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Harbor Lights Resort

2.5 star property
Beach hotel with a marina and an indoor pool

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Suite, 1 Bedroom | View from room
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Lobby sitting area
Suite, 1 Bedroom | Living area | 32-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels, TV
Property amenity
Harbor Lights Resort overlooks Lake Michigan, offering a peaceful getaway where guests can unwind in the spa tub or gather by the lobby fireplace. The property provides free WiFi throughout, while the marina and indoor pool create excellent options for active visitors.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included

Room options

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Suite, 1 Bedroom | Living area | 32-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels, TV

Suite, 1 Bedroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(19 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Separate dining area
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Dishwasher
Flat-screen TV
  • 69 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Partial lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(43 reviews)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

About the neighborhood

Map
15 S. Second Street, Frankfort, MI, 49635

What's nearby

  • Betsie Lake - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Frankfort Beach - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Elizabeth Lane Oliver Center for the Arts - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Elberta Beach - 9 min drive - 3.6 miles
  • Point Betsie Lighthouse - 11 min drive - 5.6 miles

Getting around

  • Cherry Capital Airport (TVC) - 53 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Stormcloud Brewing Company - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪A&W Restaurant - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Villa Marine Bar & Grill - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Dinghy's Restaurant & Bar - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Birch & Maple - ‬12 min walk

About this property

Harbor Lights Resort

Hotel near Lake Michigan
A marina, laundry facilities, and a fireplace in the lobby are just a few of the amenities provided at Harbor Lights Resort. For some rest and relaxation, visit the hot tub. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • An indoor pool
  • Free self parking
  • Barbecue grills, smoke-free premises, and coffee/tea in the lobby
  • A TV in the lobby
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the location
Room features
All 50 rooms feature comforts such as air conditioning and separate dining areas, in addition to perks like free WiFi.
Other amenities include:
  • 32-inch flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Separate dining areas, 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

  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Hot tub
  • Indoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Separate in-room dining area

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Marina
  • On the beach
  • On the waterfront
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • 3 buildings
  • 3 floors
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Separate dining area

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Free local calls

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

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

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; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
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

Property is also known as

Harbor Lights Frankfort
Harbor Lights Resort
Harbor Lights Resort Frankfort
Harbor Lights Hotel Frankfort
Harbor Lights Hotel Condominiums
Harbor Lights Resort Hotel
Harbor Lights Resort Frankfort
Harbor Lights Resort Hotel Frankfort

Frequently asked questions

Does Harbor Lights Resort have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool.

Is Harbor Lights Resort pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Harbor Lights Resort?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Harbor Lights Resort?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Harbor Lights Resort?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Harbor Lights Resort located?

Located in Frankfort, this beachfront hotel is in a shopping district, just steps from Frankfort Beach and Lake Michigan. Betsie Lake and Elizabeth Lane Oliver Center for the Arts are also within 5 minutes.

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Reviews

Harbor Lights Resort Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.6

Cleanliness

9.4

Location

9.4

Staff & service

9.2

Eco-friendliness

9.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 452 out of 665 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 166 out of 665 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 36 out of 665 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 665 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 665 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Merry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean , spacious room.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean and comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lucinda

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Nice clean property on the bay! Beautiful view! I would stay again! Thank you
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Close to the beach. Clean, updated room with good sized mini fridge, microwave, and TV. Hot shower with good water pressure. Comfortable bed. Walkable to the restaurants of Frankfort. Great biking trails. Decent coffee and love those doughnuts!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Lawrence

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location for exploring Frankfort.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
House keeping staff was excellent
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Nicholas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Property was very clean, but very noisy. Construction next door was also very noisy.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donna

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful spot. Beach wonderful. Accommodations very nice and all levels of needs met.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
50 feet from beach. Great location to both beach and town.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

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

Very enjoyable

Pleasant staff, nice pool and hot tub. Very clean and comfortable room. Nice to have coffee and delicious doughnuts in the morning. Right on the beach and walkable to town.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mike

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cj

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stay here every time we come up. This was our first time not staying in a suite and i was pleasantly surprised that the room was so clean and nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

loretta

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
super easy check in...friendly staff ..location was awesome..very clean and comfy beds and pillows
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice location and friendly staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kore

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Proximity to Lake Michigan quiet clean room
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

JULIE J

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful property. Lake views
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

geisbert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to Lake Michigan and close to Wonderfull M22 for fabulous fall colors. A great place to to return to in the summertime for beaches and lighthouses and the best part the Bear Dunes National Park.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed at Harbor Lights Resort during a few stints my husband worked at the local hospital last month, February. We've come across this resort many times during the summer as well and the location is gorgeous!! Its proximity to local restaurants the beach and shops is perfect!! We were so happy with the customer service, the room, the amenities, nice kitchen, bathroom fireplace. Its a great place to stay we give it a 12 out of 10. We stayed in the 1 bedroom suite. We will definitely be back!!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

kelly

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great to walk everywhere and on the beach
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
right near downtown and beach could walk to everything
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
right on the beach lake michigan walking distance to Frankfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Garry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was good, small restroom though. Beautiful town, if not for the rain we could have walked everywhere we wanted to go.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marianne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very clean and right next to the beach. Beautiful sunset! Walking distance to the Harbor and downtown. Great restaurants and shops. Driving distance to many cute little towns.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rozeanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Our stay was amazing. From check in, fast and easy. Employee was knowledgeable to surrounding area. Our room was spotless. Bed was comfortable. Definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Natalie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved the proximity of the lake to our room. I do not know why we were given an accessible room that had handicapped parking in front. I made the mistake of parking in one and was confronted by the guest above me. She warned me it was a handicapped spot and that her inlaws needed that space. I moved my car. Other patrons parked there and did not have handicapped placard. I do not think the paint is bright enough to see. I feel terrible for taking a spot that i shouldnt have been in. I made sure to not do again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

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