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Independence Stay

Property class: 2.5

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a nightstand with a lamp, and a painting of a bridge on the wall.
A hotel with a covered parking area, a sign for 'Independence Stay Hotel & Long-Term Suites', and a view of the surrounding landscape.
A modern kitchen with dark cabinetry, a black refrigerator, a microwave, and a coffee maker. There is a small dining area with a table and chairs.
A compact living space with a kitchenette, a sofa, a dining area, and a large window providing natural light.
A reception area with a curved counter, a television mounted on the wall, and a cart.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Laundry room
  • 24/7 front desk
The current price is AU$219
includes taxes & fees
29 Nov - 30 Nov

Explore the area

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913 Razorback Dr, Houghton, MI, 49931
  • Place, Mine Shaft
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Houghton–Hancock Bridge
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Michigan Technological University
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Hancock, MI (CMX-Houghton County Memorial)
    ‪17 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a window with curtains, and a painting of a bridge.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(170 reviews)
  • 46 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Studio Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a nightstand with a lamp, and a painting of a bridge on the wall.

Deluxe Studio Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(44 reviews)
  • 46 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

View all photos for Standard Double Room

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a window with curtains, and two wall-mounted paintings.

Standard Double Room

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

About the area

Houghton

At Independence Stay you'll be steps from Mine Shaft and 2.8 km (1.7 mi) from Houghton–Hancock Bridge. Highlights at this hotel include free self-parking, and in-room kitchenettes and free WiFi. .This business-friendly hotel offers free WiFi in public areas, a fitness centre and a 24-hour front desk. Additionally, you'll find laundry facilities. .With a stay at this Houghton hotel, you'll be 3.1 km (1.9 mi) from A.E. Seaman Mineral Museum and 3.3 km (2.1 mi) from Isle Royale Houghton Visitor Center.

What's nearby

  • Mine Shaft - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Houghton–Hancock Bridge - 3 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Michigan Technological University - 3 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Isle Royale Houghton Visitor Center - 4 min drive - 3.7 km
  • Mont Ripley Ski Area - 6 min drive - 4.1 km

Getting around

  • Hancock, MI (CMX-Houghton County Memorial) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Dunkin’ / Baskin Robbins - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Culver's - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪La Cantina Mexican Restaurant of Hancock - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Independence Stay

Independence Stay offers its guests a fitness centre and laundry facilities. Public spaces have free WiFi. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Houghton hotel.

  • 1 building
  • 29 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Built in 2022
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Smoking in designated areas
Independence Stay offers 29 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and an iron/ironing board. Smart televisions come with cable channels. Kitchenettes offer fridges, stovetops, microwaves and kitchenware and utensils. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit.

This Houghton hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs, as well as telephones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided on a weekly 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 uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Things to do

  • Gym

Family friendly

  • In-room kitchenette
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (weekly)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Built in 2022
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Hob
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Mobile key entry
  • Phone

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 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out

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, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Payment types

  • American Express
  • Discover
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

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
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 private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. Guests can access their rooms with a mobile device.

Property is also known as

Independence Stay Hotel
Independence Stay Houghton
Independence Stay Hotel Houghton

Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at Independence Stay?

Yep, Independence Stay has a free self car park.

How much does it cost to stay at Independence Stay?

As of 5 Nov 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Independence Stay on 29 Nov 2026 start from AU$219, including 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.

Are there any beaches close to Independence Stay?

The closest beach to Independence Stay is Breakers Beach (13.9 km).

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Independence Stay?

No, Independence Stay does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Independence Stay?

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

Are pets allowed at Independence Stay?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Independence Stay Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 695 out of 885 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 141 out of 885 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 28 out of 885 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 885 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 15 out of 885 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

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Clean rooms, helpful staff, and loved having a kitchen.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Very nice beds and very clean property.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Staff was very helpful
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Staff had recommendations of their favorite places listed right on the welcome desk. When asked they were willing to give feedback and the rooms were really nice and quiet. It was a really cozy and great stay!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The room was very clean and spacious. Loved the little kitchen area in the room.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Everything we needed was provided. Good clean room and the kitchenette was a nice bonus.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The Independence Hotel was fantastic! Super clean, roomy, welcome gift bag, kitchen, comfy bed, great bathroom!! Would stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The staff was helpful and friendly. Our room was spacious and very nicely decorated. The location was great close to retail and restaurants. All in all it was a nice stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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This property was very clean, our room was spotless. The room was large and very comfortable, it included a nice size kitchen, large living room and bedroom plus a good size bath.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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This is a small hotel that is in excellent condition. The rooms are large and very clean. The staff are very friendly and professional. Highly recommended!!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The hotel and property were very clean. Parking was convenient. The hotel was quiet at night. Great location. Laundry service on site. Always a pleasant experience staying at Independence Stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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We enjoyed our stay at Independence Stay Hotel in Houghton. The hotel was new, clean, updated, and very comfortable. We especially appreciated having a full kitchen along with the other amenities, which made our stay even more convenient. The breakfast offerings were modest, but it was a nice little something to get you started for the day. Overall, we had a very pleasant stay and would gladly stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The rooms were so big and meticulously arranged
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Easy access to downtown by car. Having a kitchenette was useful for simple meals. The room was well maintained, clean and spacious.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Always a wonderful safe and peaceful stay here. Excellent staff. Perfect size.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Very clean very well maintained property. Friendly staff, conscientious. Only 2 floors. Highly recommend..keep in mind no elevator, We stayed on 2nd floor with no issues to carry luggage. Would stay here again...
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great night for just a one night. It was so big and so many amenities were there. It would be a great place for extended stays which is what it was for. I just needed it for one night. I would totally stay there again!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Very nice stay! Staff very friendly, room very clean and maintained, yogurt/juice/bkft sandwich/powdered donuts were perfect for what we needed for bkft. My only concern was the more slippery shower tub for “older” people 😅. The bathroom and shower/tub was well done otherwise!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Nice place. Clean. Nice location
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great all around
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great Place! Felt like home!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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This little hotel is a gem! The location is nothing special but the room was delightful! Just what we needed after a week in the woods! It was like a new high end 1 bedroom apartment. It had everything g we needed! Great bathroom with a soaker tub! Bed was comfy! Quiet!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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We traveled from Florida to Michigan and this was the BEST hotel we stayed at. The king size room has a full kitchen and the room and staff were excellent! The young fella at the lobby was super helpful and got us a room on the first floor as they have no elevator and this girl has luggage! Hotel was super clean and everything was awesome. Only wish was full breakfast.... If we ever come back to this area, no doubt we will stay there again!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean comfortable hotel and bed, restaurants nearby
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Clean, spacious room, friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026