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Blue Water Beachfront Hotel & Waterpark

2.0 star property
Mackinaw City beachfront hotel with water park

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Perched on the shores of Lake Michigan, Blue Water Beachfront Hotel & Waterpark offers a refreshing escape. Dip into the indoor pool or dive into fun at the water park. With in-room WiFi and free self parking, this beachside retreat is perfect for those who love sun-kissed days by the lake.

Reviews

6.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi

Main amenities (4)

  • On the beach
  • Indoor pool
  • Water park
  • Splash pad

Feel at home (6)

  • Private bathroom
  • Free self parking
  • Indoor swimming pools
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Splash pad

Room options

View all photos for Comfort Room

Free WiFi, bed sheets

Comfort Room

Highlights

Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Superior Room

Free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Room

Highlights

Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
909 S Huron Ave, Mackinaw City, MI, 49701

What's nearby

  • Mackinaw City Ferry Terminal - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Mackinaw Crossings - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Mackinaw Manor Haunted Mansion - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Mackinaw City Dock - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Mackinaw Bridge Museum - 16 min walk - 1.4 km

Getting around

  • Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional) - 20 min drive
  • Mackinac Island, MI (MCD) - 7.8 miles/12.6 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Keyhole Bar & Grill - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Dixie Saloon - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Wienerlicious - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Darrow's Family Restaurant - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬12 min walk

About this property

Blue Water Beachfront Hotel & Waterpark

When you stay at Blue Water Beachfront Hotel & Waterpark, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Lake Michigan. Guests can hang out at the water park or indoor pool, and freebies like WiFi and self parking are added perks. Fellow travelers love the beach location.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 60 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 11:00 AM
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Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
    • If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children

    • No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
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Other information

    • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Property amenities

Traveling with children

  • Water park access
  • Splash pad

What to do

  • On the beach

Facilities

  • An indoor pool
  • Water park
  • Splash pad

Accessibility

  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Room amenities

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/tub combination
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi

Fees & policies

Policies

This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit on site.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover

Also known as

Great Mackinaw Beachfront Hotel
Blue Water Beachfront Hotel & Waterpark Hotel
Blue Water Beachfront Hotel & Waterpark Mackinaw City
Blue Water Beachfront Hotel & Waterpark Hotel Mackinaw City

Frequently asked questions

Does Blue Water Beachfront Hotel & Waterpark offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Blue Water Beachfront Hotel & Waterpark does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Is there a pool at Blue Water Beachfront Hotel & Waterpark?

Yes, there's an indoor pool.

Are pets allowed at Blue Water Beachfront Hotel & Waterpark?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Blue Water Beachfront Hotel & Waterpark?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Blue Water Beachfront Hotel & Waterpark?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Is there an onsite casino at Blue Water Beachfront Hotel & Waterpark?

No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Kewadin Casino - St. Ignace (15-min drive) is nearby.

What is there to do at Blue Water Beachfront Hotel & Waterpark and nearby?

Blue Water Beachfront Hotel & Waterpark has a water park and a splash pad.

What's the area around Blue Water Beachfront Hotel & Waterpark like?

Blue Water Beachfront Hotel & Waterpark is a short 4-minute walk from Mackinaw City Ferry Terminal and 7 minutes' walk from Lake Huron.

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Reviews

Blue Water Beachfront Hotel & Waterpark Reviews

6.6

Good

6.6

Cleanliness

6.2

Amenities

7.4

Staff & service

6.6

Eco-friendliness

6.2

Property conditions & facilities

Popular mentions

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Bathroom
Bed
Location
Companies
Service staff
Water park
Towns
Weather

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

The place and the staff are really nice. I would stay there again.
Heather, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Soo Locks Trip

My wife and I stayed here, great location to the stores and restaurants in the area.
Shane, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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
Robbe, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very friendly staff, loved our stay
Lee, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Easy check in. Nice clean room with a great view
Mandy, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very friendly and very clean refurbished rooms.
Kim, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

I enjoyed the staff and how friendly and helpful they were.
James, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The staff was amazing especially front desk and housekeeping.
Erika, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

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.
Alicia, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful having the Lake view right out your back door. It was so relaxing.
Kelly, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

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.
Heather, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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.
The beach front of the hotel
The view from the beach when you look to the left
Good Morning Mackinaw City from a very nice beach right outside my very own patio
This is not a view from the hotel, but, it’s less than a 5 minute drive.
Judith, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Beautiful beach front
Sherrie, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

We had a nice lake view
Melody, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great staff as nd excellent service!!
Jimmy, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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.
From the balcony
From the balcony
Lisa, 2-night trip

6/10 Good

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.
Claralynn, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

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.
Michael, 3-night trip

4/10 Fair

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)
Alejandra, 2-night trip

4/10 Fair

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 .
Curtis, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Our room had a great view. But the room needed some updating. The floors and furniture needed to be cleaned better.
Tonya, 3-night trip

6/10 Good

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.
Kelly, 3-night trip

6/10 Good

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
Andrea, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

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.
Andrea, 2-night trip

6/10 Good

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
Judy, 3-night trip