Waterfront Inn - Mackinaw City

2.0 star property
Beachfront Mackinaw City hotel with indoor pool

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Overlooking the shores of Lake Michigan, Waterfront Inn - Mackinaw City offers a cozy retreat. Gather around the firepit, take a dip in the indoor pool or try your hand at games in the arcade. With helpful staff and express check-in and out options available, this hotel is perfect for families.

Reviews

5.4 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Pet friendly
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking

Main amenities (9)

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • On the beach
  • Indoor pool
  • Meeting rooms
  • Air conditioning
  • Arcade/game room
  • Vending machine
  • Picnic area
  • Tour/ticket assistance

Feel at home (6)

  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Arcade/game room
  • Free self parking
  • Indoor swimming pools
  • Mini-fridge
The current price is CNY23,343
CNY25,211 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 31 - Apr 1

Room options

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Showing 14 of 14 rooms

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Courtyard View

  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Lakeside

  • Lake view
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Courtyard View

  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Courtyard View

  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

Family Room, 3 Queen Beds, Courtyard View

  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 7
  • 3 Queen Beds

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Lake View

  • Lake view
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Lake View

  • Lake view
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Suite, 2 King Beds, Lake View

  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 7
  • 2 King Beds

Cabin

  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

Basic Room

  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

Luxury Cabin

  • Lake view
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed, 2 Twin Beds and 1 Queen Futon

Royal Cabin

  • Lake view
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed, 2 Twin Beds and 1 Queen Futon

Signature Cabin

  • Lake view
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed, 2 Twin Beds and 1 Queen Futon

Superior Cabin

  • Lake view
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed, 2 Twin Beds and 1 Queen Futon

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About the neighborhood

Map
1009 S Huron Ave, Mackinaw City, MI, 49701

What's nearby

  • Edgewater Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Mackinaw City Ferry Terminal - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Mackinaw Crossings - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Mackinaw Manor Haunted Mansion - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Mackinaw City Dock - 2 min drive - 2.2 km

Getting around

  • Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional) - 29 min drive
  • Mackinac Island, MI (MCD) - 32 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Keyhole Bar & Grill - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Homemade Pasties / Zodiac Party Store - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Clyde's Drive-In - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Dixie Saloon - ‬19 min walk

About this property

Waterfront Inn - Mackinaw City

At Waterfront Inn - Mackinaw City, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Lake Michigan. Guests can enjoy the indoor pool or take advantage of nearby hiking/biking trails. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 90 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
    • Express check-in/out available
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 11 AM
    • Contactless check-out available
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Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Pets

    • Pets allowed*
    • Service animals welcome
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
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Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

What to do

  • On the beach
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Fishing nearby

Working away

  • Meeting rooms

Services

  • Tour/ticket assistance

Facilities

  • 5 buildings/towers
  • Picnic area
  • An indoor pool
  • Arcade/game room
  • Firepit
  • Outdoor furniture

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 43-inch TV
  • Cable TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning and heating

Sleep well

  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower only
  • Free toiletries
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Housekeeping on request

Fees & policies

Children & extra beds

  • Cribs/infant beds are available for USD 10.0 per day
  • Rollaway beds are available for USD 20.0 per day

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 25.00 per accommodation, per stay

Policies

This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher on site.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover

Also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Does Waterfront Inn - Mackinaw City offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Waterfront Inn - Mackinaw City does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Is there a pool at Waterfront Inn - Mackinaw City?

Yes, there's an indoor pool.

Are pets allowed at Waterfront Inn - Mackinaw City?

Yes, pets are welcome. There's a charge of USD 25.00 per accommodation, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

Is parking offered on site at Waterfront Inn - Mackinaw City?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Waterfront Inn - Mackinaw City?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is 11 AM. Express check-in and check-out and contactless check-out are available.

Is there an onsite casino at Waterfront Inn - Mackinaw City?

No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Kewadin Casino - St. Ignace (16-min drive) is nearby.

What is there to do at Waterfront Inn - Mackinaw City and nearby?

Have fun with nearby activities like fishing, hiking, and horseback riding. Enjoy a swim in the indoor pool or use the hotel's other amenities, which include an arcade and a picnic area.

What's the area around Waterfront Inn - Mackinaw City like?

Waterfront Inn - Mackinaw City is on Edgewater Beach, a short 4-minute walk from Lake Huron and 8 minutes' walk from Mackinaw City Ferry Terminal.

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Reviews

Waterfront Inn - Mackinaw City Reviews

5.4

5.6

Cleanliness

8.0

Location

6.4

Staff & service

4.8

Property conditions & facilities

Popular mentions

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Beach
Bathroom
Service staff
Lake
Hot Tub
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Water
Toilet

Reviews

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10/10 Exceptional

Would stay again.
Cindy, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Nice place to stay in Mackinaw city
Lance, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Loved the cabin! Staff was awesome, helpful and friendly. Easy walk to the ferry with the kids.
Melissa, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Nice size room clean comfortable beds and a beautiful waterfront view right from my bed friendly staff
Shellby, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Nice clean rooms! Friendly staff and helpful. We had a wonderful time. We had a lakeside room,which I'd recommend for anyone. Sunrise over the lake was beautiful!
Mary, 5-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

If you are there for the beach, its perfect
Susan, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Good, inexpensive, all I needed for an overnight stay in transit.
Joseph, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Beautiful sandy beach, fireworks at night, nice view and nice people, clean room on beach (deluxe)
Kristie, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

This is obviously an old property, but it was clean and comfortable.
Mary, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Friendly staff, easy walk to ferry
tammy, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good

Not a bad stay if you are just there to sleep.

The pictures from the main inn site was a little deceiving to the room we rented. However, the inn was close to the beach and nearby some shops.
2-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Staff is amazing.
Katherine, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

We’d stay again

We had a nice. Waterford room on the third floor. The view was amazing. The gentleman that checked us in was very nice and accommodating.
Ann, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Awesome Time

Just what I was looking for - end of summer get away. Price was favorable. Room location was really nice. Bed was comfortable. I like to walk and the location was near to everything I was looking for in Mackinaw City.
John, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

That view!

The view at this hotel was spectacular! Clean and we loved that up north feeling.
Karen, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

rooms were clean, beachfront had trash here and there
Marty, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good

The motel is old, but the room was very clean. Towels were very clean.
Susan, 1-night trip
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4/10 Fair

Very dated and basic property. Expect few amenities other than the beach.
Hillary, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good

This place was great for what it was. The only thing was there were little ants kind of by the shower, but otherwise everything was clean, staff was easy, and the location is amazing.
Mia, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Room was very cute, rustic and clean. We had to go out every morning for coffee. We eake up at 4:30, before coffee was available
patricia, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

I liked the view
Jenna, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Room with a view

We had a deluxe queen room with a lake view and the view was gorgeous. The location was fantastic. It was a very simple room, but the view was what did it!
nathan, 2-night trip
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2/10 Poor

Not as advertised
Lizeth, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Summer Lovin

My van had a great view of Lake Huron, The Bridge, and Mackinaw Island...so did we.
Richard, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Everything was really nice. Bed was not too comfortable but for the price it was nice.
Vicky, 1-night trip