Waterfront Inn - Mackinaw City

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

Photo gallery for Waterfront Inn - Mackinaw City

Lake view
On the beach
Soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets
43-inch TV with cable channels
Indoor pool

Reviews

5.4 out of 10

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

Map
1009 S Huron Ave, Mackinaw City, MI, 49701
  • Mackinaw City Ferry Terminal
    8 min walk
  • Mackinaw Manor Haunted Mansion
    17 min walk
  • Spy Quest Laser Maze
    17 min walk
  • Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional)
    29 min drive

Room options

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

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

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

Family Room

Highlights

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

Basic Room

Highlights

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

Cabin

Highlights

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

Deluxe Suite, Lake View

Highlights

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 - 0.7 km
  • Mackinaw City Dock - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Mackinaw Bridge Museum - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Old Mackinac Point Lighthouse - 2 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Headlands International Dark Sky Park - 7 min drive - 6.0 km

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

Waterfront hotel with an 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

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

More

  • 5 buildings
  • Smoke-free property

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 1004 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 189 out of 1004 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 202 out of 1004 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 243 out of 1004 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 262 out of 1004 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

6/10 Okay

Tracey

Travelled with family
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good in a pinch
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Akshara

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Bathroom has cockroaches and smells bad
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Shon

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Doors don’t lock in bathroom. No toilet paper. No phone in room. Bathtub didn’t clear water. No exhaust in bathroom. Poor rating
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Ashlie

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Do not stay here….
The photos on hotels.com do not reflect what the rooms are. There are newer cabins on the property, the photos of those are the only posted. Our first room had a smell, the sheets had something on them, the screen was torn, there was a hole in the ceiling the balcony was falling apart, and there was a chaise lounge couch on it soaked from the rain, musty and so dirty. We kindly asked for a new room to which the front desk said they had upgraded us to this room… we had booked a double queen courtyard and they gave us a balcony beachside. We moved to the courtyard and this room was somewhat passable, still smelly and still not worth the money that was spent! It was too late to move hotels and the strict cancellation policy would not allow us to get our money back. Expedia.com did provide a credit on our next stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Walter

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Adriana

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Looks good!
The room is clean and the place is amazing the furniture is old but everything is good.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Emily

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Bennett

Travelled with family and small children
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We never received water park passes like ad stated, pool opened alot later than stated, room couldn't support 5 people like ordered and stated.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Tyler

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

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Scam
Completely misleading photos. Shows only the 3 cabins by the water and does not show 95% of rooms which are cheap and dirty and look nothing like advertised. Wooden coat hangers in place of broken locks on all windows…
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Rodney

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Neighbor using a hairdryer caused the power to go out in several rooms including ours, rooms were obviously delayed maintenance and it smelled of mildew.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Tina

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Andrzej

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was a very nice room for the price. Check in was by a very pleasant lady. The beds were comfortable and the room and especially the bathroom was very clean. It was a quiet room with no traffic noise in the night. Overall, I would stay at this hotel again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

safa

Travelled with family
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is so outdated and old. It doesn't look or smell good. It needs a lot of work to be considered as a good place to stay at and enjoy. The location is not bad at all, you are close to the lake but I didnt like my room and stayed there only for the cheap price. I will not stay there again and definitely wont recommend it to others.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Young

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Do not waste your time!
When we arrived to chrck in our room had ceiling tiles falling out of the ceiling and it was dirty. The replacement room we were offered was also bad. Not only that when i was checking in there was a line of people all with the same complaint. They kept my money and refuse to refund me.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Liz

Travelled with family
Staff were very friendly and professional I asked for Xtra towels within minutes I received them
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

Stephanie

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

Sarah

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had room number 501 at first. The smell in the room was horrible. It was dirty. Asked to switch rooms. Changed to room 502 next door. The room wasnt much better. Noticed black mold growing on the wall paper peeling off the walls. Stained sheets. Horrible conditions. When I went to show the hotel clerks pictures of the rooms conditions and ask for a refund. They were giving the room 501 to another costumer. Without cleaning it. Minutes after we left it. Complaining about the smell and cleaniness of the room. Will not be returning. Unfortunately the owners own most of the hotels in Mackinac city.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelli

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Danielle

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children, Travelled with pets
Disliked: Staff & service
Right on beach
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
I liked the access to the lake. The parking area was a little dark to my liking. But overall my stap was a nice experience.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Nate

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a dry place with a place to sleep, running water, and roof. That’s about it. Room was dusty with bugs in the window, no microwave or coffee pot, and all old furnishings. The office was closed half of the stay at night. The pool was dirty and the hot-tub was at least 115 degrees, which they didn’t fix after many people asked. A family arrived in the middle of our trip in the room next to us and they didn’t even have it cleaned for them. For an extra 50$ go stay somewhere else way nicer.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024