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Stearns Hotel

2.5 star property
Hotel near Lake Michigan in Ludington

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An elegantly decorated room with a chandelier, draped fabric, and floral arrangements.
A hotel lobby with a reception desk, leather seating, a chandelier, and a patterned carpet.
A lobby with a fireplace, leather chairs, a small table, a bookshelf, and a chandelier.
A hotel lobby with an elevator, an exit sign, a chandelier, a patterned carpet, and a table with candles.
A banquet hall with round tables set for a formal event, featuring floral centerpieces and candlelight.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym
  • Laundry
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

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212 E Ludington Ave, Ludington, MI, 49431
  • Place, Ludington Area Center for the Arts
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Ludington Waterfront Park
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, S.S. Badger: Lake Michigan Carferry
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Airport, Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker)
    ‪41 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Single Room, 1 Queen Bed

A neatly made bed with a wooden headboard, a bedside table with a lamp, and a window with curtains.

Standard Single Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(25 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a television, and a door leading to a bathroom.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(9 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Standard Double Room, 2 Queen Beds

A hotel room with two single beds, a nightstand with a lamp, a telephone, and a small wooden bench.

Standard Double Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(12 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Deluxe Single Room, 1 King Bed

A hotel room with a bed, a television, a fireplace, a chair, and a desk with a lamp and phone.

Deluxe Single Room, 1 King Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the area

Ludington

In Ludington .You'll find Ludington Waterfront Park and S.S. Badger: Lake Michigan Carferry within a 15-minute walk of this Ludington hotel. Ludington Area Center for the Arts and Sandcastles Children's Museum are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Ludington Area Center for the Arts - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Sandcastles Children's Museum - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Ludington Waterfront Park - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • S.S. Badger: Lake Michigan Carferry - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Stearns Park Beach - 16 min walk - 1.4 km

Getting around

  • Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker) - 43 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Corner Cafe - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Jamesport Brewing Company - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪House of Flavors - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Mancino's Pizza & Grinders - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Stearns Hotel

Hotel near Lake Michigan in Ludington
Stearns Hotel offers its guests a fitness center, a vending machine, and a fireplace in the lobby. WiFi is free in public spaces. Stearns Hotel also features laundry facilities, an elevator, and a water dispenser. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Ludington hotel.

  • 28 guestrooms or units
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Wedding services available
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Television in lobby
  • Elevator
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Water dispenser
Stearns Hotel offers 28 accommodations with air conditioning. LCD televisions are featured in guestrooms.

Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers. This Ludington hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Things to do

  • Gym
  • TV in common areas

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: USD 50 per accommodation, per night

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and Discover. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Property is also known as

Stearns Hotel Hotel
Stearns Hotel Ludington
Stearns Hotel Hotel Ludington

Frequently asked questions

How close is Stearns Hotel to the airport?

Stearns Hotel is 33.1 mi (43-min drive) away from the Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Stearns Hotel?

As of Jul 2, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Stearns Hotel on Jul 6, 2026 start from CA $217, excluding 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.

Does Stearns Hotel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Stearns Hotel.

How close is Stearns Hotel to the beach?

This hotel is 1.5 mi (4-min drive) from Stearns Park Beach and 8 mi (16-min drive) from Hamlin Lake beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Stearns Hotel offer free breakfast?

Stearns Hotel does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Stearns Hotel?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Stearns Hotel?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

Is there free parking at Stearns Hotel?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Stearns Hotel have a pool?

Stearns Hotel does not have a pool.

Does Stearns Hotel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Stearns Hotel to downtown Ludington?

Stearns Hotel is 0.1 mi away from Ludington.

Stearns Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 121 out of 231 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 64 out of 231 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 27 out of 231 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 13 out of 231 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 231 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect spot for a downtown stay😍
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Darrin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The rooms were nice, and the staff enjoyed telling us about the history of the hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Was here for a funeral and staff was very accommodating.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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8/10 Good

Jane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It is a nice historic hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Great hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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8/10 Good

Bill

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice old school hotel. Dated rooms but clean and comfortable. Very conveniently located where we needed it. Very much enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Will stay again!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful old hotel, with friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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8/10 Good

MARK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Quick couples get away

Great location within walking distance of Ludington's downtown.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

mishelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location to downtown
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Kathryn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice historic hotel in downtown Ludington - highly recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Alison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Sweet old hotel
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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8/10 Good

Bruce

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
iThe room was very comfortable, clean and quiet. The bed was comfortable and the pillows great.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Henry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love that old hotel 🏨 great place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The hotel is a step back into Ludington history. Very clean, well appointed and close to downtown shopping, restaurants and beaches! Great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

KENISHA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I must say I was pretty impressed by this hotel the room was gorgeous me and my husband enjoyed it very much. Easy access to shopping good and of course the gorgeous lake. I would definitely stay here again
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The young lady that checked us in was so kind and extremely happy. She shared how much she loves this older hotel and it really rubbed off on us. We will definitely stay again!!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Hildy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was very clean. We really liked that the hotel was walkable to downtown Ludington
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved being able to stay within walking distance of downtown shops and restaurants.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Yvonne

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We would go back to the Stearns Hotel! It was a great stay and an adorable vintage hotel!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

JODIE

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is affordable, and convenient. The staff is always kind and friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Bernard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room was quite small but sufficient as we only stayed the night. Had to keep the thermostat very low because the heat blew right on the bed. All in all was pleased with our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Greg

Awesome historic hotel. Would stay here again in a heartbeat.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
It had a unique vibe, for an older place and the staff was polite
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room was nice and big, beds were comfortable, room was very clean. We were there on a Monday night in July and didn't even see anyone else in the hotel!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025