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Viking Arms Inn

2.0 star property
Motel with free parking, near S.S. Badger: Lake Michigan Carferry

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Gazebo
Suite (Whirlpool)
Outdoor pool
Standard Single Room
Exterior

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services
The current price is AU$178
includes taxes & fees
15 June - 16 June

Explore the area

Map
930 EAST Ludington AVENUE, Ludington, MI, 49431
  • Ludington Waterfront Park
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • S.S. Badger: Lake Michigan Carferry
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Stearns Park Beach
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker)
    ‪48 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Single Room

Standard Single Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Suite (Whirlpool)

Suite (Whirlpool)

Highlights

Fireplace
Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Jetted bath
Separate bath and shower
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Double Room

Standard Double Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Standard Room

Standard Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
LCD TV
Separate bedroom
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the area

Ludington

At Viking Arms Inn you'll be within a 20-minute walk of Sandcastles Children's Museum and 1.8 km (1.1 mi) from West Michigan Fairgrounds. Highlights at this motel include an outdoor swimming pool and in-room free WiFi. .This smoke-free motel offers free WiFi in public areas, tour/ticket assistance and luggage storage. Other amenities include a seasonal outdoor swimming pool, a front desk safe and a vending machine. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .Attractions within a 15-minute drive of this Ludington motel include Lake Michigan and S.S. Badger: Lake Michigan Carferry.
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What's nearby

  • West Michigan Fairgrounds - 2 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Ludington Waterfront Park - 2 min drive - 1.5 km
  • S.S. Badger: Lake Michigan Carferry - 3 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Stearns Park Beach - 4 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Buttersville Park - 9 min drive - 4.7 km

Getting around

  • Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker) - 41 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Culver's - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪House Of Flavors - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Stix Bar - ‬7 min drive

About this property

Viking Arms Inn

Motel with free parking, near S.S. Badger: Lake Michigan Carferry
As a guest of Viking Arms Inn, you'll find an outdoor pool, a vending machine, and tour/ticket assistance. Public spaces have free WiFi. Self parking is free.

This Ludington motel is smoke free.

  • 1 floor
  • 45 guestrooms or units
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • No smoking on site
  • 1 conference room
Viking Arms Inn offers 45 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. Fridges and microwaves are provided.

This Ludington motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and free toiletries. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Languages

English

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Exterior

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includes taxes & fees
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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

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Meeting room

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
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 10 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - 10 PM
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 at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 11 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

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 cash
Safety features at this property include 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, American Express, Discover and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • The seasonal pool will open in April and close in October.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Viking Arms Inn?

Viking Arms Inn offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Viking Arms Inn?

As of 13 June 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Viking Arms Inn on 15 June 2025 start from AU$178.48, 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 Viking Arms Inn?

Yep, Viking Arms Inn has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Viking Arms Inn?

The closest beach to Viking Arms Inn is Stearns Park Beach (2.4 km).

Does Viking Arms Inn have a pool?

Viking Arms Inn has a seasonal outdoor pool. The pool is open from April to October.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Viking Arms Inn?

No, Viking Arms Inn does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Viking Arms Inn?

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

Are pets allowed at Viking Arms Inn?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Viking Arms Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 487 out of 982 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 344 out of 982 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 99 out of 982 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 36 out of 982 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 16 out of 982 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Elvin G

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

8/10 Good

Rick

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Everything was good except the heaters were problematic. I was comfortable in bed but a little cool otherwise. The bathroom was nice and warm.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Larry

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

10/10 Excellent

Larry

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bob

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Larry

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Christine

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

melinda

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adrian

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Todd

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Navin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean room. Courteous staff. Everything worked.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rick

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

Ludington's Best!

Been going up to Ludington, MI for over 63+ years and finally bought a place on Hamlin Lake so I needed somewhere to stay and Ive always wanted to stay at Viking Arms it looks very Welcoming! It was the Best! Great rooms, friendly owners, Clean, well taken care of and just perfect for what I needed. Always recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

Paul E

Travelled with family
Family emergency tried to cancel you took 6 hrs to call and assist me and they said no refund to late said I should have book through the motel for$65.00 and she would have refunded the money. You charged me $90.00 which I lost
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Spacious, quiet, clean, comfortable beds. There was plenty of hot water for the whirlpool tub. The “fireplace“ produced plenty of heat. I would go here again!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A simple, inexpensive room. Clean and comfortable. We were just passing through so it worked out for a quick place to sleep
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

Dianne

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Stanley

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fast checkin. Clean room!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

John S

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient from car ferry
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark, Howards Grove

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Well worth the money!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Deby

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A nice clean comfortable room. Arrived in a heavy rain after taking the ferry from WI. Nice welcoming room.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Nate

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
a decent clean lower cost motel. breakfast is minimal. coffee was not good, much too weak. outdoor pool look nice but I did not use. would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Mike

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean, quiet, convenient location. Property was well cared for. Checkin was fast and pleasant. Pool looked clean. Not a lot of frills but was great.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024