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Blue Water Resort

2126 S. Bear Lake Blvd., Garden City, UT 84028 (Formerly Bear Lake Motor Lodge)
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Blue Water Resort
Ranked #3 of 5 hotels in Garden City
2.5 of 5 stars 12 Reviews
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herriman, ut
1 review
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 August 2011
2
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Our family of seven stayed here over a holiday weekend, I was expecting crowds but this was ridiculous!! We couldn't even walk along the beach. I didn't realize it was an RV park as well, and a crowded one. We stayed in the hotel on the beachfront. If you don't get one of the rooms with the kitchenette be prepared... More

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Vancouver, Canada
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 July 2011
1
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We just spent a week during July long weekend in the "hotel portion of the "resort". Our unit was quite lovely, the beds were great and the view was spectacular. However it is the only hotel where they don't make up or clean your rooms unless you ask for it and you must be in your room at that same... More

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Jackson Miss.
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74 reviews 74 reviews
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264 helpful votes 264 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 June 2011
3
people found this review helpful

The area is beautiful, no doubt. Downright spectacular. And there are almost no hotel options. But I got conned into making phone reservations at this place and was completely ripped off! The " hotel" is just a big building with a few dozen rooms. Plywood walls, cheap roll- out carpet, and furnishings from garage sales. No air conditioning, no amenities,... More

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3 reviews 3 reviews
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 June 2011
1
person found this review helpful

We stayed for three nights in hotel. Dish network and four beds worked great for us. The pool was closed during the day for a conference and the owner was rude when we wanted to use the hottub instead. Boat rental on the beach was great. The lake is very high but we had fun swimming/wading anyway

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Salt Lake City, Utah
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 August 2010
1
person found this review helpful

Bear Lake is so beautiful and it is surprising to know that accommodations are rather few. We loved our stay at Bluewater Beach. The rooms are very clean and nice. The lodge on the lake is really great and right next to the best beach on all of Bear Lake. The staff is very helpful and pleasant and the resort... More

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Boulder, Colorado
1 review
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 July 2010

We paid $85 plus tax for a room here -- way overpriced. No air conditioning -- the fan provided could not be placed in front of a window due to lack of outlets. No ice available even for a fee. The TV worked, but the cable stretched in front of the bathroom was a tripping hazard. One itty-bitty bar of... More

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Salt lake city
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 August 2009

This Place has hidden costs. I was not happy @ all. Owner or manager was very rude. And bullies his way to force you to pay the unforseen costs. If you rent any of their water equipment watch out for the other costs. Was quoted one price for water trampoline @ $60 then after i put a reservation they said... More

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logan utah
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 February 2009

I've been going to bear lake since i was a kid. This Hotel is a Nice place to stay. The rooms are nicely sized. Great beds.(Serta Perfect Sleepers) Overall A beautiful place to be. It is in a Membership RV Park. The members are friendly. The Staff is all excellent. I read the previous review about the staff being high... More

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Ogden, UT
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4 reviews 4 reviews
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 July 2008

Gross! Dirty, filthy---overall bad experience. The decorum consists 1960-era carpet, tile (green!). The TV has 3 channels and is pre-remote control. VERY disappointed, especially when I discovered there were nice newer hotels and mini-cabins down the road for the same $75/night. We got so depressed when we got back to our room that we canceled the 2nd night and ate... More

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utah
1 review
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 July 2008

Gross! Dirty, filthy---overall bad experience. The decorum consists 1960-era carpet, tile (green!). The TV has 3 channels and is pre-remote control. VERY disappointed, especially when I discovered there were nice newer hotels and mini-cabins down the road for the same $75/night. We got so depressed when we got back to our room that we canceled the 2nd night and ate... More

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2126 S. Bear Lake Blvd., Garden City, UT 84028 (Formerly Bear Lake Motor Lodge)
Price range (per night):* S$64 - 96

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