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Historic Hotel Nichols

2.0 star property
Travelers relax with views of Lake Michigan or unwind with beach towels just steps away, while the staff delivers friendly, attentive service throughout the stay.

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Hotel Nichols provides a charming lakeside retreat near Michigan's shores. Guests connect using in-room WiFi and benefit from helpful concierge services and convenient luggage storage. The lobby's television creates a welcoming space where visitors can gather.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Business services
The current price is AU$378
includes taxes & fees
28 June - 29 June

Room options

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Signature Room

Signature Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Queen Sofa Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Apartment

Apartment

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 King Beds and 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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#25 Lighthouse

#25 Lighthouse

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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#32 Sailboat

#32 Sailboat

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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#30 Seagull

#30 Seagull

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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#10 Captain's Room

#10 Captain's Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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#11 Garden

#11 Garden

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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#4 Harbor

#4 Harbor

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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#6 Bay

#6 Bay

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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#15 Riverview

#15 Riverview

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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#36 Shore

#36 Shore

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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#35 Coast

#35 Coast

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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#9 Haven

#9 Haven

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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#16 Hunter's Room

#16 Hunter's Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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#24 Sea Glass

#24 Sea Glass

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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#37 Boardwalk

#37 Boardwalk

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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#1 Webster

#1 Webster

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Single Trundle Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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#17 Lakeshore

#17 Lakeshore

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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#22 Sand Castle

#22 Sand Castle

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi
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About the area

Located in Downtown, a neighbourhood in South Haven, Historic Hotel Nichols is in the entertainment district and near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Michigan and Pilgrim Haven Natural Area, while Michigan Maritime Museum and Liberty Hyde Bailey Museum & Gardens are cultural highlights. South Haven Center for the Arts and The Fun Park are also worth visiting. Take some time off to enjoy the winery tours and health/beauty spas in the area, or get some fresh air with adventures like hiking/biking trails nearby. Visit our South Haven travel guide
Map
201 Center St, South Haven, MI, 49090

What's nearby

  • South Beach
    South Beach
    13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Warner Vineyards
    2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Southside Municipal Marina
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • South Haven Center for the Arts
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Michigan Maritime Museum
    6 min walk - 0.6 km

Getting around

  • Bangor Station
    14 min drive
  • Kalamazoo, MI (AZO-Kalamazoo-Battle Creek Intl.)
    51 min drive

Restaurants

  • South Beach Cafe
    11 min walk
  • McDonald's
    3 min drive
  • Burger King
    16 min walk
  • Taco Bell
    18 min walk
  • Cafe Julia
    6 min walk

About this property

Historic Hotel Nichols

  • Hotel near Lake Michigan
  • Historic Hotel Nichols provides a conference centre and more. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
  • You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
    • Wedding services, concierge services and a TV in reception
    • Beach towels, a water dispenser and luggage storage
  • Room features
  • All rooms are individually furnished, and include comforts such as air conditioning, as well as perks such as free WiFi and free bottled water.
  • Other amenities include:
    • Heating and ceiling fans
    • Free toiletries and hairdryers
    • 40-inch Smart TVs with Hulu, streaming services and cable channels
    • Wardrobes/cupboards, cookware/dishes/utensils and housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Luggage storage
  • Shared microwave
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping on request
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Conference centre

Outdoors

  • Beach towels

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 1 step to reach entrance
  • Area rugs in room
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair accessibility

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch smart TV with cable channels
  • Hulu
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Free bottled water
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Electrical adapters
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open Sunday - Thursday (8:00 AM - 9:00 PM) and Friday - Saturday (8:00 AM - 10:00 PM)
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after 4:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 50.0 per day.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

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

  • A damage deposit of USD 100 will be collected before check-in.

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

Optional extras

  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 50.0 per day

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 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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

Frequently asked questions

Is Historic Hotel Nichols pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Historic Hotel Nichols?

As of 17 June 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Historic Hotel Nichols on 28 June 2026 start from AU$378, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Historic Hotel Nichols?

Historic Hotel Nichols doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Historic Hotel Nichols?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Historic Hotel Nichols?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Historic Hotel Nichols located?

Located in Downtown, this hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Warner Vineyards and Lake Michigan. Southside Municipal Marina and South Haven Center for the Arts are also within 10 minutes.

