Hillcrest Motel

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

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Signature Room | 2 bedrooms, premium bedding, memory-foam beds, free WiFi
Hillcrest Inn & Motel, at the edge of Hiawatha National Forest, offers a tranquil escape with garden grounds. Guests enjoy free in-room WiFi and can explore the vegetable garden. The 24-hour front desk staff consistently earn praise for their helpfulness.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included

Room options

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Standard Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(12 reviews)

Highlights

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

Signature Double Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(16 reviews)

Highlights

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

Signature Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(16 reviews)

Highlights

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

Family Suite

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Porch/lanai
Garden
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

Superior Cabin

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Porch/lanai
Garden
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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About the area

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
  • 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

  • ‪Jack's - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Swallow Inn - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Wally's Bar - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Rapid River Pub - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪kipling bar - ‬10 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 free continental breakfast and a garden. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks such as:
  • Free self-parking
  • A vegetable garden and a 24-hour front desk
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All guest rooms at Hillcrest Motel have perks, such as premium bedding and air conditioning, in addition to amenities, such as free WiFi. Guest reviews highly rate the cleanliness rooms at the property.
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with eco-friendly toiletries
  • Porches or lanais, recycling and microwaves

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • 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 lift

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

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Payment types at the property

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 and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

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?

Checkout 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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Reviews

Hillcrest Motel Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.6

Cleanliness

8.4

Amenities

9.2

Staff & service

9.0

Eco-friendliness

9.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 149 out of 208 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 42 out of 208 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 208 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 208 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 208 reviews

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

10/10 Excellent

Cassie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Pet friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Gerald

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My Dog loved the huge back yard.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jesse

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quick efficient checkin. Clean and quiet place to stay the night.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Large room with king bef.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very clean. Easy check in
Stayed 1 night in Sep 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!!
Easy in, easy out!!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Billie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
It was a nice little place for a quick weekend get away. Wish I had gotten an updated room though. I would stay here again
Stayed 3 nights in May 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

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

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

Jodi

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

10/10 Excellent

Victoria

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

6/10 Okay

Maye

Bathroom has no shelves or hook to put essential. The shower is "tiny" hard to clean up! The room is suppose to fit 4 people but it is too small to accommodate 4. There was a hook to put jacket but pegs are missing except for 1. Bed was comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 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

CHERYL

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

Cute and cozy

Cute renovated old school motel. Quarters are tight, be warned if you are a group of more than 1 or 2 people. Tiny shower but very clean and very functional setup. Lots of semis and logging trucks all night, pretty close to the highway but we ran the fan on high to give some white noise. Huge backyard area with ATV trail access, great for us traveling with a dog who needed to run after a long car ride!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tammy

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

10/10 Excellent

Chauntele

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Was a very cute and quiet motel.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joshua

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff is always amazing and helpful. Love staying here!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
So far our stay has been perfect.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rick

Liked: Amenities
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 Excellent

Larry

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

Sean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A quaint little motel. Aside from some highway noise this is a nice place to stay!
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ray

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

Great little place

One of the best stays of our week in the UP. This is a quaint little motel that is well taken care of provided a great night's sleep for my family. Tough to beat the price. Would definitely stay again and recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023