HARBOR HOUSE INN, Grand Haven

Harbor House Inn - Victorian-style waterfront hotel with whirlpool suites and river views

Built in 1987, this 3-star Grand Haven hotel features 19 rooms with private bathrooms, situated atop a grassy hill overlooking the Grand River channel. Harbor House Inn maintains authentic Michigan Victorian architecture, with 14 rooms equipped with whirlpool tubs and fireplaces. Each accommodation includes air conditioning, wireless internet, flat-screen TVs, and standard amenities like hairdryers and irons. A daily breakfast buffet, served from 8:00 to 10:00 AM, offers homemade coffee cakes, seasonal fruits, a special cereal blend, cheeses, and hard-boiled eggs. The property features a screened porch overlooking boat traffic and the Musical Fountain, plus a common area with a fireplace, board games, and books. Evening tea service with fresh-baked sweets is available in the living room from 5:00 to 9:00 PM. Located directly across from the city's famous 2.5-mile boardwalk, Harbor House positions guests within 0.3 miles of local restaurants and 1 mile from Grand Haven State Park.

Pros

Daily homemade caramel candies placed at bedside

Seven rooms include sofa sleepers accommodating up to 4 guests

Views of Lake Michigan sand dunes and floral gardens from select rooms

Screened porch provides views of the Grand Haven Musical Fountain performances

Cons

12.5 miles from Muskegon County Airport

Cancellations must be made at least 48 hours before arrival