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Dunes Waterfront Resort

2.0 star property
Beachfront hotel near Upper Silver Lake

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Dock
Front of property
Exterior
Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Reception

Reviews

8.6 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

Map
1180 N Shore Rd, Mears, MI, 49436
  • Craig's Cruisers Family Fun Center
    3 min walk
  • Upper Silver Lake
    17 min walk
  • Silver Lake State Park
    3 min drive
  • Ludington, MI (LDM)
    38 min drive

Room options

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

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Refrigerator

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Refrigerator

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Balcony

Premier Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony, Lake View

  • 30 sq m
  • Lake view
  • 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

  • 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

  • 30 sq m
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the area

Mears

On the beach.You'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Craig's Cruisers Family Fun Center and 2 miles (3 km) of Upper Silver Lake with a stay here. Also, Silver Lake State Park is within 2 miles (3 km) and Little Sable Point Lighthouse is within 6 miles (10 km).

What's nearby

  • Craig's Cruisers Family Fun Center - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Upper Silver Lake - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Silver Lake State Park - 3 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Little Sable Point Lighthouse - 9 min drive - 5.1 km
  • Silver Lake Sand Dunes Area Chamber of Commerce - 13 min drive - 10.6 km

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

Beachfront hotel near Upper Silver Lake
A private beach is featured. Dunes Waterfront Resort offers its guests a picnic area, laundry facilities, and an elevator. 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
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • 1 conference room
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).

Languages

English

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Refrigerator

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

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

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Cable channels
  • Flat-screen TV

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/tub combination
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Refrigerator

More

  • 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

  • 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.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property 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 2 percent

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 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
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. Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 21 years old. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite 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 each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Children 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.

Property is also known as

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Dunes Waterfront Resort Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 141 out of 259 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 65 out of 259 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 35 out of 259 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 259 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 259 reviews" "

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

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place. Would definitely stay here again!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aaron

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful clean rooms, jacuzzi tub was nice, close proximity to the dunes and beach
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Justas

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The view from balcony is amazing. Room condition is terrible. No microwaves in the rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mariam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Maggie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
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.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Mirjana

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Myndi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort
Overall Ok
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hotel sits across from Silver Lake Sand Dunes and Silver Lake, beautiful sunset!Hotel was clean and easy to walk to other locations.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
ORV and Boat rentals are very close
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Theresa

Travelled with family
No issues!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Stephanie

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Staff & service
For the price the rooms could have been more updated. The bed was very uncomfortable and small flat pillows.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christi

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very friendly, rooms were nice!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

Chris

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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!!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Zainab

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.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vytas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location, friendly staff. Will be back!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bashar

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good customer service
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Lindsay

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Check in was great , had a cleaning issue with the first room . But staff was quick to change rooms and double check with me. Again staff was excellent
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tony

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Anthony

Travelled with family
The bathroom was not good the toilet did not flush right and the water pressure for the shower was not good. It was too pricy for what we got.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Misael

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Larry

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was very nice. The indoor pool was perfect for the kids because it was 22” in the shallow end. Perfect for the kids to play in. Be careful for the kids walking near the pool though, the tile gets slippery when wet. The hotel room was well kept. Microwave is in lobby. Overall great experience!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Stayed 1 night in May 2024