Skip to main content

Northwinds Motel

2.5 star property
Lakefront motel within easy reach of Mackinaw City Ferry Terminal

Choose dates to view prices

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

  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking

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
The current price is CNY405
CNY449 total
includes taxes & fees
May 19 - May 20

Room options

Available filters for rooms
Showing 4 of 4 rooms

View all photos for 1 Queen Lakefront with Private Deck

1 Queen Lakefront with Private Deck | Bed sheets

1 Queen Lakefront with Private Deck

  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for 2 Queen Lakefront with Private Deck

2 Queen Lakefront with Private Deck | Bed sheets

2 Queen Lakefront with Private Deck

  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Single Room, 1 Queen Bed

Standard Single Room, 1 Queen Bed | Bed sheets

Standard Single Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

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

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Similar properties

Front of property
Hamilton Inn Select Beachfront Mackinaw City
Mackinaw City
  • Pool
  • Free breakfast
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
8.0 out of 10, Very Good, 2,638 reviews
The price is CNY524
CNY581 total
includes taxes & fees
May 19 - May 20
Hamilton Inn Select Beachfront Mackinaw City
Compare similar properties
Mod logo
Sign in to view eligible discounts and perks. More rewards for more adventures!
Sign inSign up, it's free

About the neighborhood

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

What's nearby

  • Edgewater Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Edgewater Beach - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Mackinaw Crossings - 2 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Mackinaw Manor Haunted Mansion - 3 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Animal Tracks Adventure Golf - 3 min drive - 1.9 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Bière de Mac Brew Works - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Clyde's Place - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Audie's Restaurant - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Keyhole Bar & Grill - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Dixie Saloon - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Northwinds Motel

When you stay at Northwinds Motel, you'll be within a 15-minute walk of Lake Huron and Mackinaw City Ferry Terminal. Also, Straits State Park and Deer Ranch are within a short drive.

At a glance

DONE

Hotel size

    • 17 rooms
DONE

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
DONE

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
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
DONE

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
DONE

Children

    • No cribs (infant beds)
DONE

Pets

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free uncovered onsite self parking
DONE

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
Northwinds Motel Motel
Northwinds Motel Mackinaw City
Northwinds Motel Motel Mackinaw City

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.

Have a question?

AI iconBeta

Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews.

Reviews

Northwinds Motel Reviews

5.8

6.0

Cleanliness

8.2

Location

6.8

Staff & service

5.2

Property conditions & facilities

Popular mentions

Room
Shower
View
Bathroom
Companies
Bed
Location
Beach
Car
Bridges

Reviews

Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

6/10 Good

You get what you get for the price. $70 a night is a great price. Beds are comfy.... some of other issues people listed we did not encounter. Water was fine, ac was good, tv worked. Sure it could use renovations but then the price would go up. Decent for the price, maybe im just a simple person.
Kelsey, 1-night trip
Verified

6/10 Good

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

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
Verified

8/10 Very good

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

10/10 Exceptional

Very upbeat and happy staff very helpful. Lots of fresh towels. Room was very clean. Had a wonderful view of the lake. Would come back again :)
Autumn, 1-night trip
Verified

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
Verified

8/10 Very good

Very quiet and peaceful. It was perfect for me to sit outside, read a book, and listen to the waves hit the shore. Motel is a little dated but quaint. Needs a little updating but it was clean. New refrigerator, ac and microwave.
Verified

8/10 Very good

The cutest little room. Nothing super fancy but got the job done. BUT OUR FAVORITE THING. Is the Lake is only 100 feet from our door, you could walk forever up and down the beach. Staff was very friendly and helpful! Will be back
Tessa, 1-night trip
Verified

4/10 Fair

We had a problem with the condition of our room and when I brought it to their attention we were promptly offered another room at one of their other properties. Excellent customer service!!
Hank, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Hidden gem on Lake Huron

The building is unassuming—don’t let that fool you. The room was immaculate, the bed comfortable, and the shower hot. Walk out your door right onto the beach of Lake Huron, with a view of the bridge and Mackinac Island. The Crown Jewels, however, are Tracy and Monique in the office. They went above and beyond to help us. From straightening out our reservation to helping arrange activities to offering discount tickets. They were FABULOUS!
Kimberly, 1-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

A little rough but super clean!

The carpet was ripped & the room was a little shabby but it was super clean. My husband took his ultraviolet light to it & found very little to worry about. The house keeper was super nice. It is old & has not been updated probably ever but $59 a night on the beach, can't beat the price. It was pretty sound proof, we never heard our neighbors. If you don't need luxury it's a great place! We will be back.
Marcie, 2-night trip
Verified

6/10 Good

When you first pull in you, you feel like you’re in the ghetto. You have to go down to another property to check in. The motel rooms are very outdated. But they were clean and the bed was comfortable. Old-fashioned window air conditioning. There’s a beach and you can swim in Lake Huron. But the pool and hot tub were not at this property. Pictures are deceiving.
Karla, 1-night trip
Verified

6/10 Good

Monique was the best! We got moved to bells melody, instead of northwinds. The pluses are the staff is friendly. The room smelled clean, and the beds were nice. The property needs maintenance badly. Basic things like a broom to the outside, and paint on the heater vents. The windows and door jams need cleaning and the smooched bugs on the walls need to be cleaned up. There are some electrical issues that should be addressed. We had room 23, so it’s right on the beach, but the deck is in disarray, and the spiders are awful. We will never stay there again, but hopefully they put a little bit of work into it. It has potential to be a nice establishment.
Jason, 1-night trip
Verified

6/10 Good

Bathroom was in very poor condition. Surround shower tiles around the tub was separating from the wall. No curtain in the bathroom for privacy. I had to put up a beach towel for privacy. Other than that, it was clean and everything did work. No coffee maker. For what we paid for it work for us. Good location. Beach was nice but had a lot of geese droppings. Some children did get the swimmers itch due to the geese droppings. So beware.
Jody, 3-night trip
Verified

6/10 Good

This was an adventure

I don’t like to complain. I hope this is taken as constructive criticism. It was a great location. Unfortunately I didn’t stay at Northwinds. When I arrived, I had to check in at a nearby motel (Sunrise). Then, I was given another room at another motel (Bells). When I arrived, the inside appeared clean. Bathroom was very clean. However, there were spiders. They don’t bother me too much but if my wife would have been with me, she would have slept in the car. The outside deck had a plastic table. No chairs. I borrowed one from next door. On the table was a half used bottle of charcoal lighter fluid. Paint was chipping off the deck, there were cobwebs and other debris all over the outside part of the cabin, and the previous tenants left pistachio shells all over the deck (look at pic). I’m not positive, but I think there was a homeless guy sleeping on the beach. A little paint, a broom, some dusting would fix all these issues. Would I stay here again? I think so. But I would bring cleaning supplies and camp chairs with me.
Gregory, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

I have been using the same owners for 21 years and it is a wonderful location and view of the bridge and the Grand hotel on the island
Joseph, 2-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

It was right on the ocean!! It was great!
Jess, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

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

10/10 Exceptional

Nice hotel

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

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
Verified

2/10 Poor

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