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The Saugatuck Retro Resort Motel

2.0 star property

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Seasonal outdoor pool
Seasonal outdoor pool
Lobby sitting area
Room, 1 Queen Bed | Free WiFi, bed sheets
Property grounds

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included

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6190 Blue Star Highway, Saugatuck, MI, 49453
  • Place, Butler Street
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Silver Lake
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Oval Beach
    ‪9 min drive‬

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)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Room, 2 Queen Beds | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(9 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About this property

The Saugatuck Retro Resort Motel

Motel in Saugatuck with free parking
This motel features a seasonal outdoor pool, a garden and a picnic area. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided.
The Saugatuck Retro Resort Motel offers 22 accommodations with air conditioning. Guests can make use of the in-room fridges and microwaves. Bathrooms include baths or showers.

This Saugatuck motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Recreational amenities at the motel include a seasonal outdoor pool.
During your stay at The Saugatuck Retro Resort Motel, you'll be within walking distance of Farview Nature Park. Features include free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking, plus a seasonal outdoor pool.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • Take a swim in the seasonal outdoor pool
  • 9 minutes by car from Lake Michigan and 13 minutes from Oval Beach
As a guest of The Saugatuck Retro Resort Motel, you'll find a seasonal outdoor pool, a garden, and a picnic area. WiFi is free in public spaces. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Saugatuck motel.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • 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 lift (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 and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out

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

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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-authorise 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
To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property in advance of arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests arriving after 5 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

We should mention

  • The seasonal pool will open on 27 May and close on 17 September.

Property is also known as

Saugatuck Resort
Saugatuck Resort Motel
The Saugatuck Resort
Saugatuck Retro Resort Motel
Retro Resort Motel
Saugatuck Retro
The Saugatuck Resort Motel
The Saugatuck Retro Resort
The Saugatuck Retro Resort Motel Motel
The Saugatuck Retro Resort Motel Saugatuck
The Saugatuck Retro Resort Motel Motel Saugatuck

Reviews

The Saugatuck Retro Resort Motel Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 229 out of 309 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 53 out of 309 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 17 out of 309 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 309 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 309 reviews

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

We wanted to love this place...

My wife and I booked here last minute for one night as we were just winging it down the west side of the state. We pulled in and the property is simply charming. The pool is small but clean and the temperature was perfect. We really wanted to love this place...and we did...until we opened the door to the room. We were hit by a strong musty smell. The wall is warped by water damage. I should have turned around and checked out then...but we were both tired and my wife wanted to swim in the pool. While the room was clean (outside the strong musty smell), there were some other issues. 1. Only one bar of soap for the bathroom and shower? Only one shampoo? 2. There's about an 1/6 of an inch difference between the floor and the tile at the entryway and into the bath area. There are no transitions between them and this is a safety issue. My toe remembers. 3. The bed is high...if you are short, you're screwed. 4. The rooms are small. A chair would be helpful because again..if you're short and you want to sit somewhere to put on your shoes? You're screwed. I would have left this alone and written it off as a bad experience and tried this property again...until I read the reviews. Other people have complained about the same musty smell and the room is still being rented out. I'm sorry Rob, but that unconscionable. It's not healthy for anyone to sleep in that room. If you can tolerate the other issues I mentioned...enjoy. But if you get room 14? Check out!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property. Well maintained.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

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

LOVE LOVE LOVE

The Retro Resort was everything we were hoping for and more for a little escape. The room was cute and clean, the pool was so nice and refreshing, and the property itself was absolutely beautiful and felt very secluded. Retro Rob very clearly cares about his resort and its guests. We will absolutely be back, and we will be telling all of our family and friends about it! 10/10 *chef’s kiss*
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Arlene

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

Clean and comfortable

It was a no fuss check in and check out. Staff is very friendly. Our rooms is clean and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

jenifer

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Todd

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely place. Met great people. Close to the water and all the offerings of the town. Rob is awesome. Will be returning next summer.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
fun hotel with friendly staff. Pool is set in the middle of the property and is surrounded by mature trees. Could have done without the Frank Sinatra music playing all day long. Yes, I understand it is a 'retro motel' and that music could be appeopriate but it was a bit much for me. Room was clean and comfortable. Bed was ok, but would have liked some better pillows. No coffee until 9am - in the office. Affordable, and beautiful property. Overall a pretty nice motel.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

C

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was my first trip to Saugatuck, so I really didn’t know what to expect. I’m a hotel snob (annoying to both myself and anyone I travel with). Rob called me and I was immediately set at ease. The charm cannot be captured on camera. Loves: 1. Rob, the owner, is welcoming. 2. Well thought special touches, like corkscrews, lighters, grills, and morning coffee. 3. The pool is pristine! No sand, super clean, sparking, well-balanced water! 4. The community fire pit and abundant lounging furniture, firewood, etc. 5. The rooms are 5 star clean, all bedding is washed after every guest, carpet looks nee and respected, fridge/freezer, nice furniture, not a cobweb in sight. 6. Upon checkin, Rob points out sights and attractions on a map. 7. Relaxing music all day long on the patio. 8. Rob knows guests by name bc many people are regular visitors. 9. Comfortable sleeping. Location - a great fit for those who have bikes and want to relax, a short drive to everything. Thank you! I can’t wait to return!
Community gardens and fire pit.
Beautiful, sparkling pool.
Happy couple.
Well-manicured grounds.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place!! Girls trip, Loved the vibe of the motel. Great location right off the interstate. Rob gave great recommendations for places to eat and see.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

wendy

Liked: Cleanliness
Rob is a fantastic host. Love the vibe here
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Beverly

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I was going to have a later check-in, Rob called to check on my drive and see how we were and how much longer it was going to be before we were there. He left a local map for us and spent time talking to us to make sure we knew where to go for dinner and had everything we needed. He went above and beyond to make sure our stay was fantastic! The rooms were cute, very well kept, and very clean. Wonderful place to stay!!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Megan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very quiet and peaceful
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Dawn

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

felicia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The resort is on nice grounds in a quiet area. However, it is badly in need of a paint job. The walls had weird holes everywhere. The room was very musty and had an odor that opening windows didn’t help. No maid service. No restaurant or breakfast. No coffee available until 9 am.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ivan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities
Such a cute place! I had a great nights sleep on the most comfortable bed!! The host was very helpful and morning coffee was a special bonus!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Maria

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Cute little place to stay for the weekend.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Just as advertised - clean, newly renovated, gorgeous surrounds, excellent host (Rob). Room was a typical old-school motel room, renovated in a cool, clean way. Immaculate!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Kerry

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness

If you can’t find a hotel..

For a motel stay, place was very clean and appeared recently updated. Onsite property also clean and kept up. Outdoor sitting area with fire pit. Friendly staff. Would stay there again if needed.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

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

10/10 Excellent

Sheryl

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

Charming motel

This is as named a retro motel with modern convenience. Motels are all the rage now so we thought we would try one. I'm glad we chose this one
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We loved it! Just lovely. Thanks again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024