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The Saugatuck Retro Resort Motel

2.0 star property
Nature lovers find a peaceful retreat at this resort motel with its seasonal pool and garden - a perfect base for unwinding after exploring the area

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The Saugatuck Retro Resort Motel offers travelers a genuine retreat with its quiet garden setting and refreshing seasonal pool. Guests appreciate the practical touches of free WiFi and parking while staying close to Lake Michigan's shores.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(26 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Microwave
Satellite channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Microwave
Satellite channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Microwave
Satellite channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
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About the neighborhood

Saugatuck is home to The Saugatuck Retro Resort Motel. Lake Michigan and Saugatuck Dunes State Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Holland Community Aquatic Center and Forever Curious Children's Museum. Craigs Cruisers and Sundae Sundae Golf Golf are also worth visiting. Visit our Saugatuck travel guide
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Map
6190 Blue Star Highway, Saugatuck, MI, 49453

What's nearby

  • Enjoy a stunning sunset on Lake Michigan. $8 to enter the beach but good for the whole day.
    Oval Beach
    7 min drive - 7.8 km
  • Ravines Golf Club
    18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Farview Nature Park
    18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Butler Street
    5 min drive - 6.0 km
  • Saugatuck Center For the Arts
    5 min drive - 8.2 km

Getting around

  • Holland Station
    13 min drive
  • Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)
    44 min drive

Restaurants

  • Burger King
    2 min drive
  • The Butler
    6 min drive
  • Biggby Coffee
    2 min drive
  • Spectators University Sportsbar
    2 min drive
  • Wicks Park Bar & Grille
    6 min drive

About this property

The Saugatuck Retro Resort Motel

Motel near Lake Michigan
The Saugatuck Retro Resort Motel provides a garden and more. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks like:
  • A seasonal outdoor pool
  • Free self parking
Room features
All guestrooms at The Saugatuck Retro Resort Motel offer comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi.
Extra amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with tubs or showers
  • Flat-screen TVs with satellite channels
  • Refrigerators, microwaves, and daily housekeeping

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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

Things to do

  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area

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 (single-level property)

More

  • 1 floor
  • 2 buildings
  • Built in 1953
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5 PM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 5 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

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

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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
The seasonal pool will be open from May 27 to September 17

Property is also known as

Saugatuck Resort
Saugatuck Resort Motel
The Saugatuck Resort
Saugatuck Retro Resort Motel
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Frequently asked questions

Does The Saugatuck Retro Resort Motel have a pool?

Yes, this property has a seasonal outdoor pool.

Is The Saugatuck Retro Resort Motel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Saugatuck Retro Resort Motel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at The Saugatuck Retro Resort Motel?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Saugatuck Retro Resort Motel located?

Situated in Saugatuck, this motel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Farview Nature Park and Ravines Golf Club. Clearbrook Golf Club and Tails 'n' Trails Dog Park are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Reviews

The Saugatuck Retro Resort Motel Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

9.2

Location

9.6

Staff & service

9.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 232 out of 313 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 54 out of 313 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 17 out of 313 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 313 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 313 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Erin

Liked: Cleanliness
Great customer service and great motel
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The motel is set back from the road with lovely wooded, landscape property. Easy check in process and great communication!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place. Love the small outdoor pool and music. Bossa nova and Sinatra set the mood. Beautiful flowers everywhere.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

VICKI

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
It was nice & clean! The only thing was it smelled musty and the AC was loud. Cute place though
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a beautiful property in which the owner, Retro Rob, has done everything right to make your stay welcoming and relaxing. The rooms are simple but you have everything you could need and more. And you can use the $1 bus service, the Interurban, to go all over Saugatuck/Douglas.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place!! Girls trip, Loved the vibe of the motel. Great location right off the interstate. Rob gave great recommendations for places to eat and see.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mari

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great weekend getaway. Loved everything about the Retro Motel, it was clean and comfy, pool is fab, good location but the best part about it was Rob! What a kind, caring soul - the world could use more humans like him!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything about our stay was wonderful. The surounding grounds was beautiful. I think we loved the pool area and fire pit was a nice surprise. I would highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
This is a nice looking property with pretty landscaping, and plenty of spaces to be social with other guests. The staff was nice, though office hours are limited. The room had a bed, large dresser, small refrigerator, microwave and bathroom. Two chairs outside each room in front of the cars. I always like to have a table and chairs in my room. The only seating option inside the room, is on the bed. The location is convenient and the bike bath runs right along. There is a coffee and bike shop with rentals close by too.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Todd

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely place. Met great people. Close to the water and all the offerings of the town. Rob is awesome. Will be returning next summer.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Amenities
Such a cute place! I had a great nights sleep on the most comfortable bed!! The host was very helpful and morning coffee was a special bonus!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful , clean and friendly!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Beverly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I was going to have a later check-in, Rob called to check on my drive and see how we were and how much longer it was going to be before we were there. He left a local map for us and spent time talking to us to make sure we knew where to go for dinner and had everything we needed. He went above and beyond to make sure our stay was fantastic! The rooms were cute, very well kept, and very clean. Wonderful place to stay!!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fabulous place to stay the grounds are beautiful the rooms are extremely clean and the pool is perfect. Rob is so friendly and helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
fun hotel with friendly staff. Pool is set in the middle of the property and is surrounded by mature trees. Could have done without the Frank Sinatra music playing all day long. Yes, I understand it is a 'retro motel' and that music could be appeopriate but it was a bit much for me. Room was clean and comfortable. Bed was ok, but would have liked some better pillows. No coffee until 9am - in the office. Affordable, and beautiful property. Overall a pretty nice motel.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristianne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Second time staying here. Cute place. Extremely clean!
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

mari

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rob made our staff perfect. It is a warm, relaxing fun place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Barbara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy parking. Clean. Beautiful pool area.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Kerry

Liked: Cleanliness

If you can’t find a hotel..

For a motel stay, place was very clean and appeared recently updated. Onsite property also clean and kept up. Outdoor sitting area with fire pit. Friendly staff. Would stay there again if needed.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Just as advertised - clean, newly renovated, gorgeous surrounds, excellent host (Rob). Room was a typical old-school motel room, renovated in a cool, clean way. Immaculate!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love the little pool, the flowers, and the outdoors music playlist with bossa nova, Sinatra, & French favorites
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful place to stay,pretty grounds, sit right outside your room. Rob was an excellent host ! I will stay there from now on.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lesa

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

Peace and calm

This trip was exactly what we needed. It was a little slice of calm and peace. Rob was extremely helpful and attentive to our needs. The place was clean and just a lovely peaceful place.
Our patio outside our room
Courtyard view
Our room
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

sean

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

Sadly I was unable to swim but..

An amazing stay that we hope to reurn for longer next year. Great location close to the strip, wonderful property with everything we could have wanted. Climate was great, good people, nice fire. Rooms are modern and well equipped.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The owner of the Saugatuck Retro Motel was very helpful and friendly and gave us some good advice on local dining and parking. The room was immaculate and the bed very comfortable. The grounds are especially beautiful, serene, quiet, and park like. Highly recommend
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023