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Tawas Bay Beach Resort

2.5 star property
Beachfront hotel near Lake Huron

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Enjoy water activities and lively beach scenes from this picturesque coastal location.
Enjoy meals with a view of the water from this dining area featuring large windows, wooden chairs, and a bar island.
Enjoy meals under a shaded pavilion overlooking the water.
Moored boats line the marina's concrete pier, offering a serene waterfront view.
Enjoy unobstructed views of the surrounding waters from this cozy cabin.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Breakfast available

Explore the area

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

Room options

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

Two beds with brown linens, flat-screen TV, and a small table with a lamp.

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, City View

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

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

Relax in this inviting space with a large bed, sofa, and table, surrounded by artwork and natural light.

Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Bay View

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

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

Relax in a spacious room with a large bed, two bedside tables, and a comfortable armchair.

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

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

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

Two double beds with brown linens and wooden headboards, a desk, and a comfortable armchair.

Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds, Bay View

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(22 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 - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪China Buffet - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Barnacle Bill's - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪KFC - ‬12 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.

Languages

English

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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. 373 out of 810 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 248 out of 810 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 106 out of 810 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 58 out of 810 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 25 out of 810 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

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

10/10 Excellent

Ella

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

10/10 Excellent

Tim

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, will return
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Walter

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Gail

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Drinks were excellent
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Jason

Travelled with partner
Charged early check in fee. Definitely needs to be updated. No balcony or walk out to the beach rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

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

6/10 Okay

Crystal

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Courtney

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Dirty and worn out. Both vending machines were out of ALL beverages. The bartenders were great but the rest of the staff were rude.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing location. Many amenities
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

patricia

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

8/10 Good

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
The hotel is well-maintained, but the fitness room does not have any free weights or weight machines. Only has an old stationary bike and treadmill. Nice complimentary continental breakfast with very good waffles along with muffins and bagels.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

terri

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nothing more to add
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

April

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Tralene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice will go back again
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

stacey

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Favorite place to stay when here for work. Always a great stay.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

terri

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The parking lot needed a lot of attention, mainly salt. It was awful! We love to go to East tawas but unfortunately nothing the winter again because of this.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stacy

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

Lori

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Harold

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

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Tori

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great area and good view. But one of the people who stayed in the hotel with me got 4 bed bug bites. Place seemed clean but the bites are very noticeable and extremely itchy.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

John

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roberta

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katrina

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025