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Blue Water Inn

Property class: 2
Enjoy free breakfast at this St. Clair hotel

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Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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1337 River Rd, St. Clair, MI, 48079
  • Place, Glacier Pointe Ice Complex
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Place, Blue Water River Walk
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Place, Blue Water Bridge
    ‪15 min drive‬

Room options

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Iron/ironing board, WiFi (free)

Room, 1 King Bed, River View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Iron/ironing board, WiFi (free)

Room, 2 Double Beds, River View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(7 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

St. Clair

On river.Within 6 miles (10 km) of this St. Clair hotel, you'll find Ascension River District Hospital River District Family Practice and St John Providence Health System. Also within 9 miles (15 km) are Lake Huron Medical Center and Blue Water River Walk.

What's nearby

  • Glacier Pointe Ice Complex - 12 min drive - 10.8 miles
  • Blue Water River Walk - 14 min drive - 9.7 miles
  • Blue Water Bridge - 15 min drive - 15.9 miles
  • Blue Water Convention Center - 16 min drive - 16.4 miles
  • McMorran Place - 17 min drive - 17.3 miles

Getting around

  • Port Huron Station - 16 min drive
  • Sarnia, ON (YZR-Chris Hadfield) - 46 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Junction Buoy - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Voyageur - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪River Crab & Blue Water Inn - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min drive

About this property

Blue Water Inn

Enjoy free breakfast at this St. Clair hotel
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily. WiFi is free in public spaces.

Blue Water Inn also features a seasonal outdoor pool and local meal delivery service. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this St. Clair hotel.

  • 21 guestrooms or units
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Blue Water Inn offers 21 accommodations with hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 50+ Mbps).

Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations. Business-friendly amenities include phones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited onsite self parking

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Seasonal outdoor pool

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
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Meal delivery service

More

  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets: USD 25 per pet, per night
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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.

  • Pet fee: USD 25 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
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 accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, debit cards, and cash.

We should mention

  • The seasonal pool will open May 22 and close September 19.
  • Pool access available from 10:00 AM to 9:00 PM.

Frequently asked questions

How close is Blue Water Inn to the airport?

Blue Water Inn is 21.1 mi (46-min drive) away from the Sarnia, ON (YZR-Chris Hadfield) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Blue Water Inn?

As of Sep 3, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Blue Water Inn on Oct 4, 2026 start from $119, including 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 Blue Water Inn have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Blue Water Inn.

How close is Blue Water Inn to the beach?

This hotel is 15.5 mi (27-min drive) from Lakeside Park and 16.1 mi (34-min drive) from Canatara Beach and Park. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Blue Water Inn offer free breakfast?

Blue Water Inn offers free continental breakfast every day from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM.

Is there a casino at Blue Water Inn?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Blue Water Inn?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Blue Water Inn?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Blue Water Inn have a pool?

Blue Water Inn features a seasonal outdoor pool. Guests can enjoy pool access from 10:00 AM to 9:00 PM.

Does Blue Water Inn have a restaurant?

Blue Water Inn is home to River Crab Restaurant, which features happy hour.

Does Blue Water Inn have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Blue Water Inn to downtown St. Clair?

Blue Water Inn is 3.3 mi away from St. Clair.

Blue Water Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 45 out of 70 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 70 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 70 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 70 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 70 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pet friendly and nicest staff ever!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very quiet relaxing place with a wonderful view.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Chad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great convenient clean room
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Harold

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great friendly service and staff. Clean facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Judy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a cute motel -very clean and updated-large rooms, nice view of the water. Bed was very comfortable. The staff was very friendly! Having the River Crab restaurant right there was awesome. I totally will stay again. If your wondering about this place, wonder no more!!
Seafood delight!
Excellent fiket!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

craig

What a super staff the rooms are incredibly clean the location is fantastic we go there all the time just don't get our room before we get it cuz we'll be pissed
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Lynne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice view of the St. Claire River even if it was on the parking lot side to view the many freighters in passing.. Rooms clean and quiet. Added bonus was lunch at the River Crab fine restaurant in the same lot. Nice two day getaway on a belated spring week without driving too far from my home base.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

dee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Dated bute nice
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Kimberly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean spacious room with some nice touches. Updates have been done but the mattress was worn and definitely too soft for my liking. Fantastic views of the river!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

NEP

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I was charged 119.00 for the room through EXPEDIA but the rate for the rooms was ony 84.00 a night. I wont be using this SITE any longer
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

DON

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Melissa

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Troy

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Ken

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

Joel

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

Mark

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Samantha

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026