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Hotel Kilbourne Downtown Sandusky

2.5 star property
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Lunch, dinner and brunch served
2 bars/lounges, rooftop bar
2 bars/lounges, rooftop bar
Lobby sitting area
Lobby

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Bar

Explore the area

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223 West Water Street, Sandusky, OH, 44870
  • Place, Jackson Street Pier
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Merry-Go-Round Museum
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Shoreline Park
    ‪8 min walk‬
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A hotel room with a brick wall, a bed with white bedding, a window with a view of a building, and a nightstand with a lamp.

Luxury Room, 1 King Bed, City View (Luxury Room, 1 King Bed, City View)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(11 reviews)
  • City view
  • 23 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Luxury Room, 1 King Bed, Lake View | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar, individually decorated

Luxury Room, 1 King Bed, Lake View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(10 reviews)
  • Lake view
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar, individually decorated

Luxury Room, 2 King Beds, Lake View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • Lake view
  • 37 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 King Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a desk, and a TV.

Luxury Room, 1 King Bed, City View

7.6 out of 10
Good
(7 reviews)
  • City view
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Elite Room, 1 King Bed, City View | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar, individually decorated

Elite Room, 1 King Bed, City View

  • City view
  • 70 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Hotel Kilbourne Downtown Sandusky

Along with a restaurant, this smoke-free hotel has 2 bars/lounges and a snack bar/deli. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, a rooftop terrace, coffee/tea in a common area and gift shops/newsstands are on-site.
Hotel Kilbourne Downtown Sandusky offers 9 accommodations with fireplaces and minibars. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. Guests can make use of the in-room fridges and espresso makers. Bathrooms include a shower, designer toiletries, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

This Sandusky hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. 50-inch Smart televisions come with digital channels and Netflix. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottles of water and an iron/ironing board. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.
Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Hotel Kilbourne Downtown Sandusky. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Jackson Street Pier. You'll find features such as free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking, plus 2 bars.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • Enjoy Mexican cuisine while dining at Oh Taco
  • Amenities include a gift shop, a lift and a rooftop terrace
  • Guests have great things to say about the helpful staff and the location
  • Just a 3-minute walk from Jackson Street Pier and 13 minutes on foot from Maritime Museum of Sandusky
  • Dogs welcome for a fee (restrictions apply)
Along with a restaurant, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can unwind with a drink at one of the 2 bars/lounges. WiFi is free in public spaces. A rooftop terrace, gift shops/newsstands, and coffee/tea in common area are also featured at Hotel Kilbourne Downtown Sandusky. Free self parking is available.

This Sandusky hotel is smoke free.

Oh Taco – This restaurant specialises in Mexican cuisine and serves brunch, lunch and dinner. Happy hour is offered.
Moseley's Rooftop Bar – On-site rooftop bar. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Open selected days.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free offsite parking
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

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
  • Lift
  • 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

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: USD 25 per pet (varies based on length of stay), plus a one-time cleaning fee of USD 75
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 1 (weight limit: 60 lb per pet)
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Certain rooms only
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • Pet fee: USD 25 per pet (varies based on length of stay) plus a one-off USD75 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

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

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
The front desk at this property is open daily from 11:00 AM - 11:00 PM.
Guests arriving after 11:00 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Pets are welcome in specific rooms only, which can be requested by contacting the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).
  • 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

Hotel Kilbourne Downtown Sandusky Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 478 out of 707 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 141 out of 707 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 54 out of 707 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 15 out of 707 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 19 out of 707 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

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

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really enjoyed our stay here! A cute and cozy place.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Brian

Overall great
Stayed 1 night in Mar 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
Verified

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Andres

Had a great stay, room was amazing, the entire hotel was spotless.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Barrett

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Will be back, front desk was wonderful and the gift shop was amazing! Bar staff was great as well!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

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

Danielle

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay. So unique
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Barrett

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The roof top bar was decorated wonderfully, thanks for another wonderful weekend!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Lori

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Will stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice hotel
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Renee

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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

Abbey

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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

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

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel in a great location.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

TAMARA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice central area and very clean unique hotel!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location for a summer date weekend!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Lee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property with great dining and entertainment options on site and nearby!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Shannon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We have stayed here multiple times and are always satisfied.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
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8/10 Good

Kelly

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was great. Charged for a couple of beverages we didn’t use but it was rectified.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ruben

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A cute and easily accessible hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cariann

Great location!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025