A list by Anna Holt & Elli Nordin. Updated February 2024.
We have created a list with hotels with great views in Michigan, USA. Hope you enjoy it. We think it might be the best of its kind around. Tip: Set your dates to see room prices!
Creative. Gorgeous surroundings. Set in Alanson Michigan, 15 minutes' drive from Petoskey, Crooked River Lodge boasts a barbecue and views of the river. Every room includes a flat-screen TV with cable channels. Some units feature a seating area for your convenience. You will find a coffee machine in the room. The rooms are fitted with a private bathroom. Extras include free toiletries and a hair dryer. You will find a 24-hour front desk at the property. The area is popular for fishing and hiking. Charlevoix is 33 km from Crooked River Lodge, while Mackinaw City is 42 km from the property.Show full description
A beautiful property with a great outdoor dining patio and views of the Crooked River wildlife area. Take note that the best places to enjoy the views are from the rooms and the back deck. AMAZING!
Elegant. Nice surroundings. This hotel located in St. Ignace features an evening bonfire and marshmallow roast by the beach and an indoor/outdoor pool. Views at Castle Rock are just 5 minutes’ drive away. Views at the Bridge View Park are 5 km away. Free WiFi access is available, and complementary full breakfast is offered to all hotel guests. Cable TV and a refrigerator are provided in every room at Best Western Harbour Pointe Lakefront. Extras include ironing facilities, a work desk, and a hairdryer. Select upgraded rooms offer spa baths, vies of the lake, and private balconies. At the St. Ignace Best Western Harbour Pointe Lakefront you will find a fitness centre and a long private shoreline. Other facilities include a children’s playground and a tour desk with discounted Mackinac Island vacation packages. Meeting and banquet facilities are also available. The famous Mystery Spot is 11 km from the hotel. Kewadin Casinos is 7 minutes’ drive away.Show full description
This great property has lovely balconies and patios overlooking the lake. It also has excellent amenities, including a nightly bonfire, an outdoor pool with hot tubs, and even a kids' playground.
Hip. Great views. Just off the banks of the Saint Clair River and overlooking the Blue Water Bridge, this Port Huron hotel features guest rooms with 37-inch flat-screen TVs and free Wi-Fi. Guests can enjoy a workout in the fitness centre on site. Some rooms offer views of the river and Lake Huron. Tea and coffee-making facilities are included in each modern room at DoubleTree by Hilton Port Huron. Ironing facilities and a work desk are also provided in every spacious guest room. The reception desk and freshly baked cookies are available in the lobby 24-hours a day. A business centre is featured on site. Freighters Restaurant, located on site, offers American fare with a dynamic twist for breakfast, lunch and dinner each day. Historic Port Huron city centre is 7 minutes’ drive from this hotel. Just off Interstate 69 and 94, the hotel is less than 1 mile from McMorran Place Sports & Entertainment Center.Show full description
I rate this as one of the coolest hotels in Michigan.
Cosy. Great views. Boasting 700 feet of private beach along Lake Michigan in Traverse City, these apartments are equipped with a full kitchen. Access to a sauna and hot tub are provided as part of this resort. Guests can enjoy lake views from the balcony or a movie on the included DVD player. Free Wi-Fi and a flat-screen cable TV are offered in every apartment at Pinestead Reef Resort. A fitness centre is available at Traverse City Pinestead Reef Resort. BBQ facilities are provided on site, along with a games room and launderette facilities. Cherry Capital Airport is 3 km away. Hiking and nature trails in Traverse City State Park are across the street. The property offers free parking.Show full description
Beach front location. Creative. Great views. This beachfront hotel on Lake Huron features private lake access and free WiFi access in every guest room. Ferries to Mackinac Island can be reached in 10 minutes’ drive. Some rooms feature a balcony with lake views. A flat-screen cable TV is provided in every room at Breakers Resort - Lakeside. Featuring a bath or shower, private bathrooms also come with a hairdryer, iron, and ironing facilities. Refrigerator and coffee/tea making facilities are included in every room. Deer Ranch is 10 km away, along with Emmet County Airport is only 40 km from the hotel. The Kewadin Casino can be reached in 10 minutes’ drive.Show full description
Delightful property. Lovely surroundings. Churchill Pointe Inn offers accommodation in Hubbard Lake. The inn has a sun terrace and views of the lake, and guests can enjoy a meal at the restaurant or a drink at the bar. Free private parking is available on site. Every room at this inn is air conditioned and features a flat-screen TV with cable channels. Certain rooms include a seating area to relax in after a busy day. You will find a coffee machine in the room. For your comfort, you will find free toiletries and a hairdryer. Churchill Pointe Inn features free WiFi throughout the property. Guests can enjoy the room-delivered breakfast basket during their stay. There is a gift shop at the property. A number of activities are offered in the area, such as snorkelling, fishing and hiking. The inn also offers free use of bicycles.Show full description
One of the most beautiful, historic and stylish guest houses in Michigan! AMAZING.
