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Bayside Hotel of Mackinac

2.5 star property
Family-friendly hotel with a nearby private beach and free water park access

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Indoor pool, sun loungers
Lobby
Reception
Private beach nearby, sun loungers, beach towels
Exterior
The Bayside Hotel of Mackinac on Lake Michigan offers the perfect mix of activity and relaxation. Guests enjoy water park access, an arcade room, sauna, spa tub, 24-hour gym, business center, and free WiFi.

Reviews

6.6 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Pool
  • Laundry
  • Pet friendly
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Traditional Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
LED TV
Fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
Designer toiletries
Shower/tub combination
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Traditional Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking, Lake View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
LED TV
Fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
Designer toiletries
Shower/tub combination
  • 23 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Traditional Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking (Court Side)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
LED TV
Fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hydromassage showerhead
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Traditional Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Traditional Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
LED TV
Fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
Designer toiletries
Shower/tub combination
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
726 S Huron Ave., Mackinaw City, MI, 49701

What's nearby

  • Mackinaw City Ferry Terminal - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Mackinaw City Dock - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Mackinaw Bridge Museum - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Old Mackinac Point Lighthouse - 3 min drive - 1.8 miles
  • Headlands International Dark Sky Park - 7 min drive - 3.7 miles

Getting around

  • Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Keyhole Bar & Grill - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Dixie Saloon - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Wienerlicious - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Darrow's Family Restaurant - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬14 min walk

About this property

Bayside Hotel of Mackinac

Family-friendly hotel near Mackinaw City Ferry Terminal
Take advantage of free water park access, an arcade/game room, and laundry facilities at Bayside Hotel of Mackinac. For some rest and relaxation, visit the sauna or the hot tub. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a 24-hour gym and a business center.
Other perks include:
  • An indoor pool and a children's pool, along with a waterslide and sun loungers
  • Free self parking
  • Bike rentals, access to a nearby outdoor pool, and express check-out
  • A vending machine, a banquet hall, and 1 meeting room
  • Guest reviews say great things about the overall value
Room features
All 61 rooms include comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, in addition to thoughtful touches like free WiFi. Guest reviews say good things about the clean rooms at the property.
More amenities include:
  • Heating and fans
  • Hydromassage showers, designer toiletries, and shower/tub combinations
  • 42-inch LED TVs with cable channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, refrigerators, and coffee/tea makers

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/truck parking on site
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Arcade/game room
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Children's pool
  • Free water park
  • Hot tub
  • Indoor pool
  • Outdoor pool (guest access)
  • Sauna
  • Waterslide

Family friendly

  • Access to nearby outdoor pool
  • Arcade/game room
  • Children's pool
  • Free water park access
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Waterslide

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business center
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Pool loungers

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Phone accessibility kit

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Victorian architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Hydromassage showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 42-inch LED TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Refrigerator
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Fan
  • Free local calls
  • Free long-distance calls
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 5:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Check-in for this property is based at a different location, next door at The Bayside Hotel Of Mackinac.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 50.0 per accommodation (varies based on length of stay)
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 50.0 per accommodation (varies based on length of stay)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Bayside Hotel Mackinac
Bayside Hotel Mackinac Mackinaw City
Bayside Mackinac
Bayside Mackinac Mackinaw City
Bayside Of Mackinac
Bayside Hotel of Mackinac Hotel
Bayside Hotel of Mackinac Mackinaw City
Bayside Hotel of Mackinac Hotel Mackinaw City

Frequently asked questions

Does Bayside Hotel of Mackinac have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool, a children's pool, and outdoor pool access.

Is Bayside Hotel of Mackinac pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. There's a fee of USD 50.0 per accommodation, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Bayside Hotel of Mackinac?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Bayside Hotel of Mackinac?

Check-in start time: 5:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Bayside Hotel of Mackinac?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Bayside Hotel of Mackinac located?

This family-friendly Mackinaw City hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Edgewater Beach and Mackinaw City Ferry Terminal. Lake Michigan is 2.9 mi (4.7 km) away.

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Bayside Hotel of Mackinac Reviews

Reviews

6.6
Rating 10 - Excellent. 253 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 224 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 200 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 180 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 145 out of 1002 reviews

6.6/10

Cleanliness

7.2/10

Staff & service

5.8/10

Amenities

6.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jestiny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Despite the reviews this was honestly a great stay for us!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chantalle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The waterpark was the best part for the kids! Easy access to everything around! Great hotel, clean, definitely recommend & will be back!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

ASHESH GOPAL NATH

Liked: Cleanliness
Closeness to everything
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

DONALD C

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We’re not informed of the limited water park/pool hours. We didn’t get to use those facilities & our granddaughter was devastated.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kalena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our stay was very relaxing and quiet! They provide multiple coupons at the front desk for things to do around town. The hotel is very close to downtown, we didn’t have to drive for anything except to cross the bridge!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Emillie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
It's dated, but clean and a good value. Located directly across the street from the ferry to Mackinac Island, it was the perfect place to stay after our day trip to the island.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Sandra

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Like the location and dinning options. This hotel is outdated, has a smell, rooms are not clean and staff is not very friendly. I wouldn't come back to this place.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

faisal

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Poorly maintained, not very clean, easy check in and good staff
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Paul

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I wasted money and was lied to about a “lake view.” This hotel is NOT on the lake. When I opened the window curtain, we were looking at another hotel, and behind that, was the lake. I would have never booked here knowing this, nor would I of paid extra for the “lake view.” I don’t know why there are multiple pictures of this hotel on the lake, it is NOT. Our bathroom had mold all on the floor, the exhaust fan in the bathroom was broke, and they used cheap Amazon strip lights in the room. We checked in late and had to walk to another hotel to do so. The only positive is that we were able to park at the hotel and walk across the street to the ferry.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Héctor

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

GEMMA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place is very convenient for the ferry dock to Mackinac island. Our room was clean but a little small and the bed wasn’t comfortable. We like the water park access to the next door hotel. We didn’t like that it says with breakfast when booking at expedia but there is really no breakfast at this hotel. We were given a coupon for buy one get one breakfast at a nearby restaurant with limited options and overpriced food. We didn’t use the coupon and went somewhere else.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Juan

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

Good stay

Everything was great. Quite stay. Room had a moisture smell but not unbearable. I believe it was mostly from the ac. Overall place was great. Friendly staff, great location to everything all good walking distance.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Janet

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Nice employees. Overall cleanliness needs improvement.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Ashley

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Property needs a lot of work. Low key maze to the “water park.” Spiders the size of silver dollars. Fire alarm went off from a hot shower. At $350 a night, you’d expect more. Staff was lovely.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Ayden

No free breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Amy

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
I would not recommend Bayside Hotel in Mackinaw City. The property is advertised as “renovated,” but in reality, it only looks like they put in new beds and added a coat of paint. Beyond that, there are cracks everywhere, and the building has a very run-down feel. The room also smelled strongly of smoke, which was very unpleasant. The owners operate several hotels in Mackinaw City, and unfortunately, it seems they all suffer from the same lack of upkeep. This place is no exception—it feels neglected and poorly managed. Overall, I would not stay here again. There are plenty of better options in the area for the same or even less money.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

NANCY

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
the room was so humid. The bedding, carpet and towels were damp due to the humidity in the room. The mini fridge as well as the carpet in front of it had mold in it. The fan in the bathroom did not work. I would not recommend this place.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Matthew

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
There was no continental breakfast but coupons offered instead. With the price of rooms you would think this would be included. At check-in the employee used inappropriate langue while talking to another employee that was in the back. At check-out time people were smoking marijuana outside the door smelling up the lobby.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cenedra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great price nice place
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gregory

The game room has pinball.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Kevin

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Knowing this was a budget hotel we didn’t come in with high hopes but were disappointed with our stay. The staff was very unfriendly. Things were broken in the room that made it feel unsafe. The smoke detector was broken and was sitting on the counter. The safety door lock was loose and missing the screw. The hallways were unclean and smelt musty in areas. The water park was just ok and the pool water was cloudy. Not recommended
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Tim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
nice place
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joyce

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Was very clean & staff was outstanding!! Definitely will stay again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristopher

Liked: Amenities
Staff was very friendly and the rooms and pool were excellent as well!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The hotel was clean and good for families with pets. It is old and run down but that didn't matter to us and our 3 kids. The kids loved the water park and it is in walking distance to restaurants and shops.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

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