Last Updated on August 18, 2025 by Katrina
Boasting shoreline on both Lake Michigan and the Kalamazoo River, the Michigan town of Saugatuck excels at waterfront bliss. Spend your days kayaking, hiking, birding, or taking the chain ferry over to Mount Baldhead Park and Oval Beach. In town, you can browse art galleries and boutiques. Along with a lot of B&Bs, Saugatuck offers some traditional hotels both in and just outside town, which offer easy access to Oval Beach as well as Saugatuck Dunes State Park. Here are the best hotels in Saugatuck.
Best Western Plaza Hotel Saugatuck (3457 Blue Star Hwy; 269-857-7178) Saugatuck
“Older hotel and pretty basic but very clean,” writes a Tripadvisor user of this Best Western with an indoor pool. “Breakfast was fresh with good variety of selections. Very good value, and spacious parking lot with an EV charger.” The hotel is a two-mile walk from Oval Beach—a little farther by car—and a little more than a mile from downtown. One Google reviewer writes that “the location was great—right by the state park, beach, and close to the town of Holland. Ice cream and food close by as well.” >> Book this hotel for less
BeachWay Resort & Hotel (106 Perryman St.; 269-857-3331) Saugatuck
Choose from classic rooms, junior suites, and up-to-3-bedroom suites with kitchens at this 42-lodging hotel. “No two rooms are alike,” writes a Tripadvisor user. “We loved the proximity to everything. It is just a couple minutes’ walk to the steps of Mt. Baldhead and walked the path to the beach. The chain ferry is also just a couple minutes’ walk from the hotel.” While there’s no restaurant, there is typically a light breakfast in the lobby and the hotel offers perks like a pool, board games, and a movie library. One Google reviewer “loved the waterfront Jacuzzi suite! Kitchenette, dining area, and lovely patio,” while another writes, “we stayed in a cottage suite on the harbor and loved our morning coffee with the view of the boats and the breeze from the water.”
AmericInn by Wyndham Douglas/Saugatuck (2905 Blue Star Hwy; 269-857-8581) Douglas
Enjoy a free breakfast, a pool, and free parking at this 46-room hotel located between Saugatuck and Douglas. Choose from classic rooms or suites, some with full kitchenettes and fireplaces. “Great quiet hotel close to everything by car,” writes a Tripadvisor reviewer. “Clean and bright. Breakfast was nice—wafflemaker and eggs.” A Google reviewer writes, “they had a beautiful pool and the hot tub was large. The hotel is a five-minute drive to Saugatuck, and three minutes to downtown Douglas. Oval Beach is 10 minutes. The coffee shop around the corner is amazing.” >> Book this hotel for less
Lake Shore Resort (2885 Lakeshore Dr.; 269-857-7121) Saugatuck
“A beautifully restored midcentury motor inn,” writes Midwest Living of this boutique resort overlooking Lake Michigan, “with perks including complimentary breakfast, bikes, kayaks, morning yoga, a pool, and two miles of hiking trails.” Three miles from downtown Saugatuck, the resort has fire pits and a private beach. A Tripadvisor user raves about the amenities and ambience. “The hotel is perched on a bluff overlooking the lake and the beachfront had everything we needed. We took both the double and single kayaks out and had a blast before relaxing on the beach hammock.” >> Book this hotel for less
Tulyp, Tapestry Collection by Hilton (61 E 7th St.; 616-796-2100) Holland
This colorful decorated boutique Hilton is in the Dutch-themed town of Holland, just north of Saugatuck and about 10 miles from the beaches. A Tripadvisor user writes that “the location is excellent, within walking distance of many shops and restaurants.” A Google reviewer calls it a “cute European inspired hotel. Large shower and comfortable beds. The coffee bar and mini cafe are a nice touch—be sure to sit in the tulip room. It’s beautiful.” >> Book this hotel for less
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