hotels with free parking in Sault Ste. Marie, MI

1. Brimley Motel Suites

About this hotel

Just off Waiska Bay, this laid-back motel surrounded by trees is 7 miles from Point Iroquois Lighthouse and 1 mile from Brimley Beach. The M-28 road is 3 miles away.The 5 airy, 1-bedroom suites offer free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs, and kitchenettes with minifridges and microwaves. Upgraded 2-bedroom suites add washer/dryers, and accommodate up to 6 people.Parking is free.

Things You Need to Know

  • Guests praised the kitchenettes
  • 10 min walk to the Wheels of History Museum
  • Guests praised the service

Feedback From Real Customers

Rosalie Moore

We stayed in a Jr Suite They have been newly updated and are very cute and cozy There is no office on site, but the owner met us there

Ken was very nice and we had long conversation with him about many places and thingsThe absolute only drawback is there was no kitchen towel or dishcloth However there was paper towels, dishsoap and a scrubber padEverything was super clean and fresh smellingGreat location!Will more than likely have an opportunity to stay here againHighly recommend this if you are in the area

2. Bay Mills Resort & Casino (3-star hotel)

About this hotel

In a woodland area on the shores of Lake Superior’s Waiska Bay, this classic casino resort lies 17.2 miles from Sault Ste. Marie.Straightforward rooms provide free Wi-Fi and cable TV, plus coffeemakers, minifridges and microwaves. Additional features range from bay views to whirlpool tubs.Complimentary perks include parking and use of a boat launch. There are also 4 restaurants and 2 casinos hosting regular entertainment, as well as an 18-hole golf course.

Things You Need to Know

  • One of the few hotels in the area with air conditioning
  • 3 min walk to Wild Bluff Golf Course
  • One of the few hotels in the area with a restaurant
  • Guests mentioned “snowmobiles” 18 times
  • The hotel has breakfast
  • One of the few hotels in the area with a casino
  • One of the few hotels in the area with a bar

Feedback From Real Customers

Dianne Gapp

We didn’t stay at the hotel, my daughter and I went there for my birthday dinner My family and I have gone there since the place opened up (until Covid) as we used to own cottage property in Brimley until we sold it I was drooling for the buffet, only to be disappointed that it wasn’t available anymore

Just off the menu, which was very small compared to the old one, but thought we’d try it anyway When we got our meals, the prime rib was overdone and very fatty and gristly The lake trout could have been cooked a little longer, and the potato wedges were nothing like the picture in your advertising We were not even asked if we wanted dessert For the amount of food we got, I felt it was very costly as well We will not return Very sad feeling!

3. Holiday Inn Express Sault Ste. Marie, an IHG Hotel (2-star hotel)

About this hotel

This standard hotel off I-75 is a 5-minute walk from Lake Superior State University and a 1.1-mile drive from Sault Sainte Marie Municipal Airport.The traditional rooms come with flat-screen TVs and desks, plus premium cable channels, coffeemakers and minifridges. Kids 19 and under stay free with an adult and there’s free WiFi in every room, as well as a choice of hard and soft pillows. Suites add separate living spaces with sofa beds, whirlpool tubs and kitchenettes.Amenities include a free breakfast bar, an indoor pool and fitness center, as well as free parking.

Things You Need to Know

  • Guests praised the clean rooms, which have TVs
  • Guests praised the beds
  • Guests praised the bathrooms
  • 3 min drive to the Sault Ste. Marie International Bridge
  • Guests liked the service
  • The fitness center has treadmills
  • One of the few hotels in the area with a hot tub
  • One of the few hotels in the area with a bar

Feedback From Real Customers

Ryan Kintz

My stay on 12/20/2021 was wonderful I like staying at Holiday Inns because I know what the experience will be like A clean, well taken care of location with plenty to offer

The front desk staff that worked the evening of 12/20 were fantastic and very pleasant to chat with The room was clean and just right for an overnight stay The pool & hot tub were open and that was nice Breakfast was a typical mix of warm and cold options I would definitely stay again

Brandon Barabas

This place is a joke The IHG online reservation system screws my reservation up by switching the dates back to the day I was making reservation and wanted date 3 weeks out and they don’t sell out but I still get charged I’m fine with paying if a fee if it would of been rooms they could of sold but you did not sell out so there for you you should not be charged

Worst customer service ever Jackie their manager is rude ignorant person she fits in with the corporate greed pig very well After this horrible experience with her and IHG I will not stay with IHG hotels ever agai

4. Long Ships Motel

About this hotel

Across the street from St. Marys River and the Soo Locks, this simple motel is within a 16-minute walk of both the Tower of History observation deck and the Steamship Valley Camp museum.Accessed via exterior corridors, the bright, simply furnished rooms feature complimentary Wi-Fi and cable TV, as well as minifridges, microwaves and dining tables.Freebies include parking, morning coffee and continental breakfast (available seasonally).

