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Waterfront Inn - Mackinaw City

2.0 star property
Beachfront hotel with indoor pool, near Mackinaw City Ferry Terminal

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2 bedrooms, soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets
43-inch TV with cable channels
2 bedrooms, soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets
2 bedrooms, soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets
Mini-fridge
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
  • Non-smoking
  • Pet friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking

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)

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Arcade/game room
  • Free self parking
  • Indoor swimming pools
$66 nightly
The total price is $72
Sep 21 - Sep 22
Total with taxes and fees

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2 bedrooms, soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Cabin

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Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
TV
2 bedrooms
Private bathroom
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed, 2 Twin Beds and 1 Queen Futon

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2 bedrooms, soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Lake View

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Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
TV
2 bedrooms
Private bathroom
Cable channels
  • 300 sq ft
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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2 bedrooms, soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Lake View

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
TV
2 bedrooms
Private bathroom
Cable channels
  • 300 sq ft
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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2 bedrooms, soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Room, 3 Queen Beds, Courtyard View

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
TV
2 bedrooms
Private bathroom
Cable channels
  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 7
  • 3 Queen Beds

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2 bedrooms, soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Basic Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
TV
2 bedrooms
Private bathroom
Cable channels
  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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2 bedrooms, soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Cabin

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
TV
Sofa bed - queen
2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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2 bedrooms, soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Suite, 2 King Beds, Lake View

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
TV
2 bedrooms
Private bathroom
Cable channels
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 7
  • 2 King Beds

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2 bedrooms, soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Courtyard View

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
TV
2 bedrooms
Private bathroom
Cable channels
  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

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2 bedrooms, soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Courtyard View

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
TV
2 bedrooms
Private bathroom
Cable channels
  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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2 bedrooms, soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Luxury Cabin

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
TV
2 bedrooms
Private bathroom
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed, 2 Twin Beds and 1 Queen Futon

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2 bedrooms, soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Lakeside

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
TV
2 bedrooms
Private bathroom
Cable channels
  • 300 sq ft
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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2 bedrooms, soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Courtyard View

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
TV
2 bedrooms
Private bathroom
Cable channels
  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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2 bedrooms, soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Royal Cabin

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
TV
2 bedrooms
Private bathroom
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed, 2 Twin Beds and 1 Queen Futon

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2 bedrooms, soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Signature Cabin

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
TV
2 bedrooms
Private bathroom
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed, 2 Twin Beds and 1 Queen Futon

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About the neighborhood

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1009 S Huron Ave, Mackinaw City, MI, 49701

What's nearby

  • Mackinaw City Ferry Terminal - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Mackinaw City Dock - 2 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Mackinaw Bridge Museum - 2 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Old Mackinac Point Lighthouse - 3 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Headlands International Dark Sky Park - 7 min drive - 5.9 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Keyhole Bar & Grill - ‬19 min walk
  • Dixie Saloon
  • ‪Wienerlicious - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Darrow's Family Restaurant - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬16 min walk

About this property

Waterfront Inn - Mackinaw City

When you stay at Waterfront Inn - Mackinaw City, you'll be in a great location, within just a 10-minute walk of Lake Huron and Mackinaw City Ferry Terminal. Guests can enjoy the indoor pool or take advantage of nearby hiking/biking trails. Also, Lake Michigan and Headlands International Dark Sky Park are within a short drive. 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
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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

  • 2 bedrooms
  • 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.
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 in the heart of Mackinaw City, a short 4-minute walk from Lake Huron and 8 minutes' walk from Mackinaw City Ferry Terminal.

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Waterfront Inn - Mackinaw City Reviews

Reviews

5.4

5.6/10

Cleanliness

6.4/10

Staff & service

4.6/10

Amenities

4.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

5.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Popular mentions

Room
Bed
Beach
Bathroom
Service staff
Lake
Hot Tub
View
Water
Toilet

Reviews

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

4/10 Fair

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

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

10/10 Exceptional

That view!

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

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

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

8/10 Very good

RIGHT on the lake. Literally stepped from our balcony onto the sand beach, then another 20 yards to the lake. Nothing fancy, but didnt pay for anything fancy. Clean, relatively updated.
Cory, 2-night trip

6/10 Good

Rooms need to be cleaned out more often. We had to

There was no food options available,drove into town to eat every day. Bed comfort was okay.
Juan, 4-night trip

8/10 Very good

NO coffee pot!

