Nova Motel

2.0 star property
Hotel in Ludington with free parking

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Traditional Suite, 1 Queen Bed | Living area
Comfort Room | Exterior
Exterior detail
Traditional Room | Bathroom
Golf view

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included
The current price is €89
includes taxes & fees
6 Jun - 7 Jun

Room options

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Traditional Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Pillow-top bed
Private bathroom
Pet friendly
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Basic Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Pillow-top bed
Private bathroom
Pet friendly
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

Traditional Suite, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Pillow-top bed
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Living room
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Comfort Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Pillow-top bed
Private bathroom
Pet friendly
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
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About the area

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

What's nearby

  • West Michigan Fairgrounds - 19 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Ludington Waterfront Park - 5 min drive - 3.7 km
  • S.S. Badger: Lake Michigan Carferry - 5 min drive - 4.0 km
  • Stearns Park Beach - 6 min drive - 4.7 km
  • Buttersville Park - 10 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 - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪House Of Flavors - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Stix Bar - ‬8 min drive

About this property

Nova Motel

Hotel near Lake Michigan
Nova Motel provides a garden and more.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • A seasonal outdoor pool
  • Free self-parking
  • Smoke-free property, an off-lead area and a nature reserve
  • Outdoor furniture and a vending machine
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All guest rooms at Nova Motel have comforts, such as air conditioning.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with baths or showers and shampoo
  • 30-inch flat-screen TVs with premium channels

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/lorry parking on site

Things to do

  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (on request)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In a nature reserve
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Visual fire alarm

More

  • Smoke-free property
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

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

More

  • Air conditioning

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 3.5 per cent 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

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 25.00 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total (up to 23 kg per pet)
Specific rooms only; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property on the number on the booking confirmation
An off-lead area is available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 25.00 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 3.5 per cent

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

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit 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, debit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
The seasonal pool will be open from 01 July to 04 September
Pool access available from 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Property is also known as

nova motel Hotel
nova motel Ludington
nova motel Hotel Ludington

Frequently asked questions

Does Nova Motel have a pool?

Yes, this property has a seasonal outdoor pool. Pool access is from 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM.

How much does it cost to stay at Nova Motel?

As of 5 Jun 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Nova Motel on 6 Jun 2025 start from €89.23, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Nova Motel pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet. There's a fee of USD 25.00 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Nova Motel?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Nova Motel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Nova Motel?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Nova Motel located?

Situated in Ludington, this hotel is 1 mi (1.6 km) from West Michigan Fairgrounds and within 3 miles (5 km) of Pere Marquette River and S.S. Badger: Lake Michigan Carferry. Sandcastles Children's Museum and Ludington Waterfront Park are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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Nova Motel Reviews

Reviews

7.4

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 45 out of 118 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 30 out of 118 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 15 out of 118 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 15 out of 118 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 13 out of 118 reviews

7.6/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

6.6/10

Amenities

6.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10

Great stay! Friendly, clean, good location!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10

Staff is friendly and helpful. Motel is rustic but well kept. Beds were comfortable and rooms clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10

The owner was friendly and very quick with our arrival.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10

I loved everything from the owners to my room to the people.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10

Very helpful staff and owners.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10

Thank you! Was a last minute stay, was very satisfied!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10

The place was nice, friendly, fairly clean, old rustic look, reasonable on price, swimming pool which was clean. Stayed 3 nights.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10

It is a great place to stay at a reasonable price when fishing in the area. They have coolers available for your fish at the end of the day. Definitely nice for a no frills guy trip.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10

The owner is wonderful and super helpful! The outdoor pool and hot tub were super clean and fun! The hotel is outdated but we had a blast! Would stay again!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10

It's an older motel, room was clean, staff was welcoming and pleased to offer assistance.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10

Convenient location
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10

It was a nice area and room.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10

Clean, cozy and quiet. The office staff was very friendly and accommodating.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10

Easy commute to S.S. Badger.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10

Friendly staff. Good value
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10

This is a great location to stay at when going to the Silver Lake Off-road park. it is only 30 min from the park, and a few minutes to downtown Ludington. They have great trailer parking, and good prices. The pool was very nice. The hotel staff were very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10

Nice little roadside motel.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10

Loved the pool and hot tub!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10

Very convenient located.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

8/10

It was clean and what we expected for the price. We would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10

The people at the Nova were extremely nice and accommodating. They were booked and made room for us. Clean room with new flooring, offered beach towels for the pool instead of just standard size and had fresh coffee ready at 6 am- great little place- will stay again!!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10

Very nice and great staff, Thank you
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

8/10

Nice place could use a little updating
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10

The swimming pool
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10

A nicely done, basic motel- we found it clean, quiet and comfortable. The manager was very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023