Name: The Last Resort Motel
Address: 3781 North Oceana Drive, Hart, Michigan, United States of America, Hart, Michigan, US
Price range: $56–$155 per night
Rating: 8.9

What guests think

Travellers describe The Last Resort Motel as a quiet, older roadside property being refreshed by new owners, with simple rooms, friendly service, and generally clean spaces, though experiences can differ between newly renovated and more dated units.

Common drawbacks include small bathrooms, occasional maintenance problems, musty or sulfur odors tied to well water, and inconsistencies in housekeeping or check-in, including limited office hours on some days. Facilities are simple, with outdoor seating areas, a gazebo and fire pit (often with wood provided), and a few park-style grills. The location is convenient for Hart, Pentwater, the Silver Lake Sand Dunes, and a nearby bike path, making it a practical, no-frills base for value-focused travelers.

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Facilities

Guests note simple outdoor amenities such as a gazebo and fire pit (with wood provided) and a few park-style grills.

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Katie

Aug 3, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Cozy motel, 15 minutes away from Silver lake sand dunes. So perfect if you're spending a weekend at the dunes. Right outside of Hart which is a neat little town to vist. I would say this is a really nice place to stay, it was quite, felt safe, they had activities outside, bonfire at night. And the room was clean, sheets smelt clean!

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Frank

May 4, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

A very nice, quiet motel in Hart Michigan. Call on your way in to receive your door key code. There is no need to visit the front desk. Nice, well kept interior furnishings and bedding. Outdoor seating, picnic table a lovely quiet fire pit with all the free wood you need for a restful evening. Stop at Hansens grocery on the road in from Hart for the best deli meats and beer and wine in Michigan. Highly recommend motel

8

Thomas

Aug 27, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Older motel and room was nice. Had nice wood plank flooring, clean, comfortable bed, small bathroom. Shower had new shower head. Water does have an odor of sulfur that is not uncommon to this area. Bring your own bottled water for drinking. Room had nice TV, small fridge and microwave. And a coffee maker. Air conditioner worked very well. Free wifi. Park style grills available for use. You provide the charcoal.

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Lloyd

Sep 23, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Friendly staff! Has a nice gazebo with a fire pit and fire wood provided. I would stay here again.

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Cleanliness

Cleanliness feedback is mixed: many report clean rooms and fresh linens, while others mention musty or drain odors, stained fixtures, pests, or sporadic housekeeping lapses.

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Todd

Aug 14, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The place was perfect for my stay. The ladies in the office were very nice and welcoming! My check in was really easy. The room was very clean and nice. It looked newly renovated. For a place on the roadside it is a really nice place to stay at a great value. I'd definitely recommend it to someone and plan on staying here again when I'm up this way.

10

Katie

Aug 3, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Cozy motel, 15 minutes away from Silver lake sand dunes. So perfect if you're spending a weekend at the dunes. Right outside of Hart which is a neat little town to vist. I would say this is a really nice place to stay, it was quite, felt safe, they had activities outside, bonfire at night. And the room was clean, sheets smelt clean!

8

Elizabeth

Aug 27, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Appreciated that it was clean and had no strong odors.

10

Terry

Nov 10, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

It's a nice cabin like feel. Our room was very clean and everything worked. Check-in was easy and Carrie (owner) was friendly and welcoming.

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kenneth

Jul 11, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

the room was filthy. It smelled stuffy and moldy. The carpet was DISCUSTING. The owner said he would be open on Sunday for ice between 8-11. At 9:30 the closed sign was still on the door . They didn't even open that day. Needed ice the fridge wasn't working well the first night and needed ice to keep everything cool. That didn't happen. The owner said he would refund my money if I wanted to go somewhere else. Everything was BOOKED UP. It was part of the 4th of July week. I would have if I could have found some other motel with a vacancy. But the best part of your motel was leaving.

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Cindy

Jul 1, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

It was clean and the property was nice. The rooms are old however and the bathrooms were very small.

8

Micky

Jan 25, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Nice clean room. a bit dated but nice. We liked it. Nice big bed. All and all we would come back. Plenty of hot water.

6

Tiffany

Aug 4, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Room was nice but bath tub and sink were stained. The facility also runs on well water, very strong smell, difficult to shower or wash hands because of it.

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Gary

Jul 15, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

I liked the remodeled interior of this classic old motel. That said the the horrendous smells from the bathroom drains when using the shower or sink almost ruined my stay.

