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Tawas Bay Beach Resort

2.5 star property

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

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

Pillow-top beds, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, City View

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(18 reviews)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Pillow-top beds, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Bay View

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

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

Pillow-top beds, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

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 Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds, Bay View

Pillow-top beds, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Superior Room, 2 Queen Beds, Bay View

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

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About the area

East Tawas

When you stay at Tawas Bay Beach Resort in East Tawas, you'll be on the beach, and a 3-minute walk from Lake Huron and 9 minutes by foot from Iosco County Historical Museum. .This beach hotel is 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from Dewey Durant Park and 1 mi (1.6 km) from Huron-Manistee National Forest.

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

  • ‪Boathouse Beer Co. & Boozery - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪China Buffet - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Barnacle Bill's - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪KFC - ‬12 min walk

About this property

Tawas Bay Beach Resort

Hotel on the beach, with indoor 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.

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.

Make yourself at home in one of the 101 guestrooms featuring refrigerators. Your room comes with a pillowtop bed. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.
Enjoy a range of recreational amenities, including a nightclub, an indoor pool, and a hot tub. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, an arcade/game room, and a fireplace in the lobby.
Enjoy American cuisine at Bikinis Beach Bar, one of the hotel's 2 restaurants, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Unwind at the end of the day with a drink at the bar/lounge or the poolside bar. Breakfast is available daily from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, a 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage. Free self parking is available onsite.
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 transport

  • 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

Restaurants on site

  • Bikinis Beach Bar
  • Topsider Restaurant

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Gym
  • Hot tub
  • Indoor pool
  • Karaoke
  • Motor boating
  • Nightclub
  • Personal motorised 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 centre
  • 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
  • Smoke-free property

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

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

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
Tawas Bay Beach Resort
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Reviews

Tawas Bay Beach Resort Reviews

8.2

Very good

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 391 out of 853 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 263 out of 853 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 111 out of 853 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 61 out of 853 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 27 out of 853 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

ROBERT

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I informed the front desk of a problem with the t v remote and a broken hair dryer on the first morning. Nothing was done to correct either during my stay. The check out clerk did give me a small discount for my trouble. The restaurant meal was excellent.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rose Marie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I really appreciated the beautiful , well kept beach area. Perfect for children & adults to enjoy. The room was one of the cleanest I have ever had. My compliments to housekeeping.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

chet

Their restaurant is excellent. Recommend the lake perch dinner. It is outstanding.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Marshal

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amenities were a little outdated, needed usb or c ports, no microwave, but nice fridge. The staff is exceptionally helpful and polite. Will return because the service, front desk, restaurant servers, house keeping were all wonderful 👍
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

michelle

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Everything was great except hot tub jets were broken lol
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very quiet and comfortable with beautiful view of Lake Huron.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bart

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Becky

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place to stay! Right on Lake Huron, nice bar and resturant.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Allie

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

michelle

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Excellent place to stay. On the beach,staff very friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Patrice

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Second time, there, every time great time staff is great will be back next year
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Best time ever. Service was outstanding will be going back on another day.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tania

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

Great hotel

We had an amazing experience. Room was very clean with comfortable bed and pillows. Had extra blankets and pillows. Restaurant food was delicious and good prices. Servers very friendly. We enjoyed our long weekend.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Great Place, for a weekend getaway!

We highly recommend Tawas Bay Beach resort. The staff were friendly, the pool/hot tub was clean. Rooms are a great size and we like the bay view. Only thing different I would change is the coffee they use in the lobby. Spring for a better coffee.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ed

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

10/10 Excellent

Fabricia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Jill

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

PAULA

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

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

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

4/10 Poor

Daniel

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A $20 charge for checking in early despite the room being ready. Manager said the owners were in business to make money. Only 2 towels in room for 3 day stay. Worst breakfast I've ever seen. There were biscuits, bagels, a waffle machine & an orange for fruit plus coffee. Loud staff conversations from behind the checkin desk about their personal life. Unprofessional behavior. Windows were impossible to open more than 2 inches. It was a really sub par operation in all respects
Stayed 3 nights in May 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

Keila

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Walter

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025