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Rainbow Motel

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

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Property grounds
Room amenity
Point of interest
Outdoor spa tub
Indoor pool
Located close to Icebreaker Mackinaw Maritime Museum, Rainbow Motel offers a relaxing retreat with an indoor pool and 2 spa tubs. Enjoy free WiFi, coffee/tea in the lobby, and a playground for kids while appreciating the overall value and helpful staff that previous guests rave about.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Hot Tub
  • Pool
  • 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

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

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

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)

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

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(22 reviews)

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

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)

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

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(28 reviews)

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

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

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 - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Mackinaw City Dock - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Old Mackinac Point Lighthouse - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Colonial Michilimackinac Park - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Headlands International Dark Sky Park - 7 min drive - 4.1 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Keyhole Bar & Grill - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Zodiac Party Store - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Dixie Saloon - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Clyde's Drive-In - ‬11 min drive

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
Rainbow Motel
Rainbow Mackinaw City
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Rainbow Motel Mackinaw City
Rainbow Motel Motel Mackinaw City

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. 513 out of 795 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 228 out of 795 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 36 out of 795 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 795 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 795 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Karol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I've stayed here before twice and it's still the same...highly recommend
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

James W Waltrip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Have stayed several times
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This older, neat, and tidy motel was perfect for us while we were traveling through Mackinaw. An easy walk to downtown and all the restaurants available in the city. The staff was friendly and helpful. This property is was super clean and quiet. We will stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jenness AKA Dory

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Thrilled with our stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was the fourth consecutive year we've stayed here on our journey north. This is a classic old motel, very well kept and very well run.b process are reasonable in the area, and it's easily walkable to dining or shopping. The owners are very friendly and welcoming. Highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

KEITH

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

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff/ owner was exceptionally hospitable and the rooms were nice and clean. It had a vintage charm with old cars in the parking lot and a personal touch. Very nice find in a great location. We would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very cute Motel, staff was great! Would definitely go back!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Bonnie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
I loved the front desk welcome, the conveniencectobtownbbutvwoukd like to have in room coffee. I will stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice folks, pretty plantings, fun bridge replica in the little garden. Excellent value
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hunter

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

10/10 Excellent

Diane

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super friendly, family owned motal across from the lake. Shuttle to ferry is free and quick. Older hotel and rooms, but very clean and comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jerry

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Old school motel. Very clean and very quiet. Great deal! Staff was very nice and very helpful. I booked another stay already.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Keegan

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cute quiet motel. Dirty sock under bed. And black specs floating in indoor hot tub.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donald

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

great

super clean and very friendly staff we love it here
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Genevieve

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Very friendly
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kyle

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

Clean and quiet

Clean and quiet. Great affordable place to stay. Little outdated, but the place is maintained well.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The owners we super helpful and friendly at check in and after. The rooms were in excellent condition. The pool and hot tub were beautifully clean. Pillows were awesome! LOVED the green bathroom! It is an older motel but to me it was quite charming! Definitely my best stay in MC and we're up there a lot!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

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

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The reviews were spot on. Glad we made reservations. Perfect timing for us. It was not crowded. Was able to enjoy going to the Ferry to Macinaw Island with ease. Walked around the shopping/restaurant areas with no crowds to get through! Loved it!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

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

Marsha

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

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

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