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Wayside Motel

Property class: 2.5

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A reception area with a wooden desk, a bulletin board with various notices, a potted plant, and a window. - Wayside Motel (St Ignace)
A room with a white door, a vending machine, and a snack machine. - Wayside Motel (St Ignace)
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Near Lake Huron, Wayside Motel provides everything you need. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Housekeeping

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A hotel room with a bed, two bedside tables, a chair, a small table, a lamp, a picture on the wall, and a ceiling light.

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

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

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, two chairs, a lamp, a painting, and a ceiling light.

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a bathroom.

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(27 reviews)
  • 300 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

About the neighborhood

St Ignace is home to Wayside Motel. The Jewel at the Grand Hotel and Mackinaw City Ferry Terminal are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Lake Huron and Lake Michigan. Murdick's Fudge - St. Ignace and Castle Golf & Games are also worth visiting. Visit our St Ignace travel guide
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751 North State Street, St Ignace, MI, 49781

What's nearby

  • Saint Ignace Chamber of Commerce
    7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Marquette Mission Park
    7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Museum of Ojibwa Culture
    8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Fort de Baude Museum
    13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Murdick's Fudge - St. Ignace
    15 min walk - 0.8 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • McDonald's
    6 min drive
  • Clyde's Drive-In
    5 min drive
  • Jockey Club
  • The Wild Blueberry
    4 min drive
  • Driftwood Restaurant & Sportsbar
    5 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 self parking on site

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - midnight
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between November 1 and April 15.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

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

  • American Express
  • Discover
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

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; cash is not accepted

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Frequently asked questions

Is Wayside Motel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Wayside Motel?

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

What time is check-out at Wayside Motel?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Wayside Motel located?

Situated in St Ignace, this motel is within a 10-minute walk of Star Line Mackinac Island Main Dock - St. Ignace and Lake Huron. Saint Ignace Chamber of Commerce and Marquette Mission Park are also within 10 minutes.

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

Wayside Motel Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

9.0

Location

9.6

Staff & service

9.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 414 out of 602 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 160 out of 602 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 24 out of 602 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 602 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 602 reviews

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

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Extremely clean & well kept……close to downtown. Would stay here again!!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Such a cute vintage place. Newly painted. More roomy than most efficiency motels. Very helpful staff. Would definitely stay here again if ever have the opportunity.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
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8/10 Good

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Room look recently remodeled. Staff was nice and air conditioning was working good.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Basic, but perfect spot for a day trip to Mackinac island. Parked at the hotel and an easy walk to the ferry. Basic motel set up but everything is either very new or very clean, it felt new.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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8/10 Good

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The room was clean and the staff was friendly. We liked that we were able to park right by our room. Our only issue was that they need to have one of those multiple plug set ups on the nightstand. My sister-in-law travels with a C-Pap machine and the plug on right side of the bed nearest the door did not have a nightstand to set the C-Pap machine on and the nightstand which she could set the C-Pap machine on between the two beds did not have a plug available at all. The other bed did not have a plug near it at all.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Helpful service, good property, great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Very nice clean comfortable place to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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We ended up staying 2 times on this trip, exceptionally clean basic rooms, they filled our needs perfectly, great location for visitors to St. Ignace and being able to park right in front of our room made it super easy to unload our stuff for the evening.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Amenities
Enjoyed being able to sit outside and enjoy the evening with the chairs that were provided very comfortable atmosphere will visit again
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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This was our 3rd stay Always clean and staff very friendly
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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Nice St. Ignace Motel

A nice clean and comfortable place to stay and close to attractions..
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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We enjoyed our stay at Wayside Motel (one night). It was clean, the bed was comfortable and just an all around nice stay there. Check in was easy, manager was pleasant and informative. I would highly recommend this motel!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Great little place to stay! Nothing fancy but clean great beds nice staff. I will recommend and stay here again!!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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Location was perfect. Room cost fit our budget but was still very nice.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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Very clean, quiet and convenient to the ferry to Mackinaw. Loved the small family feel.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Great pleace to stay. Very clean
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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The room was clean, quiet, bed was comfortable, it had wifi and the bathroom was clean and updated.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Extremely clean room, very convenient location! The owner checked us in (very friendly) and they even have discount tickets for the ferry to Mackinac Island! Highly recommend this cute motel.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Easy to get to everything, comfortable beds!!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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The Wayside Motel is always clean and quiet.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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We were passing thru the area and needed lodging for the evening. This motel had a very clean room with what appeared to be new fixtures, windows, paint, etc. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Perfect Location

Perfect location, very friendly, knowledgeable staff. Room was very clean, comfortable bed, and excellent shower. Easy walk to the ferry.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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They were helpful with breakfast options, a discount on ferry tickets, and parking
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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The room was very clean and it was very quiet and safe feeling. The staff was very friendly and everything we need was close by.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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Great hotel!

We will stay again!! The room was so clean, the beds were comfortable, perfect location!! Book this hotel; you won't be disappointed!!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023