Headlands International Dark Sky Park - 7 min drive
Getting around
Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional) - 20 min drive
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
Hotel near Mackinaw City Ferry Terminal
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
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
Languages
English
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Free self parking on site
Things to do
Indoor pool
Water park
Family friendly
Indoor pool
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
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
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
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
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher 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 within a 10-minute walk of Mackinaw City Ferry Terminal and Lake Huron. Lake Michigan is 3 mi (4.9 km) away.
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Blue Water Beachfront Hotel & Waterpark Reviews
Reviews
6.4
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 47 out of 249 reviews
10 - Excellent
47
Rating 8 - Good. 67 out of 249 reviews
8 - Good
67
Rating 6 - Okay. 56 out of 249 reviews
6 - Okay
56
Rating 4 - Poor. 45 out of 249 reviews
4 - Poor
45
Rating 2 - Terrible. 34 out of 249 reviews
2 - Terrible
34
6.4/10
Cleanliness
7.0/10
Staff & service
6.2/10
Amenities
6.0/10
Property conditions & facilities
6.4/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Carey
2 Sept 2024
Great place to stay.
Carey
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
Sean
16 Oct 2024
Nice beach area, quiet compared to other place closer to the ferries.
Sean
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
Nikki
4 Aug 2024
We will definitely be booking again here when we come visit again.
Nikki
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Karon
8 Sept 2024
Front desk ladies were very pleasant and helpful…nice clean room…very quiet.
Karon
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
6/10 Okay
Marcin
20 Aug 2024
A decent hotel located right on the water
Marcin
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Anthony
11 Aug 2024
Great place. Will stay again
Anthony
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Rajan
16 Jun 2024
Great stay
Rajan
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
8/10 Good
Dillon
22 Aug 2024
I loved the patio, great view of the water!
Dillon
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
8/10 Good
Samraj
12 Aug 2024
Good hotel , we are lucky to see northern loghts from our room
Samraj
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
8/10 Good
Keith
26 Sept 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
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
Tom
22 Oct 2024
Awesome
Tom
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
8/10 Good
Aminta
26 Aug 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
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
8/10 Good
Nathaniel
2 Aug 2024
Right on the beach very nice water front
Nathaniel
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
8/10 Good
Francis
13 Jun 2024
Very good stay.
Francis
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
6/10 Okay
Pam
28 Jul 2024
Good location for the cost.
Pam
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
8/10 Good
corey
3 Sept 2024
Liked: Amenities
The room was clean, the bed was comfortable. We watched the sunrise then walked the bridge.
corey
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
8/10 Good
Megan
3 Aug 2024
Loved the lakefront view!
Megan
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
8/10 Good
Shirley
27 Jun 2024
It was a very nice place and clean. Would stay again
Shirley
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
6/10 Okay
William
29 Jul 2024
Updated lake view rooms are nice. Super close to town and the ferries.
William
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
8/10 Good
Rhonda
5 Sept 2024
Comfy room ground floor
Rhonda
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
Vicki
3 Sept 2024
It was very nice the room was very dark for sleeping, I love that.
Vicki
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
8/10 Good
Samraj
25 Oct 2024
It is good, but it has openings for the next room and they out door to close it from both side's of the rooms which i don't like.
Samraj
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
6/10 Okay
Christina
21 Oct 2024
The pool was down. The bed sheet had stains and hair on it.
The view was nice.
Christina
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
8/10 Good
BRENT
3 Jul 2024
Easy access to town and events
BRENT
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveller
13 Oct 2024
Gem in the north
The bed was perfect. Firm and no roll to the center. Definitely not a mattress from a box!
Great water pressure in the shower. Room is very spacious and fabulous vinyl plank floor.