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Beachfront hotels in Michigan

A curated list of beach hotels and resorts

Tomas Mazowski A list by Tomas Mazowski. This guide was last updated in December 2022.

Hey! I love staying in a nice beachfront hotel - being able to go straight from your room down to the ocean is a priceless feeling. To help save some time when booking your next vacation I've put together this list of beachfront hotels and resorts in Michigan. I hope you will like it!

  • 1 Sugar Beach Resort Hotel Traverse City, United States

    Beach: Sugar Beach Resort Hotel

    *** Hotel. Sugar Beach Resort features a private beach, the pool and hot tub will be closed April 21 reopening 26 at 4pm, and a complimentary breakfast. Guest rooms offer beach or courtyard views. WiFi, cable TV with HBO, refrigerators and coffee makers are provided. Show full description Guest review score 8.8, rooms from around $718.

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  • 2 Grand Beach Resort Hotel Traverse City, United States

    Beach: Grand Beach Resort Hotel

    *** Hotel. Grand Beach Resort features a private beach, heated indoor pool, and a complimentary breakfast. Guest rooms offer beach or courtyard views. WiFi, cable TV with HBO, refrigerators and coffee makers are provided. Show full description Guest review score 8.6, rooms from around $718.

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  • 3 The Beach Haus - Traverse City Traverse City, United States

    Beach: The Beach Haus - Traverse City

    *** Hotel. Just off the shores of Traverse Bay, this bay-side hotel features a private 200-foot sugar sand beach. Most guest rooms include a patio or balcony overlooking the bay. A 55-inch flat-screen TV and free WiFi are offered in each room at The Beach Haus Traverse City. Show full description

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  • 4 Pointes North Beachfront Hotel - 2 Person Spa Tub Studios Traverse City, United States

    Beach: Pointes North Beachfront Hotel - 2 Person Spa Tub Studios

    *** Hotel. Featuring a private beach in scenic Traverse City, Pointes North Beachfront Hotel - 2 Person Spa Tub Studios also features a heated outdoor pool and free Wi-Fi. Entertainment on Front Street is a 10-minute drive from the hotel. A balcony with a view of the private beach and Lake Michigan is featured in every room at Pointes North Beachfront Resort. Show full description Guest review score 7.9, rooms from around $918.

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  • 5 Hamilton Inn Select Beachfront Mackinaw City Mackinaw City, United States

    Beach: Hamilton Inn Select Beachfront Mackinaw City

    *** Hotel. Located on the beach of Mackinaw City, this hotel is within a 15-minute walk of downtown and the Mackinaw Island ferry. It features private beach access and an indoor waterpark. Hamilton Inn Select offers rooms with flat-screen TVs and free Wi-Fi. Show full description Guest review score 7.7, rooms from around $699.

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  • 6 Mackinaw Beach and Bay Inn & Suites Mackinaw City, United States

    Beach: Mackinaw Beach and Bay Inn & Suites

    *** Resort. This all-suite resort in Mackinaw City, Michigan provides free Wi-Fi in the guest rooms. An indoor pool is available at the resort. Mackinac Bridge is minutes from the hotel. Show full description

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  • 7 Tawas Bay Beach Resort & Conference Center East Tawas, United States

    Beach: Tawas Bay Beach Resort & Conference Center

    *** Resort. Offering a private beach area and water sports facilities, Tawas Bay Beach Resort & Conference Center is set in East Tawas. The resort has an indoor pool, hot tub, and dry sauna. Guests can enjoy a meal at the restaurant or a drink at the bar. Show full description Guest review score 7.5, rooms from around $538.

