Make a Splash at Castaway Bay – Family-Friendly Resort Stay with Daily Water Park Passes

Castaway Bay Hotel, Sandusky
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Myself, another adult and 3 children aged 5-7 all lefts comfortably in the double bed sleeper. It had a pull out bed chair which my seven year old slept and fit perfectly with lots of wiggle room. In the water park however all the slides but one were closed both days we went and of one of the pools that had basket ball hoops was closed the second day. Food and drinks are expensive. 8/10 overall

Amenities

Childrens Pool
Spa
Family Amenities
Center- Fitness
Restaurant
Internet - Wi-Fi - Free
Parking - Free

Enjoy a family-friendly getaway at Castaway Bay, featuring an exciting indoor water park, delicious dining options with multiple onsite restaurants, and a fun-filled arcade. Plus, daily passes to the water park are included for endless entertainment!

What You Get

  • Stay for four in a standard double-queen room, five in a standard two-double room, or ten in a combination suite
  • Daily water park passes for each guest
    • (see room occupancies for number of passes)

Guestrooms have been newly renovated

Know Before You Go

  • Supervision & Safety: Lifeguards are on duty throughout the park; however, we recommend parents supervise younger children, especially on slides or rides with height requirements.
  • Dining Options: Some food outlets on the property may be seasonal or temporarily closed. Please check current availability with the resort before arrival.
  • Quiet Hours: As a family resort, noise may vary throughout the day and night. We recommend bringing earplugs or requesting a quieter floor during check-in if needed.
  • Cleanliness & Comfort: Housekeeping is available upon request. If your room or any common area doesn’t meet expectations, please notify the front desk immediately.
  • Schedule & Operations: Occasionally, parts of the resort or water park may be closed for maintenance or other reasons. We strongly recommend calling ahead or checking the resort’s website before your visit to confirm all amenities are open.

Hotel at a Glance: Castaway Bay

At Castaway Bay, the fun never stops! From bodysurfing in the 100,000-gallon wave pool to thrilling rides down multistory water slides, the expansive indoor water park is packed with excitement for the whole family. Enjoy a variety of children's activities and create lasting memories together.

  • No Resort Fee: This family-friendly resort doesn't charge a resort fee, so you can focus on the fun!
  • Indoor Water Park: The five-story complex offers pools and slides for all ages, with daily passes included for everyone during your stay (see room occupancies for number of passes).
  • Arcade Fun: Explore a wide range of activities, including video games, escape rooms, basketball, mini bowling, blacklight mini golf, and more.
  • Dining Options: Enjoy a variety of meals at onsite restaurants, including a dinner buffet at High Tide and a delicious breakfast buffet.
  • Newly Renovated Guestrooms: After a day of adventure, unwind in newly renovated, comfortable guest rooms designed for relaxation.

A perfect getaway for the whole family to enjoy!

Sandusky, Ohio: Family-Friendly Town with Amusement Parks Along Lake Erie

The town of Sandusky lies on the shores of Lake Erie, about midway between Cleveland and Toledo. It's a family-friendly destination with a slew of theme parks and scenic coastal islands. Cedar Point, open May through October, is one of the oldest amusement parks in the United States and a must-do for thrill seekers. The park’s Millennium Force roller coaster set records as the tallest and fastest in the world when it was introduced in 2000. More recently, the GateKeeper scooped up seven world records when it opened in 2013, including the "longest drop on a wing coaster."

If you prefer a slower pace, visit Sandusky’s former post office, which has been transformed into the Merry-Go-Round Museum. The grand building is full of antique carousels of all shapes and sizes, restored to their original splendor; it’s also rumored to house a couple of ghosts. More spooky fun awaits at Ghostly Manor Thrill Center, which features a haunted house, a roller rink, a 4D theater, black-light mini golf, and bounce houses.

Other Details

Room Details

Standard Double-Queen Room

  • Two queen beds
  • Standard occupancy: 4
  • Maximum occupancy: 4

Standard Two-Double Room

  • Two double beds and one sleeper chair
  • Standard occupancy: 5
  • Maximum occupancy: 5

Combination Suite

  • Four double beds and two sleeper chairs
  • Standard occupancy: 10
  • Maximum occupancy: 10

Hotel Policies

  • Check-in: 4 p.m.
  • Check out: 11 a.m.
  • Parking: free
  • Smoking policy: no smoking inside the property.
  • Pet policy: pets are not allowed inside the property.
  • Accessibility: please contact property for handicap accessibility requests or options.

