Waterfront Inn - Mackinaw City

Property class: 2
Beachfront hotel with indoor pool, near Mackinaw City Ferry Terminal

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Waterfront Inn - Mackinaw City offers a great location, putting you within a short 10-minute walk of Lake Huron and Mackinaw City Ferry Terminal. Guests can enjoy the indoor pool, or take advantage of nearby hiking/biking trails. Also, this hotel is within a short drive of Lake Michigan. Fellow travellers love the helpful staff.

Reviews

5.4 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free parking
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Non-smoking

Main amenities (9)

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • On the beach
  • Indoor pool
  • Meeting rooms
  • Air conditioning
  • Arcade/games room
  • Vending machine
  • Picnic area
  • Tour/ticket assistance

Feel at home (6)

  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Arcade/games room
  • Free self-parking
  • Indoor swimming pools
  • Mini fridge
The current price is AU$92
includes taxes & fees
12 Oct - 13 Oct

Room options

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

A coastal hotel with multiple buildings, including a large multi-story structure with balconies, a smaller building with a red roof, and several smaller cabins.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Courtyard View

  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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

A coastal hotel with multiple buildings, including a large multi-story structure with balconies, a smaller building with a red roof, and several smaller cabins.

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Lakeside

  • Lake view
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

A coastal hotel with multiple buildings, including a large multi-story structure with balconies, a smaller building with a red roof, and several smaller cabins.

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Courtyard View

  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

A coastal hotel with multiple buildings, including a large multi-story structure with balconies, a smaller building with a red roof, and several smaller cabins.

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Courtyard View

  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Family Room

A coastal hotel with multiple buildings, including a large multi-story structure with balconies, a smaller building with a red roof, and several smaller cabins.

Family Room

  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 7
  • 3 Queen Beds

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

A coastal hotel with multiple buildings, including a large multi-story structure with balconies, a smaller building with a red roof, and several smaller cabins.

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Lake View

  • Lake view
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

A coastal hotel with multiple buildings, including a large multi-story structure with balconies, a smaller building with a red roof, and several smaller cabins.

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Lake View

  • Lake view
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Suite, Lake View

A coastal hotel with multiple buildings, including a large multi-story structure with balconies, a smaller building with a red roof, and several smaller cabins.

Deluxe Suite, Lake View

  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 7
  • 2 King Beds

View all photos for Cabin

A coastal hotel with multiple buildings, including a large multi-story structure with balconies, a smaller building with a red roof, and several smaller cabins.

Cabin

  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

View all photos for Basic Room

A coastal hotel with multiple buildings, including a large multi-story structure with balconies, a smaller building with a red roof, and several smaller cabins.

Basic Room

  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Luxury Cabin

A wooden cabin with a porch and steps leading to the entrance.

Luxury Cabin

  • Lake view
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed, 2 Single Beds and 1 Queen Futon

View all photos for Royal Cabin

A wooden cabin with a porch and steps leading to the entrance.

Royal Cabin

  • Lake view
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed, 2 Single Beds and 1 Queen Futon

View all photos for Signature Cabin

A wooden cabin with a porch and steps leading to the entrance.

Signature Cabin

  • Lake view
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed, 2 Single Beds and 1 Queen Futon

View all photos for Superior Cabin

A wooden cabin with a porch and steps leading to the entrance.

Superior Cabin

  • Lake view
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed, 2 Single Beds and 1 Queen Futon

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About the area

Map
1009 S Huron Ave, Mackinaw City, MI, 49701

What's nearby

  • Edgewater Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Edgewater Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Mackinaw Crossings - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Mackinaw Manor Haunted Mansion - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Mackinaw Bridge Museum - 2 min drive - 2.6 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 - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Dixie Saloon - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Clyde's Drive-In - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Wienerlicious - ‬2 min drive

About this property

Waterfront Inn - Mackinaw City

  • Waterfront Inn - Mackinaw City offers a great location, putting you within a short 10-minute walk of Lake Huron and Mackinaw City Ferry Terminal. Guests can enjoy the indoor pool, or take advantage of nearby hiking/biking trails. Also, this hotel is within a short drive of Lake Michigan. Fellow travellers love the helpful staff.

