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The Neighborhood Hotel-New Buffalo

2.0 star property
Guests gather around the firepit for evening relaxation or venture to nearby lake activities at this retreat that perfectly balances downtime and productivity

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The Neighborhood Hotel-New Buffalo, near Lake Michigan, offers a peaceful getaway with a firepit and outdoor entertainment. Enjoy practical amenities like in-room WiFi, laundry facilities, and coworking spaces, perfect for mixing leisure and work.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Laundry room
  • Kitchen

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Laptop workspace, blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Dishwasher
Smart TV
2 bedrooms
Blackout curtains
Designer toiletries
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

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Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Heating
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Dishwasher
Smart TV
2 bedrooms
Blackout curtains
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Large Single Bed

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Laptop workspace, blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

Apartment

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Heating
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Dishwasher
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Laptop workspace, blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Dishwasher
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Designer toiletries
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Laptop workspace, blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Dishwasher
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Designer toiletries
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Laptop workspace, blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Dishwasher
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Designer toiletries
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Laptop workspace, blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Dishwasher
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Designer toiletries
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Laptop workspace, blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Dishwasher
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Designer toiletries
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Laptop workspace, blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Dishwasher
Smart TV
2 bedrooms
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Large Single Bed
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About the area

Located near the beach, The Neighborhood Hotel-New Buffalo is in Downtown New Buffalo, a neighbourhood in New Buffalo. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Michigan and Indiana Dunes National Park. Local and New Buffalo Railroad Museum are also worth visiting. Take the opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as fishing. Visit our New Buffalo travel guide
Map
18 W Merchant St, New Buffalo, MI, 49117

What's nearby

  • A sand dune and the sky beyond. Focus near the top of the dune.
    Local
    8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • New Buffalo beach
    New Buffalo Public Beach
    9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Louis J. Sima Great Lakes Marsh
    5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • New Buffalo City Hall
    5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • New Buffalo Township Public Library
    5 min walk - 0.4 km

Getting around

  • New Buffalo Station
    3 min walk
  • South Bend, IN (SBN-South Bend Intl.)
    42 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Buffet at Four Winds Casino
    9 min drive
  • McDonald's
    3 min drive
  • Four Winds Sports Bar
    9 min drive
  • Timbers at Four Winds Casino
    11 min drive
  • The Stray Dog Bar & Grill
    5 min walk

About this property

The Neighborhood Hotel-New Buffalo

Hotel near Lake Michigan
At The Neighborhood Hotel-New Buffalo, you can look forward to a firepit, laundry facilities and an outdoor entertainment area. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Free self-parking
  • Express check-out, express check-in and outdoor furniture
  • Gas grills, a banquet hall and smoke-free property
Room features
All guest rooms at The Neighborhood Hotel-New Buffalo boast thoughtful touches, such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, in addition to amenities, such as free WiFi and kitchen islands.
Extra amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with designer toiletries and showers
  • 50-inch Smart TVs with premium channels
  • Communal kitchens, full-sized fridge/freezers and dishwashers

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

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

Family friendly

  • In-room full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Virtual front desk

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping on request

Business services

  • Coworking space

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 1 accessible parking space
  • 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 path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Communal living room
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 50-inch smart TV with premium digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Freezer
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Restaurant dining guides
  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Laptop workspace
  • Mobile key entry

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

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

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and an access code; access will be through a private entrance
Prior to arrival, you must complete online registration via a secure link
A virtual front desk provides assistance to guests
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Access code, private entrance

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

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
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit and outdoor lighting

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Property is also known as

The Neighborhood New Buffalo
The Neighborhood Hotel-New Buffalo Hotel
The Neighborhood Hotel-New Buffalo New Buffalo
The Neighborhood Hotel-New Buffalo Hotel New Buffalo

Frequently asked questions

Is The Neighborhood Hotel-New Buffalo pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Neighborhood Hotel-New Buffalo?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Neighborhood Hotel-New Buffalo?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at The Neighborhood Hotel-New Buffalo?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Neighborhood Hotel-New Buffalo located?

Located in Downtown New Buffalo, this hotel is 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from New Buffalo Public Library and 1.4 mi (2.2 km) from Lake Michigan. New Buffalo Township Public Library and New Buffalo Marina Park are also within 5 minutes. New Buffalo Station is only a 3-minute walk.

