Dunes Waterfront Resort

2.0 star property
Fun on the beach, near Craig's Cruisers Family Fun Center

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Hiking
Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Hot Tub
Premier Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony, Lake View

Reviews

8.6 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • On private beach
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Refrigerator

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Premier Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony, Lake View

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • 30 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Hot Tub, Lakeside

Highlights

Balcony
Private indoor hot tub
Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Hot Tub

Highlights

Private indoor hot tub
Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • 30 sq m
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Map
1180 N Shore Rd, Mears, MI, 49436

What's nearby

  • Craig's Cruisers Family Fun Center - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Upper Silver Lake - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Silver Lake State Park - 3 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Little Sable Point Lighthouse - 9 min drive - 5.1 km
  • Silver Lake Sand Dunes Area Chamber of Commerce - 13 min drive - 10.6 km

Getting around

  • Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker) - 66 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Frickin' Chicken Shack - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Open Hearth Grille - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Whippy Dip - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Silver Scoops Cafe and Creamery - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Dunes Waterfront Resort

Hotel near Silver Lake State Park
Located close to Craig's Cruisers Family Fun Center and Upper Silver Lake, Dunes Waterfront Resort provides laundry facilities. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • Free self-parking
  • A 24-hour front desk, luggage storage and smoke-free property
  • A lift and 1 meeting room
Room features
All 72 rooms boast comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities such as free WiFi.
Extra amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/bath combinations and free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Fridges, coffee/tea makers and desks

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Free in-room WiFi has a 1-device limit

Parking and transport

  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Free self parking on site

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Business services

  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • On a lake
  • On a private beach
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

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 - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 2 per cent for credit card payments
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo identification. Guests must be 21 years old.

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between 13 October and 25 April.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 17 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 2 per cent

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 21 years old.
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve on-site parking
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and outdoor lighting
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

Free in-room WiFi has a 1-device limit

Property is also known as

Dunes Waterfront Resort Mears
Dunes Waterfront Mears
Dunes Waterfront
Dunes Waterfront Resort Hotel
Dunes Waterfront Resort Mears
Dunes Waterfront Resort Hotel Mears

Frequently asked questions

Is Dunes Waterfront Resort pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Dunes Waterfront Resort?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Dunes Waterfront Resort?

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 Dunes Waterfront Resort?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Where is Dunes Waterfront Resort located?

Nestled on the beach, this Mears hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Craig's Cruisers Family Fun Center, Upper Silver Lake and Silver Lake State Park. Little Sable Point Lighthouse and Silver Lake Sand Dunes Area Chamber of Commerce are also within 9 mi (15 km).

Dunes Waterfront Resort Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 141 out of 259 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 65 out of 259 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 35 out of 259 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 259 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 259 reviews" "

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Abraham

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Jim

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
It was unfortunately, at the end of the season and it was apparent. I’m sure everything is fine earlier in the season but there were a few relatively minor issues now.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Dian

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
NA
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

Drew

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nayrin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

herman

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean property. Well lite parking lot. Beautiful view of Silver Lake in a great location.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place. Would definitely stay here again!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aaron

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful clean rooms, jacuzzi tub was nice, close proximity to the dunes and beach
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Justas

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The view from balcony is amazing. Room condition is terrible. No microwaves in the rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mariam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Maggie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
I did not like that there were signs everywhere threatening extra charges. I understand people take advantage of hotels and steal towels etc but the agreement you sign while checking in that details charges for everything from pets to smoking in the room was more than sufficient. It is uncomfortable and not hospitable.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Mirjana

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Myndi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort
Overall Ok
Location is great! Right in the middle or everything in town and was clean. Great view of the water. The Downfall was the bed was really hard and uncomfortable and although the pool was huge, it was only 3 feet deep. Great for little kids, but not for adults wanting to unwind. Also wish they served breakfast cuz there isn’t much close by.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hotel sits across from Silver Lake Sand Dunes and Silver Lake, beautiful sunset!Hotel was clean and easy to walk to other locations.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
ORV and Boat rentals are very close
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Theresa

Travelled with family
No issues!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Stephanie

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Staff & service
For the price the rooms could have been more updated. The bed was very uncomfortable and small flat pillows.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christi

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very friendly, rooms were nice!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

Chris

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Areas that were close for convenience. Quite and relaxing. Only problem was whirlpool hott tub water the hott water never got hott so never got to use it which hopefully i get compensated for that!!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Zainab

Liked: Staff & service
Fairly clean and friendly service. Nice to have proximity to San dunes and the lakes :) would just have to say the cleaning products smell way too strong and unpleasant, and pool area odor and cleanliness made it unusable for us.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vytas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location, friendly staff. Will be back!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bashar

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good customer service
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
a pretty decent pace to stay. Clean and everything worked. This is on the water with a sand beach but there a re so many boat docks that it is not real attractive, it is good for small children. There are a number of attractions and food shops within an easy walk but to g et real food you will have to drive. Nice indoor swimming pool and hot tub on the top floor.There is a small coffee pot in the room no microwave. The automatic coffee machine down the hall makes terrible coffee. I would prefer a comfortable chair to sit in rather than the typical straight dining rm chair, Overall if we were back in the area we would certainly consider staying here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024