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Ventura Motel

2.0 star property
Motel with free breakfast, 9-minute walk to Lake Michigan

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Property grounds
Standard Room, 1 King Bed | Free WiFi, bed sheets
Suite, 1 King Bed | Free WiFi, bed sheets
Exterior
Suite, 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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Showing 6 of 6 rooms

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

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

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

7.4 out of 10
Good
(10 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

Highlights

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

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

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Suite, 1 King Bed | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Suite, 1 King Bed

Highlights

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

About the neighborhood

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

  • ‪House of Flavors - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Jamesport Brewing Company - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Ludington Bay Brewing Co. - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Pier To Pier Picnics - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Little Caesars Pizza - ‬3 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
  • Smoke-free premises, a vending machine, and a 24-hour front desk
  • 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

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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. 131 out of 636 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 224 out of 636 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 133 out of 636 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 92 out of 636 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 56 out of 636 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Wayne

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

10/10 Excellent

Ellane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great price, clean room.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

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

Lynette

Beds were comfortable!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Adorable Family-Owned Property. Very clean. Cute Motel. Would definitely stay at again! 5 STARS :)
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Rachael

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

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Good ac
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Kelly

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

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Good location
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
For the price it was a good deal..My room although it smelt good ( which is important to me) was somewhat outdated....the 1st night I was awakened by police out in parking lot trying to calm a loud person who was screaming at another , they were on the roof above my room at one point. I mentioned it to the owners in the morning thinking that they'd maybe give me a credit or something for the inconvenience but they offered nothing.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sharri

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The management was very helpful and pleasant.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul C

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect get a way. Close to beach. Close to restaurants.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Beautiful city that we would like to return to next year. The Badger Car Ferry was the reason we stayed at Ventura.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Caroline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a great place to stay for enjoying Ludington. Clean rooms, comfortable beds, nice bathrooms. One block from the beach, one block from the downtown shops. Quiet and cozy, this is my go to stay for Ludington.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022

6/10 Okay

Brenda

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to downtown but outdated and dreary
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Ernesto

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
walking distance to restaurants. good place
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

Micheal

Disliked: Amenities
Pictures posted online of the property are not even close to what is available. We went to the office to notify our bathroom sink is clogged… response was no, i checked it last night, not addressed, still clogged when we left. Nothing like spitting toothpaste in the toilet. Only toiletries in the room was conditioner. Only coffee in the room was 1 decaf and plastic glasses. Enough said.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Prashant

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good stay, Was allowed late check-in.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Really enjoyed talking with the owner
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff is very nice! Rooms are clean and in good condition.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Susan

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

Comfortable place for an overnight stay

Clean convenient to restaurants and ferry. Lovely town. Lakeshore us anazing.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Overnight stay for a trip across Lake Michigan on the SS Badger. The motel is very close to the docks, making our morning commute very easy & quick.

6/10 Okay

Ralph

Disliked: Amenities
Kind of basic and inexpensive
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

barbara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Enjoy the convenience.

We stay here for the convenience to what we do in Ludington. Clean and a decent bed. Price is right!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

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