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Waters Edge Motel

2.5 star property
Travelers find a peaceful lakeside retreat at Waters Edge Motel where they can unwind by Lake Huron or venture out to explore the surrounding area

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Waters Edge Motel sits near the shores of Lake Huron, giving guests a comfortable base for both relaxation and adventure. Visitors appreciate the practical amenities like in-room WiFi that keeps them connected and the convenient parking that makes coming and going stress-free.

Reviews

5.4 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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Standard Room, 2 Double Beds | Free rollaway beds, free WiFi

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

  • City view
  • 51 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Cottage, 1 Bedroom, Kitchen | Free rollaway beds, free WiFi

Cottage, 1 Bedroom, Kitchen

  • City view
  • 74 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Room, 1 Queen Bed, Kitchenette | Free rollaway beds, free WiFi

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Kitchenette

  • Beach view
  • 51 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Room, 1 King Bed, Kitchenette | Free rollaway beds, free WiFi

Room, 1 King Bed, Kitchenette

  • Beach view
  • 51 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Cottage, 4 Bedrooms | Free rollaway beds, free WiFi

Cottage, 4 Bedrooms

  • Beach view
  • 167 sq m
  • 4 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 9
  • 4 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi
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About the neighborhood

Located in Alpena, Waters Edge Motel is on the beach. Lee's Miniature Golf and Thunder Bowl Lanes are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Laser Team Challenge and Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Riverside Skate Park or Northern Lights Arena. Visit our Alpena travel guide
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1000 State Street, Alpena, MI, 49707

What's nearby

  • Lee's Miniature Golf
    1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Starlite Beach
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Blair Street Park
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Mich-E-Ke-Wis Park
    5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Thunder Bowl Lanes
    13 min walk - 1.1 km

Getting around

  • Alpena, MI (APN-Alpena County Regional)
    13 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's
    15 min walk
  • Taco Bell
    10 min walk
  • Neiman's Family Market
    13 min walk
  • The Old Polish Corner
    3 min drive
  • JJ's Steak & Pizza House
    2 min drive

About this property

Waters Edge Motel

  • Motel near Lake Huron
  • Waters Edge Motel provides everything you need. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
  • You'll also find perks like:
  • Free self parking
  • Room features
  • All guestrooms at Waters Edge Motel offer comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi.
  • More conveniences in all rooms include:
    • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
    • Flat-screen TVs with cable channels
    • Refrigerators, microwaves, and free extra beds

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

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

Family friendly

  • Free rollaway/extra bed
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • On the 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.
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Free rollaway/extra bed

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 7 PM

Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - 7 PM

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours

To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation

If you are planning to arrive after 7 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

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

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Free rollaway/extra beds

Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Waters Edge Motel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Waters Edge Motel?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 7 PM.

What time is check-out at Waters Edge Motel?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Waters Edge Motel located?

Nestled on the beach, this Alpena motel is within a 5-minute walk of Lee's Miniature Golf and Lake Huron. Starlite Beach and Thomson Park are also within 10 minutes.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Waters Edge Motel Reviews

5.4

6.2

Cleanliness

5.6

Location

6.0

Staff & service

5.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 1 out of 18 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 18 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 18 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 18 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 18 reviews

Reviews

Verified

4/10 Poor

Bea

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Alpena beach motel

Great location near a good beach. Decent appliances, good tv and ceiling fan. BUT, needs serious upgrades! Very tired carpet, linoleum, cabinets. Kitchenette cabinets stuck shut. Overall, a gloomy room.
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

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

NEVER AGAIN

My husband and I had the WORST experience, and we will never go back. After confirming our reservation the DAY BEFORE (we were assured if we made it there by 7 our room would be ready), the "manager" gave our room away to another couple. We didn't find out until we had drive 5.5 hours to get there. Oh, and there was NOTHING available at any other hotel around until we drove to Mackinaw City. So, being tired, hungry, and angry, we had to drive another 1.5 hours to find a place to stay. The "Manager" did offer to have us stay with him (no thank you) or stay with another person in the house nearby (H#@$ no thank you) or loan us a tent to camp (f%&# you). Worst experience ever, and I felt like we were in a bad National Lampoons Vacation movie. RUN AWAY
Verified

