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Hillcrest Motel

2.5 star property
Motel near Hiawatha National Forest in Rapid River

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Terrace/patio
Exterior
Point of interest
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Family Suite

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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10154 US-2, Rapid River, MI, 49878
  • Place, Hiawatha National Forest
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Peninsula Point Lighthouse Interpretive Trail
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Island Resort & Casino
    ‪43 min drive‬
  • Airport, Escanaba, MI (ESC-Delta County)
    ‪34 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Room

Standard Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(12 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Signature Double Room

Signature Double Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(17 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Signature Room

Signature Room

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

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Family Suite

Family Suite

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 7
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Queen Beds

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Superior Cabin

Superior Cabin

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 7
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

About the area

Rapid River

In Rapid River .You'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Hiawatha National Forest and 2 miles (3 km) of Peninsula Point Lighthouse Interpretive Trail with a stay here. Haymeadow Creek Falls Trail and Bay de Noc to Grand Island Trail are also within 6 miles (10 km).
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What's nearby

  • Hiawatha National Forest - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Peninsula Point Lighthouse Interpretive Trail - 2 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Maywood History Trail - 19 min drive - 19.9 km
  • Upper Peninsula State Fair Grounds - 26 min drive - 31.0 km
  • Island Resort & Casino - 43 min drive - 64.0 km

Getting around

  • Escanaba, MI (ESC-Delta County) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Swallow Inn - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Jack's - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Rapid River Pub - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Wally's Bar - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪kipling bar - ‬10 min drive

About this property

Hillcrest Motel

Motel near Hiawatha National Forest in Rapid River
Free breakfast is served daily. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Rapid River motel.

  • 10 guestrooms or units
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Garden
  • Smoking in designated areas
Hillcrest Motel offers 10 accommodations. Memory foam beds feature premium bedding. This Rapid River motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 50+ Mbps. Guests can make use of the in-room microwaves and coffee/tea makers. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Lakeside Motor Inn
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  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
4.1 out of 5, Very good, 936 reviews
The price is CA $102
CA $114 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 6 - Apr 7
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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Memory foam mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Recycling
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

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

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, smart lock

Pets

  • Pets are welcome and stay free
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Property payment types

Important information

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, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, debit cards, and cash. This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Frequently asked questions

How close is Hillcrest Motel to the airport?

Hillcrest Motel is 20.2 mi (23-min drive) away from the Escanaba, MI (ESC-Delta County) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Hillcrest Motel?

As of Apr 5, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hillcrest Motel on Apr 7, 2026 start from CA $113, 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 Hillcrest Motel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Hillcrest Motel.

How close is Hillcrest Motel to the beach?

This motel is 9.7 mi (12-min drive) from Van Cleve Park & Gladstone Beach and 18.7 mi (23-min drive) from Escanaba Public Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Hillcrest Motel offer free breakfast?

Hillcrest Motel offers free continental breakfast every day from 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Hillcrest Motel?

No, there is no casino at this motel.

What time is check-in at Hillcrest Motel?

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

Is there free parking at Hillcrest Motel?

This motel offers free self parking.

Does Hillcrest Motel have a pool?

Hillcrest Motel does not have a pool.

Does Hillcrest Motel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this motel.

How close is Hillcrest Motel to downtown Rapid River?

Hillcrest Motel is 1.9 mi away from Rapid River.

Hillcrest Motel Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 160 out of 223 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 44 out of 223 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 11 out of 223 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 223 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 223 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Edgar

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very neat and pet friendly
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very clean, efficient space. Quick and easy for my son and dog to stay. We got snowed in during a storm and they were quick to get things plowed and helped everyone get out safely. Thank you for a clean and safe trip.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Edgar

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was very neat and clean.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jacob

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was fantastic. Check-in was very easy. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Doug

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
The room was clean. No coffee available in the room or in the lobby, staff suggested the coffee shop down the block. Came back to the hotel after dinner and found the lobby desk closed with a rollup door.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elena

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room 11 was ridiculously adorable! Impeccably clean. And Michael answered my call and texts promptly. We want to stay here again in the summertime. (I know some reviews complained about the road noise, but what did they expect from a “motel”. It’s in the name. It was fine for us.)
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Clean room; easy access; convenent & close parking.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities
Cute, clean, everything you needed, and we were only passing through.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Howard

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cute, clean room. All well maintained, nice breakfast. Bed was a little hard.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

LISA, Wyandotte

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
This property suited my purpose of having a base for exploring. Was clean. Some improvements were done but don't expect a new property. Although on the main highway which was very loud at times, I was able to sleep. I would like to suggest a hand held shower head for the shower. I am a short person and the shower is SMALL, I had a hard time maneuvering to not get constantly drowned by the shower. Also, I never saw anyone that worked (or property owners) at all. I assume they were around somewhere. Overall, I'd say about a 7 out of 10. The first thing I always look at is the cleanliness and it was a clean room and property.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Nicole

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dianne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This is a reasonably priced basic motel so it doesn’t have a lot of amenities but it does have a well cared for property and is a very clean and comfortable place to spend the night. It was a good place to take our dog with a nice large backyard area. We enjoyed the quick check-in and checkout arrangement which didn’t need in person staff although they were available by phone. Our room didn’t seem to have air conditioning but the evening was cool enough to have windows open. We stayed there last week one night and we were pleased to go back again for another night on our way back home. We would be happy to stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristen

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

10/10 Excellent

Adrienne

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dianne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This small very reasonably priced motel was given mostly excellent reviews and was listed as pet friendly and we were traveling with a dog. We were excited to see that they also didn’t require an extra payment for our dog so we decided to give it a try. We were really pleased that it lived up to the positive reviews. It is very well cared for, tastefully decorated with nice towels and comfortable beds. Although the rooms are not large they were fine for our needs. They have a nice large area behind the motel and away from the highway for dogs to get some exercise and care for their needs. The motel is right long the main highway and there is some traffic noise but we did not find that to be a problem for us. We slept very well. There were fewer amenities such as no boxed tissues, and only dry creamer in the bedroom and they noted that toothbrushes and toothpaste were not available but those things were not issues for us. Although we prefer to have someone in the office to great us, they have a very good system for checking in and are available by phone to answer questions and help with needs. We would we happy to stay there again especially if we were traveling with our dog.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Adrienne

Business traveller, Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Only issue we had was the cleaning chemicals smell was just a little strong. Otherwise it was great.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Debra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Check in was great-very easy, room was small but clean.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Colleen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Super cute and very clean!!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

bobbie jo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good location clean and comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael, Wittenberg

Travelled with family, Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Billie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Pet friendly Clean rooms
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Billie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Comfy beds
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Crystal

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cassie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Pet friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025