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Ventura Motel

2.0 star property
Motel near Lake Michigan in Ludington

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Suite, 1 King Bed
Free WiFi, bed sheets
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Suite, 1 King Bed
Free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

7.0 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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604 W. Ludington Ave, Ludington, MI, 49431
  • Place, Ludington Waterfront Park
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Stearns Park Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, S.S. Badger: Lake Michigan Carferry
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Airport, Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker)
    ‪41 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(27 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double Room Single Use, Multiple Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

7.8 out of 10
Good
(12 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed

7.4 out of 10
Good
(12 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Suite, 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed

  • 21 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the area

Ludington

Close to the beach.Your stay at this Ludington motel places you within a 10-minute walk of Lake Michigan and North Breakwater Light. Stearns Park Beach and Ludington Waterfront Park are also within half a mile (1 km).
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What's nearby

  • Ludington Waterfront Park - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Stearns Park Beach - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • North Breakwater Light - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Pere Marquette River - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • S.S. Badger: Lake Michigan Carferry - 15 min walk - 1.3 km

Getting around

  • Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker) - 44 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Corner Cafe - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Jamesport Brewing Company - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪House of Flavors - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Mancino's Pizza & Grinders - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Little Caesars Pizza - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Ventura Motel

Motel near Lake Michigan in Ludington
Free breakfast is served. WiFi is free in public spaces. Free self parking is available.

This Ludington motel is smoke free.

  • 25 guestrooms or units
  • To-go breakfast (free)
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • No smoking on site
Ventura Motel offers 25 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and microwaves. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and complimentary toiletries.

This Ludington motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Televisions come with premium cable channels. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
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includes taxes & fees
Jun 9 - Jun 10
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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free on-the-go breakfast

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • TV with premium cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The property is closed during November, December, January, February, and March.

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 stay

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 and cash
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, American Express, Discover, and cash.

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Ventura Motel to the airport?

Ventura Motel is 33.6 mi (44-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 Ventura Motel?

As of Jun 8, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Ventura Motel on Jun 21, 2026 start from CA $68, 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 Ventura Motel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Ventura Motel.

How close is Ventura Motel to the beach?

This motel is a short 6-minute walk from Stearns Park Beach and 7.5 mi (15-min drive) from Hamlin Lake beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Ventura Motel offer free breakfast?

Yes, Ventura Motel offers free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Ventura Motel?

No, there is no casino at this motel.

What time is check-in at Ventura Motel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

Is there free parking at Ventura Motel?

This motel offers free self parking.

Does Ventura Motel have a pool?

Ventura Motel does not have a pool.

Does Ventura Motel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this motel.

How close is Ventura Motel to downtown Ludington?

Ventura Motel is 0.4 mi away from Ludington.

Ventura Motel Reviews

Reviews

7.0

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 135 out of 649 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 227 out of 649 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 137 out of 649 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 93 out of 649 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 57 out of 649 reviews

7.4/10

Cleanliness

7.4/10

Staff & service

6.2/10

Amenities

6.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Debra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean, and close to the beach and walk to restaurants
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Wayne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, clean room!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Jill

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was good the the price and within walkng distance to shops and the beach
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Toni

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the location, you could walk to the shops, the beach and to go see the badger!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ellane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great price, clean room.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was very pleased with the room comify bed although a older motel everything was clean and comfortable
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lynette

Beds were comfortable!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

ERNEST

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The motel location was superb for our needs - close to beaches and dining. A nice, shady park is across the street.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Rachael

Nice Location and clean too!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gregory

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location, close to the ferry, clean comfy rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Casey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ventura Motel was the perfect place for us to crash after working the Suds on the Shore beer festival! It was clean, comfy, and very walkable from the fest and to all the fun downtown stuff. Would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

brad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Was traveling through on motorcycles clean place friendly staff kind of a 1970s vibe for the money would stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean and convenient.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Room was clean - just a little dated for the price, but the location and parking were great. Staff was kind.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super nice owners
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Im fixing up a home on Hamlin Lake and needed a place to stay relatively close by and chose the Ventura Motel. Great stay, friendly atmosphere, great accommodations, clean, good bed. Great Stay!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
room was clean and quiet. beds were comfortable. great location close to the beach and downtown.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Crystal

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Nice place for the price and over night stay
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Kelly

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Nothing special but safe, clean and inexpensive
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was spacious and clean. The bed was extremely comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Close to water/beach/ downtown
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Deana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Adorable Family-Owned Property. Very clean. Cute Motel. Would definitely stay at again! 5 STARS :)
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Eric

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic location, courteous owners.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

DREW

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

low-key, well-kept vintage, very convenient

Not much to breakfast, but super-convenient location. Property is a bit vintage, but very well-maintained.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Neal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice place with affordable price.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024