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Waterway Inn

2.0 star property
Enjoy the free WiFi at this Indian River motel

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Fireplace | 1 bedroom, individually furnished, laptop workspace, free WiFi
Front of property
Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking | 1 bedroom, individually furnished, laptop workspace, free WiFi
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Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
6100 M-68, Indian River, MI, 49749
  • Big Bear Adventures
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Burt Lake State Park
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Cross In The Woods National Shrine
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional)
    ‪34 min drive‬

Room options

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1 bedroom, individually furnished, laptop workspace, free WiFi

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking, Fireplace

  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Fireplace | 1 bedroom, individually furnished, laptop workspace, free WiFi

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Fireplace

  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Fireplace | 1 bedroom, individually furnished, laptop workspace, free WiFi

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Fireplace

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking | 1 bedroom, individually furnished, laptop workspace, free WiFi

Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking, Fireplace | 1 bedroom, individually furnished, laptop workspace, free WiFi

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking, Fireplace

  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds

About the neighborhood

Indian River

In Indian River .Within a 10-minute walk of the motel, you'll find Burt Lake State Park and Big Bear Adventures. Devoe Beach and Burt Lake are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Big Bear Adventures - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Burt Lake State Park - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Devoe Beach - 12 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Indian River Golf Club - 20 min walk - 1.1 miles
  • Cross In The Woods National Shrine - 2 min drive - 1.6 miles

Getting around

  • Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Burger King - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Pigeon River Country Store - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Michael's Tavern & Steakhouse - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Mart - ‬14 min walk

About this property

Waterway Inn

Enjoy the free WiFi at this Indian River motel
Waterway Inn offers its guests barbecue grills and a picnic area. Public spaces have free WiFi. Self parking is free.
  • 15 guestrooms or units
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
Waterway Inn offers 15 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. These individually furnished accommodations include dining tables. 42-inch Smart televisions come with premium cable channels and Netflix.

Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers. This Indian River motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices). Housekeeping is offered on request and change of towels can be requested.

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Dining table
  • In-room microwave
  • Mini-fridge

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site

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

Entertainment

  • 42-inch smart TV with premium cable channels
  • Hulu
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Dining table
  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Individual furnishings
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: USD 15
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: USD 15

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo identification, and other arrangements must be coordinated with the property prior to arrival

Access methods

Access code, front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 5.0 per day.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Early check-in fee: USD 15 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: USD 15 (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 5.0 per day

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, debit cards, and cash. This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
    For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Frequently asked questions

How close is Waterway Inn to the airport?

Waterway Inn is 19.3 mi (30-min drive) away from the Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Waterway Inn?

As of Jun 18, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Waterway Inn on Jun 19, 2025 start from $140.42, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Waterway Inn have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Waterway Inn.

How close is Waterway Inn to the beach?

This motel is a short 15-minute walk from Devoe Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Waterway Inn offer free breakfast?

Waterway Inn does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Waterway Inn?

No, there is no casino at this motel.

What time is check-in at Waterway Inn?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Early check-in costs USD 15 (subject to availability).

Is there free parking at Waterway Inn?

This motel offers free self parking.

Does Waterway Inn have a pool?

Waterway Inn does not have a pool.

Does Waterway Inn have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this motel.

How close is Waterway Inn to downtown Indian River?

Waterway Inn is 0.6 mi away from Indian River.

Waterway Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 6 out of 8 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 8 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 8 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 8 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 8 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Shannon

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

Nice

It was a spacious room, quiet and clean. I would stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Debra

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice, clean, friendly, and right off the ORV trails
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dianne

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Close to the highway, very clean, and nice room!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diana

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Chris was very helpful with our requests for good eating and hiking options as well as the local wineries. So nice. Printed out maps and everything! And our room was immaculate. Will definitely stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

Petra

Traveled with partner, Traveled with pets, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms were nice and cozy. The customer service leaves something to be desired though.

10/10 Excellent

James, Indian River

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room was extremely clean and had shampoo and conditioner in the shower on the wall plenty of towels two beds and a roll away bed plenty of pillows for each bed fire place in the room table tv coffee pot refrigerator microwave probably more stuff i cannot remember they even shoveled along side everyones vehicle door for them that was very nice place is very well kept will stay here again really like the place and recommend it 👍
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bernard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023