Nova Motel

2.0 star property

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Traditional Suite, 1 Queen Bed | Living area
Traditional Suite, 1 Queen Bed | Jetted bathtub
Golf view
Comfort Room | Exterior
Traditional Room | Terrace/patio

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included

Explore the area

Map
472 S Pere Marquette Hwy, Ludington, MI, 49431
  • West Michigan Fairgrounds
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Pere Marquette River
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • S.S. Badger: Lake Michigan Carferry
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Ludington, MI (LDM)
    ‪19 min walk‬

Room options

Traditional Room

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Basic Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Traditional Suite, 1 Queen Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Comfort Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About this property

Nova Motel

Hotel in Ludington with free parking
This smoke-free hotel features a seasonal outdoor pool, free self parking, and a vending machine. Housekeeping is available on request.
Nova Motel offers 28 accommodations with air conditioning. Beds feature pillowtop mattresses. 30-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers. Housekeeping is provided on request.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include a seasonal outdoor pool.
Our customers tell us they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Nova Motel. During your stay, you'll be within walking distance of West Michigan Fairgrounds. Enjoy features like free self parking and a seasonal outdoor pool. This property offers pet-friendly amenities like an off-leash area.
  • Free self parking and RV/bus/truck parking
  • Take a swim in the seasonal outdoor pool
  • Amenities include a vending machine
  • Just a 1-minute drive from West Michigan Fairgrounds and a few minutes from Sandcastles Children's Museum
  • Dogs welcome for a fee (restrictions apply)
  • Pet-friendly amenities are available, including an off-leash area
As a guest of Nova Motel, you'll find a seasonal outdoor pool and a vending machine. The front desk is open around the clock. Self parking is free.

This Ludington hotel is smoke free.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Parking and public transport

  • Free self-parking on site
  • Motorhome/coach/lorry parking (free) on site

Things to do

  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Housekeeping (on request)

Outdoors

  • Nature reserve

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have any lifts
  • Visual fire alarm

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Pillow-top mattress

Bathroom

  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels

Entertainment

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

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 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

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets: USD 25.00 per pet, per night
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 50 lbs per pet)
  • An off-leash area is available
  • Certain rooms only
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • 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 percent

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
The front desk at this property is open daily from 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM.
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

We should mention

  • The seasonal pool will open May 29 and close September 04.
  • Pool access available from 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Pets are welcome in specific rooms only, which can be requested by contacting the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).

Property is also known as

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nova motel Ludington
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Nova Motel Reviews

Reviews

7.4

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 45 out of 116 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 30 out of 116 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 13 out of 116 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 15 out of 116 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 13 out of 116 reviews" "

7.6/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

6.6/10

Amenities

6.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Alyse, Wixom

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

Ginger

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

David

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
MOTEL HELL, false advertising they show a pic on expedia and give u a different room. My closet is as big as this room the owner and employer at Nova Motel are rude and liars and are only interested in trying to switch and bait and then try to put u in the right room by upcharging u $20 more for the right room that u should have got in the first place. Also the floors are filthy and they have a space heater in the wall and u burn your arm passing by it, totally elegal. And the site says they have free wifi and they claim they have no wifi and just laugh in your face about it. Total false advertising! They will be answering to the Attorney General and Consumers Protection Bureau soon. I WANT MY MONEY BACK! BEWARE of staying here for real!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

William

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The owner was friendly and very quick with our arrival.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Thank you! Was a last minute stay, was very satisfied!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay
Great stay! Friendly, clean, good location!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Michelle

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
There were no outside lights on when we arrived after dark. It was a run down area.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rob

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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. 😄
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jodi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, cozy and quiet. The office staff was very friendly and accommodating.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
So gross, we had fleas in our room and it smelled like vomit in the bed
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ted

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Gregory

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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 Excellent

Victoria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Lavonne

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Jim

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The entry door had over a half inch gap leading to outside. Had to put a blanket under the door to keep potential mice and critters out. Ceiling tiles were stained. Bathroom plug not working properly Ants on the carpet Blanket Used to cover the door was probably 10 years old or older Very old rundown would not recommend it to anyone
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Darrin

Loud ,
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Jeff

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ted

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The swimming pool
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Lisa

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

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We stopped for a night at the motel before staying at the state park. Really did love the motel, rooms, bedding, towels were all nice and clean. We didn’t use the pool but it also looked clean and well kept. There was fresh coffee and muffins in the office in the morning. I was able to park my camper in a lot behind the motel. Not far from town and close to a Dairy Queen :)
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Martha

Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
TV did not work, had to keep askingmanagement to fix it.Desk clerk refused to come help with tv. Floor was sopping wet by entrance and under air conditioner upon our arrival. Soap not replaced after room cleaned. No extra roll of toilet tissue left. Room was not as pictured as shown on website. Room looked like hadnt been updated for 20 years as opposed to updated picture shown on website. Desk clerk was rude and unwilling to help, just kept telling us to call manager but didnt give name or number who to call. This is the worst place and misrepresented place I have ever stayed. I'm going to pursue getting a refund!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Wendy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Nice place could use a little updating
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Gregory, Canton

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Disliked: Staff & service
Older motel, beds dominate room space. Old but clean. Freezers for salmon. Must swap out towels. No bed making.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Kurt

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024