Highly elegant. Featuring Victorian architecture, all rooms at the Petoskey Apple Tree Inn have a balcony with views of Little Traverse Bay. This hotel with free WiFi access is 9 km away from the Petosky State Park. The hotel offers a complimentary limousine service to and from the Odawa Casino and the Historic Gaslight Shopping District. A flat-screen TV and coffee machine are included in every room at the Apple Tree Inn. The rooms also have a microwave and refrigerator. Select suites have a spa bath. There is a furnished sundeck overlooking the lake at the Apple Tree Inn Petoskey. Guests can relax in the indoor pool and hot tub or workout in the fitness centre. Complimentary breakfast is served each morning to all guests. The continental breakfast includes pastries, fresh juice, and coffee. The Apple Tree is 22 km away from Mt. McSauba Recreation Area. Shopping, dining, and entertainment are 4 minutes’ drive away in the Gaslight District.Show full description
Relaxing atmosphere. Great views. Located on 700 feet of Lake Huron property, guests can enjoy balcony views of Lake Huron and Mackinac Island from each room. This property offers a free high speed WiFi, heated indoor pool, two whirlpool tubs and a sauna. Each of the bright and spacious rooms enjoys beautiful views over the lake, free internet access, and free local calls. A complimentary breakfast is served each day , which also features scenic views over the lake. Rooms also feature a private bathroom with hairdryer, as well as a coffee maker, cable TV, and refrigerator. An exercise room is provided at Bavarian Haus Lakefront Inn, along with 2 sundecks for guests to sunbathe on, as well as a volleyball area. Free parking is available at Lakefront Bavarian Haus Inn, as well as room for truck and bus parking. A free shuttle is provided to Mackinac Island Ferries and Kewadin Shores Casino. Fort Michilimackinac State Park is just 6.9 miles away, while Thunder Falls Family Water Park is 9.2 miles from the inn.Show full description
A lovely property right on the lake with beautiful sunset views and convenient proximity to Mackinac island. Enjoying the lakefront views from the private balcony with the sound of the waves during morning coffee is unbeatable!
Lively. Nice surroundings. Located on the shores of Lake Michigan, this St. Joseph resort features both indoor and outdoor pools, a spa, and a restaurant. A balcony with views and a flat-screen cable TV are provided in every room at Inn at Harbor Shores. After a workout, guests can book a spa treatment, sauna time, or salon service with views of the golf course. Free WiFi access is offered in every room at this scenic resort. There is also a coffee machine and refrigerator included in the air-conditioned rooms. Private bathrooms also come with free toiletries. Plank's Tavern is on site and serves American classics for brunch, lunch, and dinner. A fitness centre is available at the Inn at Harbor Shores. The property offers free parking. Harbor Shore Golf Course is adjacent to the property. Downtown St. Joseph can be reached in 4 minutes’ drive.Show full description
Close to beach front. Grand Beach Resort features a private beach, heated indoor pool, and a complimentary breakfast. Guest rooms offer beach or courtyard views. WiFi, cable TV with HBO, refrigerators and coffee makers are provided. A fitness center, hot tub, and arcade are also available to guests. Distance to Popular Attractions: Pirate’s Cove Adventure Golf 0.3 mi Traverse City State Park 0.7 mi Downtown Traverse City 4 mi Music House Museum 4.6 mi The Village at Grand Traverse Commons 5.6 mi . Show full description
Beach front location. Elegant. Located on the shores of West Grand Traverse Bay, this beachside resort features and indoor pool and hot tub. A daily continental breakfast is served, and free Wi-Fi access is available throughout the property. Select rooms feature balconies with lake views. A flat-screen cable TV is provided in every room at Bayshore Resort. For convenience, an iron and hairdryer are included. Guests can relax on the private beach area at Resort Bayshore, or have fun in the on-site games room. The property offers free parking, launderette facilities, and a fitness centre. The hotel is 1.5 km from Dennos Museum Center at Northwestern Michigan College, 4.3 km from Hickory Hills Ski Area and 4.5 km from Great Wolf Lodge Traverse City. Cherry Capital Airport is 4 km away.Show full description
Trendy. Nestled along Houghton Lake, this hotel features a private beach with a dock, an indoor heated pool and hot tub. Rooms offer a balcony with Lake Houghton views or a jetted tub. Guests at Beachfront Hotel Houghton Lake can work out in the on-site gym. The traditionally decorated rooms are equipped with free Wi-Fi and cable TV. A refrigerator and seating area are also included. Guests can enjoy a continental breakfast during their stay. Houghton Lake Beachfront Hotel also offers barbecue grills. Pines Theatre is a 4-minute walk from the hotel. Funland Amusement Park is a 9-minute drive away.Show full description