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  • 8 Bridge Vista Beach Hotel and Convention Center Mackinaw City, United States

    Beach: Bridge Vista Beach Hotel and Convention Center

    *** Hotel. Located a few minutes from Mackinac Bridge, Bridge Vista Beach Hotel and Convention Center offers a water park, heated indoor pool, spa and rooms with access to a private beach. Guest rooms at Bridge Vista Beach Hotel feature cable TV and free Wi-Fi. They are equipped with coffee makers and hairdryers. Show full description

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  • 9 Bayshore Resort Traverse City, United States

    Beach: Bayshore Resort

    *** Hotel. On the shores of West Grand Traverse Bay, this beachside resort features and indoor pool and hot tub. A daily continental breakfast is served, and free Wi-Fi access is available throughout the property. A flat-screen cable TV is provided in every room at the Bayshore Resort. For convenience, an iron and hairdryer are included. Select rooms feature balconies with lake views. Guests can relax on the private beach area at Resort Bayshore, or have fun in the on-site game room. The property provides free parking, laundromat facilities, and a fitness center. The hotel is just under 1 mile from Dennos Museum Center at Northwestern Michigan College, 2 miles from Hickory Hills Ski Area and 3 miles from Great Wolf Lodge Traverse City. Cherry Capital Airport is 2.5 miles away. Guest review score 9.0, rooms from around $838.

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  • 10 The Baywatch Resort Traverse City, United States

    Beach: The Baywatch Resort

    **** Hotel. Set in Traverse City, The Baywatch Resort offers accommodations with a fitness center, free private parking and a private beach area. Among the facilities at this property are a 24-hour front desk and a concierge service, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The property is located 6. Show full description Guest review score 9.0, rooms from around $958.

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  • 11 Clear Lake Resort West Branch, United States

    Beach: Clear Lake Resort

    Resort. Clear Lake Resort is located in West Branch and features a private beach area and a bar. There's a sun terrace and guests can use free WiFi and free private parking. At the resort every room is equipped with air conditioning, a seating area, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a kitchen, a dining area and a private bathroom with free toiletries, a shower and a hairdryer. Show full description Guest review score 8.9, rooms from around $119.

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  • 12 Gold Coast Family Cottages Oscoda, United States

    Beach: Gold Coast Family Cottages

    Hotel. Located in Oscoda, Gold Coast Family Cottages has a garden, private beach area, water sports facilities, and free WiFi throughout the property. Featuring a 24-hour front desk, this property also provides guests with a playground. There is free private parking and the property has free airport shuttle service. Show full description Guest review score 8.8, rooms from around $450.

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  • 13 Parkshore Resort Traverse City, United States

    Beach: Parkshore Resort

    *** Hotel. Boasting a beachfront location, this Traverse City hotel features an on-site restaurant and outdoor patio with sun chairs. Many rooms offer lake views and balconies. Central Traverse City is 4 miles away. Show full description Guest review score 8.7, rooms from around $626.

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  • 14 Best Western Plus Dockside Waterfront Inn Mackinaw City, United States

    Beach: Best Western Plus Dockside Waterfront Inn

    *** Hotel. Best Western Dockside is located on it's own private beach along Lake Huron, close to the Mackinaw Island Ferry, and offers direct beach access. A deluxe hot breakfast is served every morning. All guest rooms at the Best Western Dockside come with in room refrigerators, coffee makers, and hair dryers. Show full description

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  • 15 Oscoda Lakeside Hotel Oscoda, United States

    Beach: Oscoda Lakeside Hotel

    *** Hotel. Located in Oscoda, a 6-minute walk from Oscoda Beach Park, Oscoda Lakeside Hotel has accommodations with a shared lounge, free private parking and barbecue facilities. Featuring a private beach area, the 3-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, each with a private bathroom. The hotel provides an indoor pool, hot tub and a 24-hour front desk. Show full description Guest review score 6.8, rooms from around $346.

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  • 16 Cherry Tree Inn & Suites Traverse City, United States

    Beach: Cherry Tree Inn & Suites

    *** Hotel. Cherry Tree Inn enjoys a waterfront location on the East Bay with a backdrop of Old Mission Peninsula hills. It offers water sports facilities along with an indoor pool and spa. The air-conditioned accommodation at the Cherry Tree includes cable TV with a DVD player and video games. This is a beachfront hotel. Show full description Guest review score 8.4, rooms from around $878.

