South Shore Inn

Was not impressed by this place at all! False advertising on the free wifi and the free breakfast because neither was offered to us! The room was dirty and quite small. Shower area was not useful to anyone over 5’8. Definitely would never settle on this hotel ever again.

This is a solid, no-​frills hotel, perfect for an overnight stay before or after the amusement park. The bed was comfortable and clean. The room didn’t have a coffee maker, which was disappointing. The sign at the restaurant off the lobby said they served breakfast in the morning but they were closed in the morning… we weren’t planning to eat there but they probably should have changed or taken down the sign.

This was exactly what we were looking for!
Took a large group of teenagers to cedar point and needed a place to crash. The staff worked with me to get the rooms together and on the inside of the building. They had pizza to order and it was ready for us when we got back from the park. They even made a specialty pizza for a student who had allergies!!! Amazingly impressive
The rooms were very clean, beds were great (I like mine a little firm), the bathrooms looked like they had been updated recently. Restaurant was clean. Pizza was GREAT!
We didn’t get in till 1am so I don’t know how noisy it was, we had rooms right above the bar and could hear people talking occasionally but nothing disturbing.
We WILL be using this place for ALL out cedar point trips and I will be recommending it to any group (or family) heading to cedar point.

We stopped here, like many others, to sleep close to Cedar Point and hit the park early the next morning. The kids were thrilled that the pool was open til midnight so they could swim after dinner. If you plan on hanging out at the pool that late but not swimming, bring bug spray! I think I nearly got carried away ‘supervising’ the swimmers.
Overall, our room was clean and comfortable. I didn’t shower, since I was just getting ready to sweat at the park the whole next day, but the other adults in our party did and I didn’t hear any complaints. Our room also had a fridge and microwave.
I did miss the little soap bars that usually are around. The wall dispensers probably get the job done (our soap was empty, but there was shampoo in the shower), but it would be nice to see what soap you’re using.
For a quick overnight on your way to or from Cedar Point, I’d recommend the South Shore Inn.

Really close and convenient to Cedar Point. We don’t have kids and never went to the pool so I can’t comment on that, but if you’re not interested in the pool I recommend an inside room. We got one by chance and it seemed a lot quieter than the outside rooms.
Beds were OK. The only thing left when I booked was a two double bed room. My husband and I ended up sleeping in separate beds. Sad. Shower was a little weird because the shower head seemed to placed for someone 5′ or shorter. However, we were only there for less than 9 hrs, so for the amount of time we were there for much needed sleep, it was a great little motel. Definitely older and a little outdated, but it was super clean, and the staff was very friendly. I originally tried to book on
but had a lot of trouble, so I went to the hotel website and booked the room for only $ 5 more.
Added bonus, this motel has a bar/​restaurant right on property. We went downstairs and grabbed a quick bite to eat and a glass of wine. Much needed after a long day at the amusement park. I needed to make an ice pack for my leg and one of the members of the bar staff helped me by getting me a ziplock bag. It’s the little things that are so nice.
I would definitely recommend for a short stay if you are looking for budget friendly and close to the park.

My family and I were spending one night here so that we could just wake up and head right over to Cedar Point (which is only a few minutes away). When we walked into our room we were expecting the worst but thankfully were wrong. The room had two double beds and six pillows all of which were pretty comfortable. The décor was a bit outdated, it reminded me of my grandmas old house. The bathroom was rather on the small side with a shower that I would not recommend to anyone over 5’5 (It does have good water pressure though!). There is a pool here with a small water slide for the kids and it seemed clean enough. There is only one major issue with this place and that is that the walls are paper thin! We could hear everyone up at the crack of dawn! Overall it’s good for a one night trip but not a long vacation.

Ok the people there were great too us considering we were stuck in ohio due too car problems but the pool was dirty, and the beds cover has idk ours had a cig burn on it so uh its good for low budget but have fun: D

Not a bad place to stay. Like some of the reviews have mentioned, the décor could use an update. Our room was clean, comfortable and not expensive. They have a pool and a jacuzzi that they will leave open late for you if you ask. The staff is friendly. It’s a great place to stay if you only need it for a night or two. I wouldn’t spend more then that. Mostly because the room lacks the «basic» things that most rooms come with, like a microwave and a mini fridge.

We found this place at the last minute due to a storm ruining our camping plans. We got the deluxe king and were very pleased. The room was super clean and quiet. The bed was comfy and warm. The jacuzzi tub was a nice bonus! We will definitely be back!

This is a great budget friendly hotel; very clean, well maintained, great restaurant on site and very nice pool area. A bit dated, but VERY well maintained and clean! If you are looking for a budget friendly room, do yourself a favor and book at the South Shore Inn.

