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Island House Hotel

3.5 star property
Historic hotel with 2 restaurants and bars/lounges

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Exterior

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Hot tub
  • Bar
  • Air conditioning
  • 24/7 front desk

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6966 Main Street, Mackinac Island, MI, 49757
  • Mackinac Island Tourism Bureau
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Fort Mackinac
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • The Jewel at the Grand Hotel
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Mackinac Island, MI (MCD)
    ‪31 min walk‬

Room options

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Harbour View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
TV
Blackout curtains
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • 15 sq m
  • Harbour view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Traditional Room, 1 Queen Bed

Traditional Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
TV
Blackout curtains
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Harbour View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
TV
Blackout curtains
Sofa bed - double
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 28 sq m
  • Harbour view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms

Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
TV
Blackout curtains
2 bedrooms
Shower/bath combination
2 bathrooms
Private bathroom
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 8
  • 1 King Bed, 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds, Harbour View

Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds, Harbour View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
TV
Blackout curtains
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • 19 sq m
  • Harbour view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Premium Room, 2 Queen Beds, Harbour View

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
TV
Blackout curtains
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • 33 sq m
  • Harbour view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Traditional Room, 2 Queen Beds

Traditional Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
TV
Blackout curtains
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Deluxe Suite, 1 Bedroom | Living area

Deluxe Suite, 1 Bedroom

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 1 bedroom
  • Partial lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Economy Room, 1 Queen Bed (Stairs Only, Smallest Room, Dormered)

Economy Room, 1 Queen Bed (Stairs Only, Smallest Room, Dormered)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
TV
Blackout curtains
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, travel cot, free WiFi

Traditional Room, 2 Double Beds

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(14 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
TV
Blackout curtains
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed, Harbour View

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed, Harbour View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
TV
Blackout curtains
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • 15 sq m
  • Harbour view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Traditional Room, 1 King Bed

Traditional Room, 1 King Bed

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(30 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
TV
Blackout curtains
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Premium Suite, 1 Bedroom, Harbour View

Premium Suite, 1 Bedroom, Harbour View

Premium Suite, 1 Bedroom, Harbour View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Shower/bath combination
2 bathrooms
Private bathroom
  • 1 bedroom
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
TV
Blackout curtains
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

About the area

Mackinac Island

Island House Hotel places you in the centre of Mackinac Island, steps from Richard & Jane Manoogian Mackinac Art Museum and within a short 5-minute stroll of Ste. Anne Catholic Church. Highlights at this historic hotel include 2 restaurants, 2 bars/lounges and an indoor swimming pool. .The restaurant, 1852 Grill Room, serves American cuisine and is open for breakfast and dinner. Enjoy the Hot tub and pool loungers as well as access to bike hire. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas and a snack bar/deli. Each morning full breakfast is served between 8 AM and 10 AM. .Places within a short walk of this 3.5-property class Mackinac Island hotel include Mackinac Island Tourism Bureau and The Original Mackinac Island Butterfly House & Insect World.

What's nearby

  • Mackinac Island Tourism Bureau - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • The Original Mackinac Island Butterfly House & Insect World - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Fort Mackinac - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Arch Rock - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • The Jewel at the Grand Hotel - 10 min drive - 1.1 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Pink Pony - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Great Turtle Brewery - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Mary's Bistro Draught House - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Fort Mackinac Tea Room - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Seabiscuit Café - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Island House Hotel

Historic hotel with 2 restaurants and bars/lounges
Island House Hotel offers its guests an indoor pool and Access to hot tub. There are 2 restaurants on site, along with a nearby snack bar/deli. You can unwind with a drink at one of the 2 bars/lounges. Public spaces have free WiFi.

A terrace, gift shops/newsstands, and a garden are also featured at the historic Island House Hotel.

This 3.5-star Mackinac Island hotel is smoke free.

  • 94 guestrooms or units
  • 4 levels
  • 2 buildings
  • 2 dining venues
  • 2 bars or lounges
  • Built in 1852
  • Deli
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Gift shop
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Bellhop
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
Island House Hotel offers 94 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. Televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit and complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered on request and an iron/ironing board can be requested.

Awards and affiliations

The property is a member of Historic Hotels of America.

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 8 AM to 10 AM for a fee: USD 28.50 for adults and USD 17.10 for children
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • 2 restaurants
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • 1852 Grill Room
  • Ice House BBQ

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Hot tub
  • Indoor pool

Family friendly

  • Indoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Travel cot

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Proposal/romance packages

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In a state park
  • On a lake
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift (104 centimetre wide door)
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 4 floors
  • Built in 1852
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoke-free property
  • Victorian architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; check-in end time: midnight

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Guests must contact the property for discounted ferry transportation tickets from Mackinaw City or St. Ignace docks to Mackinac Island.

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between 21 October and 2 May.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for full breakfast: from approximately USD 28.50 for adults and from USD 17.10 for children

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express and Discover. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 10:00 PM

Property is also known as

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Island House Hotel
Island House Hotel Mackinac Island
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Island Hotel Mackinac
Island House Hotel Hotel
Island House Hotel Mackinac Island
Island House Hotel Hotel Mackinac Island

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Island House Hotel?

Island House Hotel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Does Island House Hotel have a pool?

Island House Hotel has an indoor pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying under the shade of an umbrella. The pool is open 9:00 AM to 10:00 PM.

