"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."
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Alice Lake during your travels in South Branch. Wander the lakeside and parks while you're in the area.
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Jose Lake during your travels in South Branch. Wander the lakeside and parks while you're in the area.
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Marlbed Lake during your travels in South Branch. Wander the lakeside and parks while you're in the area.
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Guilford Lake during your travels in South Branch. Wander the lakeside and parks while you're in the area.
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Catherine Lake is located in South Branch. You'll find 36 hotels and other accommodations within a few miles for a convenient home base.
What's the best hotel to stay close to Catherine 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 22.4 mi (36.1 km) from Catherine Lake. Other good choices around the area include AuSable Valley Inn and Bay Inn.
How many hotels are there near Catherine Lake?
Expedia has 36 hotels and other accommodation options a few miles from Catherine Lake.
If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Catherine Lake, will I receive a refund?
Yes! Most hotel bookings are fully refundable provided that you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your check-in date. If you have a non-refundable reservation, you may still be able to cancel and be given a refund within 24 hours of booking. Add dates, click "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to get the best deals available near Catherine Lake.
What can I see and do near Catherine Lake?
You can enjoy nature at Jose Lake, Marlbed Lake or Secord Lake. You might plan a visit to Wicker Hills Golf Club or Loon Lake Nature Park while you're in the area. If you want to see more of the surrounding area, you can plan a visit to Long Lake and Loon Lake.