Things You Need to Know

  • Walking distance to the Soo Locks and Great Lakes Shipwreck Historical Society
  • Guests praised the service

Feedback From Real Customers

Margaret Abercrombie

The location is perfect! I loved being within walking distance to the Locks, shopping, and dining The staff was very friendly and gave us great recommendations for restaurants We ended up eating at Lockview twice because the food was so good

Our room was recently renovated and was very cute and clean Rates were more than reasonable given the location and room quality Would definitely stay here again

LaShonda Green

It was nice, location wise, but the room was poorly cleaned between stays There was dog and human hair everywhere The clerk said they didn’t allow pets, but someone managed to sneak one in

There was a strange wet spot on the floor, not sure from where and there may have been some black mold on the bathroom floor The room was very out dated The clerk was quick to change the bedding or give us a refund to stay somewhere else, which she lied about not having a double bed room available There was one 3 doors down that was vacant and the windows were open As soon as we were leaving, she hurried to clean the room before we even got out of the parking lot Will definitely spend a little more money for a more updated motel intown or a main chain out of the city

Michael Pattison

Our room definitely needs some work The room had a bad musty smell The drop ceiling was bowing and apparently had leaks at one time

The coffee maker cord didn’t reach the outlet so we had to set it on the floor to plug it in and brew coffee The shower water would randomly go to really hot or really cold for no apparent reason The bottom of the main door entrance had a at least a quarter inch gap at the bottom of it Not good because bugs would crawl through it and into our room It was really hot the day we arrived and they didn’t have the ac or the fridge turned on in our room so it took a few hours for our room to cool down and the fridge as well The staff was nice but the hotel obviously needs alot of updates Will not be staying there again

5. Kewadin Casinos – Sault Ste. Marie (3-star hotel)

About this hotel

This unfussy casino and conference hotel is 17 miles from from Sault Ste. Marie Airport and 5 miles from I-75.The basic rooms (smoking or non-smoking) come with free Wi-Fi and local calls, plus extra seating; some have Jacuzzis. Room service is available.Amenities include free parking, an indoor pool, a sauna and an exercise room. The 24-hour casino features slots and gaming tables, as well as a restaurant, a deli, a cocktail lounge and regular entertainment. There’s a 1,500-seat theater and a comedy lounge, as well as 30,000 sq ft of meeting space, including a ballroom. Local shuttle service is available.

Things You Need to Know

  • Guests mentioned the rooms are large
  • Some guests disliked the kitchenettes but others liked the beds
  • Some guests disliked the bathrooms
  • 6 min drive to the Kewadin Casino, Hotel and Convention Center
  • Guests mentioned microwaves 33 times
  • Guests mentioned refrigerators 36 times
  • One of the few hotels in the area with a casino

Feedback From Real Customers

Rebecca Gerhard

Husband and I had a mini 4 day get away here It was so much fun! You don’t even have to leave the resort if you don’t want to! They have 2 lounges, one restaurant, a deli, a gift shop, pool, hot tub, gaming room, and a casino! We went exploring the first 2 days then decided to stay on the property for the third day We had so much fun! The staff is friendly, the place is clean, and the lounges have karaoke and live bands on the weekend! We will be back for sure!!!!

Cheryl Wiggins

Rooms were clean Staff friendly Restaurants were reasonably priced and the food was good as was the service

Pool area was very clean, water was cool but comfortable once in Didn’t use the hot tub but it looked nice Only complaint was a lingering smell of cigarette smoke in the hallway and the automatic faucet in the bathroom had a delay in working when not used for several hours I would definitely stay here again and recommend it to others

Kathy Wayne

Rooms were basic motel 6 quality Need updating No fridge, no micro wave

There was no housekeeping Had to put used towels by door Our floor was supposed to be smoke free Smelled like smoke on the entire floor Non smoking casino was small Smoking was bigger but the smoke was really bad Went with diamond tours who were also bad

6. Kewadin Sault Ste Marie Hotel (3-star hotel)

About this hotel

Off Interstate 75, this casual casino hotel is 7 miles from James Donaldson Moore Nature Preserve and 26 miles from Point Iroquois Lighthouse.The straightforward rooms come with flat-screen TVs and free Wi-Fi. Upgraded rooms add in-room whirlpool tubs. Suites offer separate living rooms, microwaves, and tea and coffeemakers.Parking is free. Other amenities include 2 restaurants, a bar and a casino, as well as a theater with live shows. There’s also an indoor pool, a sauna and a hot tub, plus a gym and a game room.

