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Cedar Point's Castaway Bay

3.0 star property
Family-friendly resort with 5 restaurants and free water park access

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Cedar Point's Castaway Bay offers families free water park access and a bowling alley. Guests can dine at five on-site restaurants, relax in the spa tub, or browse the shops. Near Pipe Creek Wildlife Area, the resort also features mini golf and several swimming pools.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Gym
  • Breakfast available
  • Hot Tub
  • 24/7 front desk

Room options

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Family Room, 1 Bedroom | In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Room, 1 Bedroom

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(13 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Microwave
Cable channels
  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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Standard Double Room | In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(115 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Microwave
Cable channels
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds

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Standard Room | In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room

7.2 out of 10
Good
(25 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Microwave
Cable channels
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the neighborhood

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2001 Cleveland Road, Sandusky, OH, 44870

What's nearby

  • Castaway Bay Waterpark - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Sports Force Parks at Cedar Point Sports Center - 3 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Ghostly Manor Thrill Center - 3 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • Great Wolf Lodge Sandusky - 5 min drive - 2.4 miles
  • Cedar Point - 7 min drive - 3.3 miles

Getting around

  • Sandusky Station - 5 min drive
  • Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE) - 56 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Thirsty Pony Restaurant - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Dianna's Deli & Restaurant - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Brick Oven Bistro - ‬2 min drive

About this property

Cedar Point's Castaway Bay

Family-friendly resort near Ghostly Manor Thrill Center
Located close to Pipe Creek Wildlife Area and Goofy Golf, Cedar Point's Castaway Bay provides free water park access, a bowling alley, and a terrace. For some rest and relaxation, visit the hot tub. Be sure to enjoy a meal at any of the 5 on-site restaurants. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as shopping on site and mini golf.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • An indoor pool and an outdoor pool, along with a waterslide and sun loungers
  • Free self parking
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), express check-out, and air hockey
  • ATM/banking services, a vending machine, and smoke-free premises
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the family-friendly amenities and helpful staff
Room features
All 237 rooms have comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to thoughtful touches like free WiFi and safes. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean rooms at the property.
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and free toiletries
  • 32-inch flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Refrigerators, microwaves, and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:30 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: USD 16.99 for adults and USD 12.99 for children
  • 5 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Famous Dave's (May 2025!)
  • High Tide Cafe
  • Rocket's Market
  • Sprinkle Shack
  • Surfside Beach Bar

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Air hockey
  • Arcade/game room
  • Bowling alley
  • Children's pool
  • Free children's club
  • Free water park
  • Hot tub
  • Indoor pool
  • Mini golf
  • Outdoor pool
  • Shopping
  • Waterslide

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Bowling alley
  • Children's pool
  • Free children's club
  • Free water park access
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini golf
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Waterslide

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Newspapers in lobby
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • On the waterfront
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 1 building
  • 4 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2004
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately USD 16.99 for adults and USD 12.99 for children

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
This property requires a deposit for first night and taxes.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Does Cedar Point's Castaway Bay have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool, an outdoor pool, and a children's pool.

Is Cedar Point's Castaway Bay pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Cedar Point's Castaway Bay?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Cedar Point's Castaway Bay?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Cedar Point's Castaway Bay?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Cedar Point's Castaway Bay located?

This family-friendly Sandusky resort is located on the waterfront, within 2 mi (3 km) of Pipe Creek Wildlife Area, Ghostly Manor Thrill Center, and Sports Force Parks at Cedar Point Sports Center. Goofy Golf and Maritime Museum of Sandusky are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Cedar Point's Castaway Bay Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 546 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 228 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 107 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 62 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 58 out of 1001 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, clean property, something for all families
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bret

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice stay
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
We had a good time .
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cecilia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel for young kids. Fun water park. Nice room.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Joselyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a great time.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shanna

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed out stay
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

debbie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We come here about every year its a wonderful place for family an kids. Waterpark is great an so is the arcade
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gayle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a wonderful family place. Kids had a blast! Clean rooms, nice people work here.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jose

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Great staff and beautiful family members
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Briana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is so convenient to Cedar Point. There are tons of things for kids to do. The staff is amazingly helpful and friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This was perfect for smaller children.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the castaway cove waterpark.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is the ideal spot for stay and play near Cedar Point, especially if it rains or storms.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Francis

Liked: Amenities
It was very enjoyable.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Jennifer

Hot Tub was not warm enough, property outdated and over priced for what it is
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Samira

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was convenient and clean
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

TONY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great time
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

nikki

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place Family friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect getaway, super clean!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joshua

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was amazing so was the water park we stayed for my sons birthday and he wants to come again so we will be coming again
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katelyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
First stay here and it was enjoyable. The kids had plenty of things to do for a whole day. The Waterpark was nice and so was our room. The arcade was a good size and we enjoyed the breakfast buffet in the morning. Highly recommended for family fun.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Latonya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a very nice in clean hotel in water park the staff was very friendly in I love how they had little shows for the kids
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The kids love the waterpark .
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tory

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
They had plenty of things to do for the kids. The water park has plenty of areas for everyone just wish they had a regular pool for the family.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms and waterpark!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

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