What can I expect from a motel trip to Southgate?

If you're having trouble locating a motel in Southgate, let us help you find a motel or something similar from over 645 accommodations in the area. Just use our search tools to filter by nightly room rate or cost-effective amenities such as free parking and free airport transportation.

What's it like to stay in a motel?

Motel properties often have free parking, and many have outdoor pools. Often one or two stories tall, motels usually have outdoor access to guestrooms from the parking lot. In the U.S., motels became more commonplace after World War II with the appeal of road trip vacations, peaking in the mid-1960s with more than 60,000 properties.

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La Quinta Inn by Wyndham Detroit Southgate

12888 Reeck Rd, (782), Southgate, MI

3.8/5 Good! (820 reviews)

"The staff was terrific, and that includes the maid service as well as the front desk. They haven't resumed breakfast service, which was advertised as part of the room on expedia.com. The rugs in the hallways should be replaced. But the room itself was clean, comfortable and quiet. i would definitely ..."

Reviewed on Oct 3, 2021

Hampton Inn Detroit/Southgate

13555 Prechter Blvd, Southgate, MI

4.2/5 Excellent! (480 reviews)

"Staff was very friendly and helpful. Room and bathroom were pretty nice."

Reviewed on Sep 15, 2021

Holiday Inn Southgate (Detroit-South), an IHG Hotel

17201 Northline Road, Southgate, MI

3.7/5 Good! (391 reviews)

"All around nice hotel, one thing that really bugged me is that their was a parking light shining in my face all night long with only see through curtains."

Reviewed on Aug 3, 2021

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Southgate Motels for the Frugal Traveler

In the larger Detroit area, you can select from 18 inexpensive motels among more than 468 hotels and other lodging choices. These budget accommodations can help you cut costs when compared with traditional hotels, which may have more amenities but also come with a higher price tag.

Because you'll save on your room price, you can enjoy more of the attractions in Southgate. In the larger area, favorite places to visit include Henry Ford Museum, Detroit Windsor Tunnel, and Cobo Center.

Fun fact: Starting in the early 1950s, eye-catching neon signs enticed road-weary travelers, and you can see these today along the historic U.S. Route 66. At most motels, you'll often find an outdoor pool and free parking.

Here are some of Expedia customers' favorite motels in the larger area:

Motel 6 Detroit - Southgate

Stay within a 20-minute drive of Henry Ford Museum and Little Caesars Arena.
Enjoy access to the outdoor pool and free parking, as well as room amenities like WiFi.

Rivertown Inn & Suites Downtown Detroit

Room amenities like free WiFi are included, along with freebies like breakfast, parking, and an area shuttle.
Central Southgate is 12.5 mi (20.1 km) away

Hotel Royal Oak

Enjoy access to the restaurant, and freebies including breakfast, WiFi, and parking.
Located 20 mi (32.3 km) from the heart of Southgate

Allen Park Motor Lodge

Central Southgate is 3.6 mi (5.8 km) away
Free WiFi, free parking, and laundry facilities are available during your stay.

Super 8 by Wyndham Canton/Livonia Area

12.9 mi (20.7 km) from the heart of Southgate
Enjoy access to the business center, and freebies including breakfast, WiFi, and parking.

What to Do in Southgate

People visiting Southgate like its shops and restaurants. Take time for sightseeing and enjoy all there is to do in this family-friendly area.

Here are favorite places in and around Southgate:

Henry Ford Museum
Detroit Windsor Tunnel
Cobo Center

These are some outdoorsy places nearby:

Lake Erie
Belle Isle
Detroit Riverwalk

You'll find these family-friendly sights in the area:

Greenfield Village
Belle Isle Aquarium
Adventure Bay Family Water Park

Southgate is also notable for its:

Sports
Live music
Stargazing

Best Time to Visit Southgate

Determine the perfect time for your visit to Southgate by checking these seasonal weather details:

The hottest months are typically July and August, while January and February are the coldest months
January-March: Daytime temperatures average 53° F and nighttime temperatures average 18° F
April-June: 83° F is the daytime average and 34° F is the nighttime average
July-September: Daytime averages are around 85° F and nighttime averages are around 49° F
October-December: The average temperatures are 68° F during the day and 21° F at night
Average rainfall is 1.14 inches in a year

How to Get to Southgate and Around the Area

Southgate Transportation
Name	Type	Distance
Detroit, MI (DTW-Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County)	Airport	7.4 mi (11.9 km)
Windsor, ON (YQG)	Airport	13 mi (20.9 km)
Detroit, MI (DET-Coleman A. Young Municipal)	Airport	17.5 mi (28.2 km)

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Here you’ll find some of our customers’ top motels to book in the larger area. Rivertown Inn & Suites Downtown Detroit: Room amenities like free WiFi are included, along with freebies like breakfast, parking, and an area shuttle. Central Southgate is 12.5 mi (20.1 km) away. Hotel Royal Oak: Enjoy access to the 24-hour business center, and freebies including breakfast, WiFi, and parking. Located 20 mi (32.3 km) from the heart of Southgate. Super 8 by Wyndham Canton/Livonia Area: Central Southgate is 12.9 mi (20.7 km) away. A business center along with freebies like breakfast, WiFi, and parking are available during your stay. Allen Park Motor Lodge: 3.6 mi (5.8 km) from the heart of Southgate. Enjoy access to the laundry facilities, and freebies including WiFi and parking.

In this family-friendly area, you can check out the shops and enjoy the restaurants while you’re sightseeing. Some outdoorsy places nearby include Heritage Park, Jim Chappus Park Trailhead, and V. Marcotte Park Trailhead. You’ll find these family-friendly sights in the area: Greenfield Village, Adventure Bay Family Water Park, and Michigan Science Center. While you’re checking out the area, consider visiting Southland Center, Lakes of Taylor Golf Club, and Elizabeth Park Marina.

Weather can make or break a roadtrip, so we’ve gathered some data about year-round temperatures in Southgate to help you plan yours. The hottest months are usually July and August with an average temp of 70°F, while the coldest months are January and February with an average of 30°F. The snowiest months in Southgate are February, January, December, and November, with each month seeing an average of 10 inches of snowfall.

We’ve gathered some information about getting around Southgate to help you navigate your stay: Fly into Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW), which is located 7.4 mi (11.9 km) away from the city center. Otherwise, you can search for flights to Detroit, MI (DET-Coleman A. Young Municipal), which is 17.5 mi (28.2 km) away. If you’d like to venture out around the area, consider renting a car to take in more sights.

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Rivertown Inn & Suites Downtown Detroit

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Allen Park Motor Lodge

Motor City Inn & Suites

Super 8 by Wyndham Belleville

Fellows Creek Lodge

Viking Motel

Americas Best Value Inn Livonia Detroit

Westwoods Inn & Suites

Other property types in Southgate

La Quinta Inn by Wyndham Detroit Southgate

Hampton Inn Detroit/Southgate

Holiday Inn Southgate (Detroit-South), an IHG Hotel

Southgate Motels for the Frugal Traveler

What to Do in Southgate

Best Time to Visit Southgate

How to Get to Southgate and Around the Area

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