Things You Need to Know

  • 3 min walk to the Kewadin Casino, Hotel and Convention Center
  • Guests praised the service
  • Guests liked the pool

Feedback From Real Customers

Leo Klaus

We loved staying here at the RV Park Would be great if they would give us a proper placemarker for our spot, as the last 2 times our spot has been stolen by other people with no change or repurcussions (As in, the spot stealer takes our ticket down and puts their ticket with the wrong number up, but they get to keep the stolen spot anyway

)We pay for a specific spot that we chose when we arrived It is First Come First Serve except it is not, and apparently it is just a free for allIf you leave for anything, someone will take your PAID for spot Staff prioritizes the spot stealer and we are forced to move despite having picked that spot and stayed there for days This has happened 2 years in a row!Not sure that I want to come back with the stress this causes And I will no longer be recommending this location Very sad about this and hope to update this if we are presented with a proper, respectful solution

Alicia Adzima-Clossick

Total waste of my health, sanity, and that of my children’s as well The security here did not protect my family Then they charged me for a whole extra night’s stay when we didn’t even stay after what happened which I won’t go into detail

But if your a female be safe here, don’t go to the bathroom alone after you have a drink, because the security here won’t watch or care for your safety They don’t care about the safety of their guests, nor their childrenI would never stay here ever again I will never return here unless it’s to get a refund for my night I didn’t stay here when my court proceedings start

Anthony Lummen

The pool closes at ten all the games in the game room are either broken or steal your money The TV is small, the beds SUCK!!! They’re not pet friendly however to did not turn away our service dogs

our daughter looked out the window and said “it looks like a fancy Walmart parking lot” do not waist your time or moneyfor $210 for one night is absolutely atrociousI get better rooms for WAAAAYYYY less at nicer hotels in Vegas

7. Hampton Inn Sault Ste Marie (2-star hotel)

About this hotel

This relaxed hotel in a modern building is 3 miles from both the Canadian border at the Sault Ste. Marie International Bridge and boat tours at the Soo Locks. It’s 18 miles from Chippewa County International AirportUnfussy rooms come with free Wi-Fi and flat-screen TVs, as well as minifridges, microwaves and coffeemakers. Upgraded rooms add whirlpool tubsParking and a buffet or to-go breakfast are complimentary. Other amenities include an indoor pool and a hot tub, along with a fitness center, a business center and meeting space.

Things You Need to Know

  • Guests praised the clean rooms, which have minibars
  • Guests liked the beds
  • 5 min drive to Sault Seal Recreation Area
  • Guests praised the friendly service
  • Guests mentioned lobbies 13 times
  • One of the few hotels in the area with a hot tub
  • Guests praised the indoor pool

Feedback From Real Customers

Phillip Reilly

Exceptionally clean, bright and well cared for property near the LocksAmazing staff! friendly, helpful and informativeGreat hot breakfasts and really good coffee

Superb housekeeping staffReally a super place to stay!

Dylan Esterline

Bed bugs discovered in numerous locations throughout room (second floor) Normally I inspect the room as soon as possible but unfortunately I had to rush out for a meeting and couldn’t until I returned that nightAfter discovering the bed bugs (and yes these were absolutely 100% bed bugs) I looked at the hotel reviews and noticed a post from ~ 3 weeks prior in which a guest brought forth their experience with bed bugs

I was extremely disappointed to see that the “owner” had responded directly to that post but questioned if the guest had actually stayed during that time instead of actually ADDRESSING the issue of the bed bugsInstead of handling this professionally and resolving this KNOWN ISSUE the owner apparently decided to not take the previous review serious, which resulted in my discovery of bed bugs and a huge headache of dry cleaning/laundry/heat treatment of all of my itemsTo be clear – I realize these things can be out of control of the staff but once a guest brings forth issues with bed bugs AND PROVIDES PHOTOS/VIDEOS it should be addressed so that future guests like myself don’t encounter that

Jim Goodall

I have been less than impressed with Hampton recently They don’t clean your room unless specifically requested The refrigerator was off on arrival

The air conditioning turned off in the middle of the night and the thermostat had to be set again Their breakfast included turkey sausage that was disgusting and the eggs were cold

8. Budget Host Crestview Inn (1-star hotel)

About this hotel

This straightforward, family-run motel is a mile from both the Soo Locks and the SS Valley Camp museum, and 3 miles from Kewadin Casinos.The simply furnished rooms come with free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs and minifridges. Some sleep up to 6 people.Complimentary perks include continental breakfast, parking and a casino shuttle. Pets are welcome for an additional fee.

