Name: Ventura Motel
Address: 604 W Ludington Ave., Ludington, Michigan, United States of America, Ludington, Michigan, US
Price range: $53–$84 per night
Rating: 6.93

What guests think

At Ventura Motel, travelers consistently praise the walkable location near the beach, downtown, and the Badger ferry, while feedback on the overall condition and comfort varies, reflecting an older property with uneven maintenance and amenities across different rooms.

Common room issues include slow drains and noisy window AC, while some guests also mention comfortable beds and adequate space. Cleanliness and housekeeping are inconsistent, ranging from very clean stays to musty odors, stained linens, or dead bugs. Breakfast is limited or sometimes unavailable despite being advertised in places, and service ranges from kind, accommodating owners to unfriendly or unhelpful interactions and reservation problems. Expect a simple, no-frills stay prioritized for walkability and price.

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Facilities

On-site parking is available beside rooms; a few guests found spaces tight to maneuver.

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Christine

Aug 7, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Though property dated, the room was nice and clean. Very comfy bed. Great thick towels. Good shower. Good water pressure. Good fridge. Not so great coffee maker.. small with styrofoam cups. Exterior really needs paint. Very close to city park beach. Typical motel.with parking rigjt near rooms. Okay place.

8

John

Jul 29, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

I liked the location of this motel. It was easy to park and I was able to walk to the beach and several restaurants

8

Michael

Sep 22, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Room was clean - just a little dated for the price, but the location and parking were great. Staff was kind.

8

Robert

Aug 18, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The Parking lot was very tight space to maneuver, But the Owners were very nice and Explained everything very well the room was very nice and the Bed Wasn't to soft or to hard it was actually Perfect would like to see a sprayer in the Shower makes it easier for people with Bad Backs But I would Stay there again

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Cleanliness

Cleanliness is inconsistent: many guests found rooms very clean, while others reported dirty carpets or floors, musty odors or stained linens, and occasional dead bugs.

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Audra

Jul 8, 2024

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Stayed 5 nights

This is an older motel but very well kept up and clean and the beds are comfortable. The owners are very nice and are accommodating. The walk to the beach is about 2-3 blocks to the west and restaurants are an easy walk to the east. I was born and raised in this town but moved away 14 years ago. We were visiting for a week and we were very pleased with the facilities and would definitely stay here again.

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Timothy

Jun 23, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Carpet was disgusting, could not walk on it barefoot unless you wanted nasty black stickiness on your feet.

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Tricia

Jul 18, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The room smell, the floor was dirty, mildew curtains by A/C, dead bugs on the floor, closet nasty, batroom gross, missing parts on the floir heating system, bedding outdatwd. The room was very tiny did not look as it was pictured on the website. Regused to give me a refund i was there less than 15 minutes.

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Kim

Aug 31, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

This is the grossest place I have ever stayed in. I have traveled into Third World countries and stayed in the jungle and not been as disappointed in my room. I will likely have to sleep in my car tonight. The worst thing is that this place stinks. Musty and some kind of other smell I’m not going to describe. The curtains are especially gross and they had a big office clip holding them shut. The bed is weird, creaky and uncomfortable. It’s a holiday weekend and almost everything else in the town is sold out and I have a ferry to catch early in the morning so I’m not going to switch now and stay somewhere expensive.

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Barrett

Jul 16, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

It was a bed and a bathroom, that’s all I’ll give it credit for. The floors turn your feet black shortly after walking on them barefoot. Be sure to wear shoes

10

Ellane

Sep 29, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great price, clean room.

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Jan

Jul 29, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The carpet was very very dirty. Front door very dirty. Just dirty overall. We had to pray that our sheets were okay.

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Wayne

Sep 6, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Friendly staff, clean room!

10

Elizabeth

Sep 24, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Clean and convenient.

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Jarob

Aug 31, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

I really hate to leave a bad review but this place is a dump. The floors are dirty the bed sheets and comforter were dirty. I can almost guarantee non of the bedding was washed before we got there. Luckily we had some blankets with us so we were able to put them over the bed so we could at least sleep on it. Like my title says this motel might be a little better then staying in your car but not by much. I would advise to look somewhere else for a hotel.

