La Quinta Inn by Wyndham Sandusky near Cedar Point
Pet-friendly, budget-priced, close to the gates
About this hotel
La Quinta Inn by Wyndham pairs pet-friendly rooms with free continental breakfast, free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool, sitting closer to the Cedar Point gates than the other pet-friendly hotels on this list. A short walk from the Ghostly Manor Thrill Center adds a non-water-park option nearby. Toddlers get the outdoor pool on a warm afternoon, and the free continental breakfast keeps mornings simple before a day at Cedar Point Shores. For a family traveling with a dog who also wants to minimize drive time to the park, this combination of budget rate and proximity is the strongest on the pet-friendly list by a clear margin among the four options tracked here.
- Pet-friendly
- Free breakfast
- Outdoor pool
- Free parking
Our take
This suits a budget-conscious, dog-owning family who wants the shortest realistic drive to Cedar Point's gates among the pet-friendly cluster. The outdoor pool and free continental breakfast cover the basics well. Families wanting an indoor pool or a resort-style stay should look at Great Wolf Lodge or Castaway Bay instead.
- ✓Book early for summer weekends, since pet-friendly rooms near Cedar Point are limited relative to demand.
- ✓Use the outdoor pool in the morning before the day heats up if you're also managing a dog's schedule.
- ✓Walk to the Ghostly Manor Thrill Center on a day you want a break from the water park crowds.
Why we love it
- Pet-friendly with the shortest drive to the gates
- Free continental breakfast
- Outdoor pool included
- Budget-friendly nightly rate
Why guests love itI recommend La Quinta Inn by Wyndham Sandusky to budget-minded families travelling with a dog: it has the shortest drive to the Cedar Point gates among the pet-friendly hotels on this list. Free continental breakfast, Wi-Fi and parking cover the basics, and the outdoor pool suits a warm afternoon. The Ghostly Manor Thrill Center is a short walk away for a break from the water. The 7.8 rating spans 1,091 reviews; there is no indoor pool.