Things You Need to Know

  • Guests praised the clean, large rooms and the kitchenettes
  • Guests praised the beds
  • Guests praised the bathrooms
  • 11 min walk to River of History Museum
  • One of the few hotels in the area with a 24-hr front desk
  • Guests praised the friendly service

Feedback From Real Customers

Kerri Wright

The room was nice and clean I really appreciated having a nice recliner in the room While the bathroom may be small, the shower was really large and I appreciated that the water pressure was more than a trickle

The staff were super friendly and helpful I appreciated the customer “service” room with the coffee pots and ice machines open 24/7

Mike Shreve

Stayed here for the first time in June and it was great Very nice, clean room and a good rate The room was cleaner than a lot of big chain motels I have stayed at in the last few years and the owners were very friendly and helpful

Just made another reservation here for a trip to the Soo in October, think this will be my place to stay from now on whenever I head up there

Ramona DeLong

Clean, priced well and friendly staff Stayed two nights this past week and would highly recommendJosh & Ramona

9. Plaza Motor Motel

About this hotel

In a commercial area off Interstate 75, this down-to-earth motel is 3 miles from both Soo Locks and the River of History Museum.Accessed via exterior entrances, the individually decorated, homey rooms come with free Wi-Fi and cable TV, plus coffeemakers, minifridges and microwaves. Some offer sitting areas.There’s a quaint, cottage-style garden with a gazebo and a fountain.

Things You Need to Know

  • Guests praised the clean, large rooms and the kitchenettes
  • Guests praised the beds
  • Guests praised the bathrooms
  • 5 min drive to River of History Museum
  • Guests praised the friendly service
  • Guests liked “dogs”, mentioned 14 times in reviews
  • Guests liked “Gazebo”, mentioned 11 times in reviews
  • Guests praised the architecture and the grounds

Feedback From Real Customers

J. D.

We previously stayed at Plaza Motor Motel for a night and fell in love immediately- a beautiful and comfortable little place! Each room is designed differently with a unique and fancy flair that makes you feel like you’re somewhere special! The rooms have always been clean, with the beds having protective coverings to ensure health and tidiness, to the harmonious flora and decorations outside the motel that make you feel relaxed and refreshed after long days of traveling Integral accommodations as well as the outside lounging area that you can tell is genuinely cared for and has the guests’ comfort in mind There is no in-house breakfast but it’s okay because it encourages you to go out and explore local options! It’s a great and pretty stay that I recommend to anyone! Don’t miss out if you visit the area! (pricing is pretty good too!) Thanks Plaza Motor Motel!

Lucinda Parsons

I book this place sight unseen so I was a little leery, but to my surprise it was just perfect I really can’t say enough good about it The flower gardens were just beautiful, with such a wide variety of flowers

The rooms were very clean and comfortable They did not skimp on anything The bed and pillows were very comfortable The TV, lamps, bathroom fixtures, and furniture were very nice as well The Greeting Travelers plaque on the wall really touched both of us And last but not least the owner was very nice and welcoming Rigley his dog was so cute, but we checked in during his nap so he wasn’t all that thrilled to see us, ha ha ha! We are from Florida but if we are ever so blessed to be able to come back to the Upper Peninsula again, we will definitely stay here again

10. Best Western Sault Ste. Marie (2-star hotel)

About this hotel

Off I-75, this unassuming hotel is 3 miles from Lake Superior State University and 4 miles from Soo Locks, a ship-passing waterway.Simple rooms have free Wi-Fi, microwaves and fridges, as well as coffeemakers and flat-screens. Suites add in-room whirlpool tubs and/or fireplaces.Complimentary amenities include parking, and continental breakfast served in a simple dining room. There’s also a sauna, and a heated indoor pool, in addition to a game room and meeting rooms.

Things You Need to Know

  • Guests liked the rooms, which have refrigerators
  • The rooms have microwaves and coffee makers
  • 6 min drive to the Sault Ste. Marie International Bridge
  • Guests praised the friendly service
  • The fitness center has elliptical machines and weight machines
  • One of the few hotels in the area with a casino
  • Guests praised the indoor pool
  • The hotel has a sauna

Feedback From Real Customers

Lee Barry

They put the room charge on my credit card when I checked in This was the same amount as on my Express Checkout receipt Then, literally in the middle of the night, at 12:28 am they charged me another $25

00 on my credit card When questioned them they said “It’s for incidental breakages and charges It will be refunded in a couple of days” Tell me first please! For all I knew someone with my credit card had sticky fingers

Lisa Smith

We had a one of the VERY BEST stays we have ever had in 20 yrs coming to the UPMost definitely recommend and now found our go to home away from home

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