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Tawas Bay Beach Resort

300 East Bay Street, East Tawas, MI 48730 (Formerly "Holiday Inn")
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Tawas Bay Beach Resort
Ranked #3 of 3 hotels in East Tawas
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Burnaby, BC
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41 reviews 41 reviews
33 hotel reviews
Reviews in 35 cities Reviews in 35 cities
18 helpful votes 18 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 18, 2013

I didn't have time to check reviews, and checked in when I could drive no farther. Reception was friendly. Room basic but more than adequate. Appreciated the small refrig with tiny freezer that could be plugged in. It was NOT overly noisy, thankfully!. Room was clean, quiet, and bed very comfortable. Pillows not the feather type which I like better.... More

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Elizabethtown, Kentucky
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 23, 2013

I was skeptical to stay here when I realized it was once a Holiday Inn but liked the location so we stayed. I was pleasantly surprised at our lake view room and the front desk was among the friendliest we have ever encountered. The breakfast, although in the restaurant was "on the house" with the voucher they gave us at... More

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Grosse Pointe Woods, Michigan
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19 reviews 19 reviews
11 hotel reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 21, 2013

Okay, don't expect the Ritz. It's a former Holiday inn, which, according to newspaper articles in the lobby, was bought by a family and refurbished. Karyn at the front desk was very nice and extremely helpful. Sure, the hallways are a little tired, and the room is a little outdated, it's very clean. The restaurant in the hotel is very... More

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Manchester, United Kingdom
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33 reviews 33 reviews
23 hotel reviews
Reviews in 22 cities Reviews in 22 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed March 15, 2013

East Tawas in March is not the most exiting place to be. This hotel is OK but not much more than that. There is a lack of sockets in the room and it would be a great improvement if a microwave was in the room as the dinning facilities in the town are very limited. The food is Ok if... More

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Port Huron, Michigan
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3 hotel reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed February 25, 2013

The Tawas Bay Beach Resort has had a bumpy growth. Located on beautiful Tawas Bay on Lake Huron, it's location is one of he most beautiful facing the sunrise side of the state. I was here two years ago to have dinner. Let's call that experience, " uninspiring". This time, I stayed overnight. Unfortunately, a water main somewhere in East... More

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Canton, Michigan
1 review
4 of 5 stars Reviewed February 13, 2013

Just booked my reservation for a trip to E. Tawas this summer. We have stayed at this resort in the past and have enjoyed our accomendations and the awesome view of Lake Huron. We enjoyed the life music on the beach and the Bikinis Beach Bar just a few steps from our room. It's a fun atmosphere and very relaxed.... More

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Owosso
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5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed January 20, 2013

In spite of previous reviews, we decided to stay at the Tawas Bay Beach Resort this past weekend and I am really glad we did. We stayed in room 108 which was VERY clean, comfortable and quiet. It had new carpeting, new bathtub-shower, newly painted walls and new bedspreads and window coverings. The trim needs to be painted but everything... More

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michigan
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed November 20, 2012

I do a lot of traveling and I had to take a business trip to this area. After reading some of the previous reviews I was a bit hesitant and even brought my own blanket and air freshener just in case. But once I was there the staff were very friendly and the hotel was very clean, no strange odors... More

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Buffalo, New York
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7 reviews 7 reviews
5 hotel reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed October 4, 2012

I did not even bring my bags into the room I went up to check on it first. No elevators the lighting was old and dim the rooms were old and unkept. The chain for the door was not tightly attached to the wall very unsafe. NOT a resort by any means NOT even on par with a Super 8... More

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HERMITAGE. PA.
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed September 14, 2012

This hotel is badly out dated and run down, especially for the price. It is the highest priced hotel in the area. The staff is rude and busy doing their own thing. Family member got sick and I had to leave for a hospital, I called ASAP because I mistakenly left hang ing clothes on two hangers. Only 2 out... More

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Also Known As:
Tawas Bay Beach Hotel East Tawas
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Address: 300 East Bay Street, East Tawas, MI 48730 (Formerly "Holiday Inn")
Region: United States > Michigan > East Tawas
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Business Center Fitness Center Free Parking Restaurant Room Service Swimming Pool Wheelchair access
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Ranked #3 of 3 hotels in East Tawas
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