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Reviews

Historic Hotel Nichols Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

9.6

Amenities

10

Staff & service

9.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 138 out of 160 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 160 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 160 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 160 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 160 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved this hotel! The breakfast was amazing. Having a night cap was so easy with the in lobby keg and wine made it super easy. Only complaint was no fan in the bathroom but would 10/10 stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Douglas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff. The breakfast was really good and included with our stay. Place was very quiet. We will stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing staff!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a great stay. Check in was easy and the staff were all very nice. Breakfast was also really great. The hotel is also centrally located, so it’s easy to get around. The only note on the location is that you’ve gotta compete for public parking. But we went on Memorial Day weekend and were pretty much fine in locating parking. Would stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mariam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very cozy and homey feeling. Very clean. Breakfast was very good. Well done. Will definitely be coming back.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patrice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We have been staying in SoHa for over 20 years and Hotel Nichols was our first place and now again a recent stay. We went back for the charm and central location. The newer owners have improved the property with new furnishings and the outdoor courtyard. They also provide an extensive made-to-order breakfast every morning. The innkeeper and staff were welcoming and service oriented. A great experience!!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kristine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Best stay in South Haven. Comfortable beds, cozy rooms, friendly staff, happy hour where you meet the fellow guests and a delicious breakfast. Todd is a property favorite. We look forward to our next stay at Hotel Nichols.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Jim

Liked: Staff & service
Our room was VERY small. Just enough space to walk around the bed and thats it. The radiator was right in front of our toilet. I had to sit sideways on the toilet in order to use it. Seriously!! The front desk gentleman was very friendly and helpful. The hotel served it purpose. Didn't know it came with breakfast, that was a bonus. It was very delicious too.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dawn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was perfect! The staff was the best ever!!! They were very welcoming and made sure we were very informed. The breakfast they made the next day was perfect!!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location was great Breakfast was very good and staff very pleasant helpful!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was so friendly and breakfast was amazing!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Deanna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Made to order breakfast, cutest rooms and great staff
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jon

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Historic Hotel Nichols was a great experience for our small family. Nick (manager) was fantastic. If you are staying in town, you won't regret staying here. Location is excellent, walkable to all shops/restaurants.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

william

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room spacious, staff very helpful and friendly, excellent breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I really enjoy the character of historic hotels. I think they are neat if well kept up, and Historic Hotel Nichols did not disappoint. It was in walking distance to the lake/pier. There was free parking very close by and we were able to take advantage of parking in front of the hotel, but there were limitations. This property is over 140 years old, but is very well kept up. It has a lot of charm and the rooms were very clean. Nick, as well as all the staff worked very hard and were extremely flexible, helpful and kind. We enjoyed our made-to-order breakfasts and enjoyed being downtown with the shops and near the lake. A couple of things to note was that there is no elevator, so I was really glad that 1 of our 3 rooms were located on the first floor so that my my father, who is in his 80's and walks with a cane, could easily get to his room. Although we helped my parents with the parking around the corner, it would've been too much for them if they had been alone. We really enjoyed our stay at this property.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel with lots of character The gentleman who booked us in and served breakfast was extremely helpful and polite The breakfast was delicious
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved it here! Super quaint and breakfast was awesome!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Historic Building, beautiful hardwood flooring and decor. Feels like your staying at a friends house, instead pf a hotel. Staff is SO nice and helpful. They treated you like family. They offer you a free breakfast from scratch, no buffet and they have it ready for you at the time you designate. It's amazing! On top of that if you are an amenities person, they a free Happy Hour where they off free local beer on tap and local wines along with a charcuterie board your mom would be proud of. All for free! Not to mention, it's super safe and you can even leave your hotel room unlocked, if you so desired and you would still be fine. Your stuff would still be there, and not a single person would bother you. On the top of that, you are directly across from many shops and restaurants. This is the perfect location!! Please go there as I don't.I will be going back as soon as I can. This place is placed was phenomenal! 100 out of 10 stars.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Vasil

Liked: Amenities
Great little town to visit
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lori

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean and very cozy. It’s small but I loved it. Nick is the manager and I only met him but he was super nice and accommodating. He also makes an exquisite breakfast made to order every morning! There is also an evening reception every night with wine, beer and charcuterie. The location can’t be beat as well!!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Abigail

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The building was beautiful and a great location. Staff was so friendly and kind. We had a great experience!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hotel is older, but oh so much charm! Service was outstanding, and the happy hour/breakfast was the cherry on top!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Samantha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is my second time staying at Hotel Nichols in South Haven. All n all, if you're looking for a nice, reasonably priced place to stay and location is important so you can walk around the town and not have to drive, Hotel Nichols is the place to stay! South Haven as a whole is the perfect mini getaway from Chicago, and Hotel Nichols' location is absolutely perfect so you can walk around to shops, restaurants, the beach etc. It was a last minute mom and daughter trip. The walkability is one of the best features of staying at this hotel vs an Airbnb, and though this trip was during offseason, and several places are temporarily closed, there is still enough to do and enjoy in an even more relaxed time. Nick who works at Hotel Nichols is always very welcoming and friendly, and we appreciate that breakfast is included. The hotel is charming and even offers an array of board games for guests if you have earlier nights in (which we did). Nearby vineyard: If you're coming from (or returning to) the Chicagoland area and you enjoy wine, we also tried Filkins vineyard on our way up - only 25 min from the hotel, great wines, a beautiful vineyard and friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We had a great time. The staff was very friendly and the room was great.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a very enjoyable stay. Check in and out was very efficient. Staff was very friendly and a great breakfast sandwich in the morning.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024