Nestled near Hiawatha National Forest, Hillcrest Inn & Motel offers a serene escape with a lush garden and free in-room WiFi. Connect with nature at the vegetable garden or take advantage of the 24-hour front desk - previous guests rave about the helpful staff.
Peninsula Point Lighthouse Interpretive Trail - 2 min drive
Haymeadow Creek Falls Trail - 4 min drive
Bay de Noc to Grand Island Trail - 5 min drive
Rapid River Ski Trail - 7 min drive
Van Cleve Park & Gladstone Beach - 12 min drive
Getting around
Escanaba, MI (ESC-Delta County) - 27 min drive
Restaurants
Jack's - 3 min drive
Rapid River Pub - 3 min drive
Rapid River Dairy Flo - 3 min drive
Swallow Inn - 3 min drive
The Pantry - 4 min drive
About this property
Hillcrest Inn & Motel
Hillcrest Inn & Motel offers a great location, putting you within a short 10-minute walk of Lake Michigan. Freebies such as WiFi and self-parking are added perks, and guests looking to stay active can experience the nearby hiking/biking trails. Fellow travellers love the helpful staff.
Languages
English
At a glance
Hotel size
10 rooms
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age – 21
Check-out time is 11:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 21
Pets
Pets stay for free (dogs and cats only)
Service animals welcome
Internet
Free Wi-Fi in rooms (speed: 50+ Mbps)
Parking
Free uncovered on-site self-parking
Other information
Designated smoking area (fines apply)
Property amenities
What to do
Ecotours nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Services
24-hour front desk
Romance packages
Facilities
Garden
Humane treatment of captive wild animals
Room amenities
Be entertained
32-inch LCD TV
Cable TV channels
Home comfort
Climate-controlled air conditioning and heating
Coffee/tea maker
Sleep well
Bed sheets provided
What to enjoy
Porch or lanai
Garden
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Shower only
Eco-friendly toiletries
Towels
Stay connected
Complimentary wireless Internet access (speed of 50+ Mbps)
Food and drink
Microwave
More
Daily housekeeping
Eco-friendly toiletries
Energy-saving switches
Recycling
Water-efficient toilets only
Fees & policies
Policies
This property does not have lifts.
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Cashless transactions are available.
Also known as
Hillcrest Inn & Motel Motel
Hillcrest Inn & Motel Rapid River
Hillcrest Inn & Motel Motel Rapid River
Frequently asked questions
Does Hillcrest Inn & Motel offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Hillcrest Inn & Motel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Hillcrest Inn & Motel?
Yes, cats and dogs stay free.
Is parking offered on site at Hillcrest Inn & Motel?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Hillcrest Inn & Motel?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.
What is there to do at Hillcrest Inn & Motel and nearby?
Have fun during the warmer months with activities nearby such as hiking. Additional recreation nearby includes ecotours and hunting. Hillcrest Inn & Motel also has a garden.
Does Hillcrest Inn & Motel have any outdoor private spaces?
Yes, every room features a porch or lanai and a garden.
What's the area around Hillcrest Inn & Motel like?
Hillcrest Inn & Motel is located a short 10-minute walk from Lake Michigan.
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Hillcrest Inn & Motel Reviews
Reviews
9.4
Exceptional
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9.6/10
Cleanliness
9.4/10
Staff & service
8.4/10
Amenities
9.2/10
Property conditions & facilities
9.0/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
3 Jan 2025
We drive through the UP every few months and always stay here. It’s always clean, quiet, and feels very safe for solo travelers. And we love that our dog is welcome!
Emily
Emily, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
29 Aug 2024
Very nice hotel
Jodi
Jodi, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
28 Jul 2024
Easy check in/check out; quiet.
Victoria
Victoria, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
28 Sep 2024
Staff was very attentive. This is a charming motel. We were very comfortable during our 3 day stay
Christina
Christina, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
12 Aug 2024
This is our 3rd stay and we will be back again!
Carol
Carol, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
13 Aug 2024
Very pleasant stay clean comfortable accessible washroom was great.
Karen
Karen, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
6 Sep 2024
Check in was very easy and friendly. Room was very clean and grounds were great for pet.
Connie
Connie, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
6 Jul 2024
Beautiful place!
Pari
Pari, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
31 Aug 2024
Very nice and cozy
Rooms were ice cold
Very clean also
Joseph
Joseph, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
30 Nov 2022
Great place to stay and the staff is amazing!
Joshua
10/10 Exceptional
7 Oct 2024
Nice, clean, pet-friendly place. Needs to repare stool, though- it wobbles something terrible.
Shirley
Shirley, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
1 Aug 2024
Cutest Motel
The nicest motel I’ve ever stayed in. It’s so cute, very clean and has everything you need. The staff was attentive, would definitely stay here again.
Elizabeth
Elizabeth, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
9 Oct 2024
We thought this property was overpriced considering no breakfast and the rooms are very small and outdated but the staff was very friendly and their is ample space to walk your dog.
Linda
Linda, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
7 Sep 2024
Clean rooms. Nice staff. Would stop in again
Paula
Paula, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
17 Jul 2024
a must stop
clean room friendly staff, room very clean and comfy
bruce
bruce, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
27 May 2024
A quaint little motel. Aside from some highway noise this is a nice place to stay!
Sean
Sean, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
24 May 2024
Great little motel
Usually motels have a bad rep but this one is nice, simple, clean, updated. Perfect for a short stop during longer trip.
Jurgita
Jurgita, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
1 Jul 2024
Nice little place just of the road. Easy check-in and check-our.
Molly
Molly, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
31 Jul 2024
Easy check in and you could tell the owners took care of the place. Only issue was road noise but the ac unit drowned it out pretty well
john
john, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
4 Aug 2024
Jewel in the rough
Clean, comfortable, economical, location
Billy
Billy, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
24 Aug 2024
Clean modern and refreshing
Lovely room
Bridget
Bridget, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
16 Dec 2023
Really nice place to stay, would not hesitate to stay again. Clean, comfortable and convenient all with excellent service.
Rick
Rick, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
30 Sep 2023
So far our stay has been perfect.
chris
chris, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
29 Jul 2023
Was a very cute and quiet motel.
Chauntele
Chauntele, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
11 Jul 2024
Super helpful and courteous staff. Safe and very clean. The rooms were small and dated but well taken care of. A good value for sure.