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Blue Water Beachfront Hotel & Waterpark

2.0 star property
Beachfront hotel with a water park and an indoor pool

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Blue Water Beachfront Hotel & Waterpark is on Lake Michigan's shore, offering the best of both worlds. Enjoy the indoor pool with lake views or the water park. The hotel provides in-room WiFi and free self-parking for a hassle-free lakeside stay.

Reviews

6.6 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included

Room options

View all photos for Comfort Room

Free WiFi, bed sheets

Comfort Room

Highlights

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

View all photos for Superior Room

Free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Room

Highlights

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

About the neighborhood

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

What's nearby

  • Mackinaw City Ferry Terminal - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Edgewater Beach - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Mackinaw Manor Haunted Mansion - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Mackinaw City Dock - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Mackinaw Bridge Museum - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles

Getting around

  • Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional) - 20 min drive

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

Hotel near Lake Michigan
Blue Water Beachfront Hotel & Waterpark provides a water park and more. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • An indoor pool along with a splash pad
  • Free self parking
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the beach locale
Room features
All 60 rooms offer amenities such as free WiFi. Guest reviews give good marks for the clean rooms at the property.
Extra amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and free toiletries

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Things to do

  • Indoor pool
  • Splash pad
  • Water park

Family friendly

  • Indoor pool
  • Splash pad
  • Water park

Outdoors

  • On the beach

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out before 11:00 AM

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

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

Property payment types

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, 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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is 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 have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool.

Is Blue Water Beachfront Hotel & Waterpark pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Blue Water Beachfront Hotel & Waterpark?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Blue Water Beachfront Hotel & Waterpark?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Blue Water Beachfront Hotel & Waterpark located?

Situated on the beach, this hotel is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Mackinaw City Ferry Terminal and 3 mi (4.9 km) from Lake Michigan. Edgewater Beach and Lake Huron are also within 10 minutes.

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Blue Water Beachfront Hotel & Waterpark Reviews

Reviews

6.6
Rating 10 - Excellent. 94 out of 394 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 100 out of 394 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 80 out of 394 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 65 out of 394 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 55 out of 394 reviews

6.6/10

Cleanliness

7.4/10

Staff & service

6.2/10

Amenities

6.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Thong

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and right on the beach.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The place and the staff are really nice. I would stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robbe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Samantha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room. The front desk young lady was so nice and helpful. All over great experience
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Right on the lake
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Samir

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Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Nathaniel

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The stay was great d always so nice to be able to look at the beach and relax
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lee

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff, loved our stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brandi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great Birthday stay
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly and very clean refurbished rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I enjoyed the staff and how friendly and helpful they were.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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. 🌅
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erika

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was amazing especially front desk and housekeeping.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Alicia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Imran

Everything was good. Specially room was comfortable and clean.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful having the Lake view right out your back door. It was so relaxing.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Had a very nice time at a great price
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Leah

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Rowan

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Room was very old. Towels had stains on them. Check in and lobby was good, staff was very nice and friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Kayla

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Melody

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
We had a nice lake view
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
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