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Waters Edge Motel

2.5 star property
Beachfront motel in Alpena with free parking

Photo gallery for Waters Edge Motel

On the beach
BBQ/picnic Area
Cottage, 1 Bedroom, Kitchen
Exterior
Room, 1 Queen Bed, Kitchenette

Reviews

5.4 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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1000 State Street, Alpena, MI, 49707
  • Place, Lee's Miniature Golf
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Northern Lights Arena
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Airport, Alpena, MI (APN-Alpena County Regional)
    ‪14 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • 51 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Cottage, 1 Bedroom, Kitchen

Cottage, 1 Bedroom, Kitchen

Cottage, 1 Bedroom, Kitchen

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Kitchen
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • 74 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Room, 1 Queen Bed, Kitchenette

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Kitchenette

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Kitchenette

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Kitchenette
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • 51 sq m
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed, Kitchenette

Room, 1 King Bed, Kitchenette

Room, 1 King Bed, Kitchenette

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Kitchenette
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • 51 sq m
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Cottage, 4 Bedrooms

Cottage, 4 Bedrooms

Highlights

Separate dining area
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Kitchen
Fridge
Dishwasher
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
  • 167 sq m
  • 4 bedrooms
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 9
  • 4 Queen Beds

About the area

Alpena

At Waters Edge Motel you'll be within steps of Lee's Miniature Golf and Blair Street Park. Highlights at this beachfront motel include in-room free WiFi and free high-speed Internet. .This beach motel has free WiFi in public areas and a picnic area. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .Sights within a 15-minute walk of this Alpena motel include Lake Huron and Starlite Beach.
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What's nearby

  • Lee's Miniature Golf - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Starlite Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary - 4 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Thunder Bay River Lighthouse - 5 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Northern Lights Arena - 6 min drive - 4.7 km

Getting around

  • Alpena, MI (APN-Alpena County Regional) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Pompeyo’s Mexican Grill - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪JJ's Steak & Pizza House - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Domino's Pizza - ‬16 min walk

About this property

Waters Edge Motel

Beachfront motel in Alpena with free parking
Waters Edge Motel offers its guests a picnic area. Public spaces have free WiFi. Self parking is free.
  • 12 guestrooms or units
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Outdoor picnic space
Waters Edge Motel offers 12 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and free toiletries. Guests can make use of the in-room fridges and microwaves. Bathrooms include a shower.

This Alpena motel provides complimentary wired and 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 and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

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

Family friendly

  • Free rollaway/extra bed
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • On the beach
  • 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.
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Free rollaway/extra bed

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
  • Ceiling fan

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 7 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - 7 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 7 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Free rollaway/extra beds!
  • 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
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 and Discover.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Waters Edge Motel?

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

Is parking available at Waters Edge Motel?

Yep, Waters Edge Motel has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Waters Edge Motel?

Yep, Waters Edge Motel is a short 5-minute walk from Starlite Beach.

Is Waters Edge Motel family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as a picnic area, as well as free extra beds in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that Waters Edge Motel is a hit with families.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Waters Edge Motel?

No, Waters Edge Motel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Waters Edge Motel?

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

Are pets allowed at Waters Edge Motel?

No, pets are not allowed.

Reviews

Waters Edge Motel Reviews

5.4

6.2/10

Cleanliness

6.0/10

Staff & service

5.0/10

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 1 out of 18 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 18 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 18 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 18 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 18 reviews

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Bea, ann arbor MI

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Alpena beach motel

Great location near a good beach. Decent appliances, good tv and ceiling fan. BUT, needs serious upgrades! Very tired carpet, linoleum, cabinets. Kitchenette cabinets stuck shut. Overall, a gloomy room.

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

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

NEVER AGAIN

My husband and I had the WORST experience, and we will never go back. After confirming our reservation the DAY BEFORE (we were assured if we made it there by 7 our room would be ready), the "manager" gave our room away to another couple. We didn't find out until we had drive 5.5 hours to get there. Oh, and there was NOTHING available at any other hotel around until we drove to Mackinaw City. So, being tired, hungry, and angry, we had to drive another 1.5 hours to find a place to stay. The "Manager" did offer to have us stay with him (no thank you) or stay with another person in the house nearby (H#@$ no thank you) or loan us a tent to camp (f%&# you). Worst experience ever, and I felt like we were in a bad National Lampoons Vacation movie. RUN AWAY

6/10 Okay

KC, Fenton, MI

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness

Affordable with beautiful view

The hotel staff was very welcoming and friendly. I would have liked the room to be a little bit cleaner but you get what you pay for. Bed was very comfortable!

