Kalkaska Michigan Hotels & Motels

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The Kalkaska center is about 17 miles south of Antrim County Airport and 18 miles east of Music House.

Kalkaska, Michigan is a beautiful, small village located in Michigan's Lower Peninsula. Founded in 1873, it now serves as the county seat of Kalkaska County. It is situated not far from the shores of Lake Michigan and is surrounded by forests, like Manistee National Forest, making it an amazing place to get away from city life. The area is home to a variety of businesses and attractions, including a winery, a brewery, and a distillery. The village has a number of parks and trails, making it a lovely place to enjoy the outdoors. In the winter, this is a popular destination for snowmobiling and cross-country skiing. It is also home to a number of unique shops and restaurants, as well as a lively arts and culture scene. In addition, Kalkaska is home to many events and festivals throughout the year. The Kalkaska Winterfest is a popular event that includes ice sculptures, sledding, and a snowman-building contest. The National Trout Festival is another popular event that celebrates the town's fishing heritage. Whether you're planning a relaxing getaway or an outdoor adventure, Kalkaska is the best place to visit. Plus, the local hotels are a terrific mix of cozy and affordable. More from this guide...

Kalkaska Hotels/Motels & Accommodations

Rodeway Inn - Kalkaska
+1-888-389-4121
703 North Cedar St., Kalkaska, MI 49646 +1-888-389-4121
  • Low priced hotel
  • Free comp. breakfast
From£44
Very good 4.0 /5 Latest Reviews Call BookMore Details
Shanty Creek Resorts Summit Village
+1-888-675-2083
5780 Shanty Creek Rd., Bellaire, MI 49615 +1-888-675-2083 ~15.07 miles north of Kalkaska
  • 3-star Resort hotel
  • 3 floors in property
From£52
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Grand Traverse Resort And Spa : 100 Grand Traverse Village Blvd.
+1-800-716-8490
100 Grand Traverse Village Blvd., Acme, MI 49610 +1-800-716-8490 ~18.56 miles west of Kalkaska
  • Expensive Resort property
  • Shuttle to airport available
From£118
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Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Acme Traverse City An Ihg Hot
+1-800-805-5223
3536 Mt. Hope Rd., Williamsburg, MI 49690 +1-800-805-5223 ~18.90 miles west of Kalkaska
  • Three Star Resort property
  • Has environment-friendly policy See more
From£60
Very good 4.0 /5 Latest Reviews Call BookMore Details
Sleep Inn & Suites Bay View Acme - Travers City in Acme
+1-888-965-1860
5520 Us 31 North, Acme, MI 49610 +1-888-965-1860 ~18.90 miles west of Kalkaska
  • Low Cost Lake hotel
  • Fitness center on property
From£66
Poor 2.0 /5 Review Score Call BookMore Details
Cherry Tree Inn & Suites : 2345 North Us 31 North
+1-888-788-5576
2345 North Us 31 North, Traverse City, MI 49686 +1-888-788-5576 ~20.01 miles west of Kalkaska
  • 3 star Beach property
  • 5 floors in property
From£73
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Traverse Bay Inn
+1-888-897-9207
2300 Us 31, Traverse City, MI 49686 +1-888-897-9207 ~20.09 miles west of Kalkaska
  • Two star Rural property
  • Hotel has 24 suites
From£44
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Pointes North Beachfront Hotel – 2 Person Spa Tub Studios
+1-888-311-4278
2211 U.s. 31 North, Traverse City, MI 49686 +1-888-311-4278 ~20.18 miles west of Kalkaska
  • Three Star Beach property
  • Hotel has an eco-friendly policy See more
From£51
