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Bell's Melody Motel

2.0 star property
Fun in the sand, near Mackinaw City Ferry Terminal

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Beach
Property grounds
Pool
Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds
Property grounds

Reviews

5.0 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included

Explore the area

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11460 W US 23, Mackinaw City, MI, 49701
  • Place, Mackinaw City Ferry Terminal
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Mackinaw City Dock
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Headlands International Dark Sky Park
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Airport, Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional)
    ‪24 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
TV
Fan
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
TV
Fan
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

About the area

Mackinaw City

Bell's Melody Motel places you steps from Lake Huron and within a 15-minute stroll of Mackinaw City Ferry Terminal. .This beach motel offers tour/ticket assistance and a vending machine. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .Attractions within a 10-minute drive of this Mackinaw City motel include Lake Michigan and Headlands International Dark Sky Park.
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What's nearby

  • Mackinaw City Ferry Terminal - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Mackinaw City Dock - 3 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Mackinaw Bridge Museum - 3 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Old Mackinac Point Lighthouse - 3 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Headlands International Dark Sky Park - 7 min drive - 6.2 km

Getting around

  • Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Keyhole Bar & Grill - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Dixie Saloon - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Wienerlicious - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Darrow's Family Restaurant - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Bell's Melody Motel

Fun in the sand, near Mackinaw City Ferry Terminal
As a guest of Bell's Melody Motel, you'll find a vending machine and tour/ticket assistance. The front desk is open around the clock. Free self parking is available. You'll have access to the indoor pool and outdoor pool at a partner property.

This Mackinaw City motel is smoke free.

  • 17 guestrooms or units
  • Tour and ticket information
  • No smoking on site
Bell's Melody Motel offers 17 air-conditioned accommodations with fans and blackout curtains. Televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include baths or showers. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/lorry parking on site

Things to do

  • Indoor pool (guest access)
  • Outdoor pool (guest access)

Family friendly

  • Access to nearby indoor pool
  • Access to nearby outdoor pool
  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Fan
  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
The check-in location differs from the property location; go to: [11416 US Highway 23, Mackinaw City, MI 49701]
The host will greet guests on arrival
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

  • Pets: USD 50 per pet, per stay
  • Only dogs are allowed
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

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.

  • Pet fee: USD 50 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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, debit cards and cash
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, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, Carte Blanche, debit cards and cash.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Bell's Melody Motel?

Bell's Melody Motel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at Bell's Melody Motel?

Yep, Bell's Melody Motel has a free self car park and free RV/bus/truck parking.

Are there any beaches close to Bell's Melody Motel?

Yep, Bell's Melody Motel is a short 6-minute walk from Edgewater Beach.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Bell's Melody Motel?

No, Bell's Melody Motel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Bell's Melody Motel?

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

Reviews

Bell's Melody Motel Reviews

5.0

5.4/10

Cleanliness

6.2/10

Staff & service

4.6/10

Amenities

4.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

4.8/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 36 out of 252 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 31 out of 252 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 41 out of 252 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 53 out of 252 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 91 out of 252 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Sue

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Beth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We ejoyed sitting on the porch outside the sliding glass door. Watching the water, the nridge and the boats transporting passengers to Mackinac Island. Three steps from the porch was a firepit and three steps from thay was the sandy beach. Very relaxing.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Suzan

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disgusting. Didn’t stay. Looked at two different rooms. Hotel wouldn’t refund. Disappointed that this hotel was even listed on Expedia. Expedia gave a $25.00 toward next booking, which is appreciated. Unfortunate experience.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Older property renovations in progress. Gentleman at the front desk was very nice and accommodating. Put us in a nicer part of the hotel that was already renovated. Pool could use a little bit of TLC. Didn't try it ,was quite dirty but did see them clean it the next day but didn't get a chance to enjoy it. Great place to stay right on the water. Worth the 69 bucks night
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place to go right off the beach very private
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Tammy

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Zach did a great job! Pools and hit tub not up to Par!! Needs lots of updating and cleaning.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Joshua

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

NASTY

Horrible. Sealing cracked and paint is literally falling as if there was at one point