Located in Mears, Dunes Waterfront Resort is on the waterfront, just a 3-minute walk from Craig's Cruisers Family Fun Center and a 2-minute drive from Upper Silver Lake. .This beach hotel is 1.1 mi (1.7 km) from Silver Lake State Park and 3.1 mi (5 km) from Little Sable Point Lighthouse.
What's nearby
Craig's Cruisers Family Fun Center - 3 min walk
Upper Silver Lake - 17 min walk
Silver Lake State Park - 3 min drive
Little Sable Point Lighthouse - 9 min drive
Silver Lake Sand Dunes Area Chamber of Commerce - 13 min drive
Getting around
Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker) - 66 min drive
Restaurants
McDonald's - 13 min drive
Frickin' Chicken Shack - 5 min walk
Open Hearth Grille - 10 min drive
Whippy Dip - 3 min drive
Silver Scoops Cafe and Creamery - 2 min walk
About this property
Dunes Waterfront Resort
Fun on the beach, near Craig's Cruisers Family Fun Center
Dunes Waterfront Resort offers 72 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and complimentary toiletries.
This Mears hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply).
Recreational amenities at the hotel include a private beach.
Make yourself at home in one of the 72 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and coffee/tea makers, as well as phones with free local calls.
Enjoy the recreation opportunities such as a private beach or make use of other amenities including a picnic area.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, luggage storage, and laundry facilities. Free self parking is available onsite.
Languages
English
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Free in-room WiFi has a 1-device limit
Parking and public transport
On-site parking available only on request
Free self-parking on site
Family friendly
Laundry facilities
Fridge
Conveniences
Lift
Guest services
24-hour front desk
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Business services
A meeting room
Outdoors
Picnic area
Private beachfront location
Accessibility
If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Lift
Wheelchair-accessible (may have limits)
More
Smoke-free property
Room amenities
Bedroom
Air conditioning
Bed sheets
Bathroom
Free toiletries
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Towels
Entertainment
TV channels
Flat-screen TV
Food and drink
Coffee/tea maker
Fridge
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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 2 percent for credit card payments
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
For more details, 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 October 13 and April 25.
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 17 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Cribs (infant beds) are not available
Payment types
Important information
Optional extras
Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 2 percent
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
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 onsite parking
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and outdoor lighting
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
We should mention
Free in-room WiFi has a 1-device limit
Property is also known as
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Dunes Waterfront Resort Reviews
Reviews
8.6
Excellent
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
Rating 10 - Excellent. 141 out of 259 reviews" "
10 - Excellent
141
Rating 8 - Good. 65 out of 259 reviews" "
8 - Good
65
Rating 6 - Okay. 35 out of 259 reviews" "
6 - Okay
35
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 259 reviews" "
4 - Poor
9
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2 - Terrible
9
8.8/10
Cleanliness
8.8/10
Staff & service
7.6/10
Amenities
8.4/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.0/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
6/10 Okay
Jim
18 Sept 2024
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
It was unfortunately, at the end of the season and it was apparent. I’m sure everything is fine earlier in the season but there were a few relatively minor issues now.
I did not like that there were signs everywhere threatening extra charges. I understand people take advantage of hotels and steal towels etc but the agreement you sign while checking in that details charges for everything from pets to smoking in the room was more than sufficient. It is uncomfortable and not hospitable.
Location is great! Right in the middle or everything in town and was clean. Great view of the water. The Downfall was the bed was really hard and uncomfortable and although the pool was huge, it was only 3 feet deep. Great for little kids, but not for adults wanting to unwind. Also wish they served breakfast cuz there isn’t much close by.
Areas that were close for convenience. Quite and relaxing. Only problem was whirlpool hott tub water the hott water never got hott so never got to use it which hopefully i get compensated for that!!
Chris
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
6/10 Okay
Zainab
7 Jul 2024
Liked: Staff & service
Fairly clean and friendly service. Nice to have proximity to San dunes and the lakes :) would just have to say the cleaning products smell way too strong and unpleasant, and pool area odor and cleanliness made it unusable for us.
a pretty decent pace to stay. Clean and everything worked. This is on the water with a sand beach but there a re so many boat docks that it is not real attractive, it is good for small children. There are a number of attractions and food shops within an easy walk but to g et real food you will have to drive. Nice indoor swimming pool and hot tub on the top floor.There is a small coffee pot in the room no microwave. The automatic coffee machine down the hall makes terrible coffee. I would prefer a comfortable chair to sit in rather than the typical straight dining rm chair, Overall if we were back in the area we would certainly consider staying here again.