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West Michigan
Lodging

After a day spent on the lake, beach or golf course, a good night's sleep is essential. West Michigan lodging facilities provide all the amenities to make your stay enjoyable and keep you coming back. A variety of motels and hotels welcome you with clean rooms and impeccable service. Perhaps you're looking for a romantic inn with a whirlpool or fireplace, a rustic cabin, or a furnished rental home--the choices here are endless. Many Victorian homes in Ludington, Manistee, and Pentwater have been transformed into lovely bed and breakfasts, or choose a family-oriented resort along the lake. Whatever your taste in lodging, we have the perfect place to lay your head.

Our entire list of lodging facilities appears below, or to refine your search, click on one of these lodging categories:

Bab's Lake House
6113 Grace Ave., Ludington, MI 49431, (231) 843-4898
Relax and enjoy the privacy of this peaceful neighborhood on Indian Pete Bayou, tucked away on beautiful Upper Hamlin Lake. Privately owned 3 bedroom/2 bath furnished weekly rental with 60' of water frontage. Includes a 24' boatwell, cable TV, DVD, VCR, gas grill, and microwave. Complete kitchen, towels, and linens included.
Barnhart's Resort & Marina
6006 Barnhart Rd., Ludington, MI 49431, (231) 843-8246
Two and three bedroom vacation rentals overlooking Upper Hamlin Lake. Flat screen TVs, fully equipped kitchens. Pontoon and fishing boat/motor rentals, dockage available. On premise: restaurant and bar overlooking lake, live entertainment most Saturday nights.
Bed and Breakfasts of Ludington
c/o Ludington Historical Bed & Breakfast Association, Ludington, MI 49431
Experience the warm hospitality, delightful charm, and the unique amenities offered at any of the seven Ludington historical B&B's. One of a kind rooms that are far from ordinary. Each lovely inn is conveniently located on the avenue near downtown Ludington. Private baths, and of course, scrumptious breakfasts are always included.
Best Western Splash Park Inn
5005 W. US-10, Ludington, MI 49431, Toll Free (866) 280-8726
Affordable family fun! Large atrium features water slide with four thrilling curves and a terrific splash landing, plus indoor pool, hot tub. Sauna, game room, fitness room, playground, picnic area, shuffle board. Free breakfast includes Belgian waffles. Refrigerator in every room. Wi-Fi internet, guest laundry, parking with plug-ins. Whirlpool and family suites available.
Blue Spruce Inn
109 N. Ferry St., Ludington, MI 49431, (231) 843-9537
A charming place with a retro atmosphere. Located on a quiet side street, you're close to downtown shops and restaurants--and just steps away from the beach and lighthouse. Enjoy a full continental breakfast and have a picnic lunch overlooking a waterfall. Coffepot in room, free high speed internet, and cable TV.
Bo Sloan's Hideaway
3738 N. Lakeshore Dr., Ludington, MI 49431, (805) 312-0098
Spend your next Hamlin Lake vacation in a home that's a cut above the rest. This newly remodeled cottage sleeps nine people and features a full kitchen, two big color TVs, DVD players and plush furniture. Our 600 square foot, brand new wrap-around deck offers great views of Hamlin Lake. Boat dock included.
By the Lake At Parkview Cottages
P.O. Box 616, Ludington, MI 49431, (231) 843-4445
Cottages 1/2 block from city beach, with knotty pine interiors, fieldstone fireplaces. Additional houses and cottages near Lake Michigan, shopping, restaurants. Pentwater cottages with beach access. All rentals completely furnished with fully equipped kitchens, decks, gas grills, linens. Some with A/C and wireless internet. Day or week rentals, accepting pets in some rentals.
Carrier Ridge Lodge
3222 N. US-31, Scottville, MI 49454, (231) 757-4848, Toll Free (866) 315-6343
Our beautiful, peaceful log cabin features three bedrooms, each with its own private bathroom, queen size bed, plus a delicious country breakfast. We are an eco-friendly green lodge, set upon 80 acres. Fish the trout stream and private pond, take a nature hike, or cross country ski in the winter.
