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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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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5 out of 5 stars

Blue Water Beachfront Hotel
Fairview Beachfront Inn Lewis from Midland stayed in September 2011

I needed a room that was wheelchair accesible (they did not have), so they sent me to their sister hotel "Beach Vista Bridge" and it was outstanding, I will definatly be staying again. Awesome service and Awesome view

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4 out of 5 stars

Blue Water Beachfront Hotel
Fairview Beachfront Inn barbara from Pontiac stayed in September 2011

We had a large family group. There were 8 of us. We were lucky to get the a 3 room suite. My sister and her husband took a room. I shared a room with children and the others used the 2 bedroom. This gave us plenty of space and losts of bathrooms when we all needed to get ready to go. The location was nice. The pool was fun and the breakfast was right next door. My only comment on the room it would be nice to have a hook on the wall in the bathroom for robe or clothes. Barbara Graham

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4 out of 5 stars

Blue Water Beachfront Hotel
Fairview Beachfront Inn Patty from Grand Rapids stayed in September 2011

I think this hotel needs re-evaluate their definition of "kitchenette". I do not think they should be allowed to claim this on their description if they do not have more than just a refrigerator and a microwave.

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4 out of 5 stars

Blue Water Beachfront Hotel
Fairview Beachfront Inn Thomas from S. Rockwood stayed in September 2011

We found our original room (1st floor) to be very damp and dingy. We requested a room elsewhere and they moved us to the floor above and we were satisfied. The 1st floor rooms are partially below ground.

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5 out of 5 stars

Blue Water Beachfront Hotel
Fairview Beachfront Inn Tonia from West Branch stayed in September 2011

We had a beachfront balcony room and it was great. We brought our two children and visited the indoor waterparks at the sister hotels as well. A great time for the whole family!!! Cant wait to come back again.

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4 out of 5 stars

Blue Water Beachfront Hotel
Fairview Beachfront Inn CAROL from MT PLEASANT stayed in September 2011

The room was very roomy and comfortable. We did not have any towels in our room when we arrived. We had to go to a different building for breakfast.

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4 out of 5 stars

Blue Water Beachfront Hotel
Fairview Beachfront Inn Jeff from Lansing stayed in September 2011

Good breakfast, clean room, convenient to town

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4 out of 5 stars

Blue Water Beachfront Hotel
Fairview Beachfront Inn Patrick from Clinton Township stayed in September 2011

The room was VERY clean and updated. We had a beautiful view of the lake. The front desk staff was courteous. We were able to check in early and even get a late check out the next morning. Great hotel for the price. Will definitely go back!

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4 out of 5 stars

Blue Water Beachfront Hotel
Fairview Beachfront Inn Carol from Ada stayed in August 2011

The room was clean, but it was never cleaned until late in the day, even though we were gone most of the day so that they could service the room.

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4 out of 5 stars

Blue Water Beachfront Hotel
Fairview Beachfront Inn Alan from Jackson stayed in August 2011

The hotel was fine. The room was spacious and the location was good. They had some nice perks with respect to different water parks. It could have been a little cleaner but it was a good place for the price we paid.

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5 out of 5 stars

Blue Water Beachfront Hotel
Fairview Beachfront Inn SUSAN from Grand Ledge stayed in August 2011

Everyone was very nive. Our air conditioning wasn't working very well, and we called the front desk and they has someone there within 10 minutes. He couldn't get it working very good, and it was 10:00 at night, so he brought us a fan, and the next day they got it fix perfect.

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5 out of 5 stars

Blue Water Beachfront Hotel
Fairview Beachfront Inn Lisa from Prudenville stayed in August 2011

Clean rooms,friendly staff. good times

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4 out of 5 stars

Blue Water Beachfront Hotel
Fairview Beachfront Inn Daryl from Swartz Creek stayed in August 2011

It was clean and comfortable and a good value for the rate. I would stay there again.

