Dunes Waterfront Resort

2.0 star property

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

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

Premier Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony, Lake View

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

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Refrigerator

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

Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Hot Tub, Lakeside

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Hot Tub

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About this property

Dunes Waterfront Resort

Beach hotel with private beach and 24-hour front desk
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 Craig's Cruisers Family Fun Center. 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

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 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 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.

Property is also known as

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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

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

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

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

Long weekend on the dunes

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Marissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Lakeview balcony was a great amenity. Rooms were outdated and didn’t have 1 consistent color scheme. Bed was uncomfortable and the mattress protector was loud like laying on a grocery bag. Front desk staff was very helpful. Hotel was great location. There was no soft screen behind curtains so if you wanted to change in the room you had to completely shut the heavy window curtain which would make the room very dark. Arcade games do not reflect accurately in the photo. Would definitely book again, but for the price it was not 5 stars.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Front desk staff was great. Clean and safe property. All shops within walking distance. Great place.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Brenda

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