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The Saugatuck Retro Resort Motel

2.0 star property
Motel in Saugatuck with free parking

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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

  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included

Room options

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Room, 1 Queen Bed | Free WiFi, bed sheets

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

Map
6190 Blue Star Highway, Saugatuck, MI, 49453

What's nearby

  • 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
  • Oval Beach - 7 min drive - 7.8 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Burger King - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪The Grill @ Clearbrook - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Biggby Coffee - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Wicks Park Bar & Grille - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Southerner - ‬5 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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The price is ₩145,229
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includes taxes & fees
Nov 26 - Nov 27
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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

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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Saugatuck Retro
The Saugatuck Resort Motel
The Saugatuck Retro Resort
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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

Eco-friendliness

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Kristi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice renovated roadside motel with beautiful property and pool and friendly, informative staff. Rooms are small as old roadside motel rooms are, but nicely furnished and it was quiet when we were there. Would definitely return!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 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

Guy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A delightful re-tooling of an extraordinarily well-sited property—comforting landscaping with big trees. Peaceful and comfortable unit. The fastest check-in ever!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 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

Jennifer

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

6/10 Okay

Bradford

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Not retro just junky
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tammy

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

Cute place

Great little place for a short stay!!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chasity

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We made a last minute decision to go to a festival, there weren’t many options so we jumped and booked our weekend here. I’m so happy we did!! Rob was amazing to work with and gave us some amazing info about the area. The grounds were absolutely stunning, the pool was beautiful and our room was perfect!! We definitely found our new place to get away and relax!! Thank you Rob!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was so nice to be out away from the crowds.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

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

Barbara

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

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My wife and I liked the landscape, the pool was very refreshing. Retro Rob and the staff were very helpful and polite.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

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

10/10 Excellent

Kyle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a fantastic time! Perfect weekend getaway from Chicago. We met some really cool people and will definitely be back. Thanks Retro Rob for having such a cool spot. Cheers
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Looking for a quiet, friendly, immaculate, no-frills, reasonably priced stay? This is it. The staff (Rob is his name) is just great and he runs a wonderful establishment. Highest recommendation!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Maria

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

Retro Rob ROCKS!!

AMAZING EXPERIENCE!! ROB WAS INCREDIBLE!! Accommodations and feeling welcome even before we made it to MI! Gave us perfect suggestions to visit and do during our trip… All was to perfection! Rob exceeded our expectations and forever gained our trust. We will definitely be back! GO RETRO ROB!!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

6/10 Okay

Anita

The bathroom was not updated around the sink. The room was extremely small, room only for the bed and a dresser. The pool was nice but it was the only amenity.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Kristina

Liked: Cleanliness
I thought that I was getting a room with a king sized bed but did not. The only chairs to sit in within the room are lawn chairs. Low water pressure and not enough hot water in the morning to shower comfortably. No morning coffee available until 9 a.m., we had to drive to the gas station. The bed was comfortable, but I probably won't return.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dima

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great stay, this was our first time in a motel in over 20 years. Rob’s service is amazing, he helped answer any of our questions and we had a great conversation! Our room was cozy and clean! We didn’t use the pool due to the weather but it looked nice and warm. Would definitely recommend a stay and would come back here again!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 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

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

8/10 Good

Lisa

Comfortable room, however, the loud refrigerator that cycled throughout the night and thin walls caused us to have a less than pleasant night’s sleep.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

LISA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Retro Rob is awesome! He helped us with restaurant recommendations, how to get to the best beaches. We met some great people at the resort bon fire. Had a great time in Saugatuck!!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025