Name: Manistee Inn & Marina
Address: 378 River Street, Manistee, Michigan, United States of America, Manistee, Michigan, US
Price range: $60–$179 per night
Rating: 8.43

What guests think

At Manistee Inn & Marina, reviewers consistently praise the central riverfront location and easy parking, and describe friendly staff alongside recurring concerns about limited front-desk availability, especially in the evening and early morning.

Many guests find the rooms basic and spacious, though numerous reviews cite very soft or sagging mattresses, occasional low shower pressure, and some noise or dated touches. A few reviews note dusty areas, bathroom grime, or a musty odor. There is no traditional breakfast—expect coffee and light snacks only—but numerous restaurants are an easy walk. Overall, expect a no-frills, walkable stay centered on location and value.

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Facilities

Parking is easy and often under-deck. The riverfront setting offers boat slips and related amenities, but overall facilities are basic.

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10

James

Jul 7, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Tight parking

10

John

Jul 11, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Perfect location you could walk to everything!! Just what you need for a night stay and you can even dock your boat.

10

Anne

Oct 28, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Courteous and friendly staff, took the time to give me recommendations for local sites. Great location with convenient parking.

8

Michael

Oct 15, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Safe parking

10

mary

Oct 3, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Easy parking, room was clean, overlooking the river was a bonus, convenient street walking for a meal or shopping.

8

Kristin

Jun 4, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great location. A little older property and operations. You get a physical key. Also went to use the hair dryer and the entire thing came off the wall. Microwave and fridge in room. Beds were comfy. Walked to everything. Parking seemed a little limited but I think there was more parking under the deck. Coffee nook for the morning. Staff asked about our room after we checked in which was nice.

10

Pamela

Sep 8, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

Employees were above & beyond with friendly service. Room was very clean. Beds were squishy & pillows were thick - I liked, husband not so much. River view - Amazing! Loved the River walk just outside the door. There was picnic table & benches and a fish cleaning station. they even have freezers to put your clean catch in. Also docks if you bring your boat right outside the hotel doors. Delicious Chocolate & ice cream store. Loved the Elk Pattie, choc covered pretzels. TJ's - great food & craft beer on tap - get a long flight! Cute shops along main street, our favorite was the Veteran's store where everything is made by Veteran's. The owner was super nice to chat with. Anyway, so much was walkable from our Hotel & we loved it. Two beautiful sandy Lake Michigan beaches on both sides at the mouth of the river. (Flush toilets, dressing rooms & snacks). Manistee is the place to be! And this hotel is the best choice! We will be back next year & bring family. Thank You for such a wonderful Hotel to vacation at.

10

John

Jun 22, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Driveway to the lower level was a challenge... Check-in was flawless.

8

Gerald

Oct 16, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Parking underneath seemed to be safe. Staff at desk friendly and helpful with the area sites. We enjoyed the lodging next to the nice riverwalk and downtown! Great place for that!

10

Steven

Oct 6, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Safe parking

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Cleanliness

Many guests report clean rooms, while some cite dusty areas, bathroom grime, musty odors, or a pest issue.

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mary

Oct 3, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Easy parking, room was clean, overlooking the river was a bonus, convenient street walking for a meal or shopping.

4

Janine

Sep 23, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The Good: right in downtown Manistee. The Bad: uncomfortable beds, no draperies in room with 2 windows so light pollution, bathroom door did not close towels were rough and undersized dirty floor grout in bathroom bedside light not working correctly hanging rail but no clothes hangers dirty bedside table gap all around the door, right next to lower entrance so heard everyone arriving and departing ... ALL NIGHT disappointing attempt at updating the room Would not recommend will not stay again

6

Lena

Jul 21, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The staff was excellent. The bed was awesome and the blanket looked new and clean. The bathroom wasn't great. The outer base of the toilet was dirty and the shower curtain was old looking. Everything else was great. Thank you!

8

Barbara

Sep 20, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Good location. Clean rooms. Efficiently run. Friendly and helpful staff.

8

Scott

Oct 6, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The room was very dusty. There was a huge cobweb under the bathroom sink.

