We enjoyed our stay in 9/24, renovations nicely arranged!! Convenient to many locations! Plan to return! read more

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I would rate lower if I could. Our stay was fine until the manager of the hotel - he would not give us his name accused me of making a mess in his breakfast room. I told it was not me. He called me a Liar over and over . He said I dropped a bowl of cereal and left it. I don't ever use milk on my cereal! And would never have left a mess which was mine! He once again called me a Liar. read more

This is one of those places you want to keep to yourself but just can't because the owners and staff put such thought and effort in it. Such attention to detail. Such cleanliness. And such care. The backyard was an extra nice surprise (just be careful bc dog owners don't always clean up after themselves). Highly recommended. read more

Blue Star Motel - Veranda, cabana, and yard - Hotels Near Me - Douglas, Michigan

For the price point, the Blue Star is great. For just a bit over $100 a night in April it was one of the cheaper options in town but way nicer than some of the other cheap motels in the area. Its fantastic location on Blue Star Highway makes it a breeze to get into downtown Saugatuck or Douglas, and it's a short jaunt to Fennville too. Its close proximity to the antique mall also appealed to us. The room was small and no frills but it was comfortable and clean. The bed itself was actually really comfy and both my husband and I slept great. The door off the back bathroom out to the patio is also lovely. We were a bit too busy to enjoy it but the area out there looks great and the hot tub is also a nice amenity. WiFi was complimentary and solid. Good water pressure in the shower and the in-room microwave and fridge made it easy to bring and store treats. The complimentary breakfast is also a nice touch. We have a few favorite spots in town that we hit each visit so we didn't partake but it's very sweet of them to offer that amenity. Also, management and housekeeping are very warm and welcoming. Just a couple of small recommendations to have made things even better: A power strip by the bed would be great. To charge my phone bedside I had to crawl on the floor and find the extension cord under the bed to plug into. I also had to unplug my bedside lamp to get my phone charging so we had a little less light in the evening. The mattresses are nice and thick but the sheets did not have deep pockets so they kept slipping off. I don't even toss and turn that much but I had to keep tugging it back onto the corner and by the time I would wake up in the morning the sheet would be halfway off the bed. Some deeper sheets would really be great. But those are small things. Otherwise this place is fantastic and I'd highly recommend a stay here. read more

Motel has a decent layout and concept except if you have a problem. You reserve your room pay for it online and you get an email with room and combo to room key. If you have an issue, such as no soap, shampoo and no number to call, makes for a long night. Continental breakfast was adequate. Cereal, bagel in plastic wrap and coffee. The bright spot is it makes my next motel feel like the Waldorf. I know things happen, but it is unfortunately what you remember. Good luck. read more

Absolutely adorable rooms! We stayed in both a room then came back & stayed in the gorgeous apartment upstairs! It was huge & decorated beautifully. Highly recommend Blue Star it is newly renovated & very well done. Large patio & VERY clean & updated! You won't find a better deal although I must note the rooms are very small but perfect for a nights sleep. The beds were very comfortable & bedding was very good quality! We're planning to return. read more

We loved this little motel!! Super clean and cute! Coffee and pot included - huge bonus to what we had all up the coast! Nice back patio. Easy to book. Contactless check in via text. So easy! Loved it - would highly recommend. read more

Rooms are small but affordable and recently remodeled. Nice patio area out the backdoor. Close to everything in downtown Douglas. Nice sized mini fridge, microwave but could use a better coffee maker. read more

I think it's terrible that they charge people money when they have an emotional support animal. I'd stay away and find a place that's more progressive.... ‍‍ read more

Totally cute place! Love it! And the back patio area is super cute!!! Even has a hot tub! read more

Blue Star Motel - Hotels Near Me - Douglas, Michigan

My wife and I stayed here two nights, with our dog. I like businesses such as this: modest, no pretense, fair deal, and what you see is what you get. Five stars. It's a charming little motel affiliated with the Starlite up the road. This one is smaller than the other. It's minimalist. Nothing fancy. There is a frig and a microwave in the room, which is noteworthy. They give you potato chips and other snacks, gratis. The room was clean. The proprietor was very nice. The location has a bit of street noise, but it is tolerable. It's exactly what we expected, which is to say it's fine. The value proposition appears to be in line with the area. The dog friendly aspect is not common -- I looked around, so I'm mentioning that to save others some trouble. You exit out the bathroom to a lovely little backyard with adirondack chairs, a hammock, a firepit, and a jacuzzi. If you use that, it would be the best bonus. They provide breakfast in a common room. It's simple: cereals, waffle maker, yogurt, hard boiled eggs. We come to this area every summer. We usually rent a big house with my wife's family. We came a few days early this time, just us. This was perfect for those nights. read more

