Portage Lake Motel

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  Renee Keil
5 months ago
Came upon this amazing little gem by chance. Was very impressed by the quaint personally owned establishment overlooking Portage Lake. Wow what a view especially in the fall w/ all the beautiful colors. Nice rooms w/ very comfy beds & very clean. Owned by a very nice family. Always there to help make your stay in Onekama very enjoyable & personal.Noteworthy details: Highly recommend for whatever your personal preference &/or experience you are looking for.

  Tyler Stahl
7 months ago
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  Katherine Wells
8 months ago
Wonderful owners. Quaint. Clean. Quiet. The Most comfy beds. Beautiful view of the lake. Private beach with dock, chairs and fire pit to enjoy awesome sunsets. Adorable town...shops and eateries. You won't be disappointed.Food & drinks: Lots of food and drinks within walking distance. Beautiful beaches and Artesian well nearby.

  Ryan Pohl
9 months ago
We've stayed here several times this year already. We love the Onekama area and this is a great place make your home base while you explore the area. The new owners are great and they're working hard to provide a great experience for their guests. We will be coming back and recommending to others.

  Lynda Lankamp
10 months ago
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  Casey
a year ago
Absolutely beautiful location! Room was decorated beautifully, very clean, and comfortable. Lots of towels, which is always great! Lots of extras outside of the room like a grill, fire pit, and chairs by the hotel as well as on the lake across the street. Staff was very friendly. We will definitely stay again! Below was how I enjoyed my coffee in the morning!

  Felicia Austin/Jackson
a year ago
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  Judy S
5 months ago
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  Rench Ranch
a year ago
My wife Melly and I stayed here a few years ago when we toured the Michigan Coastline on our motorcycles. I returned again this year by myself on another road trip. Severe weather was rolling in for the next day and the staff was able to accommodate an extra night for me at the last minute. They have been extremely friendly and helpful. The rooms are quaint and clean. It's a well kept Motel from the 1950's. There is a little swimming area with dock across the street from the Portage Lake Motel and it's an easy walk to a very nice restaurant, pub, grocery store, etc... So I was made very comfy as I waited out the storms. Portage Lake Motel was a lot more accommodating than the place in Glen Arbor with the non-refundable everything policy. Was better safe than force myself to ride my motorcycle in monsoon levels of thunderstorm. Thanks to the Portage lake Motel and their extremely friendly staff. I can highly recommend this place the any travelers.

  Joanna Danko
7 months ago
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  Molly Horner
8 months ago
Amazing find! Great location! Superb service. Went above and beyond! Will definitely be back. Incredible view. Walk to everything. Private beach! Wish I could have stayed longer.Nearby activities: Beach is 25 yards. So close.Walkability: Walk to breakfast, coffee, shops! Super close to all the action!

  Brooke Rekus
2 years ago
Had an awesome stay here! The rooms was nice, and very clean. The bed was comfortable and I had a view of the water. The only downfall was that my window was facing the sidewalk so people walking by could totally see in. Make sure to call if you will check in after 6, since they close the lobby then.

  Michael Smith
2 years ago
We loved this place. We stayed in 12 which has a nice view of the water and 2 windows. The decor was a nice mix of beachy with some old timey fixtures and retro tile in the bathroom. The place was spotless with plenty of AC power for a warm day. Larry the owner was super nice and recommended some good local places to see. I could definitely see us staying a week here if we bring the boat back up this way. The area was beautiful.

  John Bradley
3 years ago
My girlfriend and I stayed here for a weekend. It was wonderful. Clean room, comfortable bed, great views of the water from the room. The staff was awesome and they made it clear from the start that staff is only there until 6pm. But that if we had any issues that we could call them after hours. We didn't utilize the beach but the room did come with beach access on a section of shoreline that the motel owns. All in all it was a great place that I would definitely stay at again and highly recommend.

  Chris
4 years ago
Great roadside motel. Very clean, very friendly staff and owner. Loved being able to walk across the street to beach and pier. Dropped our kayaks in and enjoyed Portage lake. Short walk to the shops, restaurants, and town parks. Room was great overall, bathroom needed some updating but had what we needed. Will definitely be back here

  Ashley Shaffier
5 years ago
We absolutely loved our stay here! Larry and his wife bought it recently and it s great. The customer service is superb. They personally showed us around the property, recommended restaurants and even lended us beach towels. The fire pit and outdoor sitting area on the beach were fantastic. Rooms were very clean with great decor. Somethings are a little dated since it was built in the 50s but the property was very well kept. Would definitely stay again!