Amenities

  • Indoor water park
  • Arcade
  • Multiple restaurants
  • Fitness center
  • Free WiFi
  • Children activities

Traveler's Tips

Getting There

  • Nearest airport: Cleveland Hopkins International (CLE; 51 mi)
  • Distance from Cleveland: 61 miles

Need To Know Info

  • 4-day cancellation notice required prior to check-in or reservation is non-refundable; reservations made within cancellation window are non-refundable
  • No-shows will be charged total Groupon rate
  • Traveler name must match ID at time of check-in
  • No refunds will be processed by Groupon after check-in
  • Must be 18+ to check in
  • Credit card required at check-in
  • Rates may vary by date and are subject to availability
  • Dates cannot be changed once booked; valid only for night(s) purchased
  • Final price at checkout may include an additional Groupon service fee, which Groupon retains as compensation for facilitating your reservation; this fee will not exceed 6% of the nightly cost of the reservation
  • Total price is inclusive of all taxes and fees.
  • Merchant is solely responsible to purchasers for the care and quality of the advertised goods and services.
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About Castaway Bay Hotel, Sandusky

Customer Reviews

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Guest
1 rating|1 review
Myself, another adult and 3 children aged 5-7 all lefts comfortably in the double bed sleeper. It had a pull out bed chair which my seven year old slept and fit perfectly with lots of wiggle room. In the water park however all the slides but one were closed both days we went and of one of the pools that had basket ball hoops was closed the second day. Food and drinks are expensive. 8/10 overall
Monique
1 rating|1 review
I loved my stay and my son absolutely enjoyed it. So many kid activities
Latosha
1 rating|1 review
Check in was a breeze. A few friends and myself went together with separate purchases and was able to get rooms near one another.
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TheCamelYouRodeInOn
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Lots to do and fun for the kids, but will you have time for it all? Castaway Bay is great for families with kids, as there is plenty to do. However, if you are using it as your base of operation for a visit to Cedar Point, you really won't have time to enjoy everything they offer if you stay at the park late. The pool closes at 8pm, which is very early for a hotel pool, but I am sure it has everything to do with the availability of life guards beyond that time. I would have loved to come back from Cedar Point exhausted with sore feet to a nice swim or sauna, but there isn't anything available after hours. Our room with a king and bunk beds was very nice, but the A/C is only 1 unit opposite the bunk bed room, which stayed hot during our stay no matter how cold we set it. The cool air just didn't reach the bunk bed room. There isn't any complimentary breakfast or coffee, so we went to the Starbucks downstairs in the morning to get our coffees and put it on the $50 'incidentals' charge put on our credit card when we checked in. But the $50 wasn't there. So we go to the front desk right next to Starbucks, and they say it 'dropped off' for unknown reasons. So they put another $50 'incidentals' fee on my credit card and we pay for our coffees. Days later after we are home, I still see the original $50 from when we checked in and another $50 from our coffee run the next morning on my credit card. I'll have to contact the property to straighten it out. Overall, it is a good place to stay near Cedar Point. The water park is great, the arcade is fun, but if you think about it, you are paying extra for their amenities that you just may not use.
JulieandGinger
|1 review
Fun but a bit chaotic Let me start by saying we are much more typical hotel people when we travel to amusement parks so this is not our typical place. We only use hotels to sleep mostly. Pros: Kiddo enjoyed: water park and arcade, donuts in lobby food place. Mom: hot tub area in water park was nice after a day at the park. Coffee place tried to make Starbucks with recipie book. Con: sooo noisy, our room was right next to the lobby and every time that Lobby door opened we were blasted with sound. When door shut we heard nothing. Also loud hallways and sounds would come through till 10-11pm. If you have sensory sensitivity kiddos or adults it's overwhelming majorly. As a whole it was a fun Hotel there was a lot to do there was activities for little kids it felt like most the restaurants were closed though inside the hotel but I didn't really look into it very much as we were only there two days for Cedar Point we just used the attached walkway and went to the restaurant next door for dinner one night mostly at the park. We had no issues with the room it was plenty clean we did have an ADA room so our base was a little different but it worked fine for the two of us. It was clean, tidy, and comfortable.
789rayy
|1 review
Good value, fun waterpark, about Days Inn/Travelodge quality accomodations with a theme. Stinks severely. Good value Overall pretty mid experience. The rooms were uncomfortable and reeked severely of petroleum or sulfur. We couldn't decide which. Didn't do anything about it because it was throughout the hotel. Suspected it was either the swamp or nearby industrial site. Beds were very uncomfortable and super cheap bedding. Room conditions were OK, some minor wear, but very serviceable. Front desk staff were great. The water park is what makes this worth it. We had fun there even though we hadn't intended on visiting. (We were just there for Cedar Point and Castaway Bay was the best deal/available) It's unfortunate the water closes so early and ... militantly. The second hand struck 8:00 and everything shut down instantly and the staff started pushing everyone out swiftly with little concern of people drying off, collecting belongings. The BBQ restaurant was disappointing (food quality).

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