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An outdoor seating area with tables and chairs, overlooking a marina with boats and a view of the water.

A restaurant with a brick wall, large windows, and a wooden table.

A reception desk with a black counter, a sign reading "Hotel Kilbourne," and a brick wall.

A hallway with ornate mirrors, potted plants, and a bench.

1. Hotel Kilbourne Downtown Sandusky

Historic Downtown Sandusky, 0.2 mi from Merry-Go-Round Museum

Brite

£163

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

A porch with a wooden door, two potted plants, and a black and white patterned doormat.

A modern kitchen with a white countertop, three wicker chairs, and a built-in oven.

A wooden staircase with a glass window displaying a compass.

A modern kitchen with white cabinetry, a white countertop, and a built-in microwave. There are two wicker chairs and a small potted plant on the counter.

2. The Washington Boutique Hotel

0.3 mi from Merry-Go-Round Museum

Grace

£140

includes taxes & fees

20 Oct - 21 Oct

A modern living room with a stone fireplace, a flat-screen TV mounted above it, a grey sofa, a small table, and a kitchen area with appliances.

A bathroom sink with a soap dispenser and three rolled towels on a tray.

A modern room with a stone fireplace, a flat-screen TV, and a bench.

A crowded indoor venue with tables and chairs, featuring a prominent flag and various signs.

3. Cedar Stables Inn and Suites

1.8 mi from Merry-Go-Round Museum

Bradley

£88

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A hotel with a central courtyard featuring a swimming pool and outdoor seating.

A lobby with blue sofas and yellow cushions, a patterned carpet, and large green vases.

A hotel with a central swimming pool surrounded by sun umbrellas and lounge chairs.

Outdoor seating with umbrellas, a pool, and a building with windows.

4. Cedar Point's Express Hotel

1.9 mi from Merry-Go-Round Museum

Danielle

£94

includes taxes & fees

15 Oct - 16 Oct

A hotel room with a balcony, a sofa, a small table with a lamp, and a bed with a headboard.

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a desk, a refrigerator, and a view of a body of water.

A hotel room with a sofa, armchair, and a small table. There is a lamp on each side of the sofa, and a picture on the wall.

A hotel reception area with two reception desks, a vending machine, and a wall-mounted sign.

5. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sandusky by IHG

1.8 mi from Merry-Go-Round Museum

Monique

£87

includes taxes & fees

29 Sept - 30 Sept

A hotel room with three beds, a ceiling fan, wall-mounted air conditioning, and artwork.

A compact bathroom with a toilet, sink, and a hairdryer mounted on the wall.

A Sandusky Inn with a large red sign, a fenced pool area, and a parking lot.

A reception area with a wooden ceiling, a reception desk, and three framed pictures on the wall.

6. Sandusky Inn

2 mi from Merry-Go-Round Museum

Edsel

£49

includes taxes & fees

14 Oct - 15 Oct

A hotel room with two beds, a wooden table, and a wall with a roller coaster picture.

A reception area with a red and grey counter, two computers, a fire alarm, and a window with a view of the street.

A kitchen area with a granite countertop, a toaster, a coffee maker, and a fruit bowl.

A row of washers and dryers in a commercial setting.

7. Super 8 by Wyndham Sandusky

1.8 mi from Merry-Go-Round Museum

Tesha

£57

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A hotel room with two beds, a microwave, and two wall-mounted lamps.

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and a building in the background.

A spacious dining area with wooden tables and chairs, a kitchen in the background, and artwork on the walls.

A reception area with a marble counter, a welcome sign, a plant, a computer, and a refrigerator.

8. Cedar Cove

1.8 mi from Merry-Go-Round Museum

Tia

£56

includes taxes & fees

30 Sept - 1 Oct

A lobby with a marble floor, a reception desk, a staircase, and potted plants.

A hotel room with a large bed, a nightstand with a lamp, a painting on the wall, and a window with curtains.

A hotel room with two double beds, each with a red and gold patterned bedspread, a wooden headboard, and a nightstand with a lamp.

