Driftwood Motel
Location: 540 N Third St., Rogers City, Michigan, 49779, Rogers City, US
Star Rating: 2 Stars
Property Type: Motels
About this Property
Indoor Pool and Fireplace in the Lobby
Take a dip in the indoor pool or cozy up by the fireplace in the lobby for a relaxing stay.
Complimentary Breakfast and Amenities
Enjoy a daily continental breakfast and make use of amenities such as free Wi-Fi, a picnic area, barbecue grills, and a vending machine.
Convenient Location and Nearby Attractions
Situated in Rogers City, Driftwood Motel is a short stroll from Lake Huron and Ocqueoc Falls, offering easy access to various parks and attractions in the area.
Book your stay at Driftwood Motel for a waterfront experience and exceptional hospitality.
Important Information
- Pool access available from 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM.
- The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
- The property allows pets in specific rooms only and has other pet restrictions (surcharges apply and can be found in the Fees section). Guests can arrange to bring pets by contacting the property directly, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
- Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.
- Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.
Policies
Check-in: 03:00 PM - 08:00 PM
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Instructions: There is no front desk at this property. This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. Guests will receive an email 48 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and key retrieval information. Guests can access their accommodation through a private entrance. Full payment for the stay is charged to the guest's credit card on the check-in date.
Amenities & Facilities
- Free breakfast
- Firepit
- Fireplace in lobby
- Free WiFi
- Continental breakfast
- Designated smoking area
- Wheelchair accessible
- Picnic area
- Fireplace in lobby
- Television in common areas
- Free breakfast
- RV, bus, truck parking
- Free self parking
- Free RV, bus, truck parking
- Free continental breakfast
- Firepit
Rooms Available
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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Patio or Balcony, Lake View
1 Queen Bed
300-sq-foot room, balcony/patio with lake views
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - Satellite channels
Food & Drink - Refrigerator, microwave, and coffee/tea maker
Sleep - Blackout drapes/curtains and bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, bathtub or shower, free toiletries, and a hair dryer
Practical - Iron/ironing board, desk, and phone
Comfort - Air conditioning, daily housekeeping, and heating
Non-Smoking
Connecting/adjoining rooms can be requested, subject to availability
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- TV
- Telephone
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Refrigerator
- Desk
- Microwave
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Satellite channels
- Interconnected room(s) available
- Toilet paper
- Shampoo
- Daily housekeeping
- Free Local calls
- Blackout drapes/curtains
- Free WiFi
- Balcony or patio
- Bedsheets provided
- Soap
- Deck or patio
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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Patio or Balcony, Lake View
2 Queen Beds
300-sq-foot room, balcony/patio with lake views
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - Satellite channels
Food & Drink - Refrigerator, microwave, and coffee/tea maker
Sleep - Blackout drapes/curtains and bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, bathtub or shower, free toiletries, and a hair dryer
Practical - Iron/ironing board, desk, and phone
Comfort - Air conditioning, daily housekeeping, and heating
Non-Smoking
Connecting/adjoining rooms can be requested, subject to availability
Max Occupancy: 4 (4 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- TV
- Telephone
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Refrigerator
- Desk
- Microwave
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Satellite channels
- Interconnected room(s) available
- Toilet paper
- Shampoo
- Daily housekeeping
- Free Local calls
- Blackout drapes/curtains
- Free WiFi
- Balcony or patio
- Bedsheets provided
- Soap
- Deck or patio
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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Patio or Balcony, Lake View
1 King Bed
300-sq-foot room, balcony/patio with lake views
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - Satellite channels
Food & Drink - Refrigerator, microwave, and coffee/tea maker
Sleep - Blackout drapes/curtains and bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, bathtub or shower, free toiletries, and a hair dryer
Practical - Iron/ironing board, desk, and phone
Comfort - Air conditioning, daily housekeeping, and heating
Non-Smoking
Connecting/adjoining rooms can be requested, subject to availability
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- TV
- Telephone
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Refrigerator
- Desk
- Microwave
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Satellite channels
- Interconnected room(s) available
- Toilet paper
- Shampoo
- Daily housekeeping
- Free Local calls
- Blackout drapes/curtains
- Free WiFi
- Balcony or patio
- Bedsheets provided
- Soap
- Deck or patio
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Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Patio or Balcony, Lake View
2 Double Beds
300-sq-foot room, balcony/patio with lake views
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - Satellite channels
Food & Drink - Refrigerator, microwave, and coffee/tea maker
Sleep - Blackout drapes/curtains and bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, bathtub or shower, free toiletries, and a hair dryer
Practical - Iron/ironing board, desk, and phone
Comfort - Air conditioning, daily housekeeping, and heating
Non-Smoking
Connecting/adjoining rooms can be requested, subject to availability
Max Occupancy: 4 (4 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- TV
- Telephone
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Refrigerator
- Desk
- Microwave
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Satellite channels
- Interconnected room(s) available
- Toilet paper
- Shampoo
- Daily housekeeping
- Free Local calls
- Blackout drapes/curtains
- Free WiFi
- Balcony or patio
- Bedsheets provided
- Soap
- Deck or patio
Guest Reviews
- Cayce (8/5): Cute little place - Earlier Anniversary Getaway! Great view and beautiful area.
