Is parking available at the property?

Yes, free self-parking is available on-site. Parking is limited.

Does the property allow pets?

Yes, pets are allowed with a fee of USD 10 per accommodation, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees.

What are the check-in and check-out times?

Check-in is from 3:00 PM to 10:00 PM, and check-out is at 11:00 AM. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request, but additional charges may apply.

What accessibility features are available for guests with disabilities?

The property offers limited wheelchair accessibility, including accessible parking and public areas.

Where is the property located in relation to key landmarks?

The Kingsley Suites is located in Kingsley, Michigan, within a 10-minute drive of Forest Lakes and Arbutus Lake. It is approximately 12.2 miles from Lake Michigan and 11.8 miles from Traverse City Beach.

What are the policies for guests staying with children?

Children are allowed at the property, and there is no specified minimum age for children to stay for free.

The Kingsley Suites

What guests think

Across recent reviews, The Kingsley Suites earns praise for clean, spacious suites and friendly staff at fair prices near Traverse City, though some note dated elements, variable bed comfort, and occasional problems with hot water or housekeeping.

Many suites include kitchenettes and very large bathrooms, and several guests appreciated the quiet, pet-friendly, vintage motel setting. Complimentary snacks and easy check-in stood out, though a few found the lobby unstaffed at times. Expect a straightforward, comfortable stay with practical extras.

Facilities

Cleanliness

Rooms

Service

Location

Dining

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Facilities

Drive-up, convenient parking is noted by several guests, and multiple reviews highlight that the property is pet friendly. No other facilities are consistently mentioned.

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10

Kathy

23 Jun 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The manager was very nice and his suggestion for dinner was spot on, Kingsley Inn was the perfect place for our dinner. The room was great. We stayed in the deluxe suite and were very happy with our accommodations. They are pet friendly as well which made it perfect for us. The room was clean and a so nice to come back to relax in after a hard day of moving. Most definitely recommend it.

10

Cecil

21 May 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Very convenient to Traverse City without the high price tag. Drive up parking. Clean comfortable older motel with friendly staff.

10

Tracy Rieon

27 Aug 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

It was nice but the beds weren't comfortable they were entirely too soft so I slept on the couch. The staff were nice and the place was nice. I would come here again and they're pet friendly.

6

Cheryl

25 Jul 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Average room. Very convenient parking

10

Dorothy

21 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Clean ..lawn needed mowed by picnic tables. Unable to get hot water for shower microwave did work

8

Jeremy

14 Nov 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Very convenient and nice place to stay with our 2 medium sized dogs for two nights. Location was ideal as we attended the Iceman Cometh mountain bike race, 20 minutes from the start and finish. Dropped review to 4 stars only because the beds were very hard, not plush at all. Other than that, great stay.

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Cleanliness

Most reviews describe rooms and grounds as very clean and well maintained. A few guests reported issues such as stains, a filthy room, and missed housekeeping during multi-night stays.

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10

Diane

24 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Clean, well maintained, staff friendly and very helpful

10

James

27 May 2025

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Stayed 1 night

It was very clean and the bed was extremely comfortable. We would stay again.

4

olive

8 Jul 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

Would not stay there again. The front desk person was lovely, and the bathroom and TV were nice; all else is beyond dirty, and needing upgrading. Spent way too much money for the facility. There is no point in having a kitchenette if everything is too dirty to use. We had to leave our assigned room due to refrigerator malfunction, which we had to move outside to defrost. Next room only slightly better. Beds were unreasonable for such an expensive place. There was no maid service for 4 days. We took our trash to the office..

8

anne

23 Jul 2024

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Stayed 1 night

We stayed for 1 night after visiting Elk Rapids. The location was convenient, the price right, it was clean except for the bathroom sink had some stains. I prefer a firm not a foam mattress. Took us awhile to figure out the light switch was not for an outside light but rather for the microwave! But when we arrived we spent about 5 sec at the desk picking up our key...easy peasy!

2

Mark

20 Jul 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The room was filthy.

8

John

30 Jun 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Clean and quiet. Perfect for our needs.

10

Kimberly

6 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Clean rooms, close to Traverse City and Sleeping Bear Dunes. The staff is very responsive to any issues and is very friendly and helpful. They also leave you a little snack bag on the check-in counter which is very thoughtful:) This is my sister and I's favorite place to stay when we are in the area!

8

Timothy

20 Feb 2026

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Stayed 2 nights

The room was super clean and had everything that I needed. There was an unfortunate stain in the shower, I think from using iron-rich well water, but it didn't bother me.

10

FRANCIS

20 Aug 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Very clean and the beds were so comfortable!

8

Laura

7 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

I was pleasantly surprised - clean and well maintained. Not a 4-star hotel but was nice. I would definitely stay there again!

