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.
Mackinaw City Ferry Terminal - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
Mackinaw City Dock - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
Mackinaw Bridge Museum - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
Old Mackinac Point Lighthouse - 2 min drive - 1.6 miles
Headlands International Dark Sky Park - 6 min drive - 3.4 miles
Getting around
Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional) - 20 min drive
Restaurants
Keyhole Bar & Grill - 15 min walk
Zodiac Party Store - 10 min drive
Dixie Saloon - 15 min walk
Burger King - 11 min drive
Wienerlicious - 2 min drive
About this property
Blue Water Beachfront Hotel & Waterpark
Hotel near Mackinaw City Ferry Terminal
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
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
Languages
English
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
Water park
Family friendly
Indoor pool
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 at Blue Water Beachfront Hotel & Waterpark?
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 within a 10-minute walk of Mackinaw City Ferry Terminal and Lake Huron. Lake Michigan is 3 mi (4.9 km) away.
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Blue Water Beachfront Hotel & Waterpark Reviews
Reviews
6.6
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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.
Leah
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
8/10 Good
Alicia
Jul 18, 2025
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.
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.
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.
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!!!
Nice and respectful front desk lady. building is good remodel but the pool is too bad. thank you
Eiffel
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
8/10 Good
Shaun
Jul 25, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
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.
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)