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OTIS Harbor Springs

2.0 star property
Hotel with free parking, steps from Tunnel of Trees

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Exterior
Lobby sitting area
Gift shop
Courtyard view
Exterior
OTIS Harbor Springs sits near Lake Michigan offering a comfortable retreat with outdoor relaxation spaces. Guests connect to WiFi while enjoying the coffee shop/cafe, bar, and nature views. The on-site gift shop provides a convenient spot to browse local items.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included

Room options

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Birch Room | Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, blackout drapes

Birch Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Down duvet
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Frette Italian linens
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Farmhouse Room | Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, blackout drapes

Farmhouse Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Down duvet
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Frette Italian linens
  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Lakeside Superior Room | Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, blackout drapes

Lakeside Superior Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Down duvet
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Frette Italian linens
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Birch Room-Two Queen | Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, blackout drapes

Birch Room-Two Queen

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Down duvet
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Frette Italian linens
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Lakeside Superior Rooms-2 Queen | Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, blackout drapes

Lakeside Superior Rooms-2 Queen

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Down duvet
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Frette Italian linens
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

About the neighborhood

Located in Harbor Springs, OTIS Harbor Springs is in a rural area and near the beach. Tunnel of Trees and The Highlands are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Lake Michigan and Thorne Swift Nature Preserve. Harbor Springs Beach and Petoskey State Park are two other places to visit that come recommended. Kayaking, snorkeling, and canoeing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails nearby.
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7291 S Lake Shore Dr, Harbor Springs, MI, 49740

What's nearby

  • Tunnel of Trees - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Thorne Swift Nature Preserve - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Harbor Springs Beach - 8 min drive - 5.0 miles
  • Nub's Nob Ski Area - 16 min drive - 11.1 miles
  • The Highlands - 17 min drive - 10.4 miles

Getting around

  • Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional) - 35 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Brandy’s Harbortown - ‬27 min drive
  • ‪Bay Harbor Yacht Club - ‬28 min drive
  • ‪State Road Provisisons - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Stafford's Pier Restaurant - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Bayside Restaurant - ‬26 min drive

About this property

OTIS Harbor Springs

Hotel near Tunnel of Trees
Located close to Thorne Swift Nature Preserve, OTIS Harbor Springs provides a firepit, a coffee shop/cafe, and a bar. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • Outdoor furniture, a gift shop, and smoke-free premises
  • A nature reserve
Room features
All guestrooms at OTIS Harbor Springs have comforts such as premium bedding and air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and free bottled water.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding, Frette Italian sheets, and down comforters
  • Bathrooms with hair dryers and shampoo
  • Wardrobes/closets, free infant beds, and free tea bags/instant coffee

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe

Family friendly

  • In-room crib

Conveniences

  • Gift shop/newsstand

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (on request)

Outdoors

  • Firepit
  • In a nature reserve
  • Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 3 accessible parking spaces
  • Front entrance ramp
  • No elevator
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (36 inches high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Free crib
  • Frette Italian sheets
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: USD 75

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open Saturday - Thursday (8:00 AM - 8:00 PM) and Friday - Friday (8:00 AM - 10:00 PM)
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
This property enforces quiet hours from 10:00 PM to 9:00 AM

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Late check-out fee: USD 75 (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card 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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Alcohol is not permitted at this property

Frequently asked questions

Is OTIS Harbor Springs pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at OTIS Harbor Springs ?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at OTIS Harbor Springs ?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at OTIS Harbor Springs ?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for USD 75 (subject to availability).

Where is OTIS Harbor Springs located?

Situated near the beach, this hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Tunnel of Trees, Lake Michigan, and Thorne Swift Nature Preserve. Harbor Springs Beach and The Highlands are also within 9 mi (15 km).

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Reviews

OTIS Harbor Springs Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.4

Cleanliness

7.6

Amenities

9.6

Staff & service

9.0

Eco-friendliness

9.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 52 out of 69 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 69 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 69 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 69 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 69 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

William Berger

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice motel. We enjoyed our stay and liked the mid century vibe. Never had time to check out the food but we’ll do that next trip.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stacey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Up North perfection!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is incredible what can be done with a 1950s motel. This place was a retro-modern sanctuary. I actually can't say enough nice things! 100% will stay there again!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jose

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The place is wonderful, the staff is very friendly, and make you feel like at home. The dinner was fantastic. The surrounded area is beautiful and very well located to Harbor Springs, Tunnel of Trees, and other nice attractions. We really enjoyed our visit, and looking forwrat to our next visit. Congrats OTIS and the whole team..!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jamie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice design.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Joyce

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
There was no food at this location during our stay - would have been nice to know that ahead of time. Had to go 10 minutes into town for every meal, including breakfast. Also, very low pressure water made showers and toilet flushing interesting. Nice mid-century vibe.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property, great lounge and rooms at
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Todd

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice clean property in a great location. Friendly and helpful staff. Rooms kinda small, small bathrooms (and we’re not really large people), beds not really queen sized, and strange that there’s no tv in the room.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Darren

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Property grounds were nicely done, rooms were clean, wish they had complimentary coffee, room next door guest were outside making noise after midnight and their dog kept barking during the night so that was not good
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kendall

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Second time staying here. Huge fan! A must stay in cozy Harbor Springs.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alec

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed staying here as a one-night deal as part of our Michigan roadtrip! Absolutely beautiful property and very nice room. I honestly loved not having a TV. They had so many other things to do with either your people or socialize with others staying there. I wish we stayed longer to utilize their amenities more.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hotel very unique. Extremely clean and friendly staff. Excellent food in café. Very enjoyable time!!!!!!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

ann

Room very dark. Needs upgrade
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda

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

Excellent place to stay!!!

This was an awesome place to stay. off the beaten path. Clean and roomy. Felt very comfortable. The bar area was cheery and there was seating to relax and chat. They even had a cafe for a yummy breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jerry

Excellent. Friendly and helpful staff. Clean accommodations.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Kristen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Would like more food options
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Robert

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The style of the room was good, but the window air conditioner was noisy and interrupted sleep. The window blinds were hard to operate. If they were not up completely, outdoor lights would illuminate the bedroom. Pricey for what we got.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful renovation, mid-century vibe. Clean, updated, motor lodge feel to it. Rural location, a nice place to gather, even if you're not staying there.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I like the closeness to Harbor Springs. The Bar area was cozy and the bartenders were friendly. I enjoy their conversations. The amenities were good. I’d like to have a tv in my room. I wish that breakfast options were available.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert L

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice to see this retro facility nicely renovated making this hotel truly special. No TV actually good !
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Clark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Kathy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff was cheerful accessible fun. The ambiance was great, comfortable too. The Birch room bed and linens were great however could use a ceiling fan or the AC units need to be able to point the vent downwards toward the bed. Loved the outdoor patio. Can’t wait to venture back next year.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Monte

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

Very friendly staff

It was very clean and looked freshly painted. Everything was a nice design. Bed was very comfortable. We'll stay again at our next opportunity. Staff was very friendly and decor was top nonch. Espresso bar with fresh pastry options is a nice touch.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donald

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

Immerse yourself

An amazing experience! This finely restored gem is the perfect retreat with so much to appreciate you won’t want to leave and can’t wait to come back.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Liat

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everything was fantastic. The only thing to improve in my opinion is the air conditioning that is loud in and out of the rooms
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

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