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#2 of 7 motels in Munising
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The Sunset Motel invites you to sit back, relax and enjoy our incredible view! All rooms have a spectacular view of Lake Superior. One, two and three room spacious units are available with Lake Superior just steps away! All rooms include microwave/refrigerator/coffee maker or full kitchen. Use our complimentary outdoor grills and picnic tables to enjoy a lakeside dinner while savoring the dazzling sunset. We also have vacation homes available.
This is a vintage Motel in every sense of the word. Parking is in front of your room. (Or maybe a few spaces down if you leave for dinner) Check in was easy and fast. Our room was upstairs which has a very nice view of the Lake. The room had a small range, medium fridge, microwave and coffee machine. There was only sparse amenities. No decaf coffee, no half/half pods. Bathroom towels for the kitchen.There were adequate utensils and pans. Only two high stools for the breakfast bar and no table whatsoever. There was an overstuffed sofa for two. The two beds were comfortable. It was clean but a bit outdated. Thought the price was way too much. We have stayed many places with views for much less with very nice hot breakfasts included. The front office young man offered me a note (Coffee …(no decaf), apple juice, orange juice, granola bar!) The best features were the views to the west, tables and grills on the grass in front of the rooms. There is a 7 minute drive to town which sparsely offers limited dining. We took the pictured rock tour. Unfortunately the weather came up this late in September…certainly not their fault, however it was entertaining to watch the storm on the water.
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Date of stay: September 2021
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Room Tip:Upstairs room is best for noise. No elevator however.
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The motel is in a good locale. Sunset views of Lake Superior are very nice. There are some chairs and picnic tables - but not enough. The room was clean but in desperate need of updating: worn furnishings, stained carpet... fortunately we came for Pictured Rock and spent little time in the room. Staff was helpful in making touring suggestions. Continental breakfast was yogurt, apples, danish and coffee. There was a kitchenette in the room. You can definitely hear Noise from adjacent rooms aNd “walking” in the room above you.
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Date of stay: September 2020
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Room Tip:Avoid first floor rooms.
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My husband and I have stayed here before and loved the view of the bay on Lake Superior from the windows and the chairs provided on the beach front. The room had a very comfortable queen bed with adequate covers (and extras available on a shelf). The bathroom, while small, is very well appointed with shower and was very clean. The small kitchen had a full size coffee maker, a full size stove, full refrigerator with large top freezer compartment - a microwave, toaster and plenty of dishes and pots and pans. The TV was quite high on top of the fridge and was difficult to get started but the owner came immediately and got it going and showed us the ins and out of the funky remote. The living area has plenty of seating space. We recommend this lodging.
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Date of stay: October 2022
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Room Tip:Room amenities vary - some don't have microwaves - so check if important
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My family of 4 and our friends, another family of 4, rented one of the houses for a few nights. The house was very dated, which doesn’t bother me, but the house also is in need of repairs and many items in the home were broken, including the front door, kitchen drawers, and countertop was not attached. The worst part was that it was very dirty. Dirt and sand on the bathroom floor, hair in the bathtub, looked like pet stains from accidents on the carpet, cobwebs everywhere. We went to the office with our concerns and was given a vacuum, which was broken, the first night. Unfortunately no other local hotel had a vacancy that night and we had no choice but to stay. The next morning we went to the office again with concerns. We were told a different housekeeper cleaned the house then their regular one (not sure that explains the needed repairs and cobwebs). We were offered for the house to be cleaned again, or $100 off our first night, or we could leave that morning and get a full refund for our planned stay. Packed up right away and left. Would not go back.
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Date of stay: July 2022Trip type: Traveled with family
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Rude customer service, extremely overpriced and damaged rooms. Avoid. Worst experience of our entire trip.
Don’t believe the high ratings from years past. Limit to past 12 months.
We were really excited to patron a local business, but the moment we arrived, we were treated like an inconvenience.
The room was described as a two bedroom. In fact, it was the same layout as all other rooms, but with a second bed shoved in where a couch should be. No couch in the room.
Bathroom was dirty and extremely small with a child-size/elementary school toilet.
Carpet was dirty and torn. Trim warped. Outdoor plastic chairs covered in dirt. All views from your room are blocked by vehicles in parking lot.
We ended up leaving after 10 minutes.
When we tried to get a refund, the attendant didn’t know how to use the scheduling software and didn’t understand how my credit card was already charged. She was unhelpful and wanted us to leave without confirmation of a refund.
We had to dispute charges with CC company and send a detail timeline of our experience .