Room was very clean and inexpensive. The beds were soft and comfortable. There is a restaurant on premise but information was not given at time of check in about it. It would have been nice to have info in the room or provided at check in.
Very close to cedar point and perfect for a short stay!!!

Broke college kids always have to do a trip to Cedar Point. It’s some sort of college coming of age tradition I guess… right? Well, my friends and I decided to do it and to do it as cheap as possible.
Granted, I wasn’t the one who found this hotel, but the way my friend described it, I was horrified of what we would find when we got there.
We drove down on Friday evening and checked in late Friday night. There were no problems and Dawnisha, who worked the front desk, was very accommodating. We received our room keys and went upstairs expecting roaches, mice, and at least a few questionable stains on the sheets.
We walked in and we were pleasantly surprised. What greeted us was a clean room, two beds, six pillows… all in all… a standard hotel room (albeit with a strange scent, but we survived). Also, to be clear… no roaches. No mice. And only a couple of questionable stains.
We had ordered a rollaway bed, but it wasn’t in the room. We called the front desk and Dawnisha said she would get it to us right away. We did have to help her bring one upstairs though, since all of them on the second floor were taken. As the only guy on the trip, I was assigned the rollaway and it was uncomfortable as hell, but at the price we paid for two nights, I really didn’t care.
All in all, a decent hotel for a great price. Sure, it’s not 5 star, but if you’re looking for a hotel on a budget, you probably can’t do any better. It’s located about 2 miles away from the park, about as close as you can get without actually staying in the Cedar Point «resorts.» A great place to crash after a long day of screaming your head off on awesome coasters.

On a sort-​of last-​minute trip to Sandusky, we were searching up and down the main road for a cheap but good hotel to stay in on Sunday night. We decided to stop at nearly every hotel, compare prices & amenities, and then select one. South Shore was the second hotel we went to. The man behind the counter originally quoted us at $ 98/​night. My husband and I felt that was pricey and were about to leave when he said, «How about $ 70/​night?» Much better offer, but we still wanted to shop around. We left. We went to other hotels, we found out how ridiculously overpriced some of the lower-​end hotels were, and unexpectedly ended up back at South Shore to get a room!
Because we came back, the man behind the service desk decided to give us one of the best available rooms for the night at the low price he quoted us earlier. It was very generous and hospitable of him to do that for us! We were given a room inside the actual hotel building — not the ones with outside access near the pool (which is open until midnight! Whoa!).
Our room was just perfect (and more than we expected). We had an extremely soft & comfortable king-​sized bed, an area by the window with a table and two chairs for eating meals, a decent television (that my husband used — not me), a wet bar, and a very clean bathroom with a large jacuzzi/​jet tub! The bathroom also had soap and lotion dispensers on the wall next to the sink, and shampoo/​shower gel dispensers in the shower. Very neat! We pretty much used everything in that room during our stay.
If we ever need a hotel in this area again, we’re coming here — hands down.

This place was… OK.
Yes the price is cheap for comparable hotels in the area. It’s a bit off the strip, and a little bit from Cedar Point, but still a quick easy drive. The thing is though… is yes it’s a motel, with outside doors… but the sound proofing is next to non existent!
Unfortunately it seemed that we came on the same evening as a prom or some other teenage party night, as one side of the place was full of rowdy kids (and I’m not some crotchety old person I’m 28 so that’s saying something) They were playing music from their cars and being overall loud and annoying. We even had the room on the far side tucked in a corner, and it was still unbearably loud. We did call the front desk who must have told them to turn it down as they did… a tiny bit…
The rooms were standard, had a mini fridge, and the beds comfortable. Just the sound throughout the night was a bit much even for the cheap price. Again it is a great price in the area and a decent location, just ask for a room on the outside and you might be better off where you’re away from the parking lot/​courtyard noise.

Taking in consideration the price, and other options in the area that are more expensive, this isn’t a bad place to stay if you are visiting Cedar Point. We were in a two room suite, it is not huge, it is not incredibly modern, but it is clean and sufficient. You can shut the door between the two rooms. We had two adults and 4 children. The breakfast is OK, when we stayed they offered DIY belgian waffles, cereal, toast, OJ and coffee. The pool is nice, but although it is «heated», when we arrived it didn’t seem incredibly warm. The jacuzzi was also just warm, not hot. That still did not stop our kids from enjoying both. So– for the price, I believe it’s a good place to stay and I’d return with my family.

Stayed here for the third time for our annual Cedar Point trip. We slept 6 people comfortably in the two room suite. It had a foldout sofa sleeper, two beds and a moveable two seated couch type of furniture. It was a little less than $ 190. Don’t let the outdated sign fool you because the rooms are clean and modern with flat screens.