Dunes Waterfront Resort

2.0 star property

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Hiking
Front of property
Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Hot Tub, Lakeside | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Front of property
Balcony

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • On private beach
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Business services
  • Laundry room

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, Silver Lake State Park
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Upper Silver Lake
    ‪2 min drive‬

Room options

Premier Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony, Lake View

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • Lake view
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Refrigerator

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(9 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Hot Tub, Lakeside

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Hot Tub

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Park view
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Dunes Waterfront Resort

This smoke-free hotel features a private beach, a meeting room and laundry facilities. Self parking is free. Additionally, a 24-hour front desk and a picnic area are on-site.
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).

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a private beach.
During your stay at Dunes Waterfront Resort, you're just a quick walk from Silver Lake. Features include free self-parking, plus a meeting room and laundry facilities.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • Amenities include a meeting room, laundry facilities and a lift
  • On-site recreation includes a private beach
  • Just a 3-minute walk from Craig's Cruisers Family Fun Center and a 2-minute drive from Upper Silver Lake
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.


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
  • Limited on-site self parking

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 3.5 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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 at the property

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 3.5 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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
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.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

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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Dunes Waterfront Resort Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 189 out of 342 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 87 out of 342 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 45 out of 342 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 12 out of 342 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 342 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Jeeyea

Great location and fun place to visit!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Alexander

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was very clean, staff was extremely friendly and accommodating. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Vytas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location right next to Silverlake State park
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Marissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great views, friendly staff, great stay
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Bruce

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location and staff was very helpful and friendly
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location right on the shores of Silver Lake.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Marissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff and great location and views
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Dina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great staff, clean rooms, beautiful view
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
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8/10 Good

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
great location
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Lloyd

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Nice location
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
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8/10 Good

Tammi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay little pricey
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Leann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very centrally located with a great view as the sun goes down. We enjoyed our weekend stay. Front desk staff were very sweet and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Becky

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very friendly staff, loved our stay here. Also a very convenient spot with beautiful view. Enjoyed walking next door to the coffee shop and bakery for breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Debbie Ronald

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

Silver lake trip

The location was perfect right in the middle of town accessible to everything.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Cynthia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
We loved seeing the sunsets off our balcony. Beautiful mornings too.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Gabrielle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Liked the balcony and waterfront view
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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8/10 Good

Charlotte

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was great! Staff was very nice and helpful, overall nice area!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Christi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very friendly, rooms were nice!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Denise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was so nice. Cheryl is awesome
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Cheryl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place. Would definitely stay here again!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Brian

Beautiful scenery. Hotel is a little outdated but not terrible
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

WARREZ

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely beautiful
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Debra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had no complaints. Could walk to shopping and eateries easily.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Zena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice property to stay at when visiting the dunes
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023