- Linda (4/5): - This place is so old and outdated - sheets so thin you can see through them. Towels are old too and fridge froze the food while humming noisily. Stairs are dangerous and not well lit. Breakfast was not great.
- VICKI (10/5): - Nice view from the balcony. Nice walk to and on the beach.
- David (10/5): - Quick check in. Fox news on in the lobby was a bummer though!
- Robert (10/5): - A/c, fast internet, nice balcony
- Linda (10/5): - Lovely quaint motel! Can’t wait to go back!
- Dena (10/5): - The view from the top floor balcony is worth any flaws that you may find. This is an older motel but its worth the stay if you're just in town for the weekend. Every room has a balcony on the water side. If you enjoy the sunrise I recommend you take a room on the top floor. We really enjoyed our stay. The room is spacious but the bathroom itself is small. It was perfect for the 3 of us girls on a rock hunting weekend. Definitely worth coming back to stay and will do so again.
- Jim (6/5): - The screen on the balcony fell off the track when I opened it.
- Barbara (10/5): - No need for AC. Balcony needs to be replaced. Room needs to be updated. More seating would be a plus.
- Frank (10/5): - The stay was Great the people were better.
- n (10/5): Cozy Lakefront Hotel - This was our 3rd year staying at The Driftwood. I love the view of the lake and the simplicity of the room. The only thing I wish is that our room was not always next to the employees living quarters.
- Thomas (8/5): - The desk people could learn my about the T V remote, Not just say “ just scan the channels to find the Tigers game.
- Matthew (8/5): - Would stay here again
- Brooke (10/5): - We enjoyed our stay. The fire pit was great. The pool was clean and not very busy. Free breakfast was nice as well. The people in the office were very accommodating. Highly recommend.
- bonnie (8/5): - The staff here was friendly and helpful. Check-in and check-out were super easy and fast. My room was clean but dated. Supplies in the room were not abundant but adequate. My balcony was nice but the wood had moss on it, my sink or tub did not have stoppers in the drains which made me cautious not to drop things down the drain. My biggest complaint was the breakfast offerings. There were not adequate protein offerings and the individual servings such as peanut butter and syrup were not labeled, which was concerning. The waffle maker did not hear high enough leaving a messy goopy mess and no waffle. Also, 7:30 start for breakfast seems late for early risers. But overall, my stay was adequate and I’d stay here again.
- donna (6/5): - CONs: The room was cleaned, but it really needed a deep clean. The carpet was filthy; the directional vents on the air conditioner were grossly dirty, was coated black something (mold?). I had window cleaner and paper towel in my car, so I at least wiped as much as I could. Towels were very thin. We had 3 people and only 2 towel sets on arrival. Pool are OK, clean enough, just don't look up. PROs: staff very nice, friendly. Continental Breakfast was ok, and the best was it stayed available until 10:30. Best was very close, walkable to beach. Besides the Lighthouse and Beach, there is Not much to do in Rogers City
- Anita (8/5): - Comfortable room, easy check-in.
- Jane (8/5): - Walking along the lake.
- Charles (10/5): - Friendly staff clean
- Jan (10/5): - Quiet, and front desk was so nice!
- Pamela (10/5): I would stay here again. - Clean and spacious room. Everything we needed was there. The pool and hot tub were great including the changing rooms and showers with extra towels so you don’t have to bring them from your room. Staff was friendly and helpful.
- Jillian (10/5): - The kids and I had a wonderful weekend - I loved being right in the water and having the pool although I wish it was open a little later than 8. The breakfast was perfect for us. They also enjoys the playground.
- Jennifer (10/5): - The Lake Huron view was great! An accessible beach is right behind the motel. Also the Huron Sunrise Trail runs right behind the motel and is easily accessed. Restaurants are a sort walk away.
