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Econo Lodge

Econo Lodge

2 out of 5
2723 Niles Ave, Saint Joseph, MI
Free cancellationReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is CA $86 per night from Oct 6 to Oct 7

Located in the heart of Saint Joseph, this motel is 2 mi (3.2 km) from Lakeland Regional Medical Center and 2.4 mi (3.8 km) from Lake Michigan. Silver Beach ...…

3.7/5Good! (287 reviews)

"Location is Awesome, close to beach and in walking distance to options for food. Continental Breakfast was good, toast, fruit, cereal, muffins, waffles yogurt, juice etc. Beds were on the hard side, but room was very clean and nice. Congress with a mini fridge and microwave too! We enjoyed our ..."…"

Reviewed on Aug. 30, 2020

Econo Lodge
Super 8 by Wyndham Three Rivers

Super 8 by Wyndham Three Rivers

2 out of 5
689 Super 8 Way, Three Rivers, MI
Free cancellationReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is CA $95 per night from Oct 6 to Oct 7

Situated near the boardwalk, this motel is 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from Scidmore Park and Petting Zoo and 2.5 mi (4 km) from Hidden Marsh Sanctuary. Sauganash Golf Club ...…

4/5Very Good! (405 reviews)

"Room was very clean . Front desk helpful n coffee available in the lobby also coffee in room. Very good price. Only negative was shower drained VERY slow"…"

Reviewed on Sep. 21, 2020

Super 8 by Wyndham Three Rivers
Super 8 by Wyndham South Bend

Super 8 by Wyndham South Bend

2 out of 5
4124 Ameritech Drive, IN Tollway I-80/90 Exit 72, South Bend, IN
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The price is CA $90 per night from Sep 28 to Sep 29

Situated in South Bend, this motel is 2.5 mi (4 km) from South Bend Clinic and within 6 miles (10 km) of Clay Township Park and South Bend Military Honor Park ...…

3.2/5 (762 reviews)

"When you check in they have to turn you heat/ air on for you and can turn it off at any time smh."…"

Reviewed on Jun. 24, 2020

Super 8 by Wyndham South Bend

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Red Roof Inn Benton Harbor - St Joseph

Red Roof Inn Benton Harbor - St Joseph

2 out of 5
1630 Mall Dr, Benton Harbor, MI
Free cancellationReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is CA $100 per night from Sep 25 to Sep 26

Located in the heart of Benton Harbor, this motel is 2.3 mi (3.8 km) from Intercare Community Health Network and 2.9 mi (4.7 km) from Lake Michigan College. ...…

3/5 (562 reviews)

"Noisy tenants at 4 AM. Staff was really nice and really pleasant, rooms were really clean!"…"

Reviewed on May 27, 2020

Red Roof Inn Benton Harbor - St Joseph
Econo Lodge Elkhart

Econo Lodge Elkhart

2.5 out of 5
3440 Cassopolis St, Elkhart, IN
Free cancellationReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is CA $68 per night from Oct 7 to Oct 8

Situated in Elkhart, this motel is 3 mi (4.9 km) from Wellfield Botanic Gardens and within 6 miles (10 km) of Ruthmere Mansion and NIBCO Water and Ice Park. ...…

3.3/5 (381 reviews)

"nice, calm, clean. Easy in and out. Efficient staff. A welcomed change from Motel 6..."…"

Reviewed on Aug. 24, 2020

Econo Lodge Elkhart
Red Roof Inn Elkhart

Red Roof Inn Elkhart

2 out of 5
2902 Cassopolis St, Elkhart, IN
Free cancellationReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is CA $71 per night from Sep 27 to Sep 28

Situated near the airport, this motel is 2.4 mi (3.9 km) from Wellfield Botanic Gardens and 2.6 mi (4.1 km) from Ruthmere Mansion. The Lerner and NIBCO Water ...…

3.4/5Good! (624 reviews)