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  • 17 Drummond Island Resort Drummond, United States

    Beach: Drummond Island Resort

    Resort. Featuring a fitness center and bar, as well as a restaurant, Drummond Island Resort is set in Drummond. A sauna is available for guests. Some units at the property include a patio with a lake view. Guest rooms in the resort are equipped with a flat-screen TV. Guests can relax at the pool and enjoy on-site restaurant. This is a beachfront hotel. Guest review score 8.4, rooms from around $378.

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  • 18 Grand Traverse Resort and Spa Traverse City, United States

    Beach: Grand Traverse Resort and Spa

    **** Resort. Located 1 mile from the shores of Lake Michigan, this sprawling resort features 3 golf courses, on-site dining, and a luxurious spa. WiFi access is available. Cable TV is provided in every room at Grand Traverse Resort and Spa. This is a beachfront hotel. Show full description

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  • 19 Baymont by Wyndham St. Ignace Lakefront Saint Ignace, United States

    Beach: Baymont by Wyndham St. Ignace Lakefront

    *** Hotel. Featuring free WiFi, Baymont by Wyndham St. Ignace Lakefront offers pet-friendly accommodations in Saint Ignace, 6.2 mi from Mackinac Island. This is a beachfront hotel. Show full description

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  • 20 Clarion Hotel Mackinaw City Beachfront Mackinaw City, United States

    Clarion Hotel Mackinaw City Beachfront

    *** Hotel. The Clarion Hotel Mackinaw City Beachfront offers a fabulous view of Mackinac Island's natural beauty and the architectual wonder of the Mackinac Bridge. Guest amenities at the Clarion Hotel Mackinaw City Beachfront Mackinaw City include a complimentary Continental breakfast served each day, private beach area, playground, and picnic sites. Clarion Hotel is conveniently located adjacent to Mackinac Island ferries, restaurants, and the downtown shopping area. Show full description

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  • 21 Alexandra Inn Traverse City, United States

    Alexandra Inn

    *** Hotel. Located in Traverse City, 1.1 miles from Traverse City State Park Beach, Alexandra Inn provides accommodations with a fitness center, free private parking, a private beach area and a restaurant. This 3-star hotel offers room service, a 24-hour front desk and free WiFi. Show full description

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  • 22 Hampton Inn & Suites Manistee, Mi Manistee, United States

    Hampton Inn & Suites Manistee, Mi

    *** Hotel. Located in Manistee, Hampton Inn & Suites Manistee, Mi offers beachfront accommodations a few steps from First Street Beach and facilities like a restaurant. This 3-star hotel offers a 24-hour front desk and a business center. The hotel has an indoor pool, hot tub and room service. Show full description

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  • 23 Fountain Point Suttons Bay, United States

    Fountain Point

    Resort. Fountain Point features free bikes, garden, a private beach area and terrace in Suttons Bay. Located around 1.6 miles from Lucy Craft Laney Museum Of Black History, the resort with free WiFi is also 20 miles away from Dennos Museum Center At Northwestern Michigan College. Show full description

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  • 24 Poplars Lake Life Resort Houghton Lake, United States

    Poplars Lake Life Resort

    Resort. Poplars Lake Life Resort provides beachfront accommodation in Houghton Lake. The resort also features free WiFi and free private parking. Rooms are complete with a private bathroom fitted with a shower, the rooms at the resort have a flat-screen TV and air conditioning, and certain rooms have a terrace. Show full description

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  • 25 Delamar Traverse City Traverse City, United States

    Delamar Traverse City

    **** Hotel. Located in Traverse City, a few steps from Sunset Park Beach, Delamar Traverse City has accommodations with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a fitness center and a private beach area. Featuring a bar, the hotel is close to several noted attractions, around a 13-minute walk from City Opera House Historical Marker and around 0.7 miles from Clinch Park. Show full description Guest review score 8.9, rooms from around $1151.

