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The Waters Inn

2.5 star property
Motel in Gaylord with free parking

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Front of property
Room, 2 Double Beds, Accessible (Room 5) | Bathroom
Free WiFi, bed sheets
View from property
Room, 2 Double Beds (Room 2, Winter Sports Theme)

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Housekeeping
The current price is AU$141
includes taxes & fees
2 Mar - 3 Mar

Explore the area

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10565 Old Highway 27 South, Gaylord, MI, 49735
  • Place, Big Bradford Lake
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Boyne Mountain
    ‪39 min drive‬
  • Place, Torch Lake
    ‪48 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Room, 2 Double Beds (Room 1, Golf Theme)

Room, 2 Double Beds (Room 1, Golf Theme)

Room, 2 Double Beds (Room 1, Golf Theme)

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

View all photos for Room, 2 Double Beds (Room 2, Winter Sports Theme)

Room, 2 Double Beds (Room 2, Winter Sports Theme)

Room, 2 Double Beds (Room 2, Winter Sports Theme)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Room, 2 Double Beds (Room 3, Hunting Theme)

Room, 2 Double Beds (Room 3, Hunting Theme)

Room, 2 Double Beds (Room 3, Hunting Theme)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Room, 1 Queen Bed (Room 4, Fishing Theme)

Room, 1 Queen Bed (Room 4, Fishing Theme)

Room, 1 Queen Bed (Room 4, Fishing Theme)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Room, 2 Double Beds, Accessible (Room 5)

Room, 2 Double Beds, Accessible (Room 5)

Room, 2 Double Beds, Accessible (Room 5)

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

View all photos for Room, 1 Queen Bed (Room 6, Bear Theme)

Room, 1 Queen Bed (Room 6, Bear Theme)

Room, 1 Queen Bed (Room 6, Bear Theme)

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Room, 2 Double Beds (Room 7, Fishing Theme)

Room, 2 Double Beds (Room 7, Fishing Theme)

Room, 2 Double Beds (Room 7, Fishing Theme)

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

View all photos for Room, 2 Double Beds (Room 8, Golf Theme)

Room, 2 Double Beds (Room 8, Golf Theme)

Room, 2 Double Beds (Room 8, Golf Theme)

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

View all photos for Room, 2 Double Beds (Room 9, Duck Theme)

Room, 2 Double Beds (Room 9, Duck Theme)

Room, 2 Double Beds (Room 9, Duck Theme)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Room, 2 Double Beds (Room 10, History Theme)

Room, 2 Double Beds (Room 10, History Theme)

Room, 2 Double Beds (Room 10, History Theme)

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

About the area

Gaylord

At The Waters Inn, you'll be 0.5 km (0.3 mi) from Big Bradford Lake and 5.1 km (3.2 mi) from Otsego Lake State Park. Highlights at this motel include free in-room WiFi. .This motel offers free WiFi in public areas. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .Sights within a 15-minute drive of this Gaylord motel include Marsh Ridge Golf Course and Au Sable River.
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What's nearby

  • Big Bradford Lake - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Otsego Lake State Park - 5 min drive - 8.7 km
  • Boyne Mountain - 39 min drive - 62.4 km
  • Avalanche Bay Indoor Waterpark - 40 min drive - 63.1 km
  • Torch Lake - 48 min drive - 69.2 km

Getting around

  • Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital) - 70 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Keg Bar And Grill - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Gobblers of Waters - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Wholesome Dine-or-Dash - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Michaywe Inn The Woods - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Mosquito Lounge - ‬13 min drive

About this property

The Waters Inn

Motel in Gaylord with free parking
Public spaces have free WiFi. Free self parking is available.
  • 10 guestrooms or units
The Waters Inn offers 10 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and free toiletries. Fridges and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include a shower.

This Gaylord motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

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

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

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

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; check-in end time: 11 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

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; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include 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 and American Express. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a first aid kit in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Property is also known as

Waters Inn Gaylord
Waters Inn
Waters Gaylord
The Waters Inn Motel
The Waters Inn Gaylord
The Waters Inn Motel Gaylord

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at The Waters Inn?

The Waters Inn offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at The Waters Inn?

As of 15 Feb 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Waters Inn on 2 Mar 2026 start from AU$141.38, 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.

Is parking available at The Waters Inn?

Yep, The Waters Inn has a free self car park.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Waters Inn?

No, The Waters Inn does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Waters Inn?

Check-in begins at 4 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at The Waters Inn?

No, pets are not allowed.

The Waters Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 175 out of 297 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 89 out of 297 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 21 out of 297 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 297 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 297 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Christie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Super cute and cozy!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great room. Quiet, comfortable, and clean. The service is exceptional. We would stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Jack

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort
The host couldn't be more friendly and accommodating. He changed my room in order for me to park and charge my boat. The room was clean AC worked fine. The beds weren't very comfortable, the toilet ran unless you jiggled the handle and the floors are very squeaky. Location was great to I75 and at least half a dozen lakes. Small town charm and safe.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Sam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort
The atmosphere of this little cozy room was so nice, I hate to give it such a poor review but as a motel/hotel you only have one job, to provide a bed to sleep in. That unfortunately is where this place failed miserably. The mattress was absolutely terrible. I rarely ever leave a poor review and I LOVE how they have fixed up this place. It was soooo cute and was nice and clean. But the mattress was absolutely unsleepable! Me and my wife are not the complaining type, so if you are reading this keep that in mind.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeff

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alex

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very cozy
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leighun

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This was such a cute place! The rooms were cozy and clean and the staff was super friendly. I loved that you got to pick the theme of your room. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Was greeted immediately with a smile! Very easy check-in process! The rooms were clean and smelled good!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karla

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

John

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

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

Quaint Roadside Motel

Quiet & Clean. I completed the Pre-check in link they sent. When we arrived check in was very quick. Polite and friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Lisa

Liked: Room comfort

Waters inn

The owner was friendly.. turned on the cable box for me.. tightened the toilet seat but i think it was too far gone to fix and later in the night it fell right off! It was an OK place...i thought it was in Gaylord but it was in water.. with a Gaylord address... very nice guy running this place... it makes a difference.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robin

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great place to stay

Great place to stay! Wonderful staff, check in was a breeze. Rooms clean and comfy!!!!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was convenient to a local bar/restaurant that had great food and good service. The rooms were clean and the beds were comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Shelley

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

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

Nice Stay

Cute mom & pop. Owners friendly. Everything very clean. Shower is VERY small, but I doubt my 6'4" 250 lbs boyfriend would fit for a decent shower, Beds were hard and pillows flat, but if that is your preference, then don't hesitate to stay at this little gem. Bar & grill across the street...didn't go
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cecilia

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cute and cozy room. Very friendly staff. Easy in and out.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a great place to stay it was quiet and there is a place right across the street to get food and a drink. The rooms were very cute and it worked perfectly for the two of us. Would stay again and probably will.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

michele

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This is a hidden gem! I totally recommend staying here! The owner is wonderful and the small town has a cute ice cream shop, bar and The Gobbler restaurant!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

donald

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

Good room for a night.

Quiet comfortable. Free "if you forgot something" like toothpaste etc.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sam

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Thanks! I had a great stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wendy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Made a last minute reservation! good price-it was just what i wanted- off the highway and peaceful & clean and all up to date! great AC -nice big tv too-
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025