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Summers Inn

2.5 star property
Guests start their day with a delicious breakfast before relaxing in the garden or discovering local hidden gems with help from knowledgeable staff

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Summers Inn welcomes travelers with a peaceful setting, daily breakfast, and a cozy library. Enjoy lush gardens, a relaxing terrace, and helpful staff offering tour and ticket assistance for nearby attractions. Guests love the homey atmosphere.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Business services
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(57 reviews)
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Standard Room, Non Smoking (Two Full Beds)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(31 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(65 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

King Suite

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)
  • 70 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Premium Room, 1 King Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(14 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Located in Ludington, Summers Inn is near the beach. While the natural beauty of Ludington Waterfront Park and Lake Michigan can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can check out S.S. Badger: Lake Michigan Carferry. Ludington Area Center for the Arts and Sandcastles Children's Museum are also worth visiting. Windsurfing offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails nearby. Visit our Ludington travel guide
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717 E Ludington Ave, Ludington, MI, 49431

What's nearby

  • Historic Big Sable point light house near Ludington, Michigan
    Ludington Waterfront Park
    15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Stearns Park Beach
    Stearns Park Beach
    3 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Ludington Area Center for the Arts
    8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Sandcastles Children's Museum
    10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • S.S. Badger: Lake Michigan Carferry
    18 min walk - 1.0 mile

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • McDonald's
    2 min drive
  • Corner Cafe
    2 min drive
  • Jamesport Brewing Company
    15 min walk
  • House of Flavors
    14 min walk
  • Dairy Queen
    2 min drive

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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

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

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

More

  • 1 building
  • 1 floor
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1956
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not 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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Guests under 16 years old are not permitted at this adults-only property

Frequently asked questions

Is Summers Inn pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Summers Inn?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Summers Inn?

Check-out is at noon.

Where is Summers Inn located?

Situated near the beach, this motel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Ludington Area Center for the Arts, Ludington Waterfront Park, and S.S. Badger: Lake Michigan Carferry. Sandcastles Children's Museum and Pere Marquette River are also within 1 mi (2 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Summers Inn Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

9.4

Location

9.8

Staff & service

9.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 800 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 158 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 24 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 12 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 1000 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great breakfast…Quiche, fruit, etc. nice grounds…Koi pond, natural area in back
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really nice place to stay. The rooms were very clean and quiet. The Koi pond and garden was very peaceful in spite of being in town.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Lisabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly, helpful staff, nice individually made breakfast, quiet and relaxing. Hope to come again.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful experience staying at Summers Inn. Was greeted by very friendly and helpful staff at check in. The room was very clean, beautifully decorated, and the beds were comfortable. Loved the garden and koi pond. I would most definitely stay here again the next time I’m in Ludington.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Lauri

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Summers Inn is a real find! The rooms are updated, clean and nice. The staff is great and friendly. I loved the included breakfast too. This was a very good value for the stay.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Ty

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Slightly pricey but had a relaxing atmosphere with their reading room and open garden setting with koi pond. Breakfast was decent.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Rylee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very exceptional hospitality by the staff here. Spacious nice rooms. Secret garden with koi pond was a bonus amenity we enjoyed.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Older motel that is extremely well run. Hidden garden is great and not to be missed. Breakfast was a very pleasant surprise. Great option from overpriced chain hotels.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All the reviews are correct. This is a great property and it is a treat to stay here. Everything is better than described, especially the coy pond area. Breakfast is amazing, all the staff is wonderful. The room was large. Summer Inn is a real gem.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was an amazing hidden gem. Cute, clean rooms. A wonderful breakfast. Friendly staff. The back patio was so pretty. This is a must stay. It was our first stop on a road trip through Michigan after taking the SSBadger from Wisconsin.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Steve

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Always enjoy our stays here. Staff and accommodations are excellent
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Christoher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was amazing, healthy, and the service was awesome. Easy check-in, parking, and close to downtown. Beautiful spot!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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8/10 Good

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Breakfast was good, the gardens and patio near the fish pond was awesome.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely breakfast in a lovely setting served by friendly people.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Sylvia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful stay and customer service.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Leslie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved our stay. Wonderful staff, good location, beautiful setting.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Lindsay

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

Will stay here again!

Loved this place! We were pleasantly surprised at home clean and nice this was! Breakfast was amazing also.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Philip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff and good breakfast!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff, good breakfast, and charming
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Frank

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cute and comfortable room; very good breakfast; friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Be sure to check out the garden area and the koi pond. Loved our breakfast!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly and accomodating staff. Great place and stay!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Tara

Excellent value

This is my 3rd time staying here and it’s always been amazing. The rooms are so neat and clean and everybody is so friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Thomas

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

First stay but definitely not our last!!

First time staying here but won’t be our last!!! It was so clean, beds and room were so comfy!!! The breakfast was very yummy!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025