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Reviews of The Inn at Harbor Shores This rating is a reflection of how the property compares to the industry standard when it comes to price, facilities and services available. It's based on a self-evaluation by the property. Use this rating to help choose your stay!

800 Whitwam Drive, Saint Joseph, MI 49085, United States of America

#1 of 4 hotels in Saint Joseph

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Review Score

Based on 185 hotel reviews

8.6

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.1

  • Comfort

    9.1

  • Location

    8.6

  • Facilities

    8.9

  • Staff

    9.0

  • Value for money

    7.7

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  • Reviewed: August 5, 2023

    7.0
    It was a relaxing and pleasant stay.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The door on the bathroom was very heavy and hard to close. My bed was broken.. it slopped every time I rolled over.

    The location was good. The breakfast needs to have some simpler options. Like a vegan one too? They keep it clean which is HUGE for us.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: July 13, 2023

    5.0
    Over priced
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room with Harbor View
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Over priced for what it was. Door men just talked in front- no assistance. Room A/C was inadequate. Curtain rod had to be adjusted during our stay. No real property grounds. No one could answer questions about the water taxi.

    Over priced.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: June 3, 2023

    5.0
    The room was clean, however the toilet tissue was very poor quality in comparison to that of the downstairs restaurant r
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The hallways on the floor we were on was being painted of which we were unaware of until we got off the elevator. o staff member mentioned it upon our checking in.

    The staff were very friendly and helpful. The outdoors was very nice also inside the main lobby area.

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: October 10, 2022

    2.0
    I had called in advance to check if the pools were still heated, the indoor pool was too cold for anyone to swim in and
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The rooms have very poor sound insulation.

    very clean and nicely situated

    Stayed in October 2022

  • Reviewed: June 18, 2022

    4.0
    Disappointing
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • King Room with Harbor View
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    1) this is the second time within a year that during our stay one elevator was non functional which made it very difficult for check out with all our stuff plus the only people who actually are friendly and go out of their way are at the poolside bar 2) not much communication about room cleaning- only changed sheets once I asked and didn’t even give us fresh towels or take away dirty ones on the floor, didn’t take garbage (even a whole pizza box on the floor by the garbage was left) 3) horrible service at restaurant - they have kids running the main desk who are not very friendly or helpful 4) overall, very overpriced for the lack of service. I wish I had better things to say given I do enjoy staying at this hotel for the reasons listed. If they would get their act in gear with better management it could be great but I’m not sure I’m coming back

    I love the location and available amenities such as the pool, hot tub, restaurants and coffee shop.

    Stayed in June 2022

  • Reviewed: March 18, 2022

    7.0
    Nice property
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room with Harbor View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The first front desk person that checked me in. Not sure if she knew what she was doing.

    The View

    Stayed in March 2022

  • Reviewed: September 10, 2021

    4.0
    Disappointing
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room with Harbor View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    We expected a little more luxury for the price. I reported the coffee machine did not work & nothing was done.

    Convenient & water front

    Stayed in September 2021

  • Reviewed: August 21, 2021

    7.0
    One night in St. Joes
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room with Harbor View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Water front view is staring at large piles of rocks?! When and/or if the various phases are finished this place has great potential. Right now it was rather disappointing. Should have paid less and looked at my car in the parking lot.

    Restaurant had some great dishes. Nice little bar. Neat artwork scattered about the lobby. Lots of pillows! Marina area has future potential.

    Stayed in August 2021

  • Reviewed: August 16, 2021

    1.0
    I love this place… but this stay was awful
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    See above

    I love the location, beautiful surroundings, the fact that there’s a restaurant, coffee shop, pools, and room is comfortable. I’ve stayed here at least 2-3 times prior. However, This stay had many negatives: 1 elevator was out which posed major problems for check out- 30+ wait times for the elevator and a cart for luggage. Staff just looked on- did not help all the people lugging their stuff up and down flights of stairs. Also, there was a wedding there Sat night and the music was very loudly thumping til 11pm. I had a migraine, the kids were trying to sleep, and had I known this was a factor, I would not have stayed here. I was on the floor directly above the party I guess. The WiFi barely worked which made my kids hard to handle at times. There was a very long wait to get food from the restaurant at almost 8:30pm. I loved the breakfast but the food I got from takeout for dinner was not great and it was $60 for an appetizer salad and app wings, drink and dessert all to go. There are more negatives but I’ll stop there. I’m sure I’ll stay again for the positives that usually go along with this, but for the steep price of over $600 per night, I was hoping I’d have a better experience. I know these all sound like obnoxious complaints, but I’m a single mom on one of my only getaways - with kids in tow- and needed some rest and nice memories to share with my little ones.

