The Beachfront Hotel Guide 
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 Upper Peninsula Michigan. I hope you will like it!
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1 Drummond Island Resort & Conference Center Drummond, United States
Resort. Featuring a fitness centre and bar, as well as a restaurant, Drummond Island Resort & Conference Center 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 $119.
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2 Baymont by Wyndham St. Ignace Lakefront Saint Ignace, United States
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Featuring free WiFi, Baymont by Wyndham St. Ignace Lakefront offers pet-friendly accommodation in Saint Ignace, 10 km from Mackinac Island. Complementary breakfast is served daily.
The rooms come with a flat screen TV with cable channels, working desk, and ironing facilities. A coffee maker and safety deposits are also provided in each room. Some units include a seating area where you can relax. All rooms are fitted with a private bathroom.
Guests will find a 24-hour front desk at Baymont by Wyndham St. Ignace Lakefront, along with an indoor pool and fitness center. Free on-site parking and free WiFi is offered to all guests. Guests can enjoy various activities in the surroundings, including golfing, fishing and Kewadin Casino. This is a beachfront hotel.
Guest review score 6.9
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3 Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham St. Ignace Lakefront Saint Ignace, United States
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Just off the shores of Lake Huron and less than 3 miles from ferries to Mackinac Island, the Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham St. Ignace Lakefront offers guest rooms with free WiFi.
A satellite TV is included in every guest room at Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham St. Ignace Lakefront. Some rooms feature balconies and large glass windows that overlook the lake.
BBQ facilities and a picnic area are also provided on site at Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham St. Ignace Lakefront.
Kewadin Casino and the Mackinac County Airport are within 1 mile of this hotel. The Mackinac Bridge and Straits State Park are less than 3 miles away. This is a beachfront hotel.
Guest review score 6.8
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4 Breakers Resort - Lakeside Saint Ignace, United States
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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. Featuring a bath or shower, private bathrooms also come with a hairdryer, iron, and ironing facilities. Refrigerator and coffee/tea making facilities are included in every room. Some rooms feature a balcony with lake views.
A complementary full breakfast with eggs, sausage, fruit, and more is served at this property. An indoor pool and hot tub are offered for guest relaxation at Lakeside Breakers Resort. For additional convenience, a 24-hour front desk and free parking are also included.
Deer Ranch is 10 km away, along with Emmet County Airport is only 40 km from the hotel. The Kewadin Casino can be reached in 10 minutes’ drive.
Guest review score 8.4
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5 Quality Inn Lakefront Saint Ignace, United States
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Welcome to Quality Inn Lakefront, ideally located on the shores of Lake Huron. The Straits of Mackinac attractions that are accessible from this Saint Ignace hotel include Mackinac Island, the Mackinac Bridge and Soo Locks.
Other popular nearby attractions include Tahquamenon Falls State Park, Father Marquette Historical Park, the Agawa Canyon Train Tour and the Kewadin Casino.
The Mackinac Island Airport is one mile and the Emmet County Airport is 20 miles from the hotel. There are also several shops, a variety of restaurants and a ferry located nearby. Local restaurants include Al's Pancake House and the Dockside Restaurant.
Hotel amenities include free continental breakfast, free airport transportation, free local calls, indoor heated pool and whirlpool spa, private beach.
Business travelers of this Saint Ignace hotel will appreciate access to copy and fax services. Every room has a breathtaking balcony view of Mackinac Island.
The hotel also has picnic and playground areas. Private balconies are available. Connecting rooms can be requested.
Guest review score 8.3
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6 Miller's Cottages Ontonagon, United States
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Located off the shores of Lake Superior, these self-catering cottages are nestled in the woods and feature full kitchens. Free WiFi is offered, and Porcupine Mountains State Park is 28 minutes’ drive away.
Outdoor BBQ facilities and a picnic area are included with every cottage at Peterson’s Cottages. Guests can relax by the cable TV in the living area. Featuring a bath or shower, private bathrooms also come with towels.
Biking and snowmobiling trails surround Ontonagon’s Peterson’s Cottages. An array of activities can be enjoyed on site or in the surroundings, including canoeing. Other facilities offered at the property include a children's playground and laundry facilities. The property offers free parking.