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Avid Hotel Traverse City An Ihg Hotel : 1942 Us 31
+1-888-469-4795
1942 Us 31, Traverse City, MI 49686 +1-888-469-4795 ~20.47 miles west of Kalkaska
  • Cheap hotel
  • Free breakfast available
From£44
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Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Traverse City : 1870 North Us 31 North
+1-888-734-9421
1870 North Us 31 North, Traverse City, MI 49686 +1-888-734-9421 ~20.58 miles west of Kalkaska
  • 2-star Resort property
  • 3 floors in hotel
Sugar Beach Resort Hotel in Traverse City
+1-888-841-5292
1773 Us 31 North, Traverse City, MI 49686 +1-888-841-5292 ~20.71 miles west of Kalkaska
  • 3-star Beach property
  • 99 sleeping rooms in hotel
From£66
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Grand Beach Resort Hotel
+1-888-455-5160
1683 Us 31 North, Traverse City, MI 49686 +1-888-455-5160 ~20.73 miles west of Kalkaska
  • Midscale Beach property
  • Hotel has 6 suites
From£56
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Blossom Hotel & Suites Traverse City - Traverse City
+1-888-965-8297
1614 Us 31 North, Traverse City, MI 49686 +1-888-965-8297 ~20.75 miles west of Kalkaska
  • Economy Airport property
  • 9 suites in property
From£51
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Baywatch Resort in Traverse City
+1-888-906-6358
1529 Us 31, Traverse City, MI 49686 +1-888-906-6358 ~20.85 miles west of Kalkaska
  • Mid-scale Beach hotel
  • 4 floors in hotel
From£59
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Quality Inn Traverse City
+1-888-749-6785
1492 Us 31, Traverse City, MI 49686 +1-888-749-6785 ~20.90 miles west of Kalkaska
  • Low Cost Airport property
  • 3 floors in property
From£44
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Parkshore Resort in Traverse City
+1-888-878-9982
1401 Us 31 North, Traverse City, MI 49686 +1-888-878-9982 ~20.98 miles west of Kalkaska
  • Affordable Golf Course property
  • Has environment-friendly policy Learn more
From£33
Very good 4.0 /5 Guest Reviews Call BookMore Details
Days Inn by Wyndham Grayling
+1-888-389-4485
2556 Business Loop South, Grayling, MI 49738 +1-888-389-4485 ~21.02 miles east of Kalkaska
  • Low Cost Rural property
  • Access to gym on-site
From£44
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Quality Inn Traverse City
+1-888-389-4121
1492 North Us Highway 31 North, Traverse City, MI 49686 Website +1-888-389-4121 ~21.07 miles west of Kalkaska
  • 2-star Airport property
  • Check in: 4:00pm
From£30
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Ramada Hotel & Conference Center by Wyndham Grayling
+1-888-675-2083
2650 I 75 Business Loop, Grayling, MI 49738 +1-888-675-2083 ~21.09 miles east of Kalkaska
  • Midscale Rural property
  • Access to gym on-site
From£48
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Hampton Inn Traverse City
+1-800-716-8490
1000 Us 31 North, Traverse City, MI 49686 +1-800-716-8490 ~21.37 miles west of Kalkaska
  • Mid-scale Airport property
  • 3 suites in hotel
From£62
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Super 8 by Wyndham Grayling : 5828 Nelson a Miles Pkwy.
+1-800-805-5223
5828 Nelson a Miles Pkwy., Grayling, MI 49738 +1-800-805-5223 ~22.10 miles east of Kalkaska
  • Low-priced Rural property
  • 3 suites in hotel
From£44
Very good 4.0 /5 Guest Reviews Call BookMore Details
Travelodge by Wyndham in Traverse City
+1-888-965-1860
704 Munson Ave., Traverse City, MI 49686 +1-888-965-1860 ~22.32 miles west of Kalkaska
  • 2 star Airport property
From£134