- Kenneth (10/5): - All was good.
- Virginia (10/5): - very comfortable. Good sleeping bed.
- Andrew (6/5): Decent but dated - From what I hear this place is good for the area however the rooms was extremely dated and the bed was the worst I’ve ever experienced. Staff was friendly but I couldn’t get over the very old uncomfortable bed and dated furniture.
- Dave (10/5): - Beautiful view of Lake Huron and the beaches.
- Lauren (10/5): - Older rooms and the beds weren’t the most comfortable but we really enjoyed our stay. The pool was nice, there was a play set outside for the kids, and the beach was great. There is a nice restaurant next door too which was nice. We’d stay again!
- Lilja (6/5): - Hotel is older and definitely in need of updates. Breakfast was average. Check in is 3:00, when we arrived at 3:30, our room was not ready. Finally got a text at 4:30 saying our room was ready. Given that this was mid-week and the hotel was not full, it was very disappointing. Also, pool and hot tub are only open until 8pm, would have been nice if they were open until 9 or 10 which is typical of other hotels.
- scott l. (10/5): - Great place
- Mick (6/5): - The motel was OK, nice and clean. Close to trails, beach and a short walk into town which was nice. Downside, bed was terrible, all the support had gone on one side, felt like I was going to roll out. We only stayed the one night so made do.
- gary (6/5): - needs some updating. old carpet, furniture. stairs are slick with warning signs posted. can be noisy with kids running on wood deck from pool.
- MidlandBooster (6/5): Friendly staff, beachfront location with vintage facility. Photos of the room on the website are accurate. - The staff was friendly and the location has beach access. Lot of hot water. The facility has not been updated for 50 years (Carpet, wall coverings, draperies, and bed spreads appear to be original, etc. Towels were small, but newer and clean.) Free, paved parking is outside the motel room. Breakfast was cereal, yogurt and a single waffle iron. We didn't try the indoor pool.
- Chauncey (10/5): - Easy and convenient place to stay in Rogers City. Would stay again. Has all the essentials needed for our weekend trip here to see family.
- Mikey (4/5): - There was a lot of bugs when I walked in the room
- Mark (8/5): - NA
- MICHAEL (6/5): - Needs to be upgraded, very outdated. Staff was very friendly and helpful
- Sue (8/5): - Room was clean but really in need of a remodel. Pretty views from the deck for sunrise.
- Kelly (6/5): - it was $50 more for an average MOTEL using expedia
- Laurie (10/5): - Beautiful location, is an older hotel, but is very clean
- Tomasz (10/5): - Wery good
- Todd (8/5): - Very nice stay. The rooms could definitely use some updating though, but it was clean. Good restaurant/bar right next-door. Very nice lake view! Definitely would stay again! Very friendly staff.
- Tara (10/5): - Very friendly staff
- scott (10/5): - Very friendly staff. Clean and a good location.
- David (10/5): - Easy check in, nice room and lake view
- Jamie (8/5): - Very clean. It’s an old motel, but they did a good job keeping it up. Continental breakfast leaves something to be desired, but what do you expect? Overall, clean safe property with a great view and easy access to the beach.
- Kathy (6/5): - Lake view
- Linda (8/5): - a little dated, but still a great room to rent. Plenty of space. Had a great hot tub/pool to use.
- Elisabeth (10/5): - Staff is so friendly and helpful. Nice being on the lake and while the room was a little outdated, it was spotless. The hot tub was very relaxing and well maintained. Would absolutely stay there again.
- Timothy (8/5): - Great
- Nancy (10/5): - Very nice property. The lake right behind with a walk/bike trail. Restaurant next-door. Right at the end of Main Street to walk through town. Very nice.
- Koreena (10/5): - Rooms were very clean, beautiful view of the lake. Pool and hottub were very relaxing & there’s an amazing restaurant right next door.
- Rose (6/5): - Lake view was awesome. Mold on shower curtain, window curtain had holes in it, carpet was dirty
- Thomas (8/5): Off season stay - Hotel is nice, clean spacious but dated. All the room amenities were functional. The fridge buzzed a little but we were able to fix the issue.
- Anita (10/5): - They always take good care of us.
