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Waters Edge Motel

2.5 star property
Beachfront motel near Lake Huron

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On the beach
Cottage, 1 Bedroom, Kitchen | Free rollaway beds, free WiFi
BBQ/picnic area
Room, 1 Queen Bed, Kitchenette | Free rollaway beds, free WiFi
Exterior

Reviews

5.4 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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1000 State Street, Alpena, MI, 49707
  • Place, Alpena County Library
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Northern Lights Arena
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Airport, Alpena, MI (APN-Alpena County Regional)
    ‪14 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Room, 2 Double Beds | Free rollaway beds, free WiFi

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

  • 550 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds

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Cottage, 1 Bedroom, Kitchen | Free rollaway beds, free WiFi

Cottage, 1 Bedroom, Kitchen

  • 800 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Room, 1 Queen Bed, Kitchenette | Free rollaway beds, free WiFi

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Kitchenette

  • 550 sq ft
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed, Kitchenette | Free rollaway beds, free WiFi

Room, 1 King Bed, Kitchenette

  • 549 sq ft
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Cottage, 4 Bedrooms | Free rollaway beds, free WiFi

Cottage, 4 Bedrooms

  • 1800 sq ft
  • 4 bedrooms
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 9
  • 4 Queen Beds

About the neighborhood

Alpena

On the beach.Steps from the motel, you'll find Lee's Miniature Golf and Blair Street Park. Lake Huron and Starlite Beach are also within half a mile (1 km).
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What's nearby

  • Lee's Miniature Golf - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Alpena County Library - 3 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary - 4 min drive - 1.8 miles
  • Great Lakes Maritime Heritage Center - 4 min drive - 1.8 miles
  • Northern Lights Arena - 6 min drive - 3.0 miles

Getting around

  • Alpena, MI (APN-Alpena County Regional) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Pompeyo’s Mexican Grill - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪JJ's Steak & Pizza House - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Domino's Pizza - ‬16 min walk

About this property

Waters Edge Motel

Beachfront motel near Lake Huron
Waters Edge Motel offers its guests a picnic area. Public spaces have free WiFi. Self parking is free.
  • 12 guestrooms or units
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Outdoor picnic space
Waters Edge Motel offers 12 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and complimentary toiletries. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and microwaves. Bathrooms include showers.

This Alpena motel provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Free rollaway/extra bed
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Free rollaway/extra bed

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 7 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - 7 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 7 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Free rollaway/extra beds!
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

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
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, and Discover.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Waters Edge Motel to the airport?

Waters Edge Motel is 7.4 mi (13-min drive) away from the Alpena, MI (APN-Alpena County Regional) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Waters Edge Motel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Waters Edge Motel.

How close is Waters Edge Motel to the beach?

This motel is on the beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Waters Edge Motel offer free breakfast?

Waters Edge Motel does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Waters Edge Motel?

No, there is no casino at this motel.

What time is check-in at Waters Edge Motel?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 7 PM.

Is there free parking at Waters Edge Motel?

This motel offers free self parking.

Does Waters Edge Motel have a pool?

Waters Edge Motel does not have a pool.

Does Waters Edge Motel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this motel.

How close is Waters Edge Motel to downtown Alpena?

Waters Edge Motel is 1 mi away from Alpena.

Reviews

Waters Edge Motel Reviews

5.4

6.2/10

Cleanliness

6.0/10

Staff & service

5.0/10

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 1 out of 18 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 18 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 18 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 18 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 18 reviews

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Bea, ann arbor MI

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Alpena beach motel

Great location near a good beach. Decent appliances, good tv and ceiling fan. BUT, needs serious upgrades! Very tired carpet, linoleum, cabinets. Kitchenette cabinets stuck shut. Overall, a gloomy room.

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

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

NEVER AGAIN

My husband and I had the WORST experience, and we will never go back. After confirming our reservation the DAY BEFORE (we were assured if we made it there by 7 our room would be ready), the "manager" gave our room away to another couple. We didn't find out until we had drive 5.5 hours to get there. Oh, and there was NOTHING available at any other hotel around until we drove to Mackinaw City. So, being tired, hungry, and angry, we had to drive another 1.5 hours to find a place to stay. The "Manager" did offer to have us stay with him (no thank you) or stay with another person in the house nearby (H#@$ no thank you) or loan us a tent to camp (f%&# you). Worst experience ever, and I felt like we were in a bad National Lampoons Vacation movie. RUN AWAY

6/10 Okay

KC, Fenton, MI

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness

Affordable with beautiful view

The hotel staff was very welcoming and friendly. I would have liked the room to be a little bit cleaner but you get what you pay for. Bed was very comfortable!

