Sault Sainte Marie Hotels: Where to Stay in Michigan
Hotels in Sault Sainte Marie Michigan checked against tourism and hotel sources. Compare the Ojibway, Kewadin, Hampton Inn and more near the Soo Locks.
Sammie O
Looking for the best hotels in Sault Sainte Marie Michigan? Locals call the town the Soo. Visitors come for the Soo Locks, the St. Marys River and the casino. We checked official tourism listings and hotel brand pages to see which lodging is open now. This guide covers six verified places to stay, plus a few more worth a phone call. We do not quote rates here. Rates change daily, so check live prices before you book.
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Where to Stay in Sault Sainte Marie, Michigan
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Hotel Ojibway for hotels near the Soo Locks
The Hotel Ojibway, Trademark Collection by Wyndham, sits at 240 West Portage Avenue. The Sault Ste. Marie visitor bureau lists the phone as (906) 632-4100. Wyndham describes a landmark hotel overlooking the Soo Locks.
Wyndham lists a fitness center, a business center, free WiFi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Rooms have a flat-screen TV, a mini-refrigerator, a microwave and a coffee maker. Pets are welcome for an extra fee. The visitor bureau page also mentions a free casino shuttle.
Wyndham names the Soo Locks, Soo Locks Park, boat tours, the River of History Museum, the Tower of History and the Museum Ship Valley Camp as nearby. Wyndham calls the museum sites walkable. One booking site still shows an older Ramada Plaza name for the same building, so expect the old name on some listings. We could not confirm check-in times. Call the hotel to ask.
Kewadin Casinos Hotel for a casino stay
Kewadin Casinos Sault Ste. Marie Hotel is at 2186 Shunk Road. The Kewadin site lists the toll-free line as 1-800-539-2346 (1-800-KEWADIN). The old version of this post placed the hotel at the Soo Locks. The address shows otherwise, so do not expect a locks view from your room.
Expedia lists check-in from 4 PM and check-out at 11 AM. Amenities include an indoor pool, a hot tub, a sauna, free WiFi and free parking, including space for RVs and buses. Black Rock Bar and Grill serves meals on site. Expedia also lists a free airport shuttle on request, from 7 AM to 11 PM. Pets are not allowed. Only service animals may stay.
The casino floor and nightclub sit on the same property. Expedia lists about 2,200 slot machines, plus concerts and live shows. Pick this hotel if gaming and shows are part of your plan. Guests who want quiet evenings should ask about room location when they call.
Hampton Inn for a hotel with breakfast and a pool
The Hampton Inn is at 3295 I-75 Business Spur. The visitor bureau lists the phone as (906) 635-3000. Both the bureau and Expedia list 82 rooms. Guests get a hot breakfast, free WiFi, an indoor pool and a fitness center.
Expedia lists check-in from 3 PM and check-out before 11 AM. Expedia also lists a lobby fireplace, an electric car charging station, free parking and a free casino shuttle. Dogs and cats are allowed with limits. Ask the hotel about the pet fee before you arrive. Hilton blocked our attempt to read its own page, so we relied on the two sources above.
The visitor bureau places this hotel near the Chippewa County International Airport. Families and road trippers will like the pool and the breakfast.
Holiday Inn Express for a stay near the university
The Holiday Inn Express is at 1171 Riverview Way. The visitor bureau lists the phone as (906) 632-3999. The bureau says the hotel sits steps from Lake Superior State University and a few minutes from the Soo Locks and the St. Marys River.
Amenities include a breakfast bar, a heated indoor pool and spa, a fitness room, and a lobby sitting area with a fireplace. The bureau says pets are welcome. The bureau also marks the hotel as near snowmobile trails. A second booking listing confirms the Riverview Way address, the gym, the hot tub and the included breakfast.
Comfort Inn for motels and chain stays on the business spur
The Comfort Inn is at 4404 I-75 Business Spur. The visitor bureau lists the phone as (906) 635-1118. The bureau says the hotel sits next to Applebee’s and Buffalo Wild Wings, with a mall next door.
Listed amenities include free internet, an indoor pool, an exercise room and breakfast. A booking site adds a sauna and a free casino shuttle. The bureau marks the hotel as near snowmobile trails, which helps winter visitors.
Super 8 for budget-minded motels in Sault Sainte Marie
The Super 8 by Wyndham is at 3525 I-75 Business Spur. Wyndham lists the phone as (906) 379-0491. Wyndham lists free continental breakfast, free WiFi, a heated indoor pool, a sauna and a fitness center. Wyndham also lists large-vehicle parking, guest laundry and dog-friendly rooms.
Wyndham puts the Soo Locks about 3 miles away and Lake Superior State University about 2 miles away. A booking site lists check-in from 3 PM, check-out before 11 AM and a free casino shuttle. The same site lists a minimum check-in age of 21. Guests who plan to drive between sights may like the easy parking.
Other Motels and Hotels in Sault Sainte Marie We Could Not Fully Confirm
One booking site lists several more places to stay in town. Only one source names them, so treat each as unconfirmed and call before you plan around any of them. The list includes the Best Western Sault Ste. Marie, Days Inn, Baymont by Wyndham and the Budget Host Crestview Inn on Ashmun Street. The site also lists the Lockview Motel on West Portage Avenue and The Last Resort on East Portage Avenue.
