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Best Western Plus Dockside Waterfront Inn

2.5 star property
Delightful beach hotel with Access to hot tub
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
December 2024
January 2025

Photo gallery for Best Western Plus Dockside Waterfront Inn

Balcony view
Interior entrance
Beach
Exterior
Lobby sitting area

Reviews

7.8 out of 10

Good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Hot tub
  • Gym
    Gym
  • Breakfast included
    Breakfast included
  • 24/7 front desk
    24/7 front desk
  • Laundry
    Laundry

Explore the area

Map
505 S Huron Ave, Mackinaw City, MI, 49701
  • Mackinaw Manor Haunted Mansion
    5 min walk
  • Spy Quest Laser Maze
    5 min walk
  • Mackinaw City Dock
    5 min walk
  • Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional)
    20 min drive

Room options

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Courtyard Area

Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, cots/infant beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Courtyard Area

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub, Courtyard Area

Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, cots/infant beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub, Courtyard Area

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
TV
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Jetted bath
  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, cots/infant beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Courtyard Area

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, cots/infant beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Lakeside

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 29 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Lakeside (with Sofabed)

Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, cots/infant beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Lakeside (with Sofabed)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
TV
Sofa bed
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 37 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub, Lakeside

View from room

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub, Lakeside

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
TV
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Jetted bath
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Lakeside (with Sofabed)

Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, cots/infant beds

Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Lakeside (with Sofabed)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
TV
Sofa bed
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 46 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Lakeside (with Sofabed)

View from room

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Lakeside (with Sofabed)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
TV
Sofa bed
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 29 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Poolside

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Poolside

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Suite, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking, Lakeside (with Sofabed)

Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, cots/infant beds

Suite, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking, Lakeside (with Sofabed)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
TV
Sofa bed
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 46 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 8
  • 3 Queen Beds

View all photos for Suite, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking, Courtyard Area (with Sofabed)

Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, cots/infant beds

Suite, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking, Courtyard Area (with Sofabed)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Sleeps 9
  • 4 Queen Beds

View all photos for Suite, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking, Lakeside

Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, cots/infant beds

Suite, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking, Lakeside

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • 44 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Queen Beds

View all photos for Suite, 1 Single Bed, Accessible, Poolside (with Sofabed)

Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, cots/infant beds

Suite, 1 Single Bed, Accessible, Poolside (with Sofabed)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
TV
Sofa bed
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 46 sq m
  • Sleeps 9
  • 1 Single Bed

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About the area

Mackinaw City

At Best Western Plus Dockside Waterfront Inn you'll be within a short 5-minute stroll of Animal Tracks Adventure Golf and Lake Huron. Highlights at this beach hotel include free daily breakfast, an indoor swimming pool and free self-parking. .Enjoy the gym and Hot tub. A meeting room, conference space, and a business centre are among the business amenities offered. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas and laundry facilities. Each morning free full breakfast is offered between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM. .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 Dock - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Mackinaw City Ferry Terminal - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Mackinaw Bridge Museum - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Old Mackinac Point Lighthouse - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Headlands International Dark Sky Park - 7 min drive - 5.2 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Zodiac Party Store - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Keyhole Bar & Grill - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Dixie Saloon - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪The Hook Lakeside Grill - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Best Western Plus Dockside Waterfront Inn

Delightful beach hotel with Access to hot tub
Best Western Plus Dockside Waterfront Inn offers its guests an indoor pool, Access to hot tub, and a fitness centre. WiFi and wired Internet are free in public spaces. Business amenities include a business centre and a meeting room. Free breakfast is available daily. A terrace, a vending machine, and multilingual staff are also featured at the business-friendly Best Western Plus Dockside Waterfront Inn. Self parking is free. You'll have access to the outdoor pool at a partner property.

This Mackinaw City hotel is smoke free.

  • 114 guestrooms or units
  • 4 levels
  • Full breakfast (free)
  • Business facilities
  • Conference space
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
Best Western Plus Dockside Waterfront Inn offers 114 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors, and features coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. Premium cable televisions are provided. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM

Family friendly

  • Access to nearby outdoor pool
  • Cot (surcharge)
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Conference space
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 4 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Cot (surcharge)
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 15.0 per night.
  • Cots (infant beds) are available for USD 10.0 per night.

