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Summers Inn

2.5 star property
Adults-only motel near S.S. Badger: Lake Michigan Carferry

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A restaurant with wooden furniture, a fireplace, and a kitchen area.
A living room with a round table, wicker sofa, a TV mounted on the wall, and a cabinet with drawers.
A room with a bed, two wicker chairs, a small round table, a dresser, and a door leading outside.
A porch with two chairs, a bicycle, and a bulletin board on a brick wall.
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
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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717 E Ludington Ave, Ludington, MI, 49431
  • Place, Sandcastles Children's Museum
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Ludington Waterfront Park
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, S.S. Badger: Lake Michigan Carferry
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • 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
(60 reviews)
  • 180 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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
(38 reviews)
  • 250 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

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
(74 reviews)
  • 250 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

King Suite

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)
  • 753 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Premium Room, 1 King Bed

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

About the neighborhood

Ludington

Close to the beach.Within a 15-minute walk of the motel, you'll find Ludington Area Center for the Arts and Sandcastles Children's Museum. Also, Pere Marquette Lake is within half a mile (1 km) and Ludington Waterfront Park is within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Sandcastles Children's Museum - 10 min walk - 0.6 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
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪China Buffet - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Summers Inn

Adults-only motel near S.S. Badger: Lake Michigan Carferry
Free breakfast is available daily. WiFi and wired Internet are free in public spaces. A library, a terrace, and tour/ticket assistance 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)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • No smoking on site
Summers Inn offers 29 air-conditioned accommodations with hair dryers and complimentary toiletries. Beds feature premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels.

Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers. This Ludington motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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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 self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free local cuisine breakfast available 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends

Things to do

  • Library

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • No elevator

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

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
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 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 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)

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

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 and a smoke detector
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 and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector 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

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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.

How much does it cost to stay at Summers Inn?

As of Aug 9, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Summers Inn on Sep 8, 2026 start from $143, 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 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?

Summers Inn offers free local cuisine breakfast on weekdays between 7:00 AM and 9:00 AM and weekends between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM.

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. 806 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 155 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 24 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 13 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 1004 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful, I will stay again
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a quaint motel, quiet and quite lovely
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Every thing was wonderful + bonus hidden Koi pond & gazebo Would recommend!!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice place to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Edward

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
nice place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always enjoy our stays here. Staff and accommodations are excellent
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jeff

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

joel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

gregory

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful gardens, peaceful atmosphere with kind staff and excellent breakfast!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It is always nice to stay here.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Breakfast was very good and inside courtyard garden was like an oasis!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Older furnishings but clean and very nice staff, had a great stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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8/10 Good

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Breakfast was good, the gardens and patio near the fish pond was awesome.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Christoher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was amazing, healthy, and the service was awesome. Easy check-in, parking, and close to downtown. Beautiful spot!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We thoroughly enjoyed our visit.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely breakfast in a lovely setting served by friendly people.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Sylvia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful stay and customer service.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Leslie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved our stay. Wonderful staff, good location, beautiful setting.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Deborah L

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It's a very nice place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Philip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff and good breakfast!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Elliot

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice breakfast!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Victoria

Great location. Wonderful MCM vibes and very friendly staff!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff, good breakfast, and charming
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hidden koi pond courtyard was perfect for meeting other family members staying at the Inn, and relaxing.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Frank

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cute and comfortable room; very good breakfast; friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

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