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Econo Lodge Manistee

2.0 star property
Hotel with free breakfast, near Lake Michigan

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Indoor pool
Free daily buffet breakfast
Lobby
Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking (2 Person Hot Tub) | Soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
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The Carriage Inn combines countryside charm with practical amenities. Travelers find conference space for meetings, a 24-hour front desk for assistance any time, and convenient in-room features like refrigerators and microwaves that make longer stays more comfortable.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Hot Tub
  • Pool
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning

Room options

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Soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(13 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Microwave
Cable/satellite channels
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Microwave
Cable/satellite channels
  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Queen Beds

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Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking | Soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Microwave
Cable/satellite channels
  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

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Soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Microwave
Cable/satellite channels
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking (2 Person Hot Tub) | Soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking (2 Person Hot Tub)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Microwave
Cable/satellite channels
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking | Soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

7.4 out of 10
Good
(18 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Microwave
Cable/satellite channels
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Located in Manistee, Econo Lodge Manistee is in the historical district and near the airport. WaterWorks Museum and Manistee North Pierhead Lighthouse are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Michigan and Orchard Beach State Park. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including winery tours.
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200 Arthur Street, Manistee, MI, 49660

What's nearby

  • Manistee Lake - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Ramsdell Theater - 2 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • Orchard Beach State Park - 2 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Manistee North Pierhead Lighthouse - 4 min drive - 1.8 miles
  • Little River Casino - 7 min drive - 5.6 miles

Getting around

  • Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker) - 5 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Little River Casino Resort - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Culver's - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Painted Lady Saloon - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Econo Lodge Manistee

Hotel near Lake Michigan
Econo Lodge Manistee provides amenities like a free breakfast buffet and a hot tub. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • An indoor pool
  • Free self parking
  • Coffee/tea in the lobby, a TV in the lobby, and a vending machine
  • A water dispenser and a 24-hour front desk
Room features
All 70 rooms have comforts such as air conditioning, as well as perks like free WiFi and sound-insulated walls.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with tubs or showers and free toiletries
  • Refrigerators, microwaves, and cable channels

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/truck parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Hot tub
  • Indoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Indoor pool
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Vending machine
  • Water dispenser

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.
  • 2 accessible parking spaces
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

More

  • 2 floors
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Cable/satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

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 100 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, mobile payments, and cash
Mobile payment options include: Google Pay and Apple Pay

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Carriage Inn Manistee
Carriage Manistee
Carriage Inn
Econo Lodge Manistee Hotel
Econo Lodge Manistee Manistee
Econo Lodge Manistee Hotel Manistee

Frequently asked questions

Does Econo Lodge Manistee have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool.

Is Econo Lodge Manistee pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Econo Lodge Manistee?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Econo Lodge Manistee?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Econo Lodge Manistee?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Econo Lodge Manistee located?

Situated near the airport, this hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Manistee Lake and Lake Michigan. S.S. City of Milwaukee and Manistee Riverwalk are also within 1 mi (2 km).

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Econo Lodge Manistee Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 83 out of 187 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 51 out of 187 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 21 out of 187 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 17 out of 187 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 15 out of 187 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tanya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place and great staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

morgan

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The friendliness of the staff and the comfort of the bed were the only reason this stay wasn’t an absolutely horrible experience.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Clinton

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Good price and good location
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable room and nice breakfast Helpful staff!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was perfectly fine for our purposes, liked the bedding & the breakfast was good. Will be staying again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
good pool breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

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

8/10 Good

jamie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great coming back used to stay when it opened as a Best Western. Most everything wss the same
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Bernadette

Liked: Amenities
Very nice location-but ltl musty smell&pool&hot tub no bueno!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lynda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Out dated but rooms are good pool needs work
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andre

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed in the Ken lodge in Manistee Michigan it was excellent it was very very clean and the staff were very very friendly and professional I would go there again
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Harvey

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Location was good. Charged a $35.00 early check in fee, and we only 30 min early.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

michelle maxine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was nice. Older building but they took care of it. The only complaint was the breakfast. Not many options.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joyce

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean and staff is very friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Gina M

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The renovated room was nicely done. The bed and pillows were very comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

john

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
You can tell the property is old.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Justin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was quiet and well-kept, with good service from staff. The pool and hot tub were open.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Connor

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Worth it will stay again
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Terry

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

Great place to stay

We had a amazing stay and already planning a trip next year. The staff were very nice everything was clean and it was a truly great time
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Mike

Liked: Amenities
Ok breakfast, a lot of stairs and walking to my room
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Cameron

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

4/10 Poor

Travis

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was musty, tv broke, paint falling off the walls,
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
nice place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

Ellen

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Checked in and checked out the same day-within 5 minutes of checking in. We found dead and live bugs (cockroaches) in our room! They offered another room, but where there's one roach there's sure to be others. They would not give us a refund. Wouldn't recommend staying there.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

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