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
They overbooked and bumped us after 1 night, no tv, no phone, no frig, no wi-fi

6/10 Okay

margaret, MI

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

close to the beach

It was a small clean room, no extras like chairs for the table or a coffee pot. Used the microwave and fridge. bathroom was nice, towels furnished, more when requested. beds were comfortable and room was clean. Beach was nice, fire pit and was beach was raked after a storm and nice for the kids to play on and in the water. No breakfast offered, just suggestions for places to go. Personally would not stay there again.

10/10 Excellent

Christy, St Johns, MI

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

Relaxing atmosphere, just steps from the beach.

Booked the 'Little House' for a few days away with my two teenagers. Was a separate building, with king sized bed and pull out sofa, full kitchen and table to sit and eat, and bathtub with relaxing jets. Plenty of room for the three of us, would be great for a family if planning on staying for more than a night or two. Had a private beach entrance, with a fire pit available to the motel guests, that was at the end of the city public beach. Several other parks nearby, as well as playgrounds, accessible by sidewalk that winds along the shoreline. Was a beautiful area, friendly people everywhere we went, great food recommended by the motel staff at local restaurants. The town itself has wonderful history, with signs and historical markers along a designated path that winds thru town. Was very relaxing for all of us, definitely somewhere we will go back to.

6/10 Okay

Dave, Northville, MI

Close to beach

The motel is in town right on the beach near a park. Rooms still need an update. Owner is friendly.

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Nice location on lake, no frills

Overnight stay in summer business trip

6/10 Okay

Sandra, Troy, MI

Liked: Room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Water's Edge Motel

Nothing fancy. The room had a small bathroom, full kitchen (although sparse with cooking supplies, etc. and was right on a beautiful beach. Bring beach chairs as there was only one that was not broken. Close to town but not really walking distance. Alpena has some good-great restaurants and very nice parks.

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

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

What Stay!!!!

Waited 2 hours in the parking lot for someone to show up and check us in, manager of motel left a not on locked office door to call his cell phone, when we called it went to voice mail. Same happened to another couple that waited with us, employee's of store next door tried to help by calling owner, he told them he would contact manager, owner or manager never showed. Lucky for us with the help of a friend we were able to get a room else where on the 4th of July weekend. The other couple got help from hotels.com, two other men showed up talked to us and left!

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

room preparation for guests

Room and bed were clean, no glasses in bath room, no wash cloths in bath room, shower didn't work. Room worked for one night which was all we could get in town because all sold out

8/10 Good

Lloyd

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

American owened and operated!

3 day business trip to buy a house. Hotel was superb and house hunting went well.

8/10 Good

Robert, Bay City

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Very reasonable on price! With a nice beach front view. In the middle of the city. I would recommend to anyone.

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Just OK.

This is a mom and pops motel. Nothing fancy for sure. Price was ok. The sheets on the bed was old and cheep. Little beaded material, felt like I was sleeping in sand.

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

2/10 Terrible

Rhonda, Detroit

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

THE WORST PLACE EVER

DISGUSTING! NEVER STAY HERE! Had hair on the bed sheets, pillows, and towels....this was the WORST place I have EVER stayed at! DO NOT STAY HERE!!! I WANT A REFUND!

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Good spot on the Beach

This was a last minute find when I had no place to stay. It had everything I wanted though. King size bed, cozy knotty pine look, wifi (we brought the Roku up to watch Netflix) and maybe 20 paces to the water. Bed wasn't the most comfortable but that's not a big deal to me. Could use a few fixes (i.e. the towel rack almost came off the wall) but I would stay again!

6/10 Okay

ann arbor, mi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Nice hotel by the water

Manager - Charlie- was particularly accommodating - I really appreciated that. Older, but clean and comfortable - a bit noisy next to mini golf and Dairy Queen, but nice view of the water and nice little beach for swimming -very pleasant in morning - quiet watching the sun rise.