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OTIS Harbor Springs

2.0 star property
Hotel with free parking, steps from Tunnel of Trees

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OTIS Harbor Springs sits near Lake Michigan offering a comfortable retreat with outdoor relaxation spaces. Guests connect to WiFi while enjoying the coffee shop/cafe, bar, and nature views. The on-site gift shop provides a convenient spot to browse local items.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included

Room options

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Birch Room

Birch Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Frette Italian bed sheets
Down duvet
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Farmhouse Room

Farmhouse Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Frette Italian bed sheets
Down duvet
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Lakeside Superior Room

Lakeside Superior Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Frette Italian bed sheets
Down duvet
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Birch Room-Two Queen

Birch Room-Two Queen

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Frette Italian bed sheets
Down duvet
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Lakeside Superior Rooms-2 Queen

Lakeside Superior Rooms-2 Queen

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Frette Italian bed sheets
Down duvet
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
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About the area

Map
7291 S Lake Shore Dr, Harbor Springs, MI, 49740

What's nearby

  • Tunnel of Trees - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Thorne Swift Nature Preserve - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Harbor Springs Beach - 7 min drive - 8.1 km
  • Nub's Nob Ski Area - 13 min drive - 17.8 km
  • The Highlands - 15 min drive - 16.7 km

Getting around

  • Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional) - 35 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Brandy’s Harbortown - ‬27 min drive
  • ‪Bay Harbor Yacht Club - ‬28 min drive
  • ‪State Road Provisisons - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Stafford's Pier Restaurant - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Bayside Restaurant - ‬26 min drive

About this property

OTIS Harbor Springs

Hotel near Tunnel of Trees
Located close to Thorne Swift Nature Preserve, OTIS Harbor Springs provides a firepit, a coffee shop/cafe and a bar. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • Free self-parking
  • Smoke-free property, outdoor furniture and a nature reserve
  • A gift shop
Room features
All guest rooms at OTIS Harbor Springs boast thoughtful touches, such as premium bedding and air conditioning, in addition to amenities, such as free WiFi and free bottled water.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding, Frette Italian sheets and down duvets
  • Bathrooms with hairdryers and shampoo
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, free infant beds and free tea bags/instant coffee

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe

Family friendly

  • In-room cot

Conveniences

  • Gift shop/newsstand

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (on request)

Outdoors

  • Firepit
  • In a nature reserve
  • Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 3 accessible parking spaces
  • Front entrance ramp
  • No lift
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (91 centimetre high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Free cot
  • Frette Italian sheets
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: USD 75

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open Saturday - Thursday (8:00 AM - 8:00 PM) and Friday - Friday (8:00 AM - 10:00 PM)
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
This property enforces quiet hours from 10:00 PM to 9:00 AM

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Free cots are available on request at the property

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Late check-out fee: USD 75 (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Alcohol is not permitted at this property

Frequently asked questions

Is OTIS Harbor Springs pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at OTIS Harbor Springs ?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at OTIS Harbor Springs ?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 8:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at OTIS Harbor Springs ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM. Late checkout is available for USD 75 (subject to availability).

Where is OTIS Harbor Springs located?

Situated near the beach, this hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Tunnel of Trees, Lake Michigan and Thorne Swift Nature Preserve. Harbor Springs Beach and The Highlands are also within 9 mi (15 km).

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OTIS Harbor Springs Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 58 out of 76 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 76 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 76 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 76 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 76 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jamie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice design.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kendall

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Second time staying here. Huge fan! A must stay in cozy Harbor Springs.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Todd

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice clean property in a great location. Friendly and helpful staff. Rooms kinda small, small bathrooms (and we’re not really large people), beds not really queen sized, and strange that there’s no tv in the room.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Darren

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Property grounds were nicely done, rooms were clean, wish they had complimentary coffee, room next door guest were outside making noise after midnight and their dog kept barking during the night so that was not good
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent place to stay!!!

This was an awesome place to stay. off the beaten path. Clean and roomy. Felt very comfortable. The bar area was cheery and there was seating to relax and chat. They even had a cafe for a yummy breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Joyce

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Immerse yourself

An amazing experience! This finely restored gem is the perfect retreat with so much to appreciate you won’t want to leave and can’t wait to come back.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

ann

Room very dark. Needs upgrade
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Teresa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
OTIS is incredible! From check-in to check-out, our stay was top notch. The location of OTIS is perfect! The rooms are beautiful, the beds/bedding, most comfortable. The redo of this whole space is top notch! My favorite was the bar area. I named it the gathering place because you truly do walk in and feel invited, warm and welcome. Also, excellent coffee! Thank you OTIS for the best experience we have ever had! We will return!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great property. I love the overall look and feel. I stayed here before it was renovated and it's a whole lot better. There were a few things that could have been better but overall no major issues. The lounge and main building is awesome. The room we stayed in was kinda small but it was fine.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Doris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was a little louder than a hotel. Our room could have used additional overhead lighting.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jose

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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..!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

William Berger

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stacey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Up North perfection!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

sudha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent food
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Noisy as it gets

There are pros and cons to this hotel. Pros are the staff are friendly and helpful and the grounds are beautiful. The cons however are the rooms. We did not sleep all night as we could hear both sets of neighbors. All night we heard people yelling, slamming doors, or talking. There is no one at the front desk after 8pm to address these issues even though there is a quiet hour time. Additionally, our air conditioner sounded similar to a jet engine and the clock next to the bed makes noise every time a minute flips on it. The entire experience was incredibly disappointing and not at all restful.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Robert

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The style of the room was good, but the window air conditioner was noisy and interrupted sleep. The window blinds were hard to operate. If they were not up completely, outdoor lights would illuminate the bedroom. Pricey for what we got.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alec

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed staying here as a one-night deal as part of our Michigan roadtrip! Absolutely beautiful property and very nice room. I honestly loved not having a TV. They had so many other things to do with either your people or socialize with others staying there. I wish we stayed longer to utilize their amenities more.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Haeden

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Insane attention to detail, most wonderful staff I’ve ever seen. 10/10. Amazing
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Devon

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolute RIPOFF! This property lacked any semblance of service or hospitality- no tv, no fridge, no microwave, strange smell in room, paper-thin walls, some vague and unofficial "quiet time" that meant NO NOISE at all from the paying customers after either 8, 9 or 10pm. No staff AT ALL on site after 9pm, no assigned parking and the onsite bar patrons would TAKE YOUR PARKING while at dinner. Terrible stay, do not recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Kristen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Would like more food options
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I like the closeness to Harbor Springs. The Bar area was cozy and the bartenders were friendly. I enjoy their conversations. The amenities were good. I’d like to have a tv in my room. I wish that breakfast options were available.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michele

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice hotel

The hotel was very nice. We pretty much had it to our self since it’s off season. Pool won’t be ready until summer. Cafe not available after certain hour or on Monday. I wish there was a continental breakfast included in your stay for the price. The bed was very comfortable. Awesome view of the lake.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hotel very unique. Extremely clean and friendly staff. Excellent food in café. Very enjoyable time!!!!!!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024