Name: Algoma Beach Motel
Address: 1500 Lake Street Hwy 42, Algoma, 54201, US

4/10

Poor

03 Aug 2026

Tara

View of Lake Michigan was a plus.
Nice beach area.
Downside: our room was on the lower level. We arrived at the hotel at approximately 4pm on Friday.
From the time we arrived until
10pm there was constant stomping on the floor and moving furniture around on the floor above us.
It sounded like a herd of elephants running wild. We couldn't relax from a long drive or even watch tv.
We talked to the front desk and she was reluctant to do anything. She finally talked to them and all was well for about 10 minutes. She said she would inform the manager.
When the manager came he was also reluctant to address the issue.
It was 3 families with multiple children that would be staying there all weekend.
We told the manager we would be leaving and requested a refund for the next night. He didn't speak in English to whoever it was he had to call to get the refund, I thought this was extremely unprofessional.
As for the \"Continental breakfast\" you had your choice of prepackaged muffins or oatmeal.
I realize the hotel staff can't discipline children, but their parents can. Hold them accountable.
Obviously, we did not enjoy our stay.

6/10

Pleasant

02 Aug 2026

Curtis

Loved the location and the lake side view of lake michigan0. There was no continental breakfast like stated. To low to ground round toilet. Not good for elderly or others. Couldnt get extra towls for second night we stayed.

10/10

Exceptional

30 Jul 2026

jennifer

For the price this old school hotel is a gem. It’s right on the water with its own balcony and Lake Michigan view. You can walk on the beach to the main beaches of downtown Algoma. There are fire pits and chairs scattered around the property. Rooms are dated but clean and comfortable. There is endless coffee in check in/lobby area that is better than most hotel offerings. Staff was very helpful and friendly.

4/10

Poor

28 Jul 2026

Shannon

There was basically no WiFi and the continental breakfast was only instant coffee, instant oatmeal and packages of cheap muffins.

2/10

Poor

27 Jul 2026

Steve

Property was extremely outdated and extremely rundown. Room was not very clean. Staff was not friendly. Many things in the room and on the property needed a lot of maintenance. Would definitely not recommend this place.

8/10

Excellent

27 Jul 2026

Michael

The door to the room was about 50 feet from water's edge. I t was awesome.

8/10

Excellent

23 Jul 2026

Sued

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8/10

Excellent

17 Jul 2026

Jason

Rooms were nice and clean. A bit small, especially for the price of the room but not horrible. Love that it was right on the beach and they actually had beach chairs and tables to use. That was a pleasant surprise. Overall, nice place

Partner

8/10

Excellent

16 Jul 2026

Paula

Balcony railing weak and in poor condition. Utility shelf in bathroom in poor repair, sink a bit dirty. Refrigerator noisy. But all said, we enjoyed our stay, very close to the beach and the water!! Good value!!

Partner

8/10

Excellent

15 Jul 2026

paul

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10/10

Exceptional

14 Jul 2026

Branden

Clean room, excellent views, peaceful and relaxing! We're planning to visit again!

Partner

4/10

Poor

13 Jul 2026

Jennifer

To begin with the good, the property location was very nice. It made access to downtown very easy. It was nice to have fire pits on the beach for evening enjoyment. However, the beach chairs provided were dilapidated, many completely unusable, but remained as beach trash. The property is in bad need of a paint/stain job on the exterior. Our shower was filled with 2 inches of water by the end of a shower due to lack of proper drainage. Our bathroom door wouldn’t even shut, so you better be really comfortable with your roommate! We spent several days at the property and had no issues with noise from our neighbors, so it was relaxing in that manner. However, the air conditioner in our room was LOUD-like freight train loud. My biggest irritation during our stay though was my key. I made sure not to have by my phone or credit cards, but I had to have it reset EVERY DAY! I could never count on it working, so I’m glad it was never a problem to get it reset. I still don’t know why they wouldn’t give me a whole new keycard. I feel like there is so much promise in this property, but it feels like the owners have decided to just let it die.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

07 Jul 2026

beth

Great less expensive place to stay right on the beach overlooking Lake Michigan. It was clean and quit. Not a really busy town just nice and quit. Would defiantly book here again for a relaxing vacation.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

06 Jul 2026

Samantha

Love my balcony on the lake.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

22 Jun 2026

Julie

It’s a beautiful view. The rooms could use updating.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

21 Jun 2026

Jan

Clean room, nice view of lake Michigan.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

21 Jun 2026

Lisa

Cute and cozy hotel right on Lake Michigan. Clean rooms. Attentive staff. Plenty of seating on the beach with several bonfire pits for use. The hotel sells bundles of firewood for $5 each. I was automatically upgraded to a lakeview room with a balcony (booked city view) at no charge. Coffee available in the lobby 24/7 for free.