- Patricia (4/5): First and last time - I'll start with the good. Very kind and accommodating front desk employees. Comfortable mattress. Beautiful view of Lake Huron. Thats about it. The room was filthy. I mean down right dirty. Outdated is one thing but dirty is another. I had to call for new sheets. There was hair and grass when I pulled back the blankets. I'm so thankful we brought our own pillows and blankets. It definitely hasnt been vacuumed in a while. Our socks were covered in grass and hair. I could go on because it was bad everywhere I looked. We made the best of it and will never rent their rooms again.
- DON (8/5): - Great small town, easy to walk around. Sink countertop to low for adults, needed cleaning behind nightstand since I noticed this before and still not cleaned. Refrigerator humming on loud side for me. Saw childs stuffed animal on floor at headboard when I was using outlet there, cleaning should take a look at that gap below headboard for cleaning also,
- Monica (10/5): - We loved the large hot tub and pool. Karen at check in was very helpful!
- Roy (4/5): Find another hotel with better reviews - The room was never cleaned, I had to go down and get fresh towels, etc., etc.
- Levi (10/5): - A quiet, clean place with easy check in!
- Gary (6/5): - Easy access, outdated but clean. The toilet is for a small children and the shower was cold water in the morning. I don't believe the hot water tank can supplement the facility.
- Escape727631 (10/5): We'll come back here - Lake Huron is right behind the motel. Use the paved trail or walk right on the beach. The room was clean and fully functional. You don't come to the lake to hang out in a room! The pool area surprised me in that there were fully stocked his/hers locker rooms, the hot tub was bubbly and hot; the pool was clean and clear. The Continental breakfast had good choices in a cozy setting. There was an inconvenient situation that the owner went way above and beyond to resolve and that very mindset makes us loyal. This EXCELLENT customer experience will bring us back to enjoy Roger's City, probably in May/June 2025, at this perfect establishment for us.
- Bryan (10/5): - The service was top notch. We will return.
- Lemuel (10/5): - Older establishment. With that being said, it was clean, comfortable and exactly what we were looking for while we were only there for one night to pick ip our new puppy. I would recommend this place, but if your looking for a high end with all the amenities then its probably not for you. Realize you will be in country. No high-rise or Trump towers anywhere in sight. We did not use the breakfast buffet.
- Tammy (10/5): - The hotel was great, pool and hot tub awesome and all of the employees were nice as could be. I will be back.
- Norman (6/5): You can do better. - Really cramped bathroom. Motel probably built in 50s or 60s. Dated, timeworn. Not beachfront, could barely see the lake through trees. Very small breakfast area with meager offerings. Only eggs offered were hard boiled, no meat, no fruit. Killed a roach that was crawling on the ceiling of our room.
- Melissa (8/5): - The hotel was clean and a great location. I had a view of Lake Huron from my balcony and access from the hotel. The rooms are a little outdated and could use some TLC, but once again very clean and relatively comfortable. For the price point I thought it was a great stay and would stay again if in the area.
- Dave (8/5): - Asdf
- Allen (10/5): - Again the sunrise
- Randall (6/5): - Toilet had black ring that was disgusting. Faucet lever came loose in my hand when trying to get a drink. Plastic cup filled with cigarette butts and water left on balcony by previous guest.
- Joan (10/5): Beautiful views,very friendly and clean property - This was the cleanest hotel I have stayed at. They take pride in their property, even though it might be a little dated. Beautiful views. Saw an elk.
- Victoria (10/5): Some quirks but definitely worth the stay! - A lovely older motel with wooden balcony views of Lake Huron and beach access a very short walk from the motel. Things were clean but slightly sparse (coverlets were too short, but at the end of my stay, I found another blanket in the drawer, which I'd wished I'd known about earlier! :-). The mini shampoo provided wasnt enough for my hair and left it waxy feeling. No conditioner. Soap bar felt waxy on my skin too...(Just notes for how to improve, but certainly did NOT mar my stay there at all!) I loved sitting on the wooden balcony chairs provided to watch the freighters move through the lake. The sliding glass door didn't lock and the makeshift jambing system didn't either, so check this before you leave the room. For a single woman, I felt a bit unsafe at night as a result. The staff, especially Katie, were really lovely, friendly and kind! I would recommend anyone on a budget renting here. Breakfast is continental and I think there was an indoor pool on site too. Overall, I was very happy with my stay and would come back again!
- Le-Lane (8/5): - clean...well supplied tho not luxurious, definitely adequate...staff friendly and helpful...liked room opened to outside so no hallways...large pool(definitely not very heated and nice hot tub...bring your own pillow as theirs are flat...overall nice stay and would come there again
- DONALD (6/5): - This hotel has seen better days; the whole place seems a bit run-down and dated.