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
They overbooked and bumped us after 1 night, no tv, no phone, no frig, no wi-fi

6/10 Okay

margaret, MI

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

close to the beach

It was a small clean room, no extras like chairs for the table or a coffee pot. Used the microwave and fridge. bathroom was nice, towels furnished, more when requested. beds were comfortable and room was clean. Beach was nice, fire pit and was beach was raked after a storm and nice for the kids to play on and in the water. No breakfast offered, just suggestions for places to go. Personally would not stay there again.

10/10 Excellent

Christy, St Johns, MI

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

Relaxing atmosphere, just steps from the beach.

Booked the 'Little House' for a few days away with my two teenagers. Was a separate building, with king sized bed and pull out sofa, full kitchen and table to sit and eat, and bathtub with relaxing jets. Plenty of room for the three of us, would be great for a family if planning on staying for more than a night or two. Had a private beach entrance, with a fire pit available to the motel guests, that was at the end of the city public beach. Several other parks nearby, as well as playgrounds, accessible by sidewalk that winds along the shoreline. Was a beautiful area, friendly people everywhere we went, great food recommended by the motel staff at local restaurants. The town itself has wonderful history, with signs and historical markers along a designated path that winds thru town. Was very relaxing for all of us, definitely somewhere we will go back to.

6/10 Okay

Dave, Northville, MI

Close to beach

The motel is in town right on the beach near a park. Rooms still need an update. Owner is friendly.

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Nice location on lake, no frills

Overnight stay in summer business trip

6/10 Okay

Sandra, Troy, MI

Liked: Room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Water's Edge Motel

Nothing fancy. The room had a small bathroom, full kitchen (although sparse with cooking supplies, etc. and was right on a beautiful beach. Bring beach chairs as there was only one that was not broken. Close to town but not really walking distance. Alpena has some good-great restaurants and very nice parks.

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

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

What Stay!!!!

Waited 2 hours in the parking lot for someone to show up and check us in, manager of motel left a not on locked office door to call his cell phone, when we called it went to voice mail. Same happened to another couple that waited with us, employee's of store next door tried to help by calling owner, he told them he would contact manager, owner or manager never showed. Lucky for us with the help of a friend we were able to get a room else where on the 4th of July weekend. The other couple got help from hotels.com, two other men showed up talked to us and left!

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

room preparation for guests

Room and bed were clean, no glasses in bath room, no wash cloths in bath room, shower didn't work. Room worked for one night which was all we could get in town because all sold out

8/10 Good

Lloyd

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

American owened and operated!

3 day business trip to buy a house. Hotel was superb and house hunting went well.

8/10 Good

Robert, Bay City

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Very reasonable on price! With a nice beach front view. In the middle of the city. I would recommend to anyone.

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Just OK.

This is a mom and pops motel. Nothing fancy for sure. Price was ok. The sheets on the bed was old and cheep. Little beaded material, felt like I was sleeping in sand.

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

2/10 Terrible

Rhonda, Detroit

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

THE WORST PLACE EVER

DISGUSTING! NEVER STAY HERE! Had hair on the bed sheets, pillows, and towels....this was the WORST place I have EVER stayed at! DO NOT STAY HERE!!! I WANT A REFUND!

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Good spot on the Beach

This was a last minute find when I had no place to stay. It had everything I wanted though. King size bed, cozy knotty pine look, wifi (we brought the Roku up to watch Netflix) and maybe 20 paces to the water. Bed wasn't the most comfortable but that's not a big deal to me. Could use a few fixes (i.e. the towel rack almost came off the wall) but I would stay again!

6/10 Okay

ann arbor, mi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Nice hotel by the water

Manager - Charlie- was particularly accommodating - I really appreciated that. Older, but clean and comfortable - a bit noisy next to mini golf and Dairy Queen, but nice view of the water and nice little beach for swimming -very pleasant in morning - quiet watching the sun rise.