Silver Sands Hotel & Resort, Mears
About the Hotel
Rooms and Suites
Silver Sands Hotel & Resort provides a variety of accommodations, including hotel rooms, beach house rooms, and cabins with 2 to 5 bedrooms. Hotel rooms feature two queen beds, flat-screen TVs, mini-fridges, and complimentary Wi-Fi. Some rooms offer views of the lake and pool. Cabins range from 2-bedroom to 5-bedroom units, including fully equipped kitchens with stoves, refrigerators, microwaves, toasters, coffee makers, cookware, dishes, and utensils. Cabins also include living rooms, bathrooms with showers or tub/shower combinations, picnic tables, and grills. Cabins 6-11 feature pull-out sleeping sofa beds. The Beach House building has eight 2-person rooms with a wraparound balcony overlooking Lake Michigan and the Silver Lake Sand Dunes. ADA-compliant rooms are available, featuring one full bed, one twin bed, a flat-screen TV, complimentary Wi-Fi, a mini-fridge, and an accessible bathroom with shower.
Dining Options
Several dining options near Silver Sands Hotel & Resort include The Chicken Shack, specializing in rotisserie chicken with a full bar, open-air seating, and live music on weekends from Memorial Weekend to Labor Day Weekend. Farmhouse Kitchen and Market offers handcrafted fare using local products. The Bucket Bar serves pizzas and has space for kids to play. Whippy Dip is known for ice cream and malt shop music. Open Hearth Grille features American cuisine. Big Hart Brewing Company provides beer and fresh local food. J.O. Wine offers wine tasting and themed items.
Leisure and Activities
Silver Sands Hotel & Resort has 500 feet of Lake Michigan beachfront. Wave Club Water Sport Rentals, steps from the hotel's private beach and dock, offers boat and water sports equipment rentals. Silver Lake Adventures, less than a mile away, provides UTV, e-bike, and sandboard rentals. Craig's Cruisers has go-karts, mini-golf, bumper boats, and an arcade. Golden Sands Golf Course & Bucket Bar includes a golf course, food, drinks, and outdoor games. Other nearby attractions include the Little Sable Point Lighthouse, Lewis Adventure Farm & Zoo, and Stony Lake Stables for horseback riding. SunBuggy and DuneLand Off-Road Center offer buggy and UTV rentals for exploring the Silver Lake Sand Dunes.
Location and Access
Silver Sands Resort is located in Mears, Western Michigan, in the heart of Silver Lake, next to the Sands Restaurant and across the street from the Deer Ranch. It is 80 km from Muskegon County. Landmarks nearby include Silver Lake State Park (2 km), Mac Wood's Dune Rides (2 km), and Silver Lake (0.3 km). From US-31, take the Shelby/New Era exit. Turn west on Shelby Rd. and go 7 miles to 56th Ave. Turn north (right) and go 1 mile to Fox Rd. Turn west (left) on Fox Rd. and go 1 1/2 miles to 34th Ave. Turn north (right) to Silver Sands.
Hotel Services
Silver Sands Hotel & Resort provides event booking services for weddings and retreats. Group trip accommodations are available. The hotel complies with the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) and offers accessible rooms. Silver Sands is a non-smoking property; smoking in rooms incurs a $150 cleaning fee. Pets are not allowed, and bringing a pet on-site may result in a $150 fee and the guest being asked to leave. Bikes and skateboards must be walked near buildings. Grilling is prohibited on decks and walkways and must be a minimum of 10 ft from building structures. Campfire locations are regulated by the local fire Marshall.
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Facilities
General
- Non-smoking rooms
- Free Wi-Fi
- Free parking
- No pets allowed
- Private beach
Sports & Fitness
- Canoeing
- Hiking
- Horseback riding
- Cycling
- Golf course
- Fishing
Dining
- Picnic area/ Tables
Spa & Leisure
- Seasonal outdoor pool
- Heated swimming pool
- Beach access
Room features
- Air conditioning
- Sitting area
- Garden furniture
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Media
- Flat-screen TV