The room was great and the bed was the best part. The mattress and the sheets were so comfortable it made it hard to get out of bed the last day. Also the owners and the manager Rusty were so helpful and friendly. Rusty made sure that we got our free breakfast coupon at the cafe next door. I would definitely stay here again and have recommended this motel to friends since my stay. read more

I will echo Nancy's sentiment that I'm reticent to let the secret out on this place. But it's just too good. We stayed at the Blue Star Motel a few days after Memorial Day Weekend. Despite the rather unpleasant weather for the majority of our stay, it was nothing short of wonderful. The rooms are definitely motel size (small!) but perfect for a couple - and besides, if you're in Saugatuck/Douglas, chances are you're not hanging around in your hotel room much. Doors from the bathroom lead out to two beautiful adirondack chairs that overlook a cute patio, complete with beautiful patio furniture and a hot tub. You can get a free or reduced-priced breakfast at the Waypoint, which is an easy walk from the hotel. In fact, Downtown Douglas is only a walk away. Love and care have made this place an awesome respite. I can't recommend it enough, and I can't wait to return. read more

Super cute and charming motel in Douglas right on the main strip near Saugatuck and Douglas. My mom and I decided to have a little west Michigan getaway and enjoy the lake shore in April before the tourist season started. The manager was friendly and welcoming and gave us a tour of the grounds. He made sure we had everything we needed for a relaxing getaway. There is a hot tub available and each guest room has a back door that opens to sitting area. The rooms are small but clean. There is a fridge, microwave, and coffee maker in each unit as well as a basket of snacks which are replenished daily (nice touch). Breakfast is included every morning at the charming restaurant next door (food is really good!). If you don't want breakfast you can use the voucher for $7 off anything on the menu. WiFi is also available and included. Definitely recommend Blue Star Motel and look forward to my next trip out to beautiful Saugatuck. read more

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This motel was amazing. The room was super clean when we arrived. There is an incredible outdoor area behind the motel with a hot tub, fire pits and seating. I enjoyed a nice bon fire on the night I stayed there. There's a party store next door which makes it super continent. The pricing was also well worth it ! read more

Adorable boutique motel! Super clean and the back yard is gorgeous. You have your own covered patio and their deck next tot he hot tub is perfect for lounging and having drinks. Breakfast is great and they have a toy tub too. Great place to stay! read more

Nice Staff and Well Designed. Only complaint Is thin walls when it comes to noise. Cute place. read more

Walls are very thin, heard next door neighbors arguing very loudly most of night. Very disruptive for a relaxing night after a long days drive. Bathroom sink is stopped up. Drains very slowly, obviously not something that just happened. Housekeeping should recognize this when cleaning the sink or do they clean it?? No place to put suitcase except on floor. Room doors not too secure especially back door. Rooms are clean and updated, back patio very nice. read more

My first time in Saugatuck/Douglas and I could not have enjoyed it more. Rusty who runs the hotel was wonderful with advice on where to go to eat and play and what I should see. My room was perfect-spotless, comfortable, and well priced. I look forward to returning again soon. Thanks Jim OToole read more

Blue Star Motel is my new go-to place to stay when visiting Saugatuck/Douglas. The accommodations were excellent with the rooms and the entire hotel looking as if it has just went through a complete renovation. The beds are super comfortable and the only downside is not wanting to leave them to go out into the world. The staff at the motel were super friendly and were eager to help out with anything I needed during my stay. Prices are definitely reasonable and for the proximity to the Dunes Resort, you can't get a better deal. Looking forward to stayin at the Blue Star Motel on my next trip to MI! read more

We were there for Labor Day weekend! The room was small but extremely well remodeled and comfortable. Office was mobile and made check in and out easy. Was extremely close to The Dunes Resort pool and bar, which was nice. We'll definitely be back. Very clean. read more

We recently completed a two day stay at Blue Star Motel in Douglas, Michigan. We have been there before and were happy to return. it is well located for Douglas and Saugatuck as well as easy access to surrounding communities. Our room was comfortable, quiet and well appointed, included breakfast and offered an outdoor seating area, grill and hot tub. Best of all was Rodney McCrea, the assistant general manager, who was welcoming, attentive, available and accommodating to several requests we made. We will continue to use Blue Star as a resource when traveling to this area. read more

Exceptionally clean, with cool mid-century decor. Great common area in back with hot tub, grill, and hammock. Highly recommended.

