Anchor Bay Inn and Suites

2.0 star property
Motel with free parking, a short walk to Lake Erie
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
December 2024
January 2025

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Children's activities
Premium Suite, 1 Bedroom | Living area
Luxury Suite | Living area
Standard Single Room
Terrace/patio

Reviews

8.8 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

Map
4401 Venice Rd., Sandusky, OH, 44870
  • Sandusky Speedway
    6 min drive
  • Central Park
    6 min drive
  • Merry-Go-Round Museum
    6 min drive

Room options

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

Premium 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

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

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

Standard Suite, 1 Bedroom

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

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

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

Standard Single Room

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

Sandusky

Anchor Bay Inn and Suites places you steps from Sandusky Bay and within a short 5-minute stroll of Lake Erie. Highlights at this motel include free in-room WiFi. .This pet-friendly motel offers express check-in and express check-out. Bring your pet along and take advantage of this property's pet-friendly amenities, such as an off-lead area. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .Attractions within a 20-minute drive of this Sandusky motel include Kalahari Waterpark Resort and Cedar Point.

What's nearby

  • Jackson Street Pier - 7 min drive - 5.7 km
  • Castaway Bay Waterpark - 10 min drive - 8.4 km
  • Great Wolf Lodge Sandusky - 11 min drive - 10.2 km
  • Sports Force Parks at Cedar Point Sports Center - 12 min drive - 10.6 km
  • Cedar Point - 15 min drive - 11.6 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 with free parking, a short walk to Lake Erie
As a guest of Anchor Bay Inn and Suites, you'll find express check-in and express check-out. The front desk is open around the clock. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Sandusky motel.

  • 16 guestrooms or units
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Smoking in designated areas
Anchor Bay Inn and Suites offers 16 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors, and features a hairdryer and free toiletries. This individually furnished accommodation includes desks. Memory foam beds feature premium bedding. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)). Microwaves and coffee/tea makers are provided. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit. Hypo-allergenic bedding, change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Cots/infant beds (complimentary) are also available. Housekeeping is provided on request.

Languages

English

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

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 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: USD 100.00 per accommodation, per stay
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • An off-lead area is available
  • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Free cots (infant beds)!

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Administrative fee: USD 10.00 per accommodation, per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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 security system and a first aid kit
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit in all accommodation.

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

What is the cancellation policy at Anchor Bay Inn and Suites?

Anchor Bay Inn and Suites offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at Anchor Bay Inn and Suites?

Yep, Anchor Bay Inn and Suites has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Anchor Bay Inn and Suites?

The closest beach to Anchor Bay Inn and Suites is Nickel Plate Beach (19.1 km).

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Anchor Bay Inn and Suites?

No, Anchor Bay Inn and Suites does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Anchor Bay Inn and Suites?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Anchor Bay Inn and Suites?

Dogs are welcome at Anchor Bay Inn and Suites, with dog exercise areas on offer.

Anchor Bay Inn and Suites Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 60 out of 98 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 23 out of 98 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 98 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 98 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 98 reviews" "

9.2/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Janice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Brenda

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice basic suite
The Anchor Bay was a convenient location to get to beaches, restaurants, stores and boat launches. It was a cute suite to use as a home base for a few days. It would be nice if a small table were added for eating - to go with the kitchenette. Also, the dishes/utensils provided weren’t as complete as we’d expect - ie no cups/glasses (mugs only), no non-stick friendly spatulas, no baking dishes.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Johnny

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

8/10 Good

James

Travelled with family
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

8/10 Good

Charlene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Birthday retreat
This place is pristine when it comes to cleanliness. The only recommendations I could make is a night light in the bathroom. Also it could use a light in the kitchenette area. The bed is very comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 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

Alexandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Cute and manageable
Super cute from the start. The only thing that was an instant notice was the smell, just musty but it changed once we showered and used our own products so no big deal. The bed was incredibly comfortable and if I would have adjusted the ac unit to blow the fan all night, I would have had a fantastic night sleep. But the ac unit was loud so when it hit temp and turned off it was a drastic change so I woke up every time. The walls are also very thin so having the fan/ac unit on was nice since it drowned out the others and was a comfortable noise to sleep with. The shower head was way too low and that is our biggest issue with our stay. When you’re 5’7” and still have to duck to wet your hair, makes for an uncomfortable shower. Other than that, the location was great and the effort into remodeling an old motel was definitely noticed and done well!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ramona

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was so clean and very comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Jamie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
We really enjoyed our stay here. The staff were kind, responsive, compassionate, and flexible! Having three separate living areas allowed us to spread out and having two bathrooms was perfect for three girls getting ready. The space is super cute and conveniently located to recreation, shopping, & dining. We will absolutely stay again when we return next summer. For all the good, there is opportunity to improve in attention to detail. The ice tray was broken, no kitchen towels, one bathroom had only a tiny bit of hand soap left. Walmart was close by and I did not at all mind fixing these things. The bedding was not soft but a quick trip to Kohls fixed that. The beds themselves and the pillows are super comfortable. I'd recommend staying here unless you're looking for 5-star polish. This is for casual stays but you'll have a great time.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Travelled with family
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

6/10 Okay

Ryan

Travelled with family
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

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
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

2/10 Terrible

Maria

Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
There was bugs and the window areas weren’t clean
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Hope

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Biggest suggestion would be to put grab bars in the bathrooms.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Michael

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Breona

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Seemed like you were in your own studio apartment.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

JK

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was fine. I dont know the area.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

6/10 Okay

David, San Gabriel

Liked: Staff & service
I did like the property. Hot tub and pool were filled in. Bathroom sink was slow to drain. It was comfortable and clean. Fridge micro and keurig machine all good. TV and AC all good . Bed was comfy. I’d stay again in a pitch.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Alesha

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall not bad for the price. However there was a lot of dust and dirt on the bathroom floor behind the sink and toilet. The bathroom sink would get clogged when running the water for more than a few seconds.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Melinda

Travelled with partner
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

8/10 Good

Hua

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We spent two night to watch total solar eclipse here. Very clean and great managed property. Located in safe, quiet region with easy access to highways, and close to islands and great lakes. Some distant sounds of train can be heard at night. But it's not a concern to us at all. Management is definitely outstanding. We were not just provided necessary info, but also some great idea about events in the area. They even provided glassed for solar eclipse watching. I were told some facility updates would be scheduled. That would make the property more interesting. We'd love another visit in future.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Francisco

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

2/10 Terrible

Robert

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023