The Dunes Resort

The Dunes is by far my favorite gay bar! Just a quick drive from Grand Rapids Airport, I come in often just to be included in this welcoming and warm community! The bartenders are spot on with drinks and literally always provide great service. My favorite Sundays are spent with Peaches and her Drag Bingo. Last night I enjoyed the dancers at the bar and made a couple new friends from all over the US. The rooms are kept clean and the housekeeping team is amazing to interact with! The front desk staff are super helpful and the store is stocked with whatever you need! Small town Saugatuck and the Dunes are the perfect weekend getaway for me!!

We enjoyed our stay here! The staff are kind and helpful, and the resort is close to nearby attractions, so it was a great spot for a weekend getaway.

Was in town for a wedding and after it wrapped up decided to go to the Dunes for a bit as the Saugatuck Halloween parade was the same night. Very nice! Have been before in the colder months and it's been pretty slow... But it was PACKED by the time the parade got out. Have never been in the summer, which is when it's obviously it's busiest time of year. Anyway, was fun, they had karaoke over on one side and dance floor etc on the other. Didn't rate "rooms" because didn't and haven't experienced that aspect.

I've been a guest with my partner and friends several times at the Dunes Resort and have thoroughly enjoyed ourselves every time. Why? The pool, the privacy, the cabanas (they are an extra fee, they are comfy as heck and totally worth it esp on the weekends and be sure to book ahead), the DJs, the Tea Parties, the entertainment on the weekends (comedy, cabaret, drag - duh), the staff and the general feeling you get from a friendly spot for men to relax and be themselves. Yes, there are extra-curricular activities, yes there are hot young guys in skimpy swim togs-you did see the word 'Resort' in the name, right? What the Dunes lacks is the 'ick' factor you might find at other gay men's resorts. I don't know if it's the location in beautiful Douglas/Saugutuck or the Midwest-nice-y-ness of the area, the Dunes has all kinds of men from all over the country and the world having a good time, very little attitude and close to some fantastic nature and restaurants and cute little shops that us gay boys love. Trust me, We keep going back because it's special. And more friends join us every year.

I visited The Dunes for the first time in August 2025 and had an incredible weekend! My room was simple but clean and had everything I needed for a quick gay weekend getaway. This isn’t a luxury resort — it’s a charming, retro-style Midwestern motel with a great pool and a lively bar. They even still have keys to get into the rooms. The grounds of the property are beautiful and well kept. If you go in with the right expectations, you’re in for a fantastic time. Already counting down the days until I can go back!