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Summers Inn

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

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Balcony
Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, soundproofing, free WiFi
Free daily full breakfast
Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking | Living area | Flat-screen TV
Interior

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services

Explore the area

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

Room options

Premium Room, 1 King Bed

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

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, soundproofing, free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

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

King Suite

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

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Standard Room, Non Smoking (Two Full Beds) | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, soundproofing, free WiFi

Standard Room, Non Smoking (Two Full Beds)

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

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, soundproofing, free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

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

About the neighborhood

Ludington

Close to the beach.Stay at this Ludington motel and you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Sandcastles Children's Museum and 2 miles (3 km) of Ludington Waterfront Park. S.S. Badger: Lake Michigan Carferry and Pere Marquette River are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Ludington Waterfront Park - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • S.S. Badger: Lake Michigan Carferry - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • West Michigan Fairgrounds - 3 min drive - 1.8 miles
  • Stearns Park Beach - 3 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Buttersville Park - 7 min drive - 2.5 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Culver's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪House Of Flavors - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Stix Bar - ‬7 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. A complete renovation of Summers Inn was completed in April 2019.

This Ludington motel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 1 floor
  • 29 guestrooms or units
  • Meeting rooms
  • Built in 1956
  • Full breakfast (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.

Languages

English

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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 full breakfast available 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM to 11:00 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

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

Summers Inn Ludington
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Ludington Four Seasons Lodging Hotel Ludington
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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 Jul 25, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Summers Inn on Jul 27, 2025 start from $149.0, 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 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 full breakfast on weekdays between 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM and weekends between 8:00 AM and 11:00 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. 799 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 165 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 19 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 12 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 1002 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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

4/10 Poor

Dennis

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The bed very uncomfortable! The shower handle broke. The room we got needed alot of upgrades. The staff and breakfast was the only things that were greatly!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Dennis

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Summers Inn is a nice motel. The staff at the office and the breakfast area were very nice and polite. The bathroom in the room was small. Which is typical for the older motels. But, it was very clean. Breakfast was handled differently than most motels. You chose what you wanted the night before along with a time to eat the next morning. Worked great in my opinion.

8/10 Good

Carrie

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ben

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome place with undeniable “charm”.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice property in walking distance to shopping, dining, and the waterfront.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ann

Liked: Amenities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent breakfast!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

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

10/10 Excellent

Jack

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Small room, but very nice and clean! Everything looked new. Staff very nice. Good breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Facility was average overall. Outside around buildings was excellent. Room was average at best. Remodeling needed. Room furniture was cheap and not very usable. Not very flexible for the breakfast provided. Had to have a reservation for the breakfast that was included and make your limited breakfast selection a day in advance. Food was fine though.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristi

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Stay @SI in any season

Great customer service! Traveling and needed a place to stay near the SS Badger as part of a longer road trip. Received a call alerting us of the office closing time 9pm CST, how to access room with easy late check-in, and to take our breakfast order. Room was quite cozy and met our basic needs for brief stay. Breakfast was delish, and SI was only minutes away from the dock. Will look to rebook when back in Ludington! (Also recommend eating lunch at The Wharf when docking in Manitowoc)
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Brittany

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Quaint, homey, comfortable outdoor spaces
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Brian

Liked: Amenities
Air condition was noisy !! Not enough outlets to charge up are phones ,had to unplug things in the room to charge are phones. Parking was tight , had to step over or in the ground covered landscaping to load an In load the car . Staff was very friendly an kind, food was great and they take your order for breakfast when you check in though that was a great experience because we had needed a early check out an that help to keep us on time for the day .
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

andrew

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

Nice, clean, good value

Clean and well maintained retro style hotel. Very friendly staff. Choose from 3 breakfast options that will be prepared and ready for you at the time you specify. Very convenient location if you are sailing on the SS Badger.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Andrew

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

Good value, great location

Clean and well maintained retro style motel. Very friendly staff. Choose from 3 breakfasts that will be prepared and ready for you at the time you specify. Very convenient location if you are taking the SS Badger ferry.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

10/10 Excellent

Kerri

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

Sweet stay in Ludington

What a sweet motel only minutes from everything Ludington has to offer. Very friendly staff and their breakfast was a special surprise. They have a beautiful outdoor space that is peaceful and provides nice seating options!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

MARVIN

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good value for price. Basic room, but clean and sufficient. Nice staff & pleasantly surprised by nice breakfast...served with a smile. Would recommend if just want basic room.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dottie

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

10/10 Excellent

Laurie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

renee

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved the home type feeling of this place and was so nice and calm. I was really looking forward to the homemade breakfast. The idea of having the quiche was somewhat I was looking forward too. However, the option to not be able to remove an item such as broccoli or tomato was not very happy about that. I would stay here again if ever in this area again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Edward, Charter Township of Clinton

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staying at the Summers Inn is like staying at your favorite aunt's home. Nice comfortable room, excellent breakfast served at your table, beautiful garden and friendly staff makes this our favorite place to stay in Ludington
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Yvonne

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024