  Emily Martin
3 years ago
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  Joseph Smith
6 years ago
Very comfy, affordable and a beautiful view of the lake. Larry is an awesome owner and his customer service makes you want to come back. I have traveled a lot on M22 especially on my motorcycle. My friends a myself have found a new place to stay! The people in town are very friendly and we had great food and service at both Shirleys & M22 grill. We will be back!

  Keith Hermann
7 years ago
I loved the owners, they were really fantastic people. The room was very eclectic and clean, so if you are looking for cookie cutter hotel rooms this place isn't for you. Talked to some great people in the area. If you are looking for a place to stay coming through the area, the prices are great and it is a nice experience.

  Mary Jo McElroy
a year ago
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  Ernest Manke
5 years ago
I was very surprised with the Portage Lake Motel. Given that it's only $90 a night and 4 people can comfortably fit in a room, this is a great price. I was also really surprised at how clean the rooms were. The plumbing does resemble that of an old school lake house but it's still clean and functional. For the price, it's hard to beat. Just a note though, the water has a lot of iron in it.

  Tim Hughes
4 years ago
Larry and staff are super friendly and accommodating. They have worked hard to update the rooms and they are clean and comfortable. This location is perfect if you want to have a boat either anchored out front or at the marina within walking distance. The Glenwood fine dining is also a short walk away and village park, coffee store, etc. We love Onekama and Portage Lake Motel!!

  Lynette Gerbe
5 years ago
Owners very helpful and accomodating. A pet friendly place. Nice clean rooms. WiFi...Frig...plugins for USB ports, cell phone charging an nice size TV. I really cannot say enough about this place...Great view of the lake and they offer 20% off cards to a couple of restaurants in Onekama. Room prices are decent as well. If we could give them more stars we would!!

  Dylan Bowman
3 years ago
We loved our room, beautiful view of Portage Lake. Ownership and Staff are great people and willing to take care of any needs you may need. Nicely placed in Onekama Michigan on M22 the most gorgeous road to travel in the fall.

  Samantha Lee
2 years ago
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  Greg McCrory
5 years ago
Only able to give 5 stars because that s all that available. This place is amazingly clean, owners are top notch. Can t beat the price for the amenities that are received. Lake access, bonfire pit with everything provided right on the beach. Gas grill available, gas fire pit, cable, WiFi, coffee maker and fridge in the room. And linens that smell clean. Can t say enough good about this place.

  Jana Larabee
3 years ago
Nice View of the lake from our room. Disappointed that there was no ice in the machine even though the ads for the motel says....please use our ice and fill your cooler too. We got there, got in Pajamas only to find no ice. Had to redress and go to the gas station as our drinks needed ice. Very limited office hours, you have to call them to check in after 6pm.

  Hungry Tree Ghost
7 years ago
If you're ice fishing, you have access right to the lake. Snowmobiles and other machines are allowed. Rooms were nice for cheap. Shower water pressure was good. Rooms were clean.

  Onna Cross
3 years ago
Exceptional staff and clean rooms made this a very pleasant place to stay. Located in cute Onekama with water frontage directly across the street. We will be back next year with our Yorkies. Thank you for running such a great family motel.

  Kelly Wurm
6 years ago
OMGosh! Larry-the Owner has only had this 50's style strip motel for a year! He completely gutted it from what I was told by other Impressed Business Owners & from what they say it was a Mess! You would Never know that now! Larry is Fantastic at Customer Service & The Perfect Motel Owner! Bright, Welcoming, Warm, Sunny Personality!The room we had was decorated in 1950's Michigan Ski Scene! Bright, Crisp, Clean, Blue & White Color Scheme. The bed is more comfortable than the one we have at home!Antique Vanity & mirror but with all the modern amenities of the creams, soaps conditioners shampoos,& he doesn't skimp on the big fluffy, luxurious, towels! He's done a wonderful job in the bathrooms by hand-tiled the floor, shower, & tiled seat, & installed the long, hand held pulsesating shower head!Larry has bottled water in every room for you, a small upright refrigerator, coffee maker, free wifi, lg flat screen tv! There is an awesome grill outside for you to cook a delicious meal on. If you care to watch a Gorgeous Michigan Sunset or Sunrises of Lake Michigan, he has the beach all set up for you to enjoy with a fabulous picture frame-worthy shot from one of his comfy chairs all right there for your use! Portage Lake Motel 10 min from the Casino, 15 min from Manistee-in Beautiful Onekoma! Larry-You are the Best! Thank you for one of the best Motel stays of our lives! Good Luck Larry with Your Business Endeavor, You are Doing Every Thing Right in Our Book! Dan & Kelly Wurm