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Bell's Melody Motel

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A coastal hotel with multiple buildings, a beach, and a forested area in the background. - Bell's Melody Motel (Mackinaw City)
A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a television, a chair, and a window with curtains. - Bell's Melody Motel (Mackinaw City)
A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a lamp, a chair, and a view of the outdoors. - Bell's Melody Motel (Mackinaw City)
An indoor swimming pool with clear water, surrounded by lounge chairs and sunshades, with large windows allowing natural light. - Bell's Melody Motel (Mackinaw City)
A bench by a lake with a distant bridge and buildings. - Bell's Melody Motel (Mackinaw City)
Located close to Lake Huron, Bell's Melody Motel has plenty to offer.

Reviews

5.0 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping

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A hotel room with a bed, a nightstand with a lamp, a window with curtains, and a view of the outside deck.

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a television, a chair, and a window with curtains.

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

About the neighborhood

Mackinaw City is home to Bell's Melody Motel. Mackinaw City Ferry Terminal and The Jewel at the Grand Hotel 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. Animal Tracks Adventure Golf and Icebreaker Mackinaw Maritime Museum are also worth visiting. Visit our Mackinaw City travel guide
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11460 W US 23, Mackinaw City, MI, 49701

What's nearby

  • A snowy landscape with leafless trees and a bridge in the background.
    Mackinaw Crossings
    2 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Edgewater Beach
    1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Edgewater Beach
    7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Mackinaw Manor Haunted Mansion
    3 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • Mackinaw Bridge Museum
    3 min drive - 1.9 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Keyhole Bar & Grill
    3 min drive
  • Dixie Saloon
    3 min drive
  • Wienerlicious
    3 min drive
  • Fox's Pizza Den
    3 min drive
  • Darrow's Family Restaurant
    3 min drive

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Property amenities

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/truck parking on site

Things to do

  • Indoor pool (guest access)
  • Outdoor pool (guest access)

Family friendly

  • Access to nearby indoor pool
  • Access to nearby outdoor pool
  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Fan
  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
The check-in location differs from the property location; go to: [11416 US Highway 23, Mackinaw City, MI 49701]
The host will greet guests on arrival
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 50 per pet, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

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Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 50 per pet, per 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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Frequently asked questions

Does Bell's Melody Motel have a pool?

Yes, this property has outdoor pool access.

Is Bell's Melody Motel pet-friendly?

Yes, dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of USD 50 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Bell's Melody Motel?

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Bell's Melody Motel?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Bell's Melody Motel located?

Situated in Mackinaw City, this beach motel is within a 15-minute walk of Lake Huron and Mackinaw City Ferry Terminal. Edgewater Beach and Edgewater Beach are also within 10 minutes.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Bell's Melody Motel Reviews

5.0

5.2

Cleanliness

8.2

Location

6.2

Staff & service

4.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 37 out of 271 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 33 out of 271 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 45 out of 271 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 54 out of 271 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 102 out of 271 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Kayla

Liked: Staff & service
It was it not bad. It was the first weekend of the summer season and you could tell the room wasn’t cleaned recently but nothing horrible. Bathroom needed a quick wipe down. Right on the water view a good view.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Lizet

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Definitely not what the picture shows and not worth the price. Bathroom door would not keep shut or even lock. Small shower (definitely would not fit a tall person). Spider webs around the window and corners of the walls. There were stains on the sheets. At least the view was nice.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Kellie

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is the perfect location. The sheets were clean and we used a black light to make sure. We only interacted with three staff memebers. Two were really nice and one was pretty rude and unhelpful. The room was old and falling apart. The ceiling was falling down over our bed. There was mold in the corner of the ceiling. The bathroom floor was rotting. The room smelled musty. I'm glad we only stayed one night, and if there had been a room somewhere else in the area we would have gone there, but we wouldn't have gotten a refund for this so since the beds were clean we stayed but we will not be back unless they do major renovations.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Gerald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Wife loved the retro vibes. The proximity to the lake. Great stay.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Laurie

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Ok for a 1 night stay

Hotel was run down and not the cleanest , Staff was great & friendly
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Blake

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
For it being located right on the beach, it was great. The only down side was the bathroom had black mold all on and around the ceiling.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Beth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We ejoyed sitting on the porch outside the sliding glass door. Watching the water, the nridge and the boats transporting passengers to Mackinac Island. Three steps from the porch was a firepit and three steps from thay was the sandy beach. Very relaxing.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Property has a small beach, fire pit and seats to see the bridge all day and the ferries leaving port for the island. The room was decent sized with older beds and quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Older roadside motel that has been kept in reasonable condition. The room was simple and clean. The staff were very nice. The place is just what I wanted and expected.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Elisha

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

A wounderful experience

The owner and staff were wonderful, they helped with needs. My husband and I had a beautiful view from our cabin and we would book another reservation at Bell's Melody Motel.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Joshua

Liked: Staff & service
Great location and great price beds were comfortable staff was really amazing polite and courteous and knowledgeable of the area and recommending things to see and do. My only complaint is hot tub didn't work and pool was very cold but the lake views and beach was well worth it. I will definitely return and highly recommend
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Staff & service
The staff were very nice and helpful. We had a beautiful view of the bridge and fireworks. The hotel was very outdated, it had 2 beds, so it all was good. We just needed a place to crash for the night!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Older property renovations in progress. Gentleman at the front desk was very nice and accommodating. Put us in a nicer part of the hotel that was already renovated. Pool could use a little bit of TLC. Didn't try it ,was quite dirty but did see them clean it the next day but didn't get a chance to enjoy it. Great place to stay right on the water. Worth the 69 bucks night
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Malinda

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Outdated but clean. Staff was very friendly. There was no heat and no water pressure to take a shower.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Todd

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was pleasantly surprised. Not sure what we were getting to at first. They provided a free upgrade and the room we were provided with was recently remodeled and so was very clean. It was on the 2nd floor with a balcony overlooking the Lake (Huron) and the beach where some people were enjoying themselves. Didn't get a change to check out the indoor/outdoor pool.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Sharon

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

Very caring place!!

Hotel is a little older, but very comfortable. In fact both my husband and I had our best nights sleep here. The next morning we did have a serious problem, which is when the young lady in the office, I believe her name is Kenisha( sorry if I have spelled that wrong. But this young lady, who had just met me, offered so much comfort and support I cannot say enough about her. We will come back to this location, just to enjoy the caring feeling of this place and it’s staff. If I could give them more than a ten, I certainly would. Thank you so much!!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Vaughn

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
staff are liers.. beds clean.. arragant and not helpful.. i drove 3 days and reached the motel at 1pm.. wanted to check in.. told to wait till 4 pm.. room had to be cleaned.. i did get checked in at 3pm.. room had spider webs all over door to the casing.. bathtub had 2 large spiders in tub.. sink had web with spider over the drain.. the room had not beed used the night before as staff stated.. my last stay at any of their propertys.. terrible staff..guy had two full tattoo sleaves and shaved sides of head hair cut.. no problem with that..just description of who 'lied' to me..arraigant snotty kid attitude.. no people skills.. lost my business.. even with spiders nice quiet place.. Ahole kid i described bad for motel!!!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Jeffrey

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Towels , mattresses was comfortable, no WiFi , shower floor all busted , cracked flooring peeling up away from wall , rotted wasn’t worth what I paid ! need a partial refund ! Call the front desk 15 times and could no get thru , called emergency number and she said sh call but never got an answer and complained at front desk at check out.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

You Get What You Pay For

The person at the front desk was SUPER nice and went above and beyond for me to improve my stay. My room had a great view. It was good sized and cozy. It was great for a quick trip. If you are looking for a modern, up to date, well maintained hotel, this isnt it. It was a cheap motel I have stayed at before, so I knew what I was getting into. The bed was uncomfortable. It was so worn, there was a definite slope on one side and I was mildly afraid of sliding off the bed in the middle of the night. The shower head was corroded and rusty, which was a little concering as well. Overall good stay. I knew what I was getting into for the most part, but here is an honest review for those of you who may not.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Lara

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
First thing...there is one reception desk for 3 properties. 2 seperate people in front on me in line were assigned rooms at adjoining properties they didn't reserve with basically an "oh well response". The ac unit in room smelled moldy and never got cold. The tv did not work. The shower was dirty and previous guests used toiletries were left in the shower, including used bar soap. There is nothing within walking distance. Also the parking is tight and multiple vehicles missed having an accident by mere inches. Really run down. The tiny beach area was pleasant and good view of nightime fireworks. Would not stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Teresa

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The beds were clean. The rest was a dump. Wallpaper peeling off the wall in multiple places, tv did not work, bathroom shower head super low- would not even hit above my son’s shoulders. Black dots all over the bathroom ceiling- no fan for bathroom to help humidity. Broken ice machine outside the room. Front office looked abandoned, all check ins had to go through the neighboring hotel that advertised much cheaper rooms and property was much nicer. Door knob had a lock on it (not a dead bolt) and door had a chain lock. It seemed like one good kick would open it right up. They offered a different room but besides being waterfront and having a working tv, it was in the same condition and not worth the move. We were denied any kind of refund even though we paid 3x the neighboring hotel. Had it not been later in the evening and a long drive home, we would have just left. Again, the beds were clean though.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Ben

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Room was tiny but you know $70 a night you get what you get, spiders in the room. Hot tub was cold and didnt look very inviting. The people that worked there where nice though. I dont necessarily blame them for the quality of the hotel either, the place is older.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Melissa

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I could not check in.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Raymond

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms smelled. Did not stay at hotel. Dirty, no light in bathroom when we got there. Husband got new bulbs from office. Dead bugs in light cover. Rooms should not be rented out in the motel. Another guest was complaining about their room also Only good thing is the location and view the rest needs a full renovation .
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Nicole

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property should be condemned!!!! Pictures on Expidia are NOT what the rooms look like. It's filthy!!! I was moved to 2 different rooms the second room had no hot water and the toilet would not flush. Management refused to refund my money. They moved us to a better motel however the floor was dirty and the air conditioner stopped working during our stay. We cut our vacation short because of all the issues. Rooms also had no smoke detectors, front door would not lock and stayed open all day and night.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026