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The Saugatuck Retro Resort Motel

2.0 star property
Motel in Saugatuck with free parking

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Seasonal outdoor pool
Lobby sitting area
Seasonal outdoor pool
Property grounds
Room, 1 Queen Bed

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included

Explore the area

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6190 Blue Star Highway, Saugatuck, MI, 49453
  • Place, Ravines Golf Club
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, Farview Nature Park
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, Oval Beach
    ‪7 min drive‬

Room options

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Room, 1 Queen Bed

Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(26 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Microwave
Satellite channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Room, 2 Queen Beds

Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Microwave
Satellite channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Microwave
Satellite channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the area

Saugatuck

At The Saugatuck Retro Resort Motel you'll be within a 20-minute walk of Farview Nature Park and 1.8 km (1.1 mi) from Ravines Golf Club. Highlights at this motel include free in-room WiFi. .This motel offers free WiFi in public areas, a garden and a picnic area. Additionally, you'll find a seasonal outdoor swimming pool. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .With a stay at this Saugatuck motel, you'll be 5.8 km (3.6 mi) from Lake Michigan.
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What's nearby

  • Ravines Golf Club - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Farview Nature Park - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Butler Street - 5 min drive - 6.0 km
  • Saugatuck Center For the Arts - 5 min drive - 8.2 km
  • Oval Beach - 7 min drive - 7.8 km

Getting around

  • Holland Station - 13 min drive
  • Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) - 44 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Burger King - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Biggby Coffee - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪The Grill @ Clearbrook - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Southerner - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Wicks Park Bar & Grille - ‬6 min drive

About this property

The Saugatuck Retro Resort Motel

Motel in Saugatuck with free parking
As a guest of The Saugatuck Retro Resort Motel, you'll find a seasonal outdoor pool, a garden, and a picnic area. WiFi is free in public spaces. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Saugatuck motel.

  • 1 floor
  • 22 guestrooms or units
  • 2 buildings
  • Built in 1953
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Smoking in designated areas
The Saugatuck Retro Resort Motel offers 22 accommodations with air conditioning. Guests can make use of the in-room fridges and microwaves. Bathrooms include baths or showers.

This Saugatuck motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

Things to do

  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift (single-level property)

More

  • 1 floor
  • 2 buildings
  • Built in 1953
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 5 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 5 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

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

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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit
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, Discover and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • The seasonal pool will open on 27 May and close on 17 September.

Property is also known as

Saugatuck Resort
Saugatuck Resort Motel
The Saugatuck Resort
Saugatuck Retro Resort Motel
Retro Resort Motel
Saugatuck Retro
The Saugatuck Resort Motel
The Saugatuck Retro Resort
The Saugatuck Retro Resort Motel Motel
The Saugatuck Retro Resort Motel Saugatuck
The Saugatuck Retro Resort Motel Motel Saugatuck

Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at The Saugatuck Retro Resort Motel?

Yep, The Saugatuck Retro Resort Motel has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to The Saugatuck Retro Resort Motel?

The closest beach to The Saugatuck Retro Resort Motel is Oval Beach (5.6 km).

Does The Saugatuck Retro Resort Motel have a pool?

The Saugatuck Retro Resort Motel has a seasonal outdoor pool. The pool is open from May 27 to September 17.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Saugatuck Retro Resort Motel?

No, The Saugatuck Retro Resort Motel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Saugatuck Retro Resort Motel?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at The Saugatuck Retro Resort Motel?

No, pets are not allowed.

Reviews

The Saugatuck Retro Resort Motel Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 232 out of 313 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 54 out of 313 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 17 out of 313 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 313 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 313 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Dima, Munster

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great stay, this was our first time in a motel in over 20 years. Rob’s service is amazing, he helped answer any of our questions and we had a great conversation! Our room was cozy and clean! We didn’t use the pool due to the weather but it looked nice and warm. Would definitely recommend a stay and would come back here again!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Timothy, granger

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place. Love the small outdoor pool and music. Bossa nova and Sinatra set the mood. Beautiful flowers everywhere.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer, Louisville

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The motel is set back from the road with lovely wooded, landscape property. Easy check in process and great communication!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a beautiful property in which the owner, Retro Rob, has done everything right to make your stay welcoming and relaxing. The rooms are simple but you have everything you could need and more. And you can use the $1 bus service, the Interurban, to go all over Saugatuck/Douglas.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

THOMAS

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Caren

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Guy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A delightful re-tooling of an extraordinarily well-sited property—comforting landscaping with big trees. Peaceful and comfortable unit. The fastest check-in ever!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Lisa

Travelled with group
Comfortable room, however, the loud refrigerator that cycled throughout the night and thin walls caused us to have a less than pleasant night’s sleep.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

LISA, TALLMADGE

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Retro Rob is awesome! He helped us with restaurant recommendations, how to get to the best beaches. We met some great people at the resort bon fire. Had a great time in Saugatuck!!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dianne L.