Nothing special, over priced, zero customer service (in fact we checked ourselves in and never met a single employee of the motel). WE ARE NOT PICKY PEOPLE! I'm not sure how other reviewers got away with only spending $100 a night. Our stay in the Patio Room was over $400 for 2 nights. My wife and I have driven past this place a couple times a year for the past 5 years and decided to give it a whirl. The photos look cute, the reviews are great, the location is perfect, etc. So we decided to book it for the whole weekend. I called to confirm my reservation early Friday and told the innkeeper that we would be arriving at about 6pm. While we were an hour away, we received a phone call telling us that the office was closing early and she gave us instructions on how to access the room, asking me to visit the office at some point to swipe and sign. No problem. We arrive and the room is okay. Though it has clearly been updated, there are obvious problems that needed attention. The shower head was loose, so it sprayed water all over the wall and curtain which reduced the water pressure to a trickle. The drain in the shower popped loose when you stood on it, exposing sharp metal edges. The handle on the toilet was dangling and loose. There was a bundle of wires dangling from the wall-mounted TV. I'm not a diva but these are very simple, basic fixes that would take about 3 minutes to remedy. The community hot tub was so murky that we couldn't even see our feet and the jets only worked in 2 of the 4 seats. Saturday morning, we walked to the cafe next door for the breakfast that is included in the price of the room. Direct quote from the Blue Star Motel website: "FREE HOT BREAKFAST We've paired up with a restaurant next door to give you the hot breakfast you need to jump start your day at the Lake!" We walk in, I go to Yelp and see that the owner is apparently an irritable person so we tread lightly. We order and get our food which was actually pretty good. When it came time to pay, the server informed us that we owed $9 because our drinks and side order of bacon were not included. Four pieces of bacon, one cup of black coffee and one Coke = $9. Ridiculous but whatever. We didn't go back the second day. Yes, we opted to pay full price for breakfast elsewhere... I walked down to the office no less than 5 times on Saturday before noon only to see a closed sign on the door. There's always tomorrow right? Wrong. The office was closed Sunday morning too even though the sign says the office is open at 10. There's always later in the afternoon right? WRONG! We dropped by one last time at 2pm on our way out of town and the office was still closed. Ridiculous. So in 3 days, we never saw a single person who worked at the motel. No check-in, no check-out... The truth is that if someone had been in the office Saturday, I could have politely informed the innkeeper of the plumbing problems and we would be happy. Heck, I would have been happy with our stay even if I just had the chance to speak with someone Sunday afternoon and they pretended to care. I'd like to think this is a fluke because so many other reviewers rave about the customer service. Thankfully, the area is great and my wife and I were still able to have a wonderful weekend despite this mess. We will never be back. You live and you learn. read more

I echo everything else said. Are the rooms tiny and old school motel sized? Yes. Is the space maximized? Yes. are the grounds and hot tub cute,cute,cute? Yes. Was it under $100 with free breakfast close to Douglas and Saugatuck? Yes. Need I say more? No. read more

Great little place with awesome Service. Just came back from a stay at Blue Star and I must say that I was very impressed with the hospitality and service of this place. First off , the Yelp! photos are right on, we stayed in room 8 and it was clean modern and well stocked for a local Inn. The property is very clean and well maintained. The rooms all back to a very nice private grounds area with hot tub, cabana sitting area, and plenty of adirondack chairs overlooking a quiet private wooded area. Service was just as great as the room. Rusty was very helpful from check in to check out and attentive to all our needs. Great recommendations for dining as well as sight seeing since it was our first time in the area. You can't beat close parking, free wifi and a good hearty hot breakfast at the adjacent restaurant all inclusive ! Overall you can't beat a small privately owned gay run place like this. Definitely received leaps and bounds beyond my expectations and can not wait to visit this friendly place again soon !!! read more

I stayed at this Motel with my Mom and we LOVED it!!!! An adorable place conveniently located close to downtown Saugatuck/Douglas. The room was CLEAN, every amenity you could wish for they have thought of, and reasonably priced. The best part hands down was the hospitality from Rusty, the General Manager. He was so friendly- showed us to the room and pointed out the snacks (included), the backyard with adirondack chairs and a hot tub, and the coupon for the breakfast (included) at the little diner next door. Rusty was friendly and proud of the property and it showed. Overall it was the perfect little place for us to stay! Also HIGHLY recommend oval beach- $6 for a car entry. Beach is quiet, peaceful and clean. read more

The Clean,comfortable, well cared for room was perfect for what I needed. The staff was extremely welcoming and had lots of advice on what to do/ see in the area. For the price and location, I'd recommend this place as a great home-base for getting out and seeing beautiful Saugatuck and Douglas. read more

Was greeted upon arrival by one of the managers, super nice guy, saw we had a daughter and gave us an entire box of girl scout cookies! Who does that now a days? He gave us a tour of the place, very cozy rooms, perfect for our days spent in Holland. Just a short car trip away. I would recommend this place to anyone traveling in the area. I would have loved to take advantage of the two wooden lawn chairs in the back, but the weather wasn't the best. The hot tub also looked relaxing, but wasn't able to partake due to the rain. My only issue was when I took a some what hot shower in the morning, was that the smoke alarm went off, it was just doing it's job, but there isn't much ventilation in the room itself. read more