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Comfort Inn Traverse City
+1-888-788-5576
460 Munson Ave., Traverse City, MI 49686 +1-888-788-5576 ~22.63 miles west of Kalkaska
  • Low Cost Resort hotel
  • Fitness / Gym is on-site
From£48
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Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Traverse City, MI - Traverse City
+1-888-897-9207
420 Munson Ave., Traverse City, MI 49686 +1-888-897-9207 ~22.68 miles west of Kalkaska
  • Affordable Downtown property
  • Gym / Fitness Center Available
From£51
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Howard Johnson by Wyndham Traverse City - Traverse City
+1-888-311-4278
417 Munson Ave., Traverse City, MI 49686 +1-888-311-4278 ~22.68 miles west of Kalkaska
  • Low-priced Lake hotel
  • 51 rooms in property
From£44
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Super 8 by Wyndham Traverse City : 360 Munson Ave.
+1-888-469-4795
360 Munson Ave., Traverse City, MI 49686 +1-888-469-4795 ~22.73 miles west of Kalkaska
  • 2-star hotel
  • 2 floors in hotel
From£37
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Best Western Plus Traverse City
+1-888-734-9421
305 Munson Ave. (Us 31), Traverse City, MI 49686 +1-888-734-9421 ~22.82 miles west of Kalkaska
  • Affordable Highway property
  • Airport shuttle available
From£55
Very good 4.0 /5 Guest Reviews Call BookMore Details
Cambria Hotel - Traverse City
+1-888-841-5292
255 Munson Ave. (Us 31), Traverse City, MI 49686 +1-888-841-5292 ~22.89 miles west of Kalkaska
  • Affordable Downtown hotel
  • Check in: 3:00 pm
From£70
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Bayshore Resort : 833 East Front St.
+1-888-455-5160
833 East Front St., Traverse City, MI 49686 +1-888-455-5160 ~23.74 miles west of Kalkaska
  • 3-star Beach hotel
  • Check-in time: 4:00pm
From£67
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Delamar Traverse City - Traverse City
+1-888-965-8297
615 East Front St., Traverse City, MI 49686 +1-888-965-8297 ~24.07 miles west of Kalkaska
  • Midscale Beach property
  • Check-in: 4:00 PM
From£62
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Park Place Hotel
+1-888-906-6358
300 East State St., Traverse City, MI 49684 +1-888-906-6358 ~24.45 miles west of Kalkaska
  • 3 star Downtown property
  • Shuttle to airport available
From£81
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Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites Traverse City
+1-888-749-6785
3654 North U.s. 31 South, Traverse City, MI 49684 +1-888-749-6785 ~25.61 miles west of Kalkaska
  • Inexpensive Suburban property
  • Hotel has 10 suites
From£44
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Baymont by Wyndham Traverse City - Traverse City
+1-888-878-9982
2326 North Us 31 South, Traverse City, MI 49684 +1-888-878-9982 ~25.69 miles west of Kalkaska
  • Mid-scale hotel
  • Fitness center on property
From£51
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Great Wolf Lodge Traverse City
+1-888-389-4485
3575 North Us Highway 31 South, Traverse City, MI 49684 +1-888-389-4485 ~25.83 miles west of Kalkaska
  • Affordable Resort hotel
  • Fitness / Gym is on-site
From£81
Very good 4.0 /5 Reviews Call BookMore Details
Labelle Management
+1-888-389-4121
1863 North Us 31, Traverse City, MI 49686 +1-888-389-4121 ~25.89 miles west of Kalkaska
  • 3 star hotel
From£59
Very good 4.0 /5 Reviews Call BookMore Details
Courtyard by Marriott Traverse City in Traverse City
+1-888-675-2083
3615 South Airport Rd. West, Traverse City, MI 49684 +1-888-675-2083 ~25.95 miles west of Kalkaska
