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Independence Stay

2.5 star property
Hotel in Houghton with fitness centre and 24-hour front desk

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Exterior
Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Comfort Room | Private kitchen
Reception
Comfort Room | Private kitchen

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Gym
  • Laundry room
  • 24/7 front desk
The current price is NZ$385
includes taxes & fees
5 Jan - 6 Jan

Explore the area

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913 Razorback Dr, Houghton, MI, 49931
  • Place, Great Bear Chase Ski Marathon
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Michigan Technological University
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Houghton–Hancock Bridge
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Hancock, MI (CMX-Houghton County Memorial)
    ‪17 min drive‬

Room options

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Comfort Room

Comfort Room

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(144 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Fridge
Smart TV
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Microwave
  • 46 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Deluxe Studio Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(35 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Fridge
Smart TV
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Microwave
  • 46 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

About the area

Houghton

Independence Stay places you steps from Mine Shaft and within a 10-minute stroll of Great Bear Chase Ski Marathon. Highlights at this hotel include free self-parking, and in-room kitchenettes and free WiFi. .This business-friendly hotel offers free WiFi in public areas, a fitness centre and a 24-hour front desk. Additionally, you'll find laundry facilities. .With a stay at this Houghton hotel, you'll be 2.8 km (1.7 mi) from Houghton–Hancock Bridge and 3.1 km (1.9 mi) from A.E. Seaman Mineral Museum.

What's nearby

  • Mine Shaft - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Great Bear Chase Ski Marathon - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Michigan Technological University - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Houghton–Hancock Bridge - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Isle Royale Houghton Visitor Center - 4 min drive - 2.9 km

Getting around

  • Hancock, MI (CMX-Houghton County Memorial) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Dunkin’ / Baskin Robbins - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Keweenaw Brewing Company - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Culver's - ‬14 min walk

About this property

Independence Stay

Hotel in Houghton with fitness centre and 24-hour front desk
Independence Stay offers its guests a fitness centre and laundry facilities. Public spaces have free WiFi. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Houghton hotel.

  • 1 building
  • 29 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Built in 2022
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Smoking in designated areas
Independence Stay offers 29 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and an iron/ironing board. Smart televisions come with cable channels. Kitchenettes offer fridges, stovetops, microwaves and kitchenware and utensils. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit.

This Houghton hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs, as well as telephones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided on a weekly basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Things to do

  • Gym

Family friendly

  • In-room kitchenette
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (weekly)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Built in 2022
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Hob
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Mobile key entry
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Payment types

Important information

You need to know

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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. Guests can access their rooms with a mobile device.

Property is also known as

Independence Stay Hotel
Independence Stay Houghton
Independence Stay Hotel Houghton

Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at Independence Stay?

Yep, Independence Stay has a free self car park.

How much does it cost to stay at Independence Stay?

As of 2 Jan 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Independence Stay on 5 Jan 2026 start from NZ$385.18, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Are there any beaches close to Independence Stay?

The closest beach to Independence Stay is Breakers Beach (13.9 km).

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Independence Stay?

No, Independence Stay does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Independence Stay?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Independence Stay?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Independence Stay Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 560 out of 718 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 118 out of 718 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 22 out of 718 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 718 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 12 out of 718 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Clean room, good service, friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janet

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
I one at the desk when I arrived. Wrang the bell and waited 5 minutes for someone to arrive. Room was spacious and clean and good location. Would stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Omg..We can not wait to come back and stay here. The room was super clean and well stocked. Bed was a little springy for our liking and no breakfast sandwiches were stocked this morning but we did not mind as the staff and room itself exceeded our expectations..
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

TJ

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
New and very clean.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Cecilia

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eddie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean comfortable hotel and bed, restaurants nearby
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stacy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Family trip to visit our student at MTU. All was excellent for our needs. Very clean and safe.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This hotel was clean with nice staff. We stayed 2 nights- my only complaint was the delicious takeaway microwaveable breakfast sandwich was out of stock the second morning- not a big deal. Will stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Consistent good service.

I've stayed here before. I've always had good service and a clean room. This stay was no exception.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan, Vernon Hills

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Repeat stay, short drive to campus and appreciate the space in the suite
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Travelled with family, Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pet friendly. Very clean, looks brand new!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Connor

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We’ve stayed at the Houghton Independence Stay many times and it is always an enjoyable experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Angela

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
New Hotel very clean
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeanine

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Updated and clean rooms. Helpful staff.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laudy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A fantastic stay! The hotel was spotless, cozy, and incredibly well-located—perfect for exploring the area. Highly recommend for anyone looking for comfort and convenience.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great lication

Freshly remodeled with great amenities, great location
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dennis and Melinda

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was modern, clean, comfortable, and the staff was friendly. Awesome stay!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Curtis

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This property was really good. Clean, spacious, close to downtown Houghton. The only reasons it did not get five stars. 1. No breakfast. They provide pre-wrapped muffins and snack bars and juice bottles, and apples, but no place to eat and nothing fresh. We knew this going in, but it was still inconvenient. 2. The sofa sleeper mattress was the WORST. No support whatsoever. The king bed was very comfortable. Overall a positive experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Denise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Really nice

Really nice, can prepare meals in room or just enjoy. Large amount of space, comfortable bed, clean and easy to relax
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025