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Lighthouse View Motel

2.5 star property
Motel with free parking, steps from Lake Huron

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Premium Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Partial Lake View | Premium bedding, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, free WiFi
The Lighthouse View Motel near Lake Michigan is perfect for a relaxing getaway. Enjoy the indoor pool, garden tranquility, or spa tub after exploring. Helpful staff and free self-parking add convenience.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included

Room options

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Premium bedding, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2022
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Hydromassage showerhead
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Partial Lake View | Premium bedding, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, free WiFi

Premium Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Partial Lake View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(19 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2022
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Hydromassage showerhead
Hair dryer
  • 23 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Premium bedding, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(27 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2022
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Hydromassage showerhead
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking | Premium bedding, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, free WiFi

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(43 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2022
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Hydromassage showerhead
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Premium Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Partial Lake View

Premium Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Partial Lake View | Premium bedding, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, free WiFi

Premium Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Partial Lake View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(19 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2022
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Hydromassage showerhead
Hair dryer
  • 26 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

About the neighborhood

Map
699 North Huron Ave., Mackinaw City, MI, 49701

What's nearby

  • Old Mackinac Point Lighthouse - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Colonial Michilimackinac Park - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Mackinaw Bridge Museum - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Mackinaw City Dock - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Mackinaw City Ferry Terminal - 20 min walk - 1.1 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Keyhole Bar & Grill - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Dixie Saloon - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Wienerlicious - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Darrow's Family Restaurant - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬13 min walk

About this property

Lighthouse View Motel

Motel remodeled in 2022 and located near Lake Huron
Lighthouse View Motel provides amenities like a garden and a hot tub. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • An indoor pool
  • Free self parking
  • Express check-out and a vending machine
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff and location
Room features
All guestrooms at Lighthouse View Motel feature perks such as premium bedding and laptop-friendly workspaces, as well as amenities like free WiFi and air conditioning. Guest reviews speak well of the clean rooms at the property.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with hydromassage showers and shower/tub combinations
  • 50-inch flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Coffee/tea makers, heating, and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Things to do

  • Hot tub
  • Indoor pool

Family friendly

  • Indoor pool

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Handrails in stairways
  • No elevator
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • 2 floors
  • Built in 1995
  • Renovated entire property - January 2022
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Hydromassage showerhead
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 50-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Free local calls
  • Free long-distance calls
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Laptop workspace
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 10 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
3 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

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 debit cards; cash is not accepted

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Pool access available from 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Lighthouse View Motel Mackinaw City
Lighthouse View Motel
Lighthouse View Mackinaw City
Lighthouse View
Lighthouse View Motel Motel
Lighthouse View Motel Mackinaw City
Lighthouse View Motel Motel Mackinaw City

Frequently asked questions

Does Lighthouse View Motel have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool. Pool access is from 10:00 AM–10:00 PM.

Is Lighthouse View Motel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Lighthouse View Motel?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Lighthouse View Motel?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Lighthouse View Motel?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Lighthouse View Motel located?

Situated in Mackinaw City, this motel is steps from Old Mackinac Point Lighthouse and Lake Huron. Lake Michigan is 2.8 mi (4.5 km) away.

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Reviews

Lighthouse View Motel Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.4

Cleanliness

9.6

Location

9.2

Staff & service

8.6

Eco-friendliness

8.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 546 out of 903 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 268 out of 903 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 69 out of 903 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 12 out of 903 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 903 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our weekend stay was great, clean room great service!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice, quiet and within close range to the beach.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean and very comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bonnie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay! Convenient to catch the ferry to Mackinac island.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

sherry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to parks and restaurants
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was a nice room and the pool area was great to relax in
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Sharon

Location was good.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This was a nice clean motel close to good dining and view of the Lighthouse and bridge.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the hot tub and location! Owners were very nice and accommodating!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shaun

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
nice stay, basic but had everything we needed
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mike

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Glad we choose this place. Even though older motel, was perfect for us
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Don

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Easy to find, nice staff. A bit old school but a good value for a night.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I had two good restaurants in walking distance from my hotel. The downtown was touristy, but had some nice places to go ti
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and comfortable basic hotel room. Hot tub and pool were very nice. We really enjoyed staying here. Right across from the beach/mackinaw bridge and easy walking distance to a bunch of restaurants and shops. Would absolutely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, friendly and accommodating staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Close to the lake and bridge restaurant not far away and the bed was comfortable
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Well maintained, friendly staff, clean. Loved the hot tub.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very friendly and helpful
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Jeff

Liked: Amenities
A good place for the weekend stay we had. Great location and the motel was in good condition with clean rooms and no issues.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

laurel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The owners were very friendly and the man they have cleaning rooms was right there when we needed anything love the place defin
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is Family run hotel, they take excellent care of the property and their customers. The location is excellent, walkable to the mackinaw bridge, ferries to the island and many restaurants. The beds were comfortable. We enjoyed our 3 rd stay here.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Judy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Good location to everything. Friendly staff. Small room but had what we needed
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sheri

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Owner was very friendly and accommodating. Location was perfect close to everything we wanted to do. Room was huge with 2 queen beds, very comfortable and great shower. Very good bang for your buck. Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jaylene

Clean. Friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mitzi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A great quaint little motel. Rooms are clean and the owners were very nice and accommodating. It’s not a fancy Hilton but neither is the price. 10/10 recommend. An added perk is if you are using Sheplers to go to the island they will pick you up in front of the motel at no cost.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

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