A courtyard with a brick pathway, surrounded by various trees and shrubs, and a building with a balcony in the background.

9. Avalon Inn

1.5 mi from Merry-Go-Round Museum

Kimberly

£49

includes taxes & fees

27 Oct - 28 Oct

An indoor swimming pool with blue tiles and a mural of an underwater scene.

A welcome sign for Lake Erie Shores & Islands, a map, and a display of travel guides.

A hotel room with a bed, bedside tables, a window with a geometric pattern, and a wall-mounted heater.

A building with a blue awning, an office sign, a trash can, and a window with a view.

10. Rodeway Inn Sandusky North

1 mi from Merry-Go-Round Museum

McDelyn

£40

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a lamp, and a window with curtains.

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a mirror reflecting the interior.

A modern office desk with a printer, monitor, keyboard, and mouse.

A buffet setup with various food items and a coffee station.

11. Baymont by Wyndham Sandusky

1.6 mi from Merry-Go-Round Museum

Cheryl

£72

includes taxes & fees

9 Oct - 10 Oct

A wooden deck with a railing, a small stream, and a building with large windows in the background.

Three people lying on a deck by a pool with clear water.

A serene garden with a wooden bridge over a small stream, surrounded by lush greenery and a brick building.

A group of people seated at a wooden table in a restaurant with a modern interior design, including a wooden ceiling and a bar area in the background.

12. Sawmill Creek by Cedar Point Resorts

6.8 mi from Merry-Go-Round Museum

Melissa

£107

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A spacious living room with a stone fireplace, large windows, and a ceiling fan.

A modern kitchen with a wooden island, bar area, wicker chairs, and a large flat-screen TV.

An outdoor patio area with seating, a fire pit, and a covered section with umbrellas.

13. The Wave at Marblehead

5.5 mi from Merry-Go-Round Museum

Rachel

£112

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A bathroom with a large mirror, vanity, and a shower area.

A spacious interior with a grand chandelier, arched windows, and a wooden staircase.

A hotel room with a bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a desk, a chair, a window with curtains, and a mirror.

A swimming pool with a slide, surrounded by a fence, and adjacent to a building with a balcony.

14. South Shore Inn

2.2 mi from Merry-Go-Round Museum

Natalie

£58

includes taxes & fees

27 Oct - 28 Oct

A fire pit with logs, surrounded by a stone border and rocks, with two wooden chairs facing it.

A motel with a covered parking area, wooden benches, and planter boxes with flowers.

A reception area with a wooden counter, black bar stools, framed pictures on the wall, a red door, and a 'hello' mat at the entrance.

A building with a red door marked with the number 48, surrounded by landscaped garden beds and a paved driveway.

15. Explorer Rest & Recreation

2.6 mi from Merry-Go-Round Museum

Edvan

£75

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

An outdoor patio with a fire feature, seating, and string lights.

A hotel reception area with a counter, a refrigerator, a microwave, and a seating area with chairs.

A modern hotel building with two prominent signs reading "tru by Hilton" and a covered entrance area.

A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and large windows.

16. Tru by Hilton Sandusky, OH

5.1 mi from Merry-Go-Round Museum

William

£76

includes taxes & fees

13 Oct - 14 Oct

A multi-story Fairfield by Marriott hotel with a modern design, featuring a prominent entrance and a covered walkway.

A modern kitchen with a large island, bar stools, pendant lighting, and a flat-screen TV.

A reception area with a wooden reception desk, a digital kiosk, and a refrigerator stocked with beverages.

A gym with treadmills, dumbbells, benches, and a weight rack.

17. Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites Sandusky

4.4 mi from Merry-Go-Round Museum

Genevra

£84

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

An outdoor patio with wicker furniture, a central fire pit, and a stone wall.

A gym with treadmills, an elliptical, and a set of dumbbells.

A spacious dining area with high ceilings, a central island, and a chandelier.

An indoor swimming pool with a tiled floor, purple lounge chairs, and a ceiling with recessed lighting.