Cattail Cottage and Levi's Landing
6138 Barnhart Rd., Ludington, MI 49431, (231) 852-0320
Two and three bedroom housekeeping units on the south shore of Upper Hamlin Lake. Includes color cable TVs, microwaves, coffee makers, grills, fire pits, picnic tables and boat docks. Boats also available for rent. Pets are allowed in most units.
Clark's Castle Point Resort
6239 Barnhart Rd., Ludington, MI 49431, (231) 843-4594
Beautiful Upper Hamlin Lake waterfront. Six 2 bedroom cottages, two 3 bedroom units, plus one 4 bedroom/3 bath home. Cable TV, linens, fully equipped kitchens, grills, picnic table. Swim area, volleyball, shuffleboard, play area, firepit. Boats/motors, pontoons for rent. Open year round. Please, no pets.
Collier's Creek House
5915 W. Mavis Rd., Ludington, MI 49431, (231) 843-1936
Year round, your vacation up north starts here. Relax in our large 3 bedroom/2 bathroom home, by the creek, in the woods of beautiful Hamlin Township. Sleeps 6-9, fire pit, laundry, towels, linens and more. Near Hamlin Lake and Ludington. Relocation and B&B packages available.
Edgewater Lodge on Hamlin Lake
5896 Barnhart Rd., Ludington, MI 49431, Toll Free (888) 844-5956
Clean two unit cottage on Upper Hamlin Lake w/100' of frontage. Features grassy grounds, sandy beaches, playground, boat docks. Winter and fall "hot tub" units. Each unit has kitchen, four bedrooms, two baths, dining area and living room with fireplace. Grills, cable TV and lake view. No pets. Open all year. Offered by Ludington Property Management.
Heaven on Hamlin, LLC
3795 N. Lakeshore Dr, Ludington, MI 49431, (231) 843-8831
Four fully equipped cottages with air conditioning, cable TV, VCR, fireplace, gas grill, and firepits. From the deck, enjoy magnificent sunsets with 150' frontage on beautiful lower Hamlin Lake. Boat dockage available within a sheltered cove and 320' walkway along water with bridge. Also featuring children's playground. No pets.
Hobby Crest Resort
3264 Piney Ridge, Ludington, MI 49431, (231) 845-0661
On a wooded crest with 400' of beautiful Hamlin Lake waterfront, nestled adjacent to the most serene section of Ludington State Park. Sand dunes, scenic hiking trails are right out your door. Swimming, fishing, relaxing! Playground, picnic area, fire pits. Housekeeping cottages, boat rental, dockage. No pets. Spring, fall discounts.
Holiday Inn Express
5323 W. US-10, Ludington, MI 49431, Toll Free (866) 523-2216
Excellent service and a consistently great experience. If that's what you want on your vacation, stop in and see us! Oversized guest rooms, free Smart Start Breakfast bar, indoor heated pool, whirlpool, sauna, fitness room, arcade, free high speed internet. Relax away your worries and have the quality vacation you and your family will appreciate.
Home-Ly House Cottages
3390 N. Lakeshore Dr., Ludington, MI 49431, (231) 843-1392, Toll Free (800) 875-9420
"A perfect house, whether you like food or sleep or story-telling or singing or just sitting and thinking best, or a pleasant mixture of them all."-from Lord of the Rings. Offering two bedroom cottages with kitchens.
Kip's Kottages
corner Barnhart & Sherman Roads, Upper Hamlin Lake, Ludington, MI 49431, (231) 578-4858
Open year round! Cottages completely furnished with kitchen, bathrooms and bedrooms. Included are cooking utensils, toaster, coffee pot, grill, picnic table, microwave, cable TV. No linens provided. Also boat slips and a fish cleaning house. Pontoon boat/motor, fishing boat/motor for rent. Pets accepted.
Lighthouse Motel
710 W. Ludington Ave., Ludington, MI 49431, (231) 845-6117
Perfect for all seasons! Just one block from the sandy beach of Stearns Park on Lake Michigan. Family owned and operated, we offer a surrey rental, cable TV, air conditioning, complimentary morning coffee, ice machine and fish freezer. Within walking distance to downtown Ludington and minutes from Hamlin Lake. Pet friendly.