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Rooms

Rooms vary widely in comfort and size; guests note older fittings, noisy window AC, slow drains or toilets, and occasional TV or microwave issues, while some found beds comfortable and a few rooms spacious or quiet.

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Janice

Jul 6, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

TV didn't work

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Rhonda

Aug 15, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

This a very old Motel. I wasn’t expecting anything special. But my bed was so lumpy I hardly slept at all. The rooms have been painted and appeared clean.

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Gregg

Apr 23, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Could not use the microwave, it kept tripping the outlet. Dead bolt would not lock the door. No breakfast but is stated on the web side breakfast is included.

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Rebecca

Aug 10, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The room was spacious and clean. The bed was extremely comfortable.

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Christine

Aug 7, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Though property dated, the room was nice and clean. Very comfy bed. Great thick towels. Good shower. Good water pressure. Good fridge. Not so great coffee maker.. small with styrofoam cups. Exterior really needs paint. Very close to city park beach. Typical motel.with parking rigjt near rooms. Okay place.

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Matthew

Aug 11, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Would not allow a late checkout, even though only half the rooms were booked. Vacancy sign was constantly on. Toilet ran constantly. AC would shut off before the room cooled off. Basically an old fixed patched up motel.

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Erin

Jun 23, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

We liked this spot due to its location, the kid who handled the check in was very nice, the bed was comfortable and it was overall very quiet. The room was very dated, the toilet was a slow flush and the bathroom sink was slow draining.

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Kate

Aug 17, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Okay for a quick overnight. The ac was loud but it worked! Needs updates. Walls are thin.

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Paul

Oct 1, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Disappointed my 2nd time I stayed there first time was great nice room comfortable bed this time I got a room that was very small looks like used to be a storage area that was converted to a room bed was not comfortable at all the air conditioner was loud was a 3 night stay left day early not what I reserved when I made reservation

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Susan

Sep 21, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The location was great, the bed was clean and comfortable and we appreciated the fridge and microwave. However, the tub didn’t drain so we stood in calf-deep water while showering. The room was hot and we couldn't figure out how the heater worked. There was a coffee maker, but only enough regular coffee for one cup.

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Service

Service feedback is mixed: several guests praise friendly, accommodating owners and smooth check-in, while others report brusque interactions, reservation or payment problems, and reluctance on late checkout or room changes.

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David

Oct 26, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Poor breakfast offering. We went to a restaurant near the motel. The staff who checked us in was a very rude woman.

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Lyle

Jul 23, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Requested a different room so I could park closer and staff was prompt in accommodating me.

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Tina

Jun 17, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The owners of this property are absolutely amazing and understanding. I worked a 24hr shift and drove 4 hrs to Ludington to watch my son play in a basketball tournament. They were very helpful in getting me a room early so i could catch some sleep before game #2 and even though the rooms arent fancy sleep, shower and staff were exactly what we needed. And only a few blocks to walk to beach. Highly recommend

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Lynn

Sep 19, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We were told on arrival that they had NOT been paid for the night even though I had the receipt in my hand. I had to contact hotels.com to correct the situation, but even then, they continued to claim they were not paid. We had to deal with the manager at least 3 times before the problem was resolved (we think - because we were never informed that it had been).

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James

Aug 30, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Super nice owners

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LAWRENCE

Jul 13, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

Management was not happy with my early check out. I left a day early and didn't receive a refund for that day.

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Matthew

Aug 11, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Would not allow a late checkout, even though only half the rooms were booked. Vacancy sign was constantly on. Toilet ran constantly. AC would shut off before the room cooled off. Basically an old fixed patched up motel.

10

Wayne

Sep 6, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Friendly staff, clean room!

10

Yogeshkumar

Aug 17, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Great Service provided by Motel Owner.

4

Virginia

Sep 10, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Very unfriendly welcome upon arrival. Desk clerk heavily emphasized the consequences of damage to the room, as if he were expecting we had destructive plans, and was very annoyed when asked for details about turning in the key Room was clean, functional. and quiet. Advertised breakfast was a complete failure Just four bagels, two yogurts, and orange juice were available when we were the first ones in for breakfast in the morning. Upon inspection all the bagels were moldy. When a new package of five bagels were brought out, these were all moldy, too, and that was all they had, so no breakfast.

