Name: Beachfront Hotel
Address: 4990 W Houghton Lake Dr, Houghton Lake, 48629, US

8/10

Excellent

31 Jul 2026

Gregory

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8/10

Excellent

29 Jul 2026

Leo

Balcony clean room

8/10

Excellent

29 Jul 2026

Therese

This was great, clean hotel for a couple nights stay during a conference. I would definitely stay again!

10/10

Exceptional

28 Jul 2026

Dacey

Great hotel right on the the lake! Nice sandy beach. Beds were comfortable and breakfast was fresh.

10/10

Exceptional

27 Jul 2026

Kailey

Our room was clean and ready at check in. Check in was quick and easy. Bed was very comfortable and room was clean.

10/10

Exceptional

27 Jul 2026

Kolette

Great place to stay

10/10

Exceptional

26 Jul 2026

Erik

Great location right on the lake. There are two fire pits, with plenty of tables, chairs, and lounges. The dock is convenient.
The indoor pool and hot tub were well maintained.
The staff were overall helpful and friendly.
The A/C worked well. The beds and pillows were comfortable and clean.
We did have some plumbing/water pressure issues.
We were at the end of a hall and it was nice and quiet.
Breakfast was waffles, bagels, and muffins. So if you’re avoiding carbs or gluten, you’ll want to go to one of the many local restaurants.

10/10

Exceptional

25 Jul 2026

Debora

From the gal at the front desk to the amazing balcony view, everything was 10/10! Planning on going back again

10/10

Exceptional

25 Jul 2026

Laureen

Booked 8 rooms for a family reunion instead of the annual Cruise. This was by far a better experience. The rooms are spacious and clean, and nicely appointed with larger than usual fridge, a coffee maker and microwave.The hotel has well thought out features such as propane grills, fire pits, generous beach area and plenty of beach front lawn chairs. They allowed use of a utility area for washing grilling utensils, ( which they provided)etc. also a commercial sized ice machine for replenishing our coolers. The main lobby has a marvelous breakfast area with better than continental options although no meat choices, included daily. Also the fireplace area was a popular gathering place . We initially booked here because of the indoor pool/ hot tub area as an option for uncooperative weather, and that was another very used area. Several in our group brought fishing gear and fished off the lengthy dock. We were disappointed by the lack of a volleyball net, but we had brought other water games. Many in our group golfed at the course across the street, and commented how affordable it was. The Elks Club next door accommodated our entire group for their weekly Fish fry with less than an hours notice in their small banquet annex.

10/10

Exceptional

25 Jul 2026

Tiffany

Very nice staff. Room was clean and comfortable. Only issue we had was the crazy amount of spiders on the balcony. It was in need of attention.

10/10

Exceptional

25 Jul 2026

Suzzane

I was very happy with our stay here. Comfortable beds. Clean rooms. Really lovely property. Fire pits had wood to burn with clean chairs. Nice long dock to walk down and take photos. Really great beach front with playground and toys the younger children can use. The family we were traveling with got a lake view and the view is amazing.

My only cons are we got a jacuzzi room on the roadside. There is road noise that comes through that will affect light sleepers. The jacuzzi room offers an accordion door that opens like a window from the bathroom to the sleeping area. There are seams in the door to allow this. We were a family of 4 so it was unfortunate when we had to use the facilities for “smellier” moments. It also reduced the size of the shower. It felt like showering in an RV shower.

Overall, we had a wonderful experience but I’d recommend snagging a lakeside room with a typical bathroom.

6/10

Pleasant

24 Jul 2026

Manish

The balcony had spider nest and we also had lot of smell of weed.

10/10

Exceptional

24 Jul 2026

alan

Water view in the morning was amazing! Clean and neat room! Friendly staff, quiet place!

8/10

Excellent

23 Jul 2026

Angela

Clean and comfortable.

10/10

Exceptional

23 Jul 2026

Kayla

Awesome stay!! Clean rooms, helpful staff!

10/10

Exceptional

23 Jul 2026

Debbie

This is a really nice hotel! We loved our balcony room overlooking the lake. Didn’t get to spend much time on the beach, but it looked nice. We did enjoy the hot tub and pool, which was actually a pretty good size for an indoor pool. The breakfast was more of a continental breakfast, although they did have Belgian waffles that you could make. No other hot food. The only real negative was the water pressure. I’m pretty sure it’s the worst water pressure I’ve ever seen in a hotel shower. Definitely not a deal breaker though!

