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Hotel Kilbourne Downtown Sandusky

2.5 star property
Hotel with free parking, 3-minute walk to Jackson Street Pier

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2 bars/lounges, rooftop bar
Reception
Elite Room, 1 King Bed, City View | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, minibar
2 bars/lounges, rooftop bar
Lobby
Hotel Kilbourne's rooftop terrace and garden provide a serene escape near Shoreline Park. With 2 bars, an on-site Mexican restaurant, Oh Taco, luggage storage, coffee/tea in the lobby and helpful staff praised by previous guests for their attentive service.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Pet friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning

Room options

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, minibar

Luxury Room, 1 King Bed, City View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
  • 23 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Luxury Room, 1 King Bed, Lake View | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, minibar

Luxury Room, 1 King Bed, Lake View

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 28 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, minibar

Luxury Room, 2 King Beds, Lake View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
  • 37 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 King Beds

View all photos for Luxury Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, City View

Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, minibar

Luxury Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, City View

7.6 out of 10
Good
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 30 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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Elite Room, 1 King Bed, City View | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, minibar

Elite Room, 1 King Bed, City View

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 70 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
223 West Water Street, Sandusky, OH, 44870

What's nearby

  • Jackson Street Pier - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Shoreline Park - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Maritime Museum of Sandusky - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Castaway Bay Waterpark - 5 min drive - 2.7 miles
  • Cedar Point - 10 min drive - 4.6 miles

Getting around

  • Sandusky Station - 3 min drive
  • Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE) - 60 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bait House Brewery - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Daly's Irish Pub - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Barrel House Saloon - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪OH Taco - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Cameo Pizza - ‬14 min walk

About this property

Hotel Kilbourne Downtown Sandusky

Hotel near Jackson Street Pier
Located close to Shoreline Park and Maritime Museum of Sandusky, Hotel Kilbourne Downtown Sandusky provides a rooftop terrace, a garden, and 2 bars. The on-site Mexican cuisine restaurant, Oh Taco, offers brunch, lunch, dinner, and happy hour. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • Tour/ticket assistance, coffee/tea in the lobby, and an elevator
  • 1 meeting room, luggage storage, and a front-desk safe
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff and location
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and offer comforts such as fireplaces and premium bedding, in addition to perks like free WiFi and air conditioning.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding, Egyptian cotton sheets, and down comforters
  • Rainfall showers, designer toiletries, and hair dryers
  • 50-inch Smart TVs with Netflix, Hulu, and streaming services
  • Wardrobes/closets, refrigerators, and digital channels

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • 2 bars/lounges
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Moseley's Rooftop Bar
  • Oh Taco

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In a provincial park
  • Rooftop terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Thin carpet in room
  • Tile flooring in room
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 4 floors
  • Built in 2016
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Down comforter
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 50-inch smart TV with digital channels
  • Hulu
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Espresso maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Fireplace
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Late check-in fee: USD 50 for check-in between 11:00 PM and 9:00 AM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 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

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 25 per pet (varies based on length of stay), plus a one-time cleaning fee of USD 75
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total (up to 60 lbs per pet)
Pets cannot be left unattended
Specific rooms only; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

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

  • Pet fee: USD 25 per pet (varies based on length of stay) plus USD 75 one-time cleaning fee
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Late check-in fee: USD 50 for check-in between 11:00 PM and 9:00 AM

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 debit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Hotel Kilbourne Sandusky
Kilbourne Sandusky
Hotel Kilbourne Sandusky Ohio
Hotel Kilbourne Hotel
Hotel Kilbourne Sandusky
Hotel Kilbourne Hotel Sandusky

Frequently asked questions

Is Hotel Kilbourne Downtown Sandusky pet-friendly?

Yes, Hotel Kilbourne Downtown Sandusky allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 60 lbs per pet. There's a fee of USD 25 per pet, per night. A cleaning fee of USD 75 also applies. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Hotel Kilbourne Downtown Sandusky?

Self parking is free at this property; nearby parking is also free.

What time is check-in at Hotel Kilbourne Downtown Sandusky?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM. Late check-in is available from 11:00 PM– 9:00 AM for a fee of USD 50.

What time is check-out at Hotel Kilbourne Downtown Sandusky?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Hotel Kilbourne Downtown Sandusky located?

Located in Historic Downtown Sandusky, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Jackson Street Pier and Shoreline Park. Maritime Museum of Sandusky and Sandusky Speedway are also within 3 mi (5 km). Sandusky Station is 28 minutes by foot.

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Hotel Kilbourne Downtown Sandusky Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 448 out of 660 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 134 out of 660 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 47 out of 660 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 14 out of 660 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 17 out of 660 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lori

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Will stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very walkable
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Kelly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cute boutique hotel. Check-in was smooth. Great little gift shop attached.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

George

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice staff. A little noisy (our room was right about the bar). Would stay again, but likely request a room opposite the bar.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Excellent view. Staff was great and very friendly
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hunter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The restaurant and bar above and below the hotel respectively were very nice and enjoyable to stop at. I also liked the decorations and how large and comfortable the bed was. It's a great area to walk around too with lots of shops and restaurants to try.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Darlene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is a great small boutique hotel. Very clean the beds were excellent. The hotel was centrally located to everything. Really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cassandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Will be back!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Beth

Liked: Amenities
Absolutely adorable hotel. So clean, staff friendly! Will definitely stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is right across the street from the Jackson Street Pier. If you're planning a trip on Lake Erie from this docking area, it doesn't get any closer than Hotel Kilbourne. The room is really small and tidy. There is a bar on the main floor which is convenient. The folks working at this property couldn't have been any more inviting. Great experience for my wife & I.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Lisa

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
This hotel was way over priced for a tiny room that looked like it belonged in the red light district
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I like the area where the hotel was located, right by the water. Had many dining and entertainment options in the area. The hotel was clean, the room was a good size with nice amenities. The staff could have been more prompt to acknowledge and greeted us when we were trying to check in, but overall were a pleasant experience.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

kelly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love the view of the lake
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Elizabetht

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
We stayed one night with my husband and two teenage boys. Not family friendly at all! Front desk staff seemed annoyed that we were even there. Loved the hotel room but would not stay there again due to not feeling very welcome.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent boutique hotel!!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Excellent location and nice rooms! Always enjoy staying there!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Wayne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient to the ferry to Kelly Island. Very nice hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Salvador

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Had a great time and the room was great, definitely recommend to anyone looking for something unique and local while visiting the area.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Troy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really beautiful place to experience lake Erie. I will visit again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place for a quick getaway
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and front desk was very helpful!
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linden

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful stay in this very cool boutique hotel! Restaurant in hotel was also awesome!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

allison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff were great and we ate at the Mexican restaurant in the hotel which was fabulous too!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rodney

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooftop bar was great
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hotel, it’s location and its staff were awesome. Will definitely go back!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

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