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4 out of 5 stars

Blue Water Beachfront Hotel
Fairview Beachfront Inn Sherri from Grand Rapids stayed in August 2011

The rates were excellent for this room. Basic amenities and very clean. Balcony and view of the beach wonderful. Staff was great. Hotel had lots of amenities (pool, water park, spa). Breakfast was just okay and though next door, was not inconvenient. A few bothersome issues: climbing four flights of stairs to get to our room; the heating/cooling system was difficult to regulate. Otherwise, great stay at a great price.

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5 out of 5 stars

Blue Water Beachfront Hotel
Fairview Beachfront Inn Marie from Milan stayed in August 2011

My husband and I had never stayed at the Fairview Beachfront Inn until recently. I can safely say that we WILL return. This hotel was a GREAT value. We had a room overlooking the lake, beach access and the indoor water park was great. My Son loved it. The breakfast buffet was at the hotel next door, however, it was very convenient and, unlike other hotels, had plenty of seating as well as an outdoor patio. Overall, we were VERY pleased with our choice to stay there while in Mackinaw City and we will be back next summer.

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4 out of 5 stars

Blue Water Beachfront Hotel
Fairview Beachfront Inn JOSEPH from HOWELL stayed in August 2011

GOOD BUT GOOD USE SOME MORE UP KEEP

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4 out of 5 stars

Blue Water Beachfront Hotel
Fairview Beachfront Inn Lori from JENISON stayed in August 2011

Nice location and nice room.

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4 out of 5 stars

Blue Water Beachfront Hotel
Fairview Beachfront Inn Rachel from Wausau stayed in August 2011

Wonderful view and beach! The staff was very helpful and professional. Close breakfast area with adequate choices for adults and kids. Our room could have used some TLC in the bathroom (shower knob came off in our hand and the drain didn't work in the tub!). The bathroom would have been an issue if we were staying more than one night.

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5 out of 5 stars

Blue Water Beachfront Hotel
Fairview Beachfront Inn LADONNA from Lima stayed in August 2011

Very Nice and Clean for the value good rates

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4 out of 5 stars

Blue Water Beachfront Hotel
Fairview Beachfront Inn James from Grand Rapids stayed in August 2011

This hotel would have been outstanding if they could have got us in are room sooner. We showed up early and asked if our room was ready. Our room was made availible to us only 30mins early. I felt they could have won big points if they would have clean and made it availible sooner. It was wonderful to have acess to all the waterparks. The location and price was wonderful. The neighbor hotels breakfast was just wonderful and it was nice how all hotels welcomed others from other hotels. I feel all hotels invovled in the waterparks and breakfast should also get this this review.

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3 out of 5 stars

Blue Water Beachfront Hotel
Fairview Beachfront Inn Randall from Middlebury stayed in August 2011

Lock to the door to our room was damaged and hard to turn. Still using keys. Breakfast was not in the hotel but next door and crowded because of serving two hotels. hotel was nothing fancy.

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5 out of 5 stars

Blue Water Beachfront Hotel
Fairview Beachfront Inn Kimberly from Hamilton stayed in August 2011

Our room was very clean with a beautiful view of Lake Huron. We also enjoyed the flexibility for the swimming facilities. The water slide is very fun!

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4 out of 5 stars

Blue Water Beachfront Hotel
Fairview Beachfront Inn Kobak from Oxford stayed in August 2011

When we first arrived, the man at the front desk would not even acknowledge me for 2 to 3 minutes. The lady turned around and immediately greeted me and helped check me in. The rest of the trip was great. The cleaning staff was very kind and helpful!!

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5 out of 5 stars

Blue Water Beachfront Hotel
Fairview Beachfront Inn Robert from Holt stayed in August 2011

A couple of our plug sockets in our room did not work but everything else was great.

