Wayside Motel

Motel in St Ignace

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November 2025

18

December 2025

Combined shower/tub, free toiletries, hair dryer

Located near Lake Huron, Wayside Motel offers a peaceful retreat with in-room WiFi. Enjoy express check-out and on-site parking while exploring the area's natural beauty.

Exceptional

Popular amenities

Air conditioning
Free WiFi

Main amenities (4)

Daily housekeeping
Air conditioning
Vending machine
Limited hour front desk

Feel at home (6)

Microwave
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
Coffee/tea maker
Cable TV service
Free self parking

Room options

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Tonight

Nov 18 - Nov 19

Tomorrow

Nov 19 - Nov 20

All rooms

1 bed

2 beds

Showing 3 of 3 rooms

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

Exceptional

Highlights

Air conditioning

Heating

Refrigerator

Flat-screen TV

Hair dryer

Private bathroom

Shower/tub combination

Microwave

25 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

Exceptional

Highlights

Air conditioning

Heating

Refrigerator

Flat-screen TV

Hair dryer

Private bathroom

Shower/tub combination

Microwave

27 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

Exceptional

Highlights

Air conditioning

Heating

Refrigerator

Flat-screen TV

Hair dryer

Private bathroom

Shower/tub combination

Microwave

300 sq m
Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds

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Free breakfast
Free parking
Free WiFi
Restaurant

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About the neighborhood

751 North State Street, St Ignace, MI, 49781

What's nearby

Star Line Mackinac Island Main Dock - St. Ignace - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
Saint Ignace Chamber of Commerce - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
Marquette Mission Park - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
Museum of Ojibwa Culture - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
Fort de Baude Museum - 13 min walk - 1.1 km

Getting around

Mackinac Island, MI (MCD) - 21 min drive
Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional) - 32 min drive
Sault Ste. Marie, MI (CIU-Chippewa County Intl.) - 37 min drive

Restaurants

‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive
‪Kewadin Shores Hotel and Casino - ‬8 min drive
‪Clyde's Drive-In - ‬5 min drive
‪Homemade Pasties / Zodiac Party Store - ‬5 min drive
‪The Wild Blueberry - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Wayside Motel

When you stay at Wayside Motel, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Lake Michigan. Guests will have free perks like WiFi and self parking. The helpful staff and location get great marks from fellow travelers.

At a glance

Hotel size

- 19 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

- Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
- Express check-out available
- Minimum check-in age: 18
- Check-out time is 11:00 AM
- Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

- The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - midnight
- Front desk staffed during limited hours
- This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

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

Children

- No cribs (infant beds)

Pets

- Pets not allowed
- Service animals welcome

Internet

- Free WiFi in public areas
- Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

- Free onsite self parking

Property amenities

Services

Front desk (limited hours)

Room amenities

Be entertained

Flat-screen television
Cable TV channels

Home comfort

Air conditioning and heating
Coffee/tea maker

Sleep well

Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Free toiletries
Hair dryer

Stay connected

Desk
Free WiFi

Food and drink

Refrigerator
Microwave

More

Daily housekeeping

Fees & policies

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between November 1 and April 15.

Policies

This property does not have elevators.

This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.

Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover

Also known as

Wayside Motel St Ignace

Wayside St Ignace

Wayside Motel Motel

Wayside Motel St Ignace

Wayside Motel Motel St Ignace

Frequently asked questions

Is Wayside Motel currently open?

The property is closed between November 1 and April 15.

Does Wayside Motel offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Wayside 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 Wayside Motel?

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

Is parking offered on site at Wayside Motel?

Yes, there's free self parking.

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

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Express check-out and contactless check-out are available.

Is there an onsite casino at Wayside Motel?

No, this motel doesn't have a casino, but Kewadin Casino - St. Ignace (6-min drive) is nearby.

What's the area around Wayside Motel like?

Wayside Motel is a short 5-minute walk from Star Line Mackinac Island Main Dock - St. Ignace and 7 minutes' walk from Lake Huron. Travelers give top marks for the motel's prime location.

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Wayside Motel Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Popular mentions

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Service staff

Ferry

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Restaurant

Location

Value

Air conditioning

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What guests liked

Convenient out-the-door parking was a notable feature of this property. (3 reviews)

From real guest reviews summarized by AI.

10/10 Exceptional

Sep 25, 2025

Helpful service, good property, great location.

Scott, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Aug 4, 2025

Very nice stay

Doreen, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Oct 26, 2025

Great parking, no problems

Connie, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Aug 3, 2025

Clean, easy parking and good location.

Aseel, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Oct 10, 2025

Great Stay

We stayed at Wayside the night before we were catching a ferry to Mackinac Island. The rooms were completely remodeled - new paint, carpet, bathrooms, etc. Very clean and comfortable stay. The staff was super friendly and helpful - they called to let us know about an item we left in the room and called the ferry shuttle to pick us up. Overall great stay and service!

Diana, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Jul 15, 2025

Clean, convenient and within walking distance of boats to the Island.

Charles, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Jul 31, 2025

The room was clean, quiet, bed was comfortable, it had wifi and the bathroom was clean and updated.

William, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Sep 28, 2025

The staff were very friendly and helpful. Rooms are updated and quite clean. Be ready for a bit of noise from other rooms, plumbing, and the road. But overall it was a great value.

Kristina, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Oct 1, 2025

Worked out great. Quick overnight stop to get to our actual location the next day. Friendly staff, very clean room, loved the fact that the mattress and box spring had bed bug protectors on them (I always check mattresses). Easy in and out. The room was large and bathroom even had a small window. Appreciated the "family run, small buisness" feel and would stay again. Thank you!

Leah, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Jun 8, 2025

Very clean, quiet and convenient to the ferry to Mackinaw. Loved the small family feel.

Amy, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Jul 25, 2025

Super clean bathroom and sleeping area. The exterior is a throwback to the 60s motorcourt era but that hides a modern, comfortable room. The manager/owner was very friendly and helpful. We would definitely stay again and recommend it to our friends.

Randy L. or Susan, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Jul 10, 2025

Multi stop trip

Great remodeled bathroom

Michael, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

May 26, 2025

Perfect Location

Perfect location, very friendly, knowledgeable staff. Room was very clean, comfortable bed, and excellent shower. Easy walk to the ferry.

Rafael, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Jun 7, 2025

Great clean and friendly pace. Walking distance to restaurants, shopping, and ferry.

William, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Jul 12, 2025

The pictures on the website should be updated as the rooms are really nice and modern. St Ignance town center is within walking distance, as are the ferry docks.

Kevin, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Aug 11, 2025

Old school feel

Robert, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Oct 27, 2024

Very nice clean comfortable place to stay.

Janice, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Aug 1, 2025

This motel probably could use some updating however it was quiet, centrally located to downtown and ferry docks and day trips to Drummond Island, Whitefish Point, Tahquamenen Falls. The couple who operate it are very friendly, accommodating and professional. A nice change from the major hotel chains. Room was roomy. The fridge was small but worked which was a plus for us. Would stay there again.

4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Jul 13, 2025

Clean rooms. Nothing fancy. All I needed was a clean comfortable place to stay and this place met those requirements.

Michael, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Jun 7, 2025

It was a throwback in the best possible way. Great experience

Ted, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Jul 16, 2025

The front desk person was very nice and gave us suggestions on where to eat and what to visit during our stay, and let us know about the Saturday night fireworks. The hotel is older, so smelled a little musty when we first went in, but once the a/c was on, it seemd to go away. It was a nice sized room, with a fridge, microwave, tv and small table to sit at.

Shannon, 2-night trip