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Hillcrest Motel

2.5 star property
Motel near Hiawatha National Forest in Rapid River

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Point of interest
Signature Room | 2 bedrooms, premium bedding, memory foam beds, free WiFi
Exterior
Exterior

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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10154 US-2, Rapid River, MI, 49878
  • Place, Peninsula Point Lighthouse Interpretive Trail
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Haymeadow Creek Falls Trail
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Bay de Noc to Grand Island Trail
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Airport, Escanaba, MI (ESC-Delta County)
    ‪34 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Room | 2 bedrooms, premium bedding, memory foam beds, free WiFi

Standard Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(12 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Signature Double Room | 2 bedrooms, premium bedding, memory foam beds, free WiFi

Signature Double Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(16 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Signature Room | 2 bedrooms, premium bedding, memory foam beds, free WiFi

Signature Room

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

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Family Suite | 2 bedrooms, premium bedding, memory foam beds, free WiFi

Family Suite

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 7
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Queen Beds

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Superior Cabin | 2 bedrooms, premium bedding, memory foam beds, free WiFi

Superior Cabin

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 7
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

About the neighborhood

Rapid River

In Rapid River .You'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Hiawatha National Forest and 2 miles (3 km) of Peninsula Point Lighthouse Interpretive Trail with a stay here. Haymeadow Creek Falls Trail and Bay de Noc to Grand Island Trail are also within 6 miles (10 km).
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What's nearby

  • Peninsula Point Lighthouse Interpretive Trail - 2 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Haymeadow Creek Falls Trail - 5 min drive - 5.0 miles
  • Bay de Noc to Grand Island Trail - 7 min drive - 4.8 miles
  • Rapid River Ski Trail - 9 min drive - 7.0 miles
  • Van Cleve Park & Gladstone Beach - 14 min drive - 11.7 miles

Getting around

  • Escanaba, MI (ESC-Delta County) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Jack's - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Swallow Inn - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Wally's Bar - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Rapid River Pub - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪kipling bar - ‬10 min drive

About this property

Hillcrest Motel

Motel near Hiawatha National Forest in Rapid River
Free breakfast is served daily. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Rapid River motel.

  • 10 guestrooms or units
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Garden
  • Smoking in designated areas
Hillcrest Motel offers 10 accommodations. Memory foam beds feature premium bedding. This Rapid River motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 50+ Mbps. Guests can make use of the in-room microwaves and coffee/tea makers. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Memory foam mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Recycling
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk, smart lock

Pets

  • Pets are welcome and stay free
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, debit cards, and cash. This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Frequently asked questions

How close is Hillcrest Motel to the airport?

Hillcrest Motel is 20.2 mi (27-min drive) away from the Escanaba, MI (ESC-Delta County) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Hillcrest Motel?

As of Nov 10, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hillcrest Motel on Nov 19, 2025 start from $94.4, 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 Hillcrest Motel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Hillcrest Motel.

How close is Hillcrest Motel to the beach?

This motel is 9.7 mi (12-min drive) from Van Cleve Park & Gladstone Beach and 18.7 mi (25-min drive) from Escanaba Public Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Hillcrest Motel offer free breakfast?

Hillcrest Motel offers free continental breakfast every day from 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Hillcrest Motel?

No, there is no casino at this motel.

What time is check-in at Hillcrest Motel?

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

Is there free parking at Hillcrest Motel?

This motel offers free self parking.

Does Hillcrest Motel have a pool?

Hillcrest Motel does not have a pool.

Does Hillcrest Motel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this motel.

How close is Hillcrest Motel to downtown Rapid River?

Hillcrest Motel is 1.9 mi away from Rapid River.

