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Pontiac Lodge

2.5 star property
Lodge in Mackinac Island, steps from Lake Huron

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Premium Room | Private spa tub
Full-size fridge, microwave, coffee/tea maker, toaster
Full-size fridge, microwave, coffee/tea maker, toaster
Premium Studio Suite | In-room dining
Located close to Lake Huron, Pontiac Lodge is a haven in the city center. Connect with free in-room WiFi, take advantage of concierge services, and enjoy bicycle parking and luggage storage. The helpful staff has left a lasting impression on previous guests.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Premium Room | Down comforters, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Premium Room

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Flat-screen TV
Down duvet
Bathrobes
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Down comforters, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Basic Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Flat-screen TV
Down duvet
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Down comforters, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Basic Double Room

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Flat-screen TV
Down duvet
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Basic Single Room | Down comforters, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Basic Single Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Flat-screen TV
Down duvet
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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Premium Studio Suite | Down comforters, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Premium Studio Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Flat-screen TV
Down duvet
Hair dryer
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Down comforters, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Basic Double Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Flat-screen TV
Down duvet
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Down comforters, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Basic Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Flat-screen TV
Down duvet
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Basic Single Room | Down comforters, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Basic Single Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Flat-screen TV
Down duvet
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Basic Single Room | Down comforters, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Basic Single Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(12 reviews)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Flat-screen TV
Down duvet
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 Twin Trundle Bed and 1 Twin Bed

About the neighborhood

Located in Mackinac Island, Pontiac Lodge is in the city center. The Jewel at the Grand Hotel and Mackinaw City Ferry Terminal are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Lake Huron and Lake Michigan. The Original Mackinac Island Butterfly House & Insect World and Maze Of Mirrors are also worth visiting. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including cross-country skiing.
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Map
1376 Hoban St, PO Box 849, Mackinac Island, MI, 49757

What's nearby

  • Haunted Theatre - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Mackinac Island Tourism Bureau - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Fort Mackinac - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • The Original Mackinac Island Butterfly House & Insect World - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • The Greens of Mackinac - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles

Getting around

  • Mackinac Island, MI (MCD) - 178 min drive

Restaurants

  • MI Patio Bar & Grill
  • ‪Pink Pony - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Wild Blueberry - ‬27 min drive
  • ‪Seabiscuit Café - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Horn's Gaslight Bar & Restaurant - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Pontiac Lodge

Lodge near Lake Huron
Located close to The Jewel at the Grand Hotel, Pontiac Lodge has plenty to offer. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • Bicycle tour information, concierge services, and luggage storage
  • Bicycle parking and smoke-free premises
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff and location
Room features
All guestrooms at Pontiac Lodge boast thoughtful touches such as air conditioning and separate sitting areas, as well as amenities like free WiFi and separate dining areas. Guest reviews highly rate the clean rooms at the property.
Other amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and hair dryers
  • 32-inch flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, separate sitting areas, and separate dining areas

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Things to do

  • Bicycle tours

Family friendly

  • In-room full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • In-room microwave
  • Separate in-room dining area

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (on request)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Down comforter

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Microwave
  • Paper towels
  • Restaurant dining guides
  • Separate dining area
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Separate sitting area
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 AM
Early check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open Sunday - Thursday (8:00 AM - 6:00 PM) and Friday - Saturday (8:00 AM - 7:00 PM)
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and lockbox information; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk, lockbox, private entrance

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are available for USD 15.0 per day

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Crib (infant bed) fee: USD 15.0 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Pontiac Lodge Lodge
Pontiac Lodge Mackinac Island
Pontiac Lodge Lodge Mackinac Island

Frequently asked questions

Is Pontiac Lodge pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Pontiac Lodge?

This property doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Pontiac Lodge?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 AM.

What time is check-out at Pontiac Lodge?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Pontiac Lodge located?

Located in Downtown Mackinac Island, this lodge is within a 15-minute walk of Lake Huron and The Jewel at the Grand Hotel. Haunted Theatre and Mackinac Island State Park are just steps away.

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Pontiac Lodge Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 264 out of 403 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 104 out of 403 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 26 out of 403 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 403 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 403 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Matt

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was very close to the docks and next two very good restaurants.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Awesome place, very friendly and comfortable ❤️
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alister

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Remarkable property close to the Main Street, close to restaurants, clean, and newly renovated. Great place to stay on the island.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Greg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to all things that are hoppy
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Judy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice clean room.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hugo

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
It was a nice place to stay, great location, across the ferry dropoff
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rosa Maria

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent location!!!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We loved being right in the city and in the heart of it all.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Very nice,close to ferry , clean, two gals at front desk was very helpful and nice we could drop luggage off early to our room
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Kathleen

The room was clean and the property was quiet. It’s close to the shops and restaurants on Main Street.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joyce

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very close and convenient to the Sheplers Ferry dock. Staff was great, very helpful and accommodating. Would recommend highly
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lori

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful room. Great location. If I go back to the island I'll definitely stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

cheryl

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice being close to harbor
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean, space that has some updates and is located in a great spot. Very nice staff and helpful when I needed it. Would most definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Colleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Pontiac Lodge was the perfect stay for our weekend getaway! You approach it right when you get off the ferry. Check in was smooth. You do have to walk up a short flight of stairs to get to your room(s) but very manageable. Rooms clean, beds comfortable, downtown. Would recommend staying here!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing. Only complaint is the nar downstairs has an edm party everynight.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The room was amazing. I was concerned that it may be loud due to the locations, but it was very quiet.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tonya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room, 20, was clean, updated, and spacious. The only complaint was the bed nearest to the sink squeaked every time I moved during the night.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean, well maintained and conveniently located
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Tony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good choice

Good stay
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Shauna

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location right across from Shepler’s Ferry Dock. Clean and comfortable. Large room. Only drawback, it was right above the busy street so with the windows open we heard people walking by until @ 2 am, and horse hoofs clomping by (kind of charming, but…). The second night with the windows closed, it didn’t bother us. I would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great place to stay!

Very comfortable room in an ideal location. Staff was friendly and helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love this location right across the street from one of the ferry docks and very close to many restaurants and shops
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We couldn't have picked a better place to stay. Cute little place right off Main St. Would definitely recommend and stay again
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

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