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4 out of 5 stars

Blue Water Beachfront Hotel
Fairview Beachfront Inn Lori from Alto Pass stayed in August 2011

Could not lock screen on sliding door to beach front. Screen would not open or shut . We booked 3 rooms and all had the same problem. Otherwise not bad. Enjoyed the breakfast buffet, could had a few more choices. would like to see a discount when booking more than one room. Thanks for a grt stay

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4 out of 5 stars

Blue Water Beachfront Hotel
Fairview Beachfront Inn Carpenter from Washington stayed in August 2011

The location is why I rated the hotel good. This hotel has a nice beach and the price is very reasonable. If it didn't have the nice beachfront I would have rated it average. I think they could make the beachfront more inviting with nice chairs and keep it organized. Regarding the rooms I think it would be very easy to make them more inviting with newer bedding. Overall we had a wonderful time in Mackinaw City and Mackinac Island!

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5 out of 5 stars

Blue Water Beachfront Hotel
Fairview Beachfront Inn Patrick from Auburn stayed in August 2011

We had a great time. The view of the lake was very nice. The pool and hot tub were very relaxing. The breakfast buffet was also very good. We would definately stay again.

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4 out of 5 stars

Blue Water Beachfront Hotel
Fairview Beachfront Inn Laurie from Sterling Heights stayed in August 2011

The hotel room was nice. Directions to the 2nd floor breakfast room in the Clarion would have been helpful. I also think they should not advertise to have internet services when the services actually are from the Clarion. We had spotty internet connection services. We did like the pool and the splash park.

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4 out of 5 stars

Blue Water Beachfront Hotel
Fairview Beachfront Inn Kelly from Fraser stayed in August 2011

Very good for the price. Cleanliness was most important and it was clean. Noise level was good, didn't hear neighbors. Nice hot continental breakfast. Would have preferred more protein and some fresh fruit and yogurt as it was full of carbs. Sunday and Tuesday were restocked, the woman working Monday morning was too busy texting to keep it stocked until there were requests and complaints. Love being on the beach, wish there was some type of faucet off the beach to wash off sand rather than bringing into room. Love the large hot tub. Property needs basic maintenance, such as some issues with the small hot tub in temp..too cold one night, too hot the next and something protruding from bottom that needs a cover so no injuries to feet. My toilet needed the handle held down to flush. Really appreciated the fridge, wish there would have been a microwave in the room. Appreciated access to other water parks for a change in scenery. Good deal for price, would stay again.

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4 out of 5 stars

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Fairview Beachfront Inn Alina from Windsor stayed in August 2011

Price is good. You have access to different outdoor and indoor pools and a hot breakfast.

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4 out of 5 stars

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Fairview Beachfront Inn william from Highland stayed in August 2011

Although i told the maid to only gives us clean towels everyday she could have swept the floor.

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5 out of 5 stars

Blue Water Beachfront Hotel
Fairview Beachfront Inn pam from Naperville stayed in August 2011

Everything was great, especially the staff. They helped us with directions to different sights and other questions we had. The room was nice and clean and comfortable.Breakfast was good, but after 4 days of the same eggs, sausage and fruit it got a little tiring. I know there were waffles and other items, but I think maybe having 1 different hot item everyday or every other day may add some spark to the breakfast. Yes, I would stay here again. Thanks, Pam Jerabek

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5 out of 5 stars

Blue Water Beachfront Hotel
Fairview Beachfront Inn Andy from Jenison stayed in August 2011

Loved having access to three waterparks. Beautiful view also!

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4 out of 5 stars

Blue Water Beachfront Hotel
Fairview Beachfront Inn Phyllis from Byron Center stayed in August 2011

We enjoyed the location, the various water parks available to us, the walking distance to the city and the ferries. We did not enjoy that other residents were feeding the seagulls who then perched on our porch making it messy.The room was clean but seemed very dark and damp. However we would chose to stay there again b/c of the great location. The service was very good too!

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5 out of 5 stars

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Fairview Beachfront Inn jeffrey from Wayne stayed in July 2011

Rooms were clean from time we arrived until day we left. Friendly staff comfortable large hot tub and great views of Lake Huron. Free breakfast and proximity to downtown are nice features as well. Stayed there last year when it was the Aqua Grand. Loved it then as well. Will be booking again in the future...has become my go to get away spot. Only draw back was the 3rd floor upstairs no elevator. Lots of steps but wont stop me from staying there again.

