Top 10 hotels in Southwest Michigan, United States

April 2, 2023 Etsuko Causey

Discover the best hotels in Southwest Michigan, Michigan including Yelton Manor Boutique Hotel B&B, Historic Hotel Nichols, The Inn at Harbor Shores Resort, Boulevard Inn, Tru by Hilton Saint Joseph, SpringHill Suites by Marriott St. Joseph Benton Harbor, Hampton Inn South Haven, Holiday Inn Express & Suites St. Joseph, Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, South Haven, MI, Fairfield Inn & Suites New Buffalo.
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1. Yelton Manor Boutique Hotel B&B

140 N Shore Dr, South Haven, MI 49090-1135
Excellent
95%
Good
2%
Satisfactory
2%
Poor
1%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

5 based on 967 reviews

Yelton Manor Boutique Hotel B&B

All adult, boutique hotel luxury lodging, two Lake Michigan beach-side mansions, 17 gorgeous rooms, named "Top of the Crop in Luxury Inns" by The Chicago Tribune and consistently ranked #1 lodging in Michigan by TripAdvisor! Expansive gardens, lovely decor, porches and parlors, farm fresh homemade food, 1000's of books. All rooms have private bath. Closest B&B in South Haven to sandy, sunset beaches of Lake Michigan. Private, free, off-street parking on quiet corner away from noisy resort nightlife, festivals and harbor but walkable to restaurants, shopping, wineries and attractions.

Perfect getaway!

Reviewed By splurgeindiana

This is lovely bed and breakfast, conveniently located to the beach as well as shops and restaurants. David greeted us and was very attentive during our short stay. We never met the owners of the place, but that didn’t detract from our experience. Our room was very nice and stocked with everything we needed. Very, very clean and comfortable. Breakfast was simple, but fresh. We will definitely return and hopefully stay longer! Thank you for a great time!!

2. Historic Hotel Nichols

201 Center St At the corner of Center St and Williams St, South Haven, MI 49090-1311 1 (269) 241-3543
Excellent
62%
Good
21%
Satisfactory
9%
Poor
3%
Terrible
5%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 356 reviews

Historic Hotel Nichols

Hotel Nichols is located in the heart of downtown South Haven, but after you walk into our doors you may not feel the need to go anywhere since you will have everything you need; complimentary made-to-order breakfast daily between memorial day and labor day and a staff that is ready to cater to you. Also included in the room rate is a happy hour consisting of wine, beer, hors d'oeuvres and other tasty options. Happy hours are Friday and Saturday from 5pm-7pm. We recently finished renovations to our Green Room, now known as Haven Room. As well as our Blue Room, A.K.A Webster Room. As a team we are committed to revitalizing Hotel Nichols, while maintaining its history and charm for future generations. Let the team at the Historic Hotel Nichols earn your business and trust with an amazing and memorable stay at the most historic hotel South Haven has to offer!

We Would Stay Here Again!

Reviewed By Kimberly K

We were in town for one night to hang out with some friends and we all stayed at Historic Hotel Nichols. We enjoyed some wine during happy hour Friday night and then walked to a local restaurant for dinner. The sunset over Lake Michigan from the bluff at South Beach was spectacular! We drove around the area site seeing and then returned to Historic Hotel Nichols and enjoyed visiting in the lobby which overlooks a downtown street. We stayed in Room #9, The Haven Room. It was nicely decorated and the king size bed was comfortable. In the morning, we enjoyed donuts and fresh coffee in the lobby before walking to a restaurant for breakfast. Maegan and her staff are very friendly and it was a pleasure to engage them in conversation. She and her staff are also very knowledgeable of the history of Hotel Nichols which was very interesting to hear. My husband and I commented that we would certainly stay at Historic Hotel Nichols again. Oh, and the cookies in our room at check in were yummy! :)

3. The Inn at Harbor Shores Resort

800 Whitwam Dr, Saint Joseph, MI 49085-1105 1 (269) 983-1111
Excellent
58%
Good
23%
Satisfactory
10%
Poor
5%
Terrible
3%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 346 reviews

