The Blue Anchor at Houghton Lake

Motel in Houghton Lake

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November 2025

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December 2025

Individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

Basic Quadruple Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking, Private Bathroom | Individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

At Houghton Lake, The Blue Anchor provides a warm welcome with free WiFi and extended parking. Guests can also enjoy the convenience of luggage storage and express check-out options.

Excellent

Popular amenities

Air conditioning
Non-smoking
Free WiFi
Free parking

Main amenities (1)

Luggage storage

Feel at home (6)

Microwave
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
In-room climate control (air conditioning)
Digital TV service
Free self parking

$118 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 3 - Nov 4

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Classic Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Private Bathroom

Highlights

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Air conditioning

Mini-fridge

Smart TV

Private bathroom

Microwave

Coffee/tea maker

Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Classic Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Private Bathroom

Highlights

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Air conditioning

Mini-fridge

Smart TV

Private bathroom

Microwave

Coffee/tea maker

Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Classic Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Private Bathroom

Excellent

Highlights

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Air conditioning

Mini-fridge

Smart TV

Private bathroom

Microwave

Coffee/tea maker

Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Classic Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Private Bathroom

Highlights

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Air conditioning

Mini-fridge

Smart TV

Private bathroom

Microwave

Coffee/tea maker

Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Classic Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Private Bathroom

Highlights

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Air conditioning

Mini-fridge

Smart TV

Private bathroom

Microwave

Coffee/tea maker

Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Classic Double Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Private Bathroom

Highlights

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Air conditioning

Mini-fridge

Smart TV

Private bathroom

Microwave

Coffee/tea maker

Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds

Classic Double Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Private Bathroom

Very good

Highlights

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Air conditioning

Mini-fridge

Smart TV

Private bathroom

Microwave

Coffee/tea maker

Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds

Classic Double Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Private Bathroom

Exceptional

Highlights

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Air conditioning

Mini-fridge

Smart TV

Private bathroom

Microwave

Coffee/tea maker

Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds

Classic Double Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Private Bathroom

Highlights

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Air conditioning

Mini-fridge

Smart TV

Private bathroom

Microwave

Coffee/tea maker

Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds

Basic Quadruple Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking, Private Bathroom

Highlights

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Air conditioning

Mini-fridge

Smart TV

Private bathroom

Microwave

Coffee/tea maker

Sleeps 4
4 Twin Bunk Beds

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About the neighborhood

5131 W Houghton Lake Dr, Houghton Lake, MI, 48629

What's nearby

Houghton Lake - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
Pineview Highlands Golf Course - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
Houghton Lake Public Library - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
Brian's Lakeside Marina - 6 min drive - 6.9 km
Roscommon Township Hall - 7 min drive - 7.2 km

Getting around

Cherry Capital Airport (TVC) - 82 min drive

Restaurants

‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive
‪Taco Bell - ‬3 min drive
‪MJ's Eatery - ‬5 min drive
‪Mj’s Burritos - ‬6 min drive

About this property

The Blue Anchor at Houghton Lake

The Blue Anchor at Houghton Lake is a great choice for a stay in Houghton Lake. Freebies like WiFi and self parking are added perks, and guests looking to stay active can check out the nearby cross-country skiing and snowmobiling.

At a glance

Hotel size

- 10 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

- Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
- Contactless check-in available
- Express check-in/out available
- Minimum check-in age: 21
- Check-out time is 11:00 AM
- Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

- There is no front desk at this property
- Guests will receive an email within 72 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and an access code; access will be through a private entrance
- Prior to arrival, you must complete online registration via a secure link
- You will be asked to provide the property with a copy of your government-issued photo ID after booking

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

Children

- No cribs (infant beds)

Pets

- Pets not allowed

Internet

- Free WiFi in public areas
- Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

- Free uncovered onsite self parking
- Free uncovered onsite extended parking

Other information

- Smoke-free property

Property amenities

What to do

Horse riding nearby
Cross-country skiing nearby
Snowmobiling nearby

Services

Luggage storage

Accessibility

Well-lit path to entrance
Stair-free path to entrance
Smooth flooring in room
Hardwood flooring in room

