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Northwinds Motel

2.5 star property
Lakefront motel in Mackinaw City

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Located near Straits State Park, Northwinds Motel offers a cozy retreat with outdoor pool access nearby and indoor pool privileges. Enjoy the comforts of home with 32-inch TVs, bathrooms featuring showers, and daily housekeeping.

Reviews

5.8 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Non-smoking
  • Free parking

Main amenities (4)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Outdoor pool access
  • Picnic area
  • Tour/ticket assistance

Feel at home (5)

  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Free self parking
  • Indoor pool

Room options

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1 Queen Lakefront with Private Deck

Highlights

Heating
TV
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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2 Queen Lakefront with Private Deck

Highlights

Heating
TV
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Standard Single Room, 1 Queen Bed | Bed sheets

Standard Single Room, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

Heating
TV
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking | Bed sheets

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

Highlights

Heating
TV
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
11472 W US 23, Mackinaw City, MI, 49701

What's nearby

  • Edgewater Beach - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Mackinaw City Ferry Terminal - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Mackinaw City Dock - 3 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Mackinaw Manor Haunted Mansion - 3 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Mackinaw Bridge Museum - 3 min drive - 2.6 km

Getting around

  • Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional) - 30 min drive
  • Mackinac Island, MI (MCD) - 32 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Keyhole Bar & Grill - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Dixie Saloon - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Wienerlicious - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Darrow's Family Restaurant - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Northwinds Motel

When you stay at Northwinds Motel, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Lake Michigan.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 17 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving

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

    • There is no front desk at this property
    • The check-in location differs from the property location; go to: [11416 US Highway 23, Mackinaw City, MI 49701]
    • This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
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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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Children

    • No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome
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Parking

    • Free uncovered onsite self parking
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

What to do

  • Access to nearby outdoor pool
  • Access to nearby indoor pool

Services

  • Tour/ticket assistance

Facilities

  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 32-inch TV
  • Cable TV channels

Home comfort

  • Heating

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower only
  • Towels

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Access via exterior corridors

Fees & policies

Policies

This property does not have elevators.
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, Discover

Also known as

Northwinds Mackinaw City
Northwinds Motel
Northwinds Motel Mackinaw City
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Frequently asked questions

Does Northwinds Motel offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Northwinds Motel 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.

Are pets allowed at Northwinds Motel?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.

Is parking offered on site at Northwinds Motel?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Northwinds Motel?

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Is there an onsite casino at Northwinds Motel?

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

What is there to do at Northwinds Motel and nearby?

Northwinds Motel has a picnic area and access to a nearby outdoor pool.

What's the area around Northwinds Motel like?

Northwinds Motel is located on the waterfront, a short 1-minute walk from Lake Huron and 13 minutes' walk from Mackinaw City Ferry Terminal.

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Northwinds Motel Reviews

Reviews

5.8

6.0/10

Cleanliness

6.8/10

Staff & service

4.8/10

Amenities

5.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

5.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Popular mentions

Room
View
Shower
Bathroom
Bed
Companies
Location
Beach
Car
Bridges

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Wonderful spot!

Wonderful little motel right on the beach. Great fire pit and beach. Shower was very nice with strong pressure and plenty hot. Bed was very comfortable. Excellent accommodations for the price. We'll stay here again!
Chad, 1-night trip

2/10 Poor

Water was brown,in extreme need of remodeling
Richard, 2-night trip

4/10 Fair

Could swim right outside the slider door. Bed was very comfortable. Sand on floor from previous guest and no towels or soap. We had to ask for them
Mark, 1-night trip

4/10 Fair

They over booked our room and had a management turn over right before. The rooms are very old and poor quality even for the price.
Kathleen, 4-night trip

6/10 Good

There was no hot water, the water pressure was non existent. The mini fridge took forever to get cold. However the bed was comfortable and the staff was very nice. Would stay again if only for a short stay. Location was also very convenient
Kari, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Staff friendly. Room not clean. Had to ask for towels. When received, they were damp. Window air conditioner over-the-top loud. Room quite ugly.
Priscilla, 1-night trip

2/10 Poor

Everything about this experience was intolerable to include a none functioning shower.
Phyllis, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

The property needs deep cleaning and renovation. There was a strong stale smell, and evidence of the last guests. Fake eyelashes on the wall/toilet. Food or drinks spilled on walls, hair and dirt on floor.
Nicole, 1-night trip

2/10 Poor

At check-in they assigned us to a room that had not been cleaned. Once in another room, we found that the bathroom was old and dirty. Everything felt icky. The walls were so thin that we could hear the adults and kids in the other rooms until after midnight. We could also hear the bikers across the dirt parking lot. I would not recommend staying here. We wanted to abandon this reservation and find a better place, but everyplace was full with no vacancies. The photos on Expedia were from their other hotel down the street.
Kathy, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great beach and place to watch the fireworks
M Kay, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Very quiet location with a nice view of the water and the bridge. Nice accomodation at a very reasonable price.
Robert, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Would stay again

We really enjoyed our stay, the young lady at the desk was super nice and actually straightened out our check in that never went through.
Diana, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Easy check in. Multiple little cabin, lake front properties. Small, cozy rooms. Super comfy beds! Great views and great location to Mackinaw City and the bridge.
Caia, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Mackinac Bridge, Labor Day walk!

Loved everything! Can’t wait to do it again!
The bridge lit up across the lake
Mackinac bridge
Marilyn, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Nice hotel

Nice hotel with a great view. Definitely recommend the balcony room
Thomas, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very cozy room.
Gary, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Girl's trip

Older but nice. Right on the lake, clean beach
Laurie, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Simple older but clean motel. Great place to rest your head
Jason, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

The view was awesome
Victor, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Clean and tidy Gravel parking lot
Steve, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

The motel is what you pay for, older cabin smell and feel, not cleaned as well as a hotel, but the manager was very accommodating and it was right in the beach, close to everything, and exactly what we needed nothing more.
Amber, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

We got moved from this property to sunrise beach motel. Perfect view of the bridge and really nice beach.
Vern, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Overall it was a good time. Wish they would update the rooms and maybe make the beach more accommodating. Add more chairs. The staff were very nice.
Tayler, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

The room is what you expect for the price Wish they had a better lock on the door felt uneasy trying to sleep Couldn’t shower, crack in the floor The lady who checked me in was wonderful tho
Octavia, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The most amazing view. A balcony overlooking the straights with the bridge and Mackinac island. Room was clean and comfortable with a great bed.
Neil, 1-night trip