"They were very responsive to our needs! Or room was very clean which is really important right now during this Covid time."…"

Reviewed on Aug. 6, 2020

Red Roof Inn Elkhart
Motel 6 South Bend, IN - Mishawaka

Motel 6 South Bend, IN - Mishawaka

2 out of 5
236 N Dixie Way, South Bend, IN
Free cancellation
The price is CA $61 per night from Sep 27 to Sep 28

Situated in South Bend, this motel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Roseland Town Park and University of Notre Dame. Notre Dame Stadium is 2.1 mi (3.5 km) away.…

3.5/5Good! (543 reviews)

"Nice room and location. Friendly staff. Overall a pleasant experience."…"

Reviewed on Aug. 18, 2020

Motel 6 South Bend, IN - Mishawaka
OYO Hotel South Bend - Campus

OYO Hotel South Bend - Campus

2 out of 5
52624 Indiana ST RT 933, South Bend, IN
Free cancellationReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is CA $56 per night from Sep 25 to Sep 26

Situated in South Bend, this motel is 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from University of Notre Dame and 2.9 mi (4.6 km) from Notre Dame Stadium. Roseland Town Park and Clay ...…

1.8/5 (338 reviews)

"I sense that this might be the property owners first investment hotel. Without sarcasm, congrats to him or her because I can only imagine the amount of money needed to buy a hotel in the first place. Then the amount of money to renovate the property completely, re-pave the parking lot, the amount ..."…"

Reviewed on Aug. 9, 2020

OYO Hotel South Bend - Campus
Americas Best Value Inn & Suites Three Rivers

Americas Best Value Inn & Suites Three Rivers

2 out of 5
1211 W. Broadway, Three Rivers, MI
Free cancellationReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is CA $95 per night from Sep 25 to Sep 26

Situated in Three Rivers, this motel is within a 10-minute walk of Center for Family Medicine and HealthTRAC. Scidmore Park and Petting Zoo and Hidden Marsh ...…

3.2/5 (84 reviews)

"Rooms were not the cleanest but they have rooms for adults to shut the door but sofa beds lack comfort very thin mattress but staff more than happy to help find a solution! Over all a great stay and they allow pets."…"

Reviewed on Apr. 3, 2020

Americas Best Value Inn & Suites Three Rivers
Bridgman Inn

Bridgman Inn

2 out of 5
9999 Red Arrow Hwy, Bridgman, MI
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Situated near the beach, this motel is 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from Weko Park and 2.3 mi (3.8 km) from Warren Dunes State Park. Lake Michigan is 1.6 mi (2.6 km) ...…

2/5 (2 reviews)
Could not stay here.

"Arrived tired saw the available rooms not acceptable and left. Fortunately we arranged for another hotel, otherwise I was prepared to sleep in the car."…"

Reviewed on Aug. 23, 2017

Bridgman Inn
Travelodge by Wyndham Benton Harbor MI

Travelodge by Wyndham Benton Harbor MI

1.5 out of 5
2063 Pipestone Rd., Benton Harbor, MI
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Situated in Benton Harbor, this motel is 2 mi (3.2 km) from Intercare Community Health Network and 2.8 mi (4.5 km) from Lake Michigan College. Silver Beach and ...…

1.6/5 (203 reviews)

"Wyndham needs to invest money into fixing up this place, they need to demolish it and start fresh, doesn’t matter where it is. People are paying money to stay there, make it presentable. The bathroom was dirty, the tile was cracked the sink was leaking and cracked the floor was uneven they would ..."…"

Reviewed on Aug. 8, 2019

Travelodge by Wyndham Benton Harbor MI
Knights Inn South Bend

Knights Inn South Bend

1.5 out of 5
3233 Lincoln Way W, South Bend, IN
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Situated near the airport, this motel is 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from Kennedy Park and 2.6 mi (4.2 km) from University of Notre Dame. South Bend Military Honor Park ...…

