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Blue Water Beachfront Hotel Waterpark

Mackinaw City - MI · United States

909 S Huron AveView location

6.8/10Good504 Reviews
Cleanliness6.6/106.6
Service7.4/107.4
Comfort7.0/107.0
Condition6.2/106.2
Amenities6.2/106.2
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About Blue Water Beachfront Hotel Waterpark

With a stay at Blue Water Beachfront Hotel & Waterpark in Mackinaw City, you'll be near the beach, a 4-minute walk from Mackinaw City Ferry Terminal and 7 minutes by foot from Lake Huron. This hotel is 3. 2 mi (5. 1 km) from Lake Michigan and 9.

6 mi (15. 5 km) from Mackinac Bridge. Enjoy the recreation opportunities such as an indoor pool or make use of other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access. Free self parking is available onsite. Make yourself at home in one of the 60 guestrooms.

Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.

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With a stay at Blue Water Beachfront Hotel & Waterpark in Mackinaw City, you'll be near the beach, within a 10-minute drive of Lake Michigan and Edgewater Beach. This hotel is 12.9 mi (20.7 km) from The Jewel at the Grand Hotel and 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from Edgewater Beach.

Make yourself at home in one of the 60 guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Free self parking is available onsite.

Popular amenities

Free WiFi
Parking available
Smoking areas

Check-in and check-out

Check-in from 4:00 PM
Check-in until midnight
Check-out until 11:00 AM
Minimum check-in age 18

Hotel policies

Beach nearby No rollaway/extra beds available No cribs (infant beds) available No elevators Professional property host/manager Pets not allowed

Important information

  • Special Instructions
    If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.
  • Instructions
    • 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, debit cards, and cash
    • Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
  • Minimal age
    18
  • Spoken Language

    English

    Spanish

Nearby attractions

Edgewater Beach 0.2 km / 0.1 mi
Mackinaw City Ferry Terminal 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
Edgewater Beach 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
Lake Huron 0.6 km / 0.4 mi
Animal Tracks Adventure Golf 1 km / 0.6 mi
Mackinaw Crossings 1.1 km / 0.7 mi
Mackinaw Manor Haunted Mansion 1.1 km / 0.7 mi
Mackinaw City Dock 1.2 km / 0.7 mi
Mackinaw City Trailhead 1.3 km / 0.8 mi
Icebreaker Mackinaw Maritime Museum 1.4 km / 0.9 mi
Shepler's Mackinac Island Ferry 1.4 km / 0.9 mi
Wawatam Park 1.5 km / 0.9 mi
Mackinaw Bridge Museum 1.6 km / 1 mi
Fort Michilimackinac State Historic Park 2 km / 1.2 mi
Old Mackinac Point Lighthouse 2.2 km / 1.4 mi

Hotel facilities & services

Services and fees can vary. Check the selected room details and hotel policies before booking.

  • Total number of rooms: 60
  • hotel
  • Car park
  • Wi-fi
  • Indoor freshwater pool: 1
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Room types

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  • DOUBLE SUPERIORDOUBLE • SUPERIORDBL.SU

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    Blue Water Beachfront Hotel Waterpark

    DOUBLE SUPERIOR

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    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    DOUBLE
    View / characteristic
    SUPERIOR

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: DBL.SU

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  • QUADRUPLE COMFORTQUADRUPLE • COMFORTQUA.OM

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    Blue Water Beachfront Hotel Waterpark

    QUADRUPLE COMFORT

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    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–6 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    QUADRUPLE
    View / characteristic
    COMFORT

