Old Harbor Inn

Hotels
9.2 (380 reviews)
515 Williams Street , South Haven , US

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Children allowed

Facilities

Fitness facilities
WiFi available
Free WiFi
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Fitness center
Heating
Family rooms
Luggage storage
Daily housekeeping
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great location
Friendly staff
Clean rooms
Cons:
Dated rooms
Issues with cleanliness
Uncomfortable bed

Categories

Cleanliness
8.6
Several reviews mentioned dated rooms and some cleanliness issues, particularly with carpets.
Service
9.57
Multiple reviews highlighted the friendly and helpful nature of the staff.
Location
10
The location was consistently praised as perfect and convenient.
Room Quality
8.56
Some reviews spoke of outdated rooms needing repair, such as frayed carpeting and uncomfortable furnishings.
Amenities
9.59
Good amenities noted such as a kitchenette, but some were missing like full breakfast options.
Value for Money
9.05
Standard quality for this hotel tier, with some guests feeling it was worth the price.
Food and Beverage
8.6
No breakfast provided but local options were available.
Overall Experience
9.6
Overall, guests enjoyed their stay and expressed a willingness to return.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-11 03:50

Property Description

Charming Seaside Retreat

Seaside Comfort: Nestled in South Haven, Old Harbor Inn offers cozy rooms with a seating area, air conditioning, and a TV. The private bathroom with free toiletries adds a touch of luxury to your stay.

Convenient Location: Enjoy the convenience of free city parking just around the corner, making exploration easy and stress-free. Venture out to nearby Holland and Saugatuck for a day trip filled with adventure.

Easy Travel: Located just 81 km from Gerald R Ford Airport, getting to Old Harbor Inn is a breeze. Book now and experience a delightful seaside getaway at our charming inn.

Important information:

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM

Location

Guest Reviews

9.2
Based on 380 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.6
Service: 9.57
Location: 10
Room Quality: 8.56
Amenities: 9.59
Value for Money: 9.05
Food and Beverage: 8.6
Overall Experience: 9.6
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Brady • couple • us
7
2026-11-07 • via Nuitee
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Kent • couple • us
10
2026-11-02 • via Nuitee
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Lathen • couple • us
10
2026-11-01 • via Nuitee
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Jennifer • couple • us
10
2026-10-31 • via Nuitee
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Kristin • couple • gb
9
Perfect location for a weekend in South Haven!
Pros:

Loved the friendly greeting on arrival and departure. Thank you for the iron & ironing board. Appreciate the free coffee.

Cons:

I liked everything, but the room could use a bit of an update. The furnishings and fixtures a getting old.

2026-10-31 • via Nuitee
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Tami • couple • us
6
Will be back!
Pros:

Walking distance to everything!

Cons:

Parking, although we were lucky enough to get parking in the free parking lots.

2026-10-26 • via Nuitee
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Nancy • couple • us
10
Beautiful comfortable room close to what we needed and close to other cities we visited. Nice base camp
Pros:

Close to walking around town for shops and restaurants. Beautiful rooms and we had balcony w view of river.

Cons:

We were off season so all was good but wondered how noise and parking might be in season being close to a few restaurant/bars but I liked the atmosphere

2026-10-22 • via Nuitee
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Cory • couple • us
10
2026-10-22 • via Nuitee
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Christine • solo_traveller • us
10
South Haven downtown
Pros:

Close to downtown on river.
Walk to everything.

2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
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Shannon • solo_traveller • us
9
Pros:

The view was fantastic! Close to everything we needed!

Cons:

Vending machine didn't work. Really the only downfall.

2026-09-15 • via Nuitee
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Brown • solo_traveller • us
9
Pros:

Very close to downtown, easy in and out. Dawn at the desk was great!

2026-09-09 • via Nuitee
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Michael • couple • us
8
2026-09-09 • via Nuitee
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Shannon • couple • us
1
Need a refund for making us stay in a mold room
Pros:

Black mold was in bathroom all over the ceiling

Cons:

Pic show the room is bigger than expected

2026-09-08 • via Nuitee
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neil • couple • us
5
liked the privacy but accomodations were not worth the high price.
Pros:

Great location for walking downtown. South beach is walkable if not carrying lots of beach gear. the private deck is nice, but it is right next to the drawbridge so there is lots of noise.

Cons:

Paying luxury price for decidedly not luxury experience. we rented the one room cottage by the river/docs, i.e., not in the hotel itself. The outside is poor condition and the inside is cramped. Only one sink for both the kitchenette and bathroom.

2026-08-19 • via Nuitee
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Scott • solo_traveller • us
10
Pros:

The bed, the bedding, the view, the shower

2026-08-18 • via Nuitee
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Benesh • couple • us
8
Great time, great location, will stay again!
Pros:

Perfect location walkable to everything

Cons:

Carpet smelled musty in the room

2026-08-18 • via Nuitee
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Pamela • couple • us
7
2026-08-14 • via Nuitee
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Charisse • couple • us
10
Very enjoyable stay!
Pros:

Location and view from our room!! Plus very clean!

Cons:

Nothing I can think of.

2026-07-22 • via Nuitee
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Reidin • couple • ie
8
Lovely relaxing stay highly recommended
Pros:

It was very central on a beautiful bay

Cons:

It was spacious but a bit dated for the price

2026-07-16 • via Nuitee
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Brian • family_with_children • us
5
Cons:

For the money paid, we expected more comfortable bed, better WiFi, and amenities. Location was great. The mattress, bedding and pillows did not lend to a good night sleep.

2026-07-16 • via Nuitee