Budget-friendly, family-oriented lakeside property in Mackinaw City, located within a short walk of the Mackinaw City Ferry Terminal and the town center. Offers private beach access, a waterslide, indoor pool, water-park area, and an arcade for family fun.
Double Room with Two Double Beds
Sleeps 4 291 sq ft
Check-in: 5:00 pm Check-out: 12:00 am
Parking: Free
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Guest comments note clean rooms with comfortable beds, friendly staff, and a good breakfast.
Budget-friendly, family-friendly property with private beach access and water-park features.
Convenient location within walking distance to the ferry terminal, lakefront, and town center.
On-site fitness center and arcade; easy access to nearby dining and attractions.
Amenity Rich
Crown Choice Inn & Suites Lakeview and Waterpark
★★ 2.5-star hotel
722 South Huron Street, Mackinaw City, MI 49701
Indoor Pool
Hot Tub
Sauna
Minimum Check-in Age: 18
Located in Mackinaw City near Edgewater Beach, this property offers simple, comfortable rooms with essential amenities. Standard rooms feature a flat-screen TV, air conditioning, and a refrigerator, with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers available in many accommodations.
Suite with Spa Bath Hot Tub
Sleeps 3 646 sq ftFrom $199
Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
Sleeps 4 301 sq ft
Check-in: 5:00 pm Check-out: 11:00 am
Parking: Free
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The pool area was the best that we have ever stayed at.
Guests praise the clean rooms.
Short walk to Mackinaw City Ferry Terminal and Arnold Line Ferry Dock; private beach nearby.
On-site waterpark/pool complex with attentive staff.
Free WiFi and free parking; convenient beachside location.
Super 8 by Wyndham Bridgeview of Mackinaw City
★★ 2-star hotel
601 North Huron Avenue, Mackinaw City, MI 49701
Indoor Pool
Hot Tub
Refrigerator
Minimum Check-in Age: 18
This beachfront budget property sits on Lake Huron in Mackinaw City, directly opposite a long sandy beach. Guests can enjoy an indoor heated pool and hot tub, private beach access across the street, free Wi-Fi, and free parking, plus on-site laundry and a 24-hour front desk.
King Room with Spa Bath Hot Tub
Sleeps 3 301 sq ftFrom $165
Traditional Queen Room with Two Queen Beds - Non-Smoking
Sleeps 4 301 sq ft
Check-in: 4:00 pm Check-out: 11:00 am
Parking: Free
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Guest comments praise clean rooms and helpful staff
Indoor pool and hot tub on site
Free Wi-Fi, free parking, and on-site laundry
Private beach access across the street
Walkable to downtown Mackinaw City and the Mackinac Island ferry
Cabins of Mackinac & Lodge
★★ 2.5-star hotel
721 South Huron Avenue, Mackinaw City, MI 49701
Indoor Pool
Hot Tub
Fitness Center
Minimum Check-in Age: 18
Located in Mackinaw City, this property sits across from the Mackinac Island ferry dock and offers hotel rooms and cabin rentals. It is within a short walk of Lake Huron and the ferry terminal, with easy access to downtown shops and restaurants.
One-Bedroom Chalet Hot Tub
Sleeps 2 205 sq ftFrom $300
Standard Queen Room
Sleeps 2 398 sq ft
Check-in: 4:00 pm Check-out: 11:00 am
Parking: Free
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Guest feedback is mixed, praising helpful staff and clean, spacious cabins, while some note unprofessional staff and outdated rooms.
Located opposite the ferry dock with easy access to Lake Huron and Mackinaw City Ferry Terminal; walkable to downtown.
84 air-conditioned, individually furnished units with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers; cabin-style options and Victorian decor.
On-site arcade/game room, laundry facilities, and a gym.
Parkside Inn Bridgeview
★★ 2-star hotel
771 North Huron Avenue, Mackinaw City, MI 49701
Indoor Pool
Hot Tub
Sitting Area
Minimum Check-in Age: 18
Budget-friendly lakeside motel with air-conditioned rooms and kitchenettes. Rooms include a coffee maker and microwave. The property features two pools (indoor and outdoor), a spa tub, and sun loungers, with free Wi-Fi.
Standard Queen Room
Sleeps 2 140 sq ft
Check-in: 3:00 pm Check-out: 11:00 am
Parking: Free
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Lakeside location with indoor and outdoor pools and a spa tub
Rooms feature air conditioning, kitchenettes, coffee maker, and microwave
Free Wi-Fi, daily maid service, and a tour desk
Proximity to Mackinaw City shoreline and Lake Michigan access
Ramada by Wyndham Mackinaw City Waterfront
★★ 2-star hotel
723 South Huron Avenue, Mackinaw City, MI 49701
Indoor Pool
Hot Tub
Laundry
Minimum Check-in Age: 18
Waterfront motor inn offering direct access to Lake Huron with private beach and lake views. Guest rooms provide flat-screen TVs, air conditioning, and in-room refrigerators and microwaves; some rooms feature balconies with lake views.
Queen Room - Non-Smoking
Sleeps 2 291 sq ft
Check-in: 5:00 pm Check-out: 10:00 am
Parking: Free
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The staff were very nice. The pool and hot tub were kept clean and were nice sized. The location was within walking distance of both ferries to the island.
Private beachfront access with lake views and direct ferry proximity.
Indoor pool, sauna, two hot tubs, fitness center, and free water park access.
Modern rooms with flat-screen TV, fridge, microwave, air conditioning; some lake-view balconies.
