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Blue Water Beachfront Hotel & Waterpark

2.0 star property
Lake Michigan's beachfront hotel combines water park thrills with indoor pool relaxation, all while offering stunning views of the shoreline scenery

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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
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room options

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Comfort Room

Highlights

Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Room

Highlights

Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Lake view
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About the area

Located in Mackinaw City, Blue Water Beachfront Hotel & Waterpark is on the beach. Mackinaw Bridge Museum and Icebreaker Mackinaw Maritime Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Animal Tracks Adventure Golf and Murdick's Fudge - St. Ignace. Totem Village and Deer Ranch are also worth visiting. Visit our Mackinaw City travel guide
Map
909 S Huron Ave, Mackinaw City, MI, 49701

What's nearby

  • The Ferry Terminal for the craft plying between Mackinaw City and Mackinac Island Michigan
    Mackinaw City Ferry Terminal
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Mackinaw City showing landscape views, snow and a bridge
    Mackinaw Crossings
    13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Mackinaw Manor Haunted Mansion
    15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Mackinaw City Dock
    16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Mackinaw Bridge Museum
    16 min walk - 1.4 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • McDonald's
    11 min drive
  • Keyhole Bar & Grill
    15 min walk
  • Clyde's Drive-In
    10 min drive
  • Homemade Pasties / Zodiac Party Store
    10 min drive
  • Dixie Saloon
    15 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 say great things about the beach locale
Room features
All 60 rooms have amenities such as free WiFi. Guests reviews speak well of the clean rooms at the property.
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/bath 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 transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

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

Payment types at the property

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 any lifts

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?

Checkout 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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Reviews

Blue Water Beachfront Hotel & Waterpark Reviews

6.6

6.6

Cleanliness

6.2

Amenities

7.4

Staff & service

6.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 96 out of 396 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 100 out of 396 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 80 out of 396 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 65 out of 396 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 55 out of 396 reviews

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

Mike

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Despite the negative reviews we stayed here. Room was great. Hotel was clean and staff was helpful. Great experience.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Helen

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room was nice and staff was very nice and helpful
Stayed 1 night in Jul 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

Shane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Soo Locks Trip

My wife and I stayed here, great location to the stores and restaurants in the area.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 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

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

10/10 Excellent

Mandy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Easy check in. Nice clean room with a great view
Stayed 1 night in Sep 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

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

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

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

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

8/10 Good

Sherrie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful beach front
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Melody

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

10/10 Excellent

Jimmy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff as nd excellent service!!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Judith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Best view and customer service ever

I can not say enough good things about my stay. The front desk ladies were so friendly and helpful. The room was very clean and comfortable, and the view exceptional!!! I was greeted by the beautiful sunrise from my own patio. Breathtaking!! In my opinion the location was perfect. Close to everything without having to deal with the traffic of being on the “strip”. I am already looking forward to my next visit.
The beach front of the hotel
The view from the beach when you look to the left
Good Morning Mackinaw City from a very nice beach right outside my very own patio
This is not a view from the hotel, but, it’s less than a 5 minute drive.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Everyone was super friendly. Our room was in the midst of an update. The wood on the walls still needed sealed, but overall was clean. The bathroom floor did need a good scrubbing but there were no bugs or spiders anywhere. The balcony was beautiful (the screen was really torn up on the screen door but didn’t take away from the beauty outside) We would totally stay here again. It was beautiful and a perfect location. Not within walking distance from downtown-but a shuttle to the ferry was readily available and it was nice to be a little way as way from the hustle & bustle of downtown. The beach is private (for the hotel guests only) which is wonderful as well. It was so peaceful and serene.
From the balcony
From the balcony
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Claralynn

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Dirty washcloth hanging in room when we checked in, floor was absolutely disgusting. Pool house was closed. Staff was absolutely wonderful kind and helpful. Place was pretty empty so to put someone above us was unnecessary, they were so very loud. Updated room was nice, gave a cabin feel. View was spectacular. Mixed feelings on this place. We visit different cities for our anniversary each year.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Alejandra

Disliked: Cleanliness
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)
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Tonya

Disliked: Cleanliness
Our room had a great view. But the room needed some updating. The floors and furniture needed to be cleaned better.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025