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American Inn and Suites Houghton Lake

2.5 star property
Travelers start their mornings with a hearty breakfast buffet at this welcoming hotel, then choose between relaxing in the spa tub or energizing at the gym

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American Inn and Suites near Houghton Lake combines comfort with convenience. Guests enjoy a complimentary breakfast buffet, indoor pool, spa tub, gym, and 24-hour business center. Helpful staff and on-site laundry facilities enhance the experience.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Private Bathroom | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Private Bathroom

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(67 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • 322 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(78 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • 322 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(11 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
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About the neighborhood

Houghton Lake is home to American Inn and Suites Houghton Lake. Brian's Lakeside Marina and Quest Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Houghton Lake Flats Flooding State Wildlife Management Area and Houghton Lake Wildlife Research Area. Enjoy the area's slopes with snowboarding and a ski area, and don't miss out on the snow tubing and snowmobiling. Visit our Houghton Lake travel guide
Map
200 Cloverleaf Ln, Houghton Lake, MI, 48629

What's nearby

  • Houghton Lake
    12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Houghton Lake Wildlife Research Area
    18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Houghton Lake Flats Flooding State Wildlife Management Area
    1 min drive - 1.1 km
  • Brian's Lakeside Marina
    2 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Quest Golf Club
    2 min drive - 1.8 km

Getting around

  • Saginaw, MI (MBS-MBS Intl.)
    76 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's
    4 min walk
  • Arby's
    9 min drive
  • Northshore Lounge
    9 min drive
  • MJ's Eatery
    3 min drive
  • Taco Bell
    10 min drive

About this property

American Inn and Suites Houghton Lake

Property highlights
Take advantage of a free breakfast buffet, a playground, and laundry facilities at American Inn and Suites Houghton Lake. For some rest and relaxation, visit the hot tub. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a gym and a 24-hour business center.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • An indoor pool
  • Free self parking
  • RV/bus/truck parking, a vending machine, and free newspapers
  • A banquet hall, laundry services, and a front-desk safe
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All 68 rooms boast comforts such as air conditioning and separate sitting areas, as well as perks like free WiFi. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean rooms at the property.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and hair dryers
  • TVs with cable channels
  • Separate sitting areas, mini fridges, and microwaves

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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
  • RV/bus/truck parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 6:00 AM to 9:30 AM

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Hot tub
  • Indoor pool
  • Playground

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge
  • Playground

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • 24-hour business center
  • Conference space

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 2 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2000
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Free local calls
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

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

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 25 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 25 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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, 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; cash is not accepted
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Comfort Inn Hotel Houghton Lake
Comfort Inn Houghton Lake
Houghton Lake Comfort Inn
Houghton Lake Comfort Suites
American Inn Houghton Lake
American Houghton Lake
American Inn Suites Houghton Lake
American And Suites Houghton
American Inn and Suites Houghton Lake Hotel
American Inn and Suites Houghton Lake Houghton Lake
American Inn and Suites Houghton Lake Hotel Houghton Lake

Frequently asked questions

Does American Inn and Suites Houghton Lake have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool.

Is American Inn and Suites Houghton Lake pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total). There's a fee of USD 25 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at American Inn and Suites Houghton Lake?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at American Inn and Suites Houghton Lake?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is American Inn and Suites Houghton Lake located?

Situated in Houghton Lake, this hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Houghton Lake and Houghton Lake Flats Flooding State Wildlife Management Area. Lake Township Hall and Brian's Lakeside Marina are also within 1 mi (2 km).

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Reviews

American Inn and Suites Houghton Lake Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.6

Cleanliness

8.4

Location

9.0

Staff & service

8.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 491 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 333 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 117 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 37 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 24 out of 1002 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Brandis

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was comfortable!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The rooms were very nice and the staff was friendly and very helpful
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anjanette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean, friendly staff
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

mary

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quick overnight stay. Friendly staff. The desk manager had kindly turned the room heat on an hour before check in, on a 14 degree day. Clean room, comfortable bed. Recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Robert

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

We have stayed here 3 times now

Breakfast was ok, but not special. Great service and location.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Tammy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel for a last minute trip. The hotel was clean and comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and Stephanie was very welcoming. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Right off the highway, fast easy check in room was clean. Beds were a little soft and the pool was a little cool but maybe just me😁.I would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff who checked me in was verry nice and accommodating. however, the Hot tub was a warm tub, I assume it was due to the kids popping in and out of the pool and tub. however over all I'd come again. PS I don't remember her name but KEEP HER!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jody

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was very quiet and clean
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pet friendly and fair price. Room was clean. Staff is nice
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The bed was so soft and the staff was really nice.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diane

Liked: Amenities
Beautiful, immaculate, and very cozy and comfortable place to stay. This would be my top choice in the whole area of Roscommon County. Staff was wonderful, welcoming, and very professional. I would recommend American Inn to anyone and everyone.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Joann

Good location
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
my room was very clean. The staff was friendly, responded very nicely to requests and also gave friendly advice about the area
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Santosh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Rhonda

The room was in good condition Front desk attendant was very nice and helpful. You could improve on you breakfast the bagels were VERY stale and hard. You were enable to eat them . A better variety of pop in yout soda machine. Better variety of snacks in your snack Machine
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a comfortable and quiet stay, serving as a halfway point between Minnesota and New York.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amber

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

Great stay as always

This was my 4th or 5th time staying at this hotel and as always never disappointed in my stay. I always feel welcome and it is always very quiet and clean.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

kent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Did an overnight stay and the hotels was affordable, clean, and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Brenda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pool and hot tub were very enjoyable.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service

Comfortable stay with nice hot showers

Hotel was clean and beds were comfortable. The only complaint that I have is front staff lady was not friendly at all big turn off. I would stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved that the staff was informative and friendly.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, friendly staff. Great place for the cost.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Amenities
Clean facilities and friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025