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Best Western Beacon Inn
On South Beacon Boulevard (US-31) in Grand Haven
A Best Western on Beacon Boulevard in Grand Haven, about a mile and a half from downtown and the Lake Michigan shore.
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Historic downtown hotels and landmark waterfront hotels, from Grand Haven to Mackinac Island. We never show prices or availability: book with the property.
Southern Gateway
Hotel · Mid-range
Delta Hotels Muskegon Convention Center
On Third Street in downtown Muskegon, attached to the convention center
A downtown Muskegon hotel run under the Delta Hotels by Marriott brand, connected indoors to the city convention center.
Confirm details before booking
Hotel · Mid-range
Holiday Inn Grand Haven-Spring Lake
On the Grand River on West Savidge Street in Spring Lake
A 123-room IHG hotel on the Grand River in Spring Lake, across the water from Grand Haven, with a restaurant and a seasonal tiki bar.
Hotel · Upscale
Shoreline Inn & Conference Center
On Muskegon Lake at Terrace Point in Muskegon
A 140-room hotel on Muskegon Lake with its own marina and two restaurants, which calls itself the only waterfront hotel in Muskegon.
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The Weathervane Inn
On the White Lake shore in downtown Montague
A 23-room inn on the White Lake waterfront in Montague, a short walk from downtown and beside the Hart-Montague trail.
Ludington & Manistee
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Days Inn by Wyndham Pentwater
Off US-31 at Oceana Drive, east of the village of Pentwater
A 60-room Days Inn off US-31 east of Pentwater, which the Ludington visitors bureau describes as the area's first hotel.
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Ludington Pier House
On West Ludington Avenue, across from the Lake Michigan beach
A seasonal family motel at the west end of Ludington Avenue, across from Stearns Park beach and within walking distance of downtown.
Listed as open May through October.
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Motel Bear Lake
On West Street in the village of Bear Lake, across from the Bear Lake beach
A small, renovated retro-modern motel in the village of Bear Lake, across the road from the beach on Bear Lake.
Benzie & Sleeping Bear Country
Hotel · Mid-range
Empire Lakeshore Inn
At M-22 and M-72 in the village of Empire
A 32-room inn in two buildings in Empire, one beside the Sleeping Bear Dunes visitor center and one in the village center.
Hotel · Mid-range
Honor Motel
On Main Street (US-31) in the village of Honor
A family-run motor lodge from the 1940s on Main Street in Honor, a short walk from the village business district.
Hotel · Mid-range
The Hotel Frankfort
On Main Street in downtown Frankfort, two blocks from Lake Michigan
A boutique hotel with 17 themed rooms on Frankfort's historic Main Street, two blocks from the Lake Michigan shore, with its own restaurant.
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The Leland Lodge
On Pearl Street in Leland, next to the Leland Country Club
A historic lodge in Leland, taking guests since 1927 and listed as open all year, with hotel rooms, cottages and a restaurant a short walk from Fishtown.
Grand Traverse & Inland Lakes
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Cherry Tree Inn & Suites
On US-31 North along East Grand Traverse Bay in Traverse City
A beachfront hotel on East Grand Traverse Bay with studios and suites, many with kitchenettes or full kitchens, plus indoor and outdoor pools.
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Hampton Inn & Suites Cadillac
On Cecil Road off US-131 (exit 183), on the north side of Cadillac
A Hampton Inn & Suites built in 2026 off US-131 on the north side of Cadillac, with an indoor pool and breakfast included.
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Interlochen Motel
On J. Maddy Parkway (former M-137) in Interlochen
A small motel on J. Maddy Parkway in Interlochen, listed as open year-round, close to Interlochen Center for the Arts and Interlochen State Park.
Hotel · Mid-range
Park Place Hotel
On East State Street in downtown Traverse City
A downtown Traverse City hotel whose history goes back to 1873, whose 10-story tower became the tallest building in the city when it was finished in 1930.
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The Dexter Hotel
On Dexter Street in downtown Elk Rapids
A small boutique hotel with suites in downtown Elk Rapids, a short walk from the village shops, the marina and the Grand Traverse Bay shore.
Charlevoix & Petoskey
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Boyne City Motel
On North East Street, two blocks from downtown Boyne City
A 19-room motel a couple of blocks from downtown Boyne City, near Lake Charlevoix and the Boyne River.
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Holiday Inn Express and Suites Petoskey
On US-131 on the south side of Petoskey
A hilltop chain hotel on Petoskey's south side with 82 rooms and suites, some with views toward Little Traverse Bay.
Hotel · Mid-range
Hotel Perry
On Lewis Street in downtown Petoskey, overlooking Little Traverse Bay
Downtown Petoskey's only hotel, opened in 1899 and the one survivor of the 21 hotels Petoskey had in 1900.
Hotel · Upscale
Hotel Walloon
On M-75 in Walloon Lake Village, beside Walloon Lake
An independently owned 32-room boutique hotel in Walloon Lake Village, rated AAA Four Diamond, with lakeside dining at the historic Walloon Lake Inn.
Listed as open year round; confirm dates when you book.
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OTIS Harbor Springs
On South Lake Shore Drive (M-119) just outside Harbor Springs, near the Tunnel of Trees
A boutique hotel with a mid-century look on a 10-acre property just outside Harbor Springs, along the road to the Tunnel of Trees.
Hotel · Mid-range
The Earl
On Michigan Avenue in downtown Charlevoix, a block from Round Lake
A redesigned boutique hotel in downtown Charlevoix with 56 rooms and suites, a lobby bar and a rooftop bar looking over Round Lake.
Hotel · Mid-range
Water Street Inn
On Front Street in downtown Boyne City, on Lake Charlevoix
An all-suite condominium hotel on the Lake Charlevoix shore in downtown Boyne City, with kitchens, fireplaces and lake-view balconies.
Mackinac & the Straits
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Baymont by Wyndham Mackinaw City
In central Mackinaw City, within walking distance of downtown and the ferry docks
A chain hotel in central Mackinaw City within walking distance of downtown shops and the Mackinac Island ferry docks, with an indoor pool.
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Chippewa Hotel Waterfront
On Main Street beside the Mackinac Island marina
A downtown Mackinac Island hotel established in 1902 beside the marina, home to the Pink Pony bar and restaurant.
Hotel · Mid-range
Holiday Inn Express Mackinaw City
On Louvigny Street near the Mackinac Bridge in Mackinaw City
A chain hotel near the Mackinac Bridge that lists year-round stays, an indoor pool, free hot breakfast and shuttles to the Mackinac Island ferries.
Listed as open all year.
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Hotel Iroquois
On the water at the west end of downtown Mackinac Island
A waterfront hotel at the west end of Mackinac Island's Main Street, built as a family home in 1902 and run as a hotel since 1904.
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Island House Hotel
On Main Street east of downtown, across from the marina, Mackinac Island
A Mackinac Island hotel that began as a small beach house in 1852, saved from near demolition around 1970 and run by the same family since 1969.
Hotel · Mid-range
Lake View Hotel
On Main Street in downtown Mackinac Island
A Main Street hotel built in 1858 as the Lake View House, which calls itself the oldest continuously operated hotel on Mackinac Island.
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Murray Hotel
On Main Street in downtown Mackinac Island, across from a ferry dock
A family-owned Main Street hotel on Mackinac Island dating to the 1880s, with 69 rooms, a fudge shop and a burrito counter in the lobby.