FAQs about hotels in Houghton Lake
How much does a cheap hotel in Houghton Lake cost per night?
In the last year, a 2 star hotel in Houghton Lake can be as cheap as $60.00 per night. (based on HotelPlanner prices)
How much does a 3 star hotel in Houghton Lake cost per night?
In the last year, the average 3 star hotel in Houghton Lake has been $99.80 per night. (based on HotelPlanner prices)
Recent traveler reviews of Houghton Lake, MI
Below are reviews of the city of Houghton Lake, MI from an actual visitor's perspective.
"It was a nice town"
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4.0 / 5
It was a nice town and close to mi tech.
Shirley P., from 02-Mar-2026
"Here for a tournament"
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5.0 / 5
Holly M., from 28-Feb-2026
"Beautiful area"
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5.0 / 5
Beautiful area. Winter activities.
Debra N., from 14-Feb-2026
"The variety of restaurants available"
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4.0 / 5
Frank Q., from 11-Oct-2025
"Good area near the dam and eateries."
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5.0 / 5
The walk around the dam. Pour House, the candy shop and bar close by.
Anne R., from 07-Sep-2025
"Peaceful and nice!"
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4.0 / 5
Eunice K., from 15-Aug-2025
"Enjoyed!"
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5.0 / 5
Larger than expected lake community! Enjoyed Higgins lake state park beach.
Eric W., from 19-Jul-2025
"The Town & The Lake!"
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4.0 / 5
The town and the lake!
Beth G., from 13-Oct-2024
"Houghton Lake is a great destination in Michigan."
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5.0 / 5
Houghton Lake is a great destination in Michigan.
Caspari M., from 06-Jul-2024
"Great Location Next to Elks Lodge"
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5.0 / 5
A great location, we had a seminar next door at the Elks Lodge.
Mary G., from 14-Mar-2024
"Houghton Lake was nice."
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4.0 / 5
Houghton Lake was nice.
Pamela S., from 12-Mar-2024
"Lake Town with Lots of Local Restaurants."
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4.0 / 5
A lake town with lots of local restaurants.
Lori B., from 10-Mar-2024
"Just Beautiful!"
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5.0 / 5
Just beautiful!
Joanna C., from 07-Mar-2024
"Houghton Lake is nice!"
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4.0 / 5
Houghton Lake is nice!
Felicia B., from 03-Mar-2024
"Beautiful Lake"
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5.0 / 5
Beautiful Lake
Peggy D., from 15-Jan-2024
"Great restaurants and lots to do!"
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5.0 / 5
Great restaurants and lots to do!
Brian M., from 26-Sep-2023
"Happy Acres Doggy Daycare is Excellent!"
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4.0 / 5
Had fun playing putt putt golf and relaxing at the beach. I used Happy Acres Doggy Daycare which was awesome as well!
Brenda S., from 07-Sep-2022
"Great tourist town!"
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5.0 / 5
Great tourist town!
Jay P., from 27-Feb-2022
"Awesome Restaurant"
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5.0 / 5
The Spikehorn Grill on the east shore was recommended by the hotel receptionist and we can say it was excellent service and food! We drove all the way around the lake and noted that there was a tremendous sense of pride in ownership reflected in the properties.
Sarah B., from 27-Jul-2019
The average traveler rating of the city of Houghton Lake, MI shown above is
4.6 out of 5 based on 19 reviews