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Stearns Hotel

2.5 star property
Hotel with free parking, near Lake Michigan

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Ballroom
Standard Double Room, 2 Queen Beds
Fireplace
Lobby
Lobby lounge
Travelers find comfort at Stearns Hotel near Lake Michigan. The lobby fireplace creates a welcoming atmosphere. The hotel offers practical amenities like laundry facilities and reliable WiFi. Front desk staff is available 24/7 to assist with any needs.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Sept 9 - Sept 10
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Tomorrow

Sept 10 - Sept 11
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Standard Single Room, 1 Queen Bed

Standard Single Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(22 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Double Room, 2 Queen Beds

Standard Double Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Single Room, 1 King Bed

Deluxe Single Room, 1 King Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
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About the area

Map
212 E Ludington Ave, Ludington, MI, 49431

What's nearby

  • Ludington Waterfront Park - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • S.S. Badger: Lake Michigan Carferry - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Stearns Park Beach - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Pere Marquette River - 2 min drive - 1.1 km
  • West Michigan Fairgrounds - 4 min drive - 3.7 km

Getting around

  • Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker) - 43 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Culver's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Jamesport Brewing Company - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Stearns Hotel

Hotel near Lake Michigan
Close to S.S. Badger: Lake Michigan Carferry, Stearns Hotel provides amenities, such as laundry facilities and a fireplace in reception. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Free self-parking
  • A lift, wedding services and a water dispenser
  • A vending machine, a TV in reception and a 24-hour front desk
Room features
All guest rooms at Stearns Hotel offer comforts, such as air conditioning, as well as
Extra amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with baths or showers
  • Mini fridges, microwaves and heating

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Vending machine
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Wedding services

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift

More

  • Designated smoking areas
  • Fireplace in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV

Food and drink

  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: USD 50 per accommodation, per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit 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; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector

Property is also known as

Stearns Hotel Hotel
Stearns Hotel Ludington
Stearns Hotel Hotel Ludington

Frequently asked questions

Is Stearns Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Stearns Hotel?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Stearns Hotel?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Stearns Hotel?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Stearns Hotel located?

Situated in Ludington, this hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Sandcastles Children's Museum and S.S. Badger: Lake Michigan Carferry. Lake Michigan is 0.9 mi (1.5 km) away.

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Reviews

Stearns Hotel Reviews

8.4

Very good

9.0

Cleanliness

7.6

Amenities

9.0

Staff & service

8.0

Eco-friendliness

8.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 101 out of 194 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 50 out of 194 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 26 out of 194 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 12 out of 194 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 194 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful old hotel, with friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Great hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

mishelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location to downtown
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

JODIE

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is affordable, and convenient. The staff is always kind and friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room was nice and big, beds were comfortable, room was very clean. We were there on a Monday night in July and didn't even see anyone else in the hotel!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved this old hotel. Close to dining and shopping. Staff was nice. Large rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Will stay again!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Sandra

It’s authentic to the era it was built in. Very quaint. Has a musty smell when you walk in the door.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
It had a unique vibe, for an older place and the staff was polite
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice room. Friendly staff. Good price.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great older property in excellent condition. The only issue we had was the AC unit fan ran all night long and was loud!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Warren

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I would sleep in my car before staying there again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Judy

Disliked: Amenities
It’s an older property but fairly clean. Should offer more in the way of breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Unique in style of a 1940s hotel.... Pretty clean.... elevator needs to be updated maybe carpet and dining space
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Robert M

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Great location. Nice staff. Older and tired. Very small rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Hotel is old and is outdated and somewhat run-down.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Simon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is the most gorgeous Hotel I've even stayed at. I must return on a Fri/Sat when the Tiki Lounge is open!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Tim

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Very run down property. Area was a little sketchy. But close to the ferry
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved being able to stay within walking distance of downtown shops and restaurants.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Allen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
coffee was like water
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

candayce

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I appreciated the style and vintage embience, but coffee in room was disappointing.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

WILLIAM

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
I like the location. The exterior of the building needs repairs. The room needs to be updated. Shower / tub is in very poor condition.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I LOVE the fact was OLD CHARM, but yet modern in a way, that was Touch Old School!!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Brenda

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location, friendly staff but very old and tired hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025