Title: The Blue Anchor at Houghton Lake Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk ## Check prices for these days [Tonight ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-02&endDate=2026-02-03&selected=103308665&PinnedHotelID=103308665&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-02&endDate=2026-02-03&selected=103308665&PinnedHotelID=103308665&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [Tomorrow ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-03&endDate=2026-02-04&selected=103308665&PinnedHotelID=103308665&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-03&endDate=2026-02-04&selected=103308665&PinnedHotelID=103308665&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [This weekend ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-06&endDate=2026-02-08&selected=103308665&PinnedHotelID=103308665&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-06&endDate=2026-02-08&selected=103308665&PinnedHotelID=103308665&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [Next weekend ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-13&endDate=2026-02-15&selected=103308665&PinnedHotelID=103308665&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-13&endDate=2026-02-15&selected=103308665&PinnedHotelID=103308665&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## Room options All rooms 1 bed 2 beds 3+ beds Showing 10 of 10 rooms ### View all photos for Classic Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Private Bathroom ![Individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/104000000/103310000/103308700/103308665/8084389a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Classic Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Private Bathroom ### Highlights Individually furnished Individually decorated Air conditioning Mini-fridge Smart TV Private bathroom Microwave Coffee/tea maker - 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Sleeps 2 - 1 King Bed ### View all photos for Classic Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Private Bathroom ![Individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/104000000/103310000/103308700/103308665/8084389a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Classic Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Private Bathroom ### Highlights Individually furnished Individually decorated Air conditioning Mini-fridge Smart TV Private bathroom Microwave Coffee/tea maker - Sleeps 2 - 1 King Bed ### View all photos for Classic Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Private Bathroom ![Individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/104000000/103310000/103308700/103308665/8084389a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Classic Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Private Bathroom ### Highlights Individually furnished Individually decorated Air conditioning Mini-fridge Smart TV Private bathroom Microwave Coffee/tea maker - 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Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 9.6 Cleanliness ### 8.2 Amenities ### 9.0 Staff & service ### 9.0 Property conditions & facilities 10 - Excellent 53 8 - Good 32 6 - Okay 11 4 - Poor 4 2 - Terrible 0 ## Reviews ### 8/10 Good #### John 29 Nov 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities It is a nice and modernized hotel. When we stayed check in was easy and the room was clean. ##### John Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Dennis 4 Jan 2026 Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities Super clean and cozy room . No front desk so no one to deal with you get a code to your room and thats it super easy. Would definitely come back ##### Dennis Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026 ### 8/10 Good #### Wayne 19 Oct 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort It was clean and cozy. Just wish they got better shower heads for their shower though. ##### Wayne Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Nancy 21 Sept 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities Newly renovated and very nice and clean rooms. Pleasantly surprised! Good size fridge in room and microwave! Very quiet! Great stay and great price!! ##### Nancy Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Robert 15 Jun 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities Very nice property, peaceful and quiet. Right across the street from Houghton Lake. Would stay again if visiting the area ##### Robert Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Junior 7 Jun 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort I absolutely loved it! Like a little home away from home very comfortable the bed was like sleeping on a cloud! Will definitely stay again! ##### Junior Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Gloria 8 Jul 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service Paarking not paved shower not updated but very comfortable bed and quiet ##### Gloria Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Thomas 9 Mar 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Stay in Houghton lake Very clean no hassle with check in ##### Thomas Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Stacey 16 Feb 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Good location, clean ##### Stacey Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Amanda 4 Mar 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities Very kind people. Definitely look forward to staying in the future. ##### Amanda Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller 14 Sept 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Wonderful place to stay. Very clean. We'll be staying again. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### John 16 Feb 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Awesome stay at Houghton Lake We loved our stay at the Blue Anchor. The room was clean, well equipped, not fancy but definitely a nice room for the price and a great value. The bed was extremely comfortable, the towels, nice and cushy. We had a great night sleep. We’ll be back. ##### John Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Donna 14 Jun 2024 Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities The rooms are gorgeous!!!! A convenient location to get to the beach, mini golf, go carts and dining! Would definitely stay here again! ##### Donna Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Charla 3 Feb 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities Pleasantly surprised with the cleanliness. The bed was very comfortable ##### Charla Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### TRACY 29 Jan 2025 The Blue Anchor was very clean, quiet, accommodating, and just what we needed for our visit to Houghton Lake. Instructions for accessing room upon arrival, etc. were simple. The entire experience ran smoothly. Would stay there again. ##### TRACY Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### joseph 26 Jun 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Great stay, great value. Great stay. Clean and comfortable. Updated rooms. Will stay again. ##### joseph Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kimberly 30 Aug 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Nice place to stay Great stay my only complaints is there wasnt an ice machine and no hair dryer. Beds are really comfortable! ##### Kimberly Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Donald 6 Oct 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Close to ELKS Lodge and The Eagles lodge. close to shopping. ##### Donald Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Chris 3 Jul 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities Great spot to stay in Houghton Lake! Quick responses from management if there are any issues and they are super friendly and helpful. Highly recommend! ##### Chris Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Edwin 18 Aug 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities Very nicely remodeled. Cute and comfortable. ##### Edwin Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### don't 19 May 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### love the blue anchor the cutest, quaintest hidden gem of a motel! owners went above and beyond for me-super clean and modern redone rooms, quiet ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/531BF8F4B77DF5C0EF7D6F882E2BD074763889AA1716162529931.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/D3B8E2217E1938B408F81B9E12E2754EE34C0CD11716162528006.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/F59F10ACF3F0ED40F62E8F32965F77C6C0E1B0951716162530524.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/324E80B59BB4C115AC73F820A4AA03BE05268F2C1716162530353.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### don't Stayed 1 night in May 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ann 5 Oct 2024 Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Nothing negative to say. It was a very nice facility very well kept. ##### Ann Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Connie 22 Apr 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Perfect place for a getaway! Very cute place and would stay again! Everything looks and smells new. Beds were comfortable. Loved the walkway to the rooms. Good location across the street from the water and next door is a gas station with all the things you may need. Would stay again! ##### Connie Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kirsten 15 Dec 2024 Very clean ##### Kirsten Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Kelly 16 Sept 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities Clean, had been renovated, nothing fancy. Check-in was easy and didn't involve any interaction ##### Kelly Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024