Hotel Breakers in Sandusky, Ohio is a Cedar Point Tradition

Hotel Breakers is a beachfront hotel in Sandusky, Ohio, one of five hotels owned by the Cedar Fair Entertainment Company. Just steps from the famous Cedar Point Amusement Park, this hotel was constructed more than 100 years ago and was the first of the Cedar Point hotels built to accommodate park visitors. It is also the closest hotel to the park - located just a two minute walk to the front gates of Cedar Point.

Hotel Breakers was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1987. However, extensive renovations in 1999 altered the historic appearance of the hotel significantly and the hotel subsequently lost its designation and was de-listed in 2001.

Modern yet bringing to mind the elegance of the turn of the century, thanks to features such as hardwood floors, a 5-story rotunda, Tiffany glass, and pretty wicker furniture, this attractive hotel overlooking Lake Erie boasts 650 guest rooms and suites. Some of the rooms are in the "old'' section of the hotel and aren't as up-to-date as those in the recently renovated areas. Nonetheless, al the accommodations offer similar amenities including a large TV with cable and satellite, hair dryer, iron and ironing boards, coffeemaker, safe, laundry service, and much more. Free Wi-Fi access can be enjoyed in the lobby, rotunda, and conference center but not in the guest rooms. Some suites are PEANUTS-themed for families with children and include additional amenities such as separate living areas or extra bathrooms. There is also a special Concierge Level that includes a complimentary lounge. Many of the rooms and suites have picturesque views of Lake Erie and the one-mile-long beach that belongs to the hotel.

Other amenities at the Hotel Breakers in Sandusky include two large outdoor pools, open in season, and a heated indoor pool. In addition, there are three whirlpool spas. Guests can also enjoy sunning on the adjoining beach or swimming in the waters of Lake Erie. Several shops are located onsite, ranging from gift shops that peddle Cedar Point souvenirs to well-known apparel stores like Tommy Bahama. The hotel also offers courtesy shuttle service on the Cedar Point Peninsula.

Dining at Hotel Breakers includes a choice of several establishments including an onsite T.G.I. Friday's restaurant, and the Tomo Hibachi Restaurant, which serves Japanese cuisine. There's also a coffee shop that offers hot beverages and quick bites to eat, an ice cream shop, and a poolside deli. Other restaurant choices are available inside the amusement park.

Like all the Cedar Point hotels, Hotel Breakers allows its guests early admission to Cedar Point Amusement Park to enjoy some of the most popular rides. It also offers several stay-and-play packages that include overnight accommodations as well as tickets to Cedar Point, Challenge Park, and Soak City, and a pre-designated amount of the park's signature Munch Money, used for purchasing food at any Cedar Point location. Because Hotel Breakers is the closest lodging to the park, rooms fill up quickly, especially during the summer months, so advance reservations are essential.