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Dunes Waterfront Resort

2.0 star property
Fun on the beach, near Craig's Cruisers Family Fun Center

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Travelers find a peaceful retreat at Dunes Waterfront Resort on Silver Lake's shoreline. Enjoy practical amenities like laundry facilities and free in-room WiFi with water views. Nearby, Craig's Cruisers Family Fun Center offers extra entertainment.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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Balcony

Premier Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony, Lake View

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • 30 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Refrigerator

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Refrigerator

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Balcony

Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Hot Tub, Lakeside

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Private indoor hot tub
Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Hot Tub

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Hot Tub

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Private indoor hot tub
Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • 30 sq m
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
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About the area

Map
1180 N Shore Rd, Mears, MI, 49436

What's nearby

  • Craig's Cruisers Family Fun Center - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Upper Silver Lake - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Silver Lake State Park - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Little Sable Point Lighthouse - 7 min drive - 5.4 km
  • Silver Lake Sand Dunes Area Chamber of Commerce - 11 min drive - 12.2 km

Getting around

  • Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker) - 66 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Frickin' Chicken Shack - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Open Hearth Grille - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Golden Sands Bucket Bar - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Lighthouse Grill & Gift Shop - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Dunes Waterfront Resort

Hotel near Silver Lake State Park
Located close to Craig's Cruisers Family Fun Center and Upper Silver Lake, Dunes Waterfront Resort provides laundry facilities. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • Free self-parking
  • A 24-hour front desk, luggage storage and smoke-free property
  • A lift and 1 meeting room
Room features
All 72 rooms boast comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities such as free WiFi.
Extra amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/bath combinations and free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Fridges, coffee/tea makers and desks

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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

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 17 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 3 per cent

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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 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

We should mention

Free in-room WiFi has a 1-device limit

Property is also known as

Dunes Waterfront Resort Mears
Dunes Waterfront Mears
Dunes Waterfront
Dunes Waterfront Resort Hotel
Dunes Waterfront Resort Mears
Dunes Waterfront Resort Hotel Mears

Frequently asked questions

Is Dunes Waterfront Resort pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Dunes Waterfront Resort?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Dunes Waterfront Resort?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Dunes Waterfront Resort?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Where is Dunes Waterfront Resort located?

Nestled on the beach, this Mears hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Craig's Cruisers Family Fun Center, Upper Silver Lake and Silver Lake State Park. Little Sable Point Lighthouse and Silver Lake Sand Dunes Area Chamber of Commerce are also within 9 mi (15 km).

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Dunes Waterfront Resort Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

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

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Dina

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

8/10 Good

Christine

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

10/10 Excellent

Marissa

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

10/10 Excellent

Gabrielle

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

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

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

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

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

Jennifer

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

john

Liked: Amenities
Wished we could have had a room on the water side. Chairs in room weren’t very comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to silver lake. Realy close, lol
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sheryl

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Anton

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everything
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

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

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean property. Well lite parking lot. Beautiful view of Silver Lake in a great location.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful view!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shirley

All properties were well cared for. Just sitting and being so near the lake was wonderful.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

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

Great view

Such a beautiful view! Cozy and a great spa in the room. A bit pricey but overall incredible.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
No microwave in the room. No exhaust fan in the bathroom. No light on the outside of the bathroom where the coffee pot sits.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

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

Justin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The overflow parking for our trailer was right across the street.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Theresa

No issues!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Perla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
All good
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

Justin

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I like the room jacuzzi suite with balcony but no Wi-Fi on the 2nd floor for my 2 day stay (1st floor only for Wi-Fi who wants to go down to lobby area to use it SMH). was bs it’s on them to provide satisfaction of that service to customers and the owner didn’t t care at all the beds are not soft at all they suck beds hard as a rock every room but the staff were super cool I hope they get treated good I wasn’t even asking for a big kick back the area is still beautiful and I want go back but the beds make me never want to go back and the owners attitude towards his customers makes hard to spend our money here again
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023