Ludington Pier House Motel
801-805 W. Ludington Ave., Ludington, MI 49431, (231) 845-7346, Toll Free (800) 968-3677
Just across from Lake Michigan Beach, mini golf, and lighthouse! Comfortable family accommodations, larger rooms sleep up to five. In-room refrigerators, coffee makers in most rooms. Indoor pool and spa. Short walk to parks, marinas, charter fishing, car ferry, restaurants, and downtown. Smoke free. Reservations recommended. Off season rates. Open May-October.
MS Furnished Apartments & Homes
Mary Schierholt, 209 N. Ferry St., Ludington, MI 49431, (231) 845-5616
Enjoyable, carefree accommodations near marinas, beach. 1-5 bedroom apartments and homes sleep up to 12. Totally furnished. TV, VCR, and linens. Summer, amenities include picnic tables/grills, games, sun tea, fresh flowers, homemade jams. Wintertime, enjoy hot chocolate, microwave popcorn. Available day-week-month. Open all year, all homes for sale.
Nader's Lakeshore Lodge
612 N. Lakeshore Dr., Ludington, MI 49431, (231) 843-8757
Just one block from the Lake Michigan Beach. Poolside rooms and suites feature refrigerators, microwaves, coffeemakers, cable TV, and air conditioning. Or choose from one of our 18 family-style suites. Outdoor heated pool, picnic area and shuffleboard. Bikes available for guest use. Smoke-free, pet friendly. Daily/weekly rates available, open May-October.
North Bayou Resort & Marina
4849 N. Lakeshore Dr., Ludington, MI 49431, (231) 845-5820
Rental units with one or three bedrooms. Cable, Wi-Fi, view of Hamlin Lake and the sand dunes. Tackle and bait shop. Full service marina, fishing/pontoon boat rentals, fish cleaning station and freezers available. Playground. No pets, please! Open spring, summer and fall.
Nova Motel
472 S. Pere Marquette Hwy (Old 31), Ludington, MI 49431, Toll Free (800) 828-3162
Affordable lodging on six wooded acres. Outdoor pool/spa. Picnic tables and grills, sunny pleasant surroundings. 32 A/C rooms, some with whirlpools. Queen beds available, phones w/data port, cable TV w/HBO, ESPN. Boat parking, fish freezer. Just minutes from dining, shopping, beaches, and area attractions. Open spring, summer, fall.
One Ludington Place Condominiums
(231) 845-6861
Outland's Long Lake Resort
7410 E. US-10, Walhalla, MI 49402, (231) 757-2142
Peaceful Acres Resort, LLC
2670 Piney Ridge Rd., Ludington, MI 49431, (231) 843-2292, Toll Free (800) 968-2292
On the southern tip of beautiful Hamlin Lake 1-1/2 miles from Lake Michigan--the closest resort to the Ludington State Park. Sixteen housekeeping cottages on fourteen acres of beautifully wooded lakefront. One to five bedrooms & two motel rooms. Safe sandy beach. Pontoon, fishing boat & motor rentals available for our guests. Wireless internet.
Ramada of Ludington
Intersection of US-10 & US-31, 4079 W. US-10, Ludington, MI 49431, Toll Free (800) 707-7475
Ramada offers an in-house lounge with daily drink specials, and serves dinner from 5-9pm. A deluxe hot breakfast, business center, wireless internet, fitness and game rooms. Featuring an indoor pool and West Michigan's largest indoor hot tub! Banquet rooms with seating for up to 500 people with food provided by Brann's Catering.
Sauble Resort & Boat Rentals
3443 N. Stearns Rd., Ludington, MI 49431, (231) 843-8497
A favorite of families, couples, and anglers looking to create lasting memories. 30 cozy one to four bedroom cottages overlooking Hamlin Lake, heated outdoor pool, boat/pontoon rentals, marina, playground. Enjoy picturesque views of Hamlin Lake, the Ludington State Park, sand dunes, beautiful sunsets from the porch/patio of your cottage. Packages available.