We found no reliable source for the Soo Locks Suites Hotel named in the old version of this post. We dropped the entry. We also could not match the old description of a hotel with Soo Locks balconies to any verified property. Travelers who want a room near the water should call the Hotel Ojibway first.
Things to Do Near Your Hotel in Sault Sainte Marie
The Soo Locks are the main draw. The visitor bureau says guests can watch freighters, tall ships, sailboats and cruise ships pass through from an observation platform in Soo Locks Park. For the next ship, call (906) 202-1333.
The bureau lists park hours of 9 AM to 9 PM in season. The Army Corps of Engineers announced winter hours of 9 AM to 6 PM starting in November. The visitor center in the park runs May 1 through October 31, daily from 10 AM to 7 PM. The locks close for repairs each year from January 15 to March 25. Plan a winter trip around this window.
The old Weather Bureau building near the park entrance holds the Great Lakes Shipwreck Historical Society exhibit and museum store. Boat tours of the locks also run from town. Check the tour company for schedules.
Wyndham also lists Tahquamenon Falls State Park, the Sault Ste. Marie State Forest Area for hiking and the Newberry State Forest Area for fishing as sights near town. The Canadian side offers the Canadian Bushplane Heritage Centre and the Sault Ste. Marie Canal National Historic Site. Bring a passport if you plan to cross.
How to Choose Among Hotels in Sault Sainte Marie
Start with your main goal. Choose the Hotel Ojibway for a downtown base close to the locks and the museum sites. Choose Kewadin for gaming and shows. Choose a spur hotel such as the Hampton Inn, Comfort Inn or Super 8 for a pool, breakfast and easy parking.
Several spur hotels list a free casino shuttle. These include the Hotel Ojibway, Hampton Inn, Comfort Inn and Super 8. Confirm shuttle hours when you book, since schedules can change.
Flying in? Wyndham puts the Hotel Ojibway about 21 miles from Chippewa County International Airport. The visitor bureau says the Holiday Inn Express is about 20 minutes away. The Hampton Inn listing says the hotel sits near the airport. Sources differ, so ask your hotel about the drive and any shuttle.
Pet owners should call ahead. Sources describe the Hotel Ojibway, Hampton Inn, Holiday Inn Express and Super 8 as pet friendly, but fees and limits differ. Kewadin allows service animals only.
Book early for summer weekends and for the fall color season. Winter guests face fewer crowds but a closed locks season. If you drive in from the south, the I-75 business spur puts you close to the Hampton Inn, Comfort Inn and Super 8.
What We Checked
We read the Sault Ste. Marie Convention and Visitors Bureau listings, the Wyndham pages for the Hotel Ojibway and the Super 8, the Kewadin site, and Expedia and Orbitz hotel pages. We kept a property only when two sources named the same address. We did not use rates, because they change daily. Several brand sites blocked our reader, so some details rest on booking pages. Call any hotel to confirm amenities, pet rules and check-in times before you pay.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is the best place to stay in Sault Sainte Marie, Michigan?
The answer depends on your plan. The Hotel Ojibway sits on West Portage Avenue near the Soo Locks and the museum sites. Kewadin Casinos Hotel suits gaming trips. The Hampton Inn, Comfort Inn and Super 8 sit along the I-75 business spur.
Are there hotels near the Soo Locks?
Yes. The Hotel Ojibway overlooks the Soo Locks, according to Wyndham. The Holiday Inn Express sits a few minutes away, according to the visitor bureau. Wyndham puts the Super 8 about 3 miles from the locks.
Are there cheap motels in Sault Sainte Marie?
Super 8 is the budget chain we verified. One booking site also lists the Lockview Motel and the Budget Host Crestview Inn, but we could not confirm them. We do not quote rates here, so compare live prices before you book.
Which Sault Sainte Marie hotels offer a casino shuttle?
Booking and tourism pages list a free casino shuttle at the Hotel Ojibway, Hampton Inn, Comfort Inn and Super 8. Kewadin offers an airport shuttle on request. Confirm shuttle hours with each hotel.
Can I bring my dog to a Sault Sainte Marie hotel?
Several hotels accept pets, including the Hotel Ojibway, Hampton Inn, Holiday Inn Express and Super 8. Fees and limits vary, so call first. Kewadin allows service animals only.
Do I need a car in Sault Sainte Marie?
A car helps for hotels on the I-75 business spur and for trips to Tahquamenon Falls. Wyndham calls the museum sites near the Hotel Ojibway walkable, so a downtown stay can work with fewer drives.
When are the Soo Locks closed?
The locks close for repairs each year from January 15 to March 25, according to the visitor bureau. The park visitor center is open May 1 through October 31. Check current hours before you go.
Do the old hotels in this guide still exist?
Most do. We could not verify the Soo Locks Suites Hotel from the older version of this post, so we removed the entry.
Conclusion
The best hotels in Sault Sainte Marie Michigan fall into three groups. The Hotel Ojibway serves downtown and lock views. Kewadin serves casino fans. The spur hotels serve families and road trippers who want a pool and breakfast. Pick your group, call to confirm the details we flagged, and compare live prices on Expedia. Then enjoy the freighters on the St. Marys River.
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