Blue Water Beachfront Hotel: 492 Hotel Reviews

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Blue Water Beachfront Hotel: Hotel Reviews

Blue Water Beachfront Hotel

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Blue Water Beachfront Hotel

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909 South Huron
Mackinaw City, MI 49701

Toll-Free: 800-822-8314
64 rooms on property
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FREE Wi-Fi

FREE Indoor Waterpark

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^#13
of Mackinaw City Hotels from Traveler Reviews
Very Good

200 feet of sandy, private beach. Campfires on the Beach! One of few hotels in Mackinaw with ALL amenities on site! FREE Wireless Internet in Lobby. All Guestrooms have either King or Queen size beds. We have both Deluxe Beachfront & Economical Non-beachfront Rooms. All Rooms come standard with Refrigerator / Hair Dryers. Lakefront Guestrooms have french door opening onto private balconies with views of the Island, and the bay. Indoor Waterpark on-site.

Incredible view of Mackinac Island

Blue Water Beachfront Hotel is rated 3.8 out of 5 based on the following 492 user reviews from real surveys by real customers that actually stayed at the hotel.

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4 out of 5 stars

Blue Water Beachfront Hotel
Fairview Beachfront Inn Fred from Cadillac stayed in July 2010

Aqua Grand was fantastic. The only reason I do not give it an Outstanding is due to the limited cable access for children's programing.

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4 out of 5 stars

Blue Water Beachfront Hotel
Fairview Beachfront Inn Dennis from Coopersville stayed in October 2009

The room was great. The view was awesome. The little waterpark was cool. The only bad was the pool was closed due to heater problems so we did not get to swim or use the jucuzzi. Price wasn't to bad for a beach hotel.

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4 out of 5 stars

Blue Water Beachfront Hotel
Fairview Beachfront Inn Mark from Grandville stayed in August 2009

When I arrived at our hotel my reservation was no where to be found. They did upgrade our stay, but it was frustrating to go through the process of making a reservation and showing up and not knowing what was going on.

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5 out of 5 stars

Blue Water Beachfront Hotel
Fairview Beachfront Inn Andrew from Grand Blanc stayed in October 2010

Wonderful hotel w/a good view of Lake Huron and Mackinac Island. Waterpark/Splashpad was great, especially if you have children. It can keep them entertained for hours. The pricing of the hotel room was very reasonable, and the rooms were very neat and clean, which is a BIG plus in my book. We will definitely stay here again.

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5 out of 5 stars

Blue Water Beachfront Hotel
Fairview Beachfront Inn Laura from Jackson stayed in June 2010

Everything was wonderful! Looking forward to coming back soon!

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5 out of 5 stars

Blue Water Beachfront Hotel
Fairview Beachfront Inn Nicki L. from East Tawas stayed in June 2010

Wonderful accomodations, great staff assistance, incredible price and delicious breakfast. We are already letting our friends know what a great place to stay.

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4 out of 5 stars

Blue Water Beachfront Hotel
Fairview Beachfront Inn CATHY from SAULT STE MARIE stayed in June 2010

Good value for the price - nice pool , hot tub . We had no cold water in the taps - Close to ferry - Nice helpful staff

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4 out of 5 stars

Blue Water Beachfront Hotel
Fairview Beachfront Inn Eleni from Mishawaka stayed in July 2010

I felt that the staff was very friendly, and the rooms were large and very clean. It's a great place to stay if you don't want to spend the luxury resort price.

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5 out of 5 stars

Blue Water Beachfront Hotel
Fairview Beachfront Inn christine from Columbus stayed in July 2010

It was comfortable

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5 out of 5 stars

Blue Water Beachfront Hotel
Fairview Beachfront Inn Michael from Indianapolis stayed in June 2010

My grandsons LOVED being on the beach and having the seagulls right outside the doors waiting to be fed. They were happy the pool was so close to our room but didn't think the 'waterpark' was for their age groups (14 & 10).

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5 out of 5 stars

Blue Water Beachfront Hotel
Fairview Beachfront Inn Connie from Auburn stayed in June 2010

The staff was very friendly and helpful.I stopped in the office a few times to ask questions and directions and was very pleased with the service I received. Also I was very impressed with the honesty of the housekeeping person that took care of our room. I emptied my pocket on the bathroom counter, not realizing there were some dollar bills mixed in. The money remained there all week. Overall we were very pleased and will stay at the Aqua Grand the next time we come to Mackinaw City. Thank you.

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5 out of 5 stars

Blue Water Beachfront Hotel
Fairview Beachfront Inn Catherine from McDonough stayed in June 2010

We enjoyed our stay at the Aqua Grand. It was clean and the maid service did an excellent job of cleaning and refreshing our room. Desk personnel were friendly and helpful and curteous. Our only regret is that our stay was too short.

