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Our top choices for Onaway motels

1. Waterway Inn

Location: Indian River
Guest rating: 9.2/10 (Wonderful, 46 reviews)
Price: $74 nightly, $79 total, Nov 23 - Nov 24, Total with taxes and fees, for Our top choices for Onaway motels
Review: Great stay and very affordable, by Austin

2. Driftwood Motel

A beach at sunset with a calm sea and a forested shoreline.

Location: Rogers City
Guest rating: 8/10 (Very good, 591 reviews)
Price: $107 nightly, $113 total, Dec 14 - Dec 15, Total with taxes and fees, for Our top choices for Onaway motels
Review: Room was clean and the bed was comfortable. The view was spectacular and the location and access to Lake Huron was top notch, by Andy

3. The Monarch Motel

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

Location: Cheboygan
Guest rating: 8.8/10 (Excellent, 248 reviews)
Price: $51 nightly, $57 total, Dec 13 - Dec 14, Total with taxes and fees, for Our top choices for Onaway motels
Review: Great place to stay. Stayed 3 nights while fishing in the area. The owner was very nice and rooms were clean., by SCOTT

4. Continental Inn

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside lamps, a desk with a chair, and a view of a sunset landscape.

Location: Cheboygan
Guest rating: 7.8/10 (Good, 866 reviews)
Price: $89 nightly, $98 total, Nov 17 - Nov 18, Total with taxes and fees, for Our top choices for Onaway motels
Review: Clean room, Parking right outside your room door, staff is very friendly and available., by Lynsey

5. Downtown Motel

A bathroom with a sink, mirror, towel rack, hairdryer, and a microwave.

Location: Gaylord
Guest rating: 7.4/10 (Good, 586 reviews)
Price: $59 nightly, $65 total, Dec 6 - Dec 7, Total with taxes and fees, for Our top choices for Onaway motels
Review: 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., by Maggie

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Nestled in Michigan's northern woods, this small town offers a peaceful escape with its pristine lakes and hiking trails. Anglers flock to Black Lake for trophy-sized sturgeon, while history buffs explore the Onaway Courthouse Museum's local artifacts.

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Top reviews in Onaway

Waterway Inn

Address: 6100 M-68, Indian River, MI, 49749, US
Location: Indian River
Star rating: 2/5
Guest rating: 9.2/10 (46 reviews)
Review: I appreciated that there were people available on-site to help me with questions I had (instead of having to call an 800 number and speak to someone in a foreign land)., by Kurt, October 17, 2026, rated 10/10 Excellent

The Monarch Motel

Address: 1257 Mackinaw Avenue, Cheboygan, MI, 49721, US
Location: Cheboygan
Star rating: 2/5
Guest rating: 8.8/10 (248 reviews)
Review: 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., by Lindzy, September 20, 2024, rated 10/10 Excellent

Driftwood Motel

Address: 540 N Third St., Rogers City, MI, 49779, US
Location: Rogers City
Star rating: 2.5/5
Guest rating: 8/10 (591 reviews)
Review: 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..., by Paul, August 26, 2024, rated 10/10 Excellent

Continental Inn

Address: 613 N. Main Street, Cheboygan, MI, 49721, US
Location: Cheboygan
Star rating: 2/5
Guest rating: 7.8/10 (866 reviews)
Review: We stayed at the Continental Inn for two nights and it was a wonderful experience. Everyone there was very friendly and helpful. It didn't have that plastic feel like a chain hotel. We will definitely stay there again., by NB, January 24, 2015, rated 10/10 Excellent

Downtown Motel

Address: 208 S. Otsego Ave, Gaylord, MI, 49735, US
Location: Gaylord
Star rating: 2.5/5
Guest rating: 7.4/10 (586 reviews)
Review: Had to find a room at the last minute. Best choice we could have made! Super clean room, owners were so nice. Great location, but quiet at night! Would stay again!, by AJ, July 22, 2016, rated 10/10 Excellent

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Is it better to stay in a Onaway 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.