In Ludington .You'll find West Michigan Fairgrounds and Pere Marquette River within 2 miles (3 km) of this hotel. S.S. Badger: Lake Michigan Carferry and Sandcastles Children's Museum are also within 3 miles (5 km).
What's nearby
Pere Marquette River - 5 min drive
S.S. Badger: Lake Michigan Carferry - 5 min drive
Ludington Waterfront Park - 6 min drive
Stearns Park Beach - 8 min drive
Buttersville Park - 8 min drive
Getting around
Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker) - 39 min drive
Restaurants
McDonald's - 13 min walk
Culver's - 2 min drive
Taco Bell - 2 min drive
House Of Flavors - 5 min drive
Stix Bar - 8 min drive
About this property
Nova Motel
Ludington guestrooms with comfy beds
As a guest of Nova Motel, you'll find a seasonal outdoor pool and a vending machine. The front desk is open around the clock. Self parking is free.
This Ludington hotel is smoke free.
28 guestrooms or units
Front desk (limited hours)
No smoking on site
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.
Languages
English
Property amenities
Family friendly
Seasonal outdoor pool
Parking and transportation
Free self parking on site
Free RV/bus/truck parking on site
Things to do
Seasonal outdoor pool
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
This property does not have elevators
Visual fire alarm
Room amenities
Entertainment
30-inch flat-screen TV
Cable channels
Premium channels
Bedroom
Air conditioning
Bed sheets
Pillow-top mattress
Bathroom
Bathtub or shower
Private bathroom
Shampoo
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels
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: USD 25.00 per pet, per night
Only dogs are allowed
Maximum 2 (weight limit: 50 lbs per pet)
An off-leash area is available
Certain rooms only
You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Service animals are exempt from fees
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome.
Property payment types
Important information
Optional extras
The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.
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
This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit or credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in each accommodation.
We should mention
The seasonal pool will open May 29 and close September 04.
Pool access available from 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM.
Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
Pets are welcome in specific rooms only, which can be requested by contacting the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).
Property is also known as
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nova motel Hotel Ludington
Nova Motel Reviews
Reviews
7.4
Good
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I like that it is reminiscent of days gone by before all the big chain hotels started taking over. It was a very warm and relaxed feel to the room. I flew solo so I didn’t use the jacuzzi tub for two but I’m sure that would be a nice add-on for a couple “kids” in love, no matter what your age. 😄
It is a great place to stay at a reasonable price when fishing in the area. They have coolers available for your fish at the end of the day. Definitely nice for a no frills guy trip.
My stay was quiet and comfortable. The gentleman on duty the next morning saw I was having trouble with getting my friend out in to my cast.He came over and help me. He was very kind and concern for us.
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.
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
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 :)
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!
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.
We drove 3 hours and it was pleasant. So we stsyed an ectra night as well. I would recommend.
Patti
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
6/10 Okay
Patricia
Travelled with partner
4 Aug 2024
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.
Patricia
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
8/10 Good
Kelly
2 Aug 2024
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.
Kelly
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Tammy
Travelled with partner
2 Aug 2024
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!!
Tammy
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
4/10 Poor
Angela
31 Jul 2024
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.