- MATTHEW (6/5): - Didn't stay room was dirty
- Duane (10/5): - Nice
- Leslie (10/5): - The property was very nice and right on the beach. There was a deck off our room could sit and enjoy the scenery and the night cool air. There was also a bike trail near the beach and benches to sit on and ejoy the lake. Employees were all very nice and made sure everyday if there was anything we needed.Very helpful with any questions we had I sure would stay there again.
- Colleen (10/5): - The staff was very good with us and the parking was excellent as well as the room. very friendly people at the front desk.
- Joseph (8/5): - Shoreline
- Eric (10/5): - Great view of the lake and very nice community
- richard (4/5): - I wouldn't even tell my ex to stay here. Too many issues. The only positive thing of my stay was Karen, the front desk person.
- Paul (10/5): - I was looking for a decent, dog friendly hotel in the vicinity of Alpena. This hotel met all of my criteria and then some. It is setback off of the water some, but the property is literally right on the Lake Huron beach. Easy walk from the room to the beach. The Up North 23 restaurant is right next-door. Beautiful outside dining with a lake view. Got one meal to go from there and they catered to me every step of the way since my dog was not actually allowed inside. The hotel was typical, with a little age on it… But it was clean and convenient. Office staff and cleaning crew were very nice. I will most likely stay there again with my pooch!
- Jill (8/5): Pros and cons but I'd stay here again! - Pros: amazing view, easy walk to the beach, paved walking path along water, comfortable beds, lots of hot water, friendly staff, waterfront restaurant next door, walking distance to town, and reasonable rates. Cons: Badly in need of updates. Carpet old and dingy, table in our room was broken but stayed upright leaning against the wall, has that old musty smell but that cleared up once we opened the sliding doors, the balcony looks as if the wood is going bad, however it seemed safe and sturdy enough, when you sit on the balcony though you can't see the water very well because of the wide boards used for the railing- we actually had a better water view sitting back farther in the room and looking out the doors. Having said that, I also appreciated that it wasn't a big modern high rise - the older quaintness held a certain charm and I loved the peacefulness of the area.
- Daniel (10/5): - We just stayed one night but it was nice being so close to the lake.
- Arlene (8/5): - Nice over night stay. Staff was very nice.
- Lisa (10/5): - Nice view
- Rebecca (4/5): - Yes, it’s old but it was fairly clean. However, when checking in, I was asked if we would mind just one set of towels! No, there are two people! The bed was flimsy, bouncy and the smallest queen size ever. The pillow was very thin. Once we finally got a second set of towels, I noticed they were small and thin. They were clean.
- Pam (6/5): Would not stay again! - Our floor was very squeaky and the door didn’t lock easily. Breakfast was terrible.
- Morag (10/5): - Nice
- Navigator795663 (2/5): Awful - This place was disgusting! Room hasn’t been updated in 40 years or more! Curtains not hanging right, bedspreads from the 70’s, TV hanging crooked off the wall with cords all over !!! We left itching and after reading reviews it was most likely bed bugs , used water bottle under the bed , the bathroom sink extended out into room had to walk around to get in room , ran bath water and it was brown !!! Way overpriced ! Would never stay there again, we still get creepy crawlies thinking about it ! Had a nice view of lake but little tiny deck that didn’t feel safe and 2 little Chairs that you could barely sit in!! This place was absolutely disgusting! Sad that this is about all Roger City has to offer, we come back to this area a couple times a year, we will be staying in Alpena !!
- Dan (10/5): - Had a nice stay. Room was nice, clean. Would stay again.
- Rebecca (8/5): - Liked being my the lake. Staff was great.
- Rick (10/5): - quiet
- Destiny (8/5): - Our room was fine for what we purchased, it was a good spot to sleep. The food nearby was somewhat limited and the townsfolk seemed unwelcoming. Lots of weird stares while we tried to eat our mediocre dinner. No staff on site after 7, although there is a number to contact if needed. The location is beautiful, we loved walking around the beach! Definitely recommend if you want a cheap, one night stay on the beach. Would not recommend for longer stays.
- Karey (4/5): - Beds are very uncomfortable the pool closes at 8
- Susan (8/5): - Had a pleasant stay. Friendly employees.
- James (6/5): - Old building, no elevator to second floor, poor room lighting, not much for breakfast
- Tatyana (4/5): - Need updates
- marie (8/5): - Beautiful walking areas
- Andrea (10/5): - Staff very kind
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