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5 out of 5 stars

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Fairview Beachfront Inn jeffrey from Wayne stayed in July 2011

Rooms were clean from time we arrived until day we left. Friendly staff comfortable large hot tub and great views of Lake Huron. Free breakfast and proximity to downtown are nice features as well. Stayed there last year when it was the Aqua Grand. Loved it then as well. Will be booking again in the future...has become my go to get away spot. Only draw back was the 3rd floor upstairs no elevator. Lots of steps but wont stop me from staying there again.

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5 out of 5 stars

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Fairview Beachfront Inn Patrick from Walsall stayed in July 2011

Clean, comfortable room with great view of lake/beach. Good breakfast choice, great location.

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3 out of 5 stars

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Fairview Beachfront Inn gary from Chatham stayed in July 2011

Door did not close well. There was a littel concern about all door locks being keyed to open from the outside. Sliding screen on beach side was in bad shape and constantly came off track. Better free wifi would have been nice, it is almost becomeing the standard at motels. Furnishings were new enough and room was clean

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5 out of 5 stars

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Fairview Beachfront Inn Vicki from CHASSELL stayed in July 2011

My granddaughter loved the Waterpark and the pool! The front desk staff were pleasant and helpful and the room was clean and just right! We had a beachfront room and it was awesome having the beach right at our back door! I liked the easy access to the nearby hotels that shared breakfast areas and their waterparks with the Fairview; and the drive to downtown shops and the boats to Mackinac was easy and short! WE WOULD DEFINITELY STAY AGAIN...IN FACT WE ARE!

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4 out of 5 stars

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Fairview Beachfront Inn dennis from Sanannah stayed in July 2011

Room was nice, clean and pleasent. peaple were very nice and helpful. the only reason i gave the rating that i gave was it was not lake front veiw

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5 out of 5 stars

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Fairview Beachfront Inn deborah from Midland stayed in July 2011

This place was great; right on the waterfront with their own beach. The rooms were clean and confortable; the pool was not cold, and above all, the staff were very friendly and helpful. Would defintitely stay at this place again.

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4 out of 5 stars

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Fairview Beachfront Inn maricela from Chicago stayed in July 2011

It was a good room just a couple of power outlets were not working and the screen door outside our balcony was broken but other than that it was an unforgettable vacation. thanks

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4 out of 5 stars

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Fairview Beachfront Inn Craig from Sault Ste Marie stayed in July 2011

We really enjoyed the beach front room and balcony. It was better than we had thought swimming at the beach. And the free breakfast was a nice bonus.

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5 out of 5 stars

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Fairview Beachfront Inn Brenda from Berlin stayed in July 2011

Fairview couldn't give me the accomodations I wanted. They sent me to their sister hotel Bridge Vista View. We were given what we asked for and then some. Wesley at Fairview was very nice. The rate stayed the same and our accomodations were awesome. Would definitely go back!

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5 out of 5 stars

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Fairview Beachfront Inn Dennis from Crown Point stayed in July 2011

They had overbooked and didn't have the room we were promised so they gave us a suite at the same price. They did this automatically without us even asking. We had a wonderful experience:)

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5 out of 5 stars

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Fairview Beachfront Inn Penny from Spokane stayed in July 2011

5-clean, comfortable, great amenities for kids, easy walk to the ferry docks

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4 out of 5 stars

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Fairview Beachfront Inn Michael from New Boston stayed in July 2011

Very nice room, super clean. Beach was ok

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4 out of 5 stars

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Fairview Beachfront Inn linda from Allen Park stayed in July 2011

Room was clean and comfortable. Maid was very nice. Thoroughly enjoyed the water parks!

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5 out of 5 stars

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Fairview Beachfront Inn stephanie from Goodrich stayed in July 2011

The rates are great. The staff was great. My kids really enjoyed the waterparks. I will be back for sure.

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4 out of 5 stars

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Fairview Beachfront Inn Paula from Ramsey stayed in July 2011

I would definitely stay there again. Very nice, clean rooms. The only problem was people feeding the sea gulls from the balconies above us.

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