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Harbor Lights Resort

Property class: 2.5

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A row of multi-story buildings with balconies, a grassy area in front, and a paved road. - Harbor Lights Resort (Frankfort)
A living room with a sofa, chairs, a dining table, a fireplace, and a television. - Harbor Lights Resort (Frankfort)
A marina with boats, a lighthouse, and a residential area with houses and a parking lot. - Harbor Lights Resort (Frankfort)
A marina with several boats docked, a grassy area in the foreground, and a clear sky. - Harbor Lights Resort (Frankfort)
A beach with sand dunes and a lighthouse in the distance. - Harbor Lights Resort (Frankfort)
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.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry

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A living room with a sofa, chairs, a dining table, a fireplace, and a television.

Suite, 1 Bedroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(25 reviews)
  • Partial lake view
  • 69 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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A hotel room with two beds, a wooden headboard, a small table, and a chair. There are two wall-mounted lamps and two framed pictures on the wall.

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(56 reviews)
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

About the neighborhood

Located in Frankfort, Harbor Lights Resort is in a shopping district and on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Michigan and Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. Enjoy the area's slopes with skiing, and don't miss out on the snowmobiling. Visit our Frankfort travel guide
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15 S. Second Street, Frankfort, MI, 49635

What's nearby

  • A lighthouse on a snowy beach with a cloudy sky.
    Frankfort Beach
    2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • A white building with a red roof and a lighthouse on the left.
    Point Betsie Lighthouse
    10 min drive - 5.6 miles
  • Betsie Lake
    1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Elizabeth Lane Oliver Center for the Arts
    2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Frankfort Light
    15 min walk - 0.8 miles

Getting around

  • Cherry Capital Airport (TVC)
    71 min drive

Restaurants

  • A&W Restaurant
    3 min drive
  • Villa Marine Bar & Grill
    4 min walk
  • Stormcloud Brewing Company
    5 min walk
  • The Manitou
    17 min drive
  • Dinghy's Restaurant & Bar
    7 min walk

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

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

  • American Express
  • Discover
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

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

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?

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.

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

Harbor Lights Resort Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.6

Cleanliness

9.4

Location

9.4

Staff & service

9.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 507 out of 733 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 179 out of 733 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 36 out of 733 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 733 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 733 reviews

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10/10 Excellent

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I had a lovely room right next to the beach. Couldn't have been better.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Clean room, excellent location! Fresh bakery donuts for breakfast each morning. Beautiful sunsets each night from the beach area directly behind property!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Staff here were great and very friendly. Loved the great donuts every morning!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Excellent location and a fun town
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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What a beautiful place to stay right on the beach. The staff were friendly & helpful . The hotel room was very nice & clean . The property is well maintained & very pretty.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Beautiful property with lake access. We went during off season so it was quiet. The town was walkable from the property and very pleasant. Lots of shopping and restaurants but some were seasonal.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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No complaints! Quick and easy check in. Rooms are updated with all necessities. Nothing fancy but met our needs!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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We’ve stayed here many times. The rooms are always well maintained, very clean and quiet. Staff is amazing, as helpful as they can be. Sunsets are just outside your door.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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I don't ever want to leave. Yesterday morning I booked for another day. I'm not out of here until Monday. My Grandson's Wedding is over and I just needed another day to relax and love the water and the lighthouse. As I said before, my apartment in Dearborn, Michigan is really nice. Harbor Lights Resort is Spectacular!!!! I'm on my way out to walk downtown and wander around the flea market.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
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8/10 Good

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Clean room. Air conditioning was a bit loud at times. Staff was helpful and friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

The staff was very helpful and friendly. The room was very clean. Every morning there was coffee and fresh bakery donuts. It is right on the water and walking distance to town. We will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The staff was friendly and helpful, our room was clean and comfortable. We weren't facing the water but a simple walk around the building and we were on the beach. We had a wonderful time. Frankfort is a wonderful town with plenty of shops and restaurants, and a convenient drive up M22 to Sleeping Bear and the Leelanau peninsula was fantastic. I would recommend this place to anyone!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Beautiful room, wonderful staff
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Room was very clean, staff were all very friendly, and the beach was beautiful
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Great location to the beach! Quiet. Housekeeping staff friendly and offered to provide service each day. Wish that ice was available other than in large bags.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Really enjoyed our stay. Every staff member we interacted with was wonderful and very accommodating.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Great room, great amenities, wonderful location
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Living room and kitchen in king suite
View from living room
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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right off the beach..perfect location in frankfort...comfy beds..I've stayed before and I'll stay again
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Great and beautiful location!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Front desk was friendly and helpful!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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8/10 Good

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Great location for exploring Frankfort.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Room was clean and comfortable! Staff was knowledgeable and friendly! Would highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Beautiful lake views. Walked downtown for dinner and coffee in the morning. Great cafes and dining nearby.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Very nice, clean, comfy room and good rate!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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We always enjoy our stay here! Location amazing, amenities are great, property/rooms are always very clean! Plus, the staff is very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025