  • Mid-scale hotel
  • Check in time: 16:00
From£67
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Econo Lodge Traverse City South
+1-800-716-8490
1065 M 37 South, Traverse City, MI 49684 +1-800-716-8490 ~26.68 miles west of Kalkaska
  • Low priced Highway hotel
  • Check in: 3:00 pm
Americas Best Value Inn Gaylord
+1-800-805-5223
2880 South Otsego Ave., Gaylord, MI 49735 +1-800-805-5223 ~27.92 miles northeast of Kalkaska
  • Economy Golf Course property
  • 40 sleeping rooms in hotel
Fairfield Inn & Suites Traverse City
+1-888-965-1860
3701 North Country Dr., Traverse City, MI 49684 +1-888-965-1860 ~28.13 miles west of Kalkaska
  • Low Cost Suburban property
  • Check in time: 3:00 PM
From£44
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Lake View Motel & Gift Shop : 214 Main St.
+1-888-788-5576
214 Main St., Lake City, MI 49651 +1-888-788-5576 ~28.20 miles south of Kalkaska
  • 3 star hotel
From£59
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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Gaylord by IHG - Gaylord
+1-888-897-9207
525 Dickerson Rd., Gaylord, MI 49735 +1-888-897-9207 ~29.00 miles northeast of Kalkaska
  • Midscale Highway hotel
  • Gym is available on property
From£66
Very good 4.0 /5 Hotel Reviews Call BookMore Details
Best Western Gaylord
+1-888-311-4278
1201 West Main St., Gaylord, MI 49735 +1-888-311-4278 ~29.03 miles northeast of Kalkaska
  • Affordable Downtown property
  • Check in time: 03:00
From£55
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Hampton Inn Gaylord in Gaylord
+1-888-469-4795
230 Dickerson Rd., Gaylord, MI 49735 +1-888-469-4795 ~29.06 miles northeast of Kalkaska
  • 3 star Downtown property
  • 83 rooms in property
From£73
Very good 4.0 /5 Latest Reviews Call BookMore Details
TRU by Hilton
+1-888-734-9421
1048 West Main St., Gaylord, MI 49735 +1-888-734-9421 ~29.10 miles northeast of Kalkaska
  • Cheap property
From£44
Poor 2.0 /5 Review Score Call BookMore Details
Mainstay Suites : 831 West Main St. Building B
+1-888-841-5292
831 West Main St. Building B, Gaylord, MI 49735 +1-888-841-5292 ~29.12 miles northeast of Kalkaska
  • Cheap property
From£44
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Comfort Inn & Suites
+1-888-455-5160
831 West Main St., Gaylord, MI 49735 +1-888-455-5160 ~29.15 miles northeast of Kalkaska
  • 2-star property
From£44
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Travelodge by Wyndham Gaylord : 833 West Main
+1-888-965-8297
833 West Main, Gaylord, MI 49735 +1-888-965-8297 ~29.21 miles northeast of Kalkaska
  • Cheap Highway hotel
  • 130 rooms in property
From£48
Average 3.0 /5 Latest Reviews Call BookMore Details
Baymont by Wyndham Gaylord - Gaylord
+1-888-906-6358
510 South Wisconsin, Gaylord, MI 49735 +1-888-906-6358 ~29.21 miles northeast of Kalkaska
  • Economical Golf Course hotel
  • Check in time: 3:00PM
From£52
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Quality Inn Gaylord : 137 West St.
+1-888-749-6785
137 West St., Gaylord, MI 49735 Website +1-888-749-6785 ~29.29 miles northeast of Kalkaska
  • 2-star Downtown hotel
  • Check in time: 3:00
From£55
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Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Gaylord : 826 Carpenter St.
+1-888-878-9982
826 Carpenter St., Gaylord, MI 49735 +1-888-878-9982 ~29.38 miles northeast of Kalkaska
  • Mid-scale Downtown property
  • 3 floors in property
From£96
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The best time to visit Kalkaska, MI