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: QUA.OM

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Guest reviews

What other guests saying about Blue Water Beachfront Hotel Waterpark

6.8
Good
504 Reviews
Cleanliness
6.6 /10
Service
7.4 /10
Comfort
7.0 /10
Condition
6.2 /10
Amenities
6.2 /10
100 reviews shown
4/10
Poor
18 Jul 2026
Jaime
The room smelled like bleach when we entered but looking around you could quickly see dirty floors, dusty baseboards and a ripped screen door. Several wall outlets were broken - the plugs would fall out when you tried to plug anything in. Overall the property feels run down and barely clean. Definitely would not recommend.
Partner
2/10
Poor
16 Jul 2026
Chris
Being blunt...don't stay here. Rooms smell of mildew, the shower rod is too rusted for the curtain to slide on it, there is a dehumidifier in the room but it is broken, the fire alarm is missing, etc. Plus this is not a waterpark, yes ther is a pool, but that's it, nothing else. I spend over 50 nights a year in hotels, this is the worst in years
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
14 Jul 2026
Amy
Nice stay
Partner
4/10
Poor
14 Jul 2026
Kristi
The water park is inoperable and definitely not available for use. The beach was ok ...lots of trash. The room was ok. The bathroom had some pretty obvious water damage to one of the walls.
The noise from the room above us made it impossible to sleep and the front desk didn't seem to care. The morning of our checkout there was no hot water so we all had ice cold showers. When I told the front desk she stated that we weren't alone as the entire hotel was without hot water. No apologies offered for anything. Very disappointed in our stay.
Family_with_children
2/10
Poor
14 Jul 2026
nansee
Very dirty, we started 3 nights no cleaned the rooms when I called for room service they said it has to be requested 12 hours prior. They partially lost power so we had no AC or hot water for hours. And on our last night the AC room broke and we had to switch rooms. The doors and the hallway was full of mosquitoes and flies on the door, on the walls and dead on the floor just disgusting.
Family_with_children
6/10
Pleasant
13 Jul 2026
amol
Everything was good. Felt safe. Only thing they didnt had hot water in all morning. It was ice cold water in tap and shower.
Friends_and_family Family
6/10
Pleasant
12 Jul 2026
Sophie
Mostly clean and nice to stay in, but beds were stiff and the shower was marked wrong (hot was cold and cold was hot) and the temperature would randomly change from freezing to burning hot
Partner
2/10
Poor
12 Jul 2026
Steve
Had to move rooms cause AC didn't work. Then AC stopped in 2nd room. No hot water for shower in morning and ice makers didn't work.
Family_with_children
6/10
Pleasant
12 Jul 2026
Gary
-
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
11 Jul 2026
Bonnie
Nice beachfront rooms
Partner
4/10
Poor
08 Jul 2026
Tabitha
Outlets and fridge did not work. Beds were horribly uncomfortable. The screens were torn. Very nice beach though.
Family_with_children
6/10
Pleasant
07 Jul 2026
Dan
Dirty floors, stains on bedding, only met one pleasant staff personal. View excellent however we believe the room was tongue and groove walls covered up mildew walls, very musty odor .
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
07 Jul 2026
Andrew
Fantastic Fourth of July stay! Trish, Tamara, and Samantha were so warm, welcoming, and helpful. They made us feel right at home. The room was beautifully updated, spotless, and had an incredible balcony view. Watching the fireworks from our balcony was unforgettable and easily the highlight of our trip. Great location, excellent amenities, and the beach fire pits were the perfect way to relax in the evening. We'd absolutely stay here again!
Friends_and_family Family
8/10
Excellent
06 Jul 2026
Randy
Beach room was amazing, clean rooms,green to balcony was damaged, let a few bugs in,but didnt bother us,bed mattresses need upgrades, felt like I was in a bed at my grandma's cottage in the 70's,but really was the only downfall,all in all,I'd stay there again
Friends_and_family Family
2/10
Poor
06 Jul 2026
AMRINDER
AC was leaking smells well bad in the room no freezer working
Family
4/10
Poor
05 Jul 2026
Andrew
Decent view but the hotel is kind of outdated and gross. In our room it looks like somebody just nailed some brand new pine over all the old stuff and left the old furnishing. There was no coffee cups so I had to use the plastic cups for water, our mattress was stained, and the AC sounded like a train running, not to mention that though pool area was closed off and nobody told us. The beds were pretty hard, not a huge point but I know I definitely need something a bit softer, and our room was filled with bugs.... Definitely was not worth the $375 that was charged for July 4th. Front desk staff was really nice.
Partner
4/10
Poor
05 Jul 2026
Diksha
Overpriced. Moldy rooms. No proper cleaning. No amenities. Musty smell.
Friends_and_family Family
6/10
Pleasant
04 Jul 2026
Gemma
The room was clean, bed sheet had a small satined , advertised as beach front but didn’t see the beach at all! also no jacuzzi!
Family_with_children
10/10
Exceptional
02 Jul 2026
Monica
Everything was great
6/10
Pleasant
01 Jul 2026
Natasha
We stayed in a renovated lake side room for one night. It was a beautiful view of Lake Huron. The exterior of the hotel was in need of paint and repairs in spots. It was loud and there were dogs barking in the room next door (not the hotels fault but still a bit annoying).
We did not go to the pool or waterpark, however the waterpark appeared to be under construction. The ice machine on our floor did not work and there was no elevator.

