Most travelers are accustomed to staying in motels that are owned by large corporations and companies. However, all across the United States are privately owned and operated motels that sometimes offer more intimate atmospheres and are more willing to cater to the needs and desires of their guests.
Located six blocks from downtown Saugatuck, Mich., Captain’s Quarter’s Motel offers rooms with queen, king or double beds. Each room has a coffeemaker, cable TV, hairdryer, clock/radio and wireless Internet access. Small dogs are permitted. Local activities include golf, boating, fishing and swimming.
Captain’s Quarters Motel
3242 Blue Star Hwy.
Saugatuck, MI 49453
800-499-2929
captainsmotel.com
Located across the street from Panama City Beach, Fla., this family-owned motel features guest rooms with amenities such as full kitchens, cable TV, sofa beds, stoves, microwaves and views of the garden and gulf. Its seven-story tower offers units with two queen beds and a sofa bed separated by a full kitchen. The motel is within close proximity to shopping, restaurants and entertainment, such as the Gulf World Marine Park, Pier Park and the Hombre Golf Club.
Flamingo Motel & Tower
15525 Front Beach Road
Panama City Beach, FL 32413
850-234-2232
flamingomotel.com
Owned by the Stryszowski family, this Adirondacks motel is open from Memorial Day to Columbus Day each year. Its guest rooms have conveniences such as refrigerators, microwaves, coffeemakers, cable TVs with DVD players, hairdryers and clock radios. All rooms have a screened-in lakeside porch and high-speed Internet access. Located on the lake, the motel offers canoe and kayak rentals, fire pits, a beach, boat docks, a pool table and ping-pong tables.
Motel Long Lake and Cottages
51 Dock Lane
Long Lake, NY 12847
518-624-2613
motellonglake.com
This Maine motel offers a small, informal family atmosphere for vacationers, businesspeople and snowmobilers. Open year-round, its rooms feature amenities such as cable TV, free high-speed Internet access, Sealy mattresses, refrigerators, microwaves and coffeemakers. The motel also offers a groomed snowmobile trail to ITS 83A.
Russell’s Motel
357 Main St.
Caribou, ME 04736
207-498-2567
connectmaine.com/russells
Centrally located in Seaside Heights, this small hotel offers 27 guest rooms with double beds, as well as five apartments for larger groups. Its apartments feature two bedrooms, a kitchen and living room. Rated “three stars” by New Jersey Hotel & Motel Association, the motel also has high-speed Internet access and an outdoor pool.
The Seaport Motel
133 Carteret Ave.
Seaside Heights, NJ 08751
732-793-1744
seaportmotelnj.com
Located just a mile from the beach, this Hampton Beach motel is conveniently close to deep sea fishing, water activities, shopping and the Hampton Beach Casino Ballroom. Arcades, a playground and miniature golf also are within a few blocks away. Its 25 guest rooms feature cable TV, refrigerator, microwave and telephone with data port. Some rooms include a sofa sleeper.
The Tides Motel
95 Ashworth Ave.
Hampton Beach, NH 03842
800-798-6502
tideshampton.com