Reviews

Hillcrest Motel Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 150 out of 210 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 43 out of 210 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 210 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 210 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 210 reviews

Reviews

6/10 Okay

LISA, Wyandotte

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
This property suited my purpose of having a base for exploring. Was clean. Some improvements were done but don't expect a new property. Although on the main highway which was very loud at times, I was able to sleep. I would like to suggest a hand held shower head for the shower. I am a short person and the shower is SMALL, I had a hard time maneuvering to not get constantly drowned by the shower. Also, I never saw anyone that worked (or property owners) at all. I assume they were around somewhere. Overall, I'd say about a 7 out of 10. The first thing I always look at is the cleanliness and it was a clean room and property.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Very nice property, no staff, all through text, but very prompt.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brenda

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

10/10 Excellent

Alyssa

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property was a great stay for the night!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
short stay did remote check in, arrived @ 12:20 , left @ 5:38 am. got at least 4 1/2 hrs uninterrupted sleep
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Todd

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

Good enough, but will pick a different place next

Room was okay, bathroom small but suffice. No contact with anyone. Just given a passkey code to get in room. very noisy highway that had trucks rumbling through all night long
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

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

Great place to stop!

Cute little motel with lovely rooms. Very clean and comfortable. Didn’t meet owners as check-in and continental breakfast are all self service. Food options were adequate. Overall, a great place to stay. Only negative was the shower that was very small. Busy road so kinda noisy in the afternoon.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

CHERYL

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

Cute and cozy

Cute renovated old school motel. Quarters are tight, be warned if you are a group of more than 1 or 2 people. Tiny shower but very clean and very functional setup. Lots of semis and logging trucks all night, pretty close to the highway but we ran the fan on high to give some white noise. Huge backyard area with ATV trail access, great for us traveling with a dog who needed to run after a long car ride!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

roxanne

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lance

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Russell

Traveled with pets, Traveled with family
Disliked: Staff & service
Staff came to my room and wanted me to park my motorcycle on the grass. I will not do that as I am traveling with a trailer and easy to dump the bike over. The staff started to argue with me about that and I asked if I could park infront of the room. He kept arguing with me and said that I could? I had to slam the door on him...NEVER have I had a problem anywhere else Pix can be seen if you want.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Phyllis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Check in was unique and presented a very good feeling of security. The property was very well maintained and inviting. I especially liked the new bathroom remodel. All of the amenities were geared toward pleasing the customer.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

PAULINE

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

10/10 Excellent

Christina

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

Awesome

It was a very clean nice place
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Nancy

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was perfect for a quick place to stay on the way to our vacation. It was clean, has many updates. Easy to find, but not walkable distance to anything and is noisy as it is on the highway, although the room air conditioner drowned out the highway noise.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

David, tucson

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was quaint and cozy. It was a comfortable stay. Lots of areas to walk and explore to enjoy the outdoors. I would book here again if I could. The first time I tried, they were full up, and now I know why.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

DANIEL, MILWAUKEE

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
lovely
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stacy

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

Clean and cute - roadside motel

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with partner, Traveled with pets, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quick, easy, and cheap. We love this motel and they just refurbed some rooms. Great little offering on the highway with no bells and whistles.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Jennifer

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness
Looks great from photos. Check in was a basket with envelopes with everyone's names on them, with the room number and key. No one on site. Self serve for extra amenities. Very cramped, kept running into the metal bed frame and legs. Had issue with the TV, the owner came quickly to rectify the problem. Just a strange experience. Don't like everyone knowing who I am and what room I was in.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Clean room. Good water pressure. Was reminded a double bed is small for two people.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This little roadside motel was truly a gem. So cute, comfortable and clean. Close to many attractions in the upper peninsula area. We are at a local place named Jack's that was delicious. Our only complaint is that we couldn't stay longer. Would definitely stay here again if we get back that way.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Patty

Traveled with family
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
We booked 2 rooms, one of the rooms was not cleaned. Never came in any physical contact with staff, kind of weird, but called the phone number listed on the door and we were taken care of right away and were offended a clean room. Would like to see live staff though.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Kimberlee

Traveled with partner, Traveled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The beds were so comfortable!!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025