Room amenities

Be entertained

42-inch Smart TV
Digital TV channels

Home comfort

Climate-controlled air conditioning and heating
Coffee/tea maker

Sleep well

Bed sheets provided

What to enjoy

Individually furnished and decorated

Freshen up

Private bathroom
Shower only
Free toiletries
Towels
Toilet paper

Stay connected

Free WiFi

Food and drink

Mini-fridge
Microwave

More

Mobile key entry

Fees & policies

Policies

This property does not have elevators.

This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.

Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover

Cashless transactions are available.

Also known as

The Blue Anchor At Houghton

The Blue Anchor at Houghton Lake Motel

The Blue Anchor at Houghton Lake Houghton Lake

The Blue Anchor at Houghton Lake Motel Houghton Lake

Frequently asked questions

Does The Blue Anchor at Houghton Lake offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, The Blue Anchor at Houghton Lake 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 to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at The Blue Anchor at Houghton Lake?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at The Blue Anchor at Houghton Lake?

Yes, there's free self and extended parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at The Blue Anchor at Houghton Lake?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Express check-in and check-out and contactless check-in and check-out are available.

What is there to do at The Blue Anchor at Houghton Lake and nearby?

During the winter, enjoy nearby recreation like cross-country skiing and snowmobiling, and return when the snow melts for horseback riding.

What's the area around The Blue Anchor at Houghton Lake like?

The Blue Anchor at Houghton Lake is a short 1-minute walk from Houghton Lake and 7 minutes' walk from Pineview Highlands Golf Course.

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The Blue Anchor at Houghton Lake Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.6

Cleanliness

8.0

Amenities

9.0

Staff & service

8.8

Eco-friendliness

8.8

Property conditions & facilities

6/10 Good

Oct 4, 2025

I do not understand how this property got a high rating. It is an older property that is clean. The problem is there is no table or chairs in the room, only a foldout bed that sits very low to the ground. No Ice machine, breakfast, or personal to help or answer questions. It certainly was not what I expected, especially for the cost. Way over priced, stay somewhere else.

John, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Jul 27, 2025

Great room with the exception of the very small bathroom. Toilet was too close to the wall, everything else was fantastic.

Randy, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Feb 16, 2025

Good location, clean

Stacey, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Jun 28, 2025

Clean

jill, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Aug 1, 2024

Love this property, we stay here everytime we come into town

Jason, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Feb 3, 2025

Pleasantly surprised with the cleanliness. The bed was very comfortable

Charla, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Jan 29, 2025

The Blue Anchor was very clean, quiet, accommodating, and just what we needed for our visit to Houghton Lake. Instructions for accessing room upon arrival, etc. were simple. The entire experience ran smoothly. Would stay there again.

TRACY, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Jun 14, 2024

The rooms are gorgeous!!!! A convenient location to get to the beach, mini golf, go carts and dining! Would definitely stay here again!

Donna, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Jun 26, 2024

Great stay, great value.

Great stay. Clean and comfortable. Updated rooms. Will stay again.

joseph, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Apr 22, 2024

Perfect place for a getaway!

Very cute place and would stay again! Everything looks and smells new. Beds were comfortable. Loved the walkway to the rooms. Good location across the street from the water and next door is a gas station with all the things you may need. Would stay again!

Connie, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Sep 16, 2024

Clean, had been renovated, nothing fancy. Check-in was easy and didn't involve any interaction

Kelly, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Jul 14, 2024

The accommodations were exceptionally clean and tastefully renovated. The bedding was not to our preference, we are not a fan of memory foam.

Christine, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Jun 24, 2024

Very clean. Easy in easy out.