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  • 26 Breakers Resort - Lakeside Saint Ignace, United States

    Breakers Resort - Lakeside

    *** Hotel. This beachfront hotel on Lake Huron features private lake access and free WiFi access in every guest room. Ferries to Mackinac Island can be reached in 10 minutes’ drive. A flat-screen cable TV is provided in every room at Breakers Resort - Lakeside. Show full description

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  • 27 Holiday Inn Express & Suites Oscoda by IHG Oscoda, United States

    Holiday Inn Express & Suites Oscoda by IHG

    *** Hotel. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Oscoda by IHG is located on the beachfront in Oscoda, a 3-minute walk from Oscoda Beach Park. Featuring a fitness center, this 3-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with a private bathroom. In addition to free WiFi, the property also has a sun terrace as well as an indoor pool. Show full description

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  • 28 Nader's Motel & Suites Ludington, United States

    Nader's Motel & Suites

    **** Hotel. Situated in Ludington, 400 metres from Stearns Park Beach, Nader's Motel & Suites features accommodation with free bikes, free private parking, an outdoor swimming pool and a shared lounge. Among the facilities at this property are a shared kitchen and free shuttle service, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The hotel has a garden and provides a barbecue. Show full description Guest review score 8.3, rooms from around $67.

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  • 29 Holiday Inn Express St. Ignace-Lake Front by IHG Saint Ignace, United States

    Holiday Inn Express St. Ignace-Lake Front by IHG

    *** Hotel. Located in Saint Ignace, Holiday Inn Express St. Ignace-Lake Front by IHG offers beachfront accommodations a 18-minute walk from Kiwanis Beach and facilities like a casino. This 3-star hotel offers a 24-hour front desk, a business center and free WiFi. Show full description

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  • 30 The Lake Huron Resort Oscoda, United States

    The Lake Huron Resort

    Resort. Situated in Oscoda, 2 km from Oscoda Beach Park, The Lake Huron Resort features accommodation with free bikes, free private parking, a private beach area and a shared lounge. The property provides BBQ facilities and free WiFi throughout the property. The rooms are fitted with air conditioning, a fridge, a microwave, a coffee machine, a shower, free toiletries and a desk. Show full description

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  • 31 Stefan's R&R Resort Lincoln Junction, United States

    Stefan's R&R Resort

    Hotel. Stefan's R&R Resort is located on the beachfront in Lincoln Junction. There's a playground and guests can use free WiFi and free private parking. Complete with a private bathroom equipped with a shower, all guest rooms at the hotel have a flat-screen TV and air conditioning, and some rooms will provide you with a seating area. Show full description

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  • 32 Ramada by Wyndham Mackinaw City Waterfront Mackinaw City, United States

    Ramada by Wyndham Mackinaw City Waterfront

    ** Hotel. Located in Mackinaw City, within 1.1 miles of Mackinaw City Beach and 7.3 miles of Mackinac Bridge, Ramada by Wyndham Mackinaw City Waterfront has accommodations with a private beach area and free WiFi throughout the property as well as free private parking for guests who drive. Show full description

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  • 33 AmericInn by Wyndham Saint Ignace Lakefront Saint Ignace, United States

    AmericInn by Wyndham Saint Ignace Lakefront

    ** Hotel. Located on 700 feet of Lake Huron property, guests can enjoy balcony views of Lake Huron and Mackinac Island from each room. This property offers a free high-speed WiFi, heated indoor pool, two whirlpool tubs and a sauna. Each spacious room enjoys views over the lake, free internet access, and free local calls. This is a beachfront hotel. Show full description

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  • 34 Lake Huron Beach Suite Fort Gratiot-Port Huron Fort Gratiot, United States

    Beach: Lake Huron Beach Suite Fort Gratiot-Port Huron

    Guest house. Set in Fort Gratiot, within 15 km of Port Huron Museum and 48 km of Memphis Central Station, Lake Huron Beach Suite Fort Gratiot-Port Huron offers accommodation with a terrace and free WiFi throughout the property as well as free private parking for guests who drive. 6.5 km from Keewahdin and 6. Show full description Guest review score 9.0

