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Thumb Heritage Inn

Property class: 2.5

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A spacious room with large windows, a stone fireplace, and a view of the outdoors. - Thumb Heritage Inn (Sandusky)
A bedroom with a large bed, a separate bathtub, and a wooden floor. - Thumb Heritage Inn (Sandusky)
A spacious living room with a fireplace, large windows, and a staircase leading to another level. - Thumb Heritage Inn (Sandusky)
A spacious conference room with a long table and chairs, wooden flooring, recessed lighting, and a large window with blinds. - Thumb Heritage Inn (Sandusky)
A spacious living area with a fireplace, hardwood flooring, and a view of the outdoors. - Thumb Heritage Inn (Sandusky)
Thumb Heritage Inn provides amenities like free continental breakfast and a business center. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

6.4 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Business services

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A bedroom with a bed, desk, chair, and a television.

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Refrigerator & Microwave

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A bedroom with a bed, a desk, a chair, and a TV.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Refrigerator & Microwave

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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A room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a window with curtains, and a door.

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Refrigerator & Microwave

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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A room with a wooden dining table, a bench, a bed with a headboard, a desk with a telephone, and a mirror on the wall.

Honeymoon Suite, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a television, and a lamp.

Family Suite, Multiple Beds

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Bed

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a television, and a view of the outside.

Family Suite, Jetted Tub

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Bed

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A bedroom with a bed, desk, chair, and a television.

Basic Double Room

  • 16 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Sandusky is home to Thumb Heritage Inn. Woodland Hills Golf Club and Port Sanilac Municipal Harbor are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Harbor Park and Gatherings - Antiques, Folk Art & More. Angel's Garden and Irish Rose Gift & Woolen Shoppe are also worth visiting. Visit our Sandusky travel guide
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405 W Sanilac Rd, Sandusky, MI, 48471

What's nearby

  • Sanilac County Courthouse
    10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Woodland Hills Golf Club
    3 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Sanilac County Historic Village and Museum
    23 min drive - 20.6 miles
  • Lexington Village Theatre
    36 min drive - 33.6 miles
  • Lakeport State Park
    50 min drive - 45.0 miles

Getting around

  • Bishop Intl. Airport (FNT)
    86 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's
    4 min walk
  • Taco Bell
    11 min walk
  • Dairy Queen
    1 min drive
  • Burger King
    9 min walk
  • Bob & Jamie's Grill
    10 min walk

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

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

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM

Things to do

  • Bicycle storage

Family friendly

  • DVD player
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)

Business services

  • Business center
  • Meeting room

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • No elevator
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Locally sourced food prioritized
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Some LED lighting used

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • LED TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM

Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 30 per pet, per night, plus a one-time cleaning fee of USD 30

Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Welcoming dogs only

2 total pets

Specific rooms only; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 30 per pet, per night plus USD 30 one-time cleaning fee
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Service fee: 6 percent

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, 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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Frequently asked questions

Is Thumb Heritage Inn pet-friendly?

Yes, this motel allows dogs (limit 2 total). There's a fee of USD 30 per pet, per night. A cleaning fee of USD 30 also applies. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Thumb Heritage Inn?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Thumb Heritage Inn?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Thumb Heritage Inn located?

Situated in Sandusky, this motel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Sanilac County Courthouse and Woodland Hills Golf Club. Carsonville Park is 8.7 mi (13.9 km) away.

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

Thumb Heritage Inn Reviews

6.4

7.0

Cleanliness

7.8

Location

7.2

Staff & service

6.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 27 out of 186 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 53 out of 186 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 42 out of 186 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 43 out of 186 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 21 out of 186 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

4/10 Poor

Erika

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
On the main strip, staff is very welcoming and helpful. Ac unit would only cool down to 74. Bedding is outdated, but clean. Physical door keys, no cards.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was extremely clean, the bed very comfortable, the linens provided were great and the coffee products were wonderful. The air conditioning unit worked fantastic, which we really needed. I would definitely stay here again. The owners were accommodating to my early check-in needs, thoughtful, and very helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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8/10 Good

Beth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
We had the family room which was large and worked good for our family although there were only 2 chairs for the table. The furnishings were a little shabby but the room was clean and the beds were comfortable. I did have to wait awhile for someone to come when we checked in but our stay was fine and the AC worked great.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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4/10 Poor

Wayne

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Staff were nice. Floors in room were filthy. Other than that it was decent. Don't think I'd stay again tho.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Ricky

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was very nice and the staff here was very nice and professional and helpful and I would highly recommend it to anyone who needs a little vacation to stay here
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great location and clean
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Terry

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The staff was helpful
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

John and Marisa

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

Nice economy hotel

Very clean and room s bed was comfortable. Definitely not 5 star or grand, but an economy room at a clean hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Sheree

The hot tub was the best thing. The bed was too hard causing constant waking in pain. The room was cold and vv
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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8/10 Good

Vicky

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice desk personnel. Quiet area. Clean room and bath.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Tamara

Liked: Amenities
This is the closest option we had to the city we needed to work at! It is clean but outdated. This is a good place to stay overnight. Not extended stays
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
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8/10 Good

Gene

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Nice motel, A little slow to check in. Did not like the bed mattress was too firm
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Irene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really close to where I needed to be. Staff was super friendly and helpful. Very nice. Only one thing needed a working hair dryer and would have liked a full length mirror.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Tim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room was spacious, the couple that are managing the property were very pleasant. The decor is a little dated, but that is to be expected by an individual owned hotel. Advertised a continental breakfast, and that is exactly what was there.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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6/10 Okay

shirley

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Ac would not shut off and the tv didn’t work good but it was good for a night
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Rosann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Kate, Doug James and Veronica were all very helpful and they were there around so that made me feel more secure. I mean for the money it was it was it was fine. I say the only thing I really had a problem was how dark it was in the room, especially because I am really having some vision problems but otherwise I would definitely recommend it to people and you guys just keep improving your property. Yep alrighty thank you so much bye-bye.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Laurie

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Service was terrible
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Connie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to food shopping and main highways Bed firm but comfortable. Staff very friendly and helpful would definitely stay here again
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was a good stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Benjamin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Really reasonably priced motel. It needs new beds for sure, but for the price I would stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good luck on remodel
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Amanda

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Online it looked like the place had been recently renovated and very nice. Although, it had been renovated some, our room wasn’t the cleanest. The bed sheets were okay. The comforters old, I never use those anyways. The thing that grossed me out the most is that behind the night stand there remnants of weed and safety glasses, making me wonder more about the place. I noticed this when I went to pull it out to access the outlet. There was also canned food in one of drawers that I didn’t notice until much later. We didn’t have much of a choice to stay because we had already paid for it and didn’t have other options. The owner said to my spouse at check in that he recently received ownership of the place and it had been trashed prior. I could give him a little grace for that, but he needs to do much better job if his business is going to be successful.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

John

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nothing fancy but room was clean
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was as advertised
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Chris

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
old motel
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024