How do I make a reservation?

And what do you require to confirm it?

Please review our Policies page prior to contacting us for any reservation.
After you have reviewed it feel free to call or email us.

Be sure to let us know; your arrival/departure dates, number of people and number of rooms you're requesting. Based on your information we'll assist you in selecting just the right room and package.

To confirm any reservation a valid credit card is required. To make reservations for a standard themed room you can book 24 hours/7 days a week on Expedia.com

What is your cancellation policy?

Ten (10) days notice is required on all cancellations...

Due to our intimate size cancellations affect us significantly; therefore we strictly adhere to our cancellation policy. Please review our Policies Page for complete details.

Are you located in the "downtown" area?

No, the Motel is just under a mile from Saugatuck's downtown area.

We are located at Washington & Blue Star which makes getting into downtown a snap; you can drive, bike or walk down the new bike path that runs right in front of our property. For your convenience we also have rental bicycles available for a nominal $10/per day charge.

How far are you from the beach?

Which Beach? There are a few in the area...

Saugatuck itself sits on the Kalamazoo River. Oval Beach, a Lake Michigan beach and rated one of the top beached in the U.S., is the most popular and, just like 90% of the other places in town, we are about 5 minutes by car.

What's the Interurban Bus?

Does it stop at the Hooten Inn?

The Interurban Bus is Saugatuck’s local door-to door transportation service, it’s only $1/per person and will take you anywhere you want to go in Saugatuck or Douglas, including Oval Beach. It operates like a taxi but for a lot less...for more information see our Area Info page.

What's there to do in Saugatuck?

Is there anything to do there in the "off season?

Besides the shops, galleries and restaurants you'll find activities all year long in Saugatuck. See our Area Info pages for lots of area information and suggestions. In the off season there is plenty to do, too! September and October are optimal months for the "leaf peepers". October also brings the local corn maze and Halloween parade. At Christmas, Saugatuck does an official lighting of the tree ceremony and there is always an on stage production of the Christmas Carol playing. You can also enjoy a horse-drawn carriage ride through downtown while you gaze at the latest production by the "Sparkle" committee, they light up the streets of downtown Saugatuck with a beautiful aerial display of lighted snowflakes - it's really quite a site to see! Come in late December and you can see fireworks over the River on New Year's Eve. If outdoor sports are what you're looking for; Snowmobiling, Downhill and Cross Country Skiing are all close by. May is brings the Tulip Time Festival in Holland it's a great way to kick-off the spring season!

Are the galleries, shops and restaurants open year round?

Some are some aren't...

Many of them are however, from about November through April most will have limited hours and may be closed mid-week. Yet, no matter what day of the year you stay here there will be some stores open and always several restaurants to choose from. Many stores are open Thursdays through Mondays during the "off months."

Is it hard to get a parking spot in downtown Saugatuck?

Not if you don't mind circling the block a few times...

During the peak season (May through October) it is more difficult to find a parking spot on weekends. However, you can park at the High School and a free shuttle will take you downtown and back. It is only a few blocks from downtown so the short walk is not bad either. Or, just use this as an excuse to get some exercise and talk a nice walk from the Hooten Inn, down the Bike Path, to downtown. It's only about a 1 mile walk and don't forget we offer bicycle rentals for a nominal $10/per day charge.

Are your rooms all non-smoking?

Smoking is not allowed...

Every room at the Hooten Inn is a non-smoking room, without exception. We do provide chairs outside each room for your convenience so that guests can smoke out side their rooms or on the grounds. Please see our Policies Page for additional applicable information on smoking violations.

Are Pets welcome?

Sorry, the short answer is no, they are not...

We ask that you make other arrangements for your pets, as they can not stay with you here.
A list of local kennels is available upon request.

Are children welcome?

Speak to our office for more information...

Most of our guests stay with us for an intimate getaway, so we to discourage visiting with children, especially during summer weekends.

Is The Hooten Inn "gay friendly?"

See our Pride Statement, too..

Absolutely! The Hooten Inn, visitors, and area residents are as diverse as the world itself.
At the Hooten Inn we are gay friendly, straight friendly, golfer friendly, grandparent friendly, etc.

Do you have a pool, hot tubs or Jacuzzis?

(Is there something on this web site that made you think we did?)

No, we don't. Most of our guests prefer to go straight to the local Beaches.
However, all of our guests are welcome to use the pool facilities at the Dunes Resort.

Does your pricing include breakfast?

(Is there something on this web site that made you think we served food?)

No, it doesn't, we don't serve food here.

What are your office hours?

Please note that we are on Eastern Time - 1 hour ahead of Chicago!

Monday - Saturday 10 AM - 6 PM
Sunday's 12 PM - 5 PM

If you still have questions click here to send us an email!