At a glance

Hotel size

    • 90 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
    • Express check-in/out available
    • Minimum check-in age – 18
    • Check-out time is 11 AM
    • Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
    • 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

Pets

    • Pets allowed*
    • Service animals welcome

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

    • Free on-site self-parking

Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

What to do

  • On the beach
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Fishing nearby

Working away

  • Meeting rooms

Services

  • Tour/ticket assistance

Facilities

  • 5 buildings/towers
  • Picnic area
  • An indoor pool
  • Arcade/games room
  • Firepit
  • Outdoor furniture

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 43-inch TV
  • Cable TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning and heating

Sleep well

  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower only
  • Free toiletries
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Mini fridge

More

  • Housekeeping on request

Fees & policies

Children & extra beds

  • Cots/infant beds are available for USD 10.0 per day
  • Rollaway beds are available for USD 20.0 per day

Pets

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

Policies

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy.
This property does not have lifts.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a fire extinguisher on-site.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover

Also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Does Waterfront Inn - Mackinaw City offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Waterfront Inn - Mackinaw City 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 Waterfront Inn - Mackinaw City?

Yes, there's an indoor pool.

Are pets allowed at Waterfront Inn - Mackinaw City?

Yes, pets are welcome. There's a charge of USD 25.00 per accommodation, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

Is parking offered on site at Waterfront Inn - Mackinaw City?

Yes, there's free self parking.

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

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is 11 AM. Express check-in and check-out and contactless check-out are available.

Is there an on-site casino at Waterfront Inn - Mackinaw City?

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

What is there to do at Waterfront Inn - Mackinaw City and nearby?

Have fun with nearby activities such as fishing, hiking and horse riding. Enjoy a swim in the indoor pool or use the hotel's other amenities, which include an arcade and a picnic area.

What's the area around Waterfront Inn - Mackinaw City like?

Waterfront Inn - Mackinaw City is on Edgewater Beach, a short 4-minute walk from Lake Huron and 8 minutes' walk from Mackinaw City Ferry Terminal.

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Reviews

Waterfront Inn - Mackinaw City Reviews

5.4

5.6

Cleanliness

8.6

Location

6.6

Staff & service

4.8

Property conditions & facilities

Popular mentions

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Bed
Beach
Bathroom
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Lake
Hot Tub
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Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Very good

Enjoyed the stay, looking forward to next trip. Rooms clean, check in was quick, clerk was friendly and helpful.
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10/10 Exceptional

Very helpful staff, very accommodating. Appreciate all that they did, wonderful team.
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8/10 Very good

Enjoyed stay . Keep up the good work
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10/10 Exceptional

Breakfast is not great. Wish there was a place to rinse feet off after visiting the beach (spigot is broken.) Location is great though, and place is adequate.
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10/10 Exceptional

The view was amazing! Ill definitely be back! The Gm was super helpful and very friendly!
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6/10 Good

Great rooms. Not the cabins though
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10/10 Exceptional

If you have ever wondered what staying in Mackinaw City in the early to mid 90s, look no further. This hotel will answer all these questions. The hotel itself seemed to be in need of a little sprucing up, but it was clean. The room itself was large and spacious. The staff was nice. The area was quiet, aside from a bit of noise from passing traffic. The bathroom was large and spacious, which I feel like is rare in hotel bathrooms. Lovers of the 90s will love the decor. From the carpet to the comforters, from the furniture to the colorful bathroom, it was definitely a room my grandmother would have loved and booked for us in 1993. The room itself was great, all joking aside. The bed wasn't very comfortable, but the room itself was awesome. If you need a place to stay during your vacation, this would be a decent place to stay. It is outside the main downtown area and is a charming place. It is away from all the traffic and noise of downtown, but easy access to head south to Cheboygan or other places nearby.
Verified review

