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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 Double Room | Individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets
Basic 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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Sep 12 - Sep 13
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Basic Room | Individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

Basic Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(19 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

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(15 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 - 4 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Buttersville Park - 9 min drive - 2.9 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Culver's - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Jamesport Brewing Company - ‬20 min walk

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

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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Reviews

Vista Villa INN Reviews

8.6

Excellent

9.0

Cleanliness

7.6

Amenities

8.8

Staff & service

8.2

Eco-friendliness

8.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 97 out of 185 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 54 out of 185 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 20 out of 185 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 11 out of 185 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 185 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Shirley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
When in Ludington, I stay here
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Easy check in and check out. Wonderful location. Close to the beach and restaurants.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 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

Rayn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The shower was really nice.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

DAVID

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It met the standard that reviews indicated were true of this location and more.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tibor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This motel was clean and very reasonably priced. I'd stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Norman

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I've stayed here before and it is always up to my expectations.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Close to downtown with lots of options. Room was small but very clean and comfortable bed.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Jeanette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
The motel was very clean. Staff was friendly. Grounds were immaculate. Couldn't beat the location; close to everything. Only negative was the cost for just a motel room but I guess it was because of the location. I would probably stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 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

Troy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was close to our marina we were going to for a Fishing charter
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

TERRENCE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy in and out
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

trudy

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

10/10 Excellent

Candace

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was perfect for a quick overnight before getting on the badger. Quiet. Clean. Basic.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Tim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was nice, quiet and clean room at a good rate.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room was simple but clean. They did accidentally give another guest a key to my room but mistakes happen.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debbie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved how comfortable the bed was and must be very thick. Could not here next doorpeople at all.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We booked this last minute and it was very affordable. The room was exceptionally clean and we couldn't have been more satisfied with our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

JEFFREY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
will b back
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Glenn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff. Clean and comfortable for a reasonable price
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Lisa

Very run down, didn’t feel safe
Stayed 1 night in Aug 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

8/10 Good

Sandee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was very 60’s
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

kris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Close to Ferry
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Jeanne

It was clean and quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

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