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Cedar Point's Castaway Bay

3 star hotel
8.4/10 Very Good
(626 verified Hotels.com guest reviews)
See verified family reviews (122)

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Overview

Cedar Point's Castaway Bay is a great option for families with young children. The hotel boasts a fantastic indoor waterpark that is a major draw for kids. While some reviews mention the need for some room improvements and potential noise issues, the overwhelmingly positive feedback points to a fun and memorable stay for families. The close proximity to Cedar Point is an added bonus, making it easy to enjoy both the hotel and the theme park.

Guest highlights

The indoor waterpark
Close proximity to Cedar Point
Smooth check-in process and helpful staff

About the hotel

Along with 5 restaurants, this smoke-free resort has free water park access and an indoor pool. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include an outdoor pool, a 24-hour fitness center, and a bar/lounge.

Nearby attractions

Located in Sandusky, Cedar Point's Castaway Bay is near theme parks and on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Pipe Creek Wildlife Area and Sports Force Parks at Cedar Point Sports Center, while Merry-Go-Round Museum and Maritime Museum of Sandusky are cultural highlights. Traveling with kids? Don't miss Cedar Point.

Popular amenities

Family friendly

Arcade/game room
Bowling alley
Children's pool
Free children's club
Free water park access
Indoor pool
Laundry facilities
Microwave
Mini golf
Outdoor pool
Refrigerator
Waterslide

Wifi

Available in all rooms: free wifi
Available in some public areas: free wifi

Food and drink

1 bar
5 restaurants and 1 coffee shop/cafe
Buffet breakfast available for a fee daily 7:30 am–11:00 am: usd 16.99 for adults and usd 12.99 for children

Guest services

24-hour front desk
Laundry facilities

Accessibility

Accessible bathroom (select rooms)
Assistive listening devices available
Braille signage
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
In-room accessibility (select rooms)
Roll-in shower (select rooms)
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Things to do

24-hour fitness center
Air hockey
Arcade/game room
Bowling alley
Children's pool
Free water park access
Indoor pool
Mini golf
Outdoor pool
Shopping
Spa tub

Outdoor

Pool sun loungers
Terrace

Conveniences

Atm/banking services
Elevator
Front-desk safe
Gift shop/newsstand
Newspapers in lobby

More

Smoke-free property
Tv in lobby

Nearest Airport

Airplane
Cleveland Hopkins International Airport
69 km from this hotel
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Reviews that mention...

Family Reviews

for Cedar Point's Castaway Bay
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4 out of 5 stars

122 reviews

Review data

5 star reviews

58%

4 star reviews

20%

3 star reviews

8%

2 star reviews

9%

1 star reviews

4%

We have selected a sample of reviews which reflect what families have said about Cedar Point's Castaway Bay

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Latest reviews (122)

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Darren

1 Sept 2024 - 2 Sept 2024
reviewed on hcom

5 out of 5 stars

A very fun place for children...great view of water
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Michele

13 Aug 2024 - 14 Aug 2024
reviewed on hcom

3 out of 5 stars

The room was outdated and dirty. The blankets on the bed were stained with what looked like red Cheetos and I didn’t see it until after I slept because it was on the inside of the blanket! The waterpark is not great for older kids.
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Johnathan

19 Aug 2024 - 22 Aug 2024
reviewed on hcom

5 out of 5 stars

Everything was great except the room could’ve been slightly cleaner and the beds aren’t the most comfortable but any means. But overall we as a family loved our stay.
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Karen

31 Jul 2024 - 1 Aug 2024
reviewed on hcom

5 out of 5 stars

Checkin was super smooth . Staff was above and beyond . The big downside was it was advertised as 24 hour gym access which was a high priority on my list an found out after checkin in that their manager shut it down till 7 am as what we were told due to kids causing trouble . Was told by staff that they never updated the web description of amenities bout it .but other than that was ok so far . Had to connect to their WiFi cellular was bad connection . Minimal toiletries in room , def geared to younger children . Not to much yet as we seen for older children .the bonus was checkout beinu at 11 am a was allowed to use waterpark after checkout till 8 pm . Inside closed at 8 an outside at 9 . Overall : give it a 8/ 10 based on if it was a younger family stay but for us with a older teenager family 4/10 ( to be determined could rank higher after checkout an evaluate waterpark area better . ) the noise level : not very good , walls were not sound proficient . Family next door was really loud an it was disruptive for our visit . They ran tv all night an could hear it blasting through . But for staff rating : excellent 10/10 !! Very helpful above and beyond . Location : 10/10 . Access: only entry at front so room was clear at other end of building for that 3/10 . No other access points from parking lot with key card . For a younger ( child ) family highly recommend ! But if ur looking for ( teen ) waterpark at this entry of eval ( to early to eval ) would choose elsewhere .
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Jessica

15 Jul 2024 - 16 Jul 2024
reviewed on expedia

2 out of 5 stars

We stayed one day at castaway Bay and Sandusky, Ohio after visiting Cedar point, we decided to book a room and explore the waterpark. We were very tired from a long day in the heat riding rides and going back-and-forth to the hotel to Cedar point once we wind it down to go to bed about every 10 minutes the people above us in the room on the second or third floor above room 166. The people were jumping and stomping all night long. It did not stop. It kept me in my three children up all night and I’m not one to call room service and tell them about what was going on, but it was so frustrating that I had to call at 4 o’clock in the morning a few hours later the fire alarm went off and we all had to vacate the property. It was so crazy. I think the kids pulled the alarm or something cause there wasn’t no fire or anything of that nature, but to be kept up all night to be woke up at 7 o’clock in the morning with a fire alarm it was really inconvenient. The poor area outside was my favorite nice and quiet. I don’t think anybody knows about that it was fun, food is way way overpriced omg that’s insane 35$ each person for breakfast omg nope overall I give 3 stars
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Chadrick

12 Jul 2024 - 14 Jul 2024
reviewed on expedia

3 out of 5 stars

Nice place to stay over all.., Lots of great things for children. Will be back
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Brooke

11 Jul 2024 - 12 Jul 2024
reviewed on expedia

5 out of 5 stars

Very friendly and accommodating staff. I drove 2 hours, got there a few hours earlier then check-in with a very fussy toddler..they were able to get us checked in and was able to get a sleeper chair in a room for my teenagers.
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Devon

1 Jul 2024 - 2 Jul 2024
reviewed on hcom

4 out of 5 stars

The hotel was clean and our kids had a great time! However the check in process was very slow, beds were super creaky and not comfortable (even kids commented!), could hear everything in hallways from room, and food was not great and no options for snacks after 8p.
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Kellie

25 Jun 2024 - 27 Jun 2024
reviewed on expedia

5 out of 5 stars

Great place for the kids
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Vanessa

21 Jun 2024 - 23 Jun 2024
reviewed on expedia

5 out of 5 stars

My family and I had a great stay at Cataway Bay! Definitely recommend, the indoor waterpark was so nice. Very family friendly and close to cedar point. Also I was able to get cedar point tickets much cheaper then online when I purchased with the hotel.
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