18. Hampton Inn & Suites Sandusky/Milan

10 mi from Merry-Go-Round Museum

Kristin

£70

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a desk, and a red chair.

A gym with treadmills, elliptical machines, and a stationary bike.

A reception desk with a wooden finish, a fire alarm, and a framed artwork on the wall.

A snack aisle with shelves stocked with various chips and dips, and a refrigerated section with bottled beverages.

19. Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Sandusky South, OH

10 mi from Merry-Go-Round Museum

sam

£65

includes taxes & fees

27 Oct - 28 Oct

A modern hotel entrance with a covered walkway, stone pillars, and a sign for Holiday Inn Express & Suites.

A modern hotel lobby with a blue carpet, wooden furniture, and a sofa.

An outdoor patio area with a fire pit, seating, and a pergola.

A hotel reception area with a modern design, featuring a reception desk, seating area, and a view of the interior.

20. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Milan – Sandusky Area by IHG

9.8 mi from Merry-Go-Round Museum

Ted

£82

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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Compare popular hotels close to Merry-Go-Round Museum

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Hotel Kilbourne Downtown Sandusky	9.0 Wonderful 744 reviews	View
The Washington Boutique Hotel	9.0 Wonderful 88 reviews	View
Cedar Stables Inn and Suites	8.8 Excellent 581 reviews	View
Cedar Point's Express Hotel	8.6 Excellent 1,313 reviews	View
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sandusky by IHG	8.6 Excellent 1,003 reviews	View

Top Merry-Go-Round Museum Hotel Reviews

Cedar Point's Express Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Very clean"

Hotel Kilbourne Downtown Sandusky

10/10 Excellent

"This hotel was seriously a GEM! After a long day at cedar point, this hotel was so refreshing & so was the staff. Genuinely a beautiful hotel, not something I thought I’d ever say"

HURRY WE'RE FILLING FAST! DOWNTOWN SHORT WALK TO FOOD BARS & FERRYS. SLEEPS 16!

8/10 Good

"This is a great place for a group of people. The bathrooms and bedrooms were clean and comfortable. I did find the kitchen under stocked and some of the countertop appliances I’d counted on using were either filthy or broken. All in all I’d stay again and plan meals accordingly."

Summer Dates! Bayfront Oasis Getaway for Four!

10/10 Excellent

"Property was advertised and very nice and in a great location with a great view, would highly recommend to anyone"

Luxury Awaits! 9,000 SF Mansion with 14 Bedrooms 5 Baths Theater Room seats 20!

10/10 Excellent

"Immaculate property, amazing experience!"

Indoor Basketball Court, Movie Theatre & Rooftop-Private 3rd floor Penthouse!

10/10 Excellent

"We stayed here for our bachelor and bachelorette parties and we had the best time! It fit everyone and had plenty of room and things to do!! Definitely recommend checking it out"

3 Bedroom with Game Room! 5 Minutes to Cedar Point

10/10 Excellent

"The place was perfect for a family getaway. Game room added so much fun and the location was great!"

Prime location within walking distance of downtown Sandusky

10/10 Excellent

"The property was a perfect place to stay at! We spent a majority of our time out and about, but it was nice to come back to a cozy place to rest for the nights. It was clean, the bathroom was well stocked, and it was so nice to have AC. We were also really happy to have somewhere away from the road to park.Thank you for helping us make a great trip, Jeff!"

Brand New Modern Condo near Cedar Point

8/10 Good

"We loved the room besides when the fire alarm went off for over an hour in the middle of the night and the fire department couldn’t get ahold of the renter to get the passcode it was very aggravating"

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A calm body of water with a single duck swimming, a distant ship, and a bridge in the background.

Shoreline Park

Shoreline Park is just one of the places to see in Sandusky, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Wander the lakeside in this family-friendly area.

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Sandusky History Museum at the Follett House

8.8/10 (3 reviews)

You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Sandusky History Museum at the Follett House during your trip to Sandusky. Stroll along the beautiful beaches or visit the shops in this family-friendly area.

