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Historic Hotel Nichols

2.0 star property
Hotel near Lake Michigan in South Haven

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Exterior
Double Room, 1 Queen Bed | Individually decorated, individually furnished, blackout drapes
Reception
Exterior
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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Business services

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201 Center St, South Haven, MI, 49090
  • Place, South Haven Center for the Arts
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Michigan Maritime Museum
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Kal Haven Trail
    ‪16 min walk‬

Room options

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Nichols Suite | Individually decorated, individually furnished, blackout drapes

Nichols Suite

  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Queen Sofa Beds

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Apartment Nichols | Individually decorated, individually furnished, blackout drapes

Apartment Nichols

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 King Beds and 2 Queen Beds

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Double Room, 1 Queen Bed | Individually decorated, individually furnished, blackout drapes

Double Room, 1 Queen Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Double Room, 1 Queen Bed | Individually decorated, individually furnished, blackout drapes

Double Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Double Room, 1 Queen Bed | Individually decorated, individually furnished, blackout drapes

Double Room, 1 Queen Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Double Room, 1 King Bed | Individually decorated, individually furnished, blackout drapes

Double Room, 1 King Bed

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

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Double Room, 1 King Bed | Individually decorated, individually furnished, blackout drapes

Double Room, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Double Room, 1 King Bed | Individually decorated, individually furnished, blackout drapes

Double Room, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Double Room, 1 King Bed | Individually decorated, individually furnished, blackout drapes

Double Room, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Double Room, 1 King Bed | Individually decorated, individually furnished, blackout drapes

Double Room, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Double Room, 1 King Bed | Individually decorated, individually furnished, blackout drapes

Double Room, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Double Room, 1 King Bed | Individually decorated, individually furnished, blackout drapes

Double Room, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Double Room, 1 King Bed | Individually decorated, individually furnished, blackout drapes

Double Room, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Double Room, 1 King Bed | Individually decorated, individually furnished, blackout drapes

Double Room, 1 King Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Double Room, 1 King Bed | Individually decorated, individually furnished, blackout drapes

Double Room, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Double Room, 1 King Bed | Individually decorated, individually furnished, blackout drapes

Double Room, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, Multiple Beds | Individually decorated, individually furnished, blackout drapes

Suite, Multiple Beds

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Trundle Beds

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Quadruple Room, 2 Queen Beds | Individually decorated, individually furnished, blackout drapes

Quadruple Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Quadruple Room, 2 Queen Beds | Individually decorated, individually furnished, blackout drapes

Quadruple Room, 2 Queen Beds

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

About the neighborhood

South Haven

Downtown stay.You'll be steps from Warner Vineyards and within a 10-minute walk of South Haven Center for the Arts with a stay at this Downtown hotel. Also, Michigan Maritime Museum is within half a mile (1 km) and Lake Michigan is within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Warner Vineyards - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • South Haven Center for the Arts - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Michigan Maritime Museum - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • South Beach - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Kal Haven Trail - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles

Getting around

  • Bangor Station - 14 min drive
  • Kalamazoo, MI (AZO-Kalamazoo-Battle Creek Intl.) - 51 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪South Beach Cafe - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Clementine's - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Burger King - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Cafe Julia - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Captain Lou's Boathouse And Grill - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Historic Hotel Nichols

Hotel near Lake Michigan in South Haven
Historic Hotel Nichols offers its guests concierge services, a television in a common area, and a microwave in a common area. Public spaces have free WiFi and wired Internet.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this South Haven hotel.

  • 19 guestrooms or units
  • Towels for the beach
  • Conference center
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Television in lobby
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Water dispenser
Historic Hotel Nichols offers 19 air-conditioned accommodations with complimentary bottled water and hair dryers. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. 40-inch Smart televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and toothbrushes and toothpaste. This South Haven hotel provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include ceiling fans and blackout drapes/curtains. Irons/ironing boards, change of towels, and change of bedsheets can be requested. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered on request.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 1 step to reach entrance
  • Area rugs in room
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair accessibility

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 40-inch smart TV with cable channels
  • Hulu
  • Streaming services

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Free bottled water
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Electrical adapters
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open Sunday - Thursday (8:00 AM - 9:00 PM) and Friday - Saturday (8:00 AM - 10:00 PM)
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after 4:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 50.0 per day.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

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

  • A damage deposit of USD 100 will be collected before check-in.

