Ventura Motel

2.0 star property
Motel near Lake Michigan in Ludington

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Property grounds
Standard Room, 1 King Bed | Free WiFi, bed sheets
Suite, 1 King Bed | Free WiFi, bed sheets
Suite, 1 King Bed | Free WiFi, bed sheets
Exterior

Reviews

7.0 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included

Explore the area

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604 W. Ludington Ave, Ludington, MI, 49431
  • Place, Ludington Waterfront Park
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Stearns Park Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, S.S. Badger: Lake Michigan Carferry
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Airport, Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker)
    ‪50 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(26 reviews)
  • 217 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Double Room Single Use, Multiple Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • 217 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

7.4 out of 10
Good
(10 reviews)
  • 217 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

  • 217 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed

7.4 out of 10
Good
(12 reviews)
  • 217 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed

  • 230 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Ludington

Close to the beach.Your stay at this Ludington motel places you within a 10-minute walk of Lake Michigan and North Breakwater Light. Stearns Park Beach and Ludington Waterfront Park are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Ludington Waterfront Park - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Stearns Park Beach - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • North Breakwater Light - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Pere Marquette River - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • S.S. Badger: Lake Michigan Carferry - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles

Getting around

  • Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker) - 44 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪House of Flavors - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Jamesport Brewing Company - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Ludington Bay Brewing Co. - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Pier To Pier Picnics - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Little Caesars Pizza - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Ventura Motel

Motel near Lake Michigan in Ludington
Free breakfast is served. WiFi is free in public spaces. Free self parking is available.

This Ludington motel is smoke free.

  • 25 guestrooms or units
  • To-go breakfast (free)
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • No smoking on site
Ventura Motel offers 25 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and microwaves. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and complimentary toiletries.

This Ludington motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Televisions come with premium cable channels. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free on-the-go breakfast

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • TV with premium cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Renovations and closures

The property is closed during November, December, January, February, and March.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: USD 50 per accommodation, per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

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 and cash
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, Discover, and cash.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Ventura Motel to the airport?

Ventura Motel is 33.6 mi (44-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 Ventura Motel?

As of Oct 2, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Ventura Motel on Oct 11, 2025 start from $95.49, excluding 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 Ventura Motel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Ventura Motel.

How close is Ventura Motel to the beach?

This motel is a short 6-minute walk from Stearns Park Beach and 7.5 mi (15-min drive) from Hamlin Lake beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Ventura Motel offer free breakfast?

Yes, Ventura Motel offers free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Ventura Motel?

No, there is no casino at this motel.

What time is check-in at Ventura Motel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

Is there free parking at Ventura Motel?

This motel offers free self parking.

Does Ventura Motel have a pool?

Ventura Motel does not have a pool.

Does Ventura Motel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this motel.

How close is Ventura Motel to downtown Ludington?

Ventura Motel is 0.4 mi away from Ludington.

Reviews

Ventura Motel Reviews

7.0

Good

7.4/10

Cleanliness

7.4/10

Staff & service

6.2/10

Amenities

6.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.8/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 130 out of 630 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 223 out of 630 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 129 out of 630 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 92 out of 630 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 56 out of 630 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Caroline

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location, location. This is a very old motel that is one block from the beach and one block for town in the other direction. We were in room 26 and both beds were very, very comfortable. The bathroom was clean, with plenty of towels. The only thing I would change would be the old carpeting. They felt damp to your feet but they weren’t. Tile or faux wood floors would make this place a perfect 10.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

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

Sucks

This place absolutely sucks. Stay somewhere else.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

brad

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Was traveling through on motorcycles clean place friendly staff kind of a 1970s vibe for the money would stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Erin

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We liked this spot due to its location, the kid who handled the check in was very nice, the bed was comfortable and it was overall very quiet. The room was very dated, the toilet was a slow flush and the bathroom sink was slow draining.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Violet

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tina, Charlotte

Liked: Staff & service
The owners of this property are absolutely amazing and understanding. I worked a 24hr shift and drove 4 hrs to Ludington to watch my son play in a basketball tournament. They were very helpful in getting me a room early so i could catch some sleep before game #2 and even though the rooms arent fancy sleep, shower and staff were exactly what we needed. And only a few blocks to walk to beach. Highly recommend
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
They have s nice little place. It is older but it was VERY clean. Simple set up and clean. It was perfect for us.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Matthias

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenience tobthe water and town!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

dale

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The office person was very unfriendly. But the room had everything we needed. Nothing fancy but clean. The cleaning lady was very friendly and helpful. There was no coffee in the lobby or breakfast to go as advertised.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rick

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Im fixing up a home on Hamlin Lake and needed a place to stay relatively close by and chose the Ventura Motel. Great stay, friendly atmosphere, great accommodations, clean, good bed. Great Stay!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Chris

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Jill

Traveled with partner
The sink in the bathroom did not drain properly…soap scum all over the sink.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Gregg

Business traveler, Traveled with partner
Could not use the microwave, it kept tripping the outlet. Dead bolt would not lock the door. No breakfast but is stated on the web side breakfast is included.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Brenda

Business traveler
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to downtown but outdated and dreary
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

David

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Poor breakfast offering. We went to a restaurant near the motel. The staff who checked us in was a very rude woman.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

Kathleen

Traveled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Are you sure you want to be in the hospitality business? Consider using a steam cleaner, power washer bleach carpet cleaner some elbow grease and a can of paint. Deep cleaning your rooms would be a major improvement. You have a fantastic location & a beautiful fresh water lake. Now you just need a clean motel.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

Melinda

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

steve

Traveled with family
Disliked: Staff & service
I believe they had bed bugs
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Rick

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Kimberly

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Jessica

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness
We were very glad it was within walkable distance however when we got there the room was 78. The air conditioner did cool it eventually. The brochure stated conditional breakfast was included yet they did NOT offer it. We were told as of Labor Day it was discontinued. Desk man stated it was my fault for incorrect info because I booked it thru Hotels.com but I CALLED the motel personally before I booked it thru hotels.com and was told breakfast was included. I deserve better than that! There were also spider webs and flies on the floor and ceiling. Welcome to Ludington.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024