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Bayside Hotel of Mackinac

2.5 star property
Family-friendly hotel with private beach and free water park access
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January 2025

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Indoor pool, pool loungers
Private beach nearby, sun-loungers, beach towels
Exterior
Reception
Lobby

Reviews

6.6 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Gym
  • Pool
  • Pet-friendly
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

Map
726 S Huron Ave., Mackinaw City, MI, 49701
  • Mackinaw City Ferry Terminal
    8 min walk
  • Blue Water Grill & Bar
    5 min walk
  • St. Ignace Transportation Center
    10 min drive
  • Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional)
    20 min drive

Room options

View all photos for Traditional Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

Desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Traditional Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
LED TV
Blackout curtains
Fan
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Traditional Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking, Lake View

Desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Traditional Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking, Lake View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
LED TV
Blackout curtains
Fan
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
  • 23 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Traditional Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking (Court Side)

Desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Traditional Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking (Court Side)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
LED TV
Blackout curtains
Fan
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Traditional Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

Desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Traditional Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
LED TV
Blackout curtains
Fan
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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About the area

Mackinaw City

A family-friendly stay in Mackinaw City awaits you at Bayside Hotel of Mackinac. Within just a 15-minute stroll, you'll find Mackinaw City Ferry Terminal and Lake Huron. Highlights at this Victorian hotel include a nearby private beach, a free water park and an indoor swimming pool. .Enjoy the 24-hour gym, Hot tub, sauna and kids' swimming pool. A meeting room and a business centre are among the business amenities offered. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas and laundry facilities. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .With a stay at this Mackinaw City hotel, you'll be 4.7 km (2.9 mi) from Lake Michigan.

What's nearby

  • Mackinaw City Ferry Terminal - 8 min walk
  • Mackinaw City Dock - 16 min walk
  • Mackinaw Bridge Museum - 19 min walk
  • Old Mackinac Point Lighthouse - 2 min drive
  • Headlands International Dark Sky Park - 7 min drive

Getting around

  • Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Zodiac Party Store - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Keyhole Bar & Grill - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Dixie Saloon - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪The Hook Lakeside Grill - ‬15 min walk

About this property

Bayside Hotel of Mackinac

Family-friendly hotel with private beach and free water park access
A private beach is featured. Bayside Hotel of Mackinac offers its guests a complimentary water park, a waterslide, and an indoor pool. Business amenities include a business centre and a meeting room.

WiFi is free in public spaces. A children's pool, a hot tub, and a 24-hour fitness centre are also featured at the family-friendly Bayside Hotel of Mackinac. You'll have access to the outdoor pool at a partner property. Self parking is free.

This Victorian Mackinaw City hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 61 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Beach lounge chairs
  • Towels for the beach
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Business facilities
  • Self-service laundry
  • Express check-out
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Games room or arcade
  • Pool or billiards table
  • No smoking on site
  • 1 conference room
Bayside Hotel of Mackinac offers 61 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and designer toiletries. 42-inch LED televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit with a hydromassage showerhead, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones; local and long-distance calls are complimentary (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and fans. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/lorry parking on site
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Arcade/game room
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Children's pool
  • Free water park
  • Indoor pool
  • Outdoor pool (guest access)
  • Sauna
  • Spa tub
  • Waterslide

Family friendly

  • Access to nearby outdoor pool
  • Arcade/game room
  • Children's pool
  • Free water park access
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Waterslide

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Pool loungers

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Phone accessibility kit

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Hydromassage showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 42-inch LED TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Refrigerator
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Fan
  • Free local calls
  • Free long-distance calls
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 5:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
Check-in for this property is based at a different location, next door at The Bayside Hotel Of Mackinac.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 50.0 per accommodation (varies based on length of stay)
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Pet fee: USD 50.0 per accommodation (varies based on length of stay)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, Carte Blanche, debit cards and cash.

Property is also known as

Bayside Hotel Mackinac
Bayside Hotel Mackinac Mackinaw City
Bayside Mackinac
Bayside Mackinac Mackinaw City
Bayside Of Mackinac
Bayside Hotel of Mackinac Hotel
Bayside Hotel of Mackinac Mackinaw City
Bayside Hotel of Mackinac Hotel Mackinaw City

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Bayside Hotel of Mackinac?

Bayside Hotel of Mackinac offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at Bayside Hotel of Mackinac?

Yep, Bayside Hotel of Mackinac has a free self car park and free RV/bus/truck parking.

Does Bayside Hotel of Mackinac have a pool?

Bayside Hotel of Mackinac has an indoor pool and a kids' pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying on a lounger.

Does Bayside Hotel of Mackinac have a waterslide?

Yep, this property has a waterslide!

Is Bayside Hotel of Mackinac family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as a children's pool, an arcade and free water park access, it's no surprise that Bayside Hotel of Mackinac is a hit with families.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Bayside Hotel of Mackinac?