The Inn at Harbor Shores Resort

The Inn at Harbor Shores opened in May 2014 and is Southwest Michigan's only AAA 4 Diamond Resort and most exciting venue to stay, play, retreat, and eat. Situated on a harbor just 1/4 mile to Lake Michigan, The Inn at Harbor Shores features a marina, waterfront restaurant called Plank's Tavern, dockside bar, full service spa, Rise & Vine- a coffee shop & wine bar, area shuttle, meeting & special event space, a line up of entertainment and events, 12 miles of walking trails, water sports rentals with launch, bicycle rental, beaches and shops within a 5 minute drive, and championship Jack Nicklaus golf course (hosting The KitchenAid Sr PGA Championship on even years 2012 through 2024). All guestrooms at The Inn feature a sliding glass door leading to a private balcony, undercounter refrigerator, Keurig coffee maker, all Michigan art, and more. Complimentary wi-fi, fitness center, outdoor pool, indoor pool, indoor/outdoor whirlpool, complimentary (seasonal) s'mores and drip coffee for guests, and well-lit parking round out the guest's experience. The Inn emulates an over-scaled lakeside cottage influenced by the classic coastal architecture of late 19th and early 20th century Lake Michigan hotels yet features all the conveniences of modern day.

Not the room we reserved

Reviewed By 22juleeb

The hotel itself is pretty nice and clean. My kids liked the pool and the indoor/outdoor hottub. The fitness center was small but nicer than most hotel fitness center. The restaurant was OK and with very limited hours (but we were there in late March). We booked a family suite because we needed the separate bedroom, but ended up with an accessible suite and we were told that we couldn't switch rooms (which we requested as soon as we saw the bathroom). It had an accessible shower which was even with the bathroom floor so water got everywhere (we have kids, which is why we got the family suite). There was also no way to stand under the water the shower unless you were sitting in the shower chair. There was very little water pressure. We've stayed in campgrounds with nicer showers. There is one towel rack for a room that can fit 6 people. It sounds nit picky but lack of space to hang things up is one of my biggest issues with some hotels. There was no where to hang Towels or swimsuits. The closet only had a bar too low to hang most things. There was a light that stayed on if you opened the closet door. There was also a light in the bathroom that never went off. There was no mirror in the bedroom. The location was good but that room was definitely not worth what we paid for (and it wasn't the room we reserved).

4. Boulevard Inn

521 Lake Blvd, Saint Joseph, MI 49085-1311
Excellent
34%
Good
39%
Satisfactory
15%
Poor
7%
Terrible
5%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 337 reviews

Boulevard Inn

We invite you to relax in our newly remodeled all-suite accommodations at The Boulevard Inn, ideally nestled atop the bluff overlooking Lake Michigan. Allow our courteous staff to anticipate your needs and exceed your expectations! Quaint shops, gorgeous beaches, and an abundance of dining options are located just a short walk from our hotel in St. Joseph, Michigan. While you're here, delight in lunch, dinner or cocktails served in the area’s most highly regarded restaurant. Our signature style takes advantage of local, fresh, seasonal ingredients simply and elegantly prepared.

Horrible nightly disruptions

Reviewed By Kenthecarman06

Very disappointed. PEOPLE BEWARE! There are active nightly trains here. Stayed 2 nights, Friday and Saturday and each night was woken up @ 2:30 am by a train conductor blowing his horn. I explained my displeasure upon checking out and was told(verbatim) " I will let the gm know, but we can't control the train schedule."(with a very smug attitude). I replied, I understand that, but you can also be transparent and let guests know, nightly disruptions are not uncommon due to frequent train activity. No where upon booking reservations was this me tioned. What was supposed to be a relaxing getaway, turned into a non-sleeping exhausting weekend. And then not to be offered any kind of discount or apology for this issue. People, please be aware before you stay here!!!!!!!

5. Tru by Hilton Saint Joseph

2683 W Marquette Woods Rd, Stevensville, MI 49127-9326 1 (844) 878-9688
Excellent
54%
Good
23%
Satisfactory
5%
Poor
13%
Terrible
5%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 61 reviews

Tru by Hilton Saint Joseph

Tru by Hilton in Saint Joseph, Stevensville is ideally located right off I-94 Exit 23. in the Heart of great Southwest Michigan's sunset coast with close proximity to Lake Michigan beaches, golf courses, state parks, world class wineries and breweries. It is also close to major industries like Whirlpool, Bosch, Leco and Spectrum Hospital. This modern facility features well appointed rooms with free Wi-Fi, Mobile Connected rooms, flat screen TVs, micro-fridges and mobile desks. Complimentary amenities include parking, hot breakfast, heated indoor pool, a 24/7 fitness centre , market place and coin operated guest laundry.

