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Waterfront Inn - Mackinaw City

2.0 star property
Beachfront, with indoor pool
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
December 2024
January 2025

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Lake view
Soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets
Soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets
Soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets
On the beach

Reviews

5.4 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Air conditioning
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included
  • Business services

Explore the area

Map
1009 S Huron Ave, Mackinaw City, MI, 49701
  • Mackinaw City Ferry Terminal
    8 min walk
  • Blue Water Grill & Bar
    7 min walk
  • St. Ignace Transportation Center
    10 min drive
  • Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional)
    29 min drive

Room options

View all photos for Superior Cabin

Soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Cabin

Highlights

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

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Lake View

Soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Lake View

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
TV
Private bathroom
Cable channels
  • 28 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Lake View

Soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Lake View

Highlights

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

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Soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
TV
Private bathroom
Cable channels
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 7
  • 3 Queen Beds

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Soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Basic Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
TV
Private bathroom
Cable channels
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Cabin

Highlights

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

View all photos for Deluxe Suite, Lake View

Soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Suite, Lake View

Highlights

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

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Courtyard View

Soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Courtyard View

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
TV
Private bathroom
Cable channels
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Courtyard View

Soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Courtyard View

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
TV
Private bathroom
Cable channels
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Luxury Cabin

Soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Luxury Cabin

Highlights

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

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Lakeside

Soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Lakeside

Highlights

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

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Courtyard View

Soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Courtyard View

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
TV
Private bathroom
Cable channels
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Royal Cabin

Soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Royal Cabin

Highlights

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

View all photos for Signature Cabin

Soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Signature Cabin

Highlights

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

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About the area

Mackinaw City

Waterfront Inn - Mackinaw City puts you in the heart of Mackinaw City, within just a 10-minute stroll of Lake Huron and Mackinaw City Ferry Terminal. Highlights at this beachfront hotel include an indoor swimming pool and in-room free WiFi. .This beach hotel offers free WiFi in public areas, a games room and a picnic area. Other amenities include express check-in, express check-out and tour/ticket assistance. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .With a stay at this Mackinaw City hotel, you'll be 5.3 km (3.3 mi) from Lake Michigan.

What's nearby

  • Mackinaw City Ferry Terminal - 8 min walk
  • Mackinaw City Dock - 18 min walk
  • Mackinaw Bridge Museum - 2 min drive
  • Old Mackinac Point Lighthouse - 2 min drive
  • Headlands International Dark Sky Park - 7 min drive

Getting around

  • Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Zodiac Party Store - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Keyhole Bar & Grill - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Dixie Saloon - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪The Hook Lakeside Grill - ‬17 min walk

About this property

Waterfront Inn - Mackinaw City

Beachfront, with indoor pool
As a guest of Waterfront Inn - Mackinaw City, you'll find an indoor pool, a vending machine, and an arcade/games room. Public spaces have free WiFi. Waterfront Inn - Mackinaw City also features tour/ticket assistance, a picnic area, and express check-in. Self parking is free.

This Mackinaw City hotel is smoke free.

  • 90 guestrooms or units
  • 5 buildings
  • Conference rooms
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Games room or arcade
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • No smoking on site
Waterfront Inn - Mackinaw City offers 90 air-conditioned accommodations, with free toiletries. Televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include a shower. This Mackinaw City hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided on request.

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

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Indoor pool

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Indoor pool
  • Mini-fridge
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Firepit
  • On a lake
  • On the beach
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • No lift

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 43-inch TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

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

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 25.00 per accommodation, per stay
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 20.0 per day.
  • Cots (infant beds) are available for USD 10.0 per day.

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 25.00 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: USD 10.0 per day
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 20.0 per day

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
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 and Discover. Cash is not accepted. 

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Waterfront Inn - Mackinaw City?

Waterfront Inn - Mackinaw City offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at Waterfront Inn - Mackinaw City?

Yep, Waterfront Inn - Mackinaw City has a free self car park.

Does Waterfront Inn - Mackinaw City have a pool?

Waterfront Inn - Mackinaw City has an indoor pool.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Waterfront Inn - Mackinaw City?

No, Waterfront Inn - Mackinaw City does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Waterfront Inn - Mackinaw City?