The only negative is the continental breakfast advertised. They only supplied packaged oatmeal. There is a lovely family diner a short drive away with reasonable prices (Dairy Deans).

Self

8/10

Excellent

20 Jun 2026

Thomas

You should go in with realistic expectations. Algoma Beach Motel is an older place. It is a bit worn and shows its age.

That said, we loved the place. It has and old beach cottage-y feel and the location can't be beat. We stayed in one of the lake-facing rooms. We watched and listened to the waves. If it had been warmer, we would have walked the boardwalk to the downtown. The lights along the boardwalk are very cool.

Parking was easy. The continental breakfast was sparce.

We enjoyed our stay. ;-)

Partner

8/10

Excellent

05 Jun 2026

Dennis

It's nice to have a view of the lake from your room.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

29 May 2026

debra

Yes

6/10

Pleasant

25 May 2026

Eric

Budget motel, in need of a little upkeep. Great view of the lake!

10/10

Exceptional

22 May 2026

Terry

accomodating. quiet. nice lake setting

Partner

8/10

Excellent

17 May 2026

Hoi

Parking is easy, the room is ok, water, heating and cooling unit working very good

Family

10/10

Exceptional

10 May 2026

Bryan

The view is spectacular. Unfortunately, we went in the middle of the May Fly hatch and were swarmed a bit(not the owners problem, it’s seasonal) was a great property with an outstanding view. Room was very clean and very quiet. The people were so nice and helpful. Would stay again for sure.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

03 Feb 2026

casey

Everything in room was functional.. in need of paint and minor repairs. Spa tub worked perfectly. Bed was comfy. The room itself was reasonably clean. Staff was ok. Cordial enough..

8/10

Excellent

29 Dec 2025

Mark

Great location. Staff was quick to fix issues

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

16 Nov 2025

Diane

Nice clean room, friendly staff, very quiet, comfortable bed. Relaxing place to stay!

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

15 Nov 2025

Stephanie

Great location, good price

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

02 Nov 2025

Lance

Room was somewhat dated, but looked as advertised to include a view of Lake Michigan.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

01 Nov 2025

Eric

Belcony was refreshing and nice place to walk downtown

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

01 Nov 2025

Rocio

Having Lake Michigan and the beach right behind our room was the highlight of the stay. I cracked open the back patio door and just listened to the crashing waves on the beach. Parking was right in front of the room. Employees were friendly and welcoming. The room was kind of small but the bed was comfortable. Easy check out in the morning as well.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

19 Oct 2025

Karen

It was quite right on the lake. Also had a balcony view.

Leisure Friends

6/10

Pleasant

18 Oct 2025

Danielle

Clean room, however a lot of dead flies in the window sill and curtains (smashed) Comfortable beds. Tub did not drain. Had to manually drain it. No walk way between the hotel and the beach. Not handicap accessible. Have to climb down rocks to reach beach area. In need if some maintenance for outdoor seating. Chairs missing arms etc.
Beautiful location. Front desk worker was pleasant.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

17 Oct 2025

Darryl

Entire stay was wonderful sunsets and sunrise beautiful

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

10 Oct 2025

Lisa

Awesome views

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

06 Oct 2025

john

Outlets did not work. Pillows were hard. Sticky floor.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

06 Oct 2025

Becky

The room was clean, bathroom door wouldn't close all the way, but It was nice to be able to leave the screen door open and fall asleep to the waves. Very easy to get to the beach.

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

05 Oct 2025

Jamie

Beds are very hard and the outside good use some tlc

Partner

4/10

Poor

04 Oct 2025

Chris

Staff was nice enough. Parking was great. Needs updating badly.

