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Nova Motel

2.0 star property

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a lamp, a television, and a view of the outside.
A motel with a large parking lot, multiple rooms, and a covered outdoor area.
A motel with a covered porch, numbered rooms, and a parking lot.
A gravel path leading to a red signpost in a natural setting with trees and bushes.
A bathroom with wooden cabinetry, a double sink, a large mirror, a shower with glass doors, and a toilet.

Reviews

7.0 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
The current price is AU$193
includes taxes & fees
7 July - 8 July

Explore the area

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472 S Pere Marquette Hwy, Ludington, MI, 49431
  • Place, West Michigan Fairgrounds
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Place, Pere Marquette River
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Place, Pere Marquette Lake
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Airport, Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker)
    ‪39 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Traditional Room

A bedroom with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a bathroom.

Traditional Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Traditional Suite, 1 Queen Bed

A bedroom with a bed, bedside lamps, a TV on a stand, a door, and a window with curtains.

Traditional Suite, 1 Queen Bed

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Comfort Room

7.6 out of 10
Good
(9 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Basic Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

About the area

Ludington

At Nova Motel you'll be within a 20-minute walk of West Michigan Fairgrounds and 1.7 km (1.1 mi) from Pere Marquette Lake. Highlights at this hotel include free in-room WiFi. .This smoke-free hotel offers free WiFi in public areas, a garden and a picnic area. Plus you'll find a seasonal outdoor swimming pool and a vending machine. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .Attractions within a 10-minute drive of this Ludington hotel include Lake Michigan and S.S. Badger: Lake Michigan Carferry.

What's nearby

  • West Michigan Fairgrounds - 19 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Pere Marquette River - 1 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Pere Marquette Lake - 1 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Ludington Waterfront Park - 5 min drive - 4.3 km
  • S.S. Badger: Lake Michigan Carferry - 7 min drive - 5.4 km

Getting around

  • Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker) - 39 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Culver's - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬18 min walk

About this property

Nova Motel

Nova Motel offers its guests a seasonal outdoor pool, a vending machine, and a garden. Public spaces have free WiFi. Free self parking is available.

This Ludington hotel is smoke free.

  • 28 guestrooms or units
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • No smoking on site
Nova Motel offers 28 accommodations with air conditioning. Beds feature pillowtop mattresses. 30-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels.

Bathrooms include baths or showers. This Ludington hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 25+ Mbps. Housekeeping is provided on request.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/lorry parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Things to do

  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping on request

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In a nature reserve
  • Outdoor furniture
  • 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
  • Visual fire alarm

More

  • Smoking not allowed
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 30-inch flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

More

  • Air conditioning

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 3.5 per cent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 3.5 per cent

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit 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
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 or credit 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, debit cards and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • The seasonal pool will open on 01 July and close on 04 September.
  • Pool access available from 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

Property is also known as

nova motel Hotel
nova motel Ludington
nova motel Hotel Ludington

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Nova Motel?

Nova Motel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Nova Motel?

As of 6 July 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Nova Motel on 7 July 2026 start from AU$193, 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.

Is parking available at Nova Motel?

Yep, Nova Motel has a free self car park and free RV/bus/truck parking.

Are there any beaches close to Nova Motel?

The closest beach to Nova Motel is Stearns Park Beach (3.9 km).

Does Nova Motel have a pool?

Nova Motel has a seasonal outdoor pool. The pool is open 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM (Seasonal outdoor pool open from July 01 to September 04).

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Nova Motel?

No, Nova Motel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Nova Motel?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Nova Motel?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Nova Motel Reviews

Reviews

7.0

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 55 out of 166 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 36 out of 166 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 26 out of 166 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 25 out of 166 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 24 out of 166 reviews

7.4/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

5.8/10

Amenities

6.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Jacqueline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The host was very pleasant and others staying there were all very friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jervis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The rooms are quite comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Joe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
It was a nice place.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Angela

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

Great stay

Great stay! Friendly, clean, good location!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lennie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolute great welcome personality, great service and friendly. Clean room, comfy...definitely plan another trip to stay here. Its being renovated but easily adaptive.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shannon

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay! Beds weren’t the most comfortable but the rooms were clean! Owner was very friendly and very welcoming! I would definitely come back.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Pat

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean and a good value
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The owner was friendly and very quick with our arrival.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice little roadside motel.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Veronique

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient located.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

craig

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very helpful staff and owners.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Myka

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the pool and hot tub!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Karl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff is friendly and helpful. Motel is rustic but well kept. Beds were comfortable and rooms clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Joy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was clean and what we expected for the price. We would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was a nice area and room.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

sara

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Convenient location
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jay

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Excellent
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elysia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved everything from the owners to my room to the people.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Gregg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice and great staff, Thank you
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The place was nice, friendly, fairly clean, old rustic look, reasonable on price, swimming pool which was clean. Stayed 3 nights.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Frank

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property under renovation. Bed was nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The owner is wonderful and super helpful! The outdoor pool and hot tub were super clean and fun! The hotel is outdated but we had a blast! Would stay again!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Daniel

Liked: Staff & service
The owner was courteous and kind I fill he had a lot work to do by himself with little funds.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A nicely done, basic motel- we found it clean, quiet and comfortable. The manager was very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
It's an older motel, room was clean, staff was welcoming and pleased to offer assistance.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024