I have been going to The Dunes for years and they are always on-point. The rooms are clean, the location in central to everything, and they have the best bartenders of any place I've been (especially Drew)! What a welcoming oasis and great place to spend a weekend away.

Note: This review is just for the bar, off-season (read: winter). For the first time in many years, The Dunes isn’t open year round. Now (December) they’re only open Thursday-Sunday. Unfortunately, they aren’t open standard operating hours. Showed up tonight, Thursday, just shy of ten to darkened windows and an empty parking lot. The bartender unlocked the front door, peeked his head out, and said, “Sorry. Winter hours. We’re only open until 10 on Thursday nights. And Sunday nights. Later on Friday and Saturday.” Owners, we’re on the cusp of 2020; please make sure your hours are definitively posted a) on Google b) Facebook and c) your own website. This takes two minutes and avoids alienating an already dwindling customer base, especially off-season.

Although I didn't actually stay at this resort I did visit. It is a very nice local venue 🌈. They have two beautiful indoor bars, actually three if you include the Cabaret, And then another bar out on the patio dance floor. The patio area is ginormous 😱 plenty of room for groups of people to gather in their own little areas. One area even had a fire pit🔥 Apparently they have a multitude of room levels.🛏️ Ranging from a dormitory style building to a classic old hotel style to two-story bungalow type units. I also heard that occasionally they have availability to the condos across the street!🛋️ The swimming pool area is the best I've ever seen 👀 at this type of resort🤩 It's just immense. And of course they have a stage and a bar and a large number of cabanas for rent. All in all a great weekend getaway. I can imagine it is sold out on holiday weekends 🥳

So this is not just a hotel and this review is NOT for the actual lodgings. This is basically a gay club/event venue with three bars, indoor and outdoor space, two dance floors, ample seating, caberet/stage room, and a billiards lounge. I went on a Saturday night and it was a $10 cover charge, not bad at all for a club this size. The place was packed full of cute guys by 11PM. There wasn't a live DJ while I was there which was a bit odd but maybe it was still early. There were guys in leather and other gear so feel free to dress the part. The drinks were cheap though same as most clubs a bit watery, but is what it is. I paid $8 for a vodka cran, fair price compared to what I'm used to. Parking can get really tricky as it heats up.

My third visit. Friendly staff, friendly guests, fun pool, good vibe. It’s not a five-star resort and doesn’t pretend to be, but it has five-star good energy. You can tell everyone who works there enjoys the place and wants you to have fun. I’m not really a party person and I still have a great time!

I wanted to give a raving fan 5-review, but as all seasoned travelers know-it’s the little things that separates average resorts from amazing resorts. Why the “ok” score? Front desk service. Every simple inquiry for assistance , for example: i can’t access wi-fi.(Note: we were both taking a working vacation and needed internet access at all times- but their system was constantly crashing). Our request was responded too in the same way, “I’ll get with my manager-give me 20 minutes.” Of course, it was more than an hour and we had to call several more times. Half the time it was never fixed. Next, if you’re going to stay for more than a weekend-bring bathroom towels. The bathroom linens were so course and bleached-they literally scratched our skin. The only raving fan compliments go to the pool bartenders and ladies in housekeeping: friendly, professional, happy and attentive. Great job team! Too bad the front office team didn’t have your dedication to customer service.

Had a great time... Attractive men... Attractive women... Had a few drinks... Looked at some pretty people... Looked at some ugly people... Then came home...

Spent 2 night here midweek and had a very nice time. It was not crowded and easy to play pool and get a drink. We had a 2nd floor king bed room which was nicely decorated and large. The bed was super comfortable! The bar, dance floor, game room and reception area are large and the staff is very friendly. We hit the big pool area and there is also a bar right next to the pool. Have not been here in many years and I'll have to say that it has only gotten much better. Looking forward to visiting again on a weekend when things are a little more lively.

Very clean. The King room was very nice and clean for the age of the resort (loved the shower dispenser). We just happened to stay while a drag show was scheduled for entertainment and it was a blast. Met one of the owners and he was a delightful, charming and heartfelt man. We will stay again.

