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Waterway Inn

2.0 star property
Motel in Indian River with free parking

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Fireplace
Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Fireplace
Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Fireplace
Exterior
Exterior

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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6100 M-68, Indian River, MI, 49749
  • Place, Burt Lake State Park
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Big Bear Adventures
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Burt Lake
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Airport, Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional)
    ‪27 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking

Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking

Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
Dining table
Smart TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Fireplace

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Fireplace

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Fireplace

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
Dining table
Smart TV
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking, Fireplace

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking, Fireplace

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking, Fireplace

Highlights

Individually furnished
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
Dining table
Smart TV
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Fireplace

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Fireplace

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Fireplace

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
Dining table
Smart TV
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking, Fireplace

Individually furnished, laptop workspace, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking, Fireplace

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
Dining table
Smart TV
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds

About the area

Indian River

At Waterway Inn you'll be within just a 10-minute stroll of Burt Lake State Park and Big Bear Adventures. Highlights at this motel include in-room free WiFi and Smart TVs. .This motel offers free WiFi in public areas, charcoal grills and a picnic area. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .Sights within a 15-minute walk of this Indian River motel include Devoe Beach and Burt Lake.
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What's nearby

  • Burt Lake State Park - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Big Bear Adventures - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Devoe Beach - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Burt Lake - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Cross In The Woods National Shrine - 2 min drive - 2.6 km

Getting around

  • Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Burger King - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Yaz’s - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Seasons of the North Winery - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Cafe Noka - ‬7 min drive

About this property

Waterway Inn

Motel in Indian River with free parking
Waterway Inn offers its guests barbecue grills and a picnic area. Public spaces have free WiFi. Self parking is free.
  • 15 guestrooms or units
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
Waterway Inn offers 15 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. This individually furnished accommodation includes dining tables. 42-inch Smart televisions come with premium cable channels and Netflix.

Bathrooms include baths or showers. This Indian River motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices). Housekeeping is offered on request and change of towels can be requested.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

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

Family friendly

  • Dining table
  • In-room microwave
  • Mini-fridge

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping on request

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area

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

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 42-inch smart TV with premium cable channels
  • Hulu
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Dining table
  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Individual furnishings
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: USD 15
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: USD 15

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo identification, and other arrangements must be coordinated with the property prior to arrival
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Access code, front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 5.0 per day.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

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.

  • Early check-in fee: USD 15 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: USD 15 (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 5.0 per day

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector
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. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guest room reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, debit cards and cash. This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
    For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at Waterway Inn?

Yep, Waterway Inn has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Waterway Inn?

Yep, Waterway Inn is a short 15-minute walk from Devoe Beach.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Waterway Inn?

No, Waterway Inn does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Waterway Inn?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Waterway Inn?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Waterway Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 9 out of 12 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 12 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 12 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 12 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 12 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Rebecca

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The room was clean and comfortable. Loved the fireplace but the loud noise from the other guests made it hard to sleep. Walls were very thin
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Shannon

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

Nice

It was a spacious room, quiet and clean. I would stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Debra

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice, clean, friendly, and right off the ORV trails
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dianne

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Close to the highway, very clean, and nice room!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diana

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Chris was very helpful with our requests for good eating and hiking options as well as the local wineries. So nice. Printed out maps and everything! And our room was immaculate. Will definitely stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

Petra

Travelled with family, Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms were nice and cozy. The customer service leaves something to be desired though.

10/10 Excellent

James, Indian River

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room was extremely clean and had shampoo and conditioner in the shower on the wall plenty of towels two beds and a roll away bed plenty of pillows for each bed fire place in the room table tv coffee pot refrigerator microwave probably more stuff i cannot remember they even shoveled along side everyones vehicle door for them that was very nice place is very well kept will stay here again really like the place and recommend it 👍
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bernard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023