4

Merry

Sep 3, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Our check in was not exactly friendly, and they switched people in the middle of our check-in. We got to the room, and it smelled horrible, musty and like it hadn't been cleaned. The bathroom was gross and dirty with dirty towels still hanging on the shower rod. Would not recommend.

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Rooms

Rooms are basic and vary from newly refurbished to dated; beds are generally comfortable, but bathrooms and showers tend to be small. Common in-room amenities include a fridge, microwave, and coffee maker, with a few reports of lukewarm showers or awkward curtain/AC placement.

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Todd

Aug 14, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The place was perfect for my stay. The ladies in the office were very nice and welcoming! My check in was really easy. The room was very clean and nice. It looked newly renovated. For a place on the roadside it is a really nice place to stay at a great value. I'd definitely recommend it to someone and plan on staying here again when I'm up this way.

10

Maryhelen

Jun 24, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

It was better then expected. I went there for electric forest and didnt want to camp so i stayed here. They are redoing the rooms and i got a brand new room with new bathroom. Queen size bed perfect for 1 person. I wouldn't have more then 2 ppl in the room cause its small but comfortable. The oweners were really nice and accommodating.

6

George

Jul 14, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

The property looked run down from the outside with lots of weeds in the parking lot and a poor childrens play area in front of the motel. The room was small but clean. The TV had lots of channels I watch. The shower was small and the shower head was so low I had to bend down to get under it. Check in was quick and easy. The room was quiet which may be due to so few rooms being rented. The location was close to many outdoor activities.

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Steve

Mar 19, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

( )Room was very "cozy", well done. fireplace felt really good with snow outside. Great use of space. (-) shower water never got beyond luke-warm. NOT wanted after skiing all day & in the morning to wake up.

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Shelby

Jun 26, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The owner was so lovely, I booked the hotel for my festival the wrong date and she was luckily able to move my reservation. New ownership and definitely a lot cleaner than it was and very welcoming! Very pleased with our stay, the only thing I would’ve liked was better curtains or draw string blinds and the air conditioner gets really hot and the long curtains are resting on it and that made me a bit nervous. They had a fridge inside too which was awesome and just an overall very pleasant stay! Definitely will be back for next years festival!

8

Miriam

Nov 9, 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

Property is older but owners are working on remodeling. They were very friendly and when there was a maintenance issue it was resolved immediately. Bed was very comfortable. One thing that would be nice to have available in the room is a place to hang a few clothes.

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Thomas

Aug 27, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Older motel and room was nice. Had nice wood plank flooring, clean, comfortable bed, small bathroom. Shower had new shower head. Water does have an odor of sulfur that is not uncommon to this area. Bring your own bottled water for drinking. Room had nice TV, small fridge and microwave. And a coffee maker. Air conditioner worked very well. Free wifi. Park style grills available for use. You provide the charcoal.

8

Cindy

Jul 1, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

It was clean and the property was nice. The rooms are old however and the bathrooms were very small.

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Michael

Jul 6, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

This an older roadside motel that was in proximity of an event in the area we were attending. We typically stay at branded hotels as opposed to these smaller i dependent motels, but very limited choice in this remote area. The motel is old and dated on the outside, but our room was re recently refurbished with new floors, paint and beds. Believe the motel recently changed hands and the new owners were extremely pleasant and caring. Room was clean and had a small refrigerator, microwave and keureg coffee maker (with pods supplied)that came in handy. We had friends that attended the same event but chose to stay 40 miles away, while we were very close to our event in Pentwater. You can tell this motel is a work in progress, but was pleasantly surprised.

10

Adrienne

Aug 17, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The motel is newly remodeled and looks great. Very nice stay and close to the bike path.

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Service

Service is widely described as friendly and welcoming, with easy check-in and prompt help when issues arise. Some guests, however, reported unfriendly interactions, reservation mix-ups, or limited office availability (e.g., Sundays).

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Todd

Aug 14, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The place was perfect for my stay. The ladies in the office were very nice and welcoming! My check in was really easy. The room was very clean and nice. It looked newly renovated. For a place on the roadside it is a really nice place to stay at a great value. I'd definitely recommend it to someone and plan on staying here again when I'm up this way.

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Kerry

Jul 24, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

closed on sundays not able to get clean towels or ice and dirty one left on floor until mon

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Shelby

Jun 26, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The owner was so lovely, I booked the hotel for my festival the wrong date and she was luckily able to move my reservation. New ownership and definitely a lot cleaner than it was and very welcoming! Very pleased with our stay, the only thing I would’ve liked was better curtains or draw string blinds and the air conditioner gets really hot and the long curtains are resting on it and that made me a bit nervous. They had a fridge inside too which was awesome and just an overall very pleasant stay! Definitely will be back for next years festival!

