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Nova Motel

2.0 star property
Hotel in Ludington with free parking

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Traditional Suite, 1 Queen Bed | Living area | 30-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels, TV
Golf view
Exterior detail
Comfort Room | Exterior
Traditional Room | Bathroom | Towels, soap, shampoo, toilet paper

Reviews

7.0 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included

Explore the area

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472 S Pere Marquette Hwy, Ludington, MI, 49431
  • Place, West Michigan Fairgrounds
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Place, Ludington Waterfront Park
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, S.S. Badger: Lake Michigan Carferry
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker)
    ‪48 min drive‬

Room options

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Traditional Room | 1 bedroom, pillowtop beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Traditional Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Traditional Suite, 1 Queen Bed | 1 bedroom, pillowtop beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Traditional Suite, 1 Queen Bed

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Comfort Room

7.6 out of 10
Good
(9 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Basic Room

1 bedroom, pillowtop beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Basic Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Ludington

In Ludington .You'll find West Michigan Fairgrounds and Pere Marquette River within 2 miles (3 km) of this hotel. S.S. Badger: Lake Michigan Carferry and Sandcastles Children's Museum are also within 3 miles (5 km).

What's nearby

  • West Michigan Fairgrounds - 19 min walk - 1.1 miles
  • Ludington Waterfront Park - 5 min drive - 2.3 miles
  • S.S. Badger: Lake Michigan Carferry - 5 min drive - 2.5 miles
  • Stearns Park Beach - 6 min drive - 3.0 miles
  • Buttersville Park - 10 min drive - 4.9 miles

Getting around

  • Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker) - 39 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Culver's - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬17 min walk

About this property

Nova Motel

Hotel near S.S. Badger: Lake Michigan Carferry in Ludington
Nova Motel offers its guests a seasonal outdoor pool, a vending machine, and a garden. Public spaces have free WiFi. Free self parking is available.

This Ludington hotel is smoke free.

  • 28 guestrooms or units
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • No smoking on site
Nova Motel offers 28 accommodations with air conditioning. Beds feature pillowtop mattresses. 30-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels.

Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers. This Ludington hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 25+ Mbps. Housekeeping is provided on request.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/truck parking on site

Things to do

  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Visual fire alarm

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 30-inch flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

More

  • Air conditioning

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 3.5 percent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 3.5 percent

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit or credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • The seasonal pool will open July 01 and close September 04.
  • Pool access available from 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

Property is also known as

nova motel Hotel
nova motel Ludington
nova motel Hotel Ludington

Frequently asked questions

How close is Nova Motel to the airport?

Nova Motel is 29.3 mi (39-min drive) away from the Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Nova Motel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Nova Motel.

How close is Nova Motel to the beach?

This hotel is 3.5 mi (8-min drive) from Stearns Park Beach and 10 mi (20-min drive) from Hamlin Lake beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Nova Motel offer free breakfast?

Nova Motel does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Nova Motel?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Nova Motel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Nova Motel?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Nova Motel have a pool?

Nova Motel features a seasonal outdoor pool. Guests can enjoy pool access from 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM.

Does Nova Motel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Nova Motel to downtown Ludington?

Nova Motel is 1.7 mi away from Ludington.

Nova Motel Reviews

Reviews

7.0

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 52 out of 154 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 36 out of 154 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 23 out of 154 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 21 out of 154 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 22 out of 154 reviews

7.4/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

6.0/10

Amenities

6.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Gary

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Gary

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I left the motel without staying. The room was filthy with cobwebs hanging from the ceiling which obviously have been hanging there for years as they where encased in grime. The air conditioner was covered in dust and grime.The exterior door leading directly to the street was a only a hollow core door with a flimsy physical key, The door jam actually had a hole broken in it and the safety chain had been haphazardly reattached to the wall.The photographs of the motel posted on Travelocity were very misleading. The photos present an older motel that has been renovated but in reality it is a dump that should be torn down. I don't understand how an establishment like this could possibly been promoted by Travelocity!! I feel scammed and have lost trust in Traveocity Very seedy and ghetto indeed!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Armando

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shannon

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay! Beds weren’t the most comfortable but the rooms were clean! Owner was very friendly and very welcoming! I would definitely come back.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Jessica

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Good place clean some holes in my wall that could been patch up before renting to people but overall was clean and good comfront beds was great
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Michelle

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I paid $206 thru Expedia for my room after selecting Pet friendly properties. After I arrived and checked in I was tokld I needed to pay an additional 25 dollar pet fee. I shared that I paid the full price already, The staff started knocking on my dore at dusk and continnued knocking for 1.5 hours. I felt scared fromt he first knock. I called the front desk and shared that I paid the full proce prior to arrival. They insisted on the additonal $25. I shared that I felt threatened and would call the police if they knocked again. They did. I called the police. I ended up packing my things while the police were there and leaving in my car becaus eI felt so threatened and unsafe. They refused to refund my money. I had spent a total of 4.5 hours at their facility. 1.5 hours of which they knocked incessently.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Emily

Business traveler, Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I was surprised by the condition of the room/hotel. I wasn't expecting the Ritz, but based on the rating I guess I expected a bit more. The room we got was nothing like the pictures. The floors were quite dirty,. I wiped up a water spill and unfortunately the towel was black afterwards. It was dirty enough that we ended up using the towel in the room to create a runner of sorts to keep out feet off the floors. There was hair from where someone had shaved on the faucet handles and counter. Large dusty cobwebs above the bed. The shower head was quite clogged which made it so the water only came out in a few random streams. Other things like a broken deadbolt, broken refrigerator and broken toilet paper holder should be addressed.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Sara

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Travis

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Loren

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Frank, bloomington

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property under renovation. Bed was nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Elizabeth

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Zero frills, you-get-what-you-pay-for kind of roadside motel. Was clearly undergoing some major renovations when we visited at the end of the off-season. Owner was super friendly, welcoming, and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Nicole

Traveled with group
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Nicole

Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Karl

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff is friendly and helpful. Motel is rustic but well kept. Beds were comfortable and rooms clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Leanna

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The space is really small. The TV was tiny. I almost couldn’t believe I paid money to stay in a room so poorly updated. I guess it was only 80 dollars but I don’t understand why it hasn’t been renovated since 1982. We still managed to have a good time in spite of these hurdles with the room.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

4/10 Poor

David

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Very dated and old
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elysia, allegan

Traveled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved everything from the owners to my room to the people.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stacey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alyse, Wixom

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

Ginger

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

David

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
MOTEL HELL, false advertising they show a pic on expedia and give u a different room. My closet is as big as this room the owner and employer at Nova Motel are rude and liars and are only interested in trying to switch and bait and then try to put u in the right room by upcharging u $20 more for the right room that u should have got in the first place. Also the floors are filthy and they have a space heater in the wall and u burn your arm passing by it, totally elegal. And the site says they have free wifi and they claim they have no wifi and just laugh in your face about it. Total false advertising! They will be answering to the Attorney General and Consumers Protection Bureau soon. I WANT MY MONEY BACK! BEWARE of staying here for real!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

William

Traveled with partner, Traveled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The owner was friendly and very quick with our arrival.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Thank you! Was a last minute stay, was very satisfied!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great stay

Great stay! Friendly, clean, good location!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024