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

29 Sep 2025

Jennifer

Clean rooms with a beautiful view of Lake Michigan! Close to Algoma restaurant winery and brewery. The towels and pillows could use an upgrade. Oh my God

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

26 Sep 2025

Wendy

Always love staying there

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

22 Sep 2025

Tammy

A rustic vibe throughout located directly on the shores of Lake Michigan with direct access to the beach featuring fire pits and picnic tables. Outstanding view, quiet and quaint gives a feeling of seclusion even though you are within easy walking distance to the vibrant downtown.

Leisure Friends

8/10

Excellent

21 Sep 2025

Michael

Wine fest 2025

Decent place. Beach was unkept, chairs were weather and in poor overall condition. They did accommodate an early check in which was greatly appreciated. 2 lights in the bathroom were burned out, and the bath towels were paper thin. That being said, loved the location and will be back again.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

15 Sep 2025

Jessica

The only thing going for this place was the location. It was right on the beach and the view from the Nautical Queen room was gorgeous. The owners definitely cut corners where ever possible in the room. It could use a deep clean and touch ups. We're pretty sure the bed was broken. The toilet seat was flaking and the sink and shower drains were clogged. The bathroom door couldn't shut all of the way. The continental breakfast was just coffee and prepackaged muffins and honey buns and instant oatmeal.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

14 Sep 2025

Patricia

Loved being right on the beach!

We loved the location. Being right on the beach is the best. The staff were friendly and helpful. I would stay there again.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

13 Sep 2025

Henry

The sunrises ,the the sound of Lake Michigan waves lapping against the shore and the cozy old times country feel. Extremely relaxing.

Leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

12 Sep 2025

Jennifer

The motel was clean, staff very nice. Breakfast choices were poor.

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

11 Sep 2025

Paul S

Beautiful sunrise

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

08 Sep 2025

Todd

Clean,safe great view.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

02 Sep 2025

Ruthanne

Charming older, simple motel with great beach frontage.

Self

8/10

Excellent

02 Sep 2025

Faye

The room had a balcony right on the shore. Fell asleep with the windows open to the sound of the waves. Glorious. There was also a nice beach. Wish we would have been able to stay longer to enjoy that as well

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

01 Sep 2025

Dewayne

The view and location are perfect. Having said that the condition of the motel is pretty rough. Beds past their prime and overall age of the units is its biggest issue. Like I said location location location, and watching the sun rise over the water from your balcony is awesome. The town is far from Door County but it’s way less crazy so feels like a small town.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

29 Aug 2025

Matthew

Plan on a nice bonfire when you go. Bring beach chairs and hotdogs for a nice night on the lake. The view is spectacular! There are no microwaves in the rooms so plan around that if you have kids.

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

28 Aug 2025

Robert

Not Too Happy

The only thing this place has going for it is location. Great view of the beach and sunrise but It could be so much nicer with a little bit of upkeep. The back decks and chairs are filthy. Just power washing them would make a huge difference. Most everything inside is beat up, old and non matching including the windows and woodwork. The bed is hard, and the pillows are flat. It has to be depressing for the cleaning people to clean the rooms, but they do a good job with what they have to work with.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

22 Aug 2025

Richard

We liked being right on Lake Michigan. Beautiful sunrises! But the deck was drab, plastic chairs stained, metal clutter and a lot of weeds in sand between property and beach. The room and bathroom was clean but light missing over sink, missing towel rack and shabby paint job over tile. Coffee was weak and pre wrapped muffins and cinnamon rolls unimpressive. Staff was nice.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

16 Aug 2025

paul

Comfort

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

14 Aug 2025

Cheryl

The view was awesome. The deck had no privacy and bed tipped when sat on the bottom but it was a cute little room.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

12 Aug 2025

Owen

Great place to stay right on the shore of Lake Michigan. Perfect spot to stay for all kinds of activities. Will be back.

10/10

Exceptional

11 Aug 2025

Tina

Wonderful stay, beautiful view, comfortable beds.

10/10

Exceptional

08 Aug 2025

Liana

Unfortunately, the room we reserved was not handicapped accessible, even though my phone call to the property seemed to indicated that we could navigate to our room. We ended up having to forfeit our kitchenette room. But the proximity to the waterfront was wonderful. We couldn't navigate to the actual beach due to a rocky barrier, but the view from our balcony was wonderful and the sound of the waves was music to our ears. The proprietor was very helpful in adjust our charges to reflect the new room.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

04 Aug 2025

Jeanie

Very nice !

Leisure Friends

8/10

Excellent

04 Aug 2025

Jason

Located on lake/ beach.

