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Hillcrest Motel

2.5 star property
Forest retreat near Hiawatha National Forest offers a peaceful garden setting where travelers can relax and enjoy genuine hospitality

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Hillcrest Inn & Motel, at the edge of Hiawatha National Forest, offers a tranquil escape with garden grounds. Guests enjoy free in-room WiFi and can explore the vegetable garden. The 24-hour front desk staff consistently earn praise for their helpfulness.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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Standard Room | Premium bedding, memory foam beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(12 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Signature Double Room | Premium bedding, memory foam beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Signature Double Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(18 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Signature Room | Premium bedding, memory foam beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Signature Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(16 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Family Suite | Premium bedding, memory foam beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Suite

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 7
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Queen Beds

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Superior Cabin | Premium bedding, memory foam beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Cabin

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 7
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

About the neighborhood

Located in Rapid River, Hillcrest Motel is in a rural area. Rapid River Ski Trail and Gladstone Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Hiawatha National Forest and Peninsula Point Lighthouse Interpretive Trail. Haymeadow Creek Falls Trail and Bay de Noc to Grand Island Trail are two other places to visit that come recommended. Be sure not to miss outdoor adventures like ecotours, hiking/biking trails, and hunting. Visit our Rapid River travel guide
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Map
10154 US-2, Rapid River, MI, 49878

What's nearby

  • Little Bay de Noc
    Little Bay de Noc
    4 min drive - 2.3 miles
  • Peninsula Point Lighthouse Interpretive Trail
    2 min drive - 1.8 miles
  • Haymeadow Creek Falls Trail
    4 min drive - 5.0 miles
  • Bay de Noc to Grand Island Trail
    5 min drive - 5.2 miles
  • Rapid River Ski Trail
    7 min drive - 7.3 miles

Getting around

  • Escanaba, MI (ESC-Delta County)
    23 min drive

Restaurants

  • Swallow Inn
    3 min drive
  • Jack's
    2 min drive
  • Rapid River Pub
    3 min drive
  • The Reel Pizza
    3 min drive
  • Wally's Bar
    17 min drive

About this property

Hillcrest Motel

Motel near Hiawatha National Forest
Located close to Peninsula Point Lighthouse Interpretive Trail and Bay de Noc to Grand Island Trail, Hillcrest Motel provides free continental breakfast and a garden. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks like:
  • Free self parking
  • A vegetable garden
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Hillcrest Motel include thoughtful touches such as premium bedding and air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi. Guest reviews highly rate the clean rooms at the property.
Other amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with eco-friendly toiletries
  • Porches or lanais, recycling, and microwaves

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave

Conveniences

  • Virtual front desk

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Proposal/romance packages

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Vegetable garden

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Memory foam mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Recycling
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and an access code; access will be through a private entrance
A virtual front desk provides assistance to guests
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Access code, private entrance

Pets

Pets stay free
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

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
Cashless transactions are available
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Frequently asked questions

Is Hillcrest Motel pet-friendly?

Yes, cats and dogs are allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Hillcrest Motel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Hillcrest Motel?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Hillcrest Motel located?

Situated in a rural location, this motel is steps from Hiawatha National Forest and 1.4 mi (2.2 km) from Peninsula Point Lighthouse Interpretive Trail. Haymeadow Creek Falls Trail and Bay de Noc to Grand Island Trail are also within 6 mi (10 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Hillcrest Motel Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.6

Cleanliness

8.4

Amenities

9.2

Staff & service

9.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 163 out of 227 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 44 out of 227 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 12 out of 227 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 227 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 227 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Room was very clean, best we have seen! The ease of checking in was great!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alicia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Easy check in. Room was warm and clean. Happy they had WiFi and a Roku TV was awesome!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jacob

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was fantastic. Check-in was very easy. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

bobbie jo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good location clean and comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Clean room; easy access; convenent & close parking.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Amenities
Cute, clean, everything you needed, and we were only passing through.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Billie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Pet friendly Clean rooms
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very clean, efficient space. Quick and easy for my son and dog to stay. We got snowed in during a storm and they were quick to get things plowed and helped everyone get out safely. Thank you for a clean and safe trip.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jesse

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quick efficient checkin. Clean and quiet place to stay the night.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Kimberlee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The beds were so comfortable!!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Gerald

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My Dog loved the huge back yard.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Howard

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cute, clean room. All well maintained, nice breakfast. Bed was a little hard.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alicia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Check in was super easy and a nice, clean room!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Carol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I felt very safe and comfortable. Room was comfortable and clean. I stayed another visit for on my way home
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Victoria

Liked: Amenities
Easy check in/check out; quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Doug

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
The room was clean. No coffee available in the room or in the lobby, staff suggested the coffee shop down the block. Came back to the hotel after dinner and found the lobby desk closed with a rollup door.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very clean. Easy check in
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jacob

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

Nice beds

The service was friendly. Rooms were clean and beds were comfy
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very pleasant stay clean comfortable accessible washroom was great.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely loved it. It's a very small and quaint place. The room was clean & they offered a very nice variety of snacks and coffee/tea for guests. Furnishings and decor in my room was dated but in good condition and clean. It gives cabin vibes. There is also a nice trail for guests to walk located behind the building. I would definitely stay there again!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This little roadside motel was truly a gem. So cute, comfortable and clean. Close to many attractions in the upper peninsula area. We are at a local place named Jack's that was delicious. Our only complaint is that we couldn't stay longer. Would definitely stay here again if we get back that way.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Nancy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was perfect for a quick place to stay on the way to our vacation. It was clean, has many updates. Easy to find, but not walkable distance to anything and is noisy as it is on the highway, although the room air conditioner drowned out the highway noise.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Connie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Check in was very easy and friendly. Room was very clean and grounds were great for pet.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Sylvia

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Cozy and Clean

We stayed one night with our two dogs. Very clean, thoughtful touches with having an enclosed dog run area with seating, and prompt customer service. Note that there is no staff on site but you do have a phone # for any issues 24/7.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rick

Liked: Amenities
Really nice place to stay, would not hesitate to stay again. Clean, comfortable and convenient all with excellent service.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023