The Waters Inn

2.5 star property

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Front of property
Room, 2 Double Beds, Accessible (Room 5) | Bathroom | Shower, free toiletries, towels
Room, 1 Queen Bed (Room 6, Bear Theme) | Bathroom shower
Room, 2 Double Beds (Room 2, Winter Sports Theme) | Free WiFi, bed sheets
Free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

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
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Otsego Lake State Park
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Torch Lake
    ‪47 min drive‬

Room options

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Room, 2 Double Beds, Accessible (Room 5)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 Wi-Fi in public areas are available at this motel.
The Waters Inn offers 10 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and free toiletries. Fridges and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include a shower.

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

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 1-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.
  • Cots (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

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

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 176 out of 300 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 90 out of 300 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 21 out of 300 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 300 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 300 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Shannon

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

10/10 Excellent

Christie

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Alex

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

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

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

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

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

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
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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

James

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

Quaint Roadside Motel

Quiet & Clean. I completed the Pre-check in link they sent. When we arrived check in was very quick. Polite and friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sally

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

8/10 Good

donald

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

Good room for a night.

Quiet comfortable. Free "if you forgot something" like toothpaste etc.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025