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Waterfront Inn - Mackinaw City

2.0 star property
On beach with indoor pool for sandy fun near Mackinaw City Ferry Terminal

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Lake view
Mini-fridge
2 bedrooms, soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets
2 bedrooms, soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets
Children's area
The Waterfront Inn - Mackinaw City sits on Lake Michigan's shores, blending relaxation and recreation. Enjoy evenings by the firepit, swim in the indoor pool, or challenge each other in the arcade. Attentive staff offers express check-in/out for eager families.

Reviews

5.4 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Pet friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included
  • Business services

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2 bedrooms, soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Cabin

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
TV
2 bedrooms
Private bathroom
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed, 2 Twin Beds and 1 Queen Futon

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2 bedrooms, soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Lake View

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
TV
2 bedrooms
Private bathroom
Cable channels
  • 28 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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2 bedrooms, soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Lake View

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
TV
2 bedrooms
Private bathroom
Cable channels
  • 28 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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2 bedrooms, soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Room, 3 Queen Beds, Courtyard View

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
TV
2 bedrooms
Private bathroom
Cable channels
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 7
  • 3 Queen Beds

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2 bedrooms, soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Basic Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
TV
2 bedrooms
Private bathroom
Cable channels
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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2 bedrooms, soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Cabin

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
TV
Sofa bed
2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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2 bedrooms, soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Suite, 2 King Beds, Lake View

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
TV
2 bedrooms
Private bathroom
Cable channels
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 7
  • 2 King Beds

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2 bedrooms, soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Courtyard View

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
TV
2 bedrooms
Private bathroom
Cable channels
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

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2 bedrooms, soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Courtyard View

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
TV
2 bedrooms
Private bathroom
Cable channels
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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2 bedrooms, soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Luxury Cabin

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
TV
2 bedrooms
Private bathroom
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed, 2 Twin Beds and 1 Queen Futon

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2 bedrooms, soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Lakeside

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
TV
2 bedrooms
Private bathroom
Cable channels
  • 28 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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2 bedrooms, soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Courtyard View

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
TV
2 bedrooms
Private bathroom
Cable channels
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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2 bedrooms, soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Royal Cabin

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
TV
2 bedrooms
Private bathroom
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed, 2 Twin Beds and 1 Queen Futon

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2 bedrooms, soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Signature Cabin

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
TV
2 bedrooms
Private bathroom
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed, 2 Twin Beds and 1 Queen Futon

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About the neighborhood

Map
1009 S Huron Ave, Mackinaw City, MI, 49701

What's nearby

  • Mackinaw City Ferry Terminal - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Mackinaw City Dock - 2 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Mackinaw Bridge Museum - 2 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Old Mackinac Point Lighthouse - 3 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • Headlands International Dark Sky Park - 7 min drive - 3.7 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Keyhole Bar & Grill - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Zodiac Party Store - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Dixie Saloon - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Burger King - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Wienerlicious - ‬2 min drive

About this property

Waterfront Inn - Mackinaw City

Hotel near Lake Huron
Close to Mackinaw City Ferry Terminal, Waterfront Inn - Mackinaw City provides amenities like a firepit and an arcade/game room. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • An indoor pool
  • Free self parking
  • Express check-out, express check-in, and meeting rooms
  • A vending machine, smoke-free premises, and tour/ticket assistance
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All 90 rooms boast comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to thoughtful touches like free WiFi and sound-insulated walls.
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • 43-inch TVs with cable channels
  • Mini fridges, heating, and housekeeping

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Indoor pool

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Indoor pool
  • Mini-fridge
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Firepit
  • On a lake
  • On the beach
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • 5 buildings
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 43-inch TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 25.00 per accommodation, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 20.0 per day
Cribs (infant beds) are available for USD 10.0 per day

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 25.00 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: USD 10.0 per day
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 20.0 per day

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

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Frequently asked questions

Does Waterfront Inn - Mackinaw City have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool.

Is Waterfront Inn - Mackinaw City pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. There's a fee of USD 25.00 per accommodation, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Waterfront Inn - Mackinaw City?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Waterfront Inn - Mackinaw City?

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

What time is check-out at Waterfront Inn - Mackinaw City?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Waterfront Inn - Mackinaw City located?

Located in Mackinaw City, this beachfront hotel is in the city center and within a 10-minute walk of Lake Huron and Mackinaw City Ferry Terminal. Mackinaw City Dock and Shepler's Mackinac Island Ferry are also within 1 mi (2 km).

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Waterfront Inn - Mackinaw City Reviews

Reviews

5.4
Rating 10 - Excellent. 117 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 184 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 212 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 223 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 266 out of 1002 reviews

5.6/10

Cleanliness

6.4/10

Staff & service

4.8/10

Amenities

4.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

5.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Cindy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lance

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place to stay in Mackinaw city
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shellby

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice size room clean comfortable beds and a beautiful waterfront view right from my bed friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good, inexpensive, all I needed for an overnight stay in transit.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Kristie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful sandy beach, fireworks at night, nice view and nice people, clean room on beach (deluxe)
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
If you are there for the beach, its perfect
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Marty

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
rooms were clean, beachfront had trash here and there
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Katherine

Staff is amazing.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jenna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I liked the view
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

tammy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, easy walk to ferry
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Lesa

Liked: Staff & service
It was ok for a last minute over night stay. Was very out dated.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Dan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Place is old and not updated, but it is very clean and in decent condition. We just stayed overnight on our way to Houghton and it worked for us. Everything is close, beach is steps away, just not a modern hotel. Parking is cringy for large vehicles. Beds were comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The motel is old, but the room was very clean. Towels were very clean.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Mia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place was great for what it was. The only thing was there were little ants kind of by the shower, but otherwise everything was clean, staff was easy, and the location is amazing.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Joe

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nothing
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Ron

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean and adequate but the bed was very uncomfortable. Would have been nice to have a small coffee maker available. For the cost I didn't expect much more.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Jessica

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Short staffed possibly but the rooms weren't getting cleaned before people checked in. Black mold in the shower and the toiletries we were given were all wet. Room smelled dirty and moldy. Only good thing was we were on the beach
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Thomas

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Online shown as a beach side nice newer looking hotel. When arrived it looked to be a rundown motel 6. Called to hope for a possible refund and did not even check in and they refused and kept the full price of the room.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Bed was extra firm, cable did not work properly and the air conditioning unit was extremely loud and not that cold. It was an okay hotel, but not worth the price.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Juanita

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
No help no breakfast by the water dirty
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

EUGENIJUS

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Picture is incorrect -we get room in motel facility, advertised picture is only for 3 houses rest is motel, not nice
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Trevor

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pay a little more and sleep in a bed without bugs.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Dixie

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It room was not clean. Couldn't enjoy the pool cause it was dirty.
Dirty pool
Dirty pool
Dirty pool
Court yard view
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Ann I

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Needs updating. Grounds not kept up. Shower dripped all night. No bkft but coffee as offered. Not worth money.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Shelby

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Truly the only issue I had with this place, considering it’s a pit stop, was the bed. Hard as a darn rock. Come on guys. It’s 2025 lol otherwise it was perfect for what we needed it for!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025