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Hotel Kilbourne Downtown Sandusky

2.5 star property
Find your perfect spot to unwind with delicious food and drinks while soaking up the sights of Sandusky.

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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

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Business services

Room options

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, minibar

Luxury Room, 1 King Bed, City View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
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Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Egyptian cotton linens
  • City view
  • 23 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Lake view
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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
Egyptian cotton linens
  • Lake view
  • 37 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 King Beds

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

About the neighborhood

Located in Historic Downtown Sandusky, a neighborhood in Sandusky, Hotel Kilbourne Downtown Sandusky is in the entertainment district and near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Jackson Street Pier and Shoreline Park, while Skateworld and Cedar Point are popular area attractions. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at Sandusky Speedway. 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
Map
223 West Water Street, Sandusky, OH, 44870

What's nearby

  • Jackson Street Pier is a great place to catch a sunset or the Pelee Islander ferry to, oddly enough, Pelee Island, Canada. Great place to have a little island winery adventure just across the border. #WeekendGetaway
    Jackson Street Pier
    2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Situated along the shores of Sandusky Bay, it's a great place to sit and watch sunsets or Cedar Point Fireworks while large freighters cruise through the bay's shipping channel.
    Shoreline Park
    8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • I hate all 3 of these rides.
    Cedar Point
    9 min drive - 7.4 km
  • Merry-Go-Round Museum
    5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Maritime Museum of Sandusky
    14 min walk - 1.3 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Bait House Brewery
    14 min walk
  • Amvets Post 17
    19 min walk
  • Daly's Irish Pub
    1 min walk
  • Sora & Oak Sushi Bar
    7 min walk
  • Circle K
    9 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 smoke-free premises
  • An elevator, 1 meeting room, 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
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)

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?

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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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. 460 out of 681 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 140 out of 681 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 49 out of 681 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 14 out of 681 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 18 out of 681 reviews

Reviews

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

8/10 Good

Andres

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Cariann

Great location!
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

10/10 Excellent

kelly

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Linda

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hotel Kilbourne is a cool little hotel right on the Pier with access to the Jet Express. The photos online are accurate. All the staff with whom we interacted were very helpful and personable. The room was comfortable, with everything you would need for a weekend stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

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

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel was so unique - we loved it. Oh Taco the restaurant downstairs was so good!! Jessica the bartender was the best!! Gave us a lot of history of the area and was so welcoming. We will definitely be back.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location in the heart of DTS.
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

Michele

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very interesting and unique hotel in a fun and lively area. Great restaurant downstairs and cute shops. Super friendly staff - great stay overall.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 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

Eleanore

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quick overnight stay in a stylish and thoughtfully well appointed room. Restaurant was good and enjoyed the view of the Lake from our room.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024