8/10 Very good

Beach was clean. Facility was dated.
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10/10 Exceptional

It’s a nice, quiet, and clean place at a good price; the only issues were that many of the lamps didn't work and the TV remote was broken. Otherwise, everything was fine, and I would definitely stay at this hotel again.
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8/10 Very good

The room was clean and well taken care of. it was a nice place by the beach and the balcony meant i could sleep with the door open on the lake and that was great! the staff was great with any questions or needs i had. the only down sides were the beds were very old and not very comfortable and there was little parking near to my room. everything else was great for the price! Thank you!
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2/10 Poor

Beach area in disarray compared to surrounding properties. Garbage all over the property. Room very outdated with stained carpet. View of beach area in great location but could not use balcony seating due to being covered with dead insects.
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8/10 Very good

Beautiful sandy beach, fireworks at night, nice view and nice people, clean room on beach (deluxe)
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10/10 Exceptional

Loved the cabin! Staff was awesome, helpful and friendly. Easy walk to the ferry with the kids.
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8/10 Very good

Staff is amazing.
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10/10 Exceptional

This is obviously an old property, but it was clean and comfortable.
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10/10 Exceptional

Nice clean rooms! Friendly staff and helpful. We had a wonderful time. We had a lakeside room,which I'd recommend for anyone. Sunrise over the lake was beautiful!
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10/10 Exceptional

That view!

The view at this hotel was spectacular! Clean and we loved that up north feeling.
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6/10 Good

The motel is old, but the room was very clean. Towels were very clean.
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6/10 Good

When I booked it the pictures showed the cabin I thought we were staying in the cabin but we stayed in the building that’s really old next to the cabin it was on the lake but the room was very outdated, the door got jammed had to slam it open and shut the lock had to jiggle it to lock it the rooms had bugs but it was expected being off the lake but the furnitures were outdated broken or just didn’t belong. The rooms are spacious 2 bathrooms showers were small but got the job done we checked in late at night and the office was closed with a sign that said to check in from the hotel next door which they had a nice updated common area smelling good to then go to our room that was stuck in the 70’s but overall it got the job done the bed looked cleaned the lake was feet’s away from the room definitely wouldn’t come here if you’re looking for a romantic getaway
Verified review

10/10 Exceptional

Awesome Time

Just what I was looking for - end of summer get away. Price was favorable. Room location was really nice. Bed was comfortable. I like to walk and the location was near to everything I was looking for in Mackinaw City.
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10/10 Exceptional

I liked the view
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4/10 Fair

The motel was very dated...our room smelled musty; the A/C didn't work well. The bathroom door was very difficult to open & close & not all of the light switches worked. The carpet felt damp like it had been cleaned, but not dried completely. We couldn't open the widows. The mattresses were worn out & dipped down on the side....we had to be careful not to roll too close to the edge for fear of rolling off the bed! It was a cheap room, but that's about it. The free coffee in the front office wasn't available until 9am. The front desk staff was good about getting us enough towels for the 4 people that were registered in the room & also some soap & shampoo that was missing from the room. The location was fine, right on the beach, & just outside of the main town area...it was a little too far for us to walk to, but younger people may be able to do it. Overall, I was disappointed with the motel, but it was cheap.
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8/10 Very good

Room was very cute, rustic and clean. We had to go out every morning for coffee. We eake up at 4:30, before coffee was available
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6/10 Good

Nice room on beach. Pool and hot tub were green and unusable. Beds were like sleeping on a box spring. Room was nice loved location. I wish our first floor balcony would have given access to beach. Better beds and I would give the place 3.5 to 4 rating.
View from balcony
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10/10 Exceptional

Our room was very clean. It’s a very old building, very simple but clean and comfortable. Was a very low price so well worth it. Only issue was that one of the windows was boarded up on one pane of glass. The indoor pool was also empty and appeared non functional. No microwave or coffee pot in the room.
Very large bathroom
Empty pool
Refrigerator
TV