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  • 35 Beach House Lakeside Cottages Mackinaw City, United States

    Beach: Beach House Lakeside Cottages

    *** Holiday park. Just 7 minutes’ walk from Mackinac Island Ferry, this cottage, just off the beach, features a kitchenette. A heated indoor pool and hot tub are located on site. Free Wi-Fi and cable TV with movie channels are featured at The Beach House. Show full description

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  • 36 Lakeshore Motel Ice Lake Iron River, United States

    Beach: Lakeshore Motel Ice Lake

    Motel. Facing the beachfront in Iron River, Lakeshore Motel Ice Lake features a private beach area. The motel also provides free WiFi and free private parking. Complete with a private bathroom equipped with a shower and free toiletries, guest rooms at the motel have a flat-screen TV and air conditioning, and selected rooms have a balcony. Show full description Guest review score 9.4, rooms from around $207.

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  • 37 AmericInn by Wyndham Silver City Silver City, United States

    Beach: AmericInn by Wyndham Silver City

    *** Motel. Situated within 9.3 km of White Pine and 10 km of Green, AmericInn by Wyndham Silver City provides rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Silver City. The property is located 11 km from Carp Lake Landing, 12 km from Nonesuch and 15 km from Buckshot Landing. The accommodation features an indoor pool, free WiFi throughout the property and a 24-hour front desk. A continental breakfast is available each morning at the motel. Spa and wellness facilities including a sauna and a hot tub are at guests' disposal during their stay at AmericInn by Wyndham Silver City. Activities such as hiking, skiing, fishing can be enjoyed in the surroundings, and guests can relax along the beachfront. Ontonagon County Airport is 17 km from the accommodation, while Ontonagon County is 17 km from the property. The nearest airport is Gogebic-Iron County, 79 km from AmericInn by Wyndham Silver City, and the property offers a free airport shuttle service. Guest review score 8.4, rooms from around $165.

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  • 38 Pinestead Reef Resort Traverse City, United States

    Beach: Pinestead Reef Resort

    **** Aparthotel. Boasting 700 feet of private beach along Lake Michigan in Traverse City, these apartments are equipped with a full kitchen. Access to a sauna and hot tub are provided as part of this resort. Free Wi-Fi and a flat-screen cable TV are offered in every apartment at Pinestead Reef Resort. Show full description Guest review score 8.1, rooms from around $99.

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  • 39 The Purple Martin Lakeside Inn Bird Sanctuary on Lake Huron Rogers City, United States

    Beach: The Purple Martin Lakeside Inn Bird Sanctuary on Lake Huron

    Bed and Breakfast. The Purple Martin Lakeside Inn Bird Sanctuary on Lake Huron in Rogers City provides adults-only accommodations with a garden and barbecue facilities. The bed and breakfast provides garden views, a sun terrace, and free Wifi is available throughout the property. At the bed and breakfast, each unit includes a wardrobe. Some accommodations include a balcony with lake views, a fully equipped kitchen, and a private bathroom with walk-in shower. At the bed and breakfast, every unit has bed linen and towels. A selection of options including warm dishes, local specialities, and fresh pastries are served for the American breakfast. Guests can take advantage of yoga classes held on site. Guests at the bed and breakfast will be able to enjoy activities in and around Rogers City, like walking tours. Skiing and hiking can be enjoyed nearby, while a private beach area and ski-to-door access are also available on-site. Alpena County Regional Airport is 39 miles away.

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  • 40 The Beach Condo Unit 104 Traverse City, United States

    The Beach Condo Unit 104

    Aparthotel. Boasting a seasonal outdoor pool, The Beach Condo Unit 104 in Traverse City offers accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking for guests who drive. Accommodation is fitted with air conditioning, a fully equipped kitchen with a dining area, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with shower, free toiletries and a hairdryer. A balcony with lake views is offered in all units. Show full description Guest review score 10.0

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  • 41 Leech Lake Resort Bed & Breakfast Walker, United States

    Leech Lake Resort Bed & Breakfast

    Bed and Breakfast. Leech Lake Resort Bed & Breakfast features air-conditioned accommodations in Walker. This beachfront property offers access to a pool table, free private parking, and free Wifi. On clear days, guests can head outside to enjoy the bed and breakfast's outdoor fireplace. Show full description Guest review score 9.8, rooms from around $525.

