10 Best Motels in Northeastern Michigan: Find Cheap Motels in Northeastern Michigan, MI 2026

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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

Mio

Luther

$89 nightly

Dec 1 - Dec 2

Total with taxes and fees

A garden with various plants and decorative lights.

2. Big Bear Lodge

Alpena

Rick

$76 nightly

Nov 12 - Nov 13

Total with taxes and fees

A sign for River Country Motor Lodge with a sunset in the background.

3. River Country Motor Lodge

Grayling

Elizabeth

$75 nightly

Dec 2 - Dec 3

Total with taxes and fees

A bedroom with a bed, pillows, a bedside lamp, and a wall-mounted painting.

4. Bambi Motel

East Tawas

Zachary

$73 nightly

Nov 12 - Nov 13

Total with taxes and fees

A room with two beds, each with a checkered bedspread and pillows, a nightstand with a lamp, and a wooden headboard.

5. The Waters Inn

Gaylord

Marguerite

$90 nightly

Nov 18 - Nov 19

Total with taxes and fees

A grassy area with trees and a view of a lake.

6. The Parker House

Alpena

Mark

$71 nightly

Nov 15 - Nov 16

Total with taxes and fees

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.

7. Standish Motel

Standish

Patrick

$235 nightly

Nov 18 - Nov 19

Total with taxes and fees

A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a computer, a chair, a lamp, and a window with curtains.

8. Tri Terrace Motel

West Branch

Mark

$70 nightly

Nov 30 - Dec 1

Total with taxes and fees

A hotel room with a wooden headboard, a bed with white bedding, a wooden table, a chair, and a lamp.

9. Vindel Motel

Mackinaw City

Kari

$53 nightly

Nov 12 - Nov 13

Total with taxes and fees

A garden with a small waterfall, surrounded by various plants and a stone wall.

10. Rivertown Inn

Gladwin

Rickey

$119 nightly

Nov 12 - Nov 13

Total with taxes and fees

11. Waterway Inn

Indian River

Austin

$74 nightly

Nov 12 - Nov 13

Total with taxes and fees

A two-story motel with a green roof and a covered front porch.

12. The Monarch Motel

Cheboygan

SCOTT

$51 nightly

Dec 12 - Dec 13

Total with taxes and fees

A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a telephone, a TV mounted on the wall, and a patterned carpet.

13. Downtown Motel

Gaylord

Maggie

$59 nightly

Dec 6 - Dec 7

Total with taxes and fees

A bedroom with a large bed, a bedside table with a lamp, a chair, a small table with a cup, and a window with curtains.

14. The Windmoor Lodge

Grayling

Pamela

$118 nightly

Dec 6 - Dec 7

Total with taxes and fees

A reception area with a stone fireplace, a wooden reception desk, a television screen, and a seating area with two couches.

15. Driftwood Motel

Rogers City

Andy

$107 nightly

Dec 12 - Dec 13

Total with taxes and fees

A hotel room with a large bed, a small desk with a television, a bathroom with a bathtub, and a mirror.

16. Crows Nest Inn Tawas

Tawas City

AIMEE

$104 nightly

Nov 12 - Nov 13

Total with taxes and fees

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

Cheboygan

Lynsey

$89 nightly

Nov 17 - Nov 18

Total with taxes and fees

18. The Blue Anchor at Houghton Lake

Houghton Lake

Justin

$96 nightly

Nov 15 - Nov 16

Total with taxes and fees

A hotel with a central courtyard, a swimming pool, and a parking lot.

19. Crown Choice Inn & Suites Lakeview & Waterpark

Mackinaw City

Michael

$75 nightly

Nov 15 - Nov 16

Total with taxes and fees

A row of colorful doors with a picnic table in front.

20. Riverview Inn

Grayling

mike

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A brick lighthouse with a red roof, a stone tower, and a view of a bridge in the background.

Top reviews in Northeastern Michigan

The Parker House

Alpena

10/10 Excellent

Peggy

Vindel Motel

Mackinaw City

10/10 Excellent

Kaitlyn

Waterway Inn

Indian River

10/10 Excellent

Kurt

The Windmoor Lodge

Grayling

10/10 Excellent

We had a small issue with check-in—there’s no on-site staff, so everything is done online, and you need to text them a day in advance for instructions. Just something to keep in mind before arriving. That said, the technician who helped us was great and super friendly. The room was beautiful, newly renovated, and had all the amenities we needed. The property also has a lovely backyard with tennis courts and a barbecue area, which made our stay even more enjoyable!

Vasilina

The Monarch Motel

Cheboygan

10/10 Excellent

I'm so excited we chose to stay here. Not only was the price point solid, but the quality of our stay was wonderful and left us well rested. The bed was super comfortable, showers were hot with great water pressure, it was quiet early in the night even with it on a main road, clean and well cared for, and the location was perfect for getting around. We even ran late and the front desk had a plan in case we missed them to check in. Will absolutely stay again.

Lindzy

The Blue Anchor at Houghton Lake

Houghton Lake

10/10 Excellent

Justin

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a television, and a painting on the wall.

Pinconning Trail Inn Motel

Pinconning

10/10 Excellent

Michael

A hotel room with a large bathtub, a desk, a chair, a bed, and a television.

St. Ignace Budget Host Inn

St Ignace

10/10 Excellent

William

Driftwood Motel

Rogers City

10/10 Excellent

I was looking for a decent, dog friendly hotel in the vicinity of Alpena. This hotel met all of my criteria and then some. It is setback off of the water some, but the property is literally right on the Lake Huron beach. Easy walk from the room to the beach. The Up North 23 restaurant is right next-door. Beautiful outside dining with a lake view. Got one meal to go from there and they catered to me every step of the way since my dog was not actually allowed inside. The hotel was typical, with a...

Paul

Continental Inn

Cheboygan

10/10 Excellent

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

You can find a great deal from $56 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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Our top choices for Northeastern Michigan motels

1. AuSable Valley Inn

2. Big Bear Lodge

3. River Country Motor Lodge

4. Bambi Motel

5. The Waters Inn

6. The Parker House

7. Standish Motel

8. Tri Terrace Motel

9. Vindel Motel

10. Rivertown Inn

11. Waterway Inn

12. The Monarch Motel

13. Downtown Motel

14. The Windmoor Lodge

15. Driftwood Motel

16. Crows Nest Inn Tawas

17. Continental Inn

18. The Blue Anchor at Houghton Lake

19. Crown Choice Inn & Suites Lakeview & Waterpark

20. Riverview Inn

Learn more about Northeastern Michigan

Top reviews in Northeastern Michigan

The Parker House

10/10 Excellent

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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

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