It is what it is - okay for a night but wouldn’t stay longer than that.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
28 Jun 2026
Lacey
Would deff stay again!
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
26 Jun 2026
jason
This place is great. The staff is great. We didn't use the pool. We were busy doing other things. The Lakeview is fantastic we plan on booking our next vacation there
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
25 Jun 2026
Matthew N
I love this place. The rooms are cozy and cute and the hotel is right on the lake. Very fun place even with the waterpark under construction.
Family
10/10
Exceptional
21 Jun 2026
Nelson
NICE STAFF, DECENT ROOMS, NICE BEACH
Partner
4/10
Poor
14 Jun 2026
Megan
Not what pictures portray. Living in Michigan my entire life I think all of mackinaw city has depleted in cleanliness and price gauging. We booked a “superior room” which means nothing like the photos. We were told it’s just a standard queen with a water view balcony. The room was so dirty.. mold in the shower on the ceilings, stains on the sheets, filthy lampshades. The lady at the front desk was as nice as she could be and the manager moved us over one room.. slight cleanliness improvement as far as clean sheets at least. Thankfully we only stayed one very short night.. but definitely read reviews before you think you’re getting a great deal.
Partner
2/10
Poor
26 May 2026
Tamara
****I ONLY GAVE 1 STAR BECAUSE NONE WASNT AN OPTION****

We checked in Friday about 8pm for memorial day weekend with 2 kids excited for the pool and splash pad, only to learn it wasn't functioning. Room wasn't cleaned or stocked Saturday while we were gone all day and I had to go to the front desk for towels for showers. Room wasn't cleaned sunday...had to request after 3pm towels and stuff were at least restocked and all the sand be swept off the floors. I was told by the front desk they only had 1 housekeeper with alot of rooms, but I never seen more than 10 cars in the parking lot the entire weekend including ours. Beds were ok, pillows could have been better. Shower and water were good. Nice beach view from our balcony. Not sure I would recommend to anyone or stay here again.
Family_with_children
10/10
Exceptional
23 May 2026
Heather
Lovely on the lake . Nice remodel on the room . Front desk was super friendly
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
26 Nov 2025
Mike
Despite the negative reviews we stayed here. Room was great. Hotel was clean and staff was helpful. Great experience.
10/10
Exceptional
31 Oct 2025
Samir
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8/10
Excellent
15 Oct 2025
Thong
Great location and right on the beach.
Leisure Family_with_children
6/10
Pleasant
14 Oct 2025
Richard
The room was clean but very dated. Outside the room was filthy and needed picking up. The front desk was excellent. It was a reasonable stay for the price I paid.
Self
10/10
Exceptional
12 Oct 2025
Samantha
we took a girls trip and stayed here. the place was pretty clean except the outside of the room doors. it is really close to shopping and restaurants. we loved that we could see the bridge from the beach and there's fire pits to have fires on the beach! overall it was a great experience and we will definitely come back to this hotel!
Leisure Family_with_children
2/10
Poor
12 Oct 2025
Sandra
First room had mold on the wall second room had a dirty microwave and refrigerator. The balcony had cigarette buts and a beer can. Tv was disconected from cable. Reconnected it to find out batteries wete dead in the remote. Went to call the office and the phone cord was disconnected couldnt plug it in because it was the wrong cord it didnt fit.
10/10
Exceptional
09 Oct 2025
Christine
Clean room. The front desk young lady was so nice and helpful. All over great experience
Leisure Family
4/10
Poor
06 Oct 2025
Jeff
Checked in quite late and staff was friendly. Wasn’t shown what building our room was in, so we wandered around until we found it. Room didn’t look like it had been occupied for a while. Turned on the A/C and a bunch of bugs flew out. There were cobwebs in the corners of most walls/ceilings. There was a very large garden spider living in the sink drain, web and all. The sink was dirty and the toilet seat wasn’t cleaned. This was a room that has not been updated unlike their water view rooms and it definitely needs an update. We thought the shower rod was going to fall off the wall, so because of that and the bugs we decided not to take showers. It was nice that we could leave our car there while we went to Mackinac Island for the morning.
Leisure Partner
4/10
Poor
05 Oct 2025
Brady
Could see the outside through the front door all the way around. Front door didn't feel very secure. No outside lighting through the stairwell which could be very dangerous when on the 2 nd floor. TV didn't work and neither did their phone.
10/10
Exceptional
04 Oct 2025
Eric
I had such a great stay at the Blue Water Beachfront Hotel. The view from the room was absolutely stunning — you can literally step outside and be right on the beach. Everything was clean, comfortable, and quiet, and the staff were friendly and helpful without ever being intrusive.