10/10

Exceptional

03 Aug 2025

Jen

Will definitely stay again. Right on the beach, relaxed.

Partner

4/10

Poor

03 Aug 2025

Pirojna

The review was very good before I made reservation. It did not appear to be that way.I do not recommend.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

01 Aug 2025

Branden

We've been going to this motel for a few years now and we love it! So peaceful.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

27 Jul 2025

Verified traveler

Continental breakfast was awful. Why bother.
View and access of beach would make us return

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

22 Jul 2025

Terri

Beautiful view

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

20 Jul 2025

Brenda

The beach side provided a nice view but the entire property needs to be gutted and renovated! The mattress was old, cheap and uncomfortable. Thin worn out sheets and old polyester bedcover looked 40 years old. So many better and newer motels in Door County.

Leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

13 Jul 2025

Tamyra J

Property right on the lake, beautiful views with the sound of the waves. The only downside is the condition of the rooms, I was there years ago and the owners kept it up very nice, this time it was not so nice. A few small things could be done to make it nice again. Plus microwave, coffee pot and under sink were filthy.

Leisure Friends

4/10

Poor

13 Jul 2025

Vince

Am trying to figure out how this property got more stars and better reviews than other waterfront or water view hotels/motels. Written by family members or friends??? Railing on balcony loose; balcony itself needs to be redone; chairs and table need to be replaced; area between building and water cleaned up - chairs not really useable with one having weeds growing onto it and basically buried by sand! Room so small with no room for toiletries in sink area. Reserved and paid for 2 nights stayed one!! Could go on but enough said! Do not recommend!

Leisure

10/10

Exceptional

10 Jul 2025

LARRY

Fantastic 3 day/2 night stay! Nice quiet little motel right on Lake Michigan. Great view of the lake. Just what I was looking for.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

09 Jul 2025

FNU

Very nice place .

10/10

Exceptional

06 Jul 2025

Dan

Very nice resort, I like it because it is away from the more touristy areas..the lake is just around 100 feet from your patio, cute little town and you can always drive to see door county..we will definitely come back

Leisure Partner

4/10

Poor

04 Jul 2025

Michael

Don't believe the \"Continental breakfast\" bit. When I asked where it was, the dude working grumbled at me & pulled out a tray of old sad looking cello wrapped \"pastries\". A step or two down from the kind you might find in a gas station checkout.

That, and the AC sounded like a freight train.

If this is what passes for a great stay in Algoma I'll pass.

6/10

Pleasant

01 Jul 2025

Carrie

Views of the lake were fantastic. Comfortable beds, fairly clean. The sink and the shower drains had issues draining.

Leisure Friends

8/10

Excellent

20 Jun 2025

Allen

Nice and on the water with good view

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

17 Jun 2025

PATRICK

For an older motel, the two night stay was more than acceptable. Room has been updated and they appear to do a good job of keeping the room. Bed was comfortable.

Partner

4/10

Poor

01 Jun 2025

Linda

The hotel did not have record of our reservation ... after a wait while he looked thru his computer....he finally just gave us another room...would not stay here again.

6/10

Pleasant

20 May 2025

Larry

Outdated

10/10

Exceptional

18 May 2025

Keith

Great little lakeside place

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

09 May 2025

Susan

Our view was amazing. The room was right off the beach. Sadly, it was stormy and cold so we couldn't take advantage of it. Will definitely return

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

30 Apr 2025

Martin

No issues

We stayed here while we went to the NFL draft in Green Bay. We were really only at the motel to sleep. But the view of the beach was spectacular and the employees that we did speak with were more than accommodating. The metal shard in the outlet and the extension cord techniques were a bit questionable. But we stay away from death traps and we got a great deal.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

27 Apr 2025

Randall

Very basic but clean hotel. Nice view of Lake Michigan. Still hadn't produced the breakfast when we left, well after the breakfast was promised to be available.

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

13 Apr 2025

Edith

Nice little place on the shores of Lake Michigan. Next to Algoma public beach and close to Sturgeon Bay and Door County. Yes, it’s a motel. No, it is not a hotel. Clean, simple and well managed.

8/10

Excellent

02 Mar 2025

Verified traveler

Nice view

Was comfortable and had nice view. Could use more updates. And I know the comforters dont get washed every time, ugh, but when you pull it back off the pillow and find hair its a bit concerning.

