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Riviera Motel

2.5 star property
On beach with seasonal outdoor pool, near Mackinaw City Ferry Terminal

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Seasonal outdoor pool, open 9:00 AM to 10 PM, sun loungers
Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Partial Lake View, Ground Floor | In-room safe, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets
Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Park View, Corner | In-room safe, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets
Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Partial Lake View, Ground Floor | In-room safe, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets
View from property
The Riviera Motel, by Lake Michigan, offers a practical base with free in-room WiFi. Guests can cool off in the seasonal outdoor pool or lounge in the sun. The helpful staff provide tour assistance, making this Lake Huron-adjacent property convenient and welcoming.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included

Room options

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Tonight

Sep 29 - Sep 30
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Tomorrow

Sep 30 - Oct 1
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Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Partial Lake View, Ground Floor | In-room safe, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Partial Lake View, Ground Floor

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(30 reviews)

Highlights

Patio
Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Cable channels
  • 23 sq m
  • Partial lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds, Patio or Balcony, Lake View | In-room safe, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds, Patio or Balcony, Lake View

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(51 reviews)

Highlights

Patio
Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 23 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Park View, Ground Floor

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Park View, Ground Floor | In-room safe, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Park View, Ground Floor

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Patio
Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Cable channels
  • 21 sq m
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Basic Room, 1 Queen Bed, Courtyard View, Ground Floor | In-room safe, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Basic Room, 1 Queen Bed, Courtyard View, Ground Floor

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Patio
Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Cable channels
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Park View, Corner | In-room safe, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Park View, Corner

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Cable channels
In-room safe
Located on the top floor
  • 16 sq m
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the neighborhood

Located in Mackinaw City, Riviera Motel is on the beach. 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 Headlands International Dark Sky Park. Animal Tracks Adventure Golf and Icebreaker Mackinaw Maritime Museum are also worth visiting.
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Map
520 North Huron Ave., Mackinaw City, MI, 49701

What's nearby

  • Old Mackinac Point Lighthouse - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Mackinaw Bridge Museum - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Mackinaw City Dock - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Mackinaw City Ferry Terminal - 3 min drive - 1.8 miles
  • Headlands International Dark Sky Park - 7 min drive - 2.8 miles

Getting around

  • Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Keyhole Bar & Grill - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Dixie Saloon - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Wienerlicious - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Darrow's Family Restaurant - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬12 min walk

About this property

Riviera Motel

Motel near Lake Huron
Close to Mackinaw City Ferry Terminal, Riviera Motel has plenty to offer. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • A seasonal outdoor pool along with sun loungers
  • Free self parking
  • Concierge services, a vending machine, and tour/ticket assistance
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Riviera Motel include thoughtful touches such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and safes. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean rooms at the property.
Other amenities include:
  • Hair dryers and shampoo
  • 32-inch flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Mini fridges, heating, and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Things to do

  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Mini-fridge
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • On the beach
  • Pool loungers

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 12 steps to reach entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Mini-fridge
  • Room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:30 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 10:30 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between October 27 and May 1.

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

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, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties
The seasonal pool will be open from May to September
Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 10 PM
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Property is also known as

Riviera Motel Mackinaw City
Riviera Mackinaw City
Riviera Motel Motel
Riviera Motel Mackinaw City
Riviera Motel Motel Mackinaw City

Frequently asked questions

Does Riviera Motel have a pool?

Yes, this property has a seasonal outdoor pool. Pool access is from 9:00 AM–10 PM.

Is Riviera Motel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Riviera Motel?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Riviera Motel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:30 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Riviera Motel?

Check-out is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Riviera Motel located?

Nestled on the beach, this Mackinaw City motel is just steps from Fort Michilimackinac State Historic Park and Lake Huron. Lake Michigan is 2.9 mi (4.6 km) away.

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Riviera Motel Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 540 out of 820 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 215 out of 820 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 46 out of 820 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 14 out of 820 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 820 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place and great location
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pamela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love this motel. Staff is so kind and rooms are clean and inviting
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Megan

Liked: Amenities
Wonderful place to stay! Great location. We will be coming back to stay here for years to come!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roy

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Love this place! 1st time here. I would come back again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Luther

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice place staff very friendly and helpful beachfront Property view of the Mackinac Bridge. I will definitely go back.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Grace

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice view! And clean
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Denise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Convenient to downtown
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful hotel at a beautiful location on the water. Friendly employees. Clean and quaint!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ronald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The Riviera has cute and cozy rooms that reflect the up north theme and are very clean. The Mackinaw Bridge view was beautiful andthe pool area was well maintained. The lobby was comfortable and the host was very pleasant and accommodating. I highly recommend The Riviera.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Annmarie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Really nice hotel, great views of the bridge, Nice little pool, quite part of town on the banks of lake Michigan, Great base to explore the area and visit the pretty British town on Mackinaw Island - Greta stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Jon

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful views, and quiet property. Charming hotel and would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dorcas

Liked: Cleanliness
Older motel; excellent attentive staff. Excellent location, views astonishing.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Neil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
small rooms, dated
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Craig

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The view was amazing! The room and pool was very clean. Parking was convenient and close to the rooms.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
All was great!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mike

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and inviting
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable beds clean room. Could use a closet but made due. Will definitely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stunning view of the bridge with a wonderful walkway along the lake. Benches to view as well. Lighthouse property next door adds to this. The property is dated however kept up well. Our favorite in a trip of seven hotels. Pool would add in the warm days.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Such a cute, cozy, and clean property with excellent views of the bridge! And a great outdoor pool. Our family loved this little gem! We will definitely be back in the future.
View from our room.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Old motel but beautiful view of the bridge and the Straits of Mackinac. Hotel is small but right on the beach. Good restaurants nearby and away from downtown shopping. Near the ferry to the island. Chairs on the pool deck were comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debra

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
nice, clean, quiet, friendly owners
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved being so close to the bridge! We had a lovely one night stay on our way home from Mackinaw Island.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

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

Comfortable Gem

Never stayed at a “Motel” before but this one was top notch comfortable and great size room with everything just awesome!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent weekend stay . We found the staff to be helpful and friendly. The location was perfect and the views from the property beautiful. Our rooms were on the small side but updated and clean. This is a classic older motel, we enjoyed our stay and will definitely return!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alison Brooks

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We always, always stay at the Riviera Motel, and have for years and years. It's a little bit of an upscale mom and pop motel, located right by the bridge! Never would we want to stay anywhere else. Great accomodations!!!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

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