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

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 50.0 per day

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card 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 debit cards; cash is not accepted
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit 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. No onsite parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.

Frequently asked questions

How close is Historic Hotel Nichols to the airport?

Historic Hotel Nichols is 43.8 mi (51-min drive) away from the Kalamazoo, MI (AZO-Kalamazoo-Battle Creek Intl.) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Historic Hotel Nichols?

As of Oct 21, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Historic Hotel Nichols on Nov 2, 2025 start from $169.7, 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 Historic Hotel Nichols have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Historic Hotel Nichols.

How close is Historic Hotel Nichols to the beach?

This hotel is a short 12-minute walk from North Beach and 14-minute walk from South Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Historic Hotel Nichols offer free breakfast?

Historic Hotel Nichols does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Historic Hotel Nichols?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Historic Hotel Nichols?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Historic Hotel Nichols?

Free parking is not available at this hotel.

Does Historic Hotel Nichols have a pool?

Historic Hotel Nichols does not have a pool.

Does Historic Hotel Nichols have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Historic Hotel Nichols to downtown South Haven?

Historic Hotel Nichols is 0.1 mi away from South Haven.

Historic Hotel Nichols Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 104 out of 120 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 120 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 120 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 120 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 120 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The gentlemen running this place are so nice & caring. It is in the middle of everything. We only used our car when we drove up to Saugatuck. Loved having a home base in the middle of South Haven. The made to order breakfast was perfect. It’s the last cute, quaint and personable place I’ve ever stayed. Would go back with any group, friends, couples or family.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love staying @ Nichols House‼️‼️‼️
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

william, Dublin

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room spacious, staff very helpful and friendly, excellent breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Tammy

Traveled with group
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms could use a little paint and repair, but overall good. There was sand in the tub and the bathroom floor needed cleaning. Staff was super nice. Food was good. I would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

David

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Abigail

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The building was beautiful and a great location. Staff was so friendly and kind. We had a great experience!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shawn

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved staying at this hotel and we'll hopefully be back in the future! Homemade breakfast each morning was an absolute delight! Our room was spacious and comfortable! Everything you could hope for is within walking distance.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donna

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

Super!

Staff was very friendly. Home cook Breakfast was really good and did t have to go out to fine a place for breakfast!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location was great Breakfast was very good and staff very pleasant helpful!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fred

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

leslie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was so friendly and breakfast was amazing!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jesse

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel Nichols is a not-so hidden gem of South Haven. Located in a prime area of downtown South Haven, it’s location is perfect for walking around town, and a short ride or nice walk to the beach. Upon arrival, we were greeted with a happy hour complete with wine, a local draft beer option and a large charcuterie spread. Nick, the owner, checked us in and made us feel right at home with his kind demeanor. We stayed in room 10. Our room was clean and inviting, with everything we could need. Although we were close to the lobby, we slept well. Breakfast in the morning was just icing on the cake. All food was made fresh, and we got to pick from a nice menu. I highly recommend staying at Hotel Nichols if you can.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hotel is older, but oh so much charm! Service was outstanding, and the happy hour/breakfast was the cherry on top!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved it here! Super quaint and breakfast was awesome!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Travis

Loved the place. Would definitely recommend.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
nice and cozy..only downside was the parking.. also room a little small and you could hear people talking from the other room..
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin, Plainfield

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stafff was amazing and accommodations were great. Really felt the historical presence. Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

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

Cozy and clean

What a cute place to stay! Close to everything. Nick and Todd were both aweome and made the stay even better. Will come back again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kellee, Louisville

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful experience and Todd was very accomodating. Happy Hour was every evening at 5 pm and the breakfast was made to order 😋 We will be back!!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

10/10 Excellent

Timmy

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a neat historic hotel that has been restored. Rooms are cozy, but well maintained. Hotel staff was very accomodating. Breakfast was home prepared, better than most hotels. Property was quiet. Conveniently located in the downtown area. Downside is parking. You have to park in pulbic parking down the street, but it's doable.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Such a gem! We adored speaking with the owner and manager. We felt like we were home
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025