2.2/5 (101 reviews)

"Filthy and disgusting! Drug dealer next to me sold ALL NIGHT! SHOULD BE CONDEMNED!"…"

Reviewed on Oct. 3, 2017

Knights Inn South Bend
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Other property types in Dowagiac

LOG Cabin ON THE Water With Spectaculer Views ALL Sport Lake

LOG Cabin ON THE Water With Spectaculer Views ALL Sport Lake

50844 Garret Road, Dowagiac, MI
4.9/5Exceptional! (12 reviews)
Exactly what we wanted for our summer vacation!

"Being unfamiliar with the Sister Lakes area and Dewey Lake, we took a chance and booked the Log Cabin for a week-long getaway. It was more than we could've asked for. We fell in love with the accommodations and lake. Paul was helpful, courteous, very quick to respond, and left us with a very well-appointed ..."…"

Reviewed on Sep. 3, 2020

LOG Cabin ON THE Water With Spectaculer Views ALL Sport Lake
Popular Magician Lake in Sister Lakes. The Magic Getaway

Popular Magician Lake in Sister Lakes. The Magic Getaway

50322 E Lake Shore Dr, Dowagiac, MI
4.4/5Excellent! (5 reviews)
Fantastic!

"Perfect place for extended family to prepare for (and recover from!) a family wedding (@ nearby Sundance Studios in Millburg). Very well maintained and furnished in a beautiful setting. There was room galore for everyone - room to gather and room enough for those that wanted to, to retreat to a secluded ..."…"

Reviewed on Oct. 24, 2018

Popular Magician Lake in Sister Lakes. The Magic Getaway
Baymont by Wyndham Dowagiac

Baymont by Wyndham Dowagiac

2 out of 5
29291 Amerihost Dr, Dowagiac, MI
2.8/5 (337 reviews)

"This was literally the worst experience I have had Staying at hotel. I actually documented on camera the multiple fire and safety hazards. Not to mention the cops were in the lobby dealing with a guest that was in drugs and had a random dog with him. The worker put up a sign saying he was in the ..."…"

Reviewed on Oct. 8, 2019

Baymont by Wyndham Dowagiac
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Dowagiac Motels for the Frugal Traveler

In the larger Benton Harbor area, you can select from 7 low-priced motels among the more than 564 hotels and other accommodations. When you pick one of these budget accommodations, there might not be abundant amenities like you'd find at a traditional hotel but you'll save more cash to use on your vacation.

Fun fact: The word "motel" was conceived in 1925 by the owner of the Milestone Mo-Tel in San Luis Obispo, California. Often just a story or two, motel properties usually have exterior corridors overlooking the parking lot or an outdoor pool.

Here are some of Expedia customers' favorite motels in the larger area:

Super 8 by Wyndham South Bend

  • Located 21.7 mi (35 km) from the heart of Dowagiac
  • Enjoy access to the indoor pool, and freebies including breakfast, WiFi, and parking.

Motel 6 South Bend - Mishawaka IN

  • Free WiFi, free parking, and laundry facilities are available during your stay.
  • Central Dowagiac is 20.8 mi (33.5 km) away

Red Roof Inn Elkhart

  • Enjoy access to the snack bar/deli, and freebies including WiFi and parking.
  • Located 20.7 mi (33.3 km) from the heart of Dowagiac

Super 8 by Wyndham Three Rivers

  • Central Dowagiac is 24.5 mi (39.5 km) away
  • Free breakfast, an indoor pool, and free WiFi are available during your stay.

Red Roof Inn Benton Harbor - St Joseph

  • 16.2 mi (26 km) from the heart of Dowagiac
  • Enjoy access to the 24-hour front desk, and freebies including WiFi and parking.

