The 52-room BEST WESTERN Plaza Hotel Saugatuck is a family-friendly budget property that offers a reasonably pleasant place to bunk down for a night. This hotel is a five-minute drive from downtown Saugatuck and 10 minutes from Lake Michigan beaches. Rooms are spacious and have a suburban-home look, with flat-screen TVs, coffeemakers, mini-fridges, and microwaves, though upholstered furniture is quite dated. Breakfast is free and includes make-your-own waffles. There is an indoor pool and hot tub, a small fitness center, coin-operated laundry room, and a computer and printer available for guest use. Both parking and Wi-Fi are free.
The 52-room BEST WESTERN Plaza Hotel Saugatuck is a family-friendly budget property that offers a reasonably pleasant place to bunk down for a night. This hotel is a five-minute drive from downtown Saugatuck and 10 minutes from Lake Michigan beaches. Rooms are spacious and have a suburban-home look, with flat-screen TVs, coffeemakers, mini-fridges, and microwaves, though upholstered furniture is quite dated. Breakfast is free and includes make-your-own waffles. There is an indoor pool and hot tub, a small fitness center, coin-operated laundry room, and a computer and printer available for guest use. Both parking and Wi-Fi are free.
The two-and-a-half-pearl Secret of Saugatuck Suites is a family-owned and operated all-suite hotel. Located in a secluded area between the town of Saugatuck and Lake Michigan, the beach is only a five-minute drive from here, but there are no restaurants or activities within an easy walk. The 33 rooms range from small efficiencies to apartments and a four-bedroom house, all with full kitchens and modern bathrooms. The large pool and spacious grounds make this a popular family pick, and the hot tub is popular with grown-ups. Gas grills are also available for outdoor barbecues, and both parking and Wi-Fi are free. It's worth comparing rates at the BEST WESTERN Plaza Hotel Saugatuck, though, for more traditional rooms, free breakfast, and a fitness center.
The two-and-a-half-pearl Secret of Saugatuck Suites is a family-owned and operated all-suite hotel. Located in a secluded area between the town of Saugatuck and Lake Michigan, the beach is only a five-minute drive from here, but there are no restaurants or activities within an easy walk. The 33 rooms range from small efficiencies to apartments and a four-bedroom house, all with full kitchens and modern bathrooms. The large pool and spacious grounds make this a popular family pick, and the hot tub is popular with grown-ups. Gas grills are also available for outdoor barbecues, and both parking and Wi-Fi are free. It's worth comparing rates at the BEST WESTERN Plaza Hotel Saugatuck, though, for more traditional rooms, free breakfast, and a fitness center.
The four-room Hidden Garden Cottages & Suites is a romantic, adult-only bed-and-breakfast with an ideal location for exploring quaint downtown Saugatuck. This mid-range inn offers charming, spacious, individually decorate cottages and suites with cozy fireplaces and whirlpool tubs. Private porches with rocking chairs are a highlight for enjoying the peaceful setting. Rooms have free Wi-Fi plus small kitchen areas with microwaves, coffeemakers, and toasters; breakfast is delivered to the door each morning. For a more family-friendly Saugatuck option travelers may want to consider the Beachway Resort, which has a pool and family rooms.
The four-room Hidden Garden Cottages & Suites is a romantic, adult-only bed-and-breakfast with an ideal location for exploring quaint downtown Saugatuck. This mid-range inn offers charming, spacious, individually decorate cottages and suites with cozy fireplaces and whirlpool tubs. Private porches with rocking chairs are a highlight for enjoying the peaceful setting. Rooms have free Wi-Fi plus small kitchen areas with microwaves, coffeemakers, and toasters; breakfast is delivered to the door each morning. For a more family-friendly Saugatuck option travelers may want to consider the Beachway Resort, which has a pool and family rooms.
