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Stearns Hotel

2.5 star property
Hotel with free parking, near Lake Michigan

Photo gallery for Stearns Hotel

Ballroom
Lift
Fireplace
Lobby
Standard Double Room, 2 Queen Beds

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Laundry room
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

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212 E Ludington Ave, Ludington, MI, 49431
  • Place, Sandcastles Children's Museum
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Ludington Waterfront Park
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, S.S. Badger: Lake Michigan Carferry
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Airport, Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker)
    ‪42 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Single Room, 1 Queen Bed

Standard Single Room, 1 Queen Bed

Standard Single Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(24 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Double Room, 2 Queen Beds

Standard Double Room, 2 Queen Beds

Standard Double Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Deluxe Single Room, 1 King Bed

Deluxe Single Room, 1 King Bed

Deluxe Single Room, 1 King Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the area

Ludington

Stearns Hotel places you steps from Sandcastles Children's Museum and within a 10-minute stroll of Ludington Waterfront Park. Highlights at this hotel include in-room free WiFi and LCD TVs. .This hotel offers free WiFi in public areas, a 24-hour front desk and wedding services. Added amenities include laundry facilities, a fireplace in the lobby and a water dispenser. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .With a stay at this Ludington hotel, you'll be 1.5 km (0.9 mi) from Lake Michigan.

What's nearby

  • Sandcastles Children's Museum - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Ludington Waterfront Park - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • S.S. Badger: Lake Michigan Carferry - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Pere Marquette River - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Stearns Park Beach - 16 min walk - 1.4 km

Getting around

  • Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker) - 43 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪House of Flavors - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Burger King - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Jamesport Brewing Company - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Cluck Bucket - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Stearns Hotel

Hotel with free parking, near Lake Michigan
As a guest of Stearns Hotel, you'll find a vending machine, a fireplace in the lobby, and laundry facilities. WiFi is free in public spaces. Stearns Hotel also features a lift and a water dispenser. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Ludington hotel.

  • 28 guestrooms or units
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Wedding services available
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Television in lobby
  • Lift
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Water dispenser
Stearns Hotel offers 28 accommodations with air conditioning. LCD televisions are featured in guestrooms.

Bathrooms include baths or showers. This Ludington hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

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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

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Vending machine
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping on request
  • Wedding services

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift

More

  • Designated smoking areas
  • Fireplace in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV

Food and drink

  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime

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

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

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: USD 50 per accommodation, per night

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; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
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, 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 and Discover. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Property is also known as

Stearns Hotel Hotel
Stearns Hotel Ludington
Stearns Hotel Hotel Ludington

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Stearns Hotel?

Stearns Hotel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at Stearns Hotel?

Yep, Stearns Hotel has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Stearns Hotel?

Yep, Stearns Hotel is a short 16-minute walk from Stearns Park Beach.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Stearns Hotel?

No, Stearns Hotel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Stearns Hotel?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Stearns Hotel?

No, pets are not allowed.

Stearns Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 114 out of 221 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 62 out of 221 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 26 out of 221 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 13 out of 221 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 221 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Jan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The only suggestion i have is the rooms need updating ie painting. Also the toilets are way too low
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Aaron

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The young lady that checked us in was so kind and extremely happy. She shared how much she loves this older hotel and it really rubbed off on us. We will definitely stay again!!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Bruce

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
iThe room was very comfortable, clean and quiet. The bed was comfortable and the pillows great.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hildy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was very clean. We really liked that the hotel was walkable to downtown Ludington
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alison

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Sweet old hotel
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alicia

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We loved our stay at the Stearns. For years we have been using other hotels and motels in the area but I will always check availability at this one first - from now on. It has a very "fancy" feel, for a very good rate. The staff was super-friendly. Lots of cool areas that offer great backgrounds for photos or selfies. If you like a nightcap, there is a very cool bar inside but - open only certain days. Parking is no problem and it is right around the corner if you plan to take the U.S.S. Badger!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Eric

Business traveller, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Old building that has been maintained and looks great. Highlights original design from early 1900’s.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

MARK

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

Quick couples get away

Great location within walking distance of Ludington's downtown.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

ERIC

Travelled with family
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Severe severe updates needed

The hotel needs some vast updating. The bathroom was severely old and the paint that they had applied on the tub was peeling. The carpet was very worn. The furniture look like it was from the 1970s. It generally needs some severe updating. We will not be staying there again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

KENISHA

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I must say I was pretty impressed by this hotel the room was gorgeous me and my husband enjoyed it very much. Easy access to shopping good and of course the gorgeous lake. I would definitely stay here again
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ed

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

8/10 Good

Kathleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Location is great - Close to downtown and the river. Bed was very comfortable. But the fixtures and furnishings in this hotel very much need updating
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Antony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Richard

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Jane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It is a nice historic hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Clarence

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Dave

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The hotel is a step back into Ludington history. Very clean, well appointed and close to downtown shopping, restaurants and beaches! Great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful old hotel, with friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

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

8/10 Good

Sandra

Travelled with partner
It’s authentic to the era it was built in. Very quaint. Has a musty smell when you walk in the door.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Warren

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I would sleep in my car before staying there again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Laura

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