6/10 Okay

KC

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness

Affordable with beautiful view

The hotel staff was very welcoming and friendly. I would have liked the room to be a little bit cleaner but you get what you pay for. Bed was very comfortable!
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
They overbooked and bumped us after 1 night, no tv, no phone, no frig, no wi-fi
Verified

6/10 Okay

margaret

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

close to the beach

It was a small clean room, no extras like chairs for the table or a coffee pot. Used the microwave and fridge. bathroom was nice, towels furnished, more when requested. beds were comfortable and room was clean. Beach was nice, fire pit and was beach was raked after a storm and nice for the kids to play on and in the water. No breakfast offered, just suggestions for places to go. Personally would not stay there again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christy

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

Relaxing atmosphere, just steps from the beach.

Booked the 'Little House' for a few days away with my two teenagers. Was a separate building, with king sized bed and pull out sofa, full kitchen and table to sit and eat, and bathtub with relaxing jets. Plenty of room for the three of us, would be great for a family if planning on staying for more than a night or two. Had a private beach entrance, with a fire pit available to the motel guests, that was at the end of the city public beach. Several other parks nearby, as well as playgrounds, accessible by sidewalk that winds along the shoreline. Was a beautiful area, friendly people everywhere we went, great food recommended by the motel staff at local restaurants. The town itself has wonderful history, with signs and historical markers along a designated path that winds thru town. Was very relaxing for all of us, definitely somewhere we will go back to.
Verified

6/10 Okay

Dave

Close to beach

The motel is in town right on the beach near a park. Rooms still need an update. Owner is friendly.
Verified

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Nice location on lake, no frills

Overnight stay in summer business trip
Verified

6/10 Okay

Sandra

Liked: Room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Water's Edge Motel

Nothing fancy. The room had a small bathroom, full kitchen (although sparse with cooking supplies, etc. and was right on a beautiful beach. Bring beach chairs as there was only one that was not broken. Close to town but not really walking distance. Alpena has some good-great restaurants and very nice parks.
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

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

What Stay!!!!

Waited 2 hours in the parking lot for someone to show up and check us in, manager of motel left a not on locked office door to call his cell phone, when we called it went to voice mail. Same happened to another couple that waited with us, employee's of store next door tried to help by calling owner, he told them he would contact manager, owner or manager never showed. Lucky for us with the help of a friend we were able to get a room else where on the 4th of July weekend. The other couple got help from hotels.com, two other men showed up talked to us and left!
Verified

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

room preparation for guests

Room and bed were clean, no glasses in bath room, no wash cloths in bath room, shower didn't work. Room worked for one night which was all we could get in town because all sold out
Verified

8/10 Good

Lloyd

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

American owened and operated!

3 day business trip to buy a house. Hotel was superb and house hunting went well.
Verified

8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Very reasonable on price! With a nice beach front view. In the middle of the city. I would recommend to anyone.
Verified

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Just OK.

This is a mom and pops motel. Nothing fancy for sure. Price was ok. The sheets on the bed was old and cheep. Little beaded material, felt like I was sleeping in sand.
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Rhonda

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

THE WORST PLACE EVER

DISGUSTING! NEVER STAY HERE! Had hair on the bed sheets, pillows, and towels....this was the WORST place I have EVER stayed at! DO NOT STAY HERE!!! I WANT A REFUND!
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Good spot on the Beach

This was a last minute find when I had no place to stay. It had everything I wanted though. King size bed, cozy knotty pine look, wifi (we brought the Roku up to watch Netflix) and maybe 20 paces to the water. Bed wasn't the most comfortable but that's not a big deal to me. Could use a few fixes (i.e. the towel rack almost came off the wall) but I would stay again!
Verified

6/10 Okay

ann arbor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Nice hotel by the water

Manager - Charlie- was particularly accommodating - I really appreciated that. Older, but clean and comfortable - a bit noisy next to mini golf and Dairy Queen, but nice view of the water and nice little beach for swimming -very pleasant in morning - quiet watching the sun rise.
Verified

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort