Best Budget Inn Sandusky

2.5 star property

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Breakfast area
Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking | Blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds
Interior entrance
Dining
Combined shower/bathtub, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels

Reviews

4.6 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Pool
    Pool
  • Laundry
    Laundry
  • 24/7 front desk
    24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
    Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
5918 Milan Rd, Sandusky, OH, 44870
  • Kalahari Waterpark Resort
    2 min drive
  • Great Wolf Lodge Sandusky
    2 min drive
  • Sandusky Mall
    4 min drive

Room options

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About this property

Best Budget Inn Sandusky

Hotel with free parking, near Kalahari Waterpark Resort
This hotel features an outdoor pool, coffee/tea in a common area and laundry facilities. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, a 24-hour front desk, express check-in and express check-out are on-site.
Best Budget Inn Sandusky offers 54 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature an iron/ironing board and free toiletries. Premium cable televisions are provided. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit.

This Sandusky hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include telephones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and hairdryers can be requested.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

During your stay at Best Budget Inn Sandusky, you'll be within walking distance of Kalahari Waterpark Resort. Enjoy features like free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking, plus an outdoor pool.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool
  • Amenities include laundry facilities, coffee/tea in a common area and TV in a common area
  • Just a 2-minute drive from Kalahari Waterpark Resort and 13 minutes from Cedar Point
As a guest of Best Budget Inn Sandusky, you'll find an outdoor pool, coffee/tea in common area, and laundry facilities. Public spaces have free WiFi. Best Budget Inn Sandusky also features express check-in, express check-out, and discounted use of a nearby fitness facility. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Sandusky hotel.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Family friendly

  • Free cot
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 2 floors
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free cot
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 19-inch TV with premium cable channels

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 7 AM
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The check-in location differs from the property location; go to: [Comfort Inn, 5909 Milan Rd.]
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children 17 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10.0 per night.
  • Free cots (infant beds)!

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.

  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 10.0 per night

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
Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 18 years old.
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
The check-in location differs from the property location. To check in, guests will need to go to Comfort Inn, 5909 Milan Rd.
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

We should mention

  • Children aged 17 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.

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Best Budget Inn Sandusky Reviews

Reviews

4.6
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 165 out of 398 reviews" "

4.8/10

Cleanliness

5.6/10

Staff & service

5.0/10

Amenities

4.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Jamaica

Travelled with family
Stayed 1 night in May 2021

2/10 Terrible

Stephanie

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Save your time and money and go elsewhere.
Made a reservation and was on the road late knowing we wouldnt arrive before midnight although the hotel indicated 24 hour lobby they were closed when we arrived. I was able to contact someone by a number on the door and woke someone up to be let in. Once we got into the room and had a second to take a look it was bug infested, burn marks on the bed and walls. More then half the lights didnt work and was discusting. Needless to say we got a room down the road instead and didnt even settle enough to sit down because it was so uncomfortably discusting. The room we got instead was 7 minutes down the road was half the cost and was a nice name brand hotel. Whatever you do, save your money and go elsewhere.
Stayed 1 night in May 2021

6/10 Okay

Mark

Travelled with group
Liked: Room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Could have been better
First the desk was empty because whoever worked there had to get food. Then after waiting a half hour I ginally got the keys. Thete was harfly anywhere to park except near a construction site. Got concrete on my car. Then no coffee in the lobby like they advertised.I understand help is hard to find. But you should let guests know or lower your prices until you get your pkace in order
Stayed 1 night in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A great place to stay at.
My stay at the Best Budget was comfortable and I have absolutely no complaints whatsoever. The staff was friendly and helpful. There is everything you may need in the general area of this motel, restaurants, bars, shopping, whatever.
I got a nice, large room for a great, low price.
A refrigerator and microwave were a nice "plus."
The bed(s) were comfortable and there was an extra blanket in the dresser drawer, didn't need it, the heat worked just fine.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2021

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Seevice was good. Room was in hotibble shape. I never thought of pictures. Was so tired we stayed anyway.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2021

4/10 Poor

Angela

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
WORST Budget Inn
We were told, via email, we would have to check in across the street at the Comfort Inn. After waiting in line for ten minutes, I was told it was the off season and could proceed directly to Best Budget Inn. We had driven four hours from out of state, arrived at 2:15. Check in is officially at 3. When we arrived, we were confused. There were U-haul's parked everywhere, and huge banners plastered everywhere advertising them. Walked into the building, and were immediately hit in the face with the overwhelming reek of marijuana. A man was waiting for someone to show up to rent him a u-haul. Nobody appeared to be available for that OR for check-in. When an employee showed up a few minutes later, he flat out told us check in is at 3, and we'd have to come back then. We went to a store for a few snacks, returned at 10 minutes after 3, and were told our room was not ready, would be about ten more minutes. When my husband complained, the employee said, "I didn't charge your card yet, you can stay somewhere else". Found out our room was upstairs. No elevator. I am somewhat disabled, so the stairs were difficult and painful. Upon reaching the room, we surprised the maid who was scurrying around trying to clean it. She apologized, telling us she is the only maid, and was not told ahead of time someone had reserved this room, so had not cleaned it earlier. Was old and not very clean. Hair in the shower. Bed was ok. No coffee in the room. Bottom line is we would NEVER stay here again!!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2021

6/10 Okay

Samuel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Comfortable But Not...
Comfortable room. Plenty of hot water. But the heat in the room did not work. I was COLD. Also, there was a TON of very loud yelling and talking in the hallways and outside for my entire stay. I had gone away for a couple of days to get some peace and quiet and rest.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021

8/10 Good

Charles

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was nice
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2021

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2021

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place is horrible. I had a reservation but wouldn't stay there it wasn't safe. People were hanging out the windows yelling. There is a u-haul company set up in their parking lot. I walked in and I was scared. I quickly got out of there and left.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2020

4/10 Poor

Valerie

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Dont stay here.
It was run down, we had hardly no towels, no toilet paper. Lobby was closed we couldn't get a roll away bed. We had 5 people and only room for 4. Carpet was dirty. No coffee pot. No screen on window. I would not recommend this place. But at least the microwave was clean.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2020

2/10 Terrible

Guest, Michigan

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I didn’t like anything about the hotel. Your people can’t even answer the phone, then when people try to call over and over and over again to cancel a room before 24 hours you want to charge someone’s card over and over, when that’s not fair, the hotel looks ran down, you need to update your phone number if it’s not right on google, cause when I got in touch with someone they said they was with the child molesters.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2020

2/10 Terrible

Mayra

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
When I got home and opened my bags to clean the clothes, there were cockroaches inside. Everything was dirty about this place. Does not look like the pictures!! You were warned.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2020

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2020

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was not ready at 7pm lobby smelled like smoke
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2020

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020

6/10 Okay

olivia

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Clean but unkept furniture and surroundings
Tianna room had to change rooms because the first one had bed bugs our door was hard to open the key card didn't work multiple times, there was a weird smell in the room was too tired to change rooms again just kept it, also leak under sink stopped with face rag
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The front desk has a roller gate on the reception window. I needed to fill out a paper form because my reservation wasn't copied to a computer system from Expedia. Certainly was unique to find a pool filled with stone. The halls smelled of smoke. The mirror has a notice stating that everything has been counted and if anything is missing that your license plate would be reported to the police. Wallpaper was painted. Switch plates are a hodge podge of colors. Wall tiles used as floor tiles. Condom wrappers in the exit foyer.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Olivia

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
smelled good walking in, muffins where fresh and on time. Staff was ready to help and genuine. Thanks for our 3rd great night in a row!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Sierra, Sandusky

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I love this hotel. I needed to find something quick for a long term stay. I have been here for about 2 weeks. Every day they ask if I need anything. They make sure I am stocked up on toilet paper, towels etc. They are very accommodating and I will stay here whenever I need to in the future. Can't think of anything I don't like about this place. It's quiet here. Haven't had any issues with the other guests here.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2019

8/10 Good

Laurie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Kaitlyn

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Love this hotel. It's clean and comfortable. Great mattress and really soft sheets. Not sandpaper like many other hotels I've stayed st. My favorite places to stay in Sandusky
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019