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Blue Water Beachfront Hotel & Waterpark

2.0 star property
Beachfront hotel near Mackinaw City Ferry Terminal

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On the beach, white sand
Indoor pool
1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets
Combined shower/tub, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels
Indoor spa tub

Reviews

6.6 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included

Explore the area

Map
909 S Huron Ave, Mackinaw City, MI, 49701
  • Mackinaw City Ferry Terminal
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Mackinaw City Dock
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Headlands International Dark Sky Park
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional)
    ‪23 min drive‬

Room options

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1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Room

  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets

Comfort Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the neighborhood

Mackinaw City

On the beach.Within a 10-minute walk of the hotel, you'll find Mackinaw City Ferry Terminal and Lake Huron. Also, Animal Tracks Adventure Golf is within half a mile (1 km) and Mackinaw Crossings is within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Mackinaw City Ferry Terminal - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Mackinaw City Dock - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Mackinaw Bridge Museum - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Old Mackinac Point Lighthouse - 2 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Headlands International Dark Sky Park - 6 min drive - 3.4 miles

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

Beachfront hotel near Mackinaw City Ferry Terminal
Blue Water Beachfront Hotel & Waterpark offers its guests a water park and an indoor pool. Public spaces have free WiFi. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Mackinaw City hotel.

  • 60 guestrooms or units
  • Smoking in designated areas
Blue Water Beachfront Hotel & Waterpark offers 60 accommodations with hair dryers and complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations.

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Indoor pool
  • Water park

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Things to do

  • Indoor pool
  • Water park

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

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • 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, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
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. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

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

How close is Blue Water Beachfront Hotel & Waterpark to the airport?

Blue Water Beachfront Hotel & Waterpark is 15.6 mi (20-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 Blue Water Beachfront Hotel & Waterpark?

As of Jul 12, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Blue Water Beachfront Hotel & Waterpark on Jul 15, 2025 start from $98.86, 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 Blue Water Beachfront Hotel & Waterpark have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Blue Water Beachfront Hotel & Waterpark.

How close is Blue Water Beachfront Hotel & Waterpark to the beach?

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

Does Blue Water Beachfront Hotel & Waterpark offer free breakfast?

Blue Water Beachfront Hotel & Waterpark does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Blue Water Beachfront Hotel & Waterpark?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Kewadin Casino - St. Ignace (15-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Blue Water Beachfront Hotel & Waterpark?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

Is there free parking at Blue Water Beachfront Hotel & Waterpark?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Blue Water Beachfront Hotel & Waterpark have a pool?

Blue Water Beachfront Hotel & Waterpark features an indoor pool.

Does Blue Water Beachfront Hotel & Waterpark have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Blue Water Beachfront Hotel & Waterpark to downtown Mackinaw City?

Blue Water Beachfront Hotel & Waterpark is 0.7 mi away from Mackinaw City.

Blue Water Beachfront Hotel & Waterpark Reviews

Reviews

6.6
Rating 10 - Excellent. 57 out of 283 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 78 out of 283 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 61 out of 283 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 50 out of 283 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 37 out of 283 reviews

6.6/10

Cleanliness

7.2/10

Staff & service

6.2/10

Amenities

6.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Dashrathlal

Traveled with family and small children
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lots of bugs. Rooms were not cleaned with hair and bugs in wash room. Sand in the room and bugs by bed. No cleaning provided even after asking multiple times.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Len

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Amber

Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Office isn’t even on location, terrible directions.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

Andrea

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Nikhil

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tiana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Samraj

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Abhishek

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tom

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Awesome
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Christina

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
The pool was down. The bed sheet had stains and hair on it. The view was nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mike

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very clean quiet big room beautiful view
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sean, Clawson

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice beach area, quiet compared to other place closer to the ferries.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

John

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Donna

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
The property itself was beautiful. Check in was a nightmare. Was directed to go next door with a note, went next door, found another note. Called the number on the note, was told they didn't handle check INS for that property. They directed us to a third property, who made a phone call or 2 and directed us right back to the first property. All of this at 2AM. Went to check out, office was locked. Went back in the room, dropped the key and left.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

stacy

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The indoor pool and water park were closed. Nothing said they weren't available when booking. Our TV in the room had lines across the screen and a message to contact the cable provider. The bath vent fan didn't work. Pictures on the wall had cracked glass, balcony door has locks, but there's nothing on the frame for the lock to work. We had to pick up our room key at another hotel, but i was called and given instructions- no problem . Great view!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

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.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

Saurav

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Jennifer

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I felt the hotel was not safe. There was no lighting outside or anywhere outside. The bathroom was not clean. I found dirty wash cloth in shower and sink definitely was not clean. Only think i liked was the beautiful view.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nanette

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Keith

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

chintana, cherry hill

Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

Autumn

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diane

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We had a nice time there and in the area will return.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brooklynn

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024