Silver Sands Hotel & Resort

2.0 star property
Beachfront hotel near Silver Lake State Park

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Suite, Courtyard View | Private kitchen | Full-size fridge, microwave, cookware/dishes/utensils
Exterior
Double Room, Balcony, City View (upper level, stairs only) | 1 bedroom
Cabin, Patio, Lake View | Terrace/patio
Exterior

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • On private beach
  • Laundry
  • Kitchen
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Parking included

Explore the area

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8446 W Hazel Rd, Mears, MI, 49436
  • Craig's Cruisers Family Fun Center
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Upper Silver Lake
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Silver Lake State Park
    ‪2 min drive‬

Room options

Single Room (upper level, stairs only)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Double Room, Courtyard View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Cabin, Patio, Lake View

  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Double Beds

Single Room, Balcony, City View (upper level, stairs only)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Double Room, Courtyard View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Double Room, Mobility Accessible

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Double Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Cabin, Patio, Lake View

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Double Beds

Single Room, Lake View (Upper level, stairs only)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Family Double Room, 2 Queen Beds, Connecting Rooms, Courtyard View ( upper level, stairs only)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Double Room, Balcony, City View (upper level, stairs only)

  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Suite, Courtyard View

  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

About the neighborhood

Mears

On the beach.Stay at this Mears hotel and you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Craig's Cruisers Family Fun Center and 2 miles (3 km) of Upper Silver Lake. Silver Lake State Park and Golden Sands Golf Course are also within 3 miles (5 km).

What's nearby

  • Craig's Cruisers Family Fun Center - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Upper Silver Lake - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Silver Lake State Park - 2 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Little Sable Point Lighthouse - 9 min drive - 3.4 miles
  • Silver Lake Sand Dunes Area Chamber of Commerce - 14 min drive - 7.8 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Open Hearth Grille - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Golden Eatery - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Frickin' Chicken Shack - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Golden Sands Bucket Bar - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Silver Sands Hotel & Resort

Beachfront hotel near Silver Lake State Park
A private beach is featured. As a guest of Silver Sands Hotel & Resort, you'll find barbecue grills, a picnic area, and laundry facilities. The front desk is open around the clock. Self parking is free.

This Mears hotel is smoke free.

  • 41 guestrooms or units
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Wedding services available
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • No smoking on site
  • Microwave in a common area
Silver Sands Hotel & Resort offers 41 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Kitchens offer full-sized refrigerators/freezers, microwaves, and cookware/dishes/utensils. Bathrooms include showers. Housekeeping is provided on request.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • In-room kitchen
  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities

Parking and transportation

  • Free 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

Bathroom

  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave

More

  • Access via exterior corridors

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Service fee: 3.5 percent

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

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
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, debit cards, and cash.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM.

Property is also known as

Silver Sands & Resort Mears
Silver Sands Hotel & Resort Hotel
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Frequently asked questions

How close is Silver Sands Hotel & Resort to the airport?

Silver Sands Hotel & Resort is 54.6 mi (66-min drive) away from the Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Silver Sands Hotel & Resort?

As of Sep 2, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Silver Sands Hotel & Resort on Sep 12, 2025 start from $174.49, 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 Silver Sands Hotel & Resort have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Silver Sands Hotel & Resort.

How close is Silver Sands Hotel & Resort to the beach?

This hotel is on a private beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Silver Sands Hotel & Resort offer free breakfast?

Silver Sands Hotel & Resort does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Silver Sands Hotel & Resort?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Silver Sands Hotel & Resort?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

Is there free parking at Silver Sands Hotel & Resort?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Silver Sands Hotel & Resort have a pool?

Silver Sands Hotel & Resort does not have a pool.

Does Silver Sands Hotel & Resort have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Silver Sands Hotel & Resort to downtown Mears?

Silver Sands Hotel & Resort is 0.1 mi away from Silver Lake.

Silver Sands Hotel & Resort Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 10 out of 19 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 19 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 19 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 19 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 19 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very friendly and room was very clean & quiet
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great customer service
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Deanna

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful spot right on silver lake. Pretty view from our deck at the “beach house”.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Regina

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We loved our stay at Silver Sands Hotel & Resort. The staff was helpful & friendly. Our room was clean, and the location is great. Convenience store, food, shops & icecream are all within walking distance. Would definitely book here again!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Jessica

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Carla

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Could see the lake, pool was very inviting. Staff was excellent. Woukd of liked a microwave, but did ger by without it.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Deanna

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is an old motel that has been remodeled. It was clean, quiet and convenient to all things in the area. We did have a couple of issues with our room that we reported to staff the morning after we arrived for our two night stay. The sink was clogged and filled with water quickly and drained very slow. We were told that they had tried to fix it in the past, but felt it must be a bigger issue. The Tv did not work and was not connected to the cable service. We tried to connect it, however we were unable to. After reporting it, no one ever came up to fix it. We also found it strange that there was no microwave in our room. They had one that you could use, however it was outside, around the back of the motel by the pool. We would stay here again because of its convenience and cleanlines, but would check that everything was in good working order before we settled in.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lori

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Disliked: Room comfort

Just okay

Very confusing on stay and place , thought we had cabin house room. We had tiny lake view room size of motel even smaller labeled as beach house room .The a/c is right next to bed very uncomfortable two nights of sleeping, we even brought our own pillows too. Not like pic shown here when I signed up and reviewed. No kitchen, no microwave, sink leaked, the blame will go on me or 3rd party reasons. Not worth money in my opinion. Area was great everything was in walking distance, the fireworks were just okay. The Silver Sands beach was well kept though!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Sore but great!

There was only 2 things that weren't that great; the beds (old fashioned spring mattress's that were terribly uncomfortable and need an update), and the bathroom layout (the toilet was right inside the door with little to no room.) Everything else was great; the pool was huge, clean and warm, the service was wonderful and friendly, and you just can't beat the views and convenience of the resort. Overall great stay, just not that comfy. (But i do believe they are now starting to update the beds).
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Laura

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Convenient location. Calling it a resort is a stretch. Better description would be motel with a pool. Staff was friendly and helpful. Beds were stiff.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debbie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Me and my grand daughter had a stay here for one night. The pool didn't open until 10:00 and check out was at 11:00. I asked if I could get a later check out but staff said stay as long as we like after we check out and use the pool. Bathroom by pool to change before leaving. Excellent!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Justin

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and staff was very kind and helpful
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

jason

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The staff was amazing. View of the lake was perfect. You won’t regret booking this place.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carson

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing place and such a convenient location to everything. The beach, shops, dunes, food, you name it. Amazing hosts too! So friendly and made sure we had everything.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Molly

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great family friendly area with great people
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Alan

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gregory

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was great. They went above and beyond especially one of the owners tom.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

amanda

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient location
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025