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Northwinds Motel

2.5 star property
Lakefront motel in Mackinaw City with free parking

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Standard Single Room, 1 Queen Bed | 1 bedroom, bed sheets
2 Queen Lakefront with Private Deck | Bathroom | Shower, towels
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Located near Straits State Park, Northwinds Motel offers a cozy retreat with outdoor pool access nearby and indoor pool privileges. Enjoy the comforts of home with 32-inch TVs, bathrooms featuring showers, and daily housekeeping.

Reviews

5.8 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included

Room options

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1 Queen Lakefront with Private Deck | 1 bedroom, bed sheets

1 Queen Lakefront with Private Deck

Highlights

Heating
TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking | 1 bedroom, bed sheets

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

Highlights

Heating
TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Standard Single Room, 1 Queen Bed | 1 bedroom, bed sheets

Standard Single Room, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

Heating
TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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2 Queen Lakefront with Private Deck | 1 bedroom, bed sheets

2 Queen Lakefront with Private Deck

Highlights

Heating
TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
11472 W US 23, Mackinaw City, MI, 49701

What's nearby

  • Mackinaw City Ferry Terminal - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Mackinaw City Dock - 3 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Mackinaw Bridge Museum - 3 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Old Mackinac Point Lighthouse - 3 min drive - 2.1 miles
  • Headlands International Dark Sky Park - 7 min drive - 3.9 miles

Getting around

  • Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Keyhole Bar & Grill - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Dixie Saloon - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Wienerlicious - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Darrow's Family Restaurant - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Northwinds Motel

Motel near Mackinac Bridge
Located close to Straits State Park, Northwinds Motel has plenty to offer.
Additional perks include:
  • Outdoor pool access nearby
  • Free self parking
  • Access to a nearby indoor pool, smoke-free premises, and tour/ticket assistance
Extra amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with showers
  • 32-inch TVs with cable channels
  • Heating and daily housekeeping

Languages

English

Property amenities

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self 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

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • On a lake
  • Picnic area

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)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch TV with cable channels

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • 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]
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Pets

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

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
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

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Does Northwinds Motel have a pool?

Yes, this property has outdoor pool access.

Is Northwinds Motel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Northwinds Motel?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Northwinds 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 Northwinds Motel?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Northwinds Motel located?

Situated on the waterfront, this motel is within 12 mi (20 km) of Straits State Park, Wilderness State Park, and Mackinac Bridge. Deer Ranch and Mystery Spot are also within 12 mi (20 km).

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Northwinds Motel Reviews

Reviews

5.8
Rating 10 - Excellent. 69 out of 445 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 84 out of 445 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 101 out of 445 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 82 out of 445 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 109 out of 445 reviews

6.0/10

Cleanliness

6.8/10

Staff & service

4.6/10

Amenities

5.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

5.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Richard

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Water was brown,in extreme need of remodeling
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Mark

Could swim right outside the slider door. Bed was very comfortable. Sand on floor from previous guest and no towels or soap. We had to ask for them
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Kathleen

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
They over booked our room and had a management turn over right before. The rooms are very old and poor quality even for the price.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Kari

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
There was no hot water, the water pressure was non existent. The mini fridge took forever to get cold. However the bed was comfortable and the staff was very nice. Would stay again if only for a short stay. Location was also very convenient
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Priscilla

Liked: Staff & service
Staff friendly. Room not clean. Had to ask for towels. When received, they were damp. Window air conditioner over-the-top loud. Room quite ugly.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Phyllis

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Everything about this experience was intolerable to include a none functioning shower.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Nicole

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The property needs deep cleaning and renovation. There was a strong stale smell, and evidence of the last guests. Fake eyelashes on the wall/toilet. Food or drinks spilled on walls, hair and dirt on floor.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Kathy

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
At check-in they assigned us to a room that had not been cleaned. Once in another room, we found that the bathroom was old and dirty. Everything felt icky. The walls were so thin that we could hear the adults and kids in the other rooms until after midnight. We could also hear the bikers across the dirt parking lot. I would not recommend staying here. We wanted to abandon this reservation and find a better place, but everyplace was full with no vacancies. The photos on Expedia were from their other hotel down the street.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very quiet location with a nice view of the water and the bridge. Nice accomodation at a very reasonable price.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

M Kay

Great beach and place to watch the fireworks
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diana

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

Would stay again

We really enjoyed our stay, the young lady at the desk was super nice and actually straightened out our check in that never went through.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Caia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Easy check in. Multiple little cabin, lake front properties. Small, cozy rooms. Super comfy beds! Great views and great location to Mackinaw City and the bridge.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marilyn

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

Mackinac Bridge, Labor Day walk!

Loved everything! Can’t wait to do it again!
The bridge lit up across the lake
Mackinac bridge
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very cozy room.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laurie

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

Girl's trip

Older but nice. Right on the lake, clean beach
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean and tidy Gravel parking lot
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

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

Nice hotel

Nice hotel with a great view. Definitely recommend the balcony room
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

6/10 Okay

Jason

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Simple older but clean motel. Great place to rest your head
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Victor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The view was awesome
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Octavia

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The room is what you expect for the price Wish they had a better lock on the door felt uneasy trying to sleep Couldn’t shower, crack in the floor The lady who checked me in was wonderful tho
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Amber

Liked: Staff & service
The motel is what you pay for, older cabin smell and feel, not cleaned as well as a hotel, but the manager was very accommodating and it was right in the beach, close to everything, and exactly what we needed nothing more.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Tessa

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
The cutest little room. Nothing super fancy but got the job done. BUT OUR FAVORITE THING. Is the Lake is only 100 feet from our door, you could walk forever up and down the beach. Staff was very friendly and helpful! Will be back
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Neil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The most amazing view. A balcony overlooking the straights with the bridge and Mackinac island. Room was clean and comfortable with a great bed.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Joyce

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Very quiet and peaceful. It was perfect for me to sit outside, read a book, and listen to the waves hit the shore. Motel is a little dated but quaint. Needs a little updating but it was clean. New refrigerator, ac and microwave.

8/10 Good

Kimberlee

Liked: Staff & service
Location is amazing, right on the beach with uncovered parking outside our door. Had to go to sister site to get checked in, but staff was very friendly. Motel could use some updates and softer beds. Views are amazing.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022