John is the best!!

Reviewed By indianasunshine261

We stayed at this hotel last year and booked again this year. Four of us on a girls weekend. Hotel is very clean and the staff is great. John went out of his way to accommodate us and gave us lots of suggestions and helpful tips. THIS is what customer service is all about. Thank you John for all you do!! Also the woman running the breakfast in the morning was super. Sunday she was understaffed and but she kept on hustling and had a smile on her face. Great job all!!

6. SpringHill Suites by Marriott St. Joseph Benton Harbor

1255 Cinema Way, Benton Harbor, MI 49022
Excellent
70%
Good
16%
Satisfactory
9%
Poor
3%
Terrible
3%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 229 reviews

SpringHill Suites by Marriott St. Joseph Benton Harbor

Experience SpringHill Suites by Marriott®, an all-suite hotel near Whirlpool and Silver Beach, all at an affordable price. Work or relax with complimentary Wi-Fi and new breakfast offering fresh, hot and healthy options.

Nice size room n comfy furniture

Reviewed By ljretires

We were greeted by very nice person. Found out they had pool but we didn’t use it. When we came back inside with our suitcases we noticed they had a outside fire pit and barbecue grill. It was surrounded by a wall for a little privacy. Room was nice and roomy. It had a couch which was comfortable so was the bed. There was a desk with a partition that would block the light from where the bed was. The TV was in a weird spot. Refrigerator had no freezer compartment but they did have ice maker. We were on the second floor. Shower nice but towels were rough n small. The AC or heating unit was very noisy. Rugs were clean. They had a safe in the closet. Even had a shelf above AC unit.

7. Hampton Inn South Haven

04299 Cecilia Drive, South Haven, MI 49090 1 (855) 605-0317
Excellent
45%
Good
30%
Satisfactory
13%
Poor
7%
Terrible
5%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 499 reviews

Hampton Inn South Haven

The Hampton Inn South Haven hotel in Michigan is located off I-196 Exit (north or south) Exit 20 (Phoenix Road) near beautiful Lake Michigan. The Hampton Inn hotel is 1 mile from downtown and 5 miles from South Haven Airport. South Haven, Michigan area attractions include antique shops, Fideland Fun Park, South Haven Lighthouse and Van Buren State Park. Enjoy dining options around South Haven, Michigan including: Big Boy, McDonald's, Taco Bell, or the Black River Inn, and Clementines, high-speed internet access and hot breakfast. The Michigan Hampton Inn South Haven feature 62 rooms, including some with whirlpool, 24-hour coffee service in the lobby, indoor pool, spa and exercise facility and meeting facilities. The Hampton Inn South Haven amenities include deluxe complimentary continental breakfast buffet, local calls, USA Today, in-room movies, coffeemaker, iron, hair dryer, computer data port phones and TV with cable.

Good customer service clean rooms!

Reviewed By thalerlauren

Great costumer service and the room was larger than we expected. Very clean and they are welcoming. The jacuzzi room was fantastic for a night as a couple. Very quiet and nice you definitely won’t be bothered here.

8. Holiday Inn Express & Suites St. Joseph

3019 Lakeshore Dr, Saint Joseph, MI 49085-2659
Excellent
52%
Good
30%
Satisfactory
10%
Poor
4%
Terrible
3%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 437 reviews

Holiday Inn Express & Suites St. Joseph

The Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites St. Joseph offers beautiful accommodations for a night, a business trip or an entire vacation. Our hotel offers free high-speed Internet access, a fitness center, indoor pool and hot tub, and a business center. Overlooking Lake Michigan, our hotel is minutes from Family Fun's top rated Silver Beach, Curious Kid's Museum, the historic North Pier Lighthouse, Warren Dunes, New Buffalo's Four Winds Casino, and quaint downtown St. Joseph, where there are numerous sidewalk cafes, restaurants, art galleries, antiques, and unique shops for all ages. Our St. Joseph hotel is conveniently located near Whirlpool, Leco, Bosch, AEP D.C. Cook Plant and Lakeland Hospital. Our event space and outstanding service makes the St. Joseph Holiday Inn Express & Suites 'The Place to Meet'. Our staff will coordinate every detail of your event making us the best St. Joseph hotel for meetings, banquets, reunions, showers, conferences, and family gatherings. Come and stay at the hotel to enjoy St. Joseph's outstanding annual events including Krasl Art Fair on the Bluff, The Venetian Festival, Whirlpool Steelhead Triathlon, and Tri-State Regatta. St. Joseph Holiday Inn Express & Suites: everything you expect...and much more!