Such a gem to stumble upon and thanks to all of the positive reviewers before me - this place is beyond a great value. Well kept room (yes, it's small, but it's a motel and we didn't plan on spending a lot of time in the room) and good use of the space. Nice sized closet and shelving in the bathroom. The bedding and décor is all updated which is much more than I can say of other places when looking through photos. They provide free water, juice and snacks in the room and the breakfast at the Waypoint was wonderful. There is also a nice little convenience store next door. We enjoyed the hot tub the first night we were there, clean and you can tell they keep it well kept. It was really nice to be able to just walkout the back of your room and enjoy the area, they have wonderful adirondack chairs and a nice patio. Very convenient to downtown Douglas and about 1.5 miles from downtown Saugatuck. We were there in the cold and snow, but I could definitely see walking to Douglas from the location. Upon check in, Rusty showed me to the room to make sure we could get in ok and also showed me the rest of the property. It's a small motel so you think it's easy to find everything like the ice machine etc but what a special touch to be welcomed with a tour! We stayed 2 nights and I wish we could have stayed longer. Wonderful experience and can't wait to recommend it to others! read more

This five-star rating is based on the importance of service and commitment to quality. When we spent a couple of nights at the Blue Star Motel we were impressed with the consideration and kindness of the owners. In addition, our room could've been just an average hotel room. However, because of their high standards of cleanliness and neatness, attention to detail, hospitality, and the use of high-quality materials throughout, our room was an exceptionally pleasant place to spend the night. read more

This is the cutest place ever! The rooms have a modern update and chic style, but still the cozy feel of a bed and breakfast- but without the akward hallway conversation. Definitely coming back again. read more

Nice quiet and clean place to stay for couples. Location was excellent and close to Saugatuck, beaches, and Restaurants. Staff was very helpful and very friendly. This was our first stay at a motel and the experience was wonderful (we even extended our visit an extra day!). Saugatuck is only 2 minutes away! Manager Rusty even offered us free breakfast vouchers for Restraunt within walking distance. A++++ motel read more

This place exceeded all my expectations. The rooms were clean and just the right size to get us out and about seeing the beautiful sights of Saugatuck. About the staff: OUTSTANDING! They know their way around the area and are extremely helpful. If you're just wanting to veg out and read, the back is perfect with comfy Adirondack chairs and a deck with a jacuzzi. Highly recommended. read more

My husband and I live in Saugatuck and lost power during a bad storm, so we decided to get a motel room for the 2 days it took to restore electricity. I checked out a few of the hotels in the area, and remembered how The Blue Star Motel underwent some renovations and looked really cute since the remodel. They had a small refrigerator, a microwave, coffee maker, complimentary snacks and juice. We were able to take some of our perishables from home and save some food, which was nice. The room was super clean and modern, but quaint at the same time. The bed was comfortable and everything you could want or need was in the room. Rusty was so nice and helpful. In the back there is a beautiful area with a hot tub and lovely chairs. I imagine it is beautiful in the summer. I will be recommending it to visitors in the future. read more

We spent our anniversary there and walked into the room to see balloons, flowers and chocolates. The room was very clean and quaint. Thank you Rusty for the wonderful welcome and making our stay so pleasent. read more

My girlfriend and I were here for a week and every day we had a great time in the area of Saugatuck/Douglas. Definitely LGBT friendly! This place is CLEAN and I love the big shower for two. The micro and fridge are great for leftovers from all the yummy restaurants around, such as the WayPoint just around the corner. Another bonus are the coupons you get for the diner. Some days we paid nothing except the tip. Can't beat that! Rusty, Billy and the gang were always very accomodating and pleasurable. We loved the little snacks that would be left everytime the room was cleaned :) I have checked around and stayed in this area before, but the rates you cannot beat! So affordable you can stay a few extra days! Did I mention there is a hot tub out back? There are chairs right outside your back door, too, and while we were there, they also added one to wach of our front doors. We both HIGHLY recommend The Blue Star Motel! I personally will not look to stay anywhere else. Great hosts, clean rooms and the best rates. Who could ask for more? read more

I almost hate to write this review in fear that the Blue Star Motel will become too popular...but this place is the best! Clean. Modern. Everything is perfect and if it's not Rusty the manager or Billy the staff member will make it so. We stayed here the last week in May and not only was the weather ideal so was our stay. All the rooms look out onto a beautiful garden complete with hot tub, BBQ and gorgeous sitting area. Rusty even called ahead and made dinner reservations for us. This place is a hidden gem...shhh. it rocks! read more

This motel is located on Blue Star highway, very close to Oval Beach and downtown Saugatuck. The rooms are small but clean, the manager is friendly and accommodating, and the "backyard"/porch area is relaxing. Recommend. read more

CUTE little motel, great service, clean and pleasant rooms. They also provide a great breakfast deal at the Blue Star Cafe next door. Highly recommended! read more