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Tawas Bay Beach Resort

2.5 star property
Hotel on the beach, with indoor pool

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Boating
Beach bar
Dock
Porch
2 restaurants, breakfast, lunch, dinner served; American cuisine
Tawas Bay Beach Resort offers beachfront dining, comfy sun loungers, a nightclub, a poolside bar, and a sauna with Lake Huron views. Enjoy American cuisine at two restaurants and year-round relaxation in the indoor pool.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Bar
  • Room service

Room options

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Tonight

Sep 28 - Sep 29
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Tomorrow

Sep 29 - Sep 30
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Pillowtop beds, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, City View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(19 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Pillowtop bed
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Bay View

Pillowtop beds, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Bay View

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(30 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Pillowtop bed
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, City View

Pillowtop beds, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Standard Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, City View

7.0 out of 10
Good
(13 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Pillowtop bed
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds, Bay View

Pillowtop beds, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds, Bay View

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(24 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Pillowtop bed
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

About the neighborhood

Map
300 East Bay Street, East Tawas, MI, 48730

What's nearby

  • Iosco County Historical Museum - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Dewey Durant Park - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Tawas City Park Beach - 4 min drive - 2.1 miles
  • Tawas Creek Golf and Country Club - 9 min drive - 3.9 miles
  • Tawas Point Lighthouse - 14 min drive - 5.0 miles

Getting around

  • Saginaw, MI (MBS-MBS Intl.) - 83 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Boathouse Beer Co. & Boozery - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪China Buffet - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪KFC - ‬12 min walk

About this property

Tawas Bay Beach Resort

Hotel near Lake Huron
Consider a stay at Tawas Bay Beach Resort and take advantage of a nightclub, a poolside bar, and a terrace. This hotel is a great place to bask in the sun with a beachfront location, beachfront dining, and sun loungers. For some rest and relaxation, visit the sauna or the hot tub. At the two on-site restaurants, enjoy breakfast, lunch, dinner, and American cuisine. Enjoy the gym, as well as activities like motor boating. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as an arcade/game room and laundry facilities.
Other perks include:
  • An indoor pool along with sun loungers
  • Free self parking
  • Breakfast (surcharge), motorized watercraft on site, and a vending machine
  • A 24-hour front desk, a TV in the lobby, and beach towels
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the beach locale and helpful staff
Room features
All 101 rooms feature comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, as well as perks like free WiFi. Guest reviews highly rate the clean rooms at the property.
Other amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and free toiletries
  • TVs with cable channels
  • Refrigerators, coffee/tea makers, and daily housekeeping

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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
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily breakfast available 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee
  • 2 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar

Restaurants on site

  • Bikinis Beach Bar
  • Topsider Restaurant

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Gym
  • Hot tub
  • Indoor pool
  • Karaoke
  • Motor boating
  • Nightclub
  • Personal motorized watercraft
  • Sauna
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • 24-hour business center
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • On the beach
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cribs (infant beds) are available for USD 10.0 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Crib (infant bed) fee: USD 10.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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 and a smoke detector

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Does Tawas Bay Beach Resort have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool.

How much is parking at Tawas Bay Beach Resort?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Tawas Bay Beach Resort?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Tawas Bay Beach Resort?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Tawas Bay Beach Resort located?

Nestled on the beach, this East Tawas hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Lake Huron and Iosco County Historical Museum. Dewey Durant Park and Huron-Manistee National Forest are also within 1 mi (2 km).

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Reviews

Tawas Bay Beach Resort Reviews

8.2

Very Good

8.4

Cleanliness

9.0

Location

8.4

Staff & service

8.0

Eco-friendliness

7.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 398 out of 863 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 263 out of 863 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 112 out of 863 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 61 out of 863 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 29 out of 863 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Craig

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a cute hotel, with a very friendly staff and excellent views of the bay
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Todd

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to everything and the bar downstairs was fun!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Virginia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always clean and friendly
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

Liked: Amenities
Parking was easy and accessible. The room was clean and the entire staff was friendly and welcoming!!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charlene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I liked the beach chairs by the water.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tammy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
I like the beach access and the beach bar.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was very peaceful, very relaxing. Everybody was very friendly. I would definitely come back.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

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

10/10 Excellent

Beth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely area. The guide books are helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

shannon

Liked: Amenities
The staff and property was amazing great place.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everything was clean and the staff was abundant and friendly. For the price room service should have been offered and the restaurant should have a larger menu selection. The beach and outdoor bar were great ! I would recommend staying here we had a good experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the beach access and bikini bar .
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

JEFFREY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The best hotel in Tawas City, Michigan!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Clayton

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property was well maintained, staff was extremely friendly and within walking distance to the downtown area.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean and the location was perfect.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Christian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Had a great stay. My only complaint was the excessive goose poop along the private beach area
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
On the lake. Walking distance
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Douglas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place, clean, great staff, fun place, quiet, easy access to everything.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Nick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
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Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Tawas is fun!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Gerald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful town
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Becky

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place to stay! Right on Lake Huron, nice bar and resturant.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Excellent place to stay. On the beach,staff very friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rita H.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very close yo the downtown shopping area, friendly staff, family friendly attractions
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

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