4

Scott

Oct 19, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The beds are way too soft. Pillows are old. Room was dirty. No shampoo or conditioner.

10

Kristine

Nov 23, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Clean, close to everything and it smelled great! Couldn’t beat it for the price!

10

Christine

Dec 4, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Extremely clean rooms, and lovely front desk staff. It is a bit dated, but you can’t beat the location.

6

Ray

Jul 8, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

On the positive side the hotel is right on the Riverwalk which is awesome. We really enjoyed our walk and the view from our room. Unfortunately room cleanliness left a lot to be desired. There was an empty water bottle under the bathroom sink and a considerable amount of hair on the bathroom floor. Room also had a somewhat musty odor. Also disappointing when we checked in there was a sign at the desk to call the number shown, which we did and waited about 15 minutes for someone to come. The young lady was apologetic but still frustrating. This location has a lot going for it but for the price was disappointed.

8

Nancy

Oct 10, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

While this is a pretty basic hotel, it met all of our needs. Our room was quiet. Parking was easy (parking garage). The room was very clean. Room features were not all listed on Expedia. It did have a microwave and refrigerator in addition to the mentioned coffee maker. There was a small snack room in the facility with tea bags, fresh fruit, and snack bars. It was close to walking paths along the river and restaurants. (This is northern Michigan, so restaurants close early)would recommend this as an affordable hotel.

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Rooms

Rooms are basic and often spacious, but many reviews mention very soft or sagging mattresses; some note low shower pressure, loud AC, limited furnishings, or minor noise.

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Jennifer

Jul 27, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The location is amazing. Walking distance to everything downtown. Service was great, we had questions and they got an answer immediately. The only thing was the air-conditioning was really loud at times. We would stay again.

8

Ronda

Oct 20, 2023

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Stayed 4 nights

The room was huge with a great view but there was only one chair and no place to hang clothes! The toilet was short , actually one for children. Despite all that I would stay there again.

10

Gerry

Jun 16, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Large clean, quiet rooms right in the heart of downtown so you are close to everything including the river/boardwalk.

8

Ruth

Nov 1, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great room, great price, great view. Only complaint, no one at front desk. No instructions. After waiting 10 mins for someone to answer bell, found a bus card on desk & called for instructions. How would you know your key was in an envelope behind the sign that says press button? This was 5:30 pm. Same next morning, no one around. Not a very welcoming feeling. Otherwise, area is wonderful for walking & many options for eating.

8

Terry

Aug 18, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Clean, great parking, everything was great but bed was very soft, sink into it a bit too much but slept ok.

8

Laura

Aug 30, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Easy parking below for floor our room was on and above for rooms on the above floors was very nice. Nice view of the River. Centrally located for quick walk to all the shops and restaurants. Showers could use an upgrade for pressure and height

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Robert

Aug 27, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Honestly, the location is very good. However, there was virtually no staff. The hall and rooms on the lower floor were all tile. As a result, every time someone went in or out of their room, the door would slam. Of course, the only things that really matter in any hotel room are the bed and the water pressure. The shower was barely more than a trickle. The bed should have been put in a dumpster 5 or 10 years ago. Whenever I sat or layed down on the bed, I literally sank into the mattress 8 to 10 inches! Certainly, I'm not blaming the skeleton staff. The owners need to update or sell.

8

Robert

May 21, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The bathroom door did not close and the ventilation in the bathroom was bad. The bed was uncomfortable.

10

Mike

Sep 10, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Smack dab in the middle of the city. Right on the river. You could walk everywhere you need to go. There are probably 10 dining choices within a few minutes walk from the Inn. The mattress was probably the most comfortable I have slept on.

10

Nathan

Aug 29, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Amazing location, spacious room with a River view, safe location, warm and friendly welcome at check in, we loved it!

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Service

Staff are frequently described as friendly and helpful, yet several reviews report limited or absent front-desk coverage, waits for assistance, and a closed desk late at night or early morning.

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10

Anne

Oct 28, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Courteous and friendly staff, took the time to give me recommendations for local sites. Great location with convenient parking.

