The Blue Anchor at Houghton Lake | Hotel in Houghton Lake

8.8 (98 Reviews) |  1 Bathroom
Houghton Lake Hotel | The Blue Anchor at Houghton Lake

Hotel in Houghton Lake

Motel in Houghton Lake with free parking
Along with express check-in, this smoke-free motel has express check-out and free self parking. WiFi in public areas is free.
The Blue Anchor at Houghton Lake offers 10 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and complimentary toiletries. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. 42-inch Smart televisions come with digital channels.

Bathrooms include showers. This Houghton Lake motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access.


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

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Amenities

Air Conditioner
Parking
Security/Safety
Bedding/Linens
Toiletries
Guest Services
Child Friendly
Internet
Kitchen

Facility Overview

Bathrooms
  • Towels
  • Toilet paper
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Private bathroom
  • Free toiletries
  • Shampoo
Bedroom
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bed sheets
  • Mobile key entry
  • Individually furnished
  • Individually decorated
Breakfast
  • Mini-fridge
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
Parking
  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Free uncovered extended parking on site
Accessibility
  • This property does not have elevators
  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Smooth flooring in room
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Stair-free path to entrance
Activities
  • Cross-country skiing
  • Horse riding
  • Snowmobiling
Entertainment
  • Digital channels
  • 42-inch Smart TV
General
  • English
  • Smoke-free property
Guest Services
  • Mini-fridge
  • Microwave
  • Luggage storage
Internet
  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Policies

Check-in
Check-in start time: 4:00 pm; check-in end time: anytime contactless check-in available express check-in available minimum check-in age: 21
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 am contactless check-out available express check-out available
Child Policy
Children are welcome. rollaway/extra beds are not available. cribs (infant beds) are not available.
Pet Policy
Pets not allowed

Cashless transactions are available 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

Reviews

Wayne
Oct 20, 2025 03:20:44 AM
Review Score:   8
Summary: It was clean and cozy. Just wish they got better shower heads for their shower though.
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Room Arrangement

Room Info Facilities
Basic Quadruple Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking, Private Bathroom
Room Size: m2
4 Twin Bunk Beds
Basic Quadruple Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking, Private Bathroom

General

Number of living rooms 0, Location - ground floor, Number of bedrooms - 0, Bed count minimum 8, Bed count maximum 8
Classic Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Private Bathroom
Room Size: m2
1 King Bed
Classic Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Private Bathroom

General

Number of living rooms 0, Location - ground floor, Number of bedrooms - 0, Bed count minimum 1, Bed count maximum 1
Classic Double Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Private Bathroom
Room Size: m2
2 Queen Beds
Classic Double Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Private Bathroom

General

Number of living rooms 0, Location - ground floor, Number of bedrooms - 0, Bed count minimum 2, Bed count maximum 2
Classic Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Private Bathroom
Room Size: m2
1 King Bed
Classic Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Private Bathroom

General

Number of living rooms 0, Location - ground floor, Number of bedrooms - 0, Bed count minimum 1, Bed count maximum 1
Classic Double Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Private Bathroom
Room Size: m2
2 Queen Beds
Classic Double Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Private Bathroom

General

Number of living rooms 0, Location - ground floor, Number of bedrooms - 0, Bed count minimum 2, Bed count maximum 2
Classic Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Private Bathroom
Room Size: m2
1 King Bed
Classic Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Private Bathroom

General

Number of living rooms 0, Location - ground floor, Number of bedrooms - 0, Bed count minimum 1, Bed count maximum 1
Classic Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Private Bathroom
Room Size: m2
1 King Bed
Classic Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Private Bathroom

General

Number of living rooms 0, Location - ground floor, Number of bedrooms - 0, Bed count minimum 1, Bed count maximum 1
Classic Double Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Private Bathroom
Room Size: m2
2 Queen Beds
Classic Double Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Private Bathroom

General

Number of living rooms 0, Location - ground floor, Number of bedrooms - 0, Bed count minimum 2, Bed count maximum 2
Classic Double Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Private Bathroom
Room Size: m2
2 Queen Beds
Classic Double Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Private Bathroom

General

Number of living rooms 0, Location - ground floor, Number of bedrooms - 0, Bed count minimum 2, Bed count maximum 2
Classic Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Private Bathroom
Room Size: m2
1 King Bed
Classic Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Private Bathroom

General

Number of living rooms 0, Location - ground floor, Number of bedrooms - 0, Bed count minimum 1, Bed count maximum 1
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