Otis Harbor Springs

Hotels
8.5 (69 reviews)
7291 S Lake Shore Drive , Harbor Springs , US

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Air conditioning
Heating
Hiking
Fishing
Cycling
Bar
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly and helpful staff
Clean property
Great location
Comfortable beds
Cons:
Rooms noisy
Overpriced
Lack of amenities (TV, complimentary coffee)
Bathroom fixtures problematic

Categories

Cleanliness
8.14
Rooms were clean but issues indicated with bathroom cleanliness due to low sink and toilet.
Service
9.61
Staff are friendly and helpful, providing a positive service experience.
Location
9.65
Great location in Harbor Springs, contributing to a positive experience.
Room Quality
7.6
Rooms described as small with low bathroom fittings and noise issues affecting comfort.
Amenities
8.63
Amenities were noted but lack of TV and complimentary coffee were drawbacks.
Value for Money
7.09
Considered overpriced for the quality, as noted by guests.
Food and Beverage
8.14
Food not available during stay, but excellent food mentioned in a separate review.
Overall Experience
9.11
Mixed experiences with a few highlights, but generally a satisfactory stay.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-11 03:42

Property Description

Luxurious Rooms and Amenities
Discover our air-conditioned rooms with private bathrooms, free WiFi, and coffee machines for your comfort.

Convenient Location
Situated just 5.8 km from Andrew J. Blackbird Museum, enjoy easy access to nearby attractions and activities like hiking, skiing, and fishing.

Relaxing Common Areas
Unwind in our shared lounge, indulge in a drink at the bar, and take advantage of free private parking during your stay.

Ready to experience luxury and relaxation at Otis Harbor Springs? Book your stay now!

Important information:

Late check-out time is 12pm where you will be charged a fix amount of $75.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.
This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.
A deposit may be required at the property.

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

Location

Guest Reviews

8.5
Based on 69 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.14
Service: 9.61
Location: 9.65
Room Quality: 7.6
Amenities: 8.63
Value for Money: 7.09
Food and Beverage: 8.14
Overall Experience: 9.11
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Anna • couple • us
8
Pros:

Helpful manager and bartender, very clean and comfortable

Cons:

Thin walls, and has a ticking clock in the room

2026-11-06 • via Nuitee
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Ezra • couple • us
8
2026-10-13 • via Nuitee
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Matthew • couple • us
8
2026-10-07 • via Nuitee
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Tina • extended_group • us
10
2026-09-04 • via Nuitee
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Tina • extended_group • us
10
Loved it here!! Would definitely recommend staying here.
Pros:

Very cool vibes!!! The property is very clean, rooms are large and well appointed, bed and linens are very comfortable. Staff is very friendly and attentive.

2026-09-04 • via Nuitee
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Paolo • couple • us
8
A beautifully designed and comfortable stay with great service and thoughtful touches throughout.
Pros:

We really enjoyed our stay at Otis Harbor Springs. The property is beautifully designed, with a thoughtful, comfortable feel throughout. The bed was especially comfortable and made for a great night’s sleep. We also appreciated the quality soap, shampoo, and conditioner provided—a small but really nice touch. The service was friendly and attentive, and everything about the stay felt easy and well considered. We would happily stay again when visiting Harbor Springs.

Cons:

The morning coffee service starts a little late at 8:00 a.m.; an earlier option would be appreciated. The shower soap rack is unfortunately positioned directly in the middle of the wall, making it difficult to shower without bumping into it it would be much better placed under the shower head or on the opposite wall. The bathrooms also feel quite outdated, and the carpets had noticeable stains. Overall, the property is expensive for what it offers, although it remains one of the best lodging options in the area.

2026-08-13 • via Nuitee
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Gay • couple • us
3
Disappointing and way overpriced!
Pros:

The lounge was nice and grounds were lovely.

Cons:

I’m sorry but our room was dark and depressing! Couldn’t operate the shades to save our soles. The nice smelling soap & hand cream didn’t make up for no breakfast and at your ridiculously overpriced point you could have easily included breakfast. All in all, for being mentioned on the Today show I expected more!!

2026-08-11 • via Nuitee
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Craig • couple • us
1
2026-07-04 • via Nuitee
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Hatim • extended_group • sa
9
2026-06-30 • via Nuitee
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Mark • solo_traveller • us
9
Amazing
Pros:

Great place to stay when skiing or going to wineries. Nice updated mid century modern design. Great bar and restaurant. Was great value for money.

Cons:

The bed is just too soft for me. I wish the mattress would be better.

2026-03-03 • via Nuitee
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Donna • couple • us
10
Pros:

What a wonderful getaway weekend. The atmosphere was warm and peaceful. Staff were great and food was excellent. A rare find to have all house made fare and very creative menu!!

2026-01-26 • via Nuitee
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Tom • couple • us
9
Pros:

Loation

Cons:

Bathroom sink and toilet to low

2025-10-26 • via Nuitee
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Terence • couple • us
9
Relaxing, comfortable stay
Pros:

Great staff. Clean and comfortable. Great bed and bedding. Very cozy lounge.

Cons:

No TV

2025-10-23 • via Nuitee
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Shawn • couple • us
10
Pros:

Otis has the charm of a roadside hotel with a mid-century vibe. Whomever designed and furnished the spaces and rooms had great attention to detail, making this space a special stop.

2025-10-08 • via Nuitee
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Linda • couple • us
9
We loved our stay at Otis.
Pros:

There wasn’t a breakfast

Cons:

More tables for dinner would be nice.

2025-09-30 • via Nuitee
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Joyce • family
8
Pros:

There was no food at this location during our stay - would have been nice to know that ahead of time. Had to go 10 minutes into town for every meal, including breakfast. Also, very low pressure water made showers and toilet flushing interesting. Nice mid-century vibe.

2025-09-17 • via Nuitee
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Michelle • friends
10
Pros:

It is incredible what can be done with a 1950s motel. This place was a retro-modern sanctuary. I actually can't say enough nice things! 100% will stay there again!

2025-09-17 • via Nuitee
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Camille • couple • us
10
2025-09-15 • via Nuitee
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Jose • family
10
Pros:

The place is wonderful, the staff is very friendly, and make you feel like at home. The dinner was fantastic. The surrounded area is beautiful and very well located to Harbor Springs, Tunnel of Trees, and other nice attractions. We really enjoyed our visit, and looking forwrat to our next visit. Congrats OTIS and the whole team..!!!

2025-09-13 • via Nuitee
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William Berger
10
Pros:

Nice motel. We enjoyed our stay and liked the mid century vibe. Never had time to check out the food but we’ll do that next trip.

2025-09-06 • via Nuitee