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Summers Inn

Property class: 2.5
Adults-only motel near Ludington Waterfront Park

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A porch with two chairs, a bicycle, and a bulletin board on a brick wall.
A room with a bed, two wicker chairs, a small round table, a dresser, and a door leading outside.
A restaurant with wooden furniture, a fireplace, and a kitchen area.
A bathroom with a toilet, sink, and a towel rack.
A cozy room with a cushioned sofa, a woven side table, and a window with a view of trees.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Business services

Explore the area

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717 E Ludington Ave, Ludington, MI, 49431
  • Place, Ludington Waterfront Park
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, S.S. Badger: Lake Michigan Carferry
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, Stearns Park Beach
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker)
    ‪40 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

A neatly made bed with a patterned pillow, two bedside tables with lamps, and a blue artwork on the wall.

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(71 reviews)
  • 180 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, Non Smoking (Two Full Beds)

A hotel room with a bed, two bedside lamps, a chair, and a window with curtains.

Standard Room, Non Smoking (Two Full Beds)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(39 reviews)
  • 250 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

A cozy room with a bed, two upholstered chairs, a small round table, and two wall-mounted lamps.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(80 reviews)
  • 250 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

King Suite

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)
  • 753 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Premium Room, 1 King Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(16 reviews)
  • 250 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Ludington

In Ludington .Within 2 miles (3 km) of this Ludington motel, you'll find Ludington Waterfront Park and S.S. Badger: Lake Michigan Carferry. Pere Marquette River and North Breakwater Light are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Ludington Area Center for the Arts - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Ludington Waterfront Park - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • S.S. Badger: Lake Michigan Carferry - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Pere Marquette River - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Stearns Park Beach - 3 min drive - 1.4 miles

Getting around

  • Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) - 105 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Culver's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪House of Flavors - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪China Buffet - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Summers Inn

Adults-only motel near Ludington Waterfront Park
Free breakfast is served on weekends. WiFi and wired Internet are free in public spaces. A library, a terrace, and a garden are also featured at Summers Inn. Free self parking is available.

This Ludington motel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 1 floor
  • 29 guestrooms or units
  • Meeting rooms
  • Built in 1956
  • Local cuisine breakfast (free)
  • Breakfast available (free)
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • No smoking on site
  • Microwave in a common area
Summers Inn offers 29 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Beds feature premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels.

Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers and complimentary toiletries. This Ludington motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided on request.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free local cuisine breakfast available on weekends 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM

Things to do

  • Books
  • Library

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
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), lockbox

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children younger than 16 are not allowed at this adults-only property. All guests 16 and older are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

  • American Express
  • Discover
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit 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; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a smoke detector, and outdoor lighting
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit 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, and Discover. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a smoke detector, and outdoor lighting in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • This is an adults-only property and guests under 16 years old aren't allowed.

Property is also known as

Summers Inn Ludington
Summers Inn
Summers Ludington
Ludington Four Seasons Lodging Hotel Ludington
Summers Inn Motel
Summers Inn Ludington
Summers Inn Motel Ludington

Frequently asked questions

How close is Summers Inn to the airport?

Summers Inn is 32.7 mi (42-min drive) away from the Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Summers Inn have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Summers Inn.

How close is Summers Inn to the beach?

This motel is 1.9 mi (4-min drive) from Stearns Park Beach and 8.3 mi (16-min drive) from Hamlin Lake beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Summers Inn offer free breakfast?

Yes, Summers Inn offers free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Summers Inn?

No, there is no casino at this motel.

What time is check-in at Summers Inn?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Summers Inn?

This motel offers free self parking.

Does Summers Inn have a pool?

Summers Inn does not have a pool.

Does Summers Inn have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this motel.

How close is Summers Inn to downtown Ludington?

Summers Inn is 0.5 mi away from Ludington.

Summers Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 800 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 156 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 29 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 11 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 1000 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

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10/10 Excellent

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Wonderful breakfast Calm peaceful garden Wonderful place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Friendly staff and lovely property with large room and easy parking
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Wonderful location Great for the $$$$ Quiet rooms Wonderful breakfast Awesome covered patio
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Beautiful, I will stay again
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great breakfast…Quiche, fruit, etc. nice grounds…Koi pond, natural area in back
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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This is a quiet, clean, and cozy place to stay. Walking distance to the town and beach. The staff were beyond kind and let’s just face it, no kids at the Inn…is wonderful!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Really nice place to stay. The rooms were very clean and quiet. The Koi pond and garden was very peaceful in spite of being in town.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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made to order breakfast was nice along with a sitting area out back with a koi pond
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Friendly, helpful staff, nice individually made breakfast, quiet and relaxing. Hope to come again.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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It was a quaint motel, quiet and quite lovely
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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It just a cute place. We always stay when we get off the Badger. The place is clean some rooms are small, but nice. Love the breakfast and relaxing by the Koi pond.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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I had a fantastic experience at Summer's Inn Hotel and truly have nothing negative to say. Everything about my stay was wonderful, and I would highly recommend this property to anyone looking for a great place to stay.
Stayed 8 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Every thing was wonderful + bonus hidden Koi pond & gazebo Would recommend!!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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8/10 Good

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All staff excellent interaction, cheerful and great interaction
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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8/10 Good

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Convent, clean, nice outdoor sitting areas including coy pond and a pergola. Good breakfast. Located right at the beginning of the historic home district. If I was not comparing a motel to nice hotels, I would give this place a 5. I would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Summers Inn is a real find! The rooms are updated, clean and nice. The staff is great and friendly. I loved the included breakfast too. This was a very good value for the stay.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Very exceptional hospitality by the staff here. Spacious nice rooms. Secret garden with koi pond was a bonus amenity we enjoyed.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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8/10 Good

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Enjoyed our stay. The property is a bit old and shows its age. However the location was great and it was very quiet. The included breakfast was a nice touch.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Slightly pricey but had a relaxing atmosphere with their reading room and open garden setting with koi pond. Breakfast was decent.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Wonderful experience staying at Summers Inn. Was greeted by very friendly and helpful staff at check in. The room was very clean, beautifully decorated, and the beds were comfortable. Loved the garden and koi pond. I would most definitely stay here again the next time I’m in Ludington.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Very pleasant stat. Great staff. Beautiful setting.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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It was peaceful and quiet with exceptionally well cared for grounds and outside amenities. The breakfast was great. The room was comfortable and very clean but the bathroom was a bit tight. We did well despite that.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Maryanne Xavier 🎶 Cayden Beautiful people Wonderful information about Ludington area Loving service As first timers, we were blessed by Summer's Inn Memorial Day Weekend 🇺🇸 Such a joyful and memorable 2 night stay💕 Thank you for a beautiful room #22
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Older motel that is extremely well run. Hidden garden is great and not to be missed. Breakfast was a very pleasant surprise. Great option from overpriced chain hotels.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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What a delightful stay! The property has beautiful natural landscaping everywhere. The tasteful touches to the morning dining areas were lovely. The room was spotless and it really showed they care. The staff was warm and helpful. I am so glad I found this sweet little gem in Ludington!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026

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