We stayed at The Dunes for a pageant recently and had such a fun time! It was so convenient to stay…read morethere after the event. The room was fine and did the job. It was quiet and we couldn't hear anyone in neighboring rooms. The bed was comfy and the room was clean. We had a standard king room on the second floor. Check-in was easy and our front door overlooked the pool. I don't think the pool was open when we were there because it was still chilly outside. It was a great experience, but frankly it was just a bummer that it felt like the entire space was geared towards gay men rather than queer PEOPLE as a whole. As a queer woman, I just wish it had felt like I was represented too, but it's okay cause not every space is for me! I also don't know if it's the norm, but the bar was pretty empty for a Saturday night which just didn't give the vibe for dancing I was hoping for. All the staff were so kind and helpful. Would totally stay here again if needed/staying in the area and would recommend to someone who is curious! I don't think I'd seek it out independently just because I live in Grand Rapids and it's only about 45 minutes away and again, feels like the vibe is more focused on men.

While this location offers a suitable environment for holiday weekends, particularly the 4th of…read moreJuly, the mandatory five-night booking at a rate exceeding $300 per night presents a significant challenge. This policy might be more justifiable if the establishment offered structured guest events or actively engaged with local community activities. Currently, their approach to entertainment appears limited to providing a DJ for amplified music. Regarding accommodations, our king room was generally acceptable. However, housekeeping services were minimal, primarily consisting of bed-making and towel replacement. The bathroom, including the sink, toilet, shower, and floor, remained uncleaned throughout our stay. The carpet exhibited noticeable wear and dirt, and was not vacuumed during our visit. Overall, the establishment appeared to be understaffed, with the exception of the bar personnel. There is a clear need for additional wait staff, front desk personnel, pool attendants, and groundskeepers. The only consistently maintained aspect of the grounds seemed to be the lawn. Professional groundskeeping expertise is urgently required, as the bushes, ornamental grasses, trees, and planted areas are overgrown and heavily weeded. Regrettably, it appears The Dunes Resort's primary focus is financial gain, with a discernible lack of reinvestment in the property over an extended period. This is a concerning observation.

This is everything I want in a casual summer rental -- cabins that are nice and not too fancy, and…read morelots for my kids to do: a tiny but well-heated pool, a basketball and volleyball court, and a little beach piled with kayaks and beaten up beach toys, the kind of place your kids will run off to right after dinner and stay out until dark. The casual, slightly beaten nature of the place is crucial for all of this. You feel like it's easy, accessible, low key, and your kids can't possibly mess anything up. I love it and would come back infinity times.

We stayed in the Beach House for a week every summer for five years. The beach and no-wake lake…read morewere great for the kids, and the house was well-maintained. When the new management company headed by Ethan took over several years ago, they started charging a $250 cleaning fee and yet the house was less clean than when they weren't charging the fee. This last summer the washing machine broke down, and the top rack of the dishwasher wouldn't go in. We'll never go back to this place, as we have had enough of getting nickel and dimed by Ethan. And the on-site manager Lisa is extremely rude and unprofessional.

We had our annual Girls Weekend at the Secret of Saugatuck Suites. It was amazing. Cheryl and Dino…read moredid such a great job making us feel welcome and helped out our every need! The rooms were well furnashed and clean! The pool was nice a relaxing and it was beautiful there. The downtown was so much fun as well! We rented bikes from the store down the street and rode them into town each day. I would highly recommend this place to families, couples or groups of people looking for fun!

My family stayed here June 25-28 for a family reunion, so we had about 10 of the suites booked…read more First, the area is very nice, love Saugatuck! My husband and I stayed in a 1 bedroom suite. It was fine, but I would suggest a couple of things: the bathtub had nothing on its floor and no texture so it was very slippery! Also, the furnishings are very dated and need to be replaced. The one bedroom had a king bed and a full bed in it so there was very little floor space. A sofabed would work much better. My daughter and her family stayed in the suite next door and the exterior door frame had alot of peeling paint (not great for little kids!) The pool was great and it had a hot tub which was nice to have in the cool evenings. The entrance to the place needs a light. At night you can't see it! All in all, I would give it a 3.5-4.

I came to Saugatauck on a last minute business trip but I wanted a unique and quiet place to stay,…read moreand I found it at the Retro Motel. Take a step back in time and visit this amazing motel. Rob was amazing. He reached out to me to confirm my arrival time and checked in on me from time to time via text. The motel is quaint and peaceful. Located only a few minutes from downtown Douglas and Sagatauck, a perfect and relaxing, clean, pleasant place to stay. A few things to keep in mind, it is on eastern time zone, that's important if you're driving from the central time zone! Rob was gracious when I was running late to check in. A great place to relax and unwind after a busy day of play, shopping, or in my case working. Lounge by the amazing pool or gather with friends and family at the fire pit, or take a nap in the hammocks! If you're a golfer, it's only a few minutes from The Ravines, an Arnold Palmer designed golf course. I am looking forward to visiting again!

We had a very disappointing stay here. The rooms are so small and smell like smoke. The sheets feel…read morelike they needed to be replaced a long time ago. The worst part was the management- outwardly rude, arrogant, and abrasive towards guests. Very strange behavior from them, would not recommend. Hopefully new management will take over, bc with some good upkeep, and proper maintenance of the rooms, as well as just professional behavior from management they would do quite well. Would definitely not recommend- especially if you are traveling with children.

