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Great Lakes Inn

2.0 star property
Family-friendly motel with casino shuttle service and a 24-hour front desk

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Great Lakes Inn, amid Mackinaw City's natural beauty, is an ideal family base. Enjoy indoor/outdoor pools, a spa tub, and a nearby playground. The on-site restaurant and laundry facilities ensure an effortless stay.

Reviews

6.2 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Hot Tub
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry
  • Pool
  • Pet friendly
  • Air conditioning

Room options

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Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

Highlights

Separate dining area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Family Room, 2 Double Beds and 1 Twin Bund Bed, Balcony

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
  • 48 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Balcony
Separate dining area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Accessible Room, 1 King Bed, Jetted tub

Highlights

Deck/patio
Separate dining area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Romantic Room, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub, Balcony

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Jetted bathtub
Shower/tub combination
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Double Room, 2 Queen Beds

Highlights

Balcony
Separate dining area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

Separate dining area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Single Room, 1 Queen Bed Pet Friendly

Highlights

Separate dining area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Double Room, 2 Queen Beds Pet Friendly

Highlights

Separate dining area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Standard Double Room, 2 Double Beds Pet Friendly

Highlights

Separate dining area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Handicap Accessible Double bed Jetted tub

Highlights

Separate dining area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

About the neighborhood

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150 Old U.S. 31, Mackinaw City, MI, 49701

What's nearby

  • Mackinaw City Ferry Terminal - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Mackinaw City Dock - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Mackinaw Bridge Museum - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Old Mackinac Point Lighthouse - 2 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Headlands International Dark Sky Park - 6 min drive - 3.4 miles

Getting around

  • Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Keyhole Bar & Grill - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Dixie Saloon - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Wienerlicious - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Darrow's Family Restaurant - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬13 min walk

About this property

Great Lakes Inn

Family-friendly motel near Mackinaw City Ferry Terminal
At Great Lakes Inn, you can look forward to a terrace, a garden, and a playground. For some rest and relaxation, visit the hot tub. Guests can also expect to find laundry facilities and a restaurant.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • An indoor pool and an outdoor pool
  • Free self parking
  • A free casino shuttle, express check-out, and express check-in
  • Motorized watercraft on site, multilingual staff, and a front-desk safe
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Great Lakes Inn include thoughtful touches such as air conditioning and separate dining areas, as well as amenities like sound-insulated walls and free newspapers. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean rooms at the property.
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and shower/tub combinations
  • 32-inch TVs with cable channels
  • Separate dining areas, refrigerators, and microwaves

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Property amenities

Parking and transportation

  • Free casino shuttle
  • Free ferry terminal shuttle
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Hot tub
  • Indoor pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Personal motorized watercraft
  • Playground

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Separate in-room dining area
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

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
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 2 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Separate dining area

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

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

Special check-in instructions

The property charges USD 3 for credit card payments
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 30 per pet, per day
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 16 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 30 per pet, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of USD 3

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 and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Children under 16 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision

Property is also known as

Great Lakes Inn
Great Lakes Inn Mackinaw City
Great Lakes Mackinaw City
Great Lakes Inn Motel
Great Lakes Inn Mackinaw City
Great Lakes Inn Motel Mackinaw City

Frequently asked questions

Does Great Lakes Inn have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool and an outdoor pool.

Is Great Lakes Inn pet-friendly?

Yes, dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of USD 30 per pet, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Great Lakes Inn?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Great Lakes Inn?

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

What time is check-out at Great Lakes Inn?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Great Lakes Inn located?

This family-friendly Mackinaw City motel is within a 10-minute walk of Edgewater Beach, Mackinaw City Ferry Terminal, and Lake Huron. Lake Michigan is 3.1 mi (5 km) away.

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Reviews

Great Lakes Inn Reviews

6.2

6.4

Cleanliness

7.8

Location

7.2

Staff & service

6.2

Eco-friendliness

5.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 154 out of 938 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 240 out of 938 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 219 out of 938 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 173 out of 938 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 152 out of 938 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Nice clean place needs coffee and breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Jodi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was convenient for what we needed. Only needed somewhere to sleep.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Pool sucked hot tub had to go to starlight no breakfast no Wi-Fi staff was very friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Shannon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Not a bad little spot for a weekend getaway
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great spot to crash, great sleep and convenient on road trip
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Akshay

Liked: Staff & service
Good place to crash for a night without much expectations
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Ioana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean and nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Harold

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Better swimming area
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Laura

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Great staff , they were great at helping and supporting our needs.. unfortunately the place was pretty dirty , not a great place to stay. But in a pinch it’s cheap enough!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable. Close to downtown.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very good staff
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Glady

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
It’s close to the ferry dock & downtown. Other than people sitting outside of their rooms smoking, and having cigarette smoke hovering around m, it was an OK hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
did not use
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Rivers

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was dirty, hotel had bed bugs, the front desk person was snobby
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Robert

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Left over food in fridge. Sink is dirty and bugs in it. Floor not vacuumed. Off putting smell in room. The room is nothing like the pictures showed. Had to go to hotel next door to check in. Probably one of the worst places I gave stayed.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Brittany

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Run down, no front desk help. But for the price it was worth it.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
The room was clean, but tired. Good location, view and value. Walk to ferry and brew pub.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Brian Gorman

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very old and dirty. Will never be back and i will Never recommend this place to anyone
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Mary

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
It's the cheapest rate in the area, so if you don't have high expectations, it works - the lady checking people in was super nice - I did have to go to a separate location to check in, which I thought was weird - also did not have any toilet paper in my room😑 but you get what you pay for and the price was right - room I got was a bit smelly
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

maria

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness
They never bring a new fringe to our room we end up buying ice for our food
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great Lakes Inn is in a convenient location by I 75 in Mackinac City. Close to shopping, food, attractions, ferries and water. Our room was very clean but the TV and refrigerator were smaller than most in other accommodations. The WiFi signal was slow, in room phone was outdated and the beds were not very comfortable. Except for the fireworks noise and when other guests were checking into the surrounding rooms after a long day, it was quiet. Overall, we had a pleasant few days at this motel and sightseeing the surrounding area.
Mackinac Bridge
Sunset
St. Ignace
Mackinac Bridge view from Straits State Park
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

John

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property has no office had to go to different property to check in.. Rooms are dated but clean. Pool and hotub are inoperable and dirty. Outside pool hasnt been opened or clean in a long time.. Website offers continental breakfast..But... Was offered a half off coupon for a local restaurant... Very misleading on Expedia...
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

erik

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Thought that i had paid a pet deposit when using expedia then had to pay when i arrived. Pools are out of order for maintenance and look like they have been for some time. Not all of the pictures on the website are of thos hotel. Could have had a hotel of thos caliber for $200 cheaper. 32" tv advertised. Tv os only 32"
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Your choice of swimming pools outdoor or indoor low water pressure and drainage was slow other then that the bed was comfortably got a real good night sleep
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Sherill

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very dirty, run down, stinky, not able to use hot tub or pool pool
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

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