Cedar Point has been a popular beachfront destination since 1870, and people began staying overnight at the park when Hotel Breakers opened in 1905. To put it mildly, the folks at Cedar Point have lots of experience in meeting the needs of vacationers and ensuring that families and individuals enjoy themselves.
Cedar Point’s parent company, the Cedar Fair Entertainment Company, currently owns and operates six lodging options in the vicinity of the park. Collectively, these facilities are known as Cedar Point Resorts. In addition to receiving a high level of customer service and exceptional amenities at the Cedar Point Resorts, there are two key benefits to staying at one of these six facilities:
- Easy park access – Five of the facilities are scattered around the park, which means you can literally walk out of your hotel and campground and straight into a Cedar Point park entrance. (The sixth facility, Castaway Bay, is removed from the park but offers easy shuttle access to the amusement park.)
- Early entry – When you stay at a Cedar Point Resort, you are allowed to enter the park an hour before everyone else is allowed to enter. This extra 60 minutes of virtually crowd-free park time is an attractive benefit for roller coaster lovers and others who can take advantage of popular attractions without the long waiting lines.
Is there any disadvantage to staying at the Cedar Point Resorts? Yes – as you might expect, these options are priced at a premium because of heavy demand and their unbeatable location. Budget-conscious families may want to stay at a cheaper chain hotel just down the road. However, if you want convenience, access and the “total Cedar Point experience,” you can’t beat an official park facility.
Visit the official Cedar Point Resorts website, resorts.cedarpoint.com, for pricing and reservation information on all six facilities. Or call them at 419/627-2106. Numerous package deals are available which combine lodging, park admission, meals and various other benefits into one discounted price.