Partner

4/10

Poor

23 Feb 2025

Sue

Parking lot and entrance to my room covered in thick ice , very dangerous.

Bangs, creaks, and noises ALL night long. But from what I have no idea since I was alone in that section of the building.

Never saw anyone there. No one at checkout or check in. Breakfast??? Didn’t see anything. If there was it was well after 7:30.

It was relatively clean and I am sure it is beautiful in the summer when you can go down by the lake, but it isn’t worth that much in the winter.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

16 Dec 2024

Jennifer

Love staying here when visiting!

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

10 Dec 2024

Randy

Nice area in small town. Great view over Lake Michigan. Very simple room. Could hear walking in room above. Continental breakfast was very simple.

Leisure Family

6/10

Pleasant

29 Nov 2024

Carrie

Location was wonderful. The two complaints i would have -when we got into our room, the heat was completely off. With wondchill, it was 7°! It took several hours to warm up. Absolutely freezing. There was only a handful of guest. It shouldnt have been to inconvenient for the motel to turn on the heat before we checked in. Walls are a bit thin also. We could hear in detail what the guests above us were doing.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

25 Oct 2024

Bethel Mary

Beautiful view!

Beautiful view. Very quiet. Great price. Not fancy but we liked it and plan to come back.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

15 Oct 2024

Steven

Room with a lake view

Property is clean and fairly well maintained. The view of the lake was amazing. Lots of psrking.
Nice beach to take a stroll on. Pillows needed to be thicker and the heating/ac unit was noisy in heat mode.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

11 Oct 2024

Diane

This is a gem of a property. Steps away from the waves of Lake Michigan. Incredible sunrises. Just sit on balcony and watch and listen to the waves. Peaceful. If have mobility issues let them know as there are stairs to ambulate for first floor rooms.

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

09 Oct 2024

Verified traveler

Nice Motel Stay - Faulty Keycards

Was a good place to stay at for my weekend in Door County. Room was clean when I entered. I will say the only issue I had was my door keycard would stop working randomly which got very frustrating. Was one time where all my things were stuck in my room and I had to call the “emergency” number they had on the front desk since the guy working was not there. He did aid me to a drawer where the master keycard was to unlock the door. But it’s frustrating because I couldn’t leave my room after that without my card not working. Other then the faulty keycards, the stay was good!

Self

10/10

Exceptional

07 Oct 2024

Debra

Weekend away

This was a couple weekend. Reasonable price for being right on Lake Michigan. Coffee available all day. Continental breakfast was packets of instant flavored oatmeal and processed muffins. We were out site seeing during the day so we were in our room only to sleep. Which the queen size bed was very comfortable. I would stay again because of price and location.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

29 Sep 2024

Kandis

Great views and reasonable prices for the excellent lake front location! Room and bathroom were clean but extra pillows on request were \"not available\" and the bed id rate a 3/5 for comfortability. Their continental breakfast was sub par at best with a limited selection of pre packaged pastries and watered down coffee but we will be back as the pros out weigh the cons!

Leisure Partner

4/10

Poor

26 Aug 2024

Verified traveler

Assume nothing .

The description was a bit misleading. If you are looking for a beach hotel, this is the place, but confirm with the hotel that you are actually getting a beach room so you are not surprised at check in. Also be sure to request that your room is cleaned, beds made and clean towels are provided, with the front desk. Do not assume it will be done when you ask the cleaning lady. If you want a clean place to lay your head this is the place. If you want any kind of creature comfort, there are many other options in the area.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

24 Aug 2024

SEBNEM

This was a great experience. Sleeping with the sound of the waves, great location, super clean, friendly ataff exceeded beyond expectations.

Partner

2/10

Poor

23 Aug 2024

Judy

It was nice that ot was on lake Michigan however, we wont be returning.

Leisure

10/10

Exceptional

19 Aug 2024

Joseph

cost and being right on the lake

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

18 Aug 2024

Marie

I have been a regular annual guest at the Algoma Beach Motel for many years. I love the Lakeview rooms with a balcony to watch the sunrises and moonrises, as well as the convenience of dining, shopping, and many interesting sights and history! It is close to the beautiful Lighthouse and Crescent Beach. Most of all, the staff is so friendly and helpful with anything you need! A special “Thank You!” to Mac, for his above-and-beyond service!!

Leisure