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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 | 30-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels, TV
Traditional Room | Bathroom | Towels, soap, shampoo, toilet paper
Comfort Room | Exterior
Golf view
Exterior detail
Nova Motel, along Lake Michigan's shores, offers a quiet getaway with a pet-friendly off-leash area. Enjoy the seasonal pool, explore the nearby nature reserve, and get tips from the knowledgeable staff on local spots. Free parking is included with every stay.

Reviews

7.0 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included

Room options

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Traditional Room | 1 bedroom, pillowtop beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Traditional Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Pillowtop bed
Separate bedroom
Cable channels
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Traditional Suite, 1 Queen Bed | 1 bedroom, pillowtop beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Traditional Suite, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Pillowtop bed
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
Living room
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Comfort Room

7.6 out of 10
Good
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Pillowtop bed
Separate bedroom
Cable channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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1 bedroom, pillowtop beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Basic Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Pillowtop bed
Separate bedroom
Cable channels
Pet friendly
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

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

What's nearby

  • West Michigan Fairgrounds - 19 min walk - 1.1 miles
  • Ludington Waterfront Park - 5 min drive - 2.3 miles
  • S.S. Badger: Lake Michigan Carferry - 5 min drive - 2.5 miles
  • Stearns Park Beach - 6 min drive - 3.0 miles
  • Buttersville Park - 10 min drive - 4.9 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Culver's - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬17 min walk

About this property

Nova Motel

Hotel near Lake Michigan
Nova Motel provides a garden and more. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
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 premises
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Nova Motel boast comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Tubs or showers and shampoo
  • 30-inch flat-screen TVs with premium channels

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

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

Things to do

  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (on request)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In a nature reserve
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

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

More

  • Smoking not allowed
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • 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 percent 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 not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 3.5 percent

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 and a smoke detector

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
The seasonal pool will be open from July 01 to September 04
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–10:00 PM.

Is Nova Motel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

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?

Check-out 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 mi (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 mi (5 km).

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Reviews

Nova Motel Reviews

7.0

Good

7.4

Cleanliness

6.0

Amenities

8.0

Staff & service

6.2

Eco-friendliness

6.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 53 out of 157 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 36 out of 157 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 23 out of 157 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 23 out of 157 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 22 out of 157 reviews

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Jean

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place should not be on the list of places to stay. Discussing
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Good place clean some holes in my wall that could been patch up before renting to people but overall was clean and good comfront beds was great
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angela

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

Great stay

Great stay! Friendly, clean, good location!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Karl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff is friendly and helpful. Motel is rustic but well kept. Beds were comfortable and rooms clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elysia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved everything from the owners to my room to the people.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was a nice area and room.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Shower was fine except when every 30 seconds it would be scalding
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Patricia

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

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice little roadside motel.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Veronique

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient located.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

4/10 Poor

Ronald

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
We booked a two night stay at the property. We were put in a room that had a very "old, tangy" odor. People were very loud outside of the room for half of the night. There was only one electrical outlet in the room and the tv and refrigerator were plugged into it. No place for phone charger. We were given a different room the second night which was a bit nicer, but the refrigerator was on a bench and was very tippy when opened. It had a fairly large dent in the door, which I assume, came from a fall. It was cheap though.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

Wendy

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

8/10 Good

Gregg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice and great staff, Thank you
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Maud

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Affordable prices unlike the other places in the area, very family friendly. Thanks!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and friendly. They’re a long time. Very nice reception. She helped me so much with direction to a event at Styx
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Petrie scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had a 1am arrival time and they had my room unlocked and the light on ready for me
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

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

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

6/10 Okay

Michelle

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

6/10 Okay

Emily

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I was surprised by the condition of the room/hotel. I wasn't expecting the Ritz, but based on the rating I guess I expected a bit more. The room we got was nothing like the pictures. The floors were quite dirty,. I wiped up a water spill and unfortunately the towel was black afterwards. It was dirty enough that we ended up using the towel in the room to create a runner of sorts to keep out feet off the floors. There was hair from where someone had shaved on the faucet handles and counter. Large dusty cobwebs above the bed. The shower head was quite clogged which made it so the water only came out in a few random streams. Other things like a broken deadbolt, broken refrigerator and broken toilet paper holder should be addressed.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

rachel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
We love how accommodating and friendly the owners were, it’s a family-owned. Our room was one of the cheapest room so of course we don’t expect luxury. This was a budget overnight room. Despite it being old, you can tell they make efforts to make the place clean and maintain it. At the time of the booking, it was peak season so our room was over $100, on normal days you can get is for less than that and it’ll be worth it for me. Hot water works fine, AC was cold - it has basic comfort you need for a quick stay. Location - wise it’s good
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

4/10 Poor

Alexis

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The staff were very kind. At first the room we gotten was super small and had no bath tub so they ended up moving us to a bigger room and it was super messy the floors were gross there was food splattered on the nightstand and in microwave from previous people. There was also mold growing on the shower curtain.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

2/10 Terrible

Lavonne

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

8/10 Good

michelle

Refridgerator didnt work. Good food went to waste because of.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

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