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Waters Edge Motel

2.5 star property
Alpena motel on beach

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On the beach
BBQ/picnic area
Exterior
BBQ/picnic area
Room, 1 Queen Bed, Kitchenette

Reviews

5.4 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi

Main amenities (5)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • On the beach
  • Air conditioning
  • Picnic area
  • Limited hour front desk

Feel at home (6)

  • Rollaway/extra beds available (surcharge)
  • Microwave
  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Coffee/tea maker

Room options

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Room, 1 Queen Bed, Kitchenette

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Kitchenette

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Kitchenette
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • 51 sq m
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • 51 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds

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Cottage, 1 Bedroom, Kitchen

Cottage, 1 Bedroom, Kitchen

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Kitchen
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • 74 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Cottage, 4 Bedrooms

Cottage, 4 Bedrooms

Highlights

Separate dining area
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Kitchen
Fridge
Dishwasher
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
  • 167 sq m
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 9
  • 4 Queen Beds

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Room, 1 King Bed, Kitchenette

Room, 1 King Bed, Kitchenette

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Kitchenette
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • 51 sq m
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Map
1000 State Street, Alpena, MI, 49707

What's nearby

  • Thunder Bowl Lanes - 12 min walk
  • Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary - 3 min drive
  • Great Lakes Maritime Heritage Center - 3 min drive
  • Besser Museum - 5 min drive
  • Northern Lights Arena - 6 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Culver's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Austin Brothers Beer Co. - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬10 min walk

About this property

Waters Edge Motel

Waters Edge Motel is a great choice for a stay in Alpena. Guests will have free perks such as WiFi, self-parking and wired Internet.

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 12 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 7 PM
  • Minimum check-in age – 18
  • Check-out time is 11:00 AM

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions

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

Required at check-in

  • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
  • Government-issued photo ID may be required
  • Minimum check-in age is 18

Children

  • No cots (infant beds)

Pets

  • Pets not allowed

Internet

  • Free WiFi in public areas
  • Free WiFi and wired internet access in rooms

Parking

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

Property amenities

What to do

  • On the beach

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)

Facilities

  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Flat-screen television
  • Cable TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Coffee/tea maker

Sleep well

  • Free rollaway/extra bed

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower only
  • Free toiletries
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi and wired internet

Food and drink

  • Fridge
  • Microwave

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Fees & policies

Policies

This property accepts credit cards.

Also known as

Waters Edge Motel Alpena
Waters Edge Alpena
Waters Edge Motel Motel
Waters Edge Motel Alpena
Waters Edge Motel Motel Alpena

Frequently asked questions

Does Waters Edge Motel offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Waters Edge Motel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Waters Edge Motel?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Waters Edge Motel?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Waters Edge Motel?
Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 7 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.
What is there to do at Waters Edge Motel and nearby?
Waters Edge Motel has a picnic area.
What's the area around Waters Edge Motel like?
Waters Edge Motel is a short 4-minute walk from Lake Huron and 12 minutes' walk from Thunder Bowl Lanes.

Waters Edge Motel Reviews

Reviews

5.4

6.2/10

Cleanliness

6.0/10

Staff & service

5.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

4/10 Fair

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 Expedia guest review

2/10 Poor

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 Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

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 Expedia guest review

2/10 Poor

They overbooked and bumped us after 1 night, no tv, no phone, no frig, no wi-fi
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

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 Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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 Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

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

4/10 Fair

Nice location on lake, no frills
Overnight stay in summer business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

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 Hotels.com guest review

2/10 Poor

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 Travelocity guest review

4/10 Fair

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 Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

American owened and operated!
3 day business trip to buy a house. Hotel was superb and house hunting went well.
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Very reasonable on price! With a nice beach front view. In the middle of the city. I would recommend to anyone.
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

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 Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

Verified Hotels.com guest review

2/10 Poor

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 Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

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 Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

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 Expedia guest review