It’s the perfect mix of peaceful and convenient — close enough to St. Ignace and Mackinaw City for exploring, but tucked away enough to feel like your own private getaway. My favorite part was waking up early and watching the sunrise over the water — it was absolutely breathtaking and worth every minute of sleep lost.

I’d definitely stay here again — it’s the kind of place that makes you slow down, breathe, and just enjoy being up north. 🌅
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
29 Sep 2025
Lisa
Everyone was super friendly. Our room was in the midst of an update. The wood on the walls still needed sealed, but overall was clean. The bathroom floor did need a good scrubbing but there were no bugs or spiders anywhere. The balcony was beautiful (the screen was really torn up on the screen door but didn’t take away from the beauty outside) We would totally stay here again. It was beautiful and a perfect location. Not within walking distance from downtown-but a shuttle to the ferry was readily available and it was nice to be a little way as way from the hustle & bustle of downtown. The beach is private (for the hotel guests only) which is wonderful as well. It was so peaceful and serene.
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
27 Sep 2025
Helen
Room was nice and staff was very nice and helpful
8/10
Excellent
22 Sep 2025
Linda
Right on the lake
Leisure Partner
4/10
Poor
21 Sep 2025
Curtis

You do you lol

Nice view from room balcony is the bonus . Room ok dirty hair in shower. Used coffee pak in coffee maker in room . Dirty outside. Room looked remodeled but no light switch lol seriously true ! There was a plate over where switch shoulda been. Dropped something behind tv bumped wires lights turned on !! So family safe up too you! Beautiful view from balcony bout it .
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
19 Sep 2025
Angela
Beautiful place to stay
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
16 Sep 2025
Heather
The place and the staff are really nice. I would stay there again.
10/10
Exceptional
15 Sep 2025
Shannon
My daughter and I were just passing through, which made it a very quick stay. It was clean, comfortable, and felt safe
Friends_and_family Family
6/10
Pleasant
14 Sep 2025
Ann
Lots…. And LOTS of noise until 3:00am. Like a Frat house party and floor/ceiling noise. Loud talking …. Idiot driving on beach getting stuck in front of our room.
Leisure Friends
2/10
Poor
14 Sep 2025
Deepak

Terrible experience


Room was not at all clean and there was hair clogs and cigarette remainings on the floor.
Friends_and_family Family
2/10
Poor
14 Sep 2025
Tiffany
The only thing this place has going for it is the view of the water & location. Probably the worst hotel I have ever stayed. Key cards for the room quit working after the lobby was closed. We had to go to the hotel next door to be let into our room. The front desk person over there was very upset at us for this. Dead bugs everywhere, beds were broken & uncomfortable, the floors were filthy to the point my feet were black on the bottom, air conditioner was loud & barely worked, the screen to the balcony is broken & the screen is torn, all of the outlets are loose & nothing will stay plugged in, wifi never worked. The 2nd night of staying we were woken up at 1:30 in the morning by a truck stuck on the beach outside our balcony. We called the front desk twice, nothing was ever done. The only thing this place had going for it was the view of the water. Until of course this truck got stuck.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
14 Sep 2025
Shane

Soo Locks Trip

My wife and I stayed here, great location to the stores and restaurants in the area.
Partner
6/10
Pleasant
07 Sep 2025
Claralynn
Dirty washcloth hanging in room when we checked in, floor was absolutely disgusting. Pool house was closed. Staff was absolutely wonderful kind and helpful. Place was pretty empty so to put someone above us was unnecessary, they were so very loud. Updated room was nice, gave a cabin feel. View was spectacular. Mixed feelings on this place. We visit different cities for our anniversary each year.
Leisure
10/10
Exceptional
07 Sep 2025
Mandy
Easy check in. Nice clean room with a great view
Partner
4/10
Poor
06 Sep 2025
Jose

