"Stayed at Tawas Bay Beach Resort for a destination wedding weekend for one of my best friends and his husband, and the experience was frustrating from start to finish.
At check-in, I was initially told there was no reservation under my name. After providing my confirmation number, I realized I had accidentally booked the wrong night. My mistake, absolutely, but instead of helping directly, I was told to book another room online while standing in the lobby.
While waiting, I witnessed staff openly giving out the wedding couple’s room number to multiple guests, which felt incredibly unprofessional. Other wedding guests were also being turned away until 4 PM unless they paid extra for early check-in.
After being told no manager was available, a room suddenly became “available” only after I hauled my luggage into the lobby and said I’d get ready in the bathroom. I was then sent to a second-floor room with no elevator. I have asthma and a torn meniscus, and had to make multiple exhausting trips up stairs with luggage.
The room itself was poorly maintained with ceiling damage, bugs, and cobwebs. Even worse, the key card stopped working every single time I left the room, forcing repeated trips to the front desk.
Checkout was equally chaotic. Despite paying for two nights, I was told I’d need to switch rooms because of how the reservations were entered. At that point, I left.
In the end, I paid nearly $350 for one stressful night and a hotel stay that felt anything but welcoming"
"We mentioned one thing at check in. Asked if our two rooms were on the same floor and the answer was "doesn't look like it" but my brother and I didn't push it.
Breakfast was typical hotel stuff and well run."
"Day is perfectly good for a motel that you get for the night not much better than that. The very comfortable bed was very comfortable. The lady who checked us in was extremely nice."
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Jose Lake is located in South Branch. You'll find 34 hotels and other accommodations within a few miles for a convenient home base.
What's the best hotel to stay near Jose Lake?
Tawas Bay Beach Resort is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers 2 restaurants and an indoor pool. You'll find it 22 mi (35.4 km) from Jose Lake. Other good options in the area include AuSable Valley Inn and Bay Inn.
How many hotels will I find close to Jose Lake?
Expedia has 34 hotels and other accommodation options a few miles from Jose Lake.
If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Jose Lake, will I receive a refund?
Yes! Most hotel reservations are fully refundable if cancelled before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of your scheduled arrival. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you might be able to cancel it and get a refund within 24 hours of booking. Add dates, click "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to view the top deals on offer near Jose Lake.
What can I see and do near Jose Lake?
At Marlbed Lake, Secord Lake and Long Lake, you can surround yourself with nature. You might plan a visit to Wicker Hills Golf Club or Loon Lake Nature Park while you're in the area. Loon Lake and Alice Lake are both worth a visit while you're out exploring.