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Our top choices for Northeastern Michigan motels

An indoor swimming pool with a wooden ceiling, clear glass walls, and a sunlit room with chairs and tables.

1. AuSable Valley Inn

AuSable Valley Inn
2.5 star property
Mio
7.8 out of 10, Good, (155 reviews)
"Would stay again"
United States
Luther
$89 nightly
The price is $94
Dec 1 - Dec 2
Total with taxes and fees
AuSable Valley Inn
A garden with various plants and decorative lights.

2. Big Bear Lodge

Big Bear Lodge
2.0 star property
Alpena
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (732 reviews)
"Very clean. Convenient location."
United States
Rick
$76 nightly
The price is $84
Nov 11 - Nov 12
Total with taxes and fees
Big Bear Lodge
A residential building with a brick facade, a front porch, and a blue staircase.

3. River Country Motor Lodge

River Country Motor Lodge
2.5 star property
Grayling
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (400 reviews)
"I really liked staying there, and would definitely stay again!"
United States
Elizabeth
$75 nightly
The price is $81
Dec 2 - Dec 3
Total with taxes and fees
River Country Motor Lodge
A wooden sign with the words "WATERS INN" and "EST. 2004" indicating the name and establishment year of the inn.

4. The Waters Inn

The Waters Inn
2.5 star property
Gaylord
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (324 reviews)
"Excellent room and the owner was very friendly and accommodating! Will definitely recommend!!"
United States
Marguerite
$90 nightly
The price is $100
Nov 10 - Nov 11
Total with taxes and fees
The Waters Inn
A bedroom with a bed, pillows, a bedside lamp, and a wall-mounted painting.

5. Bambi Motel

Bambi Motel
East Tawas
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (11 reviews)
"Check in was quick and easy. Great location for a very reasonable price. The room was clean. The new owners were on site and were very friendly. We would definitely stay here again."
United States
Zachary
$76 nightly
The price is $81
Nov 17 - Nov 18
Total with taxes and fees
Bambi Motel
A hotel room with two beds, each with a plaid bedspread and pillows. There are two wall-mounted lamps and two framed pictures above the beds.

6. Standish Motel

Standish Motel
2.0 star property
Standish
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (397 reviews)
"Nice clean rooms"
United States
Patrick
$235 nightly
The price is $249
Nov 10 - Nov 11
Total with taxes and fees
Standish Motel
A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a computer, a chair, a lamp, and a window with curtains.

7. Tri Terrace Motel

Tri Terrace Motel
2.0 star property
West Branch
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (378 reviews)
"Great little place to stay. Clean and quiet. Great area out back for little ones/dogs"
United States
Mark
$70 nightly
The price is $77
Nov 30 - Dec 1
Total with taxes and fees
Tri Terrace Motel
A lakeside view with boats docked, chairs, and a picnic table.

8. The Parker House

The Parker House
3.0 star property
Alpena
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (79 reviews)
"Great place to stay on our trip."
United States
Mark
$71 nightly
The price is $75
Nov 16 - Nov 17
Total with taxes and fees
The Parker House
A hotel room with a wooden headboard, a bed with white bedding, a wooden table, a chair, and a lamp.

9. Vindel Motel

Vindel Motel
2.5 star property
Mackinaw City
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (842 reviews)
"Good place"
United States
Kari
$53 nightly
The price is $57
Nov 11 - Nov 12
Total with taxes and fees
Vindel Motel
A garden with a small waterfall, surrounded by various plants and a stone wall.

10. Rivertown Inn

Rivertown Inn
2.5 star property
Gladwin
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (691 reviews)
"Great location for us, love staying here."
United States
Rickey
$104 nightly
The price is $110
Nov 26 - Nov 27
Total with taxes and fees
Rivertown Inn
Room

11. Waterway Inn

Waterway Inn
2.0 star property
Indian River
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (46 reviews)
"Great stay and very affordable"
United States
Austin
$75 nightly
The price is $80
Nov 12 - Nov 13
Total with taxes and fees
Waterway Inn
A bathroom with a sink, mirror, towel rack, hairdryer, and a microwave.

12. Downtown Motel

Downtown Motel
2.5 star property
Gaylord
7.4 out of 10, Good, (584 reviews)
"The area is very safe & the room is clean. Just a practical accomodation for the night. Budget friendly too. Will definitely choose to stay here if we're back in the area."
United States
Maggie
$59 nightly
The price is $65
Dec 6 - Dec 7
Total with taxes and fees
Downtown Motel
A bathroom with a mirror, shelves with towels, a hair dryer, and a basket.

