Nova Motel

2.0 star property

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Traditional Suite, 1 Queen Bed | Living area | 30-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels, TV
Comfort Room | Bathroom | Towels, soap, shampoo, toilet paper
Traditional Room | Terrace/patio
Traditional Suite, 1 Queen Bed | Jetted tub
Comfort Room | Exterior

Reviews

7.4 out of 10

Good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
    Pool
  • Pet friendly
    Pet friendly
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Parking included
    Parking included

Explore the area

Map
472 S Pere Marquette Hwy, Ludington, MI, 49431
  • West Michigan Fairgrounds
    19 min walk
  • Pere Marquette River
    5 min drive
  • S.S. Badger: Lake Michigan Carferry
    5 min drive
  • Ludington, MI (LDM)
    19 min walk

Room options

Traditional Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Basic Room

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Traditional Suite, 1 Queen Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Comfort Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About this property

Nova Motel

Ludington hotel with free self parking
This smoke-free hotel features a seasonal outdoor pool, free self parking, and a vending machine. Housekeeping is available on request.
Nova Motel offers 28 accommodations with air conditioning. Beds feature pillowtop mattresses. 30-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers. Housekeeping is provided on request.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include a seasonal outdoor pool.
Nova Motel features a seasonal outdoor pool and a vending machine. The property has a front desk available during limited hours. Onsite self parking is complimentary.

Nova Motel is a smoke-free property.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/truck parking on site

Things to do

  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (on request)

Outdoors

  • In a nature reserve

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Visual fire alarm

More

  • Smoke-free property
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 30-inch flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

More

  • Air conditioning

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 3.5 percent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 25.00 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)
Specific rooms only; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
An off-leash area is available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 25.00 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 3.5 percent

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit 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, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
The seasonal pool will be open from May 29 to September 04
Pool access available from 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Property is also known as

nova motel Hotel
nova motel Ludington
nova motel Hotel Ludington

Nova Motel Reviews

Reviews

7.4

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 45 out of 114 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 29 out of 114 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 12 out of 114 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 15 out of 114 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 13 out of 114 reviews" "

7.8/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

6.6/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Lavonne

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property looks like it was built in the 50’s and never repaired or remodeled. Door and windows were old and windows didn’t even lock. Chair and carpeting in the room were old and the place smelled musty. We left to find a different hotel. Unfortunately lost out on $148, but I wouldn’t have been able to sleep in that room if we stayed.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Jim

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The entry door had over a half inch gap leading to outside. Had to put a blanket under the door to keep potential mice and critters out. Ceiling tiles were stained. Bathroom plug not working properly Ants on the carpet Blanket Used to cover the door was probably 10 years old or older Very old rundown would not recommend it to anyone
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Darrin

Loud ,
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Jeff

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ted

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The swimming pool
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
It's an older motel, room was clean, staff was welcoming and pleased to offer assistance.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We stopped for a night at the motel before staying at the state park. Really did love the motel, rooms, bedding, towels were all nice and clean. We didn’t use the pool but it also looked clean and well kept. There was fresh coffee and muffins in the office in the morning. I was able to park my camper in a lot behind the motel. Not far from town and close to a Dairy Queen :)
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Martha

Traveled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
TV did not work, had to keep askingmanagement to fix it.Desk clerk refused to come help with tv. Floor was sopping wet by entrance and under air conditioner upon our arrival. Soap not replaced after room cleaned. No extra roll of toilet tissue left. Room was not as pictured as shown on website. Room looked like hadnt been updated for 20 years as opposed to updated picture shown on website. Desk clerk was rude and unwilling to help, just kept telling us to call manager but didnt give name or number who to call. This is the worst place and misrepresented place I have ever stayed. I'm going to pursue getting a refund!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Wendy

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Nice place could use a little updating
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Gregory, Canton

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Disliked: Staff & service
Older motel, beds dominate room space. Old but clean. Freezers for salmon. Must swap out towels. No bed making.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Kurt

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wendy

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy commute to S.S. Badger.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brenda

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Cute
An older motel. Rustic and dated but nice. Bed was very comfortable. I slept great. Lits of seating outside each room. Quiet and peaceful. I enjoyed my stay. Cleaning could be a bit more thorough.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Patti

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We drove 3 hours and it was pleasant. So we stsyed an ectra night as well. I would recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Patricia

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The place was nice, friendly, fairly clean, old rustic look, reasonable on price, swimming pool which was clean. Stayed 3 nights.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Kelly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Great location
This is a great location to stay at when going to the Silver Lake Off-road park. it is only 30 min from the park, and a few minutes to downtown Ludington. They have great trailer parking, and good prices. The pool was very nice. The hotel staff were very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tammy

Traveled with partner
Liked: Amenities
The people at the Nova were extremely nice and accommodating. They were booked and made room for us. Clean room with new flooring, offered beach towels for the pool instead of just standard size and had fresh coffee ready at 6 am- great little place- will stay again!!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Angela

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The Air Conditioning and WIFI didn’t work well. The room felt humid and musty. The curtain rod fell off the wall. The man at the front desk was very kind and friendly though.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The owner is wonderful and super helpful! The outdoor pool and hot tub were super clean and fun! The hotel is outdated but we had a blast! Would stay again!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Corrinne

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Amanda

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The exterior is rough due to age, but the room was clean and bed comfortable. Staff very friendly and allowed early check-in. Important to know that the room is basic. No frills but the price is right for the area and season.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Doug

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

Abigail ann

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Shower water changes immediately to hot to cold n vice versa. No hair dryer. Not enough plug sockets for charging. No glass or cup provided. Hanging area of clothes wrong place on d head part of bed which touches head when in bed
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Brenda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Nice workers and clean room, but…
My husband was alone on the trip. There was not a “single usb” in the room. He also did not appreciate that there was no coffee maker or even cups in the room. He said people were smoking outside his room until 3 am, and they started up again early in the morning. The ac pulled the smoke into his room.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024