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Hillcrest Motel

2.5 star property

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Terrace/patio
Exterior
Family Suite | Premium bedding, memory foam beds, free WiFi, bed sheets
Point of interest
Exterior

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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10154 US-2, Rapid River, MI, 49878
  • Place, Hiawatha National Forest
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Peninsula Point Lighthouse Interpretive Trail
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Island Resort & Casino
    ‪43 min drive‬
  • Airport, Escanaba, MI (ESC-Delta County)
    ‪34 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Room | Premium bedding, memory foam beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(12 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Signature Double Room | Premium bedding, memory foam beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Signature Double Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(17 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Signature Room | Premium bedding, memory foam beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Signature Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(16 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Family Suite | Premium bedding, memory foam beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Suite

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 7
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Queen Beds

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Superior Cabin | Premium bedding, memory foam beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Cabin

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 7
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

About the neighborhood

Rapid River

Hillcrest Motel places you next to Hiawatha National Forest and within 2 miles (3 km) of other popular attractions like Peninsula Point Lighthouse Interpretive Trail. This 10-room motel has free breakfast along with conveniences like free in-room WiFi and free self parking.
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What's nearby

  • Hiawatha National Forest - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Peninsula Point Lighthouse Interpretive Trail - 2 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Bay de Noc to Grand Island Trail - 7 min drive - 4.8 miles
  • Upper Peninsula State Fair Grounds - 26 min drive - 19.3 miles
  • Island Resort & Casino - 43 min drive - 39.8 miles

Getting around

  • Escanaba, MI (ESC-Delta County) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Swallow Inn - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Jack's - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Rapid River Pub - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Wally's Bar - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪kipling bar - ‬10 min drive

About this property

Hillcrest Motel

At Hillcrest Motel, guests have access to a garden. A stay here includes free parking. Front-desk staff are standing by 24/7 to assist with any requests.
Guests can expect to find free WiFi. Climb into a memory foam bed with premium linens. Private yards, microwaves, and coffee makers are also standard. Housekeeping is available on request.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Proposal/romance packages

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Vegetable garden

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Memory foam mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Recycling
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk, smart lock

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets for free
  • Dogs and cats only
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Property payment types

Important information

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, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11:00 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.
  • This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
  • 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, debit cards, and cash.
  • This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products.
  • Onsite safety features include a smoke detector.
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • There are no elevators.

Frequently asked questions

Is a free cancellation option available at Hillcrest Motel?

Hillcrest Motel offers free cancellation on select room rates. For additional details, look at the cancellation policy on our site.

What's there to do near Hillcrest Motel?

This motel is located in Rapid River, just steps from Hiawatha National Forest. You'll also find Lake Michigan and Little Bay de Noc within a short drive.

Is parking available on site at Hillcrest Motel?

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

Does Hillcrest Motel feature a casino at the property?

No, Hillcrest Motel doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Hillcrest Motel?

No, there is no indoor pool at this motel.

What will couples enjoy most about a stay at Hillcrest Motel?

Couples staying at this motel will appreciate amenities like a memory foam mattress as well as proposal/romance packages and free breakfast.

Are there hot tubs at Hillcrest Motel?

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

Does Hillcrest Motel have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

Hillcrest Motel offers free continental breakfast each morning though there is no restaurant.

Will Hillcrest Motel allow pets to stay free of charge?

Yes, cats and dogs can stay for free at Hillcrest Motel.

Does Hillcrest Motel have connecting rooms?

No, this motel doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

What is the closest airport to Hillcrest Motel?

The closest major airport to Hillcrest Motel is Escanaba, MI (ESC-Delta County), which is 20.2 mi away (23 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies at Hillcrest Motel?

Yes, every guestroom at Hillcrest Motel comes with a porch with some featuring garden views.

Hillcrest Motel Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 160 out of 222 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 44 out of 222 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 10 out of 222 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 222 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 222 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Doug

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
The room was clean. No coffee available in the room or in the lobby, staff suggested the coffee shop down the block. Came back to the hotel after dinner and found the lobby desk closed with a rollup door.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elena

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room 11 was ridiculously adorable! Impeccably clean. And Michael answered my call and texts promptly. We want to stay here again in the summertime. (I know some reviews complained about the road noise, but what did they expect from a “motel”. It’s in the name. It was fine for us.)
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Clean room; easy access; convenent & close parking.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Traveled with family
Liked: Amenities
Cute, clean, everything you needed, and we were only passing through.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Howard

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cute, clean room. All well maintained, nice breakfast. Bed was a little hard.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

LISA, Wyandotte

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
This property suited my purpose of having a base for exploring. Was clean. Some improvements were done but don't expect a new property. Although on the main highway which was very loud at times, I was able to sleep. I would like to suggest a hand held shower head for the shower. I am a short person and the shower is SMALL, I had a hard time maneuvering to not get constantly drowned by the shower. Also, I never saw anyone that worked (or property owners) at all. I assume they were around somewhere. Overall, I'd say about a 7 out of 10. The first thing I always look at is the cleanliness and it was a clean room and property.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Nicole

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dianne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This is a reasonably priced basic motel so it doesn’t have a lot of amenities but it does have a well cared for property and is a very clean and comfortable place to spend the night. It was a good place to take our dog with a nice large backyard area. We enjoyed the quick check-in and checkout arrangement which didn’t need in person staff although they were available by phone. Our room didn’t seem to have air conditioning but the evening was cool enough to have windows open. We stayed there last week one night and we were pleased to go back again for another night on our way back home. We would be happy to stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristen

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

10/10 Excellent

Adrienne

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dianne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This small very reasonably priced motel was given mostly excellent reviews and was listed as pet friendly and we were traveling with a dog. We were excited to see that they also didn’t require an extra payment for our dog so we decided to give it a try. We were really pleased that it lived up to the positive reviews. It is very well cared for, tastefully decorated with nice towels and comfortable beds. Although the rooms are not large they were fine for our needs. They have a nice large area behind the motel and away from the highway for dogs to get some exercise and care for their needs. The motel is right long the main highway and there is some traffic noise but we did not find that to be a problem for us. We slept very well. There were fewer amenities such as no boxed tissues, and only dry creamer in the bedroom and they noted that toothbrushes and toothpaste were not available but those things were not issues for us. Although we prefer to have someone in the office to great us, they have a very good system for checking in and are available by phone to answer questions and help with needs. We would we happy to stay there again especially if we were traveling with our dog.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Adrienne

Business traveler, Traveled with partner, Traveled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Only issue we had was the cleaning chemicals smell was just a little strong. Otherwise it was great.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Debra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Check in was great-very easy, room was small but clean.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Colleen

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Super cute and very clean!!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

bobbie jo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good location clean and comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael, Wittenberg

Traveled with pets, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Billie

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Pet friendly Clean rooms
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Billie

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Comfy beds
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Crystal

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cassie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Pet friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Gerald

Traveled with partner, Traveled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My Dog loved the huge back yard.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Maye

Bathroom has no shelves or hook to put essential. The shower is "tiny" hard to clean up! The room is suppose to fit 4 people but it is too small to accommodate 4. There was a hook to put jacket but pegs are missing except for 1. Bed was comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katie

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My only complaint was that the tv in our room wouldn’t work
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Large room with king bef.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025