No, Bayside Hotel of Mackinac does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Bayside Hotel of Mackinac?

Check-in begins at 5:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Bayside Hotel of Mackinac Reviews

Reviews

6.6
Rating 10 - Excellent. 252 out of 1004 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 233 out of 1004 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 200 out of 1004 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 180 out of 1004 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 139 out of 1004 reviews" "

6.8/10

Cleanliness

7.2/10

Staff & service

6.0/10

Amenities

6.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

leah

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Linda

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Benjamin

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

ALEJANDRA CRUZ

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Could do a lot more of cleaning
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

Erin

Travelled with family
Liked: Room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
AC,fridge don’t work, waterpark needs cleaning!
There was no phone in the room to even call the front desk to let them know the fridge wasn’t getting cold. No tv remote, Had to walk there to the desk and tell them when we got back to our room that evening , along with the AC cutting off every couple of minutes. I was literally sweating when I walked to front desk to tell them…. And I was told “there was nothing maintenance could do tonight for the AC” . And I mentioned switching rooms but they that they were sold out… when I came back to tell them there was no tv remote either along with no phone , room temperature fridge and the ac cutting out and it was ridiculous at a rate over $200 I’d atleast expect AC to work ( this was after 11pm my kid was asleep ) miraculously they weren’t sold out and had a room they could switch me to …. I’m like I really don’t want to at this point since my kid is asleep… said they’d send maintnece but didn’t know when he’d come,could be an hour…. And that I could talk to manager in morning! I did that before I checked out , and because I prepaid online he offered me a “ free night stay” in the future if less than 80% occupancy.wrote it on scrap paper said he had to type up something official in system and he’d email me it…. It’s been over 2weeks, I emailed him but have yet to get any response !!!!!and the free waterpark, is shared amongst other properties, pipes look old needs replaced, pool deck cleaned. Outdoor pool needed cleaning , looked very ifff!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Navneet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
good
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Steven

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

Nancy

Travelled with partner
Very disappointed in this hotel. Not set up for customers with disabilities to get to the other side of building for breakfast. Air quality was bad. I had to cancel my last night because my breathing was not good in the room.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Deb

Travelled with partner
Staff was nice. Room was very dirty. Tv was covered in sticky stuff. Carpet was old Bathroom had toothpaste or soap on door handle. The extra door lock did not work. But it was quiet, I think we were the only ones on that floor
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Carrie

I was very hesitant to book this place because of all the bad reviews, but it was much better than I expected. Nothing fancy. An older hotel, staff was proficient, not overly friendly but shower was hot. Rooms were surface clean. Perfect for the one night stay on the way to somewhere else we were looking for.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Diane

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
There were no wash cloths in the bathroom. No breakfast like the website said. The staff was excellent. Very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Nice staff, but an old property, needs updating. Everything was clean.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

Wendy

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The first room we were given had a broken closet door and smelled musty. The second room was a bit better. We way overpaid for the quality and the price of the room if we had held off and purchased on the way to our destination. Paid double! Staff was pleasant, but the place itself was run down.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

Brenda

Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely nothing pictures of hotel were very deceiving. Expedia should be shamed of themselves for even recommending this on their website it was awful I will be calling someone to review it at a higher level. Nets were flying around in the room stains on the linen and pillow cases sink was clogged up outdated carpet the door did not close behind you for security when you left I will be calling Mackinaw local officials
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Suzanne

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Tim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
nice place
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

jennifer, zeeland

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The pool water park area was not clean at all. Room was ok. No breakfast provided
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
A good stay with a clean and quiet room.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

Troy

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Brittanie

Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My room was clean and my dog was allowed.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

John

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good enough
Decent hotel. Nothing special. They don’t offer continental breakfast but instead have 50% off at two places down the road. Avoid the one with toast in the name. It was atrocious. We didn’t try the other as we ended up getting breakfast food at a store.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Maryanne

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Adequate for affordable family stay. The ferry was closed when we arrived so had to arrange for a shuttle to other ferry service. Tv and phone not working in one of our rooms, and required two calls to maintenance for the tv to be fixed, but never got the phone repaired. Staff were extremely helpful. Cleanliness was not great, found a toenail in the carpet, and the shower curtain was stained brown near the bottom. Quiet location. Felt safe. Rooms smelt very musty. Unfortunately, my car was scraped all down one side, during the day we spent on the island. Very disappointing, but maybe not the hotel's fault.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Brayan

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disgusting, that would summarize my review if one word was required. However I’ll give more reasons. The beds had bed bugs, the carpet was dirt, the bathrooms had not been sanitized, the hole in the bathroom door was covered with a magazine, the front door would not close without putting something in between the door lock. This property is beyond disgusting, not doubt is owned by the same family that ruined this city. Stay in St. Ignace, because most of the properties in Mackinaw City are the same.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024