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Location

Excellent walkable location near the beach, downtown restaurants and shops, and the Badger ferry; many choose it for proximity to events and the waterfront.

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Jill

Sep 12, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

It was good the the price and within walkng distance to shops and the beach

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Debra

Sep 19, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Clean, and close to the beach and walk to restaurants

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Richard

Aug 3, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

room was clean and quiet. beds were comfortable. great location close to the beach and downtown.

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Gregory

Jul 29, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great location, close to the ferry, clean comfy rooms.

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Rebecca

Aug 12, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Close to water/beach/ downtown

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ERNEST

Aug 17, 2025

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Stayed 7 nights

The motel location was superb for our needs - close to beaches and dining. A nice, shady park is across the street.

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Raymond

Aug 9, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

2 blocks from lake Michigan and stores ,vary clean area all around nice and quiet just what we needed we will go back awesome time

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Casey

Aug 18, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Ventura Motel was the perfect place for us to crash after working the Suds on the Shore beer festival! It was clean, comfy, and very walkable from the fest and to all the fun downtown stuff. Would stay here again.

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Brian

Jun 30, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Easy walk to downtown.

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John

Dec 13, 2022

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Overnight stay for a trip across Lake Michigan on the SS Badger. The motel is very close to the docks, making our morning commute very easy & quick.

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Dining

Breakfast is very limited or absent despite being advertised at times; when offered, options were basic (coffee, yogurt, pastries) and sometimes late or poor quality, leading guests to eat elsewhere.

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Lisa

Jul 27, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

It was fine for an overnight but I wouldn’t come back. The positives: relatively good price for a great location - easy walk to downtown and beach - and the towels were thick. So so: bed was fine and clean, they had a few to go breakfast items (yogurt and sticky buns, coffee and sunny D). Negatives: it’s an older hotel that doesn’t look well kept or super clean inside or out. The fixtures, furniture, and decor were old. Not “cute vintage” old but just old old. Owners were okay, not rude or particularly friendly, said no to checking out 1 hour late. I’d bite the bullet and spend more on a nicer place next time.

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dale

Jun 4, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The office person was very unfriendly. But the room had everything we needed. Nothing fancy but clean. The cleaning lady was very friendly and helpful. There was no coffee in the lobby or breakfast to go as advertised.

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Tim

Aug 10, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Breakfast was too late for early risers, but we went to a very good restaurant.

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Ronald

Aug 21, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

One night stay, we didn't need much. Breakfast is a bit of a let down, more like a lite snack.

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Max

Sep 21, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

It was dirty, surface cleaned only. Dirty registers, floor corners, walls. There was NO coffee and breakast at 7a as advertised. The office was closed.

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MARIA

Oct 6, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Breakfast was advertised, but there was no breakfast

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Virginia

Sep 10, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Very unfriendly welcome upon arrival. Desk clerk heavily emphasized the consequences of damage to the room, as if he were expecting we had destructive plans, and was very annoyed when asked for details about turning in the key Room was clean, functional. and quiet. Advertised breakfast was a complete failure Just four bagels, two yogurts, and orange juice were available when we were the first ones in for breakfast in the morning. Upon inspection all the bagels were moldy. When a new package of five bagels were brought out, these were all moldy, too, and that was all they had, so no breakfast.

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MARIA

Oct 18, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Should have had a free breakfast, no breakfast was available, not even coffee

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Lori

Jul 13, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Toilet worked poorly. “Breakfast” was cheap quality sweet rolls.

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DREW

Sep 1, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Not much to breakfast, but super-convenient location. Property is a bit vintage, but very well-maintained.

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Month	Average price
March	$197
April	$132
May	$85
June	$84
July	$142
August	$126
September	$81
October	$72
November	$206
December	$206

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
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13	14	15	16 $63	17 $53	18 $75	19 $84
20 $54	21 $54	22 $53	23 $54	24 $63	25 $75	26 $79
27 $54	28 $54	29 $64	30 $54

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				1 $58	2 $59	3 $61
4 $56	5 $56	6 $56	7 $56	8 $56	9 $59	10 $59
11 $56	12 $56	13 $57	14 $56	15 $58	16 $61	17 $57
18	19	20	21	22	23	24
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Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

Standard Double Room Single Use, Multiple Beds

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