Holiday Music Motel | Review

Holiday Music Motel | Review Summary

The Holiday Music Motel invites you to step back in time to when everything had a bit more style. The retro stylings and music theme make this a really fun place to stay. Its convenient location in Sturgeon Bay and affordable prices keep loyal guests coming back.

– Mark Stoneman

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Summary

The Holiday Music Motel has a great location in the heart of Sturgeon Bay. It is highly walkable to lots of attractions and conveniences, including the Sturgeon Bay waterfront, but some people may prefer a more secluded location. Highlights of its facilities and amenities include cool, retro stylings and a fun music theme. On the other hand, it has fewer amenities than many Door County hotels. The staff is helpful and attentive, and they help to give a comfortable stay at an average cost for similar properties in Door County. The Holiday Music Motel has an exemplary level of cleanliness.

3.9

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Finding a hotel in Door County can be difficult. Since the county has next to no chain hotels, it can be hard to predict what you are paying up to thousands of dollars for. That’s why I wrote this review of the Holiday Music Motel. As a Door County local, I want you to have a successful visit to Door County, and to come away fully satisfied with your lodging.

Local tip: If you think the Holiday Music Motel will be a great spot for you to stay, do not hesitate to book it now. Lodging in Door County books up months ahead of time for the prime tourist season. Many travelers to Door County book their lodging a year in advance! Don’t miss out on an opportunity to book this great property.

Check Availability

Like all hotels in Door County, the Holiday Music Motel books up well in advance, especially during prime tourist season. Don’t hesitate to check availability for this great property.

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Quick Facts: Holiday Music Motel

Exterior of the Holiday Music Motel in Sturgeon Bay, Door County, Wisconsin
Via HelloDoorCounty.com.

Fun, quirky, and budget-friendly hotel in downtown Sturgeon Bay.

Location: Sturgeon Bay
Family friendly
Pet-friendly
Free breakfast
Waterfront
Water views
Walkable
Indoor pool
Outdoor pool
Hot tub
Sauna
Gym
Restaurant
Bar
Suites
Cottages
Private beach
Playground
Equipment rentals
EV charging station
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Detailed Review

Overall Score: 3.9

The Holiday Music Motel invites you to step back in time to when everything had a bit more style. The retro stylings and music theme make this a really fun place to stay. Its convenient location in Sturgeon Bay and affordable prices keep loyal guests coming back.

The Holiday Music Motel was Door County’s first Mid-Century Modern style hotel, of the sort that can be found dotting America’s classic routes like Highway 66. It has been lovingly restored and revamped with a fun music theme.

The Holiday Music Motel even has a recording studio built into it.

The Holiday Music Motel is known not only for its style but also for its cleanliness and hospitality.

But, what really sets it apart is its great location right in downtown Sturgeon Bay, Door County’s only city. At the Holiday Music Motel, you are only steps away from great dining, shopping, the waterfront, and other attractions.

The Holiday Music Motel is light on amenities – no swimming pool, for example. It also doesn’t allow small children. This property isn’t right for every traveling party.

But, it fits the bill for many travelers and is a great budget option.

Here are some of the highlights of the Holiday Music Motel:

  • Cool, retro stylings
  • Fun music theme
  • Pet-friendly
  • Budget friendly
  • Extremely walkable

Location

5.0

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One of the best features of the Holiday Music Motel is its location. Right in the heart of Sturgeon Bay, Door County’s only city, it is only steps away from great restaurants, the waterfront, shopping, and other attractions.

Sturgeon Bay has many conveniences that other villages in Northern Door County do not have, as well. But, you are not far from the tourist destinations of Northern Door in Sturgeon Bay, either.

On the other hand, this is a busy area of Door County. Some people might like to be in the heart of Sturgeon Bay’s bustle. Others might appreciate a more secluded hotel.

But, if you desire walkability in a downtown setting, this is a great hotel for you.

Nearby Attractions

Address

30 North 1st Avenue, Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235

Facilities and Amenities

3.0

The facilities of the Holiday Music Motel really set it apart from lots of other properties in Door County. It is located in a lovingly restored Mid-Century modern building that hearkens back to a time when style mattered.

It also has a really fun decor motif – featuring period furniture pieces and musical themed decorations throughout the building.

It even has a recording studio built into it!

On the other hand, it is light on amenities you expect to find in lots of other Door County hotels. For example, it does not have a swimming pool.

But, if those sorts of things aren’t important to you, the Holiday Music Motel can be a great option for your stay.

Accomodations

The Holiday Music Motel has the following accomodations:

  • Double full bed
  • 1 full bed, 1 queen bed
  • 1 queen bed
  • Two double beds
  • 1 king bed
  • 1 queen bed
  • Pet-friendly rooms

Amenities

Amenities at the Holiday Music Motel include:

  • Coffee maker
  • Refrigerator
  • Live music performances
  • Recording studio
  • Outdoor fireplace

Cleanliness

5.0

The Holiday Music Motel has an exemplary level of cleanliness.

Staff

4.5

The Holiday Music Motel has attentive, helpful, and friendly staff. You will be made to feel at home and welcome.

Cost

3.0

The Holiday Music Motel has an average cost for similar properties in Door County. This is why we gave it 3.0 out of 5 stars.

Comfort

3.0

The Holiday Music Motel has an average level of comfort.

Pros

Highly walkable
Cool decor and stylings
Pet friendly
Budget friendly
Walkable
Amazing sunsets

Cons

Near busy road
Walls somewhat thin
Not family friendly
Few amenities

Summary: The Holiday Music Motel

The Holiday Music Motel invites you to step back in time to when everything had a little bit more style. The retro stylings and music theme make this a really fun place to stay. Its convenient location in Sturgeon Bay and affordable prices keep loyal guests coming back.

The Holiday Music Motel has a great location in the heart of Sturgeon Bay. It is highly walkable to lots of attractions and conveniences, including the Sturgeon Bay waterfront, but some people may prefer a more secluded location.

Highlights of its facilities and amenities include cool, retro stylings and a fun music theme. On the other hand, it has fewer amenities than many Door County hotels.

The staff is helpful and attentive, and they help to give a comfortable stay at an average cost for similar properties in Door County.

The Holiday Music Motel has an exemplary level of cleanliness.

Hotels book up in Door County months in advance. If you think that the Holiday Music Motel is a good option for your Door County trip, do not hesitate to check availability.

About the author
Mark Stoneman
Hi! My name is Mark! I have been a resident of Door County for almost ten years now, and I'm glad to help you say "Hello" to Door County. I believe that travel helps to change lives, and because of that, I want to help you improve your life through travel.

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