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Tawas Bay Beach Resort

2.5 star property

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Exterior
Indoor spa tub
Exterior
Pillowtop beds, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes
2 restaurants, breakfast, lunch, dinner served; American cuisine

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
$130
includes taxes & fees
Jan 7 - Jan 8

Explore the area

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300 East Bay Street, East Tawas, MI, 48730
  • Place, Iosco County Historical Museum
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Dewey Durant Park
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Ascension St. Joseph Hospital
    ‪3 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

7.4 out of 10
Good
(15 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
(21 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

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(33 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

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(26 reviews)
  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About this property

Tawas Bay Beach Resort

East Tawas hotel with bar/lounge
At Tawas Bay Beach Resort, spend the day on the beach where you can enjoy motor boating. Then return for a meal at one of the hotel's 2 restaurants.
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.

An indoor pool and a hot tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a sauna and a fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

In addition to an indoor pool, Tawas Bay Beach Resort provides a hot tub, a sauna, and a fitness center. Dining is available at one of the hotel's 2 restaurants. Guests can unwind with a drink at one of the hotel's bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. Wireless Internet access is complimentary.

Business-related amenities consist of a 24-hour business center and meeting rooms. This beach hotel also offers a nightclub, a terrace, and a vending machine. Onsite self parking is complimentary.

Tawas Bay Beach Resort is a smoke-free property.

Breakfast is available for a surcharge and served each morning between 7:00 AM and 11:00 AM.
Bikinis Beach Bar - This beachfront restaurant specializes in American cuisine. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.
Topsider Restaurant - This restaurant specializes in American cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Open daily.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite self parking
  • 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

Restaurants on site

  • Bikinis Beach Bar
  • Topsider Restaurant

Things to do

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

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • 24-hour business center
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • On the beach
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

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

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

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

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

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
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

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Tawas Bay Beach Resort Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 422 out of 900 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 271 out of 900 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 115 out of 900 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 62 out of 900 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 30 out of 900 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

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Hotel is declining over the years we have stayed. The bikini bar rewards program ends this month, that is a big loss in our opinion. The employees have turned over a lot. The long service employees are almost all gone, fired or off to better opportunities where they are better appreciated.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shawn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Went 1st week of Oct, we have been here many times in the summer. Wasn’t surprised that Tiki bar was closed but very surprised the inside restaurant and bar was closed on Sunday and Mondays now. This left us no choice but to leave for breakfast and to leave for dinner or a nightcap. Also was surprised to not have a microwave in our room. But still a great place to stay overall
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

linda

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

6/10 Okay

SANDRA

Traveled with family
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

No elevator to second floor

Room was dated and need updating. Carpet in hallway and staircase needed cleaning. There is no available elevator and all second floor guests must use the stairs. I have severe arthritis and using the stairs to carry bags was difficult. Staff was friendly but there was a wait in line to check in.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Donald, Bloomfield Hills

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Well maintained and friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everything was smooth, nice place stay.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Parking was close and safe, shopping and restaurants close enough to walk. A beach and pier to enjoy, outdoor seating and an indoor pool.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Werner

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Preston

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maureen

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean nice place. Comfortable. Great coffee in the lobby. And loved the attached restaurant too.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Alexis

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

Liked: Amenities
Parking was easy and accessible. The room was clean and the entire staff was friendly and welcoming!!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Craig

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a cute hotel, with a very friendly staff and excellent views of the bay
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Justina

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This is our second trip to this resort and we enjoy it every time.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Todd

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to everything and the bar downstairs was fun!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Having a failing back and NO WORKING ELEVATOR (and no 1st floor rooms available) made it impossible for me to stay! Would have appreciated some notice from either Expedia or the Resort would have allowed me to make alternative acceptable arrangements!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Rosaria, Volo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joan

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

10/10 Excellent

Ciara

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

Nice waterfront view

The coffee was amazing, and staff was super friendly. Very good location by the water and downtown walking right across the street. Built in restaurant had amazing food too. Great stay.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Virginia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always clean and friendly
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Nick

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
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Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Richard

Traveled with family
Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I was disappointed because neither key would work in the door. When I called the front desk, they stated I had to come back to the desk to straighten it out. Second, I was booked for a water view room. Had a giant tree in front of the window. No view….
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Michael

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025