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Nova Motel

2.0 star property
Hotel convenient to S.S. Badger: Lake Michigan Carferry

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Traditional Suite, 1 Queen Bed | Living area | 30-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels, TV
Golf view
Traditional Room | Bathroom | Towels, soap, shampoo, toilet paper
Exterior detail
Comfort Room | Exterior
By Lake Michigan, Nova Motel offers a charming retreat. Unwind at the seasonal pool, explore the nearby nature reserve, or stroll through the off-leash area with your pet. With helpful staff and free parking on site.

Reviews

7.0 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Non-smoking
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking

Main amenities (7)

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Air conditioning
  • Garden
  • Vending machine
  • Picnic area
  • Limited hour front desk

Feel at home (5)

  • Premium TV channels
  • Garden
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free self parking
  • Outdoor seasonal pool
The current price is $80
$92 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 22 - Nov 23

Room options

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Traditional Room | 1 bedroom, pillowtop beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Traditional Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Pillowtop bed
Separate bedroom
Cable channels
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Traditional Suite, 1 Queen Bed | 1 bedroom, pillowtop beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Traditional Suite, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Pillowtop bed
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
Living room
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Comfort Room

7.6 out of 10
Good
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Pillowtop bed
Separate bedroom
Cable channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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1 bedroom, pillowtop beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Basic Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Pillowtop bed
Separate bedroom
Cable channels
Pet friendly
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
472 S Pere Marquette Hwy, Ludington, MI, 49431

What's nearby

  • West Michigan Fairgrounds - 19 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Ludington Waterfront Park - 4 min drive - 3.7 km
  • S.S. Badger: Lake Michigan Carferry - 4 min drive - 4.0 km
  • Stearns Park Beach - 5 min drive - 4.7 km
  • Buttersville Park - 8 min drive - 7.9 km

Getting around

  • Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker) - 39 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Culver's - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬17 min walk

About this property

Nova Motel

When you stay at Nova Motel, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Lake Michigan and S.S. Badger: Lake Michigan Carferry. Guests can take a dip in the seasonal outdoor pool, and freebies like WiFi and self parking are added perks. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 28 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
    • Minimum check-in age: 21
    • Check-out time is 10:00 AM
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Special check-in instructions

    • The property charges 3.5 percent for credit card payments
    • The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM
    • Front desk staffed during limited hours
    • This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 21
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms (speed: 25+ Mbps)
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
    • Free onsite RV/bus/truck parking
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)

Facilities

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Traditional architecture

Accessibility

  • Visual alarms in hallways

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 30-inch flat-screen TV
  • Premium cable channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning

Sleep well

  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Soap and shampoo
  • Towels
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi (speed of 25+ Mbps)

More

  • Housekeeping (on request)

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Credit card charges are subject to an extra charge of 3.5 percent

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • Pool access available from 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM
  • The seasonal pool is open from July 01 to September 04

Policies

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector on site.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover

Also known as

nova motel Hotel
nova motel Ludington
nova motel Hotel Ludington

Frequently asked questions

Does Nova Motel offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Nova Motel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Is there a pool at Nova Motel?

Yes, there's a seasonal outdoor pool. Guests have pool access from 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM.

Are pets allowed at Nova Motel?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.

Is parking offered on site at Nova Motel?

Yes, there's free self parking. Free RV/bus/truck parking is available.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Nova Motel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

What is there to do at Nova Motel and nearby?

Nova Motel has a seasonal outdoor pool and a picnic area, as well as a garden.

What's the area around Nova Motel like?

Nova Motel is located a short 19-minute walk from West Michigan Fairgrounds.

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Nova Motel Reviews

Reviews

7.0

Good

7.4/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

6.0/10

Amenities

6.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Popular mentions

Room
Bed
Air conditioning
Bathroom

Reviews

8/10 Very good

Good place clean some holes in my wall that could been patch up before renting to people but overall was clean and good comfront beds was great
Jessica, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great stay

Great stay! Friendly, clean, good location!
Angela, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Staff is friendly and helpful. Motel is rustic but well kept. Beds were comfortable and rooms clean.
Karl, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

I loved everything from the owners to my room to the people.
Elysia, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

It was a nice area and room.
Patricia, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Nice little roadside motel.
Stephen, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

The place was nice, friendly, fairly clean, old rustic look, reasonable on price, swimming pool which was clean. Stayed 3 nights.
Patricia, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very convenient located.
Veronique, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Shower was fine except when every 30 seconds it would be scalding
Patricia, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

It's an older motel, room was clean, staff was welcoming and pleased to offer assistance.
Lisa, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Very nice and great staff, Thank you
Gregg, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Easy commute to S.S. Badger.
Wendy, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Affordable prices unlike the other places in the area, very family friendly. Thanks!
Maud, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very clean and friendly. They’re a long time. Very nice reception. She helped me so much with direction to a event at Styx
Patricia, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

I had a 1am arrival time and they had my room unlocked and the light on ready for me
Petrie scott, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

My stay was quiet and comfortable. The gentleman on duty the next morning saw I was having trouble with getting my friend out in to my cast.He came over and help me. He was very kind and concern for us.
Victoria, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

I like that it is reminiscent of days gone by before all the big chain hotels started taking over. It was a very warm and relaxed feel to the room. I flew solo so I didn’t use the jacuzzi tub for two but I’m sure that would be a nice add-on for a couple “kids” in love, no matter what your age. 😄
Rob, 2-night trip

6/10 Good

There were no outside lights on when we arrived after dark. It was a run down area.
Michelle, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

I was surprised by the condition of the room/hotel. I wasn't expecting the Ritz, but based on the rating I guess I expected a bit more. The room we got was nothing like the pictures. The floors were quite dirty,. I wiped up a water spill and unfortunately the towel was black afterwards. It was dirty enough that we ended up using the towel in the room to create a runner of sorts to keep out feet off the floors. There was hair from where someone had shaved on the faucet handles and counter. Large dusty cobwebs above the bed. The shower head was quite clogged which made it so the water only came out in a few random streams. Other things like a broken deadbolt, broken refrigerator and broken toilet paper holder should be addressed.
Emily, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

We love how accommodating and friendly the owners were, it’s a family-owned. Our room was one of the cheapest room so of course we don’t expect luxury. This was a budget overnight room. Despite it being old, you can tell they make efforts to make the place clean and maintain it. At the time of the booking, it was peak season so our room was over $100, on normal days you can get is for less than that and it’ll be worth it for me. Hot water works fine, AC was cold - it has basic comfort you need for a quick stay. Location - wise it’s good
rachel, 1-night trip

4/10 Fair

The staff were very kind. At first the room we gotten was super small and had no bath tub so they ended up moving us to a bigger room and it was super messy the floors were gross there was food splattered on the nightstand and in microwave from previous people. There was also mold growing on the shower curtain.
Alexis, 1-night trip

2/10 Poor

This property looks like it was built in the 50’s and never repaired or remodeled. Door and windows were old and windows didn’t even lock. Chair and carpeting in the room were old and the place smelled musty. We left to find a different hotel. Unfortunately lost out on $148, but I wouldn’t have been able to sleep in that room if we stayed.
Lavonne, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Refridgerator didnt work. Good food went to waste because of.
michelle, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Couldn't stay, car ferry needed repairs and didn't run. They wouldn't refund my room. I am out of 122.00 for something totally out of my control. Don't know what else to say but make sure the hotel you book Offers refunds just in case. Nova does not.
Eric, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Absolute great welcome personality, great service and friendly. Clean room, comfy...definitely plan another trip to stay here. Its being renovated but easily adaptive.
Lennie, 1-night trip