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Reviews

The Neighborhood Hotel-New Buffalo Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

9.8

Amenities

9.6

Staff & service

9.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 87 out of 98 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 98 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 98 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 98 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 98 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Penny

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Walking distance to most anything you need. Cute small intimate hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very cute and cozy. Centrally located in town. Nicely equipped community kitchen. Just perfect.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Tao

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really enjoyed this place and loved its small town appeal. The private porch is great. There’s also a nice Italian restaurant right across from the hotel, super convenient.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Easy check in, clean room and common areas. Loved our room with a porch. Communication was prompt. The whole house and separate party room were wet well kept. Close to several restaurants, shopping, and beach.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

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

A Great Stay

Very nice, clean, quiet place to stay - walkable to everything in New Buffalo. No staff on site, but the crew keeping the place looking amazing were super friendly and welcoming :) Communicating via text with the property mgmt was great - very fast and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

TF

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

Close to everything!

We love this location in New Buffalo! So close to great restaurants and Lake Michigan beach is very walkable.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alex

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, quiet, and quant. 5 stars! Lots to do walking distance from the hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie

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

Relaxing Weekend Getaway

Wonderful weekend at this super cozy hotel! Great location, clean and super comfortable beds! Will definitely stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Holly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property was fantastic!! The location was perfect, close to shopping and restaurants. It was safe, very clean and we would for sure stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Annabelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay - clean and easy to find! Love the pdf guide they provided, it is really detailed with great things around the area. Very nice stay, highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rachael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We had a lovely stay at The Neighborhood Hotel New Buffalo for our mini-moon! Super close location to many locations to visit in New Buffalo.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

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

Nice spring getaway weekend for two.

Very convenient location with an apartment feel and a shared kitchen. But pretty cool concept.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a beautiful, quiet, safe, convenient place to stay in New Buffalo. We're looking forward to returning.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I thoroughly enjoyed a 4-night stay. This small hotel is very comfortably furnished and nicely decorated. It has an exceptional location. Check-in and Check-out is very convenient and simple. I plan to stay here again when I return to the area.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tasha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice, clean, and cozy!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

dawn

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

Beach town vibe

Beautifully renovated hotel in a wonderful neighborhood on a tree lined street. Wonderful shopping and restaurants within walking distance. Will definitely stay here again when in town.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Fantastic Stay - Perfect Location!

Thoroughly enjoyed our mini-vacation in New Buffalo. The boutique hotel was perfect ... from the spacious, well docorated room to the amenities on property to the location! Walking distance to center of town, beach, restaurants and shopping. Will stay again next year!!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

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

Perfect place!

Well appointed room in a beautiful property that is within walking distance of all of downtown New Buffalo. Private and quiet!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

William

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

Great Place to Stay in New Buffalo

Great stay in New Buffalo. The Neighborhood Hotel is located within a short walk to all the great places to check out. Rooms are very comfortable and very quiet. Having an assigned parking space really helped out! Will definitely be visiting again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lee

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

Nice Spot in NB

Nice place to stay. Nice mix between a bed and breakfast and hotel that is self service. Good location, walkable downtown & beach and nicely updated. Dedicated parking spot nice as well. Would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is a lovely property. Well-designed, clean, lots of amenities. Decided to stay an extra night because it is so PERFECT.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Victoria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was the most pleasant and relaxing stay we’ve had in a long time. The room was perfectly modern and cozy. The shared kitchen and dinning space was also clean and very accessible. We enjoyed the outdoor space it was well maintained and fun! We’re definitely staying here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A great location, spacious room, convenient common space with full kitchen, outdoor area with seating and option for evening bonfire will all the ingredients for s’mores.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

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

Fantastic stay!

Fantastic place! Very clean. Bed was very comfortable! Had a lot of little touches that were very appreciated such as a wine opener, a steamer for clothes, and REAL coffee! The location is perfect to walk to restaurants and breweries. I would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alisha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This place is so cute and comfortable. The room with bunk beds have the bunks in a little room with a door, so that's great. The bonus space in the backyard is really sweet. We watched a basketball game on sling back there with the fire going. Very cozy!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024