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Tawas Bay Beach Resort

2.5 star property
Beachfront hotel near Lake Huron

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Boating
Beach bar
Porch
2 restaurants, breakfast, lunch, dinner served; American cuisine
Dock

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service

Explore the area

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300 East Bay Street, East Tawas, MI, 48730
  • Place, Iosco County Historical Museum
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Tawas Point State Park
  • Place, Tawas Point Lighthouse
    ‪14 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, City View

Pillowtop beds, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Standard Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, City View

7.0 out of 10
Good
(13 reviews)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, City View

Pillowtop beds, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, City View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(19 reviews)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Bay View

Pillowtop beds, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Bay View

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(31 reviews)
  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds, Bay View

Pillowtop beds, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds, Bay View

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(24 reviews)
  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

About the area

East Tawas

On the beach.Within a 10-minute walk of the hotel, you'll find Lake Huron and Iosco County Historical Museum. Dewey Durant Park and Huron-Manistee National Forest are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Iosco County Historical Museum - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Dewey Durant Park - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Tawas City Park Beach - 4 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Tawas Creek Golf and Country Club - 9 min drive - 6.2 km
  • Tawas Point Lighthouse - 14 min drive - 7.9 km

Getting around

  • Saginaw, MI (MBS-MBS Intl.) - 83 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Boathouse Beer Co. & Boozery - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪KFC - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Mango's - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Tawas Bay Beach Resort

Beachfront hotel near Lake Huron
As a guest of Tawas Bay Beach Resort, you'll find an indoor pool, a hot tub, a sauna, and a fitness center. There are 2 restaurants on site. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi.

Business amenities include a 24-hour business center and meeting rooms. A nightclub, a terrace, and a vending machine are also featured at Tawas Bay Beach Resort. Self parking is free.

This East Tawas hotel is smoke free.

  • 101 guestrooms or units
  • 2 dining venues
  • Meeting rooms
  • Nightclub
  • Karaoke
  • Beach lounge chairs
  • Towels for the beach
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Business center (24 hours)
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Game room or arcade
  • Terrace
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Television in lobby
  • ATM
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Bar by the pool
Tawas Bay Beach Resort offers 101 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Beds feature pillowtop mattresses. Televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and complimentary toiletries.

This East Tawas hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily breakfast available 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee
  • 2 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Gym
  • Hot tub
  • Indoor pool
  • Karaoke
  • Motor boating
  • Nightclub
  • Personal motorized watercraft
  • Sauna
  • TV in common areas

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are available for USD 10.0 per night.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Crib (infant bed) fee: USD 10.0 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

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Tawas Bay Beach Resort Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 405 out of 875 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 266 out of 875 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 113 out of 875 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 62 out of 875 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 29 out of 875 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Brian

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Donald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Person at front desk was friendly but wasn’t there all the time. Looks like they have a staffing issue.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

jennifer

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
It was directly on the beach which we loved. I wasnt to happy about my room being right where the outside bar was. We kept the curtains closed just so we had some sense of privacy. The mattress was to hard and I didn't get any sleep during my stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Theresa

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Shannon

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Seemed clean but outdated. No elevators—which they didn’t bother to mention until they gave us our keys and watched us wander around the building with a luggage cart. Front desk staff seemed rather uninterested in their jobs and we seemed to be a bother to them checking in for our reservation.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Gerald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful town
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

DEBBIE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Linda

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
I was charged $300 more than quoted. No microwave in the room. Had to purchase drinks at bikini bar. My friendscwater bottle she had on beach got checked for alcohol. Couldnt even take non alcohol beer on beach. Couldnt take coolers on beach. There were veryvfew beach chairs on beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joe

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bradley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Had a room on the water. It looked great. The restaurants around were nice. My only regret was I should have stayed longer.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Justin

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
We showed up at 2pm and I asked the front desk (first person that I saw at the computer all the to the right side). The woman had a rude attitude for no reason at all. She told me that check-in time was at 4 pm so come back at 4. Then she checked in another couple 5 minutes later. As the day went on, I noticed her checking in many other folks. I came back at 4 and our room was still not ready. I waited around the lobby and watched other people get checked in. Our room was ready after 4:30.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Michael

