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Nova Motel

Property class: 2
Hotel near S.S. Badger: Lake Michigan Carferry in Ludington

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a lamp, a television, and a view of the outside.
A motel with a covered porch, numbered rooms, and a parking lot.
A bathroom with wooden cabinetry, a double sink, a large mirror, a shower with glass doors, and a toilet.
A motel with a large parking lot, multiple rooms, and a covered outdoor area.
A gravel path leading to a red signpost in a natural setting with trees and bushes.

Reviews

7.2 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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472 S Pere Marquette Hwy, Ludington, MI, 49431
  • Place, West Michigan Fairgrounds
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Place, Pere Marquette River
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Place, Pere Marquette Lake
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Airport, Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker)
    ‪39 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Traditional Room

A bedroom with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a bathroom.

Traditional Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Traditional Suite, 1 Queen Bed

A bedroom with a bed, bedside lamps, a TV on a stand, a door, and a window with curtains.

Traditional Suite, 1 Queen Bed

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Comfort Room

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

Basic Room

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

About the neighborhood

Ludington

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

What's nearby

  • West Michigan Fairgrounds - 19 min walk - 1.1 miles
  • Pere Marquette River - 1 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Pere Marquette Lake - 1 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Ludington Waterfront Park - 5 min drive - 2.7 miles
  • S.S. Badger: Lake Michigan Carferry - 7 min drive - 3.4 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Culver's - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬9 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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

  • American Express
  • Discover
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

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

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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.

How much does it cost to stay at Nova Motel?

As of Oct 10, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Nova Motel on Oct 11, 2026 start from $102, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

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

7.2

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 66 out of 185 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 39 out of 185 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 28 out of 185 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 26 out of 185 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 26 out of 185 reviews

7.4/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

6.0/10

Amenities

6.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff are so helpful and friendly. So nice of a family that owns the hotel. The rooms are very clean and comfortable, very nice pool with hot tub.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

It was an okay stay for the price in this area. We just needed a place to spend the night before catching the car ferry. It was what I expected for an older property on the old US Highway system.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great one night stop! Will remember again! Quick trip from silver lake, enjoyed the peace and quiet to get a good night's rest. Had a side lot to park large trailers
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The beds were very comfortable and we slept well. The air conditioning worked and the shower was hot. TV and refrigerator worked, too.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Horrible place!!! Wouldn’t recommend to anyone!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The host was very pleasant and others staying there were all very friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay

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

4/10 Poor

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
No working light over bathroom sink, two outlet didn’t work, couldn’t make TV work, no info on its operation. A lot of road noise out room was only 50 feet from the road.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
It was a nice place.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The rooms are quite comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice little roadside motel.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient located.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the pool and hot tub!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very helpful staff and owners.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was clean and what we expected for the price. We would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolute great welcome personality, great service and friendly. Clean room, comfy...definitely plan another trip to stay here. Its being renovated but easily adaptive.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
bathroom toliet did not work
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was a nice area and room.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean and a good value
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Convenient location
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The owner is wonderful and super helpful! The outdoor pool and hot tub were super clean and fun! The hotel is outdated but we had a blast! Would stay again!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

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