Mackinaw Budget Inn

Property class: 2
Motel with outdoor pool, near Mackinaw City Ferry Terminal

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Mackinaw Budget Inn puts you in a great location, within a 15-minute walk of Mackinaw City Ferry Terminal and Lake Huron. Guests can enjoy the indoor pool, and hiking/biking trails, kayaking and parasailing are nearby. Other highlights include an outdoor pool and a terrace.

Reviews

6.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free parking
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Air-conditioning

Main amenities (8)

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Indoor pool and outdoor pool
  • Terrace
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Vending machine
  • Picnic area
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Playground

Feel at home (6)

  • Playground on-site
  • Fridge
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Terrace
The current price is AU$85
includes taxes & fees
13 Oct - 14 Oct

Room options

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A hotel room with a bed, bedside lamps, a desk, a chair, a microwave, and a window with blinds.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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A compact hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a chair.

Deluxe Double Room, Multiple Beds

  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Double Beds

View all photos for 1 King, In Room Jacuzzi

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a lamp, a mirror, a window with blinds, a door, a shelf with towels, and a television.

1 King, In Room Jacuzzi

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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A compact hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a chair.

Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a lamp, a mirror, a window with blinds, a door, a shelf with towels, and a television.

Suite, 2 Bedrooms (Jacuzzi)

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

A hotel room with two beds, a refrigerator, a desk with a lamp, and a door.

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

A hotel room with a large bed, a headboard, a framed picture on the wall, and a window with curtains.

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Map
138 Old US 31, Mackinaw City, MI, 49701

What's nearby

  • Edgewater Beach - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Edgewater Beach - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Mackinaw Crossings - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Mackinaw Manor Haunted Mansion - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Mackinaw Bridge Museum - 2 min drive - 2.2 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Keyhole Bar & Grill - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Dixie Saloon - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Clyde's Drive-In - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Wienerlicious - ‬19 min walk

About this property

Mackinaw Budget Inn

  • Mackinaw Budget Inn puts you in a great location, within a 15-minute walk of Mackinaw City Ferry Terminal and Lake Huron. Guests can enjoy the indoor pool, and hiking/biking trails, kayaking and parasailing are nearby. Other highlights include an outdoor pool and a terrace.

At a glance

Hotel size

    • 34 rooms
    • Arranged over 2 floors

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM
    • Early check-in subject to availability
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age – 18
    • Check-out time is 11 AM
    • Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

    • There is no front desk at this property
    • The check-in location differs from the property location; go to: [146 Old Us 31, Mackinaw City, MI 49701]
    • The host will greet guests on arrival
    • If you are planning to arrive after 11:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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

Children

    • No cots (infant beds)

Pets

    • Pets allowed (dogs and cats only, 2 total)*
    • Service animals welcome
    • Specific rooms only. Pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property on the number on the booking confirmation; restrictions apply*
    • Pets must be supervised
    • Off-lead area available

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

    • Free on-site self-parking

Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea in a common area

Travelling with children

  • Playground

What to do

  • Access to nearby outdoor pool
  • Access to nearby indoor pool
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Downhill skiing nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby

Services

  • Tour/ticket assistance

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace
  • An outdoor pool
  • An indoor pool

Accessibility

  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV
  • Cable TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

  • Blackout curtains
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Bath or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Fridge

More

  • Housekeeping on request
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Access via exterior corridors

Fees & policies

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between 19 October and 9 May.

Children & extra beds

  • Rollaway beds are available for USD 40 per night

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 25.00 per pet, per stay

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • Pool access available from 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM

Policies

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy.
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms. These are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
This property does not have lifts.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, Discover

Also known as

Mackinaw Budget
Mackinaw Budget Inn
Mackinaw Budget Inn Motel
Mackinaw Budget Inn Mackinaw City
Mackinaw Budget Inn Motel Mackinaw City

Frequently asked questions

Is Mackinaw Budget Inn currently open?

The property is closed between 19 October and 9 May.

Does Mackinaw Budget Inn offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Mackinaw Budget Inn 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 that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Is there a pool at Mackinaw Budget Inn?

Yes, there's an indoor pool and an outdoor pool. Guests have pool access from 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM.

Are pets allowed at Mackinaw Budget Inn?

Yes, cats and dogs are welcome, with a limit of 2 total. There's a charge of USD 25.00 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees. Dog exercise areas are available. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

Is parking offered on site at Mackinaw Budget Inn?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Mackinaw Budget Inn?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM. Contactless check-out is available.