Although there is no single best time to visit Kalkaska, some might say the best choice is to come to Kalkaska from June to September. The weather is warm with temperatures rising to 79 °F, and the days are long, amazing for enjoying all that the area has to offer. From hiking and biking trails to fishing, canoeing, kayaking, and swimming, there is something for everyone. Visitors to the area can visit festivals and farmers' markets, as well as many lakes and rivers to choose from. The fall colors are also a big draw, making it the perfect time to take a scenic drive or hike through the woods.

Hotel Discounts in The Area

Kalkaska, MI, offers a variety of hotel options to suit your group's needs. From cozy accommodations for a small group to large, luxurious suites for a larger group, the village has it all. And, many of these hotels offer special rates and packages for travelers. You can get special rates and amenities for groups of 10 or more, as well as special offers for students, seniors, military personnel, and government employees. There are plenty of discounts to be had, depending on the time of year you visit Kalkaska, MI. In the summer, hotel rates are at their peak due to the influx of tourists. However, you can still find some deals if you book in advance or are willing to stay mid-week. If you're flexible with your dates, you can also take advantage of last-minute deals. In the fall, rates start to drop as the weather cools down and the kids go back to school. This is a great time to visit if you're looking for a bargain. Winter is the off-season in Kalkaska, so you can find some great deals on hotel rooms. Just be sure to pack your winter clothes. If you're looking for the best deal on a hotel room, spring is the time to visit. Rates are lower than they are in the summer, but the weather is still nice. So, whether you're planning a family reunion, a wedding, or a corporate retreat, be sure to check out the special rates and packages at the local hotels.

Things to know about Kalkaska, MI

If you're planning a trip to Kalkaska, Michigan, there are a few things you should know about this amazing small village. The town is situated along beautiful rivers and lakes, which are perfect for fishing, canoeing, and kayaking. There are several good places to stay in Kalkaska, including several bed and breakfasts and a few small hotels. If you're in the mood for something a bit more rustic, there are also several campgrounds in the area. The Kalkaska Little League Fields is a great spot to take the kids to play some baseball, while the trail Kaldunes is perfect for a nature hike or a leisurely bike ride. The Timber Wolf Golf Club is a wonderful place to play a round of golf or just enjoy the scenery. It is situated on rolling terrain and features tree-lined fairways. When it comes to dining, Kalkaska has a few great options. It is a popular spot for steaks, seafood, and a casual meal. There are several pizza places and fast-food restaurants in the area. The area also has a few museums, including the National Trout Memorial. Kalkaska is a great spot to visit any time of year. Whether you're planning a relaxing getaway or an adventure-filled trip, Kalkaska is the ideal destination.

The National Trout Festival 

The National Trout Festival is a great event for fishing enthusiasts of all ages. It is held annually in Kalkaska, MI, and offers a wide variety of events and activities for everyone to enjoy. The National Trout Festival is the perfect event for those who love to fish. There are plenty of opportunities to catch trout, as well as other types of fish. There are also many different events and activities, such as fishing seminars and live music. It is a great event for the whole family. If you are choosing a great way to spend a few days, the National Trout Festival is the perfect event for you. There is something for everyone to enjoy, and you are sure to have a great time.

Recent traveler guest reviews of Kalkaska, MI

Below are reviews of the city of Kalkaska, MI from an actual visitor's perspective.

"Loved the city of Kalkaska for trail riding"
Score 4.0 / 5

Jill K., from 21-Oct-2025
"Kalkaska is beautiful city"
Score 5.0 / 5

Stephen S., from 13-Oct-2025
"Lots of places to eat."
Score 4.0 / 5

We were there for a wedding. Lots of places to eat.

Henry L., from 13-May-2025
"Troutfest!"
Score 4.0 / 5

Troutfest!

Michael D., from 29-Apr-2025
"Great Eateries!"
Score 5.0 / 5

Great eating places and plenty of infrastructure for a small northern Michigan town.

Dan C., from 02-Apr-2025
"Nice Town"
Score 4.0 / 5

Only spent one night this time. Kalkaska is a nice Michigan town.

Lisa P., from 27-Jul-2023
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