Harbor Lights Resort

2.5 star property

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On the beach
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Suite, 1 Bedroom | Living area

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Laundry room

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15 S. Second Street, Frankfort, MI, 49635
  • Place, Betsie Lake
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Frankfort Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Elizabeth Lane Oliver Center for the Arts
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Airport, Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker)
    ‪44 min drive‬

Room options

Suite, 1 Bedroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(19 reviews)
  • 69 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed
  • Partial lake view

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(46 reviews)
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the area

Frankfort

When you stay at Harbor Lights Resort in Frankfort, you'll be on the beach, just steps from Lake Michigan and Frankfort Beach. .This beach hotel is 8.8 mi (14.1 km) from Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore and 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Betsie Lake.

What's nearby

  • Betsie Lake - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Frankfort Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Elizabeth Lane Oliver Center for the Arts - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Frankfort Light - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Crystal Mountain - 23 min drive - 34.3 km

Getting around

  • Cherry Capital Airport (TVC) - 53 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪A&W Restaurant - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Stormcloud Brewing Company - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Petals & Perks - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Villa Marine Bar & Grill - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Dinghy's Restaurant & Bar - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Harbor Lights Resort

Beachfront, with indoor pool
Harbor Lights Resort offers 50 air-conditioned accommodations with hair dryers. Accommodations offer separate dining areas. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Microwaves and coffee/tea makers are provided. Housekeeping is provided daily.
An indoor pool and a hot tub are on site.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Make yourself at home in one of the 50 air-conditioned rooms featuring microwaves and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Conveniences include coffee/tea makers, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities including an indoor pool and a hot tub. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, a fireplace in the lobby, and a picnic area.
Featured amenities include laundry facilities and coffee/tea in a common area. Free self parking is available onsite.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Hot tub
  • Indoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Separate in-room dining area

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Marina
  • On the beach
  • On the waterfront
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • 3 buildings
  • 3 floors
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Separate dining area

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Free local calls

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit 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; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Harbor Lights Frankfort
Harbor Lights Resort
Harbor Lights Resort Frankfort
Harbor Lights Hotel Frankfort
Harbor Lights Hotel Condominiums
Harbor Lights Resort Hotel
Harbor Lights Resort Frankfort
Harbor Lights Resort Hotel Frankfort

Harbor Lights Resort Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 462 out of 679 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 170 out of 679 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 36 out of 679 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 679 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 679 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Denice

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely clean. Wonderful room. Staff was great. My favorite place to stay on Michigan.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Although we did not have a lake view view, our room was nice and clean and the beds were super comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Merry, Lake City

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean , spacious room.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
There fishing so access to the pier was excellent. Table and chairs for getting gear ready. Friendly staff and fresh donuts and coffee to start the day. Easy stroll to Stormcloud Brewery for an evening pint.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Nicholas

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Property was very clean, but very noisy. Construction next door was also very noisy.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had the king suite and it was amazing! Great kitchen and living area fully stocked including games and books. Large balcony with views of the lake. Enjoyed the fireplace on a cold rainy day. Pool and hot tub area were very nice. Doughnuts available every morning. Easily walk to the beach or downtown shops and restaurants. Would definitely stay here again.
View from our room
Caught an amazing sunset
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jill

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kacy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient,clean. Had a great experience. Highly recommend and plan on staying again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Betsy

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect short walk to the lake
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Room didnt overlook the lake but just a short walk away
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alexander

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was very clean, staff were all very friendly, and the beach was beautiful
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Close to the beach. Clean, updated room with good sized mini fridge, microwave, and TV. Hot shower with good water pressure. Comfortable bed. Walkable to the restaurants of Frankfort. Great biking trails. Decent coffee and love those doughnuts!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really enjoyed our stay. Every staff member we interacted with was wonderful and very accommodating.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

willis

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

10/10 Excellent

Jim

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Been to Northern Michigan but never to Frankfort and wanted a place by the water. Took a chance on Harbor Lights and it was a winner. It's just the two of us (we're retired) so we stayed in one of the motel rooms with no direct view of the lake but it was right around the corner and only a minute or two from the water. Convenient for a couple of picturesque sunsets! It was a slightly longer walk to the small downtown which has a few nice restaurants. We would definitely stay there again!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Andrea

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean and comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

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

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Heidi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Front desk was friendly and helpful!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susanna

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Carrie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff was amazing. Room was mostly clean. There were little areas that needed attention. Walls and baseboards could have used a wipe down but bedding was clean and comfortable. Bathroom is a little small but clean. Chlorine was overpowering in pool area but clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Constance

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice property, helpful and nice staff, donuts every morning and just steps to the beach or nearby shops & restaurants. Great indoor pool! Our 1-bedroom unit has some older furniture but the kitchen appliances appear new, and everything was very clean. Plenty of space for two people!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diane

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great room, great amenities, wonderful location
View from hotel beac
Living room and kitchen in king suite
View from living room
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025