Sitting on a ridge above Lake Michigan, the 52-room Lake Bluff Inn and Suites is a year-round value property on sprawling grounds. Features are well-suited to families and include an outdoor pool and a kiddy pool, a playground, and a recreation room with vintage video games. An outdoor event tent and meeting room are available for private functions. A dining room serves free breakfast and downtown's restaurants are nearby. Cabin-style rooms and suites have dated decor, though come with convenient features like microwaves and mini-fridges; some have romantic touches like fireplaces and whirlpool tubs. Despite the lakefront location, this inn doesn’t offer beach access.
Sitting on a ridge above Lake Michigan, the 52-room Lake Bluff Inn and Suites is a year-round value property on sprawling grounds. Features are well-suited to families and include an outdoor pool and a kiddy pool, a playground, and a recreation room with vintage video games. An outdoor event tent and meeting room are available for private functions. A dining room serves free breakfast and downtown's restaurants are nearby. Cabin-style rooms and suites have dated decor, though come with convenient features like microwaves and mini-fridges; some have romantic touches like fireplaces and whirlpool tubs. Despite the lakefront location, this inn doesn’t offer beach access.
The 62-room budget Hampton Inn South Haven is a typical Hampton Inn outpost, with no unpleasant surprises. On a busy road right off I-196, the hotel is surrounded by fast-food restaurants, and downtown South Haven is a short drive away. Guest rooms are simple and straightforward, with the chain's typical homey comforts and slightly dated style. Features include an indoor pool, hot tub, free breakfast, and fitness center. The hotel caters to families with children, which can create a busy atmosphere during peak travel seasons. For something closer to Lake Michigan, travelers can consider Lake Bluff Inn and Suites, though interiors are more dated.
The 62-room budget Hampton Inn South Haven is a typical Hampton Inn outpost, with no unpleasant surprises. On a busy road right off I-196, the hotel is surrounded by fast-food restaurants, and downtown South Haven is a short drive away. Guest rooms are simple and straightforward, with the chain's typical homey comforts and slightly dated style. Features include an indoor pool, hot tub, free breakfast, and fitness center. The hotel caters to families with children, which can create a busy atmosphere during peak travel seasons. For something closer to Lake Michigan, travelers can consider Lake Bluff Inn and Suites, though interiors are more dated.
The mid-range Best Western Greenfield Inn is a full-service pink Victorian-style hotel with lots of attractive amenities, located just off Interstate 94 between the airport and downtown Detroit. Its 209 rooms are clean and comfortable, but a bit dark and traditionally decorated. They’re well equipped with Keurig coffeemakers, mini-fridges, microwaves, safes, and free Wi-Fi. Hotel highlights include a huge selection of vintage car photos, Mugly’s Food & Spirits, spacious indoor pool, fitness center, and sauna. It also has guest laundry facilities and meeting space. Free shuttle service is provided to the airport, nearby Henry Ford Museum, and other area attractions. Compare rates with the Comfort Inn Near Greenfield Village which, unlike the Best Western, offers a free breakfast.
The mid-range Best Western Greenfield Inn is a full-service pink Victorian-style hotel with lots of attractive amenities, located just off Interstate 94 between the airport and downtown Detroit. Its 209 rooms are clean and comfortable, but a bit dark and traditionally decorated. They’re well equipped with Keurig coffeemakers, mini-fridges, microwaves, safes, and free Wi-Fi. Hotel highlights include a huge selection of vintage car photos, Mugly’s Food & Spirits, spacious indoor pool, fitness center, and sauna. It also has guest laundry facilities and meeting space. Free shuttle service is provided to the airport, nearby Henry Ford Museum, and other area attractions. Compare rates with the Comfort Inn Near Greenfield Village which, unlike the Best Western, offers a free breakfast.
The 120-room mid-range Holiday Inn Grand Haven - Spring Lake is a family- and dog-friendly hotel on the Grand River, with a private marina and water views. Guest rooms are clean and contemporary, with private balconies or patios, though the bathrooms leave a bit to be desired. This hotel is a step above what many may think of a typical Holiday Inn, and offers spacious lawns, scenic river views, sundecks, a popular restaurant, a tiki bar, and an event planner on-site. There are also indoor and outdoor pools, a modern fitness center, and conference facilities, plus drives into charming Grand Haven only take five minutes.
