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The Waters Inn

2.5 star property

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A wooden sign with the words "WATERS INN" and "EST. 2004" indicating the name and establishment year of the inn.
A sign indicating the location as the 45th Parallel, halfway between the Equator and the North Pole.
A bathroom with a wooden shelf holding a folded white towel and a small logo.
A room with two beds, each with a checkered bedspread and pillows, a nightstand with a lamp, and a wooden headboard.
A compact kitchenette with a microwave, coffee maker, and a small refrigerator.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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10565 Old Highway 27 South, Gaylord, MI, 49735
  • Place, Big Bradford Lake
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Boyne Mountain
    ‪36 min drive‬
  • Place, Torch Lake
    ‪47 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Room, 2 Double Beds (Room 1, Golf Theme)

A cabin-style room with two beds, a lamp, a telephone, and a framed sign on the wall.

Room, 2 Double Beds (Room 1, Golf Theme)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Room, 2 Double Beds (Room 2, Winter Sports Theme)

A cozy cabin room with two beds, a lamp, a telephone, and a sign on the wall.

Room, 2 Double Beds (Room 2, Winter Sports Theme)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Room, 2 Double Beds (Room 3, Hunting Theme)

A cozy cabin room with two beds, a wooden wall, a framed picture, a lamp, and a window.

Room, 2 Double Beds (Room 3, Hunting Theme)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Room, 1 Queen Bed (Room 4, Fishing Theme)

A cozy cabin-style room with a bed, a chair, a nightstand, and a lamp.

Room, 1 Queen Bed (Room 4, Fishing Theme)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Room, 2 Double Beds, Accessible (Room 5)

Room, 2 Double Beds, Accessible (Room 5)

Room, 2 Double Beds, Accessible (Room 5)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Room, 1 Queen Bed (Room 6, Bear Theme)

A cozy room with a bed, a chair, a small table with a lamp, and a window with curtains.

Room, 1 Queen Bed (Room 6, Bear Theme)

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Room, 2 Double Beds (Room 7, Fishing Theme)

Room, 2 Double Beds (Room 7, Fishing Theme)

Room, 2 Double Beds (Room 7, Fishing Theme)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Room, 2 Double Beds (Room 8, Golf Theme)

Room, 2 Double Beds (Room 8, Golf Theme)

Room, 2 Double Beds (Room 8, Golf Theme)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Room, 2 Double Beds (Room 9, Duck Theme)

A cabin room with two beds, a small table, a lamp, and a window with curtains.

Room, 2 Double Beds (Room 9, Duck Theme)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Room, 2 Double Beds (Room 10, History Theme)

A room with two beds, each with a quilted bedspread and matching pillows. There is a nightstand with a lamp, a phone, and a remote control. Two framed pictures are hung on the wall above the beds.

Room, 2 Double Beds (Room 10, History Theme)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

The Waters Inn

Free self parking and free WiFi in public areas are available at this motel.
The Waters Inn offers 10 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and complimentary toiletries. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include showers.

This Gaylord motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Housekeeping is provided daily.

During your stay at The Waters Inn, you're just a quick walk from Big Bradford Lake. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are available.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self parking
  • Just a 2-minute drive from Big Bradford Lake and 5 minutes from Otsego Lake State Park
Public spaces have free WiFi. Free self parking 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
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: 11 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a first aid kit
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

Property is also known as

Waters Inn Gaylord
Waters Inn
Waters Gaylord
The Waters Inn Motel
The Waters Inn Gaylord
The Waters Inn Motel Gaylord

The Waters Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 182 out of 312 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 93 out of 312 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 22 out of 312 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 312 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 312 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

randall d

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quaint, budget friendly hotel with parking right in front of your room entrance. Ideal location with several restaurants just across the street, convenience store and gas station just down the road. Cozy rustic rooms with cable TV, microwave, fridge and coffee maker. Very helpful and personable hotel associate. Great for an overnight stop on our trip to Canada!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Shannon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Robin

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great place to stay

Great place to stay! Wonderful staff, check in was a breeze. Rooms clean and comfy!!!!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ronald

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very snowmobile, friendly. Located right on trail seven and a restaurant across the street and gas right down the street. Bonus is they gave us a free trail map.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect for snowmobiling. Access to Trail 7 right across the street. Had a great time with our family.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Leighun

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This was such a cute place! The rooms were cozy and clean and the staff was super friendly. I loved that you got to pick the theme of your room. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Christie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Super cute and cozy!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

chad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing room and just a great place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was convenient to a local bar/restaurant that had great food and good service. The rooms were clean and the beds were comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Pamela k

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always like staying at the waters inn very friendly convenient and safe
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great room. Quiet, comfortable, and clean. The service is exceptional. We would stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a great place to stay it was quiet and there is a place right across the street to get food and a drink. The rooms were very cute and it worked perfectly for the two of us. Would stay again and probably will.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

michele

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This is a hidden gem! I totally recommend staying here! The owner is wonderful and the small town has a cute ice cream shop, bar and The Gobbler restaurant!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lee Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was a good nice rest, clean room, accommodating staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Alex

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very cozy
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Was greeted immediately with a smile! Very easy check-in process! The rooms were clean and smelled good!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Thanks! I had a great stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean, nice place to stay. Good location
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Pamela k

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property owner goes above and beyond to meet all your needs and your comforts and to make you feel right at home absolutely love staying at the Waters inn
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

cheryl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
My stay was excellent!!! Bob is a great guy and made sure our stay was enjoyable!!! Would absolutely stay here again and would recommend it to everyone.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Jenna

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
It was a quiet little quaint place to stay. The owner Bob is nice and keeps the place clean. Will stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Cecilia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cute and cozy room. Very friendly staff. Easy in and out.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Dan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cozy room. Will definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sally

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Exactly what we were looking for!!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Pamela k

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Always love staying at the Waters Inn. I’m comfortable during my stay always feel safe when I stay very convenient for all my needs and the owner is a wonderful person who takes care of all your needs goes above and beyond couldn’t ask for more
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024