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4 out of 5 stars

Blue Water Beachfront Hotel
Fairview Beachfront Inn randy from Gainesville stayed in June 2010

A good deal for the money,not the most luxurious or fanciest but adequate

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4 out of 5 stars

Blue Water Beachfront Hotel
Fairview Beachfront Inn Leia from Sparta stayed in June 2010

We had a great time, great room and view. It was so nice to have the beach right there for my kids to play and the pool/waterpark still available also.

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5 out of 5 stars

Blue Water Beachfront Hotel
Fairview Beachfront Inn Faye from North Little Rock stayed in June 2010

Everything was great! Couldn't be better!

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5 out of 5 stars

Blue Water Beachfront Hotel
Fairview Beachfront Inn Jennifer from Dowagiac stayed in May 2010

The view from the room was spectacular, couldn't ask for anything better. Between the beach and the water park my childen were very entertained.

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4 out of 5 stars

Blue Water Beachfront Hotel
Fairview Beachfront Inn Kyle from Wayland stayed in June 2010

Good service, clean room, cheap rate. Nice Jacuzzi

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5 out of 5 stars

Blue Water Beachfront Hotel
Fairview Beachfront Inn Richard from Redford stayed in October 2009

The accomodations were great and the view from our rooms was excellent. We traveled with seniors and we were moved to a lower level because of them. Very accomodating staff.Great Job.

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4 out of 5 stars

Blue Water Beachfront Hotel
Fairview Beachfront Inn Joong from Novi stayed in October 2009

The price was excellent and we enjoyed pool and had a great time with my daughters. I recommended this hotel to my friend and they had a great time too. I will come back to this hotel.

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4 out of 5 stars

Blue Water Beachfront Hotel
Fairview Beachfront Inn Yongle from Shelby Twp stayed in October 2009

Good price and better service

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5 out of 5 stars

Blue Water Beachfront Hotel
Fairview Beachfront Inn Anthony from Holt stayed in August 2009

Excellent room for our family with an awesome view and all the extras.We will stay here again this year!!

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4 out of 5 stars

Blue Water Beachfront Hotel
Fairview Beachfront Inn Craig & Wendy from Larsen stayed in September 2009

We arrived very late (1:30 a.m.) and there was no parking left. We were given permission to use the 1 handicapped spot left. Possibly have a few extra parking stalls. Other than that, we really enjoyed our brief stay. Out 8 year old Granddaughter was with us, and she really enjoyed the water park. We are planning on returning with her again and staying an extra day this year. I don't think you can have a bad time while visiting Mackinaw.

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4 out of 5 stars

Blue Water Beachfront Hotel
Fairview Beachfront Inn Susan from Clarkston stayed in August 2009

The parking lots was way too small, twice we had to park at another hotel and walk to our car. The spray park was a bit of a disappointment, was mislead of what it was(more for toddlers). We also had some special guest visitors while using the hot tub...4 teenage boys mentioned they just hop around from hotel to hotel using the hot tubs and waterpark. Also, the waterpark...down the street, was a bit "babyish" for my 7 & 9 year old boys. Our room was very clean and spacious. The breakfast was fabulous and well worth the stay, but a bit confusing on what building to go to, since its combined with the hotel next door. Never did make it to the beach, but would definitely stay there again...the price on-line was a great deal.

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4 out of 5 stars

Blue Water Beachfront Hotel
Fairview Beachfront Inn William from Royal Oak stayed in September 2009

Overall the Hotel was a good deal for the money on Thursday night. We couldn't stay there the other nights as the rate nearly doubled over the Labor Day weekend.

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4 out of 5 stars

Blue Water Beachfront Hotel
Fairview Beachfront Inn cheryl from Alma stayed in August 2009

Loved the water park area staff was friendly The rooms were average not the claenest or nicest but ok parking was rediculous though there really should be assigned parking spaces you never wanted to leave the motel because when you returned you had no place to park because your spot was taken and this motel was a little too far away from town to walk especially with small children

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4 out of 5 stars

Blue Water Beachfront Hotel
Fairview Beachfront Inn Daniel from Sault Ste Marie stayed in August 2009

We were disappointed in the waterpark, but we did get tickets to a bigger indoor waterpark. The time of year we went, we were not able to use the beach, so we missed out on that. Over all the place seemed a little dated, but for the price and waterpark packages it was fine.

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5 out of 5 stars

Blue Water Beachfront Hotel
Fairview Beachfront Inn Pasqueal from Sault Ste Marie stayed in October 2009

We have a large family, 2 adults, 5 children...but they were able to accommodate us in one large double queen with an extra cot. Very willing to provide extra linens and were very helpful in finding the water park. We also loved the beach in back of the hotel and they were very friendly about letting the children play there even after we had checked out in the morning. We'll be going back again! Thanks for the opportunity to give this review.