This was our first time here. It was off season so was not busy at all. Our room was nice and quiet, we did go to the club and was super fun! We will have to stop by again in the future.

My friend and I decided to stay on a whim and really enjoyed our stay. All of the staff were friendly and knowledgeable about the area for things to do. The resort is very well kept. I was very happy to find out about Thursday night karaoke where the host was awesome. I had a blast. I'll definitely be back and plan out my trip better, they book up fast.

What a great destination to reset and relax. We laughed, relaxed and enjoyed our stay. The staff are all amazing. Everyone was kind and upbeat. We met people from all over the world. We can't wait to go back!

I only gave this one star because I can’t give it negative stars. I have a very large social media presence, and a whole lot of friends in Saugatuck. I will tell everybody that I know, to never go here again. All I wanted to do was use the ATM. I didn’t have a mask and he said I needed one, So I went by the door and grabbed a mask. Then he proceeded to cut me off, snap in my face, rip my card out of the ATM, and kick me out. All while calling me a stupid pothead.

Was not impressed with the staff not vary professional or friendly aka real stuck up. We husband and I just look about. Not like leave to somewhere else . It's what we do with not so good service.

This was our first visit and we were very impressed by the friendliness of the staff and guests. Patrick at the reception desk was helpful and professional. Our King room was very clean, comfortable and modern. We normally don't stay at Gay Resorts but after having vacationed in Douglas/Saugatuck for well over a decade we finally gave it a try and are glad we did. Plenty of fun events and a nice pool and bars. We gave them the highest compliment by extending our stay. Well done Dunes!

I love this place. Great bar, great staff, awesome rooms.

We had a fantastic trip at the dunes. The service was on point - and this is coming from a crew that has worked in service for a long time. Housekeeping was friendly and attentive, bar service and staff were chipper and clean. Overall very impressed by management and all that work together to make this place run as smoothly as it does. Huge thanks from hubby and I :-)

I just wanted to say thanks to the Dunes for helping me once I arrived at the property and realized that I had booked the wrong kind of accommodations. I was not going to be able to stay in the room that I had inadvertently booked (one of the 'Dunes' rooms with communal amenities), and on such short notice there was nothing else available for me, so I had to book a room at another hotel in town. The staff was incredibly kind and understanding and refunded my previous payment. We will be back - with a correct booking. The property is lovely - and looked like a lot of fun with a large pool, dance club and bar. While it didn't work out this time, we are looking forward to trying again.

The staff is always happy and eager to make your stay memorable. The bartenders are amazing and fun and the housekeeping is impeccable! We always stay in the king suites when we make the trip down and they are amazing with an awesome view of the pool

Everyone was nice.Enjoyed the music and dancing.

The bartender was amazing

Always a good time

Just ok. I wanted to rate our visit higher, plenty of pros, but also a few cons. I simply wouldn't call this place a resort. There's a connotation that goes along with the word "resort", and we didn't experience that level of service or vacation experience. The pool area and bar, cabaret facilities are great. We saw the cabaret show both nights, Big Red was amazing. And the cabaret show was free, so hard to complain. But the second night there was a bridal shower and many partiers in the back of the room. It was so loud, we struggled to hear. Big Red called them out twice to quiet down. I would think an employee, bouncer, someone on staff would be controlling that. Our room. It was a king bed suite overlooking the pool. The room decor is sparse and dated. I think in both rooms and bathroom there's 1 piece of art on the walls. A wicker patio set was the table in our living room. No curtains, just blinds. Both tvs were very small. The towels (2 of them) were very coarse, as I saw another reviewer post. After both towels were used and wet, I tried to get more but there's no phone to call to speak with anyone and my walk to the front desk was met with a closed office. We used our beach towels to dry off until the next day when I found the cleaning woman (who was very nice). Our shower rod fell once, I put it back up. It just felt like a motel stay. Very basic. No frills. And no crowds. Our stay was in the middle of summer, Thurs through Sunday. Both sunny, hot days at the pool saw no more than 20 to 30 people at the pool with maybe 3 people swimming at any time. I'm sure they have special events and holidays that draw people, but the bar was sparse, very few people, yet there's a beautiful indoor and outdoor club/bar space. Don't come hoping to be surrounded by a lot of people. The pictures make you think of a packed resort with themes, lots of guys, events, and fun. A destination. We enjoyed touring the towns...but our stay was just ok. It should have been a sign when we checked in with the nice young man at the counter. We paid, got keys....and that was it. I had to ask if there was anything we needed to know, where to go, how things worked with the club and bar. Could you tell is anything to help plan our stay? Just ok.