Keith, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Jul 20, 2024

Good For a Weekend at the Lake

The location was great, and the room was a good size for a small hotel. We could tell the place was newly renovated, and it was nice all around. We had issues with our bathroom door not being able to close, and the air fresheners all over the place and in the room were overpowering, and we were left wondering why so many air fresheners were needed. Otherwise, it's a good place to stay for a couple nights.

Kyle, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Jul 31, 2024

My family and I enjoyed our overnight stay at The Blue Anchor at Houghton Lake. We weren’t familiar with this hotel prior to the renovations that were done but we were pleased with the nice updates. Our room was very clean. The mattress was extremely comfortable. We had booked through Expedia and the check-in process was easy. We had trouble closing the bathroom door and contacted management, they were quick to respond and accommodating.

Stephanie, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

May 18, 2024

My girlfriend and I stayed at this hotel and we were going to stay another night and the hotel actually went out of the way to help us keep our room we unfortunately had something come up and we had to leave promptly we still feel bad that we were not able to do the second night as they were very very helpful this is a great property easily somewhere I would love to stay I'm sure my girlfriend as well we will be planning on going back to Houghton lake and this hotel is one of the reasons. Quiet property so quiet and amazing view of the Stars!

Jason, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Sep 22, 2024

The floors were so slanted and uneven.

Kimberly, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Aug 30, 2024

Property should provide either indoor or outdoor seating… we literally had to sit in the back of our work van or on the beds in the room.. other than that it’s a nice property. We travel for work a lot and will be staying at a different location due to this inconvenience…

Michael, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

May 18, 2024

Room good, bathroom not

The room (#8) was clean and there was plenty of space in the room itself. The bathroom, however, was a different story. The right side of the toilet was less than 3” from the wall making it impossible to sit on correctly. The shower took several minutes to warm up then only had enough hot water to wash and condition my hair and wash my body. I do not shower long, between 5-7 minutes, and the water went cold just as I got the soap washed off. This part was very disappointing.

1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Jul 5, 2024

Entire building smells moldy. Could not stay 2nd night. Bugs & spider webs in room. Dirty water left in sink. No soap & no staff. Completely self service. Floor was also dirty, had to wear shoes. Shower extremely tiny. Felt like I was lucky to have one, although there was no soap. Constant texts asking me to turn off air & lights if I left, telling me WiFi was down, etc. Very disappointed.

Melissa, 2-night trip

6/10 Good

Oct 20, 2024

If you are a motel person, then this property is for you. One issue we had were that the photos of the rooms were a little bit deceiving. When we looked at the two queen bed rooms they appears to be very spacious and bright. But upon entry the total opposite. They were small and dark only one dim overhead light and a small lamp in between the queen beds. The natural light was lacking. You could open the curtains and let sunshine in but, being a motel that is difficult because then your privacy is absent because of other guests walking by and being able to see right into your room. It is a very clean and well decorated motel. Beds are pretty comfortable. The bathrooms are on the small side but clean. The faucet was wonderful. We really liked the lightning feature on it when you went to wash your hands. Overall for a motel its not too bad the property is well maintained. And we liked the self check in aspect, very convenient. Because of our personal preference we would not stay again. We prefer cabins to motels but thought we would try it.

Dave, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Aug 26, 2024

This place looks like a wonderful work in progress. Very clean room with a comfortable bed. Nicely decorated. We stayed in a king room that worked wonderful for us. There is no signage, but I’ve read that that’s soon to be put in place. The grounds and parking area are a bit rustic however, I’m guessing that will be changing soon. The bathroom is extremely small with a quite small older shower. Fortunately, my husband and myself are not large people so it worked out fine for us. Once the hot water finally made it to the shower. It lasted longer than my husband‘s long showers. I would absolutely stay here again in the future. What a wonderful price for all that you get. We have stayed in a lot of hotels this summer and I will say unless we paid pay $175 or more we were getting rooms that I would never return to, this however is a huge exception. Good job proprietors keep up the great work renovating this old building. I might add that finding a room arrangement that would allow you to see the television from the sofa would be a great improvement.

Nellie, 1-night trip