Travelled with family
Disliked: Staff & service
New staff, a little rude, made all adults have to wear a wrist band with out explanation, was directed to use door D to find room. Door D was not labeled and two other staff did not know where to find door D. Spent an extra 15 minutes exploring doors on the side to property to figure out where to enter for our rooms.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Susan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was nice, but the door to the second floor stairway wouldn’t open with our key card, so we had to enter on the first floor, walk halfway across the hotel to get to another stairway, then walk back to the far end where our room was. That’s a long way to carry heavy bags. We mentioned it to three employees during our stay, and nothing was done. Also , I was told they were going to write my debit card info “on the back of a piece of paper” in case of incidental charges. I can’t believe, in 2025, there isn’t a safer way to store my personal information than scribbling it on a piece of paper. Other than these two issues, we did have a pleasant stay and would return.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

James A

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

Nightmare in East Tawas no help from hotel.com

Made reservation on hotel.com got an Itineraries number no confirmation number called customer service 888 964 4613 ex465 said card denied set up reservation again two more cards denied said I needed debit card went thru got first floor room as asked and confirmation number ! 4pm check in arrived 3:15 room not ready went to beach bikini bar frozen gordon food breaded chicken patty and 1/4lb frozen burger $80 ! Tried to check in 5pm room not ready talking with CAGED BOBCAT Judy mean found out had second floor room had confirmation for first floor medical reasons Bobcat said she couldn’t accommodate first floor room asked for refund would NOT give refund payed dishwasher $25 to carry my luggage to room ! Pool was dirty sand in corners along sides and steps jacuzzi broke dry sauna broke broke since September of 24 . Room dated windows didn’t open and cleaning service only happened every 4th day we stayed 8 days ! Prosperity had hugh potential but run down beach was loaded with sea weed and fish fly larvae garbage cans full fish flys all over entrance ways racked beach one time on Friday Saturday morning beach loaded wit sea weed and larvae and kids pkaying wit 30lb dead carp they found on beach place has huge potential but owner won’t spend money place run down no hospitality !!! Came home to find out all three attempts to book room went thru now fighting with hotels.com and Alfi to get reimbursed as of now 4 days of fighting they are charging me $4500 for 8 day stay 💩
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Douglas

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place, clean, great staff, fun place, quiet, easy access to everything.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The city of East Tawas is a gem on the east coast of Michigan's Lower Peninsula - a quaint, lakeside community with a bustling downtown area. The Tawas Bay Beach Resort is located almost squarely in the center of town, right on the lake. The parking lot is spacious, and has plenty of room for handicapped guests (my wife is in a wheelchair). The lobby itself is inviting, open, and spacious, and all of the front desk employees I dealt with during my stay were not only pleasant and helpful, but friendly and conversational. Our room was very-well climate controlled, with a wall unit to set the temperature being very effective despite hot weather outside. The two queen beds were cushy, and there were fuzzy blankets in the drawers of the dresser/entertainment center in case the blankets and sheets provided with the beds weren't up to snuff. Our view looked out at the lake, facing south. The huge benefit to this is that, at no point during the day is the sun shining directly into the bedroom - morning comes softly, and evening leaves the same. It has swimming areas available not only on the beach itself, but also in an indoor pool, the enclosure of which houses a sauna and a hot tub as well. My family used the in-facility restaurant for our checkout breakfast, and all I have to say is that the breakfast gravy is amazing, and the skillet (on special that day) was perhaps the best breakfast skillet I have ever tasted. We vacation yearly - this IS a new regular destination for us.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Robert, Shelby Township

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
It’s on the water and the room was clean and safe
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Christine

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Hot tub not working, no microwave in rooms. Staff was efficient and professional. Rooms were clean, but only cleaned every third day when you’re in the room. The beach was nice, but not much to do when the weather is bad.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Richard

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

Room wasn’t bad but the air conditioner was noisy

Room wasn’t bad but the air conditioner was too noisy
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ella

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very clean
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rita H.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very close yo the downtown shopping area, friendly staff, family friendly attractions
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laurie, Hemlock

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love when hotels have a clothes line in the tub for wet suits. Even though the weather was rainy we still enjoyed the hot tub and pool and once it cleared up the Tiki Bar.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Liana

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025