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Dunes Waterfront Resort

1180 North Shore Dr., Silver Lake, Mears, MI 49436
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Dunes Waterfront Resort
Ranked #3 of 3 hotels in Mears
3.5 of 5 stars 31 Reviews
5 December 2011 -
Margaret G
26 September 2011 -
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Illinois, United States
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11 reviews 11 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 December 2011
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If staying in or around Mears, this is one of the best hotels we saw. It is right on the waterfront overlooking the dunes. Did not find other hotels on the water. Quick walk to shops and restaurants. Pool is nice but shallow - I think 4 ft max. Indoor pool was good for rainy weather, which we ran into... More

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Elk Grove Village, Illinois
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14 reviews 14 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 September 2011

Be aware that there is very little to do this time a year in Silver Lake. In fact most of the town's businesses close for the season in early October. I recommend exploring the nearby Sand Dunes. Luckily the rain held off and we were able to climb the Sand Dunes and see both Silver Lake and Lake Michigan. The... More

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Glen Ellyn,Il
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
37 helpful votes 37 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 September 2011

On our way to Sleeping Bear Dunes this fall we left our house a day early and looking for a place to stay we ended up at the Dunes Waterfront Resort. The room was nice enough and clean with a whirlpool tub. They do have a pool on the top floor but is very, very shallow. Lots to do around... More

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Kalamazoo, Michigan
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14 reviews 14 reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 September 2011
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We stayed one night at the Dunes Waterfront. When we arrived we decided to stay in a king bed room with hot tub that faces the parking lot instead of a room with balcony facing Silver Lake to save the extra $40. We originally planned on booking a room with lake view but ended up staying in the cheaper room... More

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Morenci, Michigan
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20 reviews 20 reviews
Reviews in 19 cities Reviews in 19 cities
28 helpful votes 28 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 August 2011

My family visited this hotel while visiting the Dunes around Silver Lake, MI. We paid $145.00/night on a Thursday. The room was clean and well appointed. The bed was comfortable, but the two small pillow's per bed provided were a disappointment. This hotel has the strangest pool I have ever encountered in a hotel. It is long and shallow. The... More

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Grand Rapids, Michigan
1 review
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 July 2011
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If your considering this hotel think twice. It's overpriced the people are rude, and there are more stupid rules than a a prison would have. Silver Lake is great, but find somewhere else to stay

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dean_duneswaterfront, Owner at Dunes Waterfront Resort, responded to this review
1 August 2011

The Dunes Waterfront Resort has three simple requests for quests. No smoking, No pets and No Visitors. The latter being very important. We seem to have potential guests rent one room, and then invite others to use the property, lakefront and pool. The visitors are staying at area properties, condo's and campgrounds that don't offer these benefits, but are much... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 July 2011

The hotel itself is not a resort at all and it is a 3 star property at best. The rooms are very clean with dated furniture, the TV was a large 27" visio flatscreen. The rooms have to be booked weeks in advance. There is no restaurant in the hotel and the vending services are limited. There is no bellman... More

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Michigan
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 July 2011

Pros: Nice room w/frig,flat screen,whirlpool,blow dryer,coffee maker. Front desk was friendly and helpful Beautiful view from hotels private beach area of lake and dunes If you're into watercraft or 4 wheeling on the dunes, Silver Lake is a great place ! Nice area for family fun. Also has a huge put-put and fast go carts. Cons: Their private 'beach' was... More

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Grand Blanc, Michigan
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 July 2011

Our stay here was very enjoyable. The staff was very friendly and helpful from the first contact over the phone through checking out. The reservation process, checking in and out were quick and easy!! The interior and exterior were immaculate and the view from this hotel was incredible! The private beach was very clean and convenient, however, we chose to... More

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Detroit, Michigan
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 July 2011

lots of things to do in this town all within walking distance. pool on fourth floor is pretty shallow but has a really nice deck/balcony overlooking the dunes. great sunsets. I think there should be more privacy for the dock and or property. a lot of random people using their docks for beer runs. rooms are not so fancy. but... More

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Address: 1180 North Shore Dr., Silver Lake, Mears, MI 49436

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