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Rooms

Guests like the spacious suites, very large bathrooms, and in-room kitchenettes; some rooms feel updated while others retain a vintage look. Bed comfort varies from very comfortable to too firm or too soft.

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Nicole

27 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The officee was clean and inviting. The manager was so nice. It was the biggest bathroom I have ever seen in a place before. Very quaint. I will recommend to anyone and would stay there again definitely. The beds were comfortable too.

10

Judy

4 Jul 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Bathroom was huge!! Beds are very comfortable. Friendly staff.

10

Beverly

14 Jul 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Loved the kitchenette! It was also stocked with pots and pans, and silverware, everything we needed if we were staying for a while! Asha there was a huge bathroom!!

10

Tracy Rieon

27 Aug 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

It was nice but the beds weren't comfortable they were entirely too soft so I slept on the couch. The staff were nice and the place was nice. I would come here again and they're pet friendly.

8

barry

15 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The rooms were renovated but still or somewhat dated. Our room was a mini suite of sorts and had a mini kitchen. Would have been good for a small family since it offered two queen beds and a living area with couch and chairs and table. Was not as close to Traverse City as advertised on Expedia. The manager was as nice as could be and very friendly. She even provides snacks and beverages in the office. It was fine for one night and served our purposes well.

10

ROGER

10 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Large suite for the price.

8

Jeremy

14 Nov 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Very convenient and nice place to stay with our 2 medium sized dogs for two nights. Location was ideal as we attended the Iceman Cometh mountain bike race, 20 minutes from the start and finish. Dropped review to 4 stars only because the beds were very hard, not plush at all. Other than that, great stay.

10

Christian

27 May 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

This is a vintage motel in rural Michigan a few miles south of Traverse City that has recently been revamped. Very affordable. The suite we rented had a bedroom, tv room, bathroom, and kitchenette (complete with 2 burner stove, sink, and small refrigerator). Equipped with basic dishwater, and a coffee pot and coffee pod supplied for am. WiFi of course and web connected tv. This was a serendipitous experience, highly recommend if you’re up that way

10

Karen

26 Aug 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The staff was friendly and responsive, The price was very reasonable for the area. The room had recently been updated

10

Terri

29 Jul 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The pine furniture makes this motel unique.

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Service

Staff are widely described as friendly, responsive, and accommodating, with easy check-in and thoughtful touches like snacks or cookies. A few guests found the lobby unstaffed at times or experienced lapses in housekeeping.

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10

Diane

24 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Clean, well maintained, staff friendly and very helpful

4

olive

8 Jul 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

Would not stay there again. The front desk person was lovely, and the bathroom and TV were nice; all else is beyond dirty, and needing upgrading. Spent way too much money for the facility. There is no point in having a kitchenette if everything is too dirty to use. We had to leave our assigned room due to refrigerator malfunction, which we had to move outside to defrost. Next room only slightly better. Beds were unreasonable for such an expensive place. There was no maid service for 4 days. We took our trash to the office..

10

Kevin

17 Dec 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Simple check in and check out. Friendly gal, Jenna working the desk. $57 for a night!

10

Chad

23 May 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Couldn't have been happier with our stay. Way better than your average hotel room, with friendly staff and thoughtful accommodations. Our only complaint would be that the hairdryer didn't work, and that the staff weren't quite as present as we would have liked, but were still accessible via phone/text. Snacks were always on hand in the office, and there was no hesitation to meet our needs or offer suggestions for where to eat (the K and I Inn quickly became our crew's favorite place by far). All in all, we would definitely stay at the Kingsley Suites again if ever staying in the Traverse City area.

10

Michelle

22 Jul 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Jenna was wonderful! She responded immediately to any questions we had. Her fresh baked cookies on arrival were a delicious treat 🍪

10

Kimberly

6 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Clean rooms, close to Traverse City and Sleeping Bear Dunes. The staff is very responsive to any issues and is very friendly and helpful. They also leave you a little snack bag on the check-in counter which is very thoughtful:) This is my sister and I's favorite place to stay when we are in the area!

4

Debbie

9 Aug 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The property is old needs a lot of updates. There is no one in the lobby to help you. Went to get a cup of coffee in the morning there was cold coffee left over from the day before. Would not recommend x Mm

8

barry

15 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The rooms were renovated but still or somewhat dated. Our room was a mini suite of sorts and had a mini kitchen. Would have been good for a small family since it offered two queen beds and a living area with couch and chairs and table. Was not as close to Traverse City as advertised on Expedia. The manager was as nice as could be and very friendly. She even provides snacks and beverages in the office. It was fine for one night and served our purposes well.

10

Dan

16 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great experience. Easy check-in.

