Blue Water Beachfront Hotel & Waterpark

Beachfront hotel with water park, near Mackinaw City Ferry Terminal

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Dates

November 2025

2

December 2025

Combined shower/tub, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels

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.

Good

Popular amenities

Pool
Free WiFi
Free parking

Main amenities (3)

On the beach
Indoor pool
Water park

Feel at home (5)

Private bathroom
Free self parking
Indoor swimming pools
Free toiletries
Hair dryer

Room options

Check availability for these dates

Tonight

Nov 2 - Nov 3

Tomorrow

Nov 3 - Nov 4

Comfort Room

Highlights

Hair dryer

Private bathroom

Shower/tub combination

Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds

Superior Room

Highlights

Hair dryer

Private bathroom

Shower/tub combination

Lake view
Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds

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Pool
Pet friendly
Free parking
Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

909 S Huron Ave, Mackinaw City, MI, 49701

What's nearby

Mackinaw City Ferry Terminal - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
Mackinaw City Dock - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
Mackinaw Bridge Museum - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
Old Mackinac Point Lighthouse - 3 min drive - 2.6 km
Headlands International Dark Sky Park - 5 min drive - 5.5 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 in a great location, within just a 10-minute walk of Mackinaw City Ferry Terminal and Lake Huron. Guests can hang out at the water park or indoor pool, and freebies like WiFi and self parking are added perks. Also, Lake Michigan and Headlands International Dark Sky Park are within a short drive. Fellow travelers love the beach location.

At a glance

Hotel size

- 60 rooms

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

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

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

Children

- No cribs (infant beds)

Pets

- Pets not allowed

Internet

- Free WiFi in public areas
- Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

- Free onsite self parking

Other information

- Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Property amenities

Traveling with children

Water park access

What to do

On the beach

Facilities

An indoor pool
Water park

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.

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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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

Room

Beach

Bathroom

Bed

Companies

Service staff

Location

Water park

Towns

Breakfast

8/10 Very good

Jul 13, 2025

The stay was great d always so nice to be able to look at the beach and relax

Nathaniel, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Jun 22, 2025

Very friendly staff, loved our stay

Lee, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Jun 26, 2025

The staff was amazing especially front desk and housekeeping.

Erika, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Jul 18, 2025

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

8/10 Very good

Jun 15, 2025

Had a very nice time at a great price

Angela, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Jul 16, 2025

Beautiful having the Lake view right out your back door. It was so relaxing.

Kelly, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Jun 27, 2025

We had a nice lake view

Melody, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

Jun 15, 2025

Beautiful beach front

Sherrie, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Aug 8, 2025

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.

Kayla, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

Jul 29, 2025

This place is fine. Old, but clean enough.

Fred, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Jul 28, 2025

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

2/10 Poor

Sep 14, 2025

Terrible experience

Room was not at all clean and there was hair clogs and cigarette remainings on the floor.

Deepak, 1-night trip

4/10 Fair

Jul 13, 2025

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

8/10 Very good

Jul 25, 2025

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.

Shaun, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Sep 2, 2024

Great place to stay.

Carey, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Aug 15, 2025

Price high for what we got

Food options were great all restaurants for order are all close. The beds were okay. Better that some. The kids water park was not open looks like it was being used for scaffolding for remodel of the hotel. When we walked in our room there was sticky spilled on the table and floor. I had to go back to the desk for a remote. There was spit all over the sink faucet they didn’t clean.

Mary, 2-night trip

6/10 Good

Jul 23, 2025

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

4/10 Fair

Jul 9, 2025

Hotel room was dirty and the bed had dirty sheets that didn't even cover the mattress.

Phoebe, 1-night trip

4/10 Fair

Jul 29, 2025

The bathrooms were old and developing mold on the floorboards and on the ceiling. Bathrooms did not have working vents. The rooms should have mats in the balcony on the bottom floor to collect sand from coming into the rooms.

Regina, 2-night trip

4/10 Fair

Jul 27, 2025

We found hair all over the bathroom and on the beds in the room. Toilet paper roll was empty. Room had a musty smell when we first arrived. Room has not been updated in a very long time. Bed felt like i was sleeping on a piece of plywood. The room was also never cleaned during our stay.

Adam, 2-night trip