The 120-room mid-range Holiday Inn Grand Haven - Spring Lake is a family- and dog-friendly hotel on the Grand River, with a private marina and water views. Guest rooms are clean and contemporary, with private balconies or patios, though the bathrooms leave a bit to be desired. This hotel is a step above what many may think of a typical Holiday Inn, and offers spacious lawns, scenic river views, sundecks, a popular restaurant, a tiki bar, and an event planner on-site. There are also indoor and outdoor pools, a modern fitness center, and conference facilities, plus drives into charming Grand Haven only take five minutes.
Plenty of couples are drawn to the cozy two-pearl Lake Country Inn, an adults-only property close to Lake Michigan beaches and New Buffalo restaurants, shops, and galleries. The eight rooms in this bed-and-breakfast are large, homey, and bright, and some have private porches and mini-fridges. There's a shared kitchen in the reception area as well as communal porches and a garden patio. A simple breakfast and Wi-Fi are both free. Guests should be aware that the hotel is closed December through February, and is only open on weekends in late fall and early spring.
Plenty of couples are drawn to the cozy two-pearl Lake Country Inn, an adults-only property close to Lake Michigan beaches and New Buffalo restaurants, shops, and galleries. The eight rooms in this bed-and-breakfast are large, homey, and bright, and some have private porches and mini-fridges. There's a shared kitchen in the reception area as well as communal porches and a garden patio. A simple breakfast and Wi-Fi are both free. Guests should be aware that the hotel is closed December through February, and is only open on weekends in late fall and early spring.
With 150 rooms spread over four buildings, this sprawling lakeside complex of a seasonal hotel is a budget-friendly alternative to the more expensive hotels on nearby Mackinac Island. Slightly dated rooms are spacious and great for families, and two- and three-bedroom units are available for bigger groups. The hotel features two pools with adjacent hot tubs -- one indoor and one outdoor -- and they host family-friendly beach bonfires with marshmallow roasting in the summer months. The hotel also offers a free buffet breakfast that includes eggs and waffles and there's a free shuttle to the casinos and the Mackinac Island ferry. Also, goose droppings can abound, so wearing shoes outside is advisable.
With 150 rooms spread over four buildings, this sprawling lakeside complex of a seasonal hotel is a budget-friendly alternative to the more expensive hotels on nearby Mackinac Island. Slightly dated rooms are spacious and great for families, and two- and three-bedroom units are available for bigger groups. The hotel features two pools with adjacent hot tubs -- one indoor and one outdoor -- and they host family-friendly beach bonfires with marshmallow roasting in the summer months. The hotel also offers a free buffet breakfast that includes eggs and waffles and there's a free shuttle to the casinos and the Mackinac Island ferry. Also, goose droppings can abound, so wearing shoes outside is advisable.
The Baymont Inn Mackinaw City is a simple two-pearl property situated within an easy walk of the Mackinac Island Ferry. Its 77 rooms are simple and spacious, with modern amenities like flat-screen TVs, coffeemakers, and free Wi-Fi. Though there's no restaurant or bar at this budget property, but the hotel offers a free breakfast buffet, an indoor pool, and hot tub. There's a fitness center, but it's tiny and only has three cardio machines. Travelers might also want to consider some similar properties on nearby Mackinac Island, such as the Main Street Inn and Suites, though rates will be higher.
The Baymont Inn Mackinaw City is a simple two-pearl property situated within an easy walk of the Mackinac Island Ferry. Its 77 rooms are simple and spacious, with modern amenities like flat-screen TVs, coffeemakers, and free Wi-Fi. Though there's no restaurant or bar at this budget property, but the hotel offers a free breakfast buffet, an indoor pool, and hot tub. There's a fitness center, but it's tiny and only has three cardio machines. Travelers might also want to consider some similar properties on nearby Mackinac Island, such as the Main Street Inn and Suites, though rates will be higher.