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Dunes Waterfront Resort

2.0 star property
Silver Lake's waterfront escape combines WiFi connectivity with scenic views, creating a comfortable base for both relaxation and nearby family adventures

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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
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Business services
  • Laundry room

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
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
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
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
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
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
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
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • 30 sq m
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
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About the area

Located in Mears, Dunes Waterfront Resort is on a private beach. Craig's Cruisers Family Fun Center and Country Dairy are worth visiting if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Upper Silver Lake and Silver Lake State Park. Little Sable Point Lighthouse and Silver Lake Sand Dunes Area Chamber of Commerce are two other places to visit that come recommended. Visit our Mears travel guide
Map
1180 N Shore Rd, Mears, MI, 49436

What's nearby

  • Sunset at Silver Lake Sand Dunes, Michigan
    Upper Silver Lake
    18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Michigan is highly underrated. Exploring this spot the other day was amazing. Felt like Iceland + Morocco all in one.
    Silver Lake State Park
    2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Wildcat
    Michigan's Adventure
    35 min drive - 64.0 km
  • Craig's Cruisers Family Fun Center
    3 min walk - 0.3 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
    13 min drive
  • Frickin' Chicken Shack
    5 min walk
  • Open Hearth Grille
    10 min drive
  • Golden Sands Bucket Bar
    7 min drive
  • The Golden Eatery
    8 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
  • Smoke-free property, luggage storage and a 24-hour front desk
  • 1 meeting room and a lift
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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Exterior
Silver Sands Hotel & Resort
  • On private beach
  • Parking included
  • Laundry room
  • 24/7 front desk
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, 28 reviews
The price is NZ$193
includes taxes & fees
22 Jan - 23 Jan
Silver Sands Hotel & Resort

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
  • Limited on-site self parking

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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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Reviews

Dunes Waterfront Resort Reviews

8.6

Excellent

9.0

Cleanliness

9.0

Location

9.0

Staff & service

8.6

Property conditions & facilities
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

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Vytas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location right next to Silverlake State park
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alexander

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was very clean, staff was extremely friendly and accommodating. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location right on the shores of Silver Lake.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Jeeyea

Great location and fun place to visit!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very centrally located with a great view as the sun goes down. We enjoyed our weekend stay. Front desk staff were very sweet and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Becky

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very friendly staff, loved our stay here. Also a very convenient spot with beautiful view. Enjoyed walking next door to the coffee shop and bakery for breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gabrielle

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

10/10 Excellent

Debbie Ronald

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

Silver lake trip

The location was perfect right in the middle of town accessible to everything.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
We loved seeing the sunsets off our balcony. Beautiful mornings too.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 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

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort

Up North Charm with a Few Trade-Offs

Location was great, right in the center of everything. Accommodations were nothing special - definitely up north resort without any recent updates. The rooms were decently sized, but beds were uncomfortable. The pool and hot tub area was nice and large enough to avoid feeling crowded with other guests. A little pricey for what the place is, but we had a great time, and the staff was very welcoming.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Hotel is a little dated. But the property was clean, beds comfy, view amazing and the staff fantastic. Would definably book this place again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very friendly, rooms were nice!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

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

Vary nice…friendly staff

3rd floor room overlooking Silver Lake was picturesque…we were pre-visitor season and the town was empty…easy to get around…imagine it’s quite busy by Memorial Day
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Adam

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

Nice spot

Great spot right on the lake and perfectly located for the Apple BBQ festival. I wish they had a fire pit on their beach to make up for not being able to camp. Would have completed the Fall experience. In general nice and clean rooms if a little dated. My only real issue is the water in the shower was barley luke warm.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 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

Aaron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful clean rooms, jacuzzi tub was nice, close proximity to the dunes and beach
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Location was Awesome
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hotel sits across from Silver Lake Sand Dunes and Silver Lake, beautiful sunset!Hotel was clean and easy to walk to other locations.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vytas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location, friendly staff. Will be back!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 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

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

8/10 Good

Daniel P

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful view of Solver Lake and the sand dunes.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023