If you want a great view of Lake Superior, with great rooms, pleasant staff, and unobstructed views…literally go next door to the Comfort Inn. It’s new construction, the same price and comfy beds.
We ended up camping at Bay Furnace because sleeping outside in a tent was better accommodations.
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Date of stay: May 2022Trip type: Traveled as a couple
Room Tip:Don’t believe the high ratings from years past. Limit to past 12 months.
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My husband and I stayed two nights at this establishment while visiting Munising and Marquette. The room was very dated and worn. There was an stale odor in the room and mold around the tub in the bathroom. For a fee of $190.00 per night, we would have expected much nicer accommodations. There is a beautiful view of the bay in front of the motel, but that is the only real positive comment that I can make regarding this motel. We will not stay here again.
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Date of stay: August 2020Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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Motel was clean and staff were nice. The motel is a few feet from the bay and every room has a bay view, but the view is obstructed by parked cars. Curtains must be closed if you want privacy.
The room was also awkwardly designed, probably due to the addition of an interior wall to separate the two queen beds.
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Date of stay: June 2021Trip type: Traveled with family
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Sure, the interior design is a bit dated. Sure, it’s not exactly the most modern. But it was decently quiet and it was clean for us. The full kitchenette was a nice touch with plenty of cutlery and plates.
If you need a place to rest and nothing much more, it’s a great little spot. The views of the lake are incredible too! There’s a limited selection of pastries and breakfast items, but it’s free so I’m not complaining.
I can’t speak for those who had a poor experience recently, but I had a decent stay here.
Tldr: It’s basically a time capsule motel from the 1960s, but it’s a fine place to stay for a few nights.
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Date of stay: June 2022Trip type: Traveled with family
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The best thing about this motel is that it sits right at the edge of the bay. The sunsets were amazing from there. The room itself was somewhat shabby. The wood trim was distressed or not finished in some places. The carpet was stained in several spots, although I'm sure it had been cleaned. The bathroom was very small. I also thought it was strange that two outlets (one in the kitchen and one in the bathroom) were labelled with "Light must be on for outlet to work". As a result, we couldn't use a nightlight in the bathroom without keeping the light on, which defeated the purpose. The motel should bring these outlets up to current electrical standards. On the plus side, the bed, the bathroom, and the kitchen were spotlessly clean, the bed was comfortable, and the room was quiet. If all you are going to do is sleep here, it is adequate.
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Date of stay: June 2021Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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Location: great view, quiet setting. Enjoyed the sunsets from the many comfortable seating options in the strip of grass area right next to Lake Superior. Unfortunately, the cars are parked between the roo.s and the lake, so your main view from the lower level rooms is just what you can see around the cars. As for the room, ours was comfy enough. Including a microwave, coffeemaker, mini fridge. There are 2 lower level rooms that have rooms above them. We were in the first one, right next to the office. Not too noisy, which was a pleasant surprise. The first thing we noticed upon arrival (we stayed 4 nights) was the overwhelming musty odor. Very strong even though they had the window open before we got there. The carpet was tired and no longer had any effective padding, so it felt like we were walking directly on concrete. The comforter on the bed was full of stains. The paint in the bathroom was peeling near the shower, and the tub caulking was moldy in places where they tried to repair it on the cheap. The few electrical outlets were so old and worn, making them so loose that the plug in chargers for our phones sort of hung there half out. We could get them to stay in just enough to get them to charge. The first thing we did was head to the local store to find the best option for a room deodorizer we could find (I can recommend Citrus Magic orange scent-be sure to bring a supply of your favorite). We did not get into any of the other rooms, so I can't say whether this is a widespread problem, but given the fact that there are plenty of other reviews that list some of the same issues, I can't imagine that our room was the exception. The owners should be ashamed and embarrassed of their property. They charged $200 a night off-peak and it's quite obvious they have not put anything back into maintaining the property. A pity, because it's a truly wonderful location.
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Date of stay: September 2023Trip type: Traveled with family
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Good Morning, Our rates vary with room types. We have several different room types including rooms with kitchens. The rates are listed on our website Please call our office and we will be happy to provide you with any information you may need. Thank you!
Hi, Thanks for contacting The Sunset. We would love to have you stay with us. Unfortunately, we do not have rooms available on September 14 & 15. We hope you'll stay with us at another time. Our upstairs rooms are pet free.
There are more places to choose from in the Munising area.
PRICE RANGE
$157 - $230 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
ALSO KNOWN AS
sunset motel on the bay hotel munising, sunset hotel munising, sunset motel munising
LOCATION
United StatesMichiganUpper PeninsulaMunising
NUMBER OF ROOMS
19
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