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Central Park

6.6/10 (4 reviews)

Central Park is just one of the places to see in Sandusky, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Wander through the lakeside and beautiful beaches in this family-friendly area.

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Maritime Museum of Sandusky

8.0/10 (30 reviews)

You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Maritime Museum of Sandusky during your travels in Sandusky. Stroll along the lakeside or visit the shops in this family-friendly area.

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Eleutheros Cooke House and Garden

7.4/10 (3 reviews)

Learn about the local history of Sandusky when you spend time at Eleutheros Cooke House and Garden. Amble around this family-friendly area's lakeside and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

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Sandusky Speedway

8.0/10 (109 reviews)

You can take time to visit Sandusky Speedway during your travels to Sandusky. Stroll along the lakeside or visit the shops in this family-friendly area.

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Pipe Creek Wildlife Area

6.8/10 (5 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at Pipe Creek Wildlife Area, a lovely green space in Sandusky. Wander the lakeside in this family-friendly area.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Merry-Go-Round Museum?

Merry-Go-Round Museum is located in a family-friendly area of Sandusky known for its fun-filled attractions and major shopping area. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 185 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

Where is the best place to stay near Merry-Go-Round Museum?

Adjacent to Merry-Go-Round Museum, Hotel Kilbourne Downtown Sandusky is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers 2 bars and a restaurant. Other good choices within 5 miles include Cedar Point's Express Hotel and Cedar Point's Hotel Breakers.

How many hotels can I expect to find near Merry-Go-Round Museum?

Expedia has 185 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from Merry-Go-Round Museum.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Merry-Go-Round Museum, will I receive a refund?

Yes! The majority of hotel reservations are fully refundable as long as you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of your scheduled arrival. If you have a non-refundable reservation, you may still be able to cancel and get a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to get top deals close to Merry-Go-Round Museum.

What can I see and do near Merry-Go-Round Museum?

You'll want to browse the exhibits at Maritime Museum of Sandusky and Sandusky History Museum at the Follett House. Sights like The Keeper's House and Eleutheros Cooke House and Garden highlight some of the local culture. Get outside and spend some time strolling around Sports Force Parks at Cedar Point Sports Center, Shoreline Park and Pipe Creek Wildlife Area.

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Our top choices for Merry-Go-Round Museum hotels

1. Hotel Kilbourne Downtown Sandusky

2. The Washington Boutique Hotel

3. Cedar Stables Inn and Suites

4. Cedar Point's Express Hotel

5. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sandusky by IHG

6. Sandusky Inn

7. Super 8 by Wyndham Sandusky

8. Cedar Cove

9. Avalon Inn

10. Rodeway Inn Sandusky North

11. Baymont by Wyndham Sandusky

12. Sawmill Creek by Cedar Point Resorts

13. The Wave at Marblehead

14. South Shore Inn

15. Explorer Rest & Recreation

16. Tru by Hilton Sandusky, OH

17. Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites Sandusky

18. Hampton Inn & Suites Sandusky/Milan

19. Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Sandusky South, OH

20. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Milan – Sandusky Area by IHG

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Top Merry-Go-Round Museum Hotel Reviews

Cedar Point's Express Hotel

Hotel Kilbourne Downtown Sandusky

HURRY WE'RE FILLING FAST! DOWNTOWN SHORT WALK TO FOOD BARS & FERRYS. SLEEPS 16!

Summer Dates! Bayfront Oasis Getaway for Four!

Luxury Awaits! 9,000 SF Mansion with 14 Bedrooms 5 Baths Theater Room seats 20!

Indoor Basketball Court, Movie Theatre & Rooftop-Private 3rd floor Penthouse!

3 Bedroom with Game Room! 5 Minutes to Cedar Point

Prime location within walking distance of downtown Sandusky

Brand New Modern Condo near Cedar Point

Other attractions near Merry-Go-Round Museum

Jackson Street Pier

Shoreline Park

Sandusky History Museum at the Follett House

Central Park

Maritime Museum of Sandusky

Eleutheros Cooke House and Garden

Sandusky Speedway

Pipe Creek Wildlife Area

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