Bureau - 7 min drive - 10.2 km
  • Liberty Aviation Museum - 7 min drive - 10.6 km
  • Island Adventures Family Fun Center - 9 min drive - 12.0 km
  • African Safari Wildlife Park - 9 min drive - 10.2 km

Getting around

  • Sandusky Station - 13 min drive
  • Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE) - 64 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Toft's Ice Cream Parlor - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Cleats Club Seat Grille - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Dianna's Deli & Restaurant - ‬10 min drive

About this property

The Cedar Motel

Property highlights
The Cedar Motel provides amenities, such as a corner/local shop and a garden. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Free self-parking
  • Luggage storage and smoke-free property
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All rooms are individually furnished, and offer comforts such as air conditioning, as well as perks such as free WiFi and free bottled water.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • 12 bathrooms with baths or showers
  • Private gardens, fridges and microwaves

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Family friendly

  • Grocery/convenience store
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • 12 private bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Late check-out subject to availability

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 9 AM - 10:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 50, per pet, per day, plus a deposit of USD 50.0 per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
Up to 23 kg per pet

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet deposit: USD 50.0 per stay
  • Pet fee: USD 50 per pet, per day
  • 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 cash
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

Property is also known as

Cedar Motel Bay View
The Cedar Motel Motel
The Cedar Motel Sandusky
The Cedar Motel Motel Sandusky

Frequently asked questions

Is The Cedar Motel pet-friendly?

Yes, this motel allows cats and dogs with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet. There's a deposit of USD 50.0 per stay and a fee of USD 50 per pet, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at The Cedar Motel?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Cedar Motel?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at The Cedar Motel?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Where is The Cedar Motel located?

Situated in Sandusky, this motel is steps away from Sandusky Bay and Lake Erie. Resthaven Wildlife Area and The Watering Hole Safari and Waterpark are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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Reviews

The Cedar Motel Reviews

8.6

Excellent

9.0

Cleanliness

8.8

Location

9.2

Staff & service

8.6

Eco-friendliness

8.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 148 out of 264 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 70 out of 264 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 27 out of 264 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 264 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 264 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

james

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was very cozy and was perfect for what we need for the price we will be going back
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sheryl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean. Good restaurant right next door. The lady at check out was extremely nice.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great view of the bay and quite surrounds
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful nostalgic vintage motel. Well cared for and revitalized for a new generation. Really nice, simple stay right on the bay.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tori

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The front desk was super helpful, made it easy to check in and was super accommodating.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This motel is great. Clean, quiet, and just what we needed. Staff was excellent and made us feel right at home.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This was an amazing choice for our one night stay! The Cedar motel is a charming mix of nostalgia and modern convenience. The room was clean and comfortable. The small family owned place is friendly and helpful. The patio area is so beautiful and relaxing. Highly recommend!!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All good. Nice location on the bay. TV remote situation was complicated.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angie

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
I loved the lake view and the restaurant next door
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Mark

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
The rooms are super small and strong odor of ozone to cover smells
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Loren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is old and shows signs of wear but clean. It is surrounded by older homes. The rooms without the bay view are not as appealing.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

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

Our Favorite Place ☺️

Saundra & family are always welcoming, the rooms are very clean, they’re very pet friendly, and the Bay is the most beautiful & peaceful location. We will keep coming back!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeff

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hidden gem. Charming and quiet. Restaurant next door was great and convenient. Exceeded our expectations.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Kristie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We visited in late September so end of peak season. Room had coffee maker, fridge and microwave. It is small as advertised but we enjoyed the bay view. They also had an outdoor seating area with grill and fire pit which we did not use but it had a great view of bay as well. Office had complimentary snacks and ice. We would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is very quaint and lime atelping back in time to the days of roadside motels. Staff was exceptionally friendly.and the property was homey. Very simple yet nice. The bedding was nice and colorful not just basic whites.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

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

Great clean stay

Perfect for an overnight at cedar point. Clean/family owned and operated. Nice people and clean rooms, AC worked very well. What more can you ask for.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Greer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Right across from the lake… so beautiful. The woman in the office was so kind and accommodating! Room itself was clean, and we will 100% be coming back. Loved!!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Quick check-in at a nice family run motel. Location right on the lake was great and was within 20 minutes of Cedar Point. The room was small, but clean and comfortable. Nice people running the property.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scot

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We came on a 3 day fishing trip with my wife and 2 young boys ages 8 and 12. The motel is clean, and a comfy place to lay your head at night. The staff is very kind.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Schuyler

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

Great place

Second time staying here and no complaints. Staff was very friendly and helpful and Rooms are very clean
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

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

Cute retro vibe

Location was great. Room was clean, with everything we needed. We watched a sunset over the water right down the road and a sunrise over the water right from the motel.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julianne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We ended up coming back up the next 2 weekends. This Motel was awesome. It was just what we needed and out of the Cedar Point traffic. We were there because a friend of ours was very sick. The Woman and her son that runs were the nicest people. We will be going back up and using this motel for sure. It is between Sandusky and Port Clinton. Perfect little spot. Beautiful sunsets.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

BRIDGETT

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Our third or fourth time here. Location is great. Owners are phenomenal and always accommodating. Great people!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice place to stay for a couple nights. Clean and comfortable. Quiet. Nice size fridge and microwave.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean but no frills. It was fine for an overnight. Staff were very friendly and accommodating. Ice, snacks, bottled water all complimentary.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025