Hillcrest Motel

2.5 star property
Motel with free parking, steps from Hiawatha National Forest

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Front of property
2 bedrooms, premium bedding, memory foam beds, free WiFi
Exterior
Exterior
Point of interest

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included

Room options

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Superior Cabin

Highlights

Porch/lanai
Yard
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Air conditioning
  • Sleeps 7
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

Signature Double Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Porch/lanai
Yard
Air conditioning
Memory foam bed
Premium bedding
2 bedrooms
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Family Suite

Highlights

Porch/lanai
Yard
Air conditioning
2 bedrooms
Premium bedding
Memory foam bed
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 7
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Queen Beds

Signature Room

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Porch/lanai
Yard
Air conditioning
Memory foam bed
Premium bedding
2 bedrooms
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(11 reviews)

Highlights

Porch/lanai
Yard
Air conditioning
Memory foam bed
Premium bedding
2 bedrooms
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
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About the neighborhood

Map
10154 US-2, Rapid River, MI, 49878

What's nearby

  • Peninsula Point Lighthouse Interpretive Trail - 2 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Haymeadow Creek Falls Trail - 5 min drive - 8.0 km
  • Bay de Noc to Grand Island Trail - 6 min drive - 8.0 km
  • Rapid River Ski Trail - 9 min drive - 11.6 km
  • Gladstone Golf Club - 12 min drive - 14.5 km

Getting around

  • Escanaba, MI (ESC-Delta County) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Jack's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Rapid River Pub - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Rapid River Dairy Flo - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Swallow Inn - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Pantry - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Hillcrest Motel

Motel near Hiawatha National Forest
Located close to Peninsula Point Lighthouse Interpretive Trail and Bay de Noc to Grand Island Trail, Hillcrest Motel provides a garden. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks like:
  • Free self parking
  • A vegetable garden and a 24-hour front desk
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Hillcrest Motel include thoughtful touches such as premium bedding and air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi. Guest reviews highly rate the clean rooms at the property.
Other amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with eco-friendly toiletries
  • Porches or lanais, recycling, and microwaves

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Proposal/romance packages

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Vegetable garden

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Memory foam mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Recycling
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk, key retrieval

Pets

Pets stay free
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

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, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Frequently asked questions

Is Hillcrest Motel pet-friendly?

Yes, cats and dogs are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Hillcrest Motel?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Hillcrest Motel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Hillcrest Motel?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Hillcrest Motel located?

Situated in a rural location, this motel is steps from Hiawatha National Forest and 1.4 mi (2.3 km) from Peninsula Point Lighthouse Interpretive Trail. Haymeadow Creek Falls Trail and Bay de Noc to Grand Island Trail are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Hillcrest Motel Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 110 out of 151 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 29 out of 151 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 151 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 151 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 151 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10

The beds were so comfortable!!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10

This little roadside motel was truly a gem. So cute, comfortable and clean. Close to many attractions in the upper peninsula area. We are at a local place named Jack's that was delicious. Our only complaint is that we couldn't stay longer. Would definitely stay here again if we get back that way.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10

Check in was super easy and a nice, clean room!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10

This was a beautiful and comfortable room. It was spacious and smelled lovely. I was surprised to find such a gem in this rather rural area.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10

Very easy check!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10

Very nice hotel
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10

Easy check in/check out; quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10

We drive through the UP every few months and always stay here. It’s always clean, quiet, and feels very safe for solo travelers. And we love that our dog is welcome!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10

Beautiful place!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10

This is our 3rd stay and we will be back again!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10

Very pleasant stay clean comfortable accessible washroom was great.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10

We booked 2 rooms, one of the rooms was not cleaned. Never came in any physical contact with staff, kind of weird, but called the phone number listed on the door and we were taken care of right away and were offended a clean room. Would like to see live staff though.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10

Staff was very attentive. This is a charming motel. We were very comfortable during our 3 day stay
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10

Check in was very easy and friendly. Room was very clean and grounds were great for pet.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10

We liked basically everything about the room until I woke up and went to take a shower and had no hot water. Did not appreciate having to stand in a cold shower to rinse off. Otherwise everything else was great!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10

This little 10 room motel was a treat. Very clean, comfortable bed, easy check in, etc. The bathroom was small but had been updated with a nice shower. A shelf over the toilet is suggested as there was no place to put toiletry bags, toothbrushes, etc. Night light in the bathroom and very good lamps on the nightstands was appreciated. Too many places have poor lighting. There was a nice table with pull out stools that we used to eat a sandwich. Only drawback is the road noise but like others have said turning the fan on helped block that out during the night. I’d stay there again!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10

Was a very cute and quiet motel.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10

Staff is always amazing and helpful. Love staying here!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10

So far our stay has been perfect.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10

A quaint little motel. Aside from some highway noise this is a nice place to stay!
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10

The nicest motel I’ve ever stayed in. It’s so cute, very clean and has everything you need. The staff was attentive, would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10

Nice clean, updated motel. We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10

Really nice place to stay, would not hesitate to stay again. Clean, comfortable and convenient all with excellent service.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10

Just a cute locally owned motel. We will stay again if we're back in the area!!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10

clean room friendly staff, room very clean and comfy
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024