Things to Do in Dowagiac

These are some outdoorsy places nearby:

  • Magician Lake
  • Stone Lake
  • Diamond Lake

These are other places worth a visit:

  • Dowagiac Four Winds Casino
  • Southwestern Michigan College

Dowagiac is also notable for its:

  • Flowers
  • Opera
  • Entertainment
  • Bars
  • Excursions
  • Theater

Best Time to Visit Dowagiac

Determine the optimal time to visit Dowagiac by checking the seasonal weather details below:
  • The hottest months are typically July and June, while January and February are the coldest months
  • January-March: Daytime temperatures average 53° F and nighttime temperatures average 17° F
  • April-June: 83° F is the daytime average and 33° F is the nighttime average
  • July-September: Daytime averages are around 83° F and nighttime averages are around 48° F
  • October-December: The average temperatures are 68° F during the day and 19° F at night
  • Average rainfall is 37.99 inches in a year

How to Get to Dowagiac and Around the Area

Dowagiac Transportation
NameTypeDistance
South Bend, IN (SBN-South Bend Intl.) Airport 23.1 mi (37.2 km)
Kalamazoo, MI (AZO-Kalamazoo-Battle Creek Intl.) Airport 33.2 mi (53.5 km)
Goshen, IN (GSH-Goshen Municipal) Airport 37.3 mi (60 km)
Dowagiac Station Train Station 1.7 mi (2.8 km)

Frequently asked questions

What can I expect from a motel trip to Dowagiac?
If you’re having a hard time finding motels in Dowagiac, allow Expedia help you find a motel or similar property from over 520 accommodations in the area. Just use our search tools to filter by price per night or money-saving amenities such as free breakfast and free airport transportation.
What's it like to stay in a motel?
At most motels, you’re likely to find free parking and an outdoor pool. When you stay at a motel, you’ll often have access to your room from an outside corridor overlooking the parking lot. In the U.S., motels became more commonplace after World War II with the popularity of car travel and road trip vacations, peaking in the 1960s with over 60,000 properties.
What are the best motels in Dowagiac?
Here are some of our customers’ favorite motels to choose from in the larger area. Econo Lodge is located 18.5 mi (29.8 km) from the heart of Dowagiac. Enjoy access to the coffee in the lobby, and freebies including WiFi and parking. Super 8 by Wyndham South Bend: An indoor pool along with freebies like breakfast, WiFi, and parking are available during your stay. Central Dowagiac is 21.7 mi (35 km) away. Red Roof Inn Benton Harbor - St Joseph: Enjoy access to the 24-hour front desk, and freebies including WiFi and parking. Located 16.2 mi (26 km) from the heart of Dowagiac. Super 8 by Wyndham Three Rivers: Central Dowagiac is 24.5 mi (39.5 km) away. An indoor pool along with freebies like breakfast, WiFi, and parking are available during your stay. Econo Lodge Elkhart: 19.9 mi (32.1 km) from the heart of Dowagiac. Enjoy access to the laundry facilities, and freebies including breakfast, WiFi, and parking.
What can I do in Dowagiac?
Some outdoorsy places nearby include Magician Lake, Stone Lake, and Sarett Nature Center. While you’re checking out the area, consider visiting Southwestern Michigan College, Dowagiac Four Winds Casino, and Andrews University.
What's the weather like in Dowagiac?
Weather can make or break a roadtrip, so here’s some data about year-round temperatures in Dowagiac to help you plan yours: The hottest months are usually July and June with an average temp of 69°F, while the coldest months are January and February with an average of 30°F. The snowiest months in Dowagiac are January, February, November, and December, with each month seeing an average of 10 inches of snowfall.
What are my options for getting around Dowagiac when staying in a motel?
We’ve gathered some information about getting around Dowagiac to help you navigate your stay: Fly into South Bend Intl. Airport (SBN), which is located 23.1 mi (37.2 km) from the heart of the city. You can also search for flights into Kalamazoo, MI (AZO-Kalamazoo-Battle Creek Intl.), which is 33.2 mi (53.5 km) away. If you want to explore the larger area, hop aboard a train at Dowagiac Station.

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