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4 out of 5 stars

Blue Water Beachfront Hotel
Fairview Beachfront Inn Tricia from Hanover stayed in August 2009

The Beach was Nicer than the Hotels to the South of the Aqua Grand, It was with-in walking distance to all the sights, My son Did enjoy the Water-works. But We did have a hard time with NOT having an elevator, But now we know for Future visits!

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4 out of 5 stars

Blue Water Beachfront Hotel
Fairview Beachfront Inn Jude from Westland stayed in August 2009

It was a beautiful room with an awesome view. We had some issues with some of the appliances in the room, otherwise we really enjoyed Mackinaw!!!

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5 out of 5 stars

Blue Water Beachfront Hotel
Fairview Beachfront Inn Linda from Gladwin stayed in August 2009

We had one of the newer rooms on the lake. It was very nice for the money. The only drawback was being on the third floor and no elevator!

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4 out of 5 stars

Blue Water Beachfront Hotel
Fairview Beachfront Inn Patricia from Saint Charles stayed in August 2009

It was a nice room. It was good to be on the water side of the Inn.The microwave and sm. refrigerator really came in handy. The room was fairly clean. I was a little disappointed about the lack of information from the front desk concerning the wristbands for the waterpark at the other hotel...I believe it was called Pirates Cove or something like that We were never informed that the wristbands were only valid for the day we checked in , so my children were unable to use them. When they are disappointed I am also.

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4 out of 5 stars

Blue Water Beachfront Hotel
Fairview Beachfront Inn Lynn from Fenton stayed in October 2009

Wish the waterpark was open later.

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5 out of 5 stars

Blue Water Beachfront Hotel
Fairview Beachfront Inn Brooke from Burton stayed in August 2009

The room was nice with a great view, but honestly only slept there. The breakfast was nice, really liked the waffles.The staff was friendly and the pool/hottub was nice. The water park pass for our child was awesome, she loved it. We spent 2 days there 1 on the Island and had good weather. The only thing that could have been better was if it was cheaper, but it was fairly priced and we all loved every minute. I love how friendly everyone is in Mackinaw, thank you.

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4 out of 5 stars

Blue Water Beachfront Hotel
Fairview Beachfront Inn Cynthia from Omer stayed in August 2009

We had a great time!! The room was very nice. We enjoyed going to both places for water fun

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3 out of 5 stars

Blue Water Beachfront Hotel
Fairview Beachfront Inn Donald from Baltimore stayed in September 2010

It was not special but nice and clean/the beach was not not overly appealing. the rate was right about where i could afford to stay several days. the control on the heater was to hard to find.

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3 out of 5 stars

Blue Water Beachfront Hotel
Fairview Beachfront Inn Miyata from Oak Forest stayed in August 2009

It was a fun place.

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4 out of 5 stars

Blue Water Beachfront Hotel
Fairview Beachfront Inn Becky from Mt. Pleasant stayed in August 2009

The rooms were a little old and outdated, but the lake view was fabulous! The splash park was small but lots of fun, and the hot tub was great--it was right in the splash park so you could relax in the hot tub and watch the kids play. We didn't end up using the bigger pool, but it was nice to have that option. Overall we really enjoyed our stay.

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4 out of 5 stars

Blue Water Beachfront Hotel
Fairview Beachfront Inn Thomas from Galien stayed in September 2009

We had a very nice stay. The staff was friendly and very helpful. We would stay there again.

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4 out of 5 stars

Blue Water Beachfront Hotel
Fairview Beachfront Inn Paula from Corona stayed in August 2009

While not fancy, it gave us what we needed, a clean room, and a place to sleep. Good for the price.

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4 out of 5 stars

Blue Water Beachfront Hotel
Fairview Beachfront Inn Jennifer from Williamston stayed in August 2009

The rates were very reasonable. Great area, very quiet. Loved the indoor water park and also thought it was very nice to get complimentary tickets to another water park in the area. Room was very clean, no issue what so ever. Will definitely be going back.

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4 out of 5 stars

Blue Water Beachfront Hotel
Fairview Beachfront Inn Linda from Royal Oak stayed in August 2009

We really weren't there that much but we did really enjoy the breakfast that was provided and my granddaughters enjoyed the pool & hot tub very much.I would definately stay there again.

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4 out of 5 stars

Blue Water Beachfront Hotel
Fairview Beachfront Inn James from Chicago stayed in August 2009

Everything was as was advertised and then some. The staff was very courteous. The restraunt was very good. The free breakfast hit the spot. This was only the third time we have visited Mackinac Island in the last 25 years and each time we have stayed at this motel. We have recommended this place to our friends.

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