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Ventura Motel

2.0 star property
Motel with free breakfast, a short walk to Lake Michigan

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Suite, 1 King Bed | Free WiFi, bed sheets
Suite, 1 King Bed | Free WiFi, bed sheets
Standard Room, 1 King Bed | Free WiFi, bed sheets
The Ventura Motel near Lake Michigan offers in-room WiFi and a practical to-go breakfast for morning adventures. Guests praise the attentive staff, and the 24-hour front desk ensures assistance with travel needs is always available.

Reviews

7.0 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed

7.4 out of 10
Good
(12 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Suite, 1 King Bed | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Suite, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
2 bedrooms
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • 21 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

7.4 out of 10
Good
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double Room Single Use, Multiple Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(26 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Located in Ludington, Ventura Motel is near the beach. Port of Ludington Maritime Museum and Historic White Pine Village are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Sandcastles Children's Museum and Ludington Waterfront Park. West Michigan Fairgrounds and Amber Elk Ranch are also worth visiting.
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Map
604 W. Ludington Ave, Ludington, MI, 49431

What's nearby

  • Ludington Waterfront Park - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Stearns Park Beach - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • North Breakwater Light - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Pere Marquette River - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • S.S. Badger: Lake Michigan Carferry - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles

Getting around

  • Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker) - 44 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Culver's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Bud's Tap Room - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Ventura Motel

Motel near Lake Michigan
Close to S.S. Badger: Lake Michigan Carferry, Ventura Motel provides amenities like free to-go breakfast. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Free self parking
  • A vending machine, a 24-hour front desk, and smoke-free premises
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Ventura Motel offer comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Shower/tub combinations, free toiletries, and hair dryers
  • TVs with premium channels
  • Refrigerators, microwaves, and coffee/tea makers

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free on-the-go breakfast

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Renovations and closures

The property is closed during November, December, January, February, and March.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: USD 50 per accommodation, per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

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 and cash

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Ventura Motel Ludington
Ventura Ludington
Ventura Motel Motel
Ventura Motel Ludington
Ventura Motel Motel Ludington

Frequently asked questions

Is Ventura Motel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Ventura Motel?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Ventura Motel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Ventura Motel?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Ventura Motel located?

Situated near the beach, this motel is within a 10-minute walk of North Breakwater Light and Lake Michigan. Stearns Park Beach and Ludington Waterfront Park are also within 10 minutes.

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Reviews

Ventura Motel Reviews

7.0

Good

7.4

Cleanliness

8.8

Location

7.4

Staff & service

6.8

Eco-friendliness

6.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 123 out of 615 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 219 out of 615 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 128 out of 615 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 91 out of 615 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 54 out of 615 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Jill

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was good the the price and within walkng distance to shops and the beach
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wayne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, clean room!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super nice owners
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Casey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ventura Motel was the perfect place for us to crash after working the Suds on the Shore beer festival! It was clean, comfy, and very walkable from the fest and to all the fun downtown stuff. Would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

ERNEST

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The motel location was superb for our needs - close to beaches and dining. A nice, shady park is across the street.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Toni

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the location, you could walk to the shops, the beach and to go see the badger!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Rachael

Nice Location and clean too!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was spacious and clean. The bed was extremely comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lynette

Beds were comfortable!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Close to water/beach/ downtown
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
room was clean and quiet. beds were comfortable. great location close to the beach and downtown.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Kelly

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Nothing special but safe, clean and inexpensive
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

brad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Was traveling through on motorcycles clean place friendly staff kind of a 1970s vibe for the money would stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
we had a home emergency and needed to get a room for the night when it was already late. Ventura had an affordable room ready to go. the motel is very much a classic old style motel. there aren't crazy amenities or anything like that but the room was quiet, comfortable and affordable. If you need a fancier place there are plenty of options but if you don't need a bunch of bells and whistles this was great.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Victor

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Neal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Drinking and hanging out.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Im fixing up a home on Hamlin Lake and needed a place to stay relatively close by and chose the Ventura Motel. Great stay, friendly atmosphere, great accommodations, clean, good bed. Great Stay!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Heidi

Disliked: Amenities
Carpet was wet. Location was great
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris

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

8/10 Good

Sharri

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean & updated from last yr.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Kate

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Okay for a quick overnight. The ac was loud but it worked! Needs updates. Walls are thin.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Erin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We liked this spot due to its location, the kid who handled the check in was very nice, the bed was comfortable and it was overall very quiet. The room was very dated, the toilet was a slow flush and the bathroom sink was slow draining.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Brian

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
No updates in a long time , extremely high rate for that place
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Ben

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Ventura is located relatively close to the Ludington Stearns Park beach and Badger Car Ferry docks. The rooms themselves are quite dated and bathroom is small and lacks a vent fan. This lodging option gets the job done but isn't a bargain by any means. There is a modest cold continental breakfast provided. It was fine for me and my traveling partner but was really just four walls and some beds.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Susan

Not the room we had paid for
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

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