No coffee pot! What!? I would of brought mine had i known. Had to go to next town over and buy one. Or pay $5 per cup, a day in town. Cheaper to buy the maker. Otherwise, very nice place to stay.
From our balcony
Kathy, 6-night trip

4/10 Fair

None of it is really worth for the price. Hugely disappointed.
VENKATA SRIHARI, 1-night trip

2/10 Poor

false advertisement

This place is a dump. First the pool was empty, nothing on the website or while booking stated the pool was closed. Beds were not comfortable and there was hair between the sheets. No lighting so couldnt see walking upstairs and tripped into room. Walls and ceiling were peeling
Alicia, 2-night trip

2/10 Poor

Motel is disgusting; cabins MIGHT be ok.

Only consider staying in the beach side cabins. The motel itself is disgusting. Mold on the curtain in the bathroom, dirty sheets on the bed, some sticky substance in a puddle on the bedside table, need I say more? Not worth $50 much less the $178 I was charged.
Sarah, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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

6/10 Good

Need to fix door to ensure safety.
Angelita, 1-night trip

4/10 Fair

Dirty motel

I was expecting a nice cabin stay but what we ended up having a dirty motel room. It did have beach access and porch on the beach.
Balcony
Morgan, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Rooms are outdated, but we’re okay clean wise. Front desk help was engaged and very sweet and friendly.
Wendy, 2-night trip

2/10 Poor

On the web site when u order, u see a picture of cabins and inside pictures are also of cabins. In reality it is motel with completely different looking rooms interior and just 3 cabins on the beach. Motel rooms are dirty and disgusting. Carpels smells horrible.
2-night trip

2/10 Poor

Motel/ Hotel/ inn of horrors a nightmare

Place was not a pleasant stay. Basically held you to your room w/o reinbursement. Photos of room was not what the regular rooms look like. Cleaniness first room smelled like wet mildew old outhouse and not cleaned well no door on bathroom, bla k mold spots everwhere, second room no better carpet dirty spider webs and bugs althrough room and window ledges. Couldnt get my money back. I do not recommend anyone stay here better off sleeping outside.
John, 2-night trip

2/10 Poor

Pictures advertised aren't what they are.

The pictures that are on the site for booking are nothing like it in real life. The staff was nice. But the rooms were filthy. Cobwebs every where, the door had choclate or something all over it, fridge smelled like rotten eggs. The floor was so bad. And no where to plug anything in unless you unplug a lamp, and plugs aren't near bed. and lamps don't work. The pool was green water. Good thing their was lake access. I wish i took more pictures. Glad we were at the room just to sleep.
3-night trip

2/10 Poor

Terrible experience

I was VERY disappointed in the overall stay at Waterfront Inn. The room was sticky, window air-conditioning was loud, spider webs in all corners, stained sheets, light in the bathroom didn't work. They put a lamp in there to see. The room smelled weird and parking was also terrible.
Jessica, 3-night trip

2/10 Poor

Very outdated , wasn’t clean to my standards and we had bugs in our room due to the poor doorway and open space it left on the bottom. The mattress was uncomfortable.
3-night trip

6/10 Good

Needs Work

The motel room section we were assigned was messy outside, no entry lighting. It had been raining and the Carpet was wet - either due to rain &/or the fridge leaked.
Michelle, 1-night trip

4/10 Fair

Disappointed

Very dirty and old. Pictured definitely look better then in person! Very disappointed, way too much money for what you get. Pool was nasty, no breakfast included. Theirs definatelt better
Jenine, 1-night trip

2/10 Poor

Deceitful

Hotels.com lied to us. Deceived us. Very deceptive practices. We didn't end up staying because we refused to stay in a junkyard. We did not get a lakeview cabin as promised instead we were shown a cabin amongst junk and filth. I disputed the charge with American Express and plan to file a complaint with the better business bereau.
israel, 2-night trip

2/10 Poor

The dungeon

A very disappointed stay in Mackinac. They have 2 sets of rooms one is in the original hotel and the other is an old rooms that should be bulldozed. Didn't feel secure no lighting in the parking lot no lighting at the room had to be 2 feet away to see the room number. I'm all of 5 foot 7 and in this room I could touch the ceiling. Musty smelling and damp in the room. Hole in the wall in the bathroom and holes in the rug. And to top it all off the tv didn't work. For a grand total of 230us for 2 nights way overpriced.
David, 2-night trip