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

Waterfront Inn - Mackinaw City Reviews

Reviews

5.4
Rating 10 - Excellent. 108 out of 1001 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 189 out of 1001 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 201 out of 1001 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 243 out of 1001 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 260 out of 1001 reviews" "

5.6/10

Cleanliness

6.4/10

Staff & service

4.8/10

Amenities

4.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

5.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Michael

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The area was ran down. Our tvs didn’t work and when it did the channels werent available. For the money we spent per night we could’ve stayed at a higher place than this. Do not book here.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
They really are a bit deceptive with the cabins. They use pictures of the new beachfront cabins for all of them, but some of them are actually 1950s courtyard. Be careful what you are booking. That being said, the beachfront cabin was absolutely fantastic.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Justin

Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Only problem was upstairs neighbor was loud stomping and the neighbor down the hall was up till 3am being loud and having a fire other than that everything was amazing!!!! Can’t wait till next time
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carol

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Nice. Beachfront
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

Randi

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

2/10 Terrible

Douni

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The phone didn't work and i didn't get housekeeping But the beach was fantastic!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

Peter

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
This property needs lots of love. Room was clean but workmanship on tiles is poor, door was in poor condition, outside stairs and balcony were in unsafe condition. Would not recommend this Inn to anyone. Only good thing was the room rates.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

CeeJay

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
These were easily the most uncomfortable beds my family and I have ever slept on. We had big plans to sleep in and leave later in the morning but ended up leaving early due to the discomfort. The room was fairly clean but a lack of pest control meant bugs were able to get in the room anytime the door was opened. The view was amazing but overall it was not worth the money.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

alexis

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
staff was very rude and unprofessional, waited on maintenance for 3 hours and still never showed up, wasn’t the room we were showed pictures of online. bed was dirty (ended up having to get our own sheets and blankets) air conditioner barley worked in 90° weather. overall our biggest pet peeve was how rude and unprofessional the two women at the front desk were. wouldn’t recommend staying here.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

Diamond

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
The property was dirty things were damaged in the room I didn't stay the night and wasted money the lady at the front desk was sweet but it is not worth the money I would never stay at this hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Steve

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The view from our room was a semi-trailer with a wheel removed (10' from the window) and a rusted-out, tipped over gas grille.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

John

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Air conditioner worked poorly. No coffee maker. WIFI was inadequate. Cost was excessive.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

craig

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
the good: some items were accidentally left in the room after we left. The staff did find tham (after I called and reorted it) but didn't offer much of a way to get them back, but a friend in the are got them. the bad: we found ants in one bed to the point my kid refused to sleep in it and slept in the floor. House keeping didn't clean the room while we were there, so no clean towel and our trash pile up our entire stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Anthony

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Waterfront. Beautiful view.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

ron

Disliked: Cleanliness
Nice room on the water
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Norma

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Tub was clogged. I talked to receptionist and no one came to room and unclogged it. It was dirty and had cobwebs
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Linda

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
worn down, not the cleanest, low water pressure,
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

Brent

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Our room was not ready at 4:30 so they gave us a smaller room. There was a tic on the blanket and other dead bugs all over the room. The room was filthy.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

Luis

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The staff was great. The Waterfront Inn is very outdated and very rundown. The rooms we got all had issues, one off them the tub was vacking up, the other one the a/c would work and sometimes not, and the room I received had a puddle under the toilet and it wobbled so had to call maintenance and he did come out to fix it and he did. We had left to get something to eat and we got back to the room we had no lamps in the room,so had to go back to the front desk again they had to have maintenance bring lamps to the room. We left the room to go cross the bridge and when we came back to the room to take a shower we only had extremely hot water because the shower valve was broken again had to go back to the front deskfor the third time for issues with just the one room ket along the other two rooms all this within 4 hours off checking in. I did ask for the manager after all that was going on with the room and Scott did come and understood all my complaints and did give us a room in thier other hotel with lake front view. So in all the place pretty much needs updated and maintenance needs to go into the rooms at least once a week and check that everything is in working condition.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hot tub and night view worth it all
We had a balcony room and it was clean. The view was amazing of the island and bridge at night. The pool was nice, the hot tub was fantastic! Park lot when busy is kinda hectic but overall was good stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Joe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Not a bad place . Close to town and the lake .
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wendy

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

8/10 Good

Grace

Liked: Staff & service
It was a decent place to stay, the only thing that bugged me was that the pictures online were of the log cabins and their was no pictures of the actual motel rooms. Felt like false advertising. It was a decent place to stay for a night, and was fairly clean.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024