Stearns Motor Inn
212 E. Ludington Ave., Ludington, MI 49431, (231) 843-3407, Toll Free (800) 365-1904
Downtown Ludington's historic hotel--closest to shopping, dining and carferry. Beach, parks, marinas nearby. Queen & king beds, air conditioning. Whirlpool rooms, fireplace suites, efficiencies. Guest laundry, wireless internet, fitness & tanning spa. Ample boat parking. Banquet rooms available. Tiki Video Nightclub. Discover, MasterCard, VISA, AMEX.
Sunny Birch Resort & Marina
3841 N. Lakeshore Dr., Ludington, MI 49431, (231) 843-4074
On Beautiful Hamlin Lake. Four affordable 2-bedroom waterfront cottages. Relax on the patio of one our cheerful, clean cottages. Spend the day fishing, reading a book, or bird watching. Spectacular sunset views. Boat/pontoon rentals, private boat ramp and boat slips available. No pets. Open May-September. Off-season rates.
Sunset Bluff Resort & Boat Rentals
6075 N. Victory Park Rd., Ludington, MI 49431, (231) 845-5002
Open all year. 13 housekeeping cottages overlooking Upper Hamlin Lake. 1-5 bedrooms, some with fireplaces. Heated outdoor pool. 40 acres of wooded land with hiking trails, snowshoeing, cross country skiing, great year 'round fishing. Canoes, kayaks, pontoon and fishing boat/motor rentals. No pets. Group retreats and reunions welcome.
Vacation Lane Resort
3181 N. Lakeshore Dr., Ludington, MI 49431, (231) 843-9258
On beautiful Hamlin Lake. A sand dune away from Lake Michigan and a step back in time. Bring your families and have them experience what your childhood vacations at the lake were like. 1-3 bedroom cottages, private sandy beach, marina, playground, community center. Great fishing. Boats and slips available. Wonderful setting for reunions and retreats.
Ventura Motel
604 W. Ludington Ave., Ludington, MI 49431, (231) 845-5124, Toll Free (800) 968-1440
Next to city park downtown, two short blocks to Lake Michigan beach, shopping and dining. 25 rooms w/king and queen beds, some with refrigerators. Rooms offer A/C, 78 channel remote TV w/HBO, phones, coffee, free high-speed wireless internet. Luxury rooms w/heart-shaped in-room whirlpools; VCR, refrigerator. Freezer for fishermen. Open all year.
Vista Villa Motel
916 E. Ludington Ave., Ludington, MI 49431, (231) 843-9320, Toll Free (800) 358-2402
Reasonable rates, very clean and quiet. Conveniently located near downtown Ludington and Lake Michigan. 40 spacious rooms with queen beds, remote control TVs and VCRs, A/C. Whirlpool rooms available. Snack room has ice, coffee, snack machine and microwave. Free long distance. Freezer available. Boat and trailer parking. Open May-October. Sorry, no pets.
Waterside Resort & Boat Rentals
3298 N. Lakeshore Dr., Ludington, MI 49431, (231) 843-8481
On Lower Hamlin Lake. Clean 2-4 bedroom housekeeping cottages. Fully furnished, microwave, color cable TV. Near Lake Michigan beaches, downtown Ludington. Swimming beach, great fishing, boating right out your front door. Also a store with groceries, ice cream cones, bait, tackle, gas, pontoon and fishing boat rentals, Internet Kiosk. Advanced reservations suggested. Pet friendly.
Willow-by-the-Lake Resort
4739 N. Lakeshore Dr., Ludington, MI 49431, (231) 843-2904, Toll Free (800) 331-2904
Attractive, clean, air-conditioned, smoke-free, 1 & 2 bedroom housekeeping cottages. Located on the east shore of Lower Hamlin Lake. Beautiful, scenic view of sand dunes and sunsets. Sandy bottom swimming, play areas, and sand box for children. Waterfront deck, dockage and boat rentals available. Open May-October. Off-season rates. No pets.

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