Spotless and quaint. Excellent rooms and staff. Delicious food. Beautiful property. The bathroom…read morewas small but again, spotless. The area is fun. Hope to return and will stay at this inn again.

Great find! Staff were so welcoming and allowed an early check in. Room was simple but super clean…read moreand functional; bed was very comfy. The garden and pond behind the motel are an unexpected delight-offering a quiet, shady place to sit. Great proximity to downtown and the SS Badger.

Naders is a wonderful place to stay and a wonderful experience staying there several times over the…read moreyears originally from Ludington, Michigan, born and raised there. PAM, who is always made my reservations very professional and very helpful. I give her a four star five star.

I'm ashamed to say that I usually shy away from lodging that has the word "motel" in it, and prefer…read moreto stay at places that have the word "hotel" in it. But Nader's also has the word "suites" in its name, so that appeased my snobby side enough to take a chance on this place. And I'm glad I did! If only all motels were like this one. First of all, Nader's offers suites, which come with full kitchens: a stove/oven, full refrigerator, silverware and dishes, a kitchen sink, a living room that transforms into a pull-out bed, and a little kitchen table. There are two TVs in the suites, plus two full-sized beds. It's all very tidy and nice for families, because you have so many comforts of home. The one thing that wasn't my favorite about the suite is that there isn't a bathroom sink. You have to use the kitchen sink for everything. Which I'm sure most people don't care about, so your mileage may vary. But the rest of the hotel amenities offset that minor inconvenience. Things like the Adirondack chairs that circle around a big fire pit that's lit in the evenings. The free bikes that you can just pick up and ride around Ludington. The basketball court and little area with corn hole, shuffle board and giant Connect Four. The outdoor pool (that's heated, but not warm). The free wifi and free parking. The location -- oh man, the location! You're literally a four-minute walk from the beach. All of these things make Nader's a great place to stay for families. And other families must agree, because we saw lots of them during our stay.

We rented a pontoon last Monday. Scotty was super nice & the boat accomplished a perfect day on…read morethe lake with our boy, Jack. We already want to come back & when we do.. we will be renting from Scotty!

We have been vacationing in Ludington for 26 years, so we were looking forward to another enjoyable…read morestay. Unfortunately, our experience at Waterside Resort was extremely disappointing due to several issues that should not have occurred. We reserved our cottage in June 2025 at the end of that summer's vacation for a July 2026 stay and placed a good-faith deposit at the time of booking. In January 2026, we received our invoice and, as instructed, paid half of the rental amount after confirming the payment arrangement with the owner. We were told the remaining balance would be due at check-in. The day before our scheduled arrival, I called to confirm our check-in time. During that call, I was shocked to be informed that our cottage had been rented to someone else. This created unnecessary stress just before our vacation and reflected a serious breakdown in the reservation process. When we arrived, we were placed in a cottage that did not have air conditioning, despite temperatures reaching 88°F. The cottage became unbearably hot, and we ultimately had to purchase our own air conditioning unit just to make the stay tolerable. What made this situation even more frustrating was learning from resort employees that the AC unit was known to be broken and that the resort had reportedly been aware for approximately a week before our arrival. If this information was known in advance, it should have been communicated to us before we arrived, and alternative accommodations should have been arranged. Unfortunately, this was only one of the pieces of information that we discovered that was not communicated in good faith. On my birthday, we were then asked to move again to another cottage that did have air conditioning. While we appreciated finally having AC, the replacement cottage was smaller, and having to pack up and relocate in the middle of our vacation was both inconvenient and frustrating. The professionalism of the management was also concerning. At check-in, the manager had a 15-year-old handle the transaction instead of assisting us directly. Given the reservation issues we had already experienced, this did not inspire confidence that the situation was being managed appropriately. I do want to recognize the two high school students working at the resort. They were phenomenal throughout our stay--professional, courteous, and genuinely helpful. They assisted us with the air conditioning unit and did everything they could to help despite circumstances that were clearly beyond their control. They deserve recognition for their outstanding customer service. The resort did offer us the use of a pontoon boat for two hours as a gesture to make up for the inconvenience. While we appreciated the offer, we chose not to utilize it because it did not address the significant issues that had already disrupted our vacation. This was the first year under new ownership and management. I do have sympathy for the challenges that can come with a business transition, it is also not the fault of the customers who had booked and paid in good faith. After 26 years of visiting Ludington, this was by far our most disappointing lodging experience. Mistakes can happen, especially during a change in ownership, but the combination of the reservation error, being placed in a cottage without working air conditioning during the summer heat, learning that the issue had reportedly been known in advance, having to purchase our own AC unit, moving cottages in the middle of our vacation, and the lack of professional management significantly impacted our stay. I hope the owners and management take steps to improve their reservation process, communication, and customer service so future guests do not experience similar issues. However, if nothing changes there are many resorts and lodging accommodations in Ludington that can alternately be used.