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.

  • Crib (infant bed) fee: USD 10.0 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 15.0 per night

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; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and window guards
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of We Care Clean (Best Western)
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 and Carte Blanche. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit and window guards in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of We Care Clean (Best Western) guidelines.

We should mention

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at Best Western Plus Dockside Waterfront Inn?

Yep, Best Western Plus Dockside Waterfront Inn has a free self car park.

Does Best Western Plus Dockside Waterfront Inn have a pool?

Best Western Plus Dockside Waterfront Inn has an indoor pool.

Is Best Western Plus Dockside Waterfront Inn family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as laundry facilities and a picnic area, as well as cots/infant beds in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that Best Western Plus Dockside Waterfront Inn is a hit with families.

Does Best Western Plus Dockside Waterfront Inn serve breakfast?

Yeah, complimentary full brekkie is available daily between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Best Western Plus Dockside Waterfront Inn?

No, Best Western Plus Dockside Waterfront Inn does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Best Western Plus Dockside Waterfront Inn?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at Best Western Plus Dockside Waterfront Inn?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Best Western Plus Dockside Waterfront Inn Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 375 out of 1001 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 325 out of 1001 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 163 out of 1001 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 80 out of 1001 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 58 out of 1001 reviews" "

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Karen L

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location is very convenient to all amenities/activities in the town proper; that is, walkable or bike riding. Exterior seems to need repair. Wood trim is cracked, peeled or fading.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Stacy L

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Better than expected
Better than expected, but it could be cleaner and brighter.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing accomodations, and location
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Kathleen

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Did not live up to its description. Room poorly equipped, deck and view very limited. Elevator to 4th floor at only one end of large building - while we were on the other end and used a rickety staircase. Overall a lousy experience.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Our room smelled due to water leak and carpet was wet the whole time. Will not stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Audrey

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Greg

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Like
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stay away. What a dump!
Place in terrible disrepair, TV didn’t work, staff was rude, coffee maker wasn’t working, and bugs in room. Musty smelling and not super clean. Told management and they could care less. We left early and even after asking for refund they refused. They got my $1,000 for two nights but never will again. I hope this deters others from the same terrible experience we had as well.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Casey

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beds are very uncomfortable. But over all the property was a little confusing about the in and out.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jackye

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Close to everything
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Laurie

Travelled with partner
We had beach front and the view was great! Also the property is in walking distance to the town and ferry
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Diane

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We always stay at the best western dockside, it has a sandy beach my kid loves playing in and swimming in. The pool could use a little less chlorine it was stinging all the kids eyes. The hotel is clean and comfortable. We don’t have any complaints other than the chlorine
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Rick, Ingersoll

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice property, nice beach, easy access to lots of activities.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Teresa

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The property was clean. The breakfast hosts went above and beyond for us. Most of the front desk team were nice, The location is fantastic, we could walk anywhere we went.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Juan

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Sherri

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The rooms wete clean, but being by the lake there were knats/flies that were near window or door. We had to ask for extra towels for a family of 5.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

suba

Travelled with family
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Upon entering the hotel, a musty smell reminiscent of a senior home greeted me, and it was clear that the decor was quite outdated. I was surprised to find a bat flying around the indoor pool area, but thankfully the staff took care of removing it. Additionally, there were noticeable water damage marks in the room. The breakfast offerings were below average, and it was disappointing that they stopped serving breakfast at 9am. Overall, my experience at this property was subpar, and I would not choose to stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Sara

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed here with my family for a trip up to Mackinaw Island. The hotel has so much potential!! The rooms need to be updated for sure. Big bulky furniture. The bathroom wasnt real clean, mold around the edge of the bathtub. The pool area was nice but there was SO much chlorine in the pool it was burning our eyes and skin to be in it. The beach area was nice but there was a big drainage pipe in the middle (not sure what was draining into the lake! Gross!) The little outside patio areas could have been so much nicer with firepits and such. Just a little disappointed.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth, Caledonia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
People were nice
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Michelle

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

bonnie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Sun and fun
The Hotel is very beautiful. Our room was right off the water. We had beautiful sunshine every day. Gorgeous!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Amol

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024