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ANTONIO

Oct 19, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

I couldn't even check in to the hotel! Get a text messege at 9:07pm, that the lobby is closed at 9. Ok I understand that, every other hotel has employees for late night check in. Get there, and its closed! Couldnt even get someone on the phone. Travel agency couldn't get anyone on the phone either. Had to go find another place at 10pm, and they wont refund my money due to their non-refundable policy. Save yourself the headache and avoid this place.

8

Ruth

Nov 1, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great room, great price, great view. Only complaint, no one at front desk. No instructions. After waiting 10 mins for someone to answer bell, found a bus card on desk & called for instructions. How would you know your key was in an envelope behind the sign that says press button? This was 5:30 pm. Same next morning, no one around. Not a very welcoming feeling. Otherwise, area is wonderful for walking & many options for eating.

6

Steve

Oct 10, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The property is downtown so walking distance to restaurants and shops. No personel at the desk from early evening until 8 a.m. which caused me to make the pot of coffee in the lobby area. I did this because the room had 1 Cup coffee pods for a coffee maker that made a 5 cup pot. Even using both pods was inadequate. No continental breakfast, just coffee and som granola bars

10

Debora

May 17, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The ladies at the front desk were awesome. Very friendly and accommodating. We will definitely return.

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Robert

Aug 27, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Honestly, the location is very good. However, there was virtually no staff. The hall and rooms on the lower floor were all tile. As a result, every time someone went in or out of their room, the door would slam. Of course, the only things that really matter in any hotel room are the bed and the water pressure. The shower was barely more than a trickle. The bed should have been put in a dumpster 5 or 10 years ago. Whenever I sat or layed down on the bed, I literally sank into the mattress 8 to 10 inches! Certainly, I'm not blaming the skeleton staff. The owners need to update or sell.

8

Barbara

Sep 20, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Good location. Clean rooms. Efficiently run. Friendly and helpful staff.

8

Gerald

Oct 16, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Parking underneath seemed to be safe. Staff at desk friendly and helpful with the area sites. We enjoyed the lodging next to the nice riverwalk and downtown! Great place for that!

6

Ray

Jul 8, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

On the positive side the hotel is right on the Riverwalk which is awesome. We really enjoyed our walk and the view from our room. Unfortunately room cleanliness left a lot to be desired. There was an empty water bottle under the bathroom sink and a considerable amount of hair on the bathroom floor. Room also had a somewhat musty odor. Also disappointing when we checked in there was a sign at the desk to call the number shown, which we did and waited about 15 minutes for someone to come. The young lady was apologetic but still frustrating. This location has a lot going for it but for the price was disappointed.

10

Armalinda

Sep 19, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Parking was good customer service was excellent i would recommend family and friends to book with them forsure.

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Location

Excellent central location on the river and in downtown, with easy walking to restaurants, shops, and the Riverwalk; a few note a busy road or that places close early.

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gerald

Aug 14, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Clean but old. Right on the river. Walkable to dining and bars. For a one nite stop would go back

8

deborah

Sep 12, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The fact that it was right on the river and had boat slips available. Didn’t like that it was next to a very busy road

8

Ruth

Nov 1, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great room, great price, great view. Only complaint, no one at front desk. No instructions. After waiting 10 mins for someone to answer bell, found a bus card on desk & called for instructions. How would you know your key was in an envelope behind the sign that says press button? This was 5:30 pm. Same next morning, no one around. Not a very welcoming feeling. Otherwise, area is wonderful for walking & many options for eating.

10

Mike

Sep 10, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Smack dab in the middle of the city. Right on the river. You could walk everywhere you need to go. There are probably 10 dining choices within a few minutes walk from the Inn. The mattress was probably the most comfortable I have slept on.

8

Gerald

Oct 16, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Parking underneath seemed to be safe. Staff at desk friendly and helpful with the area sites. We enjoyed the lodging next to the nice riverwalk and downtown! Great place for that!

10

Christine

Dec 4, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Extremely clean rooms, and lovely front desk staff. It is a bit dated, but you can’t beat the location.

