Hotel Kilbourne Downtown Sandusky

Property class: 2.5
Lakefront hotel with 2 bars/lounges, near Jackson Street Pier

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Hotel Kilbourne Downtown Sandusky features a rooftop terrace and puts you within a 5-minute walk of Jackson Street Pier. Guests looking for a bite to eat can check out Oh Taco, which serves Mexican cuisine and is open for lunch and dinner. Also, Cedar Point and Kalahari Waterpark Resort are within a short drive. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff and location.
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Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Bar
$167
The current price is $189 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 14 - Nov 15

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A hotel room with a brick wall, a bed with white bedding, a window with a view of a building, and a nightstand with a lamp.

Luxury Room, 1 King Bed, City View (Luxury Room, 1 King Bed, City View)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(13 reviews)
  • City view
  • 23 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Luxury Room, 1 King Bed, Lake View

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(12 reviews)
  • Lake view
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A waterfront area with a dock, a boat, and a sign reading "Jackson Street Pier."

Luxury Room, 2 King Beds, Lake View

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(9 reviews)
  • Lake view
  • 37 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 King Beds

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A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a desk, and a TV.

Luxury Room, 1 King Bed, City View

7.6 out of 10
Good
(7 reviews)
  • City view
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A bedroom with a bed, bedside tables, a desk, a chair, a chandelier, curtains, and a mirror.

Elite Room, 1 King Bed, City View

  • City view
  • 70 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

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223 West Water Street, Sandusky, OH, 44870

What's nearby

  • Sandusky Bay - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Jackson Street Pier - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Merry-Go-Round Museum - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Shoreline Park - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Maritime Museum of Sandusky - 14 min walk - 1.3 km

Getting around

  • Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE) - 60 min drive
  • Toledo Express Airport (TOL) - 77 min drive
  • Cleveland, OH (BKL-Burke Lakefront) - 78 min drive
  • Cleveland, OH (CGF-Cuyahoga County) - 87 min drive
  • Sandusky Station - 28 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪Bait House Brewery - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Circle K - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Sora & Oak Sushi Bar - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪OH Taco - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Daly's Irish Pub - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Hotel Kilbourne Downtown Sandusky

  • Hotel Kilbourne Downtown Sandusky features a rooftop terrace and puts you within a 5-minute walk of Jackson Street Pier. Guests looking for a bite to eat can check out Oh Taco, which serves Mexican cuisine and is open for lunch and dinner. Also, Cedar Point and Kalahari Waterpark Resort are within a short drive. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff and location.

At a glance

Hotel size

    • 9 rooms
    • Arranged over 4 floors

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age: 21
    • Check-out time is 11 AM
    • Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

    • The front desk is open daily from 11:00 AM - 11:00 PM
    • Front desk staffed during limited hours
    • If you are planning to arrive after 11:00 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

Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 21

Children

    • No cribs (infant beds)

Pets

    • Pets allowed (dogs only, 1 total, up to 60 lbs per pet)*
    • Service animals welcome
    • Specific rooms only; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation*
    • Pets must be supervised

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
    • Free offsite parking nearby

Other information

    • Smoke-free property

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Reviews

Hotel Kilbourne Downtown Sandusky Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.6

Cleanliness

9.2

Location

9.4

Staff & service

9.4

Property conditions & facilities

Guest review summary

What guests liked

  • The on-site restaurant, Oh Taco, served great food with a quick service and excellent selection of drinks. (30 reviews)
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Reviews

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10/10 Exceptional

Great location. Would stay again.
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10/10 Exceptional

Our stay at Hotel Kilbourne was wonderful! The room was cozy and intimate, with an absolutely amazing view. The staff was warm, welcoming, and fantastic. We couldn’t have asked for a better experience. Zero complaints—we would absolutely stay here again!
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8/10 Very good

Nice hotel with friendly staff. Down home and pleasant. I was kept awake most of the night with noise from the bar music is my only down side...
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10/10 Exceptional

Great place to stay to be right in the downtown place of things to do
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10/10 Exceptional

Such a cute boutique hotel! We loved our stay. The bed was very comfortable and soft. We were upgraded to The Loft, which was great. Only complaints are that the TV volume was very low and couldn’t increase (not a big deal at all, we barely used the TV), and that the shower was not very hot and not great pressure (to be expected from an old building, also not a big deal for us). We’d definitely stay there again if we find ourselves planning another Sandusky trip. :)
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10/10 Exceptional

Great vibes, conveniently located, good food and drinks options
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10/10 Exceptional

We will definitely stay here again on our next visit to Cedar Point. Every staff member was friendly and enthusiastically helpful! We chose this hotel because of their stance as a LGBTQIA+ friendly safe space and by the end of our stay, we felt like family! The rooms and amenities are top notch and the location is great!
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8/10 Very good

We reserved the Loft Mini-Suite. It was a large suite that included a wet bar, espresso machine, alcohol and snack items for purchase, a king size bed, a large bathroom and shower and an outdoor balcony. It was a great home base while visiting family and friends in the area.
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10/10 Exceptional

Great location and super friendly staff
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10/10 Exceptional

Nice friendly staff, clean, great location
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10/10 Exceptional

Great location!
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10/10 Exceptional

Great clean room. will stay again!! Walking distance to a lot.
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10/10 Exceptional

Bar was well stocked, loved the decor, and staff was super friendly.
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10/10 Exceptional

It was awesome place.the goodies was a great idea but if used you pay extra 200.so we didn't even touch any it it .the bars was nice .the rooftop bar just needs to be bigger.but all the staff was wonderful .and very convenient to most other places like bars ,and resturant.we walked down to wake up waffle .it was awesome place to eat.the room was beautiful.
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8/10 Very good

Had a great stay, room was amazing, the entire hotel was spotless.
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10/10 Exceptional

The bar choices in the room were great! Wonderful location with friendly staff
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10/10 Exceptional

We came in as a couple and got the loft/penthouse room. The room was great! There are plenty of amenities in the room, including a huge 65-inch TV, a nice leather couch, a fridge, a microwave, and a coffee station. It also had a nice, comfy couch and a large King bed. I was shocked to see a nice balcony area too.
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10/10 Exceptional

I loved this hotel. Great location, spotless, and very kind people. There are also good restaurants around the area. Also, it is pet-friendly.
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8/10 Very good

Very cool, old school hotel. No frills, but clean and right downtown. Mexican restaurant in the lobby was pretty good as well.
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4/10 Fair

Here’s the thing….great place if I didn’t need sleep. Wonderful people, great decor and location, but there’s a bar under the room that blasts music until 1am.
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10/10 Exceptional

Room was very clean and had all the amenities you could need.
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10/10 Exceptional

Loft room was very quaint and welcoming. Great location, and very attentive staff. Would definitely stay again.
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10/10 Exceptional

Excellent location and nice rooms! Always enjoy staying there!
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10/10 Exceptional

Great location!
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10/10 Exceptional

Room is perfect and clean. Front desk staff very friendly and informative.