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.
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 - 2 min drive - 2.6 km
Headlands International Dark Sky Park - 6 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
McDonald's - 11 min drive
Zodiac Party Store - 10 min drive
Keyhole Bar & Grill - 16 min walk
Dixie Saloon - 15 min walk
The Hook Lakeside Grill - 13 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, this hotel is within a short drive of Lake Michigan. Fellow travelers love the beach location.
Languages
English
At a glance
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Hotel size
60 rooms
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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
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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
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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
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Children
No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets
Pets not allowed
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING
Parking
Free onsite self parking
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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
Reviews
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6.6/10
Cleanliness
7.2/10
Staff & service
6.2/10
Amenities
6.0/10
Property conditions & facilities
6.6/10
Eco-friendliness
Popular mentions
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Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 22, 2025
Great Birthday stay
Brandi
Brandi, 1-night trip
2/10 Poor
Jul 3, 2025
Awful experience from arrival
1st check in was very slow one girl was checking in another couple and the bigger girl was to busy to stop what she was doing to help out and was very rude.
2: the bigger girl said the pool was closed due to a call off and she was not going to walk down to pool to check it out. She said we could walk to neighbor hotel and swim there. Smh.
3 the room next to us was smoking so much weed we could smell it all night.
4: the beds were awful. They were so hard felt like we were sleeping on cinder blocks with 2x6 wood overtop.
Jason
Jason, 1-night trip
4/10 Fair
Jun 23, 2025
Avoid this if possible
When we booked on Hotels.com, the room looked nice and clean but when we went there it was a completely different experience. The bathroom floor was damp, did not have enough towels and all the bathroom fixtures were old. The hallway leading to the room had a damp smell. The beds were old and my kid even found some sand on the bed. The only compliment I can give is that the room had a beautiful view of Lake Huron but that did not make up for the other deficiencies. One other thing - we were troubled by a lot of bugs, we thought they were mosquitoes but they were water bugs. This looked more like a cheap motel rather than a hotel.
Verified traveler
2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 2, 2024
Great place to stay.
Carey
Carey, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 16, 2024
Nice beach area, quiet compared to other place closer to the ferries.
Sean
Sean, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 16, 2024
Great stay
Rajan
Rajan, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 4, 2024
We will definitely be booking again here when we come visit again.
Nikki
Nikki, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 11, 2024
Great place. Will stay again
Anthony
Anthony, 2-night trip
6/10 Good
Aug 20, 2024
A decent hotel located right on the water
Marcin
Marcin, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jun 13, 2024
Very good stay.
Francis
Francis, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Aug 12, 2024
Good hotel , we are lucky to see northern loghts from our room
Samraj
Samraj, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jun 27, 2024
It was a very nice place and clean. Would stay again
Shirley
Shirley, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Aug 2, 2024
Right on the beach very nice water front
Nathaniel
Nathaniel, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
Sep 26, 2024
We got a ground floor room, its literally right on the beach. Amazing View of Lake Huron got to see the sunrise.and sunset from the room!
Keith
Keith, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Aug 3, 2024
Loved the lakefront view!
Megan
Megan, 2-night trip
6/10 Good
Jul 29, 2024
Updated lake view rooms are nice. Super close to town and the ferries.
William
William, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Aug 26, 2024
It’s a good place to stay, but had some details that could be improved, friendly staff, everything is close we could leave the car parked and walk downtown, recommended.
Aminta
Aminta, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 8, 2024
Excellent beach stay
Wonderful hotel no complaints. We stayed in comfort room 203 and walked out to the beach with a little patio to sit on. Quick 3 minute walk to the ferry over to Mackinac Island and relaxing stay. Would stay here again
Verified traveler
2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 22, 2024
Awesome
Tom
Tom, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 3, 2024
It was very nice the room was very dark for sleeping, I love that.
Vicki
Vicki, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Aug 11, 2024
it was very nice thanks
Jill
Jill, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 20, 2024
Thank you for a nice place for a quick overnight trip! Thank you!
Heather
Heather, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 10, 2024
The 3 bed/2 room with kitchenette and water view was perfe
Amber
Amber, 3-night trip
8/10 Very good
Aug 17, 2024
Good view
Darren
Darren, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jul 16, 2024
I loved the fact that the property was on the beach. I didn't like all the birds and mosquitoes. Our stay was wonderful