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  • 42 Waters View Inn South Haven, United States

    Waters View Inn

    Bed and Breakfast. Waters View Inn offers a hot tub and air-conditioned accommodations in South Haven, a 2-minute walk from North Beach. This beachfront property offers access to free Wifi and free private parking. The accommodation features a shared kitchen and private check-in and check-out for guests. Show full description

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  • 43 Yelton Manor Bed and Breakfast South Haven, United States

    Yelton Manor Bed and Breakfast

    ***** Bed and Breakfast. Yelton Manor Bed and Breakfast provides beachfront accommodations in South Haven. Featuring a garden, the 5-star bed and breakfast has air-conditioned rooms with free Wifi, each with a private bathroom. The accommodation features room service and private check-in and check-out for guests. Show full description Guest review score 8.1, rooms from around $670.

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  • 44 Bridgeview Motel Mackinaw City, United States

    Bridgeview Motel

    ** Motel. Located on Lake Huron, this beachfront motel offers a free transfer service to Kewadin Casino 12 miles away. A heated indoor pool and outdoor pool are located on site. Free Wi-Fi is included in all rooms. Show full description

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  • 45 Brio Beach Inn Traverse City, United States

    Beach: Brio Beach Inn

    Inn. Located in Traverse City, Brio Beach Inn offers beachfront accommodations 1.8 mi from Mt Holiday Ski Area and features barbecue facilities and a beachfront patio. The property is set 6. Show full description Guest review score 8.5

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  • 46 Historic Birch Lodge and Motel Trout Lake, United States

    Beach: Historic Birch Lodge and Motel

    Lodge. Located in Trout Lake, Historic Birch Lodge and Motel has accommodations with free WiFi, air conditioning and access to a garden. There's a private bathroom with shower and free toiletries in each unit, along with a hairdryer. Hiking and fishing can be enjoyed nearby, while a private beach area and water sports facilities are also available on site. Show full description Guest review score 9.4, rooms from around $99.

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  • 47 Log Cottage on Blue Lake Kalkaska, United States

    Beach: Log Cottage on Blue Lake

    Holiday home. Log Cottage on Blue Lake is a holiday home located in Kalkaska, 30 km from Gaylord. It provides free private parking. There is a seating area, a dining area and a kitchen equipped with an oven. This is a beachfront hotel. Show full description Guest review score 9.6

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  • 48 Snyders Shoreline Inn Ludington, United States

    Beach: Snyders Shoreline Inn

    *** Inn. Located across the street from Ludington’s beaches on Lake Michigan, this Michigan inn features an outdoor pool and hot tub. Free WiFi access and views of the harbor are featured throughout. Cable TV is provided in every air-conditioned room at Snyders Shoreline Inn. This is a beachfront hotel. Show full description

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  • 49 Forested Pentwater Beachhouse -100 Ft to Shore! Pentwater, United States

    Forested Pentwater Beachhouse -100 Ft to Shore!

    Holiday home. Offering lake views, Forested Pentwater Beachhouse -100 Ft to Shore! is an accommodation located in Pentwater, 29 km from Silver Lake State Park and 6.1 km from Meisenheimer Corners. Show full description Guest review score 10.0

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  • 50 Houghton Lake Studio with Private Resort Beach! Houghton Lake, United States

    Houghton Lake Studio with Private Resort Beach!

    Apartment. Situated in Houghton Lake, just 4 km from Michelson, Houghton Lake Studio with Private Resort Beach! features beachfront accommodation with free WiFi. The property has lake views and is 4. Show full description Guest review score 10.0

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