We had a nice time. The weather wasn’t the greatest but still had a great time! Thanks for the memories!

The nice thing about the Dunes, unlike other gay resorts, is that you will fell welcomed no matter what level of participation you enjoy in the activities. There's both a party and relaxation to be had. The rooms vary from luxury cabins with hot tubs to fully equipped hotel rooms to bare bones dorm style rooms (offered in season on the weekends). The staff is friendly and efficient and the housekeeping staff is awesome. I didn't meet the owners but the staff speaks well of them, which tells volumes. I'll be back!

The area was quiet and my wife and I loved that. Unfortunately there were a couple of things that bothered us. Firstly, our king suite didn’t have a microwave .. we asked the cleaning crew but they didn’t have answers. After 3 days, we finally called the service desk, they said that king suites don’t have them but “we’ll have one delivered to you”. It clearly states that one of the amenities is a microwave. Secondly, there was a issue with the water, a worker knocked and said we wouldn’t have water but didn’t give an approximate time when we would. We didn’t have hot water for 2 days. Thirdly, the bed was horrible, the springs in the bed are so prominent. I was in pain every single night. I just feel like the stay wasn’t worth what we spent. It was quiet, but the overall stay wasn’t worth it.

What an awesome first time visiting this property. Had a lot of fun. DJ John E is AWESOME!!! Keep him there and we will be booking more stays on his schedule.

Wow! Great hideaway place on Lake Michigan for gay guys. Primarily a gay resort Good music, great pool, fun events. Will be returning

Everyone friendly and accommodating. The only negative things I could recommend that might need to be looked at are: Room pricing is a little high, can't make reservations or get a room less than a day ahead, call and get no answer and the overflow parking lot in the back should ALWAYS be open. Other than those 3 things, this place is great and I recommend it highly!

Haven't stayed at the resort, but the bar is fun! Always something to do! Great LGBTQIA+ getaway in a beautiful lakeside tourist town.

It was fine. Very expensive. We paid $254 for just one night in the standard 2-bed motel room only. This was their cheapest option unfortunately, but it was NYE so that's probably why they jacked the prices way up. There was no coffee filter in our room, so no way to make morning coffee, which I desperately needed after a night of partying. I'm also deducting a star for the haphazard way their parking "lot" is laid out, it's almost like a maze, without clear signage. But overall we did have a pretty good time, and would definitely return to The Dunes again, especially if DJ DigiMark is throwing down tunes at the club - it was a great night!

It was my first time at The Dunes over the weekend and I can’t say enough good things. I had first date jitters, but they were quickly erased. Every staff member we encountered was so friendly and welcoming. The Sunday pool party was a blast. We didn’t stay at the resort on this visit, but will definitely be planning another trip to stay there before the summer is over!

Very beautiful location and common areas, bars, pools, etc were very cool! We stayed in the cottage and it was nice, just some minor things that would've made it better is if the living room had a coffee table, there were some extra blankets, and if it was easier to get extra towels. Otherwise it was a nice stay

We stayed in a lower cottage with our dog. The yard was right outside which was perfect for our needs. The rooms and grounds were well-kept. A surprise to me was daily housekeeping! The staff were wonderful. Would definitely stay again!

