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Vista Villa INN

2.0 star property
Motel with free parking, near S.S. Badger: Lake Michigan Carferry

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Basic Double Room | Individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets
Basic Room | Individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets
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Basic Double Room | Individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets
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Travelers find tranquility at Vista Villa INN, where the quiet surroundings create a perfect setting for relaxation. The property offers WiFi access to stay connected when needed, and guests appreciate the convenience of free self-parking during their stay.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included

Room options

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Basic Room | Individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

Basic Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(21 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Cable channels
Desk
Desk chair
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Basic Double Room | Individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

Basic Double Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(17 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Cable channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Queen Beds

About the neighborhood

Map
916 E Ludington Ave, Ludington, MI, 49431

What's nearby

  • West Michigan Fairgrounds - 2 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Ludington Waterfront Park - 2 min drive - 0.9 miles
  • S.S. Badger: Lake Michigan Carferry - 3 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Stearns Park Beach - 3 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Buttersville Park - 7 min drive - 2.9 miles

Getting around

  • Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker) - 42 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪House of Flavors - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Jamesport Brewing Company - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Ludington Bay Brewing Co. - ‬2 min drive

About this property

Vista Villa INN

Motel near S.S. Badger: Lake Michigan Carferry
Vista Villa INN provides everything you need. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • Smoke-free premises
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and offer comforts such as air conditioning and separate sitting areas, as well as perks like free WiFi. Guest reviews highly rate the clean rooms at the property.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • 32-inch flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Separate sitting areas and housekeeping

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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

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (on request)

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
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Individual furnishings
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:30 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between October 30 and April 30.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Vista Villa INN Motel
Vista Villa INN Ludington
Vista Villa INN Motel Ludington

Frequently asked questions

Is Vista Villa INN pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Vista Villa INN?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Vista Villa INN?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:30 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Vista Villa INN?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Vista Villa INN located?

Situated in Ludington, this motel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Sandcastles Children's Museum and Ludington Waterfront Park. West Michigan Fairgrounds and S.S. Badger: Lake Michigan Carferry are also within 2 mi (3 km).

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Vista Villa INN Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 113 out of 209 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 60 out of 209 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 22 out of 209 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 11 out of 209 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 209 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Paul

Liked: Amenities
very reasonable rates very nice staff kept things clean,
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Would stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We were there for an overnight and it was very nice. The area was very clean and maintained, nothing fancy, just a nice quiet place to stay overnight and at a budget point we could afford.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Roger

Good clean facilities at a reasonable price. Close to the ferry.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

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

Updated and clean

We have stayed before The rooms are updated and clean. The staff is friendly. We will stay again
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Bruce

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean motel perfect for a place to crash for the night. The rooms are clean and the bed was comfortable. The decor was very outdated. For the price point did not care.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A welcome change of environment. Room is clean and comfortable, however, there is no bathroom vanity light
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Kim and Diane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Perfect place to stay if you are just passing thru. Clean but small room. Dated decor and look to it. Small room if you are planning to spend a significant amount of time in it.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Lawrence

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Allthough it is an older motel, its freshly painted and in good repair. Very clean. The bathroom has a modern sink, but only a shower stall. The tv is a bit small but has is sufficent. Table is also small but was just fine for my wie and i. Its a great value for a budget motel. I would gladly return.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness
Easy check in and close to the ferry.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Donna

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property was as listed. Had all necessities except microwave. Was very clean. Allowed to check in early. Short drive to town.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Doug

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Love this place
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Darrell

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice location. Very clean and friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Mike

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Wi-Fi was restricted. Did not like that! People were partying in the parking lot late in the evening making lots of noise
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Air conditioner was extremely noisy, and even when turned off it clicked the rest of the night.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

STEFAN

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

4/10 Poor

Henry

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Wifi was so weak it would not work. Loud music next door and people smoking dope in front of my window.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lynn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Adequate… no frills…very affordable
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kerry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
easy check in room was exactly what i was expecting
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Darla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good quality
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent shower. Very clean room.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were easily able to plug out boat in.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Timothy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Well done, no complaints
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Room is very clean and spacious, bed was comfortable. A/C unit noisy, plumbing very noisy (our neighbor’s 4 am shower was worse than an alarm clock). But a clean and comfortable night’s sleep for a decent price.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathy

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean and had necessities, but it was very dated and very small.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

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