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Rainbow Motel

2.5 star property
Motel with 2 hot tubs, near Icebreaker Mackinaw Maritime Museum

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Outdoor spa tub
Exterior
Point of interest
Room amenity
Indoor pool

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed, Jetted Tub | Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed, Jetted Tub

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Jetted bathtub
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 1 Queen Bed | Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Room, 2 Queen Beds | Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room, 2 Queen Beds

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Room, 2 Double Beds | Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room, 2 Double Beds

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed | Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
602 South Huron Avenue, Mackinaw City, MI, 49701

What's nearby

  • Mackinaw City Ferry Terminal - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Mackinaw City Dock - 8 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Old Mackinac Point Lighthouse - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Colonial Michilimackinac Park - 2 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • Headlands International Dark Sky Park - 7 min drive - 3.3 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Zodiac Party Store - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Keyhole Bar & Grill - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Dixie Saloon - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪The Hook Lakeside Grill - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Rainbow Motel

Motel near Old Mackinac Point Lighthouse
Located close to Icebreaker Mackinaw Maritime Museum and Colonial Michilimackinac Park, Rainbow Motel provides a playground and 2 hot tubs. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this motel include:
  • An indoor pool
  • Free self parking
  • A free ferry terminal shuttle and coffee/tea in the lobby
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the overall value, helpful staff, and location
Room features
All guestrooms at Rainbow Motel boast comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi. Guest reviews highly rate the clean rooms at the property.
Other amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with tubs or showers and free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Refrigerators, microwaves, and heating

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free ferry terminal shuttle
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • 2 hot tubs
  • Basketball
  • Indoor pool
  • Playground

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Indoor pool
  • Playground

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:30 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 10:30 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 9 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

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

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

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; cash is not accepted

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Rainbow Motel Mackinaw City
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Frequently asked questions

Does Rainbow Motel have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool.

Is Rainbow Motel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Rainbow Motel?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Rainbow Motel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:30 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Rainbow Motel?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is Rainbow Motel located?

Situated in Mackinaw City, this motel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Icebreaker Mackinaw Maritime Museum, Old Mackinac Point Lighthouse, and Colonial Michilimackinac Park. Jack Pine Lumberjack Show and Mackinaw Heritage Village are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Rainbow Motel Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 482 out of 759 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 223 out of 759 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 36 out of 759 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 759 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 759 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Debra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our stay here!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice, clean, and family owned hotel that is close to dining, shopping, and ferries to the island.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Greg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great area close to everything. Friendly staff and great area.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vince

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice folks, nice place, it was great.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jacquelyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great people and close to town.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Terry

Great place to stay!!!Wish they had coffee in the rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Loren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very friendly and helpful at checkin.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We have stayed here numerous times.Always a great experience.Love this motel.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Debra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Very nice property, Room while not large was clean and quiet. Within walking distance of the ferry.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

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

Honeymoon stay

Honestly the best place to stay after a week on the island. This place is so cute and cozy, a real diamond in the rough. Very clean and well maintained, with a ton of vintage motel charm. The owner and his wife are very kind.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marsha

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Nice place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

dianne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good value for the dollar
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Phillip

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

Lovely motel owned by lovely people

We loved our stay here! Host were awesome, place is great! Great location, big pool & 2 hot tub options. Great location on strip & right across from Island ferry.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

david

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful area!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vivian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This property is family owned and a wonderful place to stay…Definitely planning to stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
clean room and friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alyssa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice motel for the price. Would stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel with good location to local attractions and excellent staff
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lyndsi

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

Love this spot!

Love this spot! Great value for the money!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tamera

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a great little locally owned place to stay-clean and quiet and reasonably priced
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
i have stayed there 4 times in the last few years they are aways neat and well kept . recommend to all of you
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was super friendly. The flowers around the motel were absolutely beautiful. I cant wait to go back there.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Luanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful stay! Quaint yet beautiful property with all the necessities. Staff is very attentive and friendly. Highly recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeffory

Very very friendly staff in the room is perfect for our quick stay.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

BHANUZ

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is very nice hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023