Had an AMAZING stay at the Bella Vita (suite 7) this week. This place was a total surprise to my…read morewife and I who were looking for somewhere different to stay in Saugatuck. I was a little apprehensive at first after hearing that it is both a salon and hotel, and reading some of the negative reviews about the condition of the rooms. I can only speak to our stay and our room which were both very nice. The room is contemporary, huge, and with well appointed furniture and fixtures. The place looks to have been updated sometime in the recent past, and was impeccably cleaned. I cannot think of a more central location to stay either. Walk out the suite's door and you are a minute away from shopping and dining options. The only downside, and it may be a big deal for late risers, is that suite 7 has a skylight located directly over the bed and does not have a means for closing it. I threw a T-shirt over my eyes and was fine, and my wife was up before it could even bother her. If this is a big issue than you may want to shop their other suites, which also look nice from the online pictures. We will stay at this hotel again in our next visit to Saugatuck.

I came in tonight for a haircut and was so impressed. Lindsay was genuine, kind and talented. COVID…read moreprecautions were followed. My hair looks healthy again and my brows look great. I rarely see the same hair stylist twice, and I would 100% come back here. Thank you for the great haircut and customer service. I'm so happy.

Beautiful location, quiet and clean and walkable to everything. The service was excellent and the…read morebreakfast was delicious. Highly recommended!

My wife and I left a day early in October 2024 because the mattress was terrible -- bed squeaked,…read moreand we bounced each other awake all night. Breakfast was tasty. The pool and hot tub are great. The sunset is spectacular.

Room was super clean. Shower was large and had great water pressure. Pool was clean and heated. Hot…read moretub was super hot. Bed was comfy and air conditioner worked well. Danish, bagels, juice and coffee available at breakfast. Multiple fire pits outside. EV chargers available also. Rooms are a bit small but it is a motel.

My partner and I wanted to get away for the weekend, so we choose to go to Saugatuck. So, I…read morestumbled upon Starlite Resort on Booking.com. Since we had a far drive to the location, I reached out to the staff via Booking's messenger. The communication between the staff and I was beyond easy and seamless, on top they were very accommodating. Once we arrived, we checked in, which the staff was beyond sweet and helpful, great hospitality. The resort is in a prime location, extremely easy and quick to get to the downtown area, state parks, and the interstate highways - cannot complain. The room was cozy but a tiny bit dirty, I did find hair in the shower and on sheets at arrival. When we arrived at the room, we had a small roll of toilet paper but the next day the housekeeper made sure to leave two new rolls. The bed was comfortable and there was no noise, the walls are thick. The one thing I did not like, when we left the windows and doors closed but when we returned the cleaning left a window open, that is a big no for me. It pleasant they offer complimentary breakfast, but it is not your average breakfast of bacon, eggs, potatoes, and toast. Overall, we did enjoy our stay and how seamless the process was to check in and out. I would recommend this place to those visiting the area for the weekend.

We booked a last minute weekend getaway to Saugatuck for our Anniversary.. literally the Monday…read morebefore we were going to leave on Friday. There wasn't many options close to downtown that were available or reasonable. I found Beachway for $150 a night compared to $300+ for a room just across the water. After reading lots of reviews, I booked and crossed my fingers. We arrived and were greeted by Cathy at the front desk. So sweet and informative! Walked me through everything we needed to know - front desk hours (she was staying the night so would be available for emergencies and ring the bell if needed! So sweet), breakfast area with coffee, donuts, and fresh fruit, and all the amenities they had - games, movies, snacks, etc. They walked me to the room to make sure I knew where it was and to show me around. I had left a note in our reservation about it being our Anniversary and the staff left us a bottle of Prosecco and some nuts - SO sweet and totally unexpected. The room was small - as was described - but very clean and well maintained. The bed, two nightstands, small dresser, TV, and shelf with hangers was in one area of the room and the other half had two chairs, small table, & the sink area outside of the actual bathroom. The sink had a hand towel, makeup towel (black so not to stain easily from makeup - great idea), blow dryer, 2 bars of soap, shampoo, conditioner, and 2 makeup wipes. (no lotion). The bathroom has a door and was recently remodeled - toilet and small shower with a curtain. The renovation was VERY well done, but the shower is pretty small (but tall). We did not use the pool but it appeared to be heated - we hardly saw anyone using it but it appear clean and well maintained. There are lots of decks with ample seating to hang out and watch the activities across the channel. The location is great! short 8-10 min drive to downtown Saugatuck or Douglas. Chain Ferry is a block away and super convenient - and charming! Oval beach is a short 5 minute drive away (walking distance but very hilly and no sidewalks - it's mostly through the woods) My ONLY complaint about the Beachway is the fact that there is no individual temperature controls in the rooms - it is an older establishment that looks retrofitted into individual rooms so everyone must be on the same run. It got a little stuffy in our room, so we opened the windows at night. It was cool outside but the cool air didn't' seem to come in at all. There also is no fan in the room to move the air. So, I would recommend bringing fans if you can. We were on the floor above the lobby so maybe other areas don't have this issue. I did see comments in other reviews about paper thin walls and hearing everything - while I would agree, we didn't find it to be an issue as there didn't seem to be many guests. Out door didn't close flush so at night you could see light coming through from the hallway - even with that we didn't hear people out and about. Overall, this is a charming place that we definitely said we'd bring our kids back to! For a couple traveling for their anniversary looking for a place to just lay their heads, it worked out extremely well!

The room was the worst we ever stayed in and it cost $288. The pictures did not accurately show how…read moresmall the room was or that the bathroom sink is in the bedroom, an arms length from the bed . You cannot control the room temperature , and there were no additional pillows or blankets available. The furniture was old, outdated and uncomfortable . Find another place to stay .