10

Jeff

Oct 12, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

This place is right downtown Manistee!! Perfect to walk to everything! king size room was great, clean, comfy and bed was huge!

10

Kathleen

Nov 21, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

We were in Manistee overnight to attend an event. This hotel was in the perfect location...River Street in the downtown district. And it was clean and comfortable and very affordable. Check-in was easy. Front desk clerk was friendly and helpful. Free parking. Lots of amenities walkable from here. And we enjoyed a bit of stroll on the boardwalk along the river.

10

Nathan

Aug 29, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Amazing location, spacious room with a River view, safe location, warm and friendly welcome at check in, we loved it!

10

Anthony

Sep 3, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Very nice place with friendly staff. Cannot beat the location, you walk out and you are right in the middle of the Downtown and River Street. It sits right along the river which is cool and the parking on site is perfect as the street parking is only 2 hours. Would definitely recommend if you want to experience downtown Manistee. Short drive to beach too.

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Dining

No breakfast service is offered; expect coffee and light snacks only. Many dining options are within a short walk.

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Deborah

Oct 15, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

This was a nice hotel right in the center of Manistee in the river, close to shops and restaurants. It was not fancy and could use some refreshing (worn and frayed carpet in areas, stan on room chair) but it was nice enough and clean. And the location couldn't be beat. They did not offer a breakfast (I was told that, so no worries there) and did not have a hairdryer in the room (just an FYI to bring your own).

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Robert

Oct 6, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Enjoyed our stay. Would recommend this facility to anyone. All “pluses” no “negatives.” Also thanks for recommending “The Bungalow” for breakfast on the morning we left. And “T.T.s Pub” for dinner the night we checked in.

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Steve

Oct 10, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The property is downtown so walking distance to restaurants and shops. No personel at the desk from early evening until 8 a.m. which caused me to make the pot of coffee in the lobby area. I did this because the room had 1 Cup coffee pods for a coffee maker that made a 5 cup pot. Even using both pods was inadequate. No continental breakfast, just coffee and som granola bars

10

Daniel

Oct 11, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We have stayed here several times. Clean and comfortable. Great location in Manistee. Only coffee in the AM.

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Kristin

Jun 4, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great location. A little older property and operations. You get a physical key. Also went to use the hair dryer and the entire thing came off the wall. Microwave and fridge in room. Beds were comfy. Walked to everything. Parking seemed a little limited but I think there was more parking under the deck. Coffee nook for the morning. Staff asked about our room after we checked in which was nice.

8

Kirk

Aug 24, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Would’ve liked to have seen a little better stocking of the kitchen breakfast area.

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Hollie

Oct 14, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Manistee Inn & Marina is the perfect place to stay for a weekend getaway! Walking distance to the beach and all the restaurants! Love the quaint boutique motel vibe! Definitely will stay here again in the future!

10

Anne

Jul 28, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Loved the location and the coffee was great!

10

David

Oct 18, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Location A . Parking A . Staff friendly and helpful. It is basic. Breakfast bars is extent of food. But plenty of coffee. Old style door keys which means anyone finding a key or taking a key has access to the front door at any hour. Also, no one on duty at the desk overnight. Different. Rooms clean. We liked it. Would go again.

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Nancy

Oct 10, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

While this is a pretty basic hotel, it met all of our needs. Our room was quiet. Parking was easy (parking garage). The room was very clean. Room features were not all listed on Expedia. It did have a microwave and refrigerator in addition to the mentioned coffee maker. There was a small snack room in the facility with tea bags, fresh fruit, and snack bars. It was close to walking paths along the river and restaurants. (This is northern Michigan, so restaurants close early)would recommend this as an affordable hotel.

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Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
				1 $79	2 $102	3 $106
4 $70	5 $79	6 $76	7 $80	8 $76	9 $106	10 $179
11 $73	12 $76	13 $76	14 $76	15 $80	16 $106	17 $106
18 $73	19 $80	20 $80	21 $80	22 $80	23 $106	24 $103
25 $71	26 $76	27 $80	28 $80	29 $80	30 $101	31 $103

Manistee Inn & Marina

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