This Retro Resort Has Been Crowned the Best Motel in Michigan

About a hundred years ago, Americans started taking to the nation's new highways in their new vehicles. Motels (a combination of the word "motor" and "hotel") popped up across the U.S. to accommodate these travelers.

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Now, of course, there are hotels, sprawling resorts, Airbnbs, and plenty of other lodging options. However, classic motels are still among the cutest places to stay, as Loveexploring.com points out, "bursting with retro charm and old-fashioned hospitality."

The travel publication sought to find the best motel in each state, based on awards, reviews, and the genuine experiences of their team.

Their pick for the top motel in Michigan is The Saugatuck Retro Resort.

It's not the first honor the motel has received. Last year Reader's Digest named it among the top 17 retro hotels in the U.S.

Established in 1953, the motel's motto is "Come for the night. Stay for the decade."

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The Retro Resort is located at 6190 Blue Star Highway in Saugatuck just a few miles from downtown, and a few miles from Lake Michigan.

According to the owners, the remodeled and refurbished motel will coax you "back to a time when muscle cars roamed the roads, cool controlled the airways, and swagger ruled the roost."

The Saugatuck Retro Resort has 22 rooms that "balance simple chic and vintage vogue".

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There's plenty to do on the property's shaded five acres with the outdoor grill, shuffleboard, horseshoes, fire pits, hammock, and of course the refreshing pool!

Of course there's tons to see and do in Saugatuck, from hitting up Oval Beach, to dining at the many restaurants, to taking in the local art scene, to shopping, to visiting wineries.

Want to keep the vintage vibes going? Rent a retro boat in Saugatuck while you're there!