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn

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

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristi

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice renovated roadside motel with beautiful property and pool and friendly, informative staff. Rooms are small as old roadside motel rooms are, but nicely furnished and it was quiet when we were there. Would definitely return!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mari

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great weekend getaway. Loved everything about the Retro Motel, it was clean and comfy, pool is fab, good location but the best part about it was Rob! What a kind, caring soul - the world could use more humans like him!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erin

Liked: Cleanliness
Great customer service and great motel
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything about our stay was wonderful. The surounding grounds was beautiful. I think we loved the pool area and fire pit was a nice surprise. I would highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chasity

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We made a last minute decision to go to a festival, there weren’t many options so we jumped and booked our weekend here. I’m so happy we did!! Rob was amazing to work with and gave us some amazing info about the area. The grounds were absolutely stunning, the pool was beautiful and our room was perfect!! We definitely found our new place to get away and relax!! Thank you Rob!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

We wanted to love this place...

My wife and I booked here last minute for one night as we were just winging it down the west side of the state. We pulled in and the property is simply charming. The pool is small but clean and the temperature was perfect. We really wanted to love this place...and we did...until we opened the door to the room. We were hit by a strong musty smell. The wall is warped by water damage. I should have turned around and checked out then...but we were both tired and my wife wanted to swim in the pool. While the room was clean (outside the strong musty smell), there were some other issues. 1. Only one bar of soap for the bathroom and shower? Only one shampoo? 2. There's about an 1/6 of an inch difference between the floor and the tile at the entryway and into the bath area. There are no transitions between them and this is a safety issue. My toe remembers. 3. The bed is high...if you are short, you're screwed. 4. The rooms are small. A chair would be helpful because again..if you're short and you want to sit somewhere to put on your shoes? You're screwed. I would have left this alone and written it off as a bad experience and tried this property again...until I read the reviews. Other people have complained about the same musty smell and the room is still being rented out. I'm sorry Rob, but that unconscionable. It's not healthy for anyone to sleep in that room. If you can tolerate the other issues I mentioned...enjoy. But if you get room 14? Check out!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property. Well maintained.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

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

LOVE LOVE LOVE

The Retro Resort was everything we were hoping for and more for a little escape. The room was cute and clean, the pool was so nice and refreshing, and the property itself was absolutely beautiful and felt very secluded. Retro Rob very clearly cares about his resort and its guests. We will absolutely be back, and we will be telling all of our family and friends about it! 10/10 *chef’s kiss*
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Arlene

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

Clean and comfortable

It was a no fuss check in and check out. Staff is very friendly. Our rooms is clean and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

jenifer

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Todd

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely place. Met great people. Close to the water and all the offerings of the town. Rob is awesome. Will be returning next summer.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
fun hotel with friendly staff. Pool is set in the middle of the property and is surrounded by mature trees. Could have done without the Frank Sinatra music playing all day long. Yes, I understand it is a 'retro motel' and that music could be appeopriate but it was a bit much for me. Room was clean and comfortable. Bed was ok, but would have liked some better pillows. No coffee until 9am - in the office. Affordable, and beautiful property. Overall a pretty nice motel.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

C

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was my first trip to Saugatuck, so I really didn’t know what to expect. I’m a hotel snob (annoying to both myself and anyone I travel with). Rob called me and I was immediately set at ease. The charm cannot be captured on camera. Loves: 1. Rob, the owner, is welcoming. 2. Well thought special touches, like corkscrews, lighters, grills, and morning coffee. 3. The pool is pristine! No sand, super clean, sparking, well-balanced water! 4. The community fire pit and abundant lounging furniture, firewood, etc. 5. The rooms are 5 star clean, all bedding is washed after every guest, carpet looks nee and respected, fridge/freezer, nice furniture, not a cobweb in sight. 6. Upon checkin, Rob points out sights and attractions on a map. 7. Relaxing music all day long on the patio. 8. Rob knows guests by name bc many people are regular visitors. 9. Comfortable sleeping. Location - a great fit for those who have bikes and want to relax, a short drive to everything. Thank you! I can’t wait to return!
Community gardens and fire pit.
Beautiful, sparkling pool.
Happy couple.
Well-manicured grounds.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025