10

Karen

26 Aug 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The staff was friendly and responsive, The price was very reasonable for the area. The room had recently been updated

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Location

A convenient base a few miles south of Traverse City, with easy drives to local activities and Sleeping Bear Dunes. One review noted it was farther from Traverse City than expected.

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anne

23 Jul 2024

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Stayed 1 night

We stayed for 1 night after visiting Elk Rapids. The location was convenient, the price right, it was clean except for the bathroom sink had some stains. I prefer a firm not a foam mattress. Took us awhile to figure out the light switch was not for an outside light but rather for the microwave! But when we arrived we spent about 5 sec at the desk picking up our key...easy peasy!

10

Erik

7 Jun 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Great location for very good price, convenient. Would certainly stay again.

10

Cecil

21 May 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Very convenient to Traverse City without the high price tag. Drive up parking. Clean comfortable older motel with friendly staff.

10

Kyle

30 Aug 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Little home away from home with the gas station walking distance and a great food place only a 10 min drive

10

Kimberly

6 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Clean rooms, close to Traverse City and Sleeping Bear Dunes. The staff is very responsive to any issues and is very friendly and helpful. They also leave you a little snack bag on the check-in counter which is very thoughtful:) This is my sister and I's favorite place to stay when we are in the area!

8

barry

15 Aug 2025

·

Stayed 1 night

The rooms were renovated but still or somewhat dated. Our room was a mini suite of sorts and had a mini kitchen. Would have been good for a small family since it offered two queen beds and a living area with couch and chairs and table. Was not as close to Traverse City as advertised on Expedia. The manager was as nice as could be and very friendly. She even provides snacks and beverages in the office. It was fine for one night and served our purposes well.

8

Jeremy

14 Nov 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Very convenient and nice place to stay with our 2 medium sized dogs for two nights. Location was ideal as we attended the Iceman Cometh mountain bike race, 20 minutes from the start and finish. Dropped review to 4 stars only because the beds were very hard, not plush at all. Other than that, great stay.

10

Christian

27 May 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

This is a vintage motel in rural Michigan a few miles south of Traverse City that has recently been revamped. Very affordable. The suite we rented had a bedroom, tv room, bathroom, and kitchenette (complete with 2 burner stove, sink, and small refrigerator). Equipped with basic dishwater, and a coffee pot and coffee pod supplied for am. WiFi of course and web connected tv. This was a serendipitous experience, highly recommend if you’re up that way

10

Beth

27 Apr 2025

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Stayed 1 night

This property was nearby where we were fishing and it worked out perfectly for us. Would stay here again.

10

Yvonne F

3 Aug 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

It was excellent for a place to stay while working in the area

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Dining

Several reviews mention complimentary snacks, cookies, and lobby coffee, but there is no consistent on-site dining reported. One guest complained about cold coffee in the morning.

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Kathy

23 Jun 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The manager was very nice and his suggestion for dinner was spot on, Kingsley Inn was the perfect place for our dinner. The room was great. We stayed in the deluxe suite and were very happy with our accommodations. They are pet friendly as well which made it perfect for us. The room was clean and a so nice to come back to relax in after a hard day of moving. Most definitely recommend it.

10

Chad

23 May 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Couldn't have been happier with our stay. Way better than your average hotel room, with friendly staff and thoughtful accommodations. Our only complaint would be that the hairdryer didn't work, and that the staff weren't quite as present as we would have liked, but were still accessible via phone/text. Snacks were always on hand in the office, and there was no hesitation to meet our needs or offer suggestions for where to eat (the K and I Inn quickly became our crew's favorite place by far). All in all, we would definitely stay at the Kingsley Suites again if ever staying in the Traverse City area.

10

Michelle

22 Jul 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Jenna was wonderful! She responded immediately to any questions we had. Her fresh baked cookies on arrival were a delicious treat 🍪

10

Kimberly

6 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Clean rooms, close to Traverse City and Sleeping Bear Dunes. The staff is very responsive to any issues and is very friendly and helpful. They also leave you a little snack bag on the check-in counter which is very thoughtful:) This is my sister and I's favorite place to stay when we are in the area!

4

Debbie

9 Aug 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The property is old needs a lot of updates. There is no one in the lobby to help you. Went to get a cup of coffee in the morning there was cold coffee left over from the day before. Would not recommend x Mm

8

barry

15 Aug 2025

·

Stayed 1 night

The rooms were renovated but still or somewhat dated. Our room was a mini suite of sorts and had a mini kitchen. Would have been good for a small family since it offered two queen beds and a living area with couch and chairs and table. Was not as close to Traverse City as advertised on Expedia. The manager was as nice as could be and very friendly. She even provides snacks and beverages in the office. It was fine for one night and served our purposes well.

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The Kingsley Suites

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Room options

Classic Double Or Twin Room, 2 Queen Beds

Classic Suite, 2 Double Beds, Kitchenette

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