Family_with_children

8/10

Excellent

22 Jul 2026

Erin

I actually had to give this review a lot of thought because this place truly has heart.

The staff were outstanding…every single person we encountered was friendly, welcoming, and genuinely helpful. The hotel offers a lot of amenities for the price: fire pits, a pool, hot tub, workout room, conference room, comfortable beach lounge chairs, and a beautiful lake view. The beds were comfortable, and I even loved the shampoo and conditioner they provided. Those little touches made a difference.

That said, there are some maintenance issues that really need attention. Our balcony was so covered in spiders, webs, and bird droppings that it was basically unusable. I’m not someone who is overly bothered by bugs, but when spiders are crawling across the chair you’re sitting in, it’s hard to relax.

The beach could also use some love. There was a lot of muck and seaweed along the shoreline, and old dock sections piled off to one side made the property look neglected. The fitness room could use some updating as well. The elliptical was heavily rusted and felt like it might fall apart with each step. On the bright side, there was a beautiful new Peloton bike right next to it.

The TVs were also difficult to navigate, and the Wi-Fi worked only intermittently during our stay, which was frustrating at times.

Overall, I’d encourage management to put a little more emphasis on maintenance and upkeep because this property has so much potential. The location is beautiful, the staff is exception

8/10

Excellent

22 Jul 2026

Ryan

The place was a great location and clean enough. We had an issue with our sliding screen door we fixed ourselves and the beach had a lot of weeds

10/10

Exceptional

20 Jul 2026

Suzanne

Nice hotel, quiet and clean. We were only there one night, but enjoyed our stay. Would definitely return.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

19 Jul 2026

Heather

Everything was clean and absolutely amazing. Comfortable beds. Frig wasn’t cold and couldn’t get cold. We were there 3 days so this kinda was a down fall, but dealable. At night , it gets warm in there thankfully we brought a fan. Mattress was amazing. Parking can get tricky .

Partner

8/10

Excellent

19 Jul 2026

patty

We checkrd in late about 10 pm. We enjoyed the room with a walk out room to the beach front. The beds were verx clean and room darkening curtains were great also. We paid alot 400 for the night but it was a last minute booking.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

18 Jul 2026

Mary

Staff was great. Room was very clean liked the large jet bath tub!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

18 Jul 2026

Gail

Found a new place to come back to! Pool was cold and hot tub needed cleaning but beach and view nice.

Self

4/10

Poor

17 Jul 2026

Joanmarie

I had to cancel this stay at the last minute due to farm demands at home. I called hotel. I was willing to pay one night, but respectfully asked for refund for next two nights. This request was refused. Well, the cows will have food and that's why I didn't show. I am disappointed, that I missed my vacation and that I couldn't CXL two of the three nights.

10/10

Exceptional

17 Jul 2026

susan

We stayed 3 nights in July. The walk-out room was a great choice for us. We were surprised at how quiet the room was. The beds were very comfortable. The room was clean. The shower was amazing!
The beach was a nice addition, and we used it after returning from the nicer beaches in Higgins Lake State Park. There are plenty of beach lounges and picnic tables for you to use at this Hotel.
The staff was amazing! The Breakfast was sufficient. Toast, waffles, cereal, juice, hard-boiled eggs, etc..
I will definitely keep this Hotel in mind when traveling through this area!

Partner

8/10

Excellent

16 Jul 2026

Katrina Urista

We stayed two nights, so this review is limited. We arrived around 8pm and the clerk was probably busy because we had to wait for over 10 minutes for anyone to come to the front deak. The property is a little dated especially our room's bathroom. The tile and the chalking are older, and the repairs were not in great shape.

8/10

Excellent

16 Jul 2026

Kathleen

Hotel was excellent and very beautiful on the beach. I had an accessible room which was very well done. They had a continental breakfast bar which could have been improved. They also had grills for use. Staff was very friendly. Recommend coming during week as weekends very busy.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

16 Jul 2026

Dawn

View was beutiful loved it

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

16 Jul 2026

Cindy

Been staying here 1-2 times a year for more than 7 years. We always enjoy the beach and relaxing by the lake. Pets are allowed! The rooms are clean, breakfast is included, staff has been helpful, and the lake view is so nice! There is also an indoor pool and hot tub.

