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Mackinac Lodge

2.0 star property
Hotel with a free water park, a short walk to Lake Huron

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Seasonal outdoor pool
Exterior
Deluxe Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets
Reception
Basic Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets
Mackinac Lodge provides a refreshing escape with complimentary water park access and a spa tub for unwinding after a day of exploration. Guests appreciate the helpful staff, convenient free self parking, and access to a nearby indoor pool during their stay.

Reviews

6.8 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Hot Tub
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Pool
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included

Room options

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Classic Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Classic Room

Highlights

Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Basic Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Basic Room

Highlights

Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the neighborhood

Mackinaw City is home to Mackinac Lodge. 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 Michigan and Lake Huron. Animal Tracks Adventure Golf and Icebreaker Mackinaw Maritime Museum are also worth visiting.
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Map
716 S Huron Ave, Mackinaw City, MI, 49701

What's nearby

  • Mackinaw City Ferry Terminal - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Mackinaw City Dock - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Mackinaw Bridge Museum - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Old Mackinac Point Lighthouse - 20 min walk - 1.1 miles
  • Headlands International Dark Sky Park - 7 min drive - 3.7 miles

Getting around

  • Mackinac Island, MI (MCD) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Keyhole Bar & Grill - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Dixie Saloon - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Wienerlicious - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Darrow's Family Restaurant - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬9 min walk

About this property

Mackinac Lodge

Hotel near Lake Huron
Located close to Mackinaw City Ferry Terminal, Mackinac Lodge provides free water park access, a sauna, and a hot tub. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • A seasonal outdoor pool
  • Free self parking
  • Access to a nearby indoor pool and a 24-hour front desk
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Mackinac Lodge include amenities such as free WiFi.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Things to do

  • Free water park
  • Hot tub
  • Indoor pool (guest access)
  • Sauna
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Access to nearby indoor pool
  • Fenced pool
  • Free water park access
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk

Guest 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.
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Towels provided

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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 50.00 per accommodation (varies based on length of stay)
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 50.00 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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector

We should mention

The seasonal pool will be open from May 26 to September 23

Property is also known as

Mackinac Lodge Hotel
Mackinac Lodge Mackinaw City
Mackinac Lodge Hotel Mackinaw City

Frequently asked questions

Does Mackinac Lodge have a pool?

Yes, this property has a seasonal outdoor pool.

Is Mackinac Lodge pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. There's a fee of USD 50.00 per accommodation, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Mackinac Lodge?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Mackinac Lodge?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Mackinac Lodge?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Mackinac Lodge located?

Situated in Mackinaw City, this hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Lake Huron and Mackinaw City Ferry Terminal. Lake Michigan is 3.1 mi (4.9 km) away.

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Reviews

Mackinac Lodge Reviews

6.8

6.6

Cleanliness

7.0

Amenities

7.6

Staff & service

6.6

Eco-friendliness

6.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 45 out of 191 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 49 out of 191 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 43 out of 191 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 33 out of 191 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 21 out of 191 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
It was great to have the water park, the front office they were very friendly and thoughtful.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Tammie

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pet friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
My husband and I stayed in a room at the lodge and were pleasantly surprised by the cozy cabin decor. The warmth and charm of the room gave our vacation a true getaway feeling.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Cathy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

A few issues

Lodge rooms need renovation. Bathroom smell of mildew/mold. The beds cratered &need replaced, but neither of us found them so poor we could not sleep. The room was large and clean, but overall a bit lacking. We enjoyed the location and the lodge feel.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brice

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
I could go on and on and make this review very long how often do you get long reviews about good things how often do places that deserve good reviews not get them well I feel it's certainly this facilities turn to have a round of applause for its welcoming feel with great stuff curb appeal very comfort inn quiet clean inside and out I was very impressed I worked in HR for many years in hospitality as well aship and it is a rarity for me to be able to not find a flaw because you guys a che
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice

Very good would stay again
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Eddy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Liked the location and lodge interior.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was close to the tourist shops and restaurants
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

2/10 Terrible

Cristela

This place is functional, at best. The rooms are out dated and dog eared. Our room was not as clean as it should have been with dust thick in the air conditioning vents and a past guests hair in the bathroom corner. Even in the lodge portion, there is no housekeeping apparently. And only one very small trash can for the entire room. It benefits from a great location, but it's a shame that this facility is sub par.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Debby

Good location
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff is always accommodating and allows us to check in early year after year. The rooms are in excellent quality. They are very informative at the front desk about events, tours, shuttles, ferries. Always a pleasure to stay there.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

kristine

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel with free admission to the water park next-door walking distance from everything it’s just really great weekend
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Angie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jimmie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
the beds were comfortable with nice extra pillows everything was nice
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Casandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms were a good size
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I stayed in the lodge. The room was in good shape. The bathroom needed an update. A good feature is the water park.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elmer

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

Good StY

Location location location
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

6/10 Okay

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Clean and conveniently located. Walls are a wee thin and the wireless is spotty, but overall an okay place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful room, friendly staff. Will definitely be back!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Check in staff was awesome and helpful! Got a first floor room which we appreciated!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

Alison

The reviews on Google are different than the one’s on Expedia.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Neil

Liked: Staff & service
Good location, comfortable bed. No breakfast, dirty room.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Warren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We wanted convenience to ferry and affordable. The property was a cozy little village feel. Didn't like that we couldn't stay longer. Would have loved to try the cabins.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pamela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our room was on the first floor which has a small deck for us to sit on and enjoy being outside. The staff was very accommodating.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

4/10 Poor

Robert

No signage to find the “lodge”

This is a ghost-hotel sub-brand in a log cabin park. There’s no signage out front.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

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