Boasting a private beach area, barbecue facilities and views of lake, Scenic Drive Resort is located in Muskegon, 18 km from Michigan's Adventure. This beachfront property offers access to free WiFi and free private parking. Featuring family rooms, this property also provides guests with an outdoor fireplace. At the campground, all units are equipped with air conditioning, a seating area, a flat-screen TV with streaming services, a kitchen, a dining area and a private bathroom with a hair dryer, a shower and free toiletries. An oven, a microwave and toaster are also provided, as well as a coffee machine. At the campground, the units have bed linen and towels. Guests at the campground will be able to enjoy activities in and around Muskegon, like hiking. The campground has a picnic area where you can spend a day out in the open. The nearest airport is Muskegon County Airport, 27 km from Scenic Drive Resort.Show full description
Lively. Boasting a beachfront location, this Traverse City hotel features an on-site restaurant and outdoor patio with sun chairs. Many rooms offer lake views and balconies. Central Traverse City is 4 miles away. Free Wi-Fi and cable TV is included in every room at Parkshore Resort. All rooms offer tea and coffee-making facilities and a mini-fridge for added convenience. Parkshore Resort Lounge is located on site and serves steak and seafood options for dinner. Beer, wine, and cocktails are offered, and there is live entertainment on Friday and Saturday nights. A heated indoor pool and hot tub are available to all guests at Traverse City Parkshore Resort. Chateau Chantal Winery is 15 miles away from this hotel. Great Lakes Children’s Museum can be reached in 10 minutes’ drive.Show full description
Boasting a terrace, barbecue facilities and views of river, Keweenaw Waters Resort is situated in Houghton, 22 km from Keweenaw National Historical Park. This beachfront property offers access to free WiFi and free private parking. Guests can use the sauna, or enjoy lake views. At the holiday home, units have air conditioning, a seating area, a flat-screen TV with streaming services, a kitchen, a dining area and a private bathroom with a hair dryer, a shower and free toiletries. A dishwasher, an oven and microwave are also offered, as well as a coffee machine. At the holiday home, every unit comes with bed linen and towels. The nearest airport is Houghton County Memorial Airport, 14 km from the holiday home.Show full description
Featuring a microfarm and fruit orchard with 30 acres of woods, trails and river, Goldberry Woods Bed and Breakfast and Cottages is located just 1 mile away from the beaches and amazing sunsets. Free WiFi access is available. Cottages offer views of the surrounding nature, along with an enclosed porch, barbecue facilities and a fireplace. Every room in this 8-bedroom bed & breakfast provides a private bathroom with a two-person spa bath, artisan bed frames made of local wood, a fireplace and flat-screen TV with satellite channels. This bed & breakfast features farm-to-table ingredients from our fields or nearby farms. Guests can enjoy an array of local wines and snacks at the property’s evening social hour. A communal lounge with couches, plush lounge seating and board games is offered on-site. Complimentary kayaks, canoes and bicycles are available at the property. Goldberry Woods Bed and Breakfast is 15 minutes' drive away from Michigan City, 45 minutes from South Bend, and 60-90 from downtown Chicago.Show full description
Beach front location. Sugar Beach Resort features a private beach, heated indoor pool, and a complimentary breakfast. Guest rooms offer beach or courtyard views. WiFi, cable TV with HBO, refrigerators and coffee makers are provided. A fitness center, hot tub, and arcade are also available to guests. Distance to Popular Attractions: Pirate’s Cove Adventure Golf 0.3 mi Traverse City State Park 0.7 mi Downtown Traverse City 4 mi Music House Museum 4.6 mi The Village at Grand Traverse Commons 5.6 mi . Show full description
Featuring free WiFi, Super 8 St. Ignace offers accommodation overlooking the Macinaw Bridge in Saint Ignace. Guests can enjoy the indoor pool. Some rooms include a seating area for your convenience. Every room includes a private bathroom. A TV with cable channels is featured. You will find a 24-hour front desk at the property. The Ignace Super 8 is minutes from the Mackinac Ferry and offers free shuttles. Mackinac Island is 9 km from Super 8 St. Ignace, while Mackinaw City is 8 km away. Lake Michigan beaches offer family fun, 16 km away from the property. Kewadin Casino is 9 km away.Show full description
Cool. Sleep Inn & Suites Acme – Traverse City is located across from Grand Traverse Bay and minutes from area attractions like the Turtle Creek Casino, Old Mission Peninsula and Chateau Chantal. This hotel offers many amenities, including Free Morning Medley Hot Breakfast, free weekday newspaper, indoor pool, hot tub, fitness centre, outdoor seating area and a 24-hour front desk. The hotel offers rooms with bay views and woodland views. Business travellers will appreciate conveniences like the business centre and access to copy and fax services. The hotel also features a 25-person conference room for meetings and small gatherings. Refrigerator are provided in all rooms. Laundry facilities are located on the property. This hotel is close to Lake Michigan and the Cherry Capital Airport. The hotel is just 15 minutes from Elk Rapids, which features small local shops and the Harbor Days Celebration in August. In July, Traverse City has its national Cherry Festival, featuring parades, music, food and family events. Several golf courses are also nearby.Show full description
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