The Ontonagon Country Historical Museum is 4 km away. Lake Gogebic can be reached in 30 minutes’ drive. This is a beachfront hotel.
Guest review score 9.3,
rooms from around $120.
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7 Holiday Inn Express Lake Front - St Ignace, an IHG Hotel Saint Ignace, United States
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Featuring an indoor pool and fitness centre, this lakefront Northern Michigan hotel is less than 5 minutes’ drive to Shepler’s Mackinac Island Ferry and Mackinac Fudge shop. Free Wi-Fi is offered in all rooms
Offering cable TV, this room includes a desk and an en suite bathroom. Select rooms feature Lake Huron views or a spa bath at Saint Ignace Holiday Inn Express.
A complimentary breakfast is provided daily. Guests’ can relax in the sauna onsite at Holiday Inn Express Saint Ignace. A fitness centre is also onsite.
The entrance to Sault Ste. Marie State Forest Area is 10 minutes’ away. Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore is 150 miles away at Saint Ignace Holiday Inn Express. This is a beachfront hotel.
Guest review score 8.2
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8 Bavarian Haus Lakefront Inn Saint Ignace, United States
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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 of the bright and spacious rooms enjoys beautiful views over the lake, free internet access, and free local calls. Rooms also feature a private bathroom with hairdryer, as well as a coffee maker, cable TV, and refrigerator.
An exercise room is provided at Bavarian Haus Lakefront Inn, along with 2 sundecks for guests to sunbathe on, as well as a volleyball area.
A complimentary breakfast is served each day , which also features scenic views over the lake.
Free parking is available at Lakefront Bavarian Haus Inn, as well as room for truck and bus parking. A free shuttle is provided to Mackinac Island Ferries and Kewadin Shores Casino. Fort Michilimackinac State Park is just 6.9 miles away, while Thunder Falls Family Water Park is 9.2 miles from the inn. This is a beachfront hotel.
Guest review score 7.9
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9 Lakeshore Motel Ice Lake Iron River, United States
Motel. Located in Iron River, within 2.3 km of Virgil Location and 2.7 km of Stambaugh, Lakeshore Motel Ice Lake provides accommodation with a private beach area and as well as free private parking for guests who drive. All rooms feature a flat-screen TV with cable channels and a private bathroom. The air-conditioned rooms provide a lake view and come with a desk and free WiFi. At the motel, each room includes a balcony. All units will provide guests with a microwave. Lakeshore Motel Ice Lake offers a continental or à la carte breakfast. Guests at the accommodation will be able to enjoy activities in and around Iron River, like skiing and cycling. Rogers Location is 2.9 km from Lakeshore Motel Ice Lake, while Stambaugh Airport is 3.5 km away. The nearest airport is Ford Airport, 74 km from the motel. Guest review score 8.6, rooms from around $101.
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10 AmericInn by Wyndham Silver City Silver City, United States
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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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11 Historic Birch Lodge and Motel Trout Lake, United States
Lodge. Situated in Trout Lake, 10 km from Ozark and 14 km from Caffey, Historic Birch Lodge and Motel features accommodation with free WiFi, air conditioning, a garden and water sports facilities. There is a private bathroom with shower and free toiletries in each unit, along with a hairdryer. Hiking, fishing and canoeing are possible within the area, and the lodge offers a private beach area. Caffey Corner is 15 km from Historic Birch Lodge and Motel, while Cordell is 15 km from the property. The nearest airport is Chippewa County International Airport, 51 km from the accommodation. Guest review score 9.4, rooms from around $99.
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12 Walleye Lodge Bergland, United States
Lodge. Nestled on the north shore of Lake Gogebic in the upper peninsula of Michigan, Walleye Lodge is located in Bergland and offers a garden and lakefront deck with a barbecue and firepit. Free WiFi is provided throughout the property. The accommodation is equipped with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. A microwave and fridge are also offered, as well as a coffee machine. Some units also have a kitchen, equipped with a toaster. There is a private bathroom with a hairdryer in every unit. Bed linen is featured. Walleye Lodge also includes a sun terrace. Guests can enjoy various activities in the surroundings, including skiing, fishing and canoeing. Free private parking is available on site. This is a beachfront hotel. Guest review score 7.8, rooms from around $153.
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