Ventura Motel

2.0 star property
Motel with free breakfast, a short walk to Lake Michigan

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Property grounds
Standard Room, 1 King Bed | Free WiFi, bed sheets
Suite, 1 King Bed | Free WiFi, bed sheets
Exterior
Suite, 1 King Bed | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

7.0 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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604 W. Ludington Ave, Ludington, MI, 49431
  • Place, Ludington Waterfront Park
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Stearns Park Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, S.S. Badger: Lake Michigan Carferry
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Airport, Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker)
    ‪50 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(26 reviews)
  • 217 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Double Room Single Use, Multiple Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • 217 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

7.4 out of 10
Good
(10 reviews)
  • 217 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

  • 217 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed

7.4 out of 10
Good
(12 reviews)
  • 217 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed

  • 230 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Ludington

Lake Michigan is a short stroll from Ventura Motel, and other popular attractions like S.S. Badger: Lake Michigan Carferry are within a mile (2 km). This 25-room motel welcomes guests with free breakfast and conveniences like free in-room WiFi and free self parking.

What's nearby

  • Ludington Waterfront Park - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Stearns Park Beach - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • North Breakwater Light - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Pere Marquette River - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • S.S. Badger: Lake Michigan Carferry - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles

Getting around

  • Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker) - 44 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪House of Flavors - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Jamesport Brewing Company - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Ludington Bay Brewing Co. - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Pier To Pier Picnics - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Little Caesars Pizza - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Ventura Motel

Motel with free breakfast, a short walk to Lake Michigan
Ventura Motel features free WiFi in public areas and a vending machine. If you decide to drive, there's free parking. Front-desk staff are standing by 24/7 to assist with any requests.
Guests can expect free WiFi and TVs with cable channels. Bathrooms offer hair dryers and free toiletries. Refrigerators, microwaves, and coffee makers are also available.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free on-the-go breakfast

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Renovations and closures

The property is closed during November, December, January, February, and March.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay these charges at the property:

  • Deposit: USD 50 per accommodation, per stay

These are all of the 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 and cash
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM—-midnight
  • Check-out: 11 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 21
The front desk is open 24 hours a day. Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards and cash.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • There are no elevators.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is free cancellation available at Ventura Motel?

Ventura Motel provides free cancellation on some room rates. For additional details, look at the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

What's there to do around Ventura Motel?

This motel is located in Ludington, a short 9-minute walk from Lake Michigan and also 16 minutes on foot from S.S. Badger: Lake Michigan Carferry. You'll also find Stearns Park Beach and Ludington Waterfront Park less than a mile away.

Is parking available on site at Ventura Motel?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the motel.

Does Ventura Motel include a casino at the property?

No, Ventura Motel doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Ventura Motel?

No, there is no indoor pool at this motel.

Is Ventura Motel good for couples?

Amenities at this motel that appeal to couples include free breakfast and a 24-hour front desk.

Are there hot tubs at Ventura Motel?

No, this motel doesn't have a spa tub.

Does Ventura Motel have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

Ventura Motel offers free on-the-go breakfast though there is no restaurant.

Does Ventura Motel allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at Ventura Motel.

Are there connecting rooms at Ventura Motel?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this motel.

Where is the closest airport to Ventura Motel?

The closest major airport to Ventura Motel is Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker), which is about 24.2 mi away.

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Ventura Motel?

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at Ventura Motel.

Ventura Motel Reviews

Reviews

7.0

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 130 out of 633 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 223 out of 633 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 132 out of 633 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 92 out of 633 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 56 out of 633 reviews

7.4/10

Cleanliness

7.4/10

Staff & service

6.2/10

Amenities

6.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Debra

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean, and close to the beach and walk to restaurants
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Kim

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
This is the grossest place I have ever stayed in. I have traveled into Third World countries and stayed in the jungle and not been as disappointed in my room. I will likely have to sleep in my car tonight. The worst thing is that this place stinks. Musty and some kind of other smell I’m not going to describe. The curtains are especially gross and they had a big office clip holding them shut. The bed is weird, creaky and uncomfortable. It’s a holiday weekend and almost everything else in the town is sold out and I have a ferry to catch early in the morning so I’m not going to switch now and stay somewhere expensive.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Indira

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
For the price I pay per ni it was definitely worth it, check in was fast and easy, it's not a modern or fancy hotel but it's very comfortable and a 10 min walk to the beach, clean floors, carpet and bathroom too, only thing linen and towels had what looks like old stains, so we never touched them we had bring our own anyways.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jill

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Heidi

Disliked: Amenities
Carpet was wet. Location was great
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Rachael

Traveled with family
Nice Location and clean too!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Caroline

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location, location. This is a very old motel that is one block from the beach and one block for town in the other direction. We were in room 26 and both beds were very, very comfortable. The bathroom was clean, with plenty of towels. The only thing I would change would be the old carpeting. They felt damp to your feet but they weren’t. Tile or faux wood floors would make this place a perfect 10.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Sucks

This place absolutely sucks. Stay somewhere else.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

brad

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Was traveling through on motorcycles clean place friendly staff kind of a 1970s vibe for the money would stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Erin

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We liked this spot due to its location, the kid who handled the check in was very nice, the bed was comfortable and it was overall very quiet. The room was very dated, the toilet was a slow flush and the bathroom sink was slow draining.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Violet

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tina, Charlotte

Liked: Staff & service
The owners of this property are absolutely amazing and understanding. I worked a 24hr shift and drove 4 hrs to Ludington to watch my son play in a basketball tournament. They were very helpful in getting me a room early so i could catch some sleep before game #2 and even though the rooms arent fancy sleep, shower and staff were exactly what we needed. And only a few blocks to walk to beach. Highly recommend
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
They have s nice little place. It is older but it was VERY clean. Simple set up and clean. It was perfect for us.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Matthias

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenience tobthe water and town!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

dale

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The office person was very unfriendly. But the room had everything we needed. Nothing fancy but clean. The cleaning lady was very friendly and helpful. There was no coffee in the lobby or breakfast to go as advertised.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rick

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Im fixing up a home on Hamlin Lake and needed a place to stay relatively close by and chose the Ventura Motel. Great stay, friendly atmosphere, great accommodations, clean, good bed. Great Stay!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Chris

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Jill

Traveled with partner
The sink in the bathroom did not drain properly…soap scum all over the sink.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Gregg

Business traveler, Traveled with partner
Could not use the microwave, it kept tripping the outlet. Dead bolt would not lock the door. No breakfast but is stated on the web side breakfast is included.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Brenda

Business traveler
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to downtown but outdated and dreary
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

David

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Poor breakfast offering. We went to a restaurant near the motel. The staff who checked us in was a very rude woman.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024