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Hotel Kilbourne Downtown Sandusky

2.5 star property
Hotel with free parking, a quick walk to Jackson Street Pier

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2 bars/lounges, rooftop bar
Reception
Elite Room, 1 King Bed, City View
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
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down duvets

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
Fridge
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 30 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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Luxury Room, 1 King Bed, Lake View

Luxury Room, 1 King Bed, Lake View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)

Highlights

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

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1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down duvets

Luxury Room, 2 King Beds, Lake View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Fridge
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, City View

1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down duvets

Luxury Room, 1 King Bed, City View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)

Highlights

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

View all photos for Elite Room, 1 King Bed, City View

Elite Room, 1 King Bed, City View

Elite Room, 1 King Bed, City View

Highlights

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

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About the area

Map
223 West Water Street, Sandusky, OH, 44870

What's nearby

  • Jackson Street Pier - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Shoreline Park - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Maritime Museum of Sandusky - 14 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Castaway Bay Waterpark - 5 min drive - 4.3 km
  • Cedar Point - 10 min drive - 7.4 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪OH Taco - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Bait House Brewery - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Cameo Pizza - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪J Bistro Downtown - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Daly's Pub - ‬2 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
  • A lift, smoke-free property and a front desk safe
  • Luggage storage, coffee/tea in reception and 1 meeting room
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff and location
Room features
All rooms are individually furnished, and boast comforts such as fireplaces and premium bedding, in addition to perks such as free WiFi and air conditioning.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding, Egyptian cotton sheets and down duvets
  • Rainfall showers, designer toiletries and hairdryers
  • 50-inch Smart TVs with Netflix, Hulu and streaming services
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, fridges and digital channels

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

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
  • Lift
  • Thin carpet in room
  • Tile flooring in room
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 4 floors
  • Built in 2016
  • Smoke-free property

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

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 are allowed for an extra charge of USD 25 per pet (varies based on length of stay), plus a one-off cleaning fee of USD 75
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total (up to 27 kg per pet)
Pets cannot be left unattended
Specific rooms only; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property on the number on the booking confirmation

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

  • 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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

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 27 kg 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 to 9:00 AM for a fee of USD 50.

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

Checkout 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. 435 out of 637 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 126 out of 637 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 46 out of 637 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 13 out of 637 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 17 out of 637 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

TAMARA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice central area and very clean unique hotel!
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

Scott

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

8/10 Good

Tina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Our stay was very nice, the bed was comfortable and clean. Only thing I complained about was that when we got back from our day housekeeping left our door opened, it was not latched thankfully nothing was missing in our room.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 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

Ruben

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

10/10 Excellent

Viktoria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff is super helpful, the rooms are unique and the area is very nice. The “Oh Taco” restaurant on the premises is a must, especially the guacamole with feta and honey! Don’t miss out on that! Would absolutely recommend staying here.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 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

10/10 Excellent

Cariann

Great location!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

Aaron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Well i booked the loft and couldnt be happier..its the only room on floor 4 and about 15 ft from the door is a rooftop bar.. the room was excellent and the staff amazing..me and my better half enjoyed thebbartendersnat oh taco which is the bar on the main floor..recommend this olace to anybody looking for a unique quiet place.. 13/10
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Sheileen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The Hotel was nice, but maybe showing a few signs of age. Upstairs bar was nice, downstairs restaurant ok. Limited menu, would look elsewhere for dinner out. Staff was polite and accommodating. I thought it a bit expensive for the what the property offered.
Stayed 1 night 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

Matthew

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

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

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

Beth

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

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Liked: Amenities
Quaint place and the staff/owner was top notch! We will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Gabriela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
No hot water when we went to shower
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

brenda

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Ok
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

8/10 Good

Alison

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room itself was beautiful and the surrounding area is very cute. Unfortunately it’s very loud until quite late at night due to music from local bars and restaurants. This was the case on Thursday, as well as the weekend. We managed with white noise, but for anyone who needs silence for sleeping, it would be hard to sleep well.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

James

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Check in was at 4pm, room wasn't ready until 5pm.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The stay was wonderful only one thing, it was hair in the shower
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025