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Bad Axe Motel

2.0 star property
Motel in Bad Axe with free parking

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Children's play area - outdoor
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Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Kitchenette | Private kitchenette
Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Kitchenette | Private kitchenette
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Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included

Room options

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Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Kitchenette

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Kitchenette

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Patio
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
  • 192 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
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About the area

Located in Bad Axe, Bad Axe Motel is near the airport. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Sanilac Petroglyphs Historic State Park and Port Crescent State Park, while Allen House Museum and Pioneer Log Village are cultural highlights. Bad Axe Fairgrounds and Longshot Lanes are also worth visiting.
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Map
1595 S. Van Dyke Rd, Bad Axe, MI, 48413

What's nearby

  • McLaren Thumb Region - 3 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Bad Axe Fairgrounds - 6 min drive - 7.2 km
  • Huron County Expo Center - 7 min drive - 7.6 km
  • Port Crescent State Park - 38 min drive - 41.9 km
  • Sandy Dunes Adventure Golf - 40 min drive - 43.7 km

Getting around

  • Saginaw, MI (MBS-MBS Intl.) - 83 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's
  • ‪Rachel's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Peppermill Restaurant - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Murphy's Bakery - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Bad Axe Motel

Motel near the airport
Bad Axe Motel provides amenities like a playground and laundry facilities. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Free self parking
  • Barbecue grills
Room features
All guestrooms at Bad Axe Motel feature comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and free toiletries
  • 32-inch flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Patios, kitchenettes, and refrigerators

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Things to do

  • Playground

Family friendly

  • In-room kitchenette
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • 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.
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 9 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 9 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 12 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

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
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a security system
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

Property is also known as

Bad Axe Econo Lodge
Econo Lodge Bad Axe
Bad Axe Motel Motel
Bad Axe Motel Bad Axe
Bad Axe Motel Motel Bad Axe

Frequently asked questions

Is Bad Axe Motel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Bad Axe Motel?

As of Aug 15, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Bad Axe Motel on Aug 19, 2025 start from CA $149.92, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Bad Axe Motel?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Bad Axe Motel?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 9 PM.

What time is check-out at Bad Axe Motel?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is Bad Axe Motel located?

Situated near the airport, this motel is 1.8 mi (2.9 km) from McLaren Thumb Region and within 6 mi (10 km) of Allen House Museum and Pioneer Log Village. Bad Axe Fairgrounds and Huron County Expo Center are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Bad Axe Motel Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 60 out of 143 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 50 out of 143 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 19 out of 143 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 143 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 143 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Corey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean room and easy check in and out
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms. The water smell when showering was off putting. All in all I would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Guy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All was good
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a very pleasant stay. It was a very clean and comfortable place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Clyde

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We appreciated the help Mike gave us during check in and our stay. He was very responsive to our needs. Thank you Mike! The room was good!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay for your next motorcycle adventure
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Quiet and cozy

We really enjoyed our stay .. quiet and cozy !!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Vivian

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

great stay

Very clean and updated rooms. I will recommend the Bad Axe Motel to all my family and friends.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brett

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

Clean, quiet, and comfortable

This old style motel was a great place to stay. It was clean and comfortable. Easy to check in and friendly owner!!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Fred

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice,clean Room
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

James E

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I could not check in because the office was locked and full of furniture and junk. Nobody would answer the phone. If I'm charged for this booking there will be hell to pay. Dirty and unsafe.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a very nice local motel. Very clean and just a couple of minutes from town. Mike the proprietor was very accommodating nice and quiet. Loved the kitchenette. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Kathy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Out of the way place right off main road
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Leah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
For a motel my partner and I had a pretty great experience! We were impressed by the nice and clean beds, kitchenette, and bathroom. We wish the water didn't smell like city water though, and the floors were swept but it seemed like they weren't mopped very well.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yvette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This motel is exceptionally clean. Great location if you like the quiet country side not too far out of town. I highly recommend it to everyone.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Amenities
No problems, good little motel
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

Matthew

Liked: Staff & service
Very plain but gets the job done. Room has a somewhat musty smell but seemed clean otherwise.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean, quiet, friendly staff and outstanding amenities,I highly recommend this establishment for the valuable stay it offers.I will return!!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Renee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Outside of hotel looks old and run down But interior is awesome. Owner did great job remodeling

8/10 Good

Shiu

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Unassuming property with quaint rooms and many amenities, including microwave, kitchen-style sink in room, fridge, DishTV, and even a hot plate and toaster! A pleasant surprise for the accommodation! Manager was very friendly and attentive, even walking guests to their rooms to ensure everything is proper when checking-in. Motel location is just outside of town, with access to various restaurants, grocery stores, and entertainment.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Amy

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

Nice and tidy

The place was small but perfect for what we needed. Everything was clean and comfy. My husband, who grew up in the country, noticed some farm smells, but I wasn't bothered by them (I mean, you are in the middle of a bunch of farm fields). They were redoing their parking lot, so we parked on the grass, which was fine.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

2/10 Terrible

Bradley

We were there at 8 o’clock. There was no one there to check us in and to this point my people have not been checked in. I want my money back. There is no hotel that should be closed at 8 o’clock.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Joshua

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
It’s an older model motel. But has been updated to a degree, the rooms are tiny, not close to anything in walking distance , there’s no one at the desk you have to call the number and the manager lives a few minutes away, he’s polite but the whole experience made working out there much less exciting.. I recommend this place if your only staying one night and your desperate. I hate leaving a bad review and I understand that it’s an old school establishment but when I’d ponder sleeping in my car. That’s not good
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

4/10 Poor

LeRoy

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The beds were comfortable, the TV worked fine, did not have far from car to door; but there was no curtain in bathroom window, no handrail by the water closet nor the required three feet between wall and the vanity, which caused a slight problem, and while showering when I grabbed the grab bars I thought they might fall off the wall.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2020

8/10 Good

Robert

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025