A nice place to visit

Reviewed By 4Hfriend

I had a two night stay here with family members. The location was great--a two mile straight shot from the hotel to the main shopping/restaurant area and the beach. It is across the street from the lake. There was an indoor pool which we did not use. The breakfast bar was well stocked and had some hot dishes as well as the usual items. The staff was friendly and helpful. I would stay here on a return trip to St. Joseph.

9. Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, South Haven, MI

1741 Phoenix Road, South Haven, MI 49090 1 (269) 256-1080
Excellent
30%
Good
36%
Satisfactory
20%
Poor
7%
Terrible
7%
Overall Ratings

3.5 based on 234 reviews

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, South Haven, MI

Start your vacation at our family-friendly hotel in South Haven. Your Lake Michigan adventures begin just off I-196 at the Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, South Haven, MI. Situated less than 10 minutes from the white sands of North Beach and South Beach, our hotel makes a convenient home base for your family vacation or friends' getaway. When you've had your fill of sun and sand, venture into charming downtown South Haven, where you can savor an ice-cream cone, sip a craft beer, or shop for a new swimsuit. And since the city is located along the Lake Michigan Shore Wine Trail, it's easy to plan stops at any of the 15 wineries dotted along the route. Cap off your afternoon at the beach with a refreshing drink or a treat from our 24-hour snack shop. Looking for some rainy day fun? Let your kids splash around the indoor pool while you make dinner reservations using free Wi-Fi. Your mornings can begin with a heart-pumping workout in our fitness center, open 24 hours.

Left Me Homeless

Reviewed By RichS6789

I had a reservation for Sunday, May 29, 2022. Went to hotel and front desk said they were oversold by 3 hotel rooms; and had no room available for me. They offered for me to stay in Holland (45 mins away) or at an unsafe sister property in South Haven (They said unsafe not me!!!). At that point, I was 4 hours from home with no place to stay. What is the point of a reservation without an available room? Prior to my reservation date, the hotel sent me multiple emails stating there would be a full day charge for a no show. But when they were a no show, what do I get back in return? A 45 minute trip to Holland with $4.60 a gallon gas? Really poor customer service!!!!!

10. Fairfield Inn & Suites New Buffalo

11400 Holiday Dr, New Buffalo, MI 49117-8224
Excellent
44%
Good
35%
Satisfactory
14%
Poor
4%
Terrible
4%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 353 reviews

Fairfield Inn & Suites New Buffalo

Fairfield Inn & Suites New Buffalo is an excellent choice for travelers visiting New Buffalo, offering a family-friendly environment alongside many helpful amenities designed to enhance your stay. Rooms at Fairfield Inn & Suites New Buffalo Hotel provide a flat screen TV and air conditioning, and guests can stay connected with free wifi. In addition, while staying at Fairfield Inn & Suites New Buffalo guests have access to a 24 hour front desk, newspaper, and a gift shop. You can also enjoy a pool and free breakfast. Need a place to park? Free parking is available at Fairfield Inn & Suites New Buffalo Hotel. During your visit, be sure to check out one of New Buffalo's popular oyster restaurants such as Copper Rock Steakhouse and Skip's Restaurant & Catering, all a short distance from Fairfield Inn & Suites New Buffalo. Should time allow, Oselka Marina is a popular marina that is relatively easy to get to. Enjoy your stay in New Buffalo!

Great location for concerts at Four Winds.

Reviewed By UrsulaRules

We stayed at the RI New Buffalo while attending a concert at Four Winds. The hotel was clean and in great condition. The staff was friendly, professional and helpful. Our room was right off the elevator and we never heard a sound. There was a nice variety of options for breakfast and the coffee was delicious! We will definitely stay again!

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