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Dunes Waterfront Resort

2.0 star property
Fun on the beach, near Craig's Cruisers Family Fun Center

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Dock
Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Hot Tub
Hiking
Front of property
Front of property

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • On private beach
  • Laundry
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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1180 N Shore Rd, Mears, MI, 49436
  • Place, Craig's Cruisers Family Fun Center
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Upper Silver Lake
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, Silver Lake State Park
    ‪2 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Premier Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony, Lake View

Balcony

Premier Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony, Lake View

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • 30 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Refrigerator

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Refrigerator

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Refrigerator

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Hot Tub, Lakeside

Balcony

Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Hot Tub, Lakeside

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Private indoor hot tub
Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Hot Tub

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Hot Tub

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Hot Tub

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Private indoor hot tub
Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • 30 sq m
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the area

Mears

At Dunes Waterfront Resort you'll be within just a 5-minute stroll of Craig's Cruisers Family Fun Center and within 20 minutes of Upper Silver Lake. Highlights at this beachfront hotel include a private beach and in-room free WiFi. .This beach hotel offers a 24-hour front desk, a picnic area and luggage storage. Added amenities include laundry facilities and a lift. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .Sights within a 10-minute drive of this Mears hotel include Silver Lake State Park and Little Sable Point Lighthouse.

What's nearby

  • Craig's Cruisers Family Fun Center - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Upper Silver Lake - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Silver Lake State Park - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Little Sable Point Lighthouse - 7 min drive - 5.4 km
  • Silver Lake Sand Dunes Area Chamber of Commerce - 11 min drive - 12.2 km

Getting around

  • Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker) - 66 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Frickin' Chicken Shack - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Open Hearth Grille - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Golden Sands Bucket Bar - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Lighthouse Grill & Gift Shop - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Dunes Waterfront Resort

Fun on the beach, near Craig's Cruisers Family Fun Center
A private beach is featured. Dunes Waterfront Resort offers its guests a picnic area, laundry facilities, and a lift. The front desk is open around the clock. Self parking is free.

This Mears hotel is smoke free.

  • 72 guestrooms or units
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • 1 conference room
Dunes Waterfront Resort offers 72 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit and complimentary toiletries.

This Mears hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply).

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Free in-room WiFi has a 1-device limit

Parking and transport

  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Free self parking on site

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Business services

  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • On a lake
  • On a private 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.
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

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 - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 3 per cent for credit card payments
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo identification. Guests must be 21 years old.

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between 13 October and 25 April.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children 17 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • 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.

  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 3 per cent

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
Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 21 years old.
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve on-site parking
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit and outdoor lighting
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 21 years old. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve on-site parking. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard and Discover. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit and outdoor lighting in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • Children aged 17 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Free in-room WiFi has a 1-device limit.

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Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at Dunes Waterfront Resort?

Yep, Dunes Waterfront Resort has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Dunes Waterfront Resort?

The closest beach to Dunes Waterfront Resort is Silver Lake State Park (2.1 km).

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Dunes Waterfront Resort?

No, Dunes Waterfront Resort does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Dunes Waterfront Resort?

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

Are pets allowed at Dunes Waterfront Resort?

No, pets are not allowed.

Reviews

Dunes Waterfront Resort Reviews

8.6

Excellent

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 185 out of 336 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 87 out of 336 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 44 out of 336 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 11 out of 336 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 336 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Beautiful scenery. Hotel is a little outdated but not terrible
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Rodney

Liked: Cleanliness
Old facility in a great location. Even given the time of year, it was not worth the cost of a single night rate.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Charlotte

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was great! Staff was very nice and helpful, overall nice area!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Konnie

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

Family Vacation

Dune ride
Dune Escape
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jordynn

Liked: Amenities
The front desk staff, Alisha, was incredibly nice and helpful. The hotel was SO clean. Can’t wait to come back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marissa

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff and great location and views
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marissa

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great views, friendly staff, great stay
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

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

8/10 Good

Terese

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

Good

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

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

8/10 Good

Barry

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Jeeyea, Bloomington

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Great location and fun place to visit!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Elspeth

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Good amenities but very dated and there is a musty smell in the rooms.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Brandon

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Shashi

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Frank

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast would be nice.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Terri

Travelled with family
Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort

Not worth the price

The beds were absolutely horrible. It was like sleeping on cement. The little fridge was not working and the beach access was not what they portray it to be. I would expect much more for the price we paid. We will not be returning or recommending it to anyone.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Norma Jean

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Pamela

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sheryl

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean room. Large pool but ver shallow a free breakfast would have been nice.very walkable area.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Hiral

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kate

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lindsey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025