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Hillcrest Motel

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

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Nestled near Hiawatha National Forest, Hillcrest Inn & Motel offers a serene escape with a lush garden and free in-room WiFi. Connect with nature at the vegetable garden or take advantage of the 24-hour front desk - previous guests rave about the helpful staff.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Pet-friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Superior Cabin

Superior Cabin

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

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

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Signature Double Room

Signature Double Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(13 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Family Suite

Family Suite

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Signature Room

Signature Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(14 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Standard Room

Standard Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(11 reviews)

Highlights

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

Located in Rapid River, Hillcrest Motel is in a rural area. Rapid River Ski Trail and Gladstone Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Hiawatha National Forest and Peninsula Point Lighthouse Interpretive Trail. Haymeadow Creek Falls Trail and Bay de Noc to Grand Island Trail are two other places to visit that come recommended. Be sure not to miss outdoor adventures like hunting, ecotours, and hiking/biking trails.
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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
  • Gladstone Golf Club - 12 min drive - 14.5 km
  • Van Cleve Park & Gladstone Beach - 14 min drive - 19.2 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Swallow Inn - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Jack's - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Rapid River Pub - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪kipling bar - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Hiawatha's Restaurant - ‬12 min walk

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 free continental breakfast and 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

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM

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, smart lock

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 does it cost to stay at Hillcrest Motel?

As of Aug 23, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hillcrest Motel on Sept 7, 2025 start from CA $132.15, 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 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

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 129 out of 176 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 32 out of 176 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 176 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 176 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 176 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

10/10 Excellent

Alyssa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property was a great stay for the night!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Douglas

Liked: Amenities
Nice place
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ashley

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Cute motel, clean, and accommodating. Owner was super nice, would definitely recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Antony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Super!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Kimberlee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The beds were so comfortable!!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
THE most convenient and comfortable overnight stay ever! Easy peasy! Receive your door code in advance of your arrival; pull right up to your door and you enter a cozy, clean and well equipped room!! Need a great rest stop, this is it!!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Phyllis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Check in was unique and presented a very good feeling of security. The property was very well maintained and inviting. I especially liked the new bathroom remodel. All of the amenities were geared toward pleasing the customer.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Nancy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was perfect for a quick place to stay on the way to our vacation. It was clean, has many updates. Easy to find, but not walkable distance to anything and is noisy as it is on the highway, although the room air conditioner drowned out the highway noise.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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 Excellent

DANIEL

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

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was quaint and cozy. It was a comfortable stay. Lots of areas to walk and explore to enjoy the outdoors. I would book here again if I could. The first time I tried, they were full up, and now I know why.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quick, easy, and cheap. We love this motel and they just refurbed some rooms. Great little offering on the highway with no bells and whistles.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alicia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Check in was super easy and a nice, clean room!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jacob

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

Nice beds

The service was friendly. Rooms were clean and beds were comfy
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Clean room. Good water pressure. Was reminded a double bed is small for two people.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dovey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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 Excellent

Lance

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

10/10 Excellent

Jodi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tammy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very easy check!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Victoria

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

10/10 Excellent

Emily

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

Pari

Liked: Amenities
Beautiful place!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This is our 3rd stay and we will be back again!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very pleasant stay clean comfortable accessible washroom was great.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Christina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very attentive. This is a charming motel. We were very comfortable during our 3 day stay
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024