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Stearns Hotel

2.5 star property
Hotel near Lake Michigan in Ludington

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Ballroom
Standard Double Room, 2 Queen Beds
Fireplace
Elevator
Lobby

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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212 E Ludington Ave, Ludington, MI, 49431
  • Place, Ludington Waterfront Park
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, S.S. Badger: Lake Michigan Carferry
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Stearns Park Beach
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Airport, Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker)
    ‪42 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Single Room, 1 Queen Bed

Standard Single Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(24 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(8 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Double Room, 2 Queen Beds

Standard Double Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Deluxe Single Room, 1 King Bed

Deluxe Single Room, 1 King Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the area

Ludington

In Ludington .With a stay at this Ludington hotel, you'll be steps from Ludington Area Center for the Arts and Sandcastles Children's Museum. Also, Ludington Waterfront Park is within half a mile (1 km) and Lake Michigan is within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • 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 - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Pere Marquette River - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Stearns Park Beach - 16 min walk - 1.4 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪House of Flavors - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Jamesport Brewing Company - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Burger King - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Cluck Bucket - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Stearns Hotel

Hotel near Lake Michigan in Ludington
As a guest of Stearns Hotel, you'll find a vending machine, a fireplace in the lobby, and laundry facilities. WiFi is free in public spaces. Stearns Hotel also features 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

  • 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

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 Mar 27, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Stearns Hotel on Apr 2, 2026 start from CA $123, 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

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 114 out of 221 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 62 out of 221 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 26 out of 221 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 13 out of 221 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 221 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Zachary

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather

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

8/10 Good

Bill

Travelled with partner
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

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Travelled with family
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

2/10 Terrible

Brian

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This Hotel needs to be gutted and redone! Dilapidated & drab run down. Terrible gym. No breakfast. They offered pre-packaged garbage snacks for something in the morning...
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Bernard

Travelled with family
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

10/10 Excellent

Fred

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The nice lady working the desk went in and turned up the heat in our room b4 we arrived.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Jan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The only suggestion i have is the rooms need updating ie painting. Also the toilets are way too low
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Aaron

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Travelled with family
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

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

10/10 Excellent

Hildy

Travelled with partner
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

10/10 Excellent

Alison

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Sweet old hotel
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alicia

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We loved our stay at the Stearns. For years we have been using other hotels and motels in the area but I will always check availability at this one first - from now on. It has a very "fancy" feel, for a very good rate. The staff was super-friendly. Lots of cool areas that offer great backgrounds for photos or selfies. If you like a nightcap, there is a very cool bar inside but - open only certain days. Parking is no problem and it is right around the corner if you plan to take the U.S.S. Badger!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Eric

Business traveller, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Old building that has been maintained and looks great. Highlights original design from early 1900’s.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

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

4/10 Poor

ERIC

Travelled with family
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Severe severe updates needed

The hotel needs some vast updating. The bathroom was severely old and the paint that they had applied on the tub was peeling. The carpet was very worn. The furniture look like it was from the 1970s. It generally needs some severe updating. We will not be staying there again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

KENISHA

Travelled with partner
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

10/10 Excellent

Ed

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Kathleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Location is great - Close to downtown and the river. Bed was very comfortable. But the fixtures and furnishings in this hotel very much need updating
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Antony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Richard

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Jane

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

10/10 Excellent

Clarence

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Dave

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025