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Blue Water Beachfront Hotel & Waterpark

2.0 star property
Beachfront hotel with water park and indoor pool

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

Reviews

6.6 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included

Explore the area

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909 S Huron Ave, Mackinaw City, MI, 49701
  • Place, Mackinaw City Ferry Terminal
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Mackinaw Manor Haunted Mansion
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Mackinaw City Dock
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Airport, Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional)
    ‪21 min drive‬

Room options

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Comfort Room

Highlights

Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Room

Highlights

Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

About the area

Mackinaw City

At Blue Water Beachfront Hotel & Waterpark you'll be within a short 5-minute stroll of Mackinaw City Ferry Terminal and Edgewater Beach. Highlights at this beachfront hotel include a water park, an indoor swimming pool and free self-parking. .This hotel offers free WiFi in public areas. .With a stay at this Mackinaw City hotel, you'll be 4.9 km (3 mi) from Lake Michigan.

What's nearby

  • Mackinaw City Ferry Terminal - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Mackinaw Crossings - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Mackinaw Manor Haunted Mansion - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Mackinaw City Dock - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Mackinaw Bridge Museum - 16 min walk - 1.4 km

Getting around

  • Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Keyhole Bar & Grill - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Dixie Saloon - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Wienerlicious - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Darrow's Family Restaurant - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬12 min walk

About this property

Blue Water Beachfront Hotel & Waterpark

Beachfront hotel with water park and indoor pool
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 a hairdryer and free toiletries. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit.

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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

Things to do

  • Indoor pool
  • Splash pad
  • Water park

Family friendly

  • Indoor pool
  • Splash pad
  • Water park

Outdoors

  • On the beach

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

  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

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, 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 all 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

What is the cancellation policy at Blue Water Beachfront Hotel & Waterpark?

Blue Water Beachfront Hotel & Waterpark offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at Blue Water Beachfront Hotel & Waterpark?

Yep, Blue Water Beachfront Hotel & Waterpark has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Blue Water Beachfront Hotel & Waterpark?

Yep, Blue Water Beachfront Hotel & Waterpark is a short 4-minute walk from Edgewater Beach.

Does Blue Water Beachfront Hotel & Waterpark have a pool?

Blue Water Beachfront Hotel & Waterpark has an indoor pool.

Does Blue Water Beachfront Hotel & Waterpark have a waterslide?

No, but it has a waterpark and lazy river.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Blue Water Beachfront Hotel & Waterpark?

No, Blue Water Beachfront Hotel & Waterpark does not offer an airport shuttle service.

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

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Blue Water Beachfront Hotel & Waterpark?

No, pets are not allowed.

Reviews

Blue Water Beachfront Hotel & Waterpark Reviews

6.6

6.6/10

Cleanliness

7.4/10

Staff & service

6.2/10

Amenities

6.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.6/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 96 out of 396 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 100 out of 396 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 80 out of 396 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 65 out of 396 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 55 out of 396 reviews

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Karyn

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Claralynn

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Dirty washcloth hanging in room when we checked in, floor was absolutely disgusting. Pool house was closed. Staff was absolutely wonderful kind and helpful. Place was pretty empty so to put someone above us was unnecessary, they were so very loud. Updated room was nice, gave a cabin feel. View was spectacular. Mixed feelings on this place. We visit different cities for our anniversary each year.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mandy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Easy check in. Nice clean room with a great view
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Jose

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Dirty room

Mold in the bathroom, sandy sheets, no toilet paper, no fan in the bathroom, dirty bathroom
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Erik

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Teresa

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Tammie

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Spent the night there to walk the mackinaw bridge on Labor Day weekend.The room was three hundred and thirty dollars. The room is a sixty to seventy dollar room. Our phone charges would not stay plugged in.They kept falling out.The sockets are all outdated the t.V is very small and sits on a table for the price of the room.This should have been a sweet type experience.And it's just a low ball room.Never again will we be staying there.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Russ

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Smoke detector went off 7 times during the night not the annoying chirping but going off like there was a fire, I went to the front desk in the morning asking for another room for the next evening and was told that they were all booked and no extra rooms even though the sign out front said vacancy, she said they would have maintenance look into it
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Judith

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

Best view and customer service ever

I can not say enough good things about my stay. The front desk ladies were so friendly and helpful. The room was very clean and comfortable, and the view exceptional!!! I was greeted by the beautiful sunrise from my own patio. Breathtaking!! In my opinion the location was perfect. Close to everything without having to deal with the traffic of being on the “strip”. I am already looking forward to my next visit.
The beach front of the hotel
The view from the beach when you look to the left
Good Morning Mackinaw City from a very nice beach right outside my very own patio
This is not a view from the hotel, but, it’s less than a 5 minute drive.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Sandra

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
A lot of noise I heard from other guest at the second floor and I called front desk to report that and they never called or make any effort to solve the situation.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joyci

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robbe

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a great place to stay. The wife and I had a great time and the ladies at the front desk are so friendly and helpful
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Cheryl

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Victoria

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia

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

Beachfront at the edge of town

We stayed at this hotel about 20 years ago, and love the location on the beach. The rooms have been completely renovated.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lindsey

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

kari

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very helpful, the facility was clean. The staff since we arrive were polite and accommodating.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

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

Poor old quality

Don’t waste your money ! Please be aware this is not worth the money. Please look for other place any where else
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Chad

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Patricia

Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The room was remodeled but floors were very dirty. It had a musty smell. We used a room deodorizer while there. The television didnt connect to wifi. Pillows were not comfy. Moldy shower head and baseboards were detaching in the bathroom. Bathroom shower curtain was old and dirty. Towels were not provided until we went to ask for fresh ones.The balcony was dirty with spider webs everywhere. Stairways were not well lit. The only nice thing was the beach view.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

raquel

Black mold all over, people stomping around above us all night & the beds were so hard & uncomfortable we couldnt get any sleep.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Katie

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Shafaq

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
So bad and pathetic service never go there again and no cleanliness at all
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Lana

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Rooms were very dirty, I had mold in my bathroom and the floors were full of dirt.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025