I traveled to West Michigan at last minute to attend a family member's memorial. Not really knowing where to stay I did a little search on Trip Advisor and came across The Dunes. I extended my stay a bit so I could explore and enjoy the area. The Saugatuck/Douglas area was a really nice spot, with great restaurants, awesome beach and this great spot, The Dunes! I didn't know until the day before my arrival that it was Mr. Michigan Leather weekend at The Dunes (was surprised I could get a room), so that made the weekend even more fun! I met some great, friendly people who included solo me in their groups and had an awesome time. Many hours at the pool, great bars (inside and out) that served pretty much everything available, music was really good and I enjoyed the DJ at the tea dance. Every team member was really nice and friendly - from the housekeepers to the bartenders. I was impressed how meticulously kept the property was, my room was spotless and comfortable. Will definitely be back for a bit more time, with better planning to enjoy the area!

Stayed on a very quiet Monday night (September 18). Staff was exceptionally helpful and accommodating, in particular Taylor at the front desk. The grounds are well kept and rooms clean and cozy. Looking forward to returning with friends on a busy weekend.

The Dunes was a super friendly place in a great location with a wicked short drive to downtown Saugatuck and the lake itself. The retro-motel style rooms are sleek and comfortable. The pool, bar, cabaret, and dance spaces were all great! Will definitely be back agin.

Did a last minute overnight stay from Chicago and was really impressed with The Dunes. SUPER clean rooms, great facilities and very friendly staff. Will certainly come back in the summer for a longer stay!

Came here for a LGBTQ country hoedown event. Rooms are okay, nothing profound. Location is great! Venue was accommodating. Fun pool area! Clearly male focused, women were welcomed. Walkable to a few shops and food. Short drive to beach and towns.

Great cool place full of active people. Its a getaway with a twist. Faint of heart should prolly stay at a motel 6!

My spiritual hang out!

No words....

Nice, clean, friendly

Such an amazing place. Had so much fun. Check it out. Fun fun fun

Such a nice place. Looking forward to them firing up the huge brick fireplace on the pool deck. Hopefully one of the bartenders can bring me out some hot cocoa. Maybe with an orange slice as a garnish. Oh rite, and a splash of Cointreau. ;)

Enjoyed our stay for three nights. Staff were welcoming and gave helpful tips about the area. Rooms were recently renovated.

Always a fun time and Una Legend the door person was just so funny

Clean rooms, friendly staff.

A great way to relieve the lockdown of 2020! Drink a couple beers had a few games of pool check out the scenery went to the bushes run into some trees tripped over some trees had to be removed from the bushes lol!!!😎2020

A Devine getaway from home. The staff is friendly, courteous, and they offer daily in room service. The cottages are clean, rustic, and filled with charm. I recommend a visit.

It is about 3 hours away for me but was definitely worth the trip and I am going again this year.

ZERO Stars for The Dunes Dragshow! This place was absolutely horrific and the staff treated my group of women with such disrespect it was disgusting! Peaches and Chris were so disrespectful and were even swearing at us as we exited. Do yourself a favor and take your business elsewhere...they do not deserve your patronage.

Went for BINGO. Had so much fun. They had drink specials during the even. What I loved was all half of the profits from every game when to the charity of the night. We played about 3 games an hour and you could play for $1 and some were $5

Made me feel like home. First time since I left fort Lauderdale in 3/18 Will definitely go back very nice and friendly bartender's

Awesome place, handled COVID very well. Had a great time lounging by the pool, reading, drinking, and enjoying the town

Love the beach and camping area resorts

Great place

Home away from home lol

Comfortable

The people, the bar staff, the housekeepers, the management, the owners.. my home away from home.

Great place to get away and have some fun

Staff was great. Rooms, bars and pool, were very clean.

Dunes and Dudes! What a great time. Love it there. Great pool and dancing! Summer Sunday patio bar b que is so much fun.

Always a great time

We had a great time at bingo. Friendly and inclusive environment. I cant wait to go again!

Best place evee

Great place for a weekend getaway

Fun place!! See the Rubi Girls next time they are in town!

Pricey for the quality of the accomodations. But if you're gay, it's a nice place to gather.

This is what friends and family is...

I like coming here during the summer when the pool is packed and the rooms are sold out. It’s always a fun time. The bathrooms need to be degreased between guest stays. And be sure to clean the filter in your A/C unit when you check in. It’s always filthy and stinky.