13. The Windmoor Lodge

The Windmoor Lodge
2.0 star property
Grayling
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (51 reviews)
"We only stayed overnight but the place was Fantastic!! The area waa quiet but easy to get into downtown Grayling. The grounds were Beautiful too. Wish we were staying longer. I would highly recommend."
United States
Pamela
$113 nightly
The price is $120
Dec 10 - Dec 11
Total with taxes and fees
The Windmoor Lodge
A beach at sunset with a calm sea and a forested shoreline.

14. Driftwood Motel

Driftwood Motel
2.5 star property
Rogers City
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (591 reviews)
"Clean rooms, friendly staff and great views. Easy walks to restaurants."
United States
Ronald
$109 nightly
The price is $116
Dec 10 - Dec 11
Total with taxes and fees
Driftwood Motel
A hotel room with a large bed, a small desk with a television, a bathroom with a bathtub, and a mirror.

15. Crows Nest Inn Tawas

Crows Nest Inn Tawas
2.0 star property
Tawas City
7.2 out of 10, Good, (397 reviews)
"Love the fact the even when we stay at crows nest we can use the pool."
United States
AIMEE
$104 nightly
The price is $110
Nov 10 - Nov 11
Total with taxes and fees
Crows Nest Inn Tawas
Room

16. The Blue Anchor at Houghton Lake

The Blue Anchor at Houghton Lake
2.0 star property
Houghton Lake
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (117 reviews)
"The owner's were incredibly helpful and the accomodations were great. Just be mindful that the bathrooms are very cozy."
United States
Justin
$98 nightly
The price is $106
Nov 10 - Nov 11
Total with taxes and fees
The Blue Anchor at Houghton Lake
A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside lamps, a desk with a chair, and a view of a sunset landscape.

17. Continental Inn

Continental Inn
2.0 star property
Cheboygan
7.8 out of 10, Good, (864 reviews)
"Clean room, Parking right outside your room door, staff is very friendly and available."
United States
Lynsey
$89 nightly
The price is $98
Nov 17 - Nov 18
Total with taxes and fees
Continental Inn
An indoor water park with slides, play structures, and a large decorative head sculpture.

18. Crown Choice Inn & Suites Lakeview & Waterpark

Crown Choice Inn & Suites Lakeview & Waterpark
2.5 star property
Mackinaw City
6.4 out of 10, (1,004 reviews)
"Clean hotel. Easy access. Easy check out."
United States
Michael
$75 nightly
The price is $81
Nov 11 - Nov 12
Total with taxes and fees
Crown Choice Inn & Suites Lakeview & Waterpark
A two-story motel with a green roof and a covered front porch.

19. The Monarch Motel

The Monarch Motel
2.0 star property
Cheboygan
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (246 reviews)
"Great place to stay. Stayed 3 nights while fishing in the area. The owner was very nice and rooms were clean."
United States
SCOTT
$75 nightly
The price is $83
Dec 9 - Dec 10
Total with taxes and fees
The Monarch Motel
A room with a wooden floor, a coffee station with cups and a coffee maker, a TV displaying a news channel, and a 'LOVE' sign on the wall.

20. Riverview Inn

Riverview Inn
2.5 star property
Grayling
7.0 out of 10, Good, (77 reviews)
"Cute and comfy room, bed and sheets were very comfortable. I was nice to have a little store and restaurant just a few steps away. Enjoyed our 2 night stay."
United States
mike
Riverview Inn
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Top reviews in Northeastern Michigan

A lakeside view with boats docked, chairs, and a picnic table.
The Parker House

The Parker House

The Parker House
Alpena

10/10 Excellent

Cute little cottage. We were just passing through working. Naturally I picked a day the restaurant closed. Pictures were a little confusing on what you got but I was fine with the room for the price. I'd stay again. Bed was very comfortable.
United States
Peggy
Reviewed October 21, 2026
The Parker House

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the nightly rate for a motel in Northeastern Michigan?

You can find a great deal from $57 on Northeastern Michigan motels with Expedia. Typically, prices are higher during popular times – like weekends and holidays – while staying midweek is often cheaper. To find the best nightly rates on Northeastern Michigan motels, try to be flexible with travel dates, and sort search results by price from low to high.

Is it better to stay in a Northeastern Michigan motel or hotel?

Motels and Hotels have different perks. When you stay at a motel, you’re likely to find free parking and an outdoor pool. Staying overnight at a motel, can be handy when requiring easy road access. You’ll often have access to your room from outside, and directly from the parking lot. Hotels generally have room access from inside the building. Motels are also often less expensive than hotels. The word “motel” was coined in 1925 by the owner of the Milestone Mo-Tel in San Luis Obispo, California.

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