    Stayed in August 2021

  • Reviewed: July 30, 2021

    5.0
    Fair
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard King Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    When we first arrived we were put in a room where construction was happening just above it. It was an amazing room right by the elevator and ice machine so it was totally quiet(not). They moved us and apologized and moved us to a room that was furthest from the elevator and three stories below without offering any type of compensation for the restless nights.

    It’s was clean and amazing. Everything you could need was there.

    Stayed in July 2021

  • Reviewed: July 17, 2021

    4.0
    not worth the money to be close to our boat we will stay elsewhere in the future.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    ac was so loud it kept us up. We called several times to add a second room but couldn’t get one. We booked a second room at marriot and then when we arrived they had us for two rooms. A manager knocked on our door at checkout time and said we had to leave right away or get charged 25 per hour. We were packing up so they wasn’t a reason to say that. The only reason we were running late was due to slow service at the restaurant for breakfast.

    location by the marina was good

    Stayed in July 2021

  • Reviewed: July 16, 2021

    5.0
    Fair
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • King Room with Harbor View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    $400 hotel room with no WiFi!

    Stayed in July 2021

  • Reviewed: July 11, 2021

    7.0
    For the price it was okay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Considering the price to stay there, the shower was narrow and the toilet paper could be better quality. Free coffee should be available as well.

    It was clean and had a nice atmosphere.

    Stayed in July 2021

  • Reviewed: July 4, 2021

    1.0
    I was extremely disappointed at the room for the price I paid.could have stayed a week for the price
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds - Harbor View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Extremely overpriced

    It was a nice getaway

    Stayed in July 2021

  • Reviewed: May 23, 2021

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Family Suite
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Our room key never worked more than one time, which was super inconvenient with 4 kids. Apparently our room key lock had a low battery, but it never solved the problem. So we had our keys switched out multiple times and seems the staffs keys always worked. Our wi-fi never worked properly which was never a serious problem until the staff gave us a phone number to solve the issues ourselves . I’m not sure why it’s the guests job to solve the WiFi problem. For the money spent I am not completely happy.

    Beautiful location, beautiful hotel. Housekeepers were very helpful and super sweet.

    Stayed in May 2021

  • Reviewed: May 31, 2023

    10
    Roland greeted us when we arrived and was so kind and helpful during our stay.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    location, clean, lots of activities offered, nice comfortable rooms. Roland was the nicest man & cute s’mores kits for families

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: March 30, 2023

    10
    We will be coming back soon!
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds - Harbor View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Everything was amazing! We enjoyed our stay so much.

    The river view and staff

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: June 28, 2022

    9.0
    the location and facility was nice, the room was disappointing. bad lighting, old nasty furniture and nothing on the wal
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • King Suite
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    We had a king size suite for 4 adults, the only bed was comfortable, however the pullout couch absolutely needed to be replaced! The couch smelled awful and had stains all over the cushions. i tried to flip the cushions over and the other side was worse! We couldn’t sit in the main room on it because it was so nasty and hard. Absolutely Gross!

    very pretty, like the water side activities, bikes, music etc

    Stayed in June 2022

  • Reviewed: June 22, 2022

    8.0
    Very nice hotel, close to shopping, restaurants and the beach.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Only one elevator was working so it was a long wait.

    It was the most comfortable bed I ever slept in at any hotel

    Stayed in June 2022

  • Reviewed: October 4, 2021

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room with Harbor View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Pretty view from our room - bed was comfortable.

    Stayed in October 2021

  • Reviewed: August 7, 2021

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    My one small complaint is that when we were there on a Monday there was no staff at the pool until 4. It was a bit annoying having to come out of the pool and go inside when it’s air conditioned and you are wet. They should have one staff member outside taking orders sooner than 4.

    We go every year and it’s awesome every time!! This is my moms happy place :)

    Stayed in August 2021

  • Reviewed: April 2, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room with Harbor View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: March 31, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: February 3, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room with Harbor View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: December 22, 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in December 2023

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