Pet

6/10

Pleasant

15 Jul 2026

Zoe

Air conditioner and microwave did not work properly.

10/10

Exceptional

13 Jul 2026

Kim

I loved it and would definitely come back

Family

8/10

Excellent

12 Jul 2026

Fredaz

The lake is not very good for swimming, water is not clear. The lake front area is very small unlike the pictures.

Family_with_children

6/10

Pleasant

12 Jul 2026

Alyssa

Staff were very friendly and gave recommendations on restaurants and things to do in the area. However, the facilities really need some TLC: everything could use a fresh coat of paint, several lights were flickering, our room had a layer of dust and various stains, etc. It also would have been nice if the continental breakfast included items like scrambled eggs and breakfast meat. This feels like the basics that should be done as standard upkeep in order to be worth the money paid, even for a three star hotel. Again, I’ll emphasize that the staff were incredibly kind.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

12 Jul 2026

Lisa

Great atmosphere. Loved the lake view balcony.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

12 Jul 2026

malak

Beautiful view and great service!!

Family_with_children

8/10

Excellent

12 Jul 2026

Donna

The chlorine was too strong in the pool room. We understand the need for chlorine, but it was difficult to breathe and our eyes burned. Didn't stay but 5 mins in there. It was disappointing because we were there for 5 days.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

12 Jul 2026

Tammy

Location was amazing, right on the water. Hotel is a bit older but well taken care of. Great for family vacation. Small private beach with chairs right on the water. Rooms with lake view are fantastic. Price was reasonable.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

10 Jul 2026

Randi

Staff was amazing, the lady at the front desk is amazing. Nice hotel, AC unit was very strong. My only complaints: the balcony had some kind of water issue and half of it was a large puddle of water. The room is nice, but not a fan of the sink outside the bathroom. Wish they had healthier options for the breakfast, but overall a nice hotel, clean beach, and play area. Nice view as well.

Family_with_children

8/10

Excellent

08 Jul 2026

Jasper

The staff was nice and the views from my room were beautiful. However, the rooms need to be updated as they haven’t since 2011. The tile in the bathroom seen better days. Still beautifully maintained.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

07 Jul 2026

Rae

We’ve been staying at this property for years and it is our favorite place to stay in the area. Always a super clean facility I felt as though this time even the bathroom and beds have received some upgrades it was a very comfortable stay and didn’t feel like the typical hotel stay.

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

07 Jul 2026

Page

They updated the place it’s looking very nice inside and smells great down the hallways . Rooms were very clean and staff was very nice and helpful.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

06 Jul 2026

Fares

Love this place

Self

10/10

Exceptional

06 Jul 2026

Fares

5 stars all around

Self

10/10

Exceptional

06 Jul 2026

Romajit

Sandy beach with 2 firepits. Shallow lake for long diatance. Mini fridge with a freezer and 2 propane grills provided so easy to grill and eat so more tome to enjoy the lake. Brought our boat and have dock to tie up to for whole weekend! Electric car charging station in the parking lot! Also DNR launch 1/4 mile from property!

Family_with_children

8/10

Excellent

03 Jul 2026

Lee

The staff was friendly

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

03 Jul 2026

Robin

Our stay in this hotel was very comfortable. The staff was very helpful, our room was clean, the temperature control was very good, the views were very nice. Very enjoyable.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

02 Jul 2026

Linda

The property was well maintained & the staff was great!

Friends

10/10

Exceptional

02 Jul 2026

Jill

Really enjoyed the stay here we will defiantly be back!!!!!!!!!!!!!

10/10

Exceptional

02 Jul 2026

Margaret

The hotel is a very clean and comfortable place with a great continental breakfast. Good home base for hiking and swimming in the area.

Family

8/10

Excellent

01 Jul 2026

Justin

Breakfast was good just wish they would stock a little more things after 8:30 they don’t have much stuff out and when they do stock they don’t stock enough for everybody.

10/10

Exceptional

01 Jul 2026

Bruce

Building was clean. Friendly, helpful staff member Sarah with a friendly smile.
Really like a soft bed.
Beautiful view of the lake.
I would highly recommend.

