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Vindel Motel

2.5 star property
Motel with free parking, a short walk to Lake Huron

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Standard Room, Multiple Beds | 1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds | 1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed | 1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds | 1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

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9.2 out of 10
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Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Separate bedroom
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Microwave
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Separate bedroom
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Microwave
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Twin Bed

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed | 1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(41 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Separate bedroom
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Microwave
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

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223 West Central Ave, Mackinaw City, MI, 49701

What's nearby

  • Mackinaw Bridge Museum - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Old Mackinac Point Lighthouse - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Mackinaw City Dock - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Mackinaw City Ferry Terminal - 20 min walk - 1.1 miles
  • Headlands International Dark Sky Park - 6 min drive - 2.3 miles

Getting around

  • Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Zodiac Party Store - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Keyhole Bar & Grill - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Dixie Saloon - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪The Hook Lakeside Grill - ‬13 min walk

About this property

Vindel Motel

Motel near Lake Huron
Near Mackinaw City Ferry Terminal, Vindel Motel provides everything you need. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Free self parking
  • A free ferry terminal shuttle and a vending machine
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Vindel Motel include comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and hair dryers
  • 35-inch TVs with cable channels
  • Refrigerators, microwaves, and coffee/tea makers

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free ferry terminal shuttle
  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (once per stay)

Outdoors

  • 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
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 35-inch TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Late check-out fee: USD 25

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and an access code; access will be through a private entrance
You will be asked to provide the property with a copy of your government-issued photo ID after booking

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed seasonally each year. They will be closed from September 15 to May 15:
  • Swimming pool

Access methods

Access code, private entrance

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

Optional extras

  • Late check-out fee: USD 25

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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is Vindel Motel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Vindel Motel?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Vindel Motel?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Vindel Motel?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM. Late check-out is available for USD 25.

Where is Vindel Motel located?

Situated in Mackinaw City, this motel is within a 10-minute walk of Mackinaw Crossings and Lake Huron. Lake Michigan is 2 mi (3.2 km) away.

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Vindel Motel Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 423 out of 588 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 117 out of 588 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 33 out of 588 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 11 out of 588 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 588 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

tom

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great stay nice room and property
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Krista

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Amazing, quiet and close to shopping and dining. Clean, fresh room and so easy with the door key code!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This was the perfect overnight stop on our trip to the Porcupine Mountains.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ray

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Seamless no fuss check in. Great room at a great price. Now our #1 choice for that area.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

toni

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Even tho the hotel is not new, it was clean, comfortable and convenient for us. The beds were comfortable and the bathroom was very clean. Being able to have front and back windows open was a plus also. The hotel is under new ownership and they are doing upgrades to the property. Would stay there again if we are in the area.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shubham

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Better than any hotel in Mackinac city.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Tony

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Cynthia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Vindel Motel was just right for our overnight in Mackinac City! Nothing too fancy, but clean and convenient! They were very responsive with a question I had. Loved the no-check-in thing - they just sent the door code right to my phone. Great little place!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, affordable and convenient to downtown!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was very clean. It was a nice little property.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Syed Arif

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Better than any other hotels in the area . Very convenient easy access to mackinaw city ,loved the lodge hope to come again in future
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice and clean! Enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pamela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy check in. The room was very clean and close to shopping and dining. The only problem we had is that they only had one towel in the room.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Philip

Liked: Cleanliness
Our third stay at the Vindel. Not quite as charming as our last visit two years ago. Bed was squeaky, bathroom baseboards needed to be cleaned and the pool was closed due to storm damage over the winter. Would have been nice to know this when making the reservation. If you are looking for a simple, classic motel this is for you. For the price we will probably stay somewhere else next time.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Hannah

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was nice overall, it was just a little bit uncleanly and the pool was shut down.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Joey

Liked: Cleanliness
Very surprised checkout is at 10:00am. Most places have 11:00 checkout Was hoping to walk to church . Guess we will drive
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

GERRY

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The furnishing took me back to the 70's. No onsite personal, got the key code via email. The electrical outlets were hidden under the wooden wall panels.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I enjoyed the fact we could get in when ever we nededed to without visiting the front desk. The beds are rock hard but it was ok for the time we needed it for.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fahmi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a great experience
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jill

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great room! Check in was excellent, each door has a keypad instead of a key. You receive a text message on the day you check in and get your code, nothing else needed! Staff friendly and helpful. Pool was not available for use, not sure why.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
No staff. All done online. Worked fine though.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was super kind and friendly! The rooms are really comfy and clean!! I would definitely come stay again!!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Stacey

Liked: Cleanliness
The motel room was comfortable and enough space for two people. The shuttle picked us up with no issues getting to and from the ferry dock. Easy check in/out. I was disappointed that the pool wasn’t open for the season, especially after spending a warm day on the island. A small bar of hand soap would have been helpful and the room had no smoke detector. Could see where it used to be in the ceiling. I suggest the diner up the street on the left. Breakfast was really good. Overall our stay was good.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025