When you stay at Manistique Sands in Manistique, you'll be on the waterfront, just steps from Lake Michigan and 15 minutes by foot from Lakeview Park. .This hotel is 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Manistique Boardwalk and 1.8 mi (2.9 km) from Manistique Central Park.
What's nearby
Lakeview Park - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
Manistique Boardwalk - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
Hiawatha National Forest - 11 min drive - 11.5 miles
Indian Lake State Park - 11 min drive - 7.9 miles
Palms Book State Park - 22 min drive - 19.1 miles
Getting around
Escanaba, MI (ESC-Delta County) - 61 min drive
Restaurants
McDonald's - 2 min drive
Clyde's Drive-In - 6 min drive
Big Boy - 2 min drive
Hardee's - 3 min drive
Tap21 - 4 min drive
About this property
Manistique Sands
Manistique Sands offers 40 accommodations with hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. This Manistique hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices). Microwaves and coffee/tea makers are provided. Rollaway/extra beds (complimentary) are also available. Housekeeping is provided daily.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include a private beach and an indoor pool.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 40 guestrooms featuring microwaves. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Conveniences include desks and coffee/tea makers, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Relax on the private beach or enjoy other recreational amenities such as an indoor pool. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access and a picnic area.
A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily from 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM.
Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary continental breakfast is served each morning between 6:30 AM and 10:30 AM.
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
In-room WiFi speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices)
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
Free self parking on site
Food and drink
Free continental breakfast available daily 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM
Things to do
Indoor pool
Family friendly
Free rollaway/extra bed
In-room microwave
Indoor pool
Mini-fridge
Conveniences
24-hour front desk
Guest services
Housekeeping (daily)
Business services
Coworking space
Outdoors
Firepit
On a lake
On a private beach
Picnic area
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Upper floors accessible by stairs only
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Smoking not allowed
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Free rollaway/extra bed
Bathroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shampoo
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Food and drink
Coffee/tea maker
Microwave
Mini-fridge
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Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
Desk
Heating (climate-controlled)
Iron/ironing board
Laptop workspace
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 AM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 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
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Free rollaway/extra beds
Cribs (infant beds) are not available
Property payment types
Important information
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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
Pool access available from 8:00 AM to midnight
Manistique Sands Reviews
Reviews
9.4
Exceptional
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Rooms were decorated very nice! Brand new and beautiful wall art. Enjoyed the private beach and views and continental breakfast. Staff was very friendly and helpful. Will definitely come back
Access to private beach was cool. Indoor pool was also very nice. Hot tub was out of order and I wasn’t able to use the Roku tv because it wasn’t fully set up. Overall a nice hotel
We really enjoyed all the renovations to this location— so happy that someone has finally invested in sprucing up accommodations in the UP. Every year we come through this area and have always had to put up with dumpy accommodations because there is nothing nice to pick from. So BRAVO to the Manistique Sands!
Our newly-renovated rooms were great! The breakfast area in the lobby was quite small, but still appreciated. The indoor pool was refreshing and having it open late into the evening was great - it will be better when the hot tub becomes functional. The staff was very helpful and responsive by text messages. Great location and hope the renovations continue to be as good. We managed fine without an elevator, but that may be a concern for some people with 2nd floor rooms.
Upstairs rooms were newly renovated and quite nice. They had only been open a week so tough to rate because they were still renovating the lower rooms. The breakfast wasn’t much but still better than nothing. We weren’t there long enough to use the pool but the hot tub was out of order. Overall rooms were nice, and would stay there again.
The room was newly renovated and very clean. The bed was very comfortable. The location in general was very good and our view of lake Michigan was pretty cool. The pool looked nice although we didn't use it. We really wanted to use the hot tub but it was not operating.
The staff was friendly and there was a nice little free continental breakfast in the lobby.
The Roku TV was a bit complicated (for streaming) but we ended up figuring it out; I imagine that some folks wouldn't have been able to.
Courtney
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review
10/10 Excellent
Dale
Jul 14, 2026
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
This hotel is currently under construction, so the property reflects that. The room, however, was PERFECT! So updated and clean. We requested extra pillows and they brought them right up. The view of Lake Michigan was pretty, despite the rain we had. They did have a grab-and-go breakfast option but we walked right next door to three seasons cafe for breakfast and it was amazing. We only needed accommodations for one night but the bed was perfect and location was ideal for our trip. It’s only about 15 minutes from Kitch-Iti-Kipi, which was on our itinerary for our anniversary trip!
The rooms are newly renovated and are very well set up. The office staff is very friendly and helpful. The view of Lake Michigan is beautiful. The area going to the beach is still being renovated. I would recommend this motel to anyone.
The room was lovely. Comfortable bed, very roomy. I wish there was an overhead light over the dresser area, and that the existing OH lights were on 2 switches instead of 1, so one person could be doing something in the other half of the room while person #2 sleeps. The tiny desk light helps, but not enough.
We appreciated the reduced use of plastic with the breakfast! Paper/cardboard cups and plates are great! Maybe someday you can add a compost bin for the compostable plates and bowls!
Elizabeth
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review
6/10 Okay
Judith
Jul 20, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staircase was dirty!! Only one chair in room to sit on .
Judith
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review
8/10 Good
Gretchen
Jul 17, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Going through a remodel is tough but the rooms have turned out amazing. The bed was comfortable and staff amazing!
The room was recently updated and was clean comfortable and beautiful! The staff was very friendly and helpful. We also like the breakfast that was offered. The hotel is in the process of being renovated- we can’t wait to see it complete ! They’re off to a great start !
The rooms were beautiful & the view of the lake from our room was stunning! We loved the beach access & the restaurant next door. The staff was super accommodating & all made for a perfect stay.
Room was renovated beautifully and very clean. Lobby staff were excellent. Motel is under renovation yet we did not hear any noise. TVs need upgrades to smart TVs. No elevator to 2ns floor. We did have a lake view yet as the outside hallway was in front of the windows we didn’t enjoy the view as much as we thought. 3 seasons diner is next to motel and has great food and service. We would stay here again.