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2126 S. Bear Lake Blvd., Garden City, UT 84028 (Formerly Bear Lake Motor Lodge)
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Blue Water Resort
Ranked #3 of 5 hotels in Garden City
2.5 of 5 stars 12 Reviews
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“Ridiculously Over Priced !!”
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 June 2011
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The area is beautiful, no doubt. Downright spectacular. And there are almost no hotel options. But I got conned into making phone reservations at this place and was completely ripped off!

The " hotel" is just a big building with a few dozen rooms. Plywood walls, cheap roll- out carpet, and furnishings from garage sales. No
air conditioning, no amenities, nothing! Just bed and sink!

And, here's the kick: $185 a night!! I was there in June to run the Bear Lake Marathon and was told it was " high tourist season"....but, I was the only one in the hotel and never saw a single tourist anywhere!

Unfortunately this is a decent " camping lodge" but it sure isn't a hotel and its prices are dang near criminal. Big Thumbs Down !! Stay elsewhere !

  • Stayed June 2011
    • 1 of 5 stars Value
    • 3 of 5 stars Location
    • 1 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 2 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 1 of 5 stars Service
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“Very nice condo/hotel stay but subpar service. Overpriced for what it is.”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 June 2011
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person found this review helpful

We stayed for three nights in hotel. Dish network and four beds worked great for us. The pool was closed during the day for a conference and the owner was rude when we wanted to use the hottub instead.
Boat rental on the beach was great. The lake is very high but we had fun swimming/wading anyway

  • Stayed June 2011
    • 2 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 2 of 5 stars Service
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Salt Lake City, Utah
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
“fantastic place”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 August 2010
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Bear Lake is so beautiful and it is surprising to know that accommodations are rather few. We loved our stay at Bluewater Beach. The rooms are very clean and nice. The lodge on the lake is really great and right next to the best beach on all of Bear Lake. The staff is very helpful and pleasant and the resort is very friendly. It also has an RV section that is for members only. The hotel was great for a small family or for a reunion type of affair. My family combined rooms and you could be all together or break off individually too. The boat rental that is on the resort is close and easy to use. We loved it and will surely be back.

  • Stayed July 2010, travelled with family
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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Boulder, Colorado
1 review
“Really Bad”
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 July 2010

We paid $85 plus tax for a room here -- way overpriced. No air conditioning -- the fan provided could not be placed in front of a window due to lack of outlets. No ice available even for a fee. The TV worked, but the cable stretched in front of the bathroom was a tripping hazard. One itty-bitty bar of soap. The beds were held up by slats that protruded to bark your chins. Ill maintained. I’d give it a 0 if I could.

  • Stayed July 2010, travelled as a couple
    • 1 of 5 stars Value
    • 3 of 5 stars Location
    • 2 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 1 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 1 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 1 of 5 stars Service
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Salt lake city
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
“do not go here”
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 August 2009

This Place has hidden costs. I was not happy @ all. Owner or manager was very rude. And bullies his way to force you to pay the unforseen costs. If you rent any of their water equipment watch out for the other costs. Was quoted one price for water trampoline @ $60 then after i put a reservation they said it was $80. so i tried to cancel they said would charge me $30 cancel fee. This place is a joke. Never been strong-armed like this. Do not recomend @ all.

  • Stayed August 2009, travelled with family
    • 1 of 5 stars Value
    • 1 of 5 stars Location
    • 1 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 2 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 1 of 5 stars Service
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2126 S. Bear Lake Blvd., Garden City, UT 84028 (Formerly Bear Lake Motor Lodge)
Price range (per night):* INR2,796 - 4,194

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