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Nova Motel

2.0 star property
Hotel in Ludington with free parking
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Traditional Suite, 1 Queen Bed | Living area
Comfort Room | Exterior
Exterior detail
Traditional Suite, 1 Queen Bed | Bathroom
Golf view

Reviews

7.4 out of 10

Good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
    Pool
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Parking included
    Parking included
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Traditional Room

Traditional Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Pillow-top bed
Private bathroom
Pet friendly
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Pillow-top beds, bed sheets

Basic Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Pillow-top bed
Private bathroom
Pet friendly
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Traditional Suite, 1 Queen Bed

Traditional Suite, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Pillow-top bed
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Living room
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Pillow-top beds, bed sheets

Comfort Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Pillow-top bed
Private bathroom
Pet friendly
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Map
472 S Pere Marquette Hwy, Ludington, MI, 49431

What's nearby

  • West Michigan Fairgrounds - 19 min walk
  • Pere Marquette River - 5 min drive
  • S.S. Badger: Lake Michigan Carferry - 5 min drive
  • Ludington Waterfront Park - 6 min drive
  • Buttersville Park - 8 min drive

Getting around

  • Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker) - 39 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Culver's - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪House Of Flavors - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Bud's Tap Room - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Nova Motel

Hotel near Lake Michigan
Nova Motel provides everything that you need.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • A seasonal outdoor pool
  • Free self-parking
  • A vending machine, a nature reserve and smoke-free property
  • An off-lead area
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All guest rooms at Nova Motel have comforts, such as air conditioning.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with baths or showers and shampoo
  • 30-inch flat-screen TVs with premium channels

Languages

English

Property amenities

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/lorry parking on site

Family friendly

  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (on request)

Outdoors

  • In a nature reserve

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Visual fire alarm

More

  • Smoke-free property
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 30-inch flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

More

  • Air conditioning

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 3.5 per cent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 25.00 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total (up to 23 kg per pet)
Specific rooms only; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property on the number on the booking confirmation
An off-lead area is available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 25.00 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 3.5 per cent

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit 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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
The seasonal pool will be open from 29 May to 04 September
Pool access available from 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Property is also known as

nova motel Hotel
nova motel Ludington
nova motel Hotel Ludington

Frequently asked questions

Does Nova Motel have a pool?

Yes, this property has a seasonal outdoor pool. Pool access is from 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM.

Is Nova Motel pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet. There's a fee of USD 25.00 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Nova Motel?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Nova Motel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Nova Motel?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Nova Motel located?

Situated in Ludington, this hotel is 1 mi (1.6 km) from West Michigan Fairgrounds and within 3 miles (5 km) of Pere Marquette River and S.S. Badger: Lake Michigan Carferry. Sandcastles Children's Museum and Ludington Waterfront Park are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Nova Motel Reviews

Reviews

7.4

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 44 out of 112 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 29 out of 112 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 12 out of 112 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 14 out of 112 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 13 out of 112 reviews" "

7.8/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

6.6/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Stacey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alyse, Wixom

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

2/10 Terrible

David

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
MOTEL HELL, false advertising they show a pic on expedia and give u a different room. My closet is as big as this room the owner and employer at Nova Motel are rude and liars and are only interested in trying to switch and bait and then try to put u in the right room by upcharging u $20 more for the right room that u should have got in the first place. Also the floors are filthy and they have a space heater in the wall and u burn your arm passing by it, totally elegal. And the site says they have free wifi and they claim they have no wifi and just laugh in your face about it. Total false advertising! They will be answering to the Attorney General and Consumers Protection Bureau soon. I WANT MY MONEY BACK! BEWARE of staying here for real!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

William

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The owner was friendly and very quick with our arrival.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Thank you! Was a last minute stay, was very satisfied!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Michelle

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
There were no outside lights on when we arrived after dark. It was a run down area.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rob

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I like that it is reminiscent of days gone by before all the big chain hotels started taking over. It was a very warm and relaxed feel to the room. I flew solo so I didn’t use the jacuzzi tub for two but I’m sure that would be a nice add-on for a couple “kids” in love, no matter what your age. 😄
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jodi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, cozy and quiet. The office staff was very friendly and accommodating.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ted

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Victoria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My stay was quiet and comfortable. The gentleman on duty the next morning saw I was having trouble with getting my friend out in to my cast.He came over and help me. He was very kind and concern for us.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Lavonne

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property looks like it was built in the 50’s and never repaired or remodeled. Door and windows were old and windows didn’t even lock. Chair and carpeting in the room were old and the place smelled musty. We left to find a different hotel. Unfortunately lost out on $148, but I wouldn’t have been able to sleep in that room if we stayed.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Jim

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The entry door had over a half inch gap leading to outside. Had to put a blanket under the door to keep potential mice and critters out. Ceiling tiles were stained. Bathroom plug not working properly Ants on the carpet Blanket Used to cover the door was probably 10 years old or older Very old rundown would not recommend it to anyone
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Darrin

Loud ,
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ted

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The swimming pool
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
It's an older motel, room was clean, staff was welcoming and pleased to offer assistance.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Martha

Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
TV did not work, had to keep askingmanagement to fix it.Desk clerk refused to come help with tv. Floor was sopping wet by entrance and under air conditioner upon our arrival. Soap not replaced after room cleaned. No extra roll of toilet tissue left. Room was not as pictured as shown on website. Room looked like hadnt been updated for 20 years as opposed to updated picture shown on website. Desk clerk was rude and unwilling to help, just kept telling us to call manager but didnt give name or number who to call. This is the worst place and misrepresented place I have ever stayed. I'm going to pursue getting a refund!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Wendy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Nice place could use a little updating
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Gregory, Canton

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Disliked: Staff & service
Older motel, beds dominate room space. Old but clean. Freezers for salmon. Must swap out towels. No bed making.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wendy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy commute to S.S. Badger.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Patti

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We drove 3 hours and it was pleasant. So we stsyed an ectra night as well. I would recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Patricia

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The place was nice, friendly, fairly clean, old rustic look, reasonable on price, swimming pool which was clean. Stayed 3 nights.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Kelly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Great location
This is a great location to stay at when going to the Silver Lake Off-road park. it is only 30 min from the park, and a few minutes to downtown Ludington. They have great trailer parking, and good prices. The pool was very nice. The hotel staff were very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tammy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities
The people at the Nova were extremely nice and accommodating. They were booked and made room for us. Clean room with new flooring, offered beach towels for the pool instead of just standard size and had fresh coffee ready at 6 am- great little place- will stay again!!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Angela

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The Air Conditioning and WIFI didn’t work well. The room felt humid and musty. The curtain rod fell off the wall. The man at the front desk was very kind and friendly though.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The owner is wonderful and super helpful! The outdoor pool and hot tub were super clean and fun! The hotel is outdated but we had a blast! Would stay again!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024