Located in Mackinaw City, this property offers convenient access to Lake Huron, the Mackinac Bridge, and ferries to Mackinac Island. The hotel features an indoor pool, hot tub, and fitness center, plus free breakfast, Wi‑Fi, and parking.
King Suite with Whirlpool - Non-Smoking Whirlpool
Sleeps 2 495 sq ftFrom $248
Queen Room - Disability Access/Non-Smoking
Sleeps 2 291 sq ft
Check-in: 3:00 pm Check-out: 11:00 am
Parking: Free
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Guest comment: location is good, staff friendly, and rooms clean; some note room size is small for a family of four.
Indoor pool, hot tub, and fitness center.
Free breakfast, Wi-Fi, and parking.
Walkable to downtown attractions with quick access to Lake Huron and ferry terminals.
Mackinaw Beach and Bay Inn & Suites
★★ 2.5-star hotel
929 South Huron Avenue, Mackinaw City, MI 49701
Indoor Pool
Hot Tub
Sitting Area
Minimum Check-in Age: 18
All-suite waterfront property in Mackinaw City, offering a private beach with lake views and easy access to Mackinac Bridge and ferries. Rooms include free Wi-Fi; on-site amenities include an indoor pool, hot tub, fitness room, and arcade/game room, with meeting spaces available.
Budget Double Room
Sleeps 4
Check-in: 4:30 pm Check-out: 11:30 am
Parking: Free
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Guest comments praise the waterfront location, beach access, and attentive staff.
All-suite property with private beach, lake views, indoor pool, and hot tub.
Free Wi-Fi in rooms plus on-site fitness room and arcade.
Convenient location near Mackinac Bridge and ferries to Mackinac Island.
Lighthouse View Motel
★★ 2.5-star hotel
699 North Huron Avenue, Mackinaw City, MI 49701
Indoor Pool
Hot Tub
Refrigerator
Minimum Check-in Age: 18
Located on North Huron Avenue across from Mackinaw Point Lighthouse in Mackinaw City, this property provides a tranquil base near Lake Michigan. It features an indoor heated pool with a hot tub, plus garden seating and outdoor spaces.
Standard Queen Room
Sleeps 2 205 sq ft
Check-in: 3:00 pm Check-out: 11:00 am
Parking: Free
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"I love this hotel. It's clean, got a great location, nice staff, a pool and hot tub. The heating and cooling works well and there is plenty of hot water."
Location across from Mackinaw Point Lighthouse, near Lake Michigan
Indoor heated pool with hot tub, garden seating, and outdoor spaces; free Wi‑Fi
Clean, well-maintained property with friendly service and reliable climate control
Best Western Plus Dockside Waterfront Inn
★★ 2-star hotel
505 South Huron Avenue, Mackinaw City, MI 49701
Indoor Pool
Hot Tub
Fitness Center
Minimum Check-in Age: 18
Budget-friendly beachfront options in Mackinaw City, Michigan, offering value, comfort, and easy access to Lake Huron and the Mackinaw Island ferry. Properties emphasize private beach access, lake views, and proximity to the Mackinaw City Ferry Terminal.
King Room with Spa Bath - Courtyard View Spa Tub
Sleeps 2 312 sq ftFrom $312
Queen Room with Two Queen Beds - Courtyard View
Sleeps 4 312 sq ft
Check-in: 4:00 pm Check-out: 11:00 am
Parking: Free
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Guest comments note free waterpark access as a highlighted perk (via a nearby hotel).
Private beach access with lakefront views near the Mackinaw City Ferry Terminal.
On-site amenities commonly include free WiFi, parking, indoor pool, and arcade/game room.
Some properties offer complimentary breakfast and outdoor terraces or gardens.
Days Inn by Wyndham Mackinaw City - Bridgeview Area
★★ 2-star hotel
206 N Nicolet Street, Mackinaw City, MI 49701
Indoor Pool
Minimum Check-in Age: 18
Located near the Lake Michigan shoreline with terrace views, this property offers an indoor pool and spa for relaxation, with an outdoor pool available at some locations.
Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub Jetted Tub
Sleeps 3 288 sq ft
Queen Room with Two Queen Beds - Non-Smoking
Sleeps 2
Check-in: 4:00 pm Check-out: 11:00 am
Parking: Free
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Guest comments: generally positive on value and breakfast; some report mosquitoes and cleanliness concerns.
Indoor pool and spa; outdoor pool available at some locations.
Free breakfast options (to-go/continental), free parking and WiFi; pet-friendly.
Lakefront terrace views and private beach access at some locations.
Proximity to Mackinac Island ferries and nearby hiking/biking trails.
Beach House Lakeside Cottages
★★ 2-star hotel
11490 West US 23, Mackinaw City, MI 49701
Indoor Pool
Hot Tub
Refrigerator
Minimum Check-in Age: 18
Waterfront property in Mackinaw City offering private beach access and views of Mackinac Island and the Mackinaw Bridge. It includes cottages and beachside units, some adjacent to the shore.
Single Room Cotttage with one Queen Bed
Sleeps 2 97 sq ft
Check-in: 4:00 pm Check-out: 12:00 am
Parking: Free
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Guest comments: cozy, basic rooms with a well-maintained beach; one note of a faint odor
Beachfront setting with private beach access and views of Mackinac Island and the Mackinaw Bridge
Indoor pool and hot tub; some units offer a kitchenette and premium bedding
Air-conditioned accommodations with cable TV and baths with bathtubs; cottages vary by location on the shore
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