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Rainbow Motel

Property class: 2.5

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A hot tub on a wooden deck with a white railing and a table with chairs. - Rainbow Motel (Mackinaw City)
A playground with two deer statues, a swing set, and a gazebo. - Rainbow Motel (Mackinaw City)
A hotel room with a large bed, a sitting area with a chair and a table, a bathtub, and floral wall decorations. - Rainbow Motel (Mackinaw City)
An indoor swimming pool with clear blue water, surrounded by white lounge chairs and umbrellas. - Rainbow Motel (Mackinaw City)
A modern building with a circular tower and a curved driveway. - Rainbow Motel (Mackinaw City)
Located close to Icebreaker Mackinaw Maritime Museum and Old Mackinac Point Lighthouse, Rainbow Motel provides a playground and 2 hot tubs. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping

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A hotel room with a bed, a round table with a red folder, a lamp, a small table with a remote control, and a mirror.

Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(30 reviews)
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a lamp, a small table with chairs, and a painting on the wall.

Room, 1 King Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A double room with two beds, each with a patterned bedspread, a bedside table with a lamp, and two framed pictures on the wall.

Room, 2 Double Beds

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(34 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a television, a lamp, and a painting on the wall.

Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

About the neighborhood

Mackinaw City is home to Rainbow Motel. Icebreaker Mackinaw Maritime Museum and Fort Mackinac are cultural highlights, and some of the area's notable landmarks include Old Mackinac Point Lighthouse and Mackinaw Heritage Village. Jack Pine Lumberjack Show and Headlands International Dark Sky Park are two other places to visit that come recommended. Visit our Mackinaw City travel guide
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602 South Huron Avenue, Mackinaw City, MI, 49701

What's nearby

  • A snowy landscape with leafless trees and a bridge in the background.
    Mackinaw Crossings
    5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • A snow-covered landscape with a lighthouse, a red-roofed building, and a bridge in the background.
    Old Mackinac Point Lighthouse
    18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Mackinaw Manor Haunted Mansion
    7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Mackinaw Bridge Museum
    11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Edgewater Beach
    11 min walk - 0.6 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • McDonald's
    11 min drive
  • Keyhole Bar & Grill
    8 min walk
  • Dixie Saloon
    8 min walk
  • Clyde's Drive-In
    11 min drive
  • Wienerlicious
    13 min walk

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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
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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

  • American Express
  • Discover
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

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

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?

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 and Old Mackinac Point Lighthouse. Jack Pine Lumberjack Show and Mackinaw Heritage Village are also within 3 mi (5 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Rainbow Motel Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.4

Cleanliness

9.4

Location

9.6

Staff & service

9.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 533 out of 829 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 239 out of 829 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 38 out of 829 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 11 out of 829 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 829 reviews

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Appreciate the independent and attentive owners in a town where most every other hotel/motel is owned by one company and standards are Lowe for guests and employees!
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful experience. Only stayed one night but got an upgrade, charming owners helped with overnight parking for trip to the island, and dining recommendations. Unexpected hospitality! Room was nice too.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Clean room. Tiny bath
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms were clean and comfortable. The staff was very friendly and helpful, and the location was great!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Owners were super nice and recommended Darrow’s Restaurant, which was an excellent choice. Bed was very comfortable being slightly firm. Shower head water pressure was great. It was very quiet and peaceful. Second time I have stayed here and I will be back.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the indoor pool and hot tub. Overall the room was nice although the drapes didn't fully close (slight gap in the middle) and the shower was small. But a great place to stay for a one night stay.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Conveniently located for our trip. Host was nice and check-in /check-out was easy.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location..safe..comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Amenities
Room, grounds, pool all well maintained.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Loved the stay at the Rainbow

The managers were very friendly and accommodating as we decided to add an additional day to this quaint motel.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It's good for our trip. It's easy to be found and had a good service
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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

10/10 Excellent

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

10/10 Excellent

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

Good Place to stay

This place is a little dated but is super clean. The couple that own it are very friendly. We enjoyed are stay and it was very reasonably priced.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Considering the price of the stay, this place is excellent. Staff is very friendly, rooms and grounds are very clean! Other visitors were very respectful of each other.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great area close to everything. Friendly staff and great area.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Friendly staff and convenient location! Room was a little outdated but great for what we needed!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Room was very clean and welcoming, althought quite small rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Wonderful Stay

This was a wonderful stay. The room was squeaky clean, and the staff was great. I highly recommend it!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice old fashion motel. Good for place to rest overnight. Room was clean and mattress nice and firm.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nice place. Great location. Close to all activities, restaurants and shoppping. Our room was very clean.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

One night stay.

Friendly staff, clean rooms, nice area.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We absolutely loved our stay at the Rainbow Motel! The owners were so nice and told us all their favorite spots to eat and places to go and gave us cards with discounts at a few places! We will definitely stay again next time we visit mackinaw😊
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very close to everything. Rooms are clean and the subtle little things around the property make it very charming.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025