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Thunder Bay Resort

27800 M-32, Hillman, MI 49746
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N.E. Ohio
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21 reviews 21 reviews
7 hotel reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 June 2013 NEW

On June 6th our Motorcoach group of 41 travelers headed to our first destination on our three-day adventure, Thunder Bay Resort in beautiful Hillman, Michigan. To say that this is a "don't Miss It" is an understatement! Jack and Jan Matthias, our hosts, were nothing short of remarkable. Due to a bus "hick-up" were were delayed @4 hours arriving at... More

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Surf City, North Carolina
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 June 2013 via mobile

Recently went on bus trip with Laefront Lines. This was our first stop on a trip to Mackinac Island. Enjoyed Mackinac, which I thought would be the highlight of the trip, but it turned out that the trip to Thunder Bay far exceeded my expectations. It turned out to be the best part of the trip. The elk tour was... More

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Whitmore Lake
1 review
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 March 2013

We spent St. Patty's Day weekend here and had a great time. I highly recommend it! The food was great, open bar at dinner events and a variety of unique wines. The elk ride was very cool and we got real up close and personal with these special animals. The rooms were very large with plenty of room. The rooms... More

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JackMatthiasTBResort, Owner at Thunder Bay Resort, responded to this review
19 March 2013

Thanks for the nice review. WiFi in the Suites and Villas is coming this spring. Getting good quality Internet access here in Hillman has been an ongoing problem for us and for our guests. Just had Fiber Optic cable installed in Hillman and to our club house and the new clubhouse WIFI is now very, very fast. Will be extending... More

Caro, Michigan
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10 reviews 10 reviews
7 hotel reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 February 2013 via mobile

If you are looking for a lush, top of the line, lounge by the pool and be pampered kind of vacation, this may not be for you. If you want great food, beautiful woodland scenery, clean comfortable lodging, plenty of outdoor activities and entertainment for a family or group, this is paradise. We did the Elk viewing sleigh ride and... More

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Caro, Michigan, United States
1 review
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 February 2013

We were looking for something different to do for our anniversary and friends told us of the fun they had a few weeks earlier. So we decided to try it for ourselves. We arrived early on a very cold (16*) snowy Sunday to be greeted by a friendly receptionist who wished us a happy anniversary and proceeded to let us... More

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JackMatthiasTBResort, Owner at Thunder Bay Resort, responded to this review
4 February 2013

Thanks for the nice review - we are glad that you had a good time. It is a great way to cellebrate an anniversary or any occassion with family and friends! We look forward to a return visit and appreaciate anything you do to help spread the word with friends and associates. More

Oscoda, Michigan
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 January 2013

We booked our weekend with friends so we opted for the Villa. It was plenty big enough and roomy for the four of us (could of had a few more for the size of room). The mattresses do need to be updated as they were very hard and old. The shower head could be updated too. We did the wine... More

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3 reviews 3 reviews
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5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 January 2013

Our family had a reunion here to try something a little different, and we had the best time. The accomodations, staff, and overall experience was above fabulous. The Elk/Sleigh ride event was breathtaking and the dinner following was superb. I recommend this resort highly for anyone who wants a beautiful and relaxing experience along with excellant staff.

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Top Contributor
77 reviews 77 reviews
4 hotel reviews
Reviews in 25 cities Reviews in 25 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 January 2013

Milady and I spent New Years' Eve here. We had a bit of a hunt locating it at first; a sign on the highway would have helped a bit. Attitudes and service of all personnel here, were top notch. All workers were serving in multiple tasks. This occurs only when both management and workers are performing as an integrated team.... More

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Detroit, Michigan
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25 reviews 25 reviews
9 hotel reviews
Reviews in 17 cities Reviews in 17 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 January 2013

We went to Thunder Bay Resort for their New Year's Eve celebration with a sleigh ride to view elk and to have a dinner in a private cabin in the woods. We went with other couples & had a great time! The lodging was clean, nice accomodations for up north, very friendly service. The breakfast included each morning was a... More

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JackMatthiasTBResort, Owner at Thunder Bay Resort, responded to this review
4 January 2013

Sorry that there was a misunderstanding, and it is very nice to get a 4 circle review in spite of that. I asked our staff to go back and check - neither the confirmation letter or the schedule given the guest at checkin said prime rib. We do say the beef tips are made from "prime beef." We use prime... More

Cheboygan, Michigan
Senior Contributor
39 reviews 39 reviews
4 hotel reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
20 helpful votes 20 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 January 2013

We booked the elk viewing restaurant trip without lodging, as we have a retirement cabin an hour from Hillman (in Cheboygan). We booked for four, and one in our party had to cancel at the last minute due to a death in the family, and did not make the trip. We never even asked for a refund, since we did... More

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JackMatthiasTBResort, Owner at Thunder Bay Resort, responded to this review
4 January 2013

WOW - what a nice review. We do ask for advance reservations for this event as it affects food ordering, preparation, staffing and how many teams of horses we need. You can often call in shortly before hand and we can add you if we have space, etc. Normally we do have a two week cancellation policy. But a death... More

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Additional Information about Thunder Bay Resort

Also Known As:
Thunder Bay Hotel
Thunder Bay Hotel Hillman
Address: 27800 M-32, Hillman, MI 49746
Region: United States > Michigan > Hillman
Amenities:
Bar/Lounge Free High-Speed Internet Free Parking Kitchenette Restaurant Suites
Hotel Style:
Ranked #1 of 1 hotels in Hillman
Price range (per night): $130 - $287
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
Resting on over 400 acres of Northern Michigan's stunning landscape, Thunder Bay Resort is the perfect retreat for your weekend escape! Complete with a state-of-the-art, Full-Service RV park, Deluxe Lodging poised on our pristine 18-hole golf course and a 160 acre Elk preserve, Thunder Bay Resort is truly a destination for all seasons. Enjoy the outdoors? Then take advantage of the amenities hosted by Thunder Bay Resort including snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, biking, hiking, horseshoes, and the Resort's award-winning, signature Elk Viewing Carriage Ride, Gourmet Dinner & Wine Tasting Event! ... more   less 

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