10

Cassie

Oct 31, 2024

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Stayed 7 nights

Was able to rest and still take in the area. Will return. Owners were very pleasant.

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Miriam

Nov 9, 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

Property is older but owners are working on remodeling. They were very friendly and when there was a maintenance issue it was resolved immediately. Bed was very comfortable. One thing that would be nice to have available in the room is a place to hang a few clothes.

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Terry

Nov 10, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

It's a nice cabin like feel. Our room was very clean and everything worked. Check-in was easy and Carrie (owner) was friendly and welcoming.

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Patrick

Jul 8, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Excellent service.

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Sue

Oct 26, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

I like the fact that it was away from the road so you didn’t heat traffic. It felt cozy. The room was clean and had everything you needed in there. The owner was so friendly. I have another trip planned to go up there and I will be staying with them for sure great place and great people.

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Merry

Sep 3, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Our check in was not exactly friendly, and they switched people in the middle of our check-in. We got to the room, and it smelled horrible, musty and like it hadn't been cleaned. The bathroom was gross and dirty with dirty towels still hanging on the shower rod. Would not recommend.

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Mary

Aug 1, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Check in went very smoothly; staff was very courteous. This motel was clean, but appearance suggest they are in the process of updating/rehabing the property. There was an issue with the tv; my son went to office and the gentleman promptly remedied the matter--he could watch the baseball game!! I hope they are able to continue updating; great location!

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Location

Convenient for visits to Hart, Pentwater, and the Silver Lake Sand Dunes, with some noting a setting set back from the road. Several mention easy access to a bike path and local outdoor activities.

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George

Jul 14, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

The property looked run down from the outside with lots of weeds in the parking lot and a poor childrens play area in front of the motel. The room was small but clean. The TV had lots of channels I watch. The shower was small and the shower head was so low I had to bend down to get under it. Check in was quick and easy. The room was quiet which may be due to so few rooms being rented. The location was close to many outdoor activities.

10

Katie

Aug 3, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Cozy motel, 15 minutes away from Silver lake sand dunes. So perfect if you're spending a weekend at the dunes. Right outside of Hart which is a neat little town to vist. I would say this is a really nice place to stay, it was quite, felt safe, they had activities outside, bonfire at night. And the room was clean, sheets smelt clean!

10

Frank

May 4, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

A very nice, quiet motel in Hart Michigan. Call on your way in to receive your door key code. There is no need to visit the front desk. Nice, well kept interior furnishings and bedding. Outdoor seating, picnic table a lovely quiet fire pit with all the free wood you need for a restful evening. Stop at Hansens grocery on the road in from Hart for the best deli meats and beer and wine in Michigan. Highly recommend motel

10

Julie

Jun 5, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

Very peaceful and close to Pentwater and Silver Lake. Met some nice people who were also staying there. Definitely recommend.

10

Jason

Aug 2, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The new owners seem real down to earth nice people really working hard to fix it back up and it's about 15 mins from sliver lake

8

Michael

Jul 6, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

This an older roadside motel that was in proximity of an event in the area we were attending. We typically stay at branded hotels as opposed to these smaller i dependent motels, but very limited choice in this remote area. The motel is old and dated on the outside, but our room was re recently refurbished with new floors, paint and beds. Believe the motel recently changed hands and the new owners were extremely pleasant and caring. Room was clean and had a small refrigerator, microwave and keureg coffee maker (with pods supplied)that came in handy. We had friends that attended the same event but chose to stay 40 miles away, while we were very close to our event in Pentwater. You can tell this motel is a work in progress, but was pleasantly surprised.

10

Adrienne

Aug 17, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The motel is newly remodeled and looks great. Very nice stay and close to the bike path.

10

Sue

Oct 26, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

I like the fact that it was away from the road so you didn’t heat traffic. It felt cozy. The room was clean and had everything you needed in there. The owner was so friendly. I have another trip planned to go up there and I will be staying with them for sure great place and great people.

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Mary

Aug 1, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Check in went very smoothly; staff was very courteous. This motel was clean, but appearance suggest they are in the process of updating/rehabing the property. There was an issue with the tv; my son went to office and the gentleman promptly remedied the matter--he could watch the baseball game!! I hope they are able to continue updating; great location!

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The Last Resort Motel

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