Dirty room

Mold in the bathroom, sandy sheets, no toilet paper, no fan in the bathroom, dirty bathroom
Friends_and_family Family
2/10
Poor
01 Sep 2025
Tammie
Spent the night there to walk the mackinaw bridge on Labor Day weekend.The room was three hundred and thirty dollars. The room is a sixty to seventy dollar room. Our phone charges would not stay plugged in.They kept falling out.The sockets are all outdated the t.V is very small and sits on a table for the price of the room.This should have been a sweet type experience.And it's just a low ball room.Never again will we be staying there.
Friends_and_family Friends
4/10
Poor
01 Sep 2025
Russ
Smoke detector went off 7 times during the night not the annoying chirping but going off like there was a fire, I went to the front desk in the morning asking for another room for the next evening and was told that they were all booked and no extra rooms even though the sign out front said vacancy, she said they would have maintenance look into it
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
01 Sep 2025
Judith

Best view and customer service ever

I can not say enough good things about my stay. The front desk ladies were so friendly and helpful. The room was very clean and comfortable, and the view exceptional!!! I was greeted by the beautiful sunrise from my own patio. Breathtaking!! In my opinion the location was perfect. Close to everything without having to deal with the traffic of being on the “strip”. I am already looking forward to my next visit.
Self
6/10
Pleasant
31 Aug 2025
Sandra
A lot of noise I heard from other guest at the second floor and I called front desk to report that and they never called or make any effort to solve the situation.
Leisure Friends
10/10
Exceptional
31 Aug 2025
Robbe
It was a great place to stay. The wife and I had a great time and the ladies at the front desk are so friendly and helpful
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
27 Aug 2025
Cynthia

Beachfront at the edge of town

We stayed at this hotel about 20 years ago, and love the location on the beach. The rooms have been completely renovated.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
26 Aug 2025
Adam
Great staff
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
25 Aug 2025
kari
The staff was very helpful, the facility was clean.
The staff since we arrive were polite and accommodating.
2/10
Poor
24 Aug 2025
Verified traveler

Poor old quality

Don’t waste your money ! Please be aware this is not worth the money. Please look for other place any where else
Friends_and_family Family
2/10
Poor
24 Aug 2025
Patricia
The room was remodeled but floors were very dirty. It had a musty smell. We used a room deodorizer while there. The television didnt connect to wifi. Pillows were not comfy. Moldy shower head and baseboards were detaching in the bathroom. Bathroom shower curtain was old and dirty. Towels were not provided until we went to ask for fresh ones.The balcony was dirty with spider webs everywhere. Stairways were not well lit. The only nice thing was the beach view.
Friends_and_family Friends
4/10
Poor
24 Aug 2025
raquel
Black mold all over, people stomping around above us all night & the beds were so hard & uncomfortable we couldnt get any sleep.
2/10
Poor
20 Aug 2025
Shafaq
So bad and pathetic service never go there again and no cleanliness at all
2/10
Poor
18 Aug 2025
Lana
Rooms were very dirty, I had mold in my bathroom and the floors were full of dirt.
2/10
Poor
17 Aug 2025
Lorrie
Ww checked into the hotel and ten minutes later checked back out. The room especially the bathroom wasn’t clean and there was black mold throughout the room. My daughter is allergic and had an immediate reaction. The clerk gave us another room to stay in but it also had mold growing in the bathroom. The front desk clerk gave us a refund and booked us into another hotel at the same price. Patricia was very nice about the whole situation which I appreciated.
Leisure Family
6/10
Pleasant
17 Aug 2025
Natalie
Like the new wood siding in the rooms. Bed was comfortable (the other bed was almost on the floor). The outside of the toilet was dirty, the shower curtain was moldy and almost fell on my head. The outdoor stairs need new carpet and the entire hotel needs power-washed. Old broken beach chairs need thrown out!!!
Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
15 Aug 2025
David
Hard to find
Leisure Self
6/10
Pleasant
15 Aug 2025
Leah
Property needs better cleaning.
Had some slamming doors and people in the parking lot and next to our room but beds were nice and staff were nice.
Leisure Family
6/10
Pleasant
15 Aug 2025
Mary

Price high for what we got

Food options were great all restaurants for order are all close. The beds were okay. Better that some. The kids water park was not open looks like it was being used for scaffolding for remodel of the hotel. When we walked in our room there was sticky spilled on the table and floor. I had to go back to the desk for a remote. There was spit all over the sink faucet they didn’t clean.
Friends_and_family Family
8/10
Excellent
12 Aug 2025
Felicia
Clean room, nice balcony and great view, beach access great, beach needs some better up keep but good, outlets loose and wouldn’t hold chargers, tv good, WiFi decent, easy walk to ferry transit, ice machine broke down, water park not open even though not listed on website, hallways ok, outside trashes jammed full, nice outdoor fire pits except one over full, worse part was when I called because toilet was flushing right and sink not draining right I was told “what do you want me to do about it?”, she ultimately brought us a plunger but never looked up from her phone outside when giving it to my husband.
Leisure Family_with_children
4/10
Poor
10 Aug 2025
Rowan
Room was very old. Towels had stains on them. Check in and lobby was good, staff was very nice and friendly.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
10 Aug 2025
Brenda
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Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
10 Aug 2025
Verified traveler

Nice place with a bonus fireworks show!

The bed was good. I had a couple of small things that I reported to the desk staff as I checked out. One is that the floor was a little bit “sandy.” I could have tracked it in when I brought things to my room (it is a beach hotel, after all). I had a small problem with one light fixture (one of the two bulbs was out). The other issue is that once I got the fixture turned on, I couldn’t turn it off. At first I thought there was a dearth of plugs to use for re-charging my devices but then I discovered the open socket places on a wall above the couch in my room. So it was a small challenge that was resolved-just odd placement of open outlets. 😁The very best unadvertised feature was the fireworks display at 10pm -just because it was “Saturday.” The desk staff noted it as I checked in or I would have missed a nice unobstructed view of fireworks over the water. Bravo
Self
8/10
Excellent
09 Aug 2025
Kelly
The room was beachfront and the view was beautiful. Every morning there was a beautiful sunrise! The ferry to Mackinac Island was a 4 minute walk which was very convenient so we didn’t have to drive and pay for parking. The room had been upgraded and was very nice and roomy. It was clean but it could use a deep clean. The hot water was a little tricky, a couple of times in the early morning (6:30) it wasn’t hot but wait awhile then it was hot. I tried calling the front desk to get more towels and didn’t get through to anyone but I did finally get more towels. When I checked in the staff was very friendly and when I stopped in to talk to them they were friendly and helpful. We stayed for 5 nights and we did enjoy our stay there. Overall for the price and the location I would stay again.
Leisure Friends
8/10
Excellent
08 Aug 2025
Kayla
The internet wasn’t great while we were there, and the room could have been a little cleaner, as well as the beach but overall it was a nice place to stay.
Friends_and_family Family
4/10
Poor
03 Aug 2025
Michael
Unfortunately we didn’t have a good stay. The floor was dirty with sand and the bathroom didn’t have hand towels or a shower curtain. The l hotel was on the beach which gave a great view of the lake.
Leisure Family
2/10
Poor
03 Aug 2025
Kristine
We were in our room for literally 10 minutes and encountered fleas. When contacting the staff, I was told I could leave, however, would still be charged. Another individual staying at the hotel had the same issue during our check-in, which the staff dismissed. I will fight any charge received as we left immediately. Rude staff and dirty hotel!
Leisure Family
6/10
Pleasant
01 Aug 2025
Shannon
Beds were not comfortable. Very thin mattress. Our bathroom had a water damaged wall that left a smelly mildew scent in the room. It seemed to flare up my allergies. Outside areas of the hotel were not kept up, overflowing trash cans. I do not think the water park was open, nothing was said about it. The pool was green.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
29 Jul 2025
Heather
Pleasantly surprised that our room had a balcony. Nice updates. Overall great spot to stay right on the lake. The beds and pillows are so-so, but I slept just fine. Our family really enjoyed this spot! Excellent value and cost.
Friends_and_family Family
4/10
Poor
29 Jul 2025
Regina
The bathrooms were old and developing mold on the floorboards and on the ceiling. Bathrooms did not have working vents. The rooms should have mats in the balcony on the bottom floor to collect sand from coming into the rooms.
Leisure
8/10
Excellent
29 Jul 2025
Fred
This place is fine. Old, but clean enough.
8/10
Excellent
28 Jul 2025
Michael
The Management was great. Looking forward to possibly staying there in the future. They were able to answer all of my questions, assist with what was needed and always friendly. The room was one of the updated beachfront two queen beds room. It was spacious and had a great view. Access to the beach was amazing for the warmer hours of the day. Everything was within walking distance of the hotel so we didn't have to worry about parking downtown.
Leisure Family
4/10
Poor
27 Jul 2025
Heather
The room was nothing like what was in the pictures at all. I booked a beachview room and the only view i had was of the parking lot
Leisure Partner
4/10
Poor
27 Jul 2025
Adam
We found hair all over the bathroom and on the beds in the room. Toilet paper roll was empty. Room had a musty smell when we first arrived. Room has not been updated in a very long time. Bed felt like i was sleeping on a piece of plywood.
The room was also never cleaned during our stay.
Leisure Family_with_children
8/10
Excellent
25 Jul 2025
Shaun
Nice property with a good view of the beach. Room was very nice and freshly remodeled. The only issues I had were my tv did not work at all. And the splash pad/ waterpark area was closed. Overall we had a nice stay at the property.
Leisure Family_with_children
8/10
Excellent
25 Jul 2025
Andrea

Anniversary trip

One of the ladies in the office was sooo super nice and friendly. She even let us check in early. The other lady was not so friendly. I wouldn't say she was rotten l, just not very friendly. I do wish however that we would have gotten a bottom room. It was a lot of stairs to climb on top of the activities we did. Either way was fine though. Looks like remodeled/updated rooms.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
25 Jul 2025
James
I enjoyed the staff and how friendly and helpful they were.
Leisure Partner
6/10
Pleasant
25 Jul 2025
Judy
This was best and worst! Best was access to lake, Viewing fireworks on Sat. Pool, shuttle to docks and front office help for restaurants. Worst was ADA (Amer. Disability Act) total disreguard. Facility was recently renovated. Manager was very proud she got facility up and running one year early...well they never foundmy room had no microwave, coffee pot
10/10
Exceptional
24 Jul 2025
Eiffel
Nice and respectful front desk lady. building is good remodel but the pool is too bad. thank you
Leisure Family_with_children
6/10
Pleasant
23 Jul 2025
Andrea
Room was large enough for three adults, accommodation in good location
Bedding was dirty and sockets hanging off the wall It looked if they had just put new cladding on the wall and had not bothered to fix the sockets properly Price we payed matched the room
Leisure Family
6/10
Pleasant
21 Jul 2025
Janessa
When we arrived at 2:30 we asked if we could get an early check-in, but our room wasn't cleaned yet which was fine because check in isn't until 4. So in the mean time we parked and went to check out the water. The water was clean and the beach was nice. There were some broken chairs and towels laying around but there were also chairs that were fine. Some people had brought their own chairs from home. My son who is nine loved skipping stones, looking for rocks and chasing some seagulls while we waited til four o'clock to get to check in. At 4 we went to the front desk to check in. Our room still wasnt ready, so instead of getting pissed we just spent more time in the water(only up to our knees because we had on shorts.) At 4:40 we went back and our rooms were ready.
6/10
Pleasant
21 Jul 2025
Kelly
It was nice because it was beach side & near everything. Room was clean. Service was not good we stayed 3 days and never got clean towels even when we asked. The pool and water park were not in service and never told.
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
20 Jul 2025
Imran
Everything was good. Specially room was comfortable and clean.
10/10
Exceptional
20 Jul 2025
Olivia
Perfect
Leisure Family_with_children
2/10
Poor
18 Jul 2025
William
We had problems when checking in. And the hall to our room was filthy. The screen on our room's door was broken open. The ceiling to the bath leaked. We were reluctantly offered another room, but we canceled our reservation and moved next door to The Clarion, which was the best thing that happened.
Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
18 Jul 2025
Alicia
Super cute property and was perfect for what we needed. This is not a 5 star resort, but it’s great for a little getaway. Staff was absolutely fantastic.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
16 Jul 2025
Kelly
Beautiful having the Lake view right out your back door. It was so relaxing.
8/10
Excellent
13 Jul 2025
Nathaniel
The stay was great d always so nice to be able to look at the beach and relax
Friends_and_family Family
4/10
Poor
13 Jul 2025
Alejandra
The hotel is in a good location. The room was remodeled but the furniture very outdated. The room had a lot of bugs when we checked in (mosquitoes and flies)
Partner
8/10
Excellent
12 Jul 2025
Lisa
The room looked like it was recently remodeled, very roomy. The only issue was that the pool was not open and the onsite water park was broken
Leisure Family_with_children

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Blue Water Beachfront Hotel Waterpark
909 S Huron Ave, Mackinaw City, United States

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