The Neighborhood Hotel-New Buffalo

2.0 star property

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Front of property
Dining room
Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, memory-foam beds
Staircase
Lounge

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Laundry room
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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18 W Merchant St, New Buffalo, MI, 49117
  • Place, New Buffalo Public Library
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Local
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, New Buffalo Public Beach
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Airport, South Bend, IN (SBN-South Bend Intl.)
    ‪35 min drive‬

Room options

Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Large Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Apartment

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room

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

Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room

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

Room

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Large Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

About the area

New Buffalo

The Neighborhood Hotel-New Buffalo places you in the centre of New Buffalo, within a short 5-minute stroll of New Buffalo Public Library and New Buffalo Township Public Library. Highlights at this hotel include in-room free WiFi and Smart TVs. .This smoke-free hotel offers free WiFi in public areas, gas grills and a picnic area. Additionally, you'll find laundry facilities, express check-in and express check-out. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .Attractions within a 30-minute walk of this Downtown New Buffalo hotel include Lake Michigan and New Buffalo Public Beach.

What's nearby

  • New Buffalo Public Library - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • New Buffalo Township Public Library - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • New Buffalo City Hall - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Local - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • New Buffalo Public Beach - 11 min walk - 1.0 km

Getting around

  • New Buffalo Station - 3 min walk
  • South Bend, IN (SBN-South Bend Intl.) - 42 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Buffet at Four Winds Casino - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Four Winds Sports Bar - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Timbers at Four Winds Casino - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Copper Rock Steakhouse - ‬4 min drive

About this property

The Neighborhood Hotel-New Buffalo

As a guest of The Neighborhood Hotel-New Buffalo, you'll find barbecue grills, a picnic area, and laundry facilities. WiFi is free in public spaces. The Neighborhood Hotel-New Buffalo also features express check-in, express check-out, and a communal living room. Free self parking is available.

This New Buffalo hotel is smoke free.

  • 9 guestrooms or units
  • Self-service laundry
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • No smoking on site
The Neighborhood Hotel-New Buffalo offers 9 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and designer toiletries. Memory foam beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. Guests can make use of the in-room full-sized fridge/freezers and microwaves. Bathrooms include a shower, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

This New Buffalo hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 50+ Mbps. 50-inch Smart televisions come with premium digital channels. Additionally, rooms include shared/communal kitchens and blackout curtains. 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
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free covered self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Family friendly

  • In-room full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Virtual front desk

Guest services

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

Business services

  • Coworking space

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • 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.
  • 1 accessible parking space
  • 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 path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Communal living room
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Memory foam mattress

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 50-inch smart TV with premium digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Freezer
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Restaurant dining guides
  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Laptop workspace
  • Mobile key entry

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

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

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and an access code; access will be through a private entrance
Prior to arrival, you must complete online registration via a secure link
A virtual front desk provides assistance to guests
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Access code, private entrance

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
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit and outdoor lighting
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 debit cards. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit and outdoor lighting in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions and guests can access their rooms with a mobile device.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

Property is also known as

The Neighborhood New Buffalo
The Neighborhood Hotel-New Buffalo Hotel
The Neighborhood Hotel-New Buffalo New Buffalo
The Neighborhood Hotel-New Buffalo Hotel New Buffalo

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at The Neighborhood Hotel-New Buffalo?

The Neighborhood Hotel-New Buffalo offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at The Neighborhood Hotel-New Buffalo?

Yep, The Neighborhood Hotel-New Buffalo has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to The Neighborhood Hotel-New Buffalo?

Yep, The Neighborhood Hotel-New Buffalo is a short 11-minute walk from New Buffalo Public Beach. Fun beach activities include fishing.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Neighborhood Hotel-New Buffalo?

No, The Neighborhood Hotel-New Buffalo does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Neighborhood Hotel-New Buffalo?

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

Are pets allowed at The Neighborhood Hotel-New Buffalo?

No, pets are not allowed.

The Neighborhood Hotel-New Buffalo Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 93 out of 105 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 105 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 105 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 105 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 105 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Katie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great room - awesome to be so close to everything in downtown! Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Monte

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ease of check in, amenities, location!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had the lower right handed deck which was just perfect. The unit so clean, the property so nice, and I would give it a perfect rating for any type of group.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Penny

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Walking distance to most anything you need. Cute small intimate hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very cute and cozy. Centrally located in town. Nicely equipped community kitchen. Just perfect.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very clean room.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Tao

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really enjoyed this place and loved its small town appeal. The private porch is great. There’s also a nice Italian restaurant right across from the hotel, super convenient.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Merze

Expedia made our booking stress free! Thank you
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Katarina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved our stay at the Neighborhood Hotel in New Buffalo. I will definitely be recommending this hotel to anyone looking for a weekend getaway from Chicago!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved the the private porch
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Easy check in, clean room and common areas. Loved our room with a porch. Communication was prompt. The whole house and separate party room were wet well kept. Close to several restaurants, shopping, and beach.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

TF

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

Close to everything!

We love this location in New Buffalo! So close to great restaurants and Lake Michigan beach is very walkable.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Kevin

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

A Great Stay

Very nice, clean, quiet place to stay - walkable to everything in New Buffalo. No staff on site, but the crew keeping the place looking amazing were super friendly and welcoming :) Communicating via text with the property mgmt was great - very fast and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Julie

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

Relaxing Weekend Getaway

Wonderful weekend at this super cozy hotel! Great location, clean and super comfortable beds! Will definitely stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel in the heart of New Buffalo.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Alex

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, quiet, and quant. 5 stars! Lots to do walking distance from the hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Alagappan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very cute and fully functional property. Located at the heart of downtown and really enjoyed the tasteful decorations and fully functional kitchen area.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Holly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property was fantastic!! The location was perfect, close to shopping and restaurants. It was safe, very clean and we would for sure stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Monisha

Wonderful little town!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
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10/10 Excellent

debra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We had a very relaxing stay which was our goal. Loved the convenience to restaurants and the beach. All in walking distance. The room was very comfortable and the shared kitchen had all amenities to make you feel at home.
On the beach
Full kitchen
Great back area to meet others during your stay.
Nearby dining, inside and outside dining.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property. Will definitely stay there again!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Annabelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay - clean and easy to find! Love the pdf guide they provided, it is really detailed with great things around the area. Very nice stay, highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed the common area convenience .
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Rachael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We had a lovely stay at The Neighborhood Hotel New Buffalo for our mini-moon! Super close location to many locations to visit in New Buffalo.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Dawn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Always love this little gem. Located near everything.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025