Staying at Snyder Shoreline Inn Simply amazing! The staff is…read moresuper friendly, Both Rachael and Christine where super accommodating to my mothers needs. She's handicapped, where able to get us a room to meet everyone of our needs The room was clean and the view of the Ludington light is amazing. I wish that I could give this 10 stars for the staff accommodating us

Be careful what to believe on Yelp with regard to Snyders Shoreline Inn. I'm not sure what the…read moreyelpers who gave this place low marks were expecting. It's not a high-end hotel, nor does it pretend to be. It is a reasonably priced establishment, very reasonably priced, that is located within a stones throw of Lake Michigan (I have a good arm). You can't beat the view from your balcony, and believe me, the lake and sunsets, aren't the only things to view. As I'm writing this, I saw a group walk by. They saw me watching and laughed. I wondered why. Turns out that my feet were hanging between the slats in the balcony rail, and I had wore a big hole in one of my socks! Oh well, not as suave as I use to be. The young lady who checked me in must have liked my smile, cause the room she gave me was huge. I found the room clean, and everything worked as it should. Very quiet at night. The harbor is right to the left of Snyders, and you can watch the boats head in and out. Especially the SS Badger, which is a big ferry that can transport you and your vehicle across the lake over to Wisconsin. It's pretty cool seeing that big ship pass by and sound it's horn. You don't have to take my advice, but rest assured that you'll do just fine by booking with Snyders. Quick Tip: Take the walk out to the triple "L" (Leaning Lighthouse of Ludington). It's only an easy mile round trip. Tell the person inside that Alex J. sent you. They'll probably say, who in the hell is Alex J?

Nice updated interior with comfortable rooms. Very basic accommodations but was nice. Dedicated…read moreparking spots are nice. When getting chased out of camping by mosquitoes we were a bit cautious to stay at a motel because of the virus but it was VERY CLEAN and comfortable. Felt safe from a sanitation stand point. Family run and super friendly. Thank you.

My boyfriend and I just had a nice 2-night stay at Avenue Motel. The pros: old school motor court…read morecharm, great location, impeccably clean rooms, reasonable nightly rate ($125/night + tax for a room with a queen bed on a weekday), and excellent covid protocols in place. The cons: cozy rooms (but how much time do you spend in your room on vacation anyway?), our shower was slow to drain and left me in a puddle by the time I was done, no fridge/microwave in room (no place to put them, I understand), beds weren't the most comfortable, and a sizeable gap between blinds and windows that would allow people to see in. We hung a sheet over the window to fix this problem. It would be a good idea if the motel added curtains. Despite these few inconveniences, I definitely wouldn't hesitate to return to Avenue Motel in the future.

Stayed for one night, ended up wanting to leave early due to a cockroach being found in the…read morebathroom. I let the front desk know about it and all they said was "sorry"... I understand things happen and bugs get in but be a little more understanding than just saying "sorry" and then walking away. Offer to do something about it.... Other than that, pool was nice, breakfast was pretty decent. Kids had a fun time w the arcade there.

We stayed 2 nights at this hotel. It was a basic Best Western and pretty busy. It's a little old…read moreand could use an update but I was impressed by several things. First of all the staff. Everyone was SO nice. My son burned his finger on the waffle iron and they immediately got him an ice pack and bandaids. She even gave us a few free waters. So kind. I also noticed they were cleaning the pool in the morning. It seems like a no brained but I'm sure many of these hotels don't get the pools cleaned. This one did! The pool was really nice and had a hot tube and a sauna (which was closed). There's also a game room that you have to pass to get to the pool so prepare for that if you have kids. They ran out of towels but had them filled back up in 5 min. Breakfast was standard but again the staff was super nice. It's always nice to get free breakfast. My kids loved the mini waffles. Very close to the beach and a great place to stay!

This place is one to remember! Very clean, cozy and amazing location. 3 minute wall to the beach…read more The owner is very nice and accommodating. I was traveling with 2 small dogs and got very lucky that they're dog friendly. Call and check to make sure they still are though, the owner told me when I checked out that they may not be dog friendly for much longer. I could tell the owner is a big time dog lover but understand her possible future decision to not take dogs anymore, can never tell how responsible of a dog owner one is or how behaved one dog is to the next. Great experience! So glad to have found this gem!!!

This is probably the most comfortable I've been in a motel. Jill made it easy to make reservations…read morefrom Florida. Then we got here she upgraded us to the cutest apartment across the street. We moved back to a regular room when we extended our stay. Both the apartment and motel rooms were clean and well organized. Location is beach adjacent and close to stores and coffee shops. We barely moved the car our entire stay. Dog friendly and clean are hard to find. If you get an opportunity to stay in Ludington, stay at the Lighthouse Motel, you will love it!!

Stayed overnight after making the crossing on the SS Badger…read more The bed was very comfy and the room was quiet. Lots of pillows on the beds. Very clean. The door on fridge in the room was open so it took overnight for it to be cold again. The breakfast area was very small and crowded so we skipped breakfast there and walked to the McDonald's next door. Also they didn't keep it stocked well. There are so many things to do there. A small decent gym, a good size indoor pool with a hot tub. A game room with air hockey and video games. Definitely not walking distance from downtown, unless you really like to walk a good distance. The remote for the tv has a Netflix button on it but the hotel has blocked it and it's not available. Definitely would stay here again.

It's clean although they are remodeling so it's a little rough in areas. My room was newly…read moreremodeled and felt new. The continental breakfast was a little rough but I never expect much.

Stayed there over Labor Day weekend. Why is this place really needs some TLC. Also they need to do…read morea better job of cleaning. Cobwebs everywhere repairs that are in desperate need like fixing a screen door putting a lightbulb in the light fixture. Fixing the bathroom floor. There is a definite nasty smell in the place we did open the windows to try to air it out. Replace the old carpet and you may find that fixes the smell. Even the grounds need tlc.

From the owner: 4 modern cottages for vacation rentals on Hamlin Lake -- Pet Friendly…read moreAll cottages within a few feet of lake. Our guests enjoy 150 feet of beautiful Hamlin Lake frontage with a children's playground, picnic tables, a 320 foot waterfront walkway with a bridge. Amenities include Air Conditioning, Free Internet, Fully Equipped Kitchen with Microwave, Coffee Maker, and Toaster. Each cottage has a private deck with gas grill.