Is there an on-site casino at Mackinaw Budget Inn?

No, this motel doesn't have a casino, but Kewadin Casino - St. Ignace (16-min drive) is nearby.

What is there to do at Mackinaw Budget Inn and nearby?

During the winter, enjoy nearby recreation such as cross-country skiing and snowmobiling, and return when the snow melts for hiking and kayaking. Enjoy a swim in the indoor and outdoor pools after a day out and about. Mackinaw Budget Inn also has a picnic area and access to a nearby outdoor pool.

What's the area around Mackinaw Budget Inn like?

Mackinaw Budget Inn is a short 9-minute walk from Mackinaw City Ferry Terminal and 12 minutes' walk from Lake Huron.

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Reviews

Mackinaw Budget Inn Reviews

6.8

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7.0

Cleanliness

8.0

Location

7.2

Staff & service

6.4

Property conditions & facilities

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10/10 Exceptional

Clean room everything worked as it should comfortable bed will definitely stay again
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8/10 Very good

Affordable, clean and only minutes from all the fun downtown.
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6/10 Good

Clean for a 1 star motel
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6/10 Good

We had the double room with a hot tub. I dont think using the hot tub would be safe, you could feel the floor moving as we walked. You could tell things hadnt been deep cleaned in some time. The bedding was nice and newer, tv and both air conditioners worked well. $88 for such a large room makes it hard to complain, but we wouldnt stay again. Check in staff was polite - we had to check in at the building next door.
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10/10 Exceptional

The room we stayed in was clean, just basic. We stayed at the budget inn and they make it very clear through the booking and on the lobby door of the budget inn that you checkin/out at the Thunderbird Inn next door. The rooms were basic and felt equal to the affordable price we paid. The pools were not open but it was a cold memorial day weekend trip. I got to bring my dog for only $25 for the whole 4 nights. It was a great stay, it was quiet. I wish there was more lighting outside for when I walked my dog at night, but not a big deal! Good place, staff was helpful and kind!!
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8/10 Very good

Great location and reasonably priced
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10/10 Exceptional

Mackinaw Budget Motel

I had a very enjoyable stay. The room was clean and the staff were very accommodating. I would definitely stay here again!
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6/10 Good

The room is small, but the bed was comfortable enough. It was quite clean for an older facility.
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10/10 Exceptional

The young gents that checked me in was awesome
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8/10 Very good

Cclean room. Comfortable bed. Great pillows. Quiet and happy staff. I would stay again.
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8/10 Very good

The room was clean, the hotel was old but cared for. The location is a bit outside of the busy area, not really walkable to downtown. But for the price, the hotel stay was great.
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8/10 Very good

Room was clean. Staff was polite and helpful. Nearby town, but not too noisy from traffic.
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8/10 Very good

Room was decent, location great. Older hotel, office located in hotel next door.
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10/10 Exceptional

Great stay!

Clean quiet room. Reception man was so very friendly and polite as was the woman who was there the next morning. I'll stay here again!
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10/10 Exceptional

Check in was quick and easy. They handed us coupons for dining a 2 gift certificates to the local arcade. Our room was clean, bathroom was clean and overall it felt safe and was quiet.
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10/10 Exceptional

The staff was so nice. Loved my dtay
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8/10 Very good

Clean and reasonably priced. Hot Tub was drained, though, which was a bummer. Inside and outside pools were nice. Would definitely stay again.
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8/10 Very good

Room was clean quiet had fridge micro coffee maker.Nice firm beds.
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6/10 Good

Cheaper than most Mackinaw motels. Bed was comfortable. Short bike ride to downtown.
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8/10 Very good

Very friendly staff. I even got complimentary fudge
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8/10 Very good

Older property, but the room was clean and quiet, beds were good. Three motels next door share a common front desk.
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6/10 Good

Clean room, office to check in needs maintenance. Good place to stay 1-2 nights.
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10/10 Exceptional

Rox was amazing at check in. So friendly and welcoming. He took great care of us for sure!
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6/10 Good

room was clean and good location for traveling with pet. lighting in the room was terrible and some of the electrical outlets need replaced. staff was pleasant.
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8/10 Very good

Quiet while providing the basics. It's clean and easy to access. No continental breakfast or or beach access like the larger chains but the price is less than half. If you're just looking for a place to sleep, this is a good option.