What luxury perks are available at Island House Hotel?

Island House Hotel features an indoor pool, 1 hot tub and 2 restaurants.

Is Island House Hotel family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as children's meals and a picnic area, as well as travel cots in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that Island House Hotel is a hit with families.

Does Island House Hotel serve breakfast?

Yep, full brekkie is offered daily from 8 AM to 10 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Island House Hotel?

No, Island House Hotel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Island House Hotel?

Yep, you can grab a meal at Island House Hotel's onsite restaurant that serves American cuisine.

What time are check-in & check-out at Island House Hotel?

Check-in begins at 4 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at Island House Hotel?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Is there a golf course on site at Island House Hotel?

There isn't one on site, but The Jewel at the Grand Hotel is a short 17-minute walk away.

Island House Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 718 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 190 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 61 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 20 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 13 out of 1002 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful, coastal vibe. Great views, outdoor amenities, and right down the street from the Pink Pony.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Beth M

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carol

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was so easy to get to everything from here.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Cindy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities
We booked our room 6 weeks in advance- we got a first floor room across from the opened linen closet and our window faced the men cutting logs for the fireplaces. In addition, the room and bathroom was very small and the sink was in the small bedroom. But, why we rated the facility low was because of the room location and noise.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Mary Beth

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brett

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very unique and quaint experience to stay here.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Janet

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful facility
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

Renee

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Danielle, Dearborn

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved our stay and can’t wait to go back again. Everything was perfect.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Renet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice just a little bit out of the mix of thing. Great pool and hot tub. Like the out door fires at night. The porch was also very nice to sit and watch the people and water
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The only issue we had any problem with is the elevator doesn’t go to the 4 th floor so we had to carry our luggage down which was challenging.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Rosemary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Why did I say good overall when giving other areas 5 stars.? It is in an excellent location and the staff were fabuous. The grounds are beautiful! It's just that for this much $ per room, the amemities (towels, bath products, glassware (not), room temp control) are not 5 star. The restaurant server was excelent but don't bother paying for the keylime tart. Did like the coffee in the morning and the fudge at night.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Melanie

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

Nice place, not sure I would come back.

The hotel is historic and lovely with a great location. The porch and firepits were great. The lobby is warm and welcoming. The room was small but clean but it was VERY loud. The first night, kids playing in the hallways, knocking on doors til after 2am when i called and asked to please help us and then at 7am, we were awakened by the cleaning staff slamming into our door making their way to other rooms yesterday, today shampooing carpets. If you would like to sleep in or get some rest on your getaway, this is not the place to stay. The front desk was apologetic but I feel like 7am is too early to be waking guests. (obviously they did not cause the kids to run around, they did help when I called) It is a pricey stay for so little quiet.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Comfort, Convenience & Quality

Our Island House stay was perfect! The location couldn’t be better…within walking distance of shops, restaurants & state park hiking trails. The hotel also had the best prices in town for bike rental & Casey, who rents the hotel’s bikes was friendly & accommodating! The 1852 Grill Room had the absolute best prime rib we’ve ever tasted!! All in all we would highly recommend The Island House Hotel.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Jenny

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location, beautiful views!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

cathy

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great location, close to town. The staff was pleasent and very friendly. This is a great place to stay while on the island.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dianne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

Austin

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Not Worth the Price - Needs Major Updates Despite Recent Renovations I recently stayed at the Island House Hotel on Mackinac Island and was disappointed with my experience. The hotel was renovated in 2021, but it seems they cut corners and didn’t fully remodel. Although the staff was incredibly friendly and tried to make my stay better with a room upgrade, the facilities themselves need significant improvement. The bed in my room was extremely uncomfortable, squeaky, and seemed very old—like it hadn’t been updated.The linens were stained, and the outdated bathtub was in need of a refresh. While I appreciated the 24/7 water and coffee in the lobby and the kindness of the staff, it didn’t make up for the noisy environment and lack of in-room phones, which made it difficult to contact the front desk about issues. Overall, although the staff was wonderful, the hotel doesn’t justify its price without more thorough upgrades. I wouldn’t recommend staying here until they address these issues.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Gwynn

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I really liked that it was one of the hotels that took the luggage from the ferry without us having to make special arrangements. I didn't give it 5 stars because of a couple of things. They closed one of the restaurants for the season so that limited dining options. And 2, the bathroom. I've stayed in historic old hotels before, and even the most basic room had a beautiful, functional bathroom. This room had a tiny and very cheap bathroom. The tub/shower was one of the one piece, molded plastic things. Very tacky. There was no slip protection in the tub and I almost slipped and fell in the tub a number of times. The room was so small that the door(opening inwards) almost touched the front of the toilet. We had to straddle the toilet to open the door. The toilet paper was so cheap we were raw by the end of our stay. The sink area (which was in the bedroom area( was tiny and very close to the bed, making it intrusive to use when someone was sleeping the bed. And finally there were only wood blinds on the window. No curtains or shade. Very bad if you were up late because we were awakened at the crack of dawn. The staff at this hotel was absolutely amazing. Everyone we interacted with from the front desk to the restaurant was friendly, helpful, and gave excellent service. For the price they really need to work on those bathrooms.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ernest

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We love the beautiful historic feel to this hotel. It is welcoming and homey while feeling updated. Love the fall, Halloween decorations!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024