Friends

10/10

Exceptional

29 Jun 2026

Amy

Staff was very friendly. I was very impressed with how clean the property is and my room as well. Great location

4/10

Poor

28 Jun 2026

Sara

For two night I paid $ 490 the Breakfast was poor
The faucet was broken and the balcony door was broken too
No tissue in the room
Otherwise the room and bathroom were clean
Also the sewer of the hotel are draining in the beach so you can imagine the amount of bugs and the mosquitoes

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

25 Jun 2026

Jacque

Breakfast delivery to our door was a life saver! We had a great time!

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

25 Jun 2026

Jack

All was excellent as usual with one exception: the toilet was not thoroughly cleaned.

Friends

10/10

Exceptional

23 Jun 2026

Elaine

We love the Beachfront Hotel. The staff are all so warm and welcoming. They go the extra mile to ensure your stay is pleasant. The rooms are very clean and the best part is the hotel is pet friendly. My dog Teddy absolutely loves the beach.

Pet

10/10

Exceptional

23 Jun 2026

Lindsay

Beautiful/clean property, friendly staff and a beautiful view!

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

22 Jun 2026

Kevin

Loved everything about it. Just wished there was a screen door on the slider so we could leave it open.

Family_with_children

8/10

Excellent

22 Jun 2026

Annette

We have stayed here multiple times and have enjoyed our stay. I will say that we have stayed when there haven't been many guests, and have noticed that we prefer to stay on my lakeside and the upper level rooms

Family

8/10

Excellent

21 Jun 2026

Janet

Nice place

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

18 Jun 2026

Karen

We loved having a balcony that faced the lake. It was beautiful and peaceful. Our room was very clean and nice. The only nrgative were the too soft beds and pillows.
The breakfast was ok but not great. Overall though an excellent place to stay!

Friends

10/10

Exceptional

14 Jun 2026

Jeffery

Hotel is kept up/updated beautifully. The woman that checked us in was super friendly and had personal recommendations to offer. The balcony room was great! We were given a late checkout to enjoy the balcony a bit longer. Would definitely stay here again!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

13 Jun 2026

Lou Anne

Clean room , friendly staff

Partner

8/10

Excellent

13 Jun 2026

SHELBY

The only complaint we had was the balcony was full of cob webs. i bit gross.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

13 Jun 2026

Kabita

Just wonderful!

4/10

Poor

11 Jun 2026

Jordan

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Partner

10/10

Exceptional

11 Jun 2026

Jamie

Staff was very helpful, rooms were clean.

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

11 Jun 2026

Amy

Enjoyed the entire experience. I do think the balconies could be kept up alot better. Overall a great experience

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

09 Jun 2026

Michelle

Great view of the lake!!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

09 Jun 2026

Karen

It’s always a nice stay here. The rooms aren’t super fancy but they are clean, and the balconies on the waterfront are nice. The beach is wonderful with lots of chairs and two fire pits. Best of all is the staff. The place is run by nice, helpful people who can speak English, and I can’t say that for a lot of their competitors. This is the best place in town to stay.

10/10

Exceptional

07 Jun 2026

Patrick

This hotel was fantastic!! Check in was easy and I was greeted by a very pleasant attendant. (Stephanie) My stay was very comfortable with a very peaceful setting. Beautiful Houghton Lake, and quiet.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

04 Jun 2026

James

Very clean hotel with super comfortable beds. Well maintained beach area. Best hotel on the waterfront in Houghton Lake.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

01 Jun 2026

Doug

Clean rooms great beach and friendly host.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

01 Jun 2026

Connie

Room was clean. Front desk was very helpful. The indoor pool and hot tub were clean and well maintained. Breakfast was waffles,cold foods and bagels and a few pastries. The small play area was also nice.

Family_with_children

8/10

Excellent

31 May 2026

Steven

Nice hotel, wonderful work staff just a couple pet peeves. The linen smelled like fabric softener. The balcony sliding door has no screen so you can’t leave the door open without bugs coming in. Skipped the breakfast all carbs.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

31 May 2026

michael

Spent the whole weekend there. I’ve been there before like last year. I’m gonna keep going back to. Because the place is awesome. Plenty of parking for trailers.

Self

6/10

Pleasant

31 May 2026

Gabrielle

Found a dead cockroach in the bathroom behind the door in front of shower. Half the jets in hot tub by pool did not work. Floor of the elevator was dirty.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

31 May 2026

Tricia

Very accommodating and nice stay with great view of lake

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

31 May 2026

Anthony

A great experience from beginning to end. Staff was wonderful, the room was clean and quiet. The views of the lake were fantastic! I’d recommend to anyone going to the Houghton Lake area!

Self

10/10

Exceptional

29 May 2026

Anthony

Room was clean

Friends

10/10

Exceptional

28 May 2026

Carol

Loved this hotel , breakfast just a little sparse, but overall great place

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

25 May 2026

Michelle

Had a wonderful stay! The location was perfect for sightseeing, and the hotel staff made us feel at home. Rooms were clean, spacious, and had all the amenities we needed. I highly recommend it!”

Partner

8/10

Excellent

25 May 2026

John

Very nice quiet hotel, receptionist a little too chatty considering there was a waiting line.

Met all of our expectations 👍👍

Family

10/10

Exceptional

24 May 2026

Brittany

We absolutely enjoyed our stay!!!! The front desk staff were helpful and friendly and our room, outdated, but clean and fit the description perfectly! We will definitely come again!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

24 May 2026

Paige

We loved our stay at Beachfront Hotel in Houghton Lake, Mi. All of the staff were very helpful and friendly, especially the woman at the front desk and the manager (sorry cannot remember their names). The room and entire hotel was extremely clean and the kids loved the pool and spa and lakefront views. The breakfast bar was an added bonus and well stocked every morning through our whole stay. An all around great experience.

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

23 May 2026

Darcie

The parking was convenient with a nice continental breakfast. What made the stay was the helpful front desk staff and location, location, location. Right on the water with a beach, and if there is rain, a pool to retreat too for the afternoon. I plan to go back when I return to Michigan on my next trip. And, the room was super neat and clean.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

23 May 2026

Michael

Very clean rooms and reasonable rates

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

23 May 2026

Deborah

Surprisingly wonderful. Checking in was easy and the front desk clerk was exceedingly friendly and helpful. Entire property was clean and well maintained. Awesome lake view from our spacious room with great amenities. Loved the mini fridge with a freezer for our cooler ice packs. Pool and hot tub perfect.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

23 May 2026

David

The room and general areas were very clean. The Manager Angela Damer was wonderful. The night clerk Stephanie was great. Very friendly staff, great place, we’ll be back. The breakfast was average but the overall service makes it a worthwhile stay.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

18 May 2026

Jay

Great Setting.

Friends

10/10

Exceptional

15 May 2026

Steve

Breakfast was good. Did like the water view from my room.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

10 May 2026

Abbey

Everything was great, other then... we chose this location because it had a pool. Traveling with 3, 10 year olds, a pool was a MUST!! We were able to swim once for about 2 minutes before the smell of chlorine forced us to leave. All three of my kids almost immediately became ill, including coughing, burning eyes and skin irritation Later that evening the pool was completely closed \"for maintenance\". We were told it was something to do with the chlorine levels. We ended up checking out a day early because the weather wasnt great to be outside, the pool was closed and the kids were still not feeling great. One of our children still has a horrible cough and skin irritation. Other then that, everything was as it should be.

Family_with_children

6/10

Pleasant

08 May 2026

Terri

Despite the strong smell of chemicals that burned my eyes the moment I entered the swim/hot-tub area, the hot tub itself was so gross!! It literally had a dark gray/green slime and dirt all along the inside edge (where you sit/put your back up against). This was so absolutely disguisting, and there was scum floating on top of it. It was obvious that chemicals were just poured in without actually ever scrubbing down the edges and insides of the hot tub itself. The continental breakfast was all but gone by 9:20 AM. (I found that very upsetting).

Family

8/10

Excellent

08 May 2026

Richard

Breakfast was ok not much to choose from for a Sunday.
The pool was ice cold and couldn’t even swim. I was looking forward to a swim.
Rooms were clean and comfortable.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

07 May 2026

kelly

The room was clean and the staff was nice

Family

10/10

Exceptional

06 May 2026

Mary

Excellent clean beautiful space. Super shower and beds. Only minor negative is shower floor is very slick - could use bigger mat

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

06 May 2026

Edna

Beautiful location and unique hotel.

10/10

Exceptional

03 May 2026

Jesse

Safe. Pool. Spa. Beach. Wildlife. Fantastic place to stay!

Partner

8/10

Excellent

02 May 2026

Branden

Great place

Self

10/10

Exceptional

25 Apr 2026

Dan

Another lovely stay at The Beachfront. My wife and I have stayed here multiple times and we will return again I’m sure next time we’re in the Houghton Lake area.

Partner