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Hotel Kilbourne Downtown Sandusky

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An outdoor seating area with tables and chairs, overlooking a marina with boats and a view of the water. - Hotel Kilbourne Downtown Sandusky (Sandusky)
A bar with a long counter, multiple stools, and a ceiling adorned with blue spherical decorations. - Hotel Kilbourne Downtown Sandusky (Sandusky)
A restaurant with a brick wall, large windows, and a wooden table. - Hotel Kilbourne Downtown Sandusky (Sandusky)
A reception desk with a black counter, a sign reading "Hotel Kilbourne," and a brick wall. - Hotel Kilbourne Downtown Sandusky (Sandusky)
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Located close to Jackson Street Pier and Maritime Museum of Sandusky, Hotel Kilbourne Downtown Sandusky provides a rooftop terrace, designer stores on site, and an outdoor entertainment area. The on-site Mexican cuisine restaurant, Oh Taco, offers brunch, lunch, dinner, and happy hour. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as 2 bars.

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9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

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

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

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  • Lake view
  • 37 sq m
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Elite Room, 1 King Bed, City View

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

About the neighborhood

Located in Historic Downtown Sandusky, a neighborhood in Sandusky, Hotel Kilbourne Downtown Sandusky is in the entertainment district and on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Jackson Street Pier and Marblehead Lighthouse, while Cedar Point and Kalahari Waterpark Resort are popular area attractions. Maritime Museum of Sandusky and Firelands Winery & Restaurant are two other places to visit that come recommended. Kayaking offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with rock climbing nearby. Visit our Sandusky travel guide
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223 West Water Street, Sandusky, OH, 44870

What's nearby

  • A sunset over a body of water with a large ship and rocky shoreline.
    Jackson Street Pier
    2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • A calm body of water with a single duck swimming, a distant ship, and a bridge in the background.
    Shoreline Park
    8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Merry-Go-Round Museum
    5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Sandusky History Museum at the Follett House
    8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Maritime Museum of Sandusky
    14 min walk - 0.8 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Bait House Brewery
    14 min walk
  • Circle K
    9 min walk
  • Sora & Oak Sushi Bar
    7 min walk
  • Sweet Cheekz Cafe n Bistro
    4 min walk
  • OH Taco
    2 min walk

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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

Things to do

  • Designer stores
  • Shopping
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • In a nature reserve
  • On the bay
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • 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

  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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)

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?

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 15-minute walk of Jackson Street Pier and Maritime Museum of Sandusky. Cedar Point and Firelands Winery & Restaurant are also within 6 mi (10 km). Sandusky Station is 28 minutes by foot.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Hotel Kilbourne Downtown Sandusky Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.6

Cleanliness

9.2

Location

9.4

Staff & service

9.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 499 out of 739 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 148 out of 739 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 55 out of 739 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 17 out of 739 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 20 out of 739 reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property is centrally located and within walking distance to many main attractions. Rooms are huge and nicely equipped with everything you need and more. Staff is super friendly and helpful. Highly recommend!!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

GAYLE

Great location and super friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

andrew

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Nice friendly staff, clean, great location
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Emily

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Great location!
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Beth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Bar was well stocked, loved the decor, and staff was super friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Vincent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

George

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The bar choices in the room were great! Wonderful location with friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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4/10 Poor

Christina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Andres

Had a great stay, room was amazing, the entire hotel was spotless.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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8/10 Good

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very cool, old school hotel. No frills, but clean and right downtown. Mexican restaurant in the lobby was pretty good as well.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I loved this hotel. Great location, spotless, and very kind people. There are also good restaurants around the area. Also, it is pet-friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Renee

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Room was very clean and had all the amenities you could need.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Elaine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loft room was very quaint and welcoming. Great location, and very attentive staff. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Abbey

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Room is perfect and clean. Front desk staff very friendly and informative.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Cariann

Great location!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
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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
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Linda

Excellent location and nice rooms! Always enjoy staying there!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
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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
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8/10 Good

Marisel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful room with nice view.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Being the time of year there wasn’t many people around. I can see where this is a big summer attraction and we will visit this hotel again. The staff was very friendly as were the bartenders.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

ginger

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quaint boutique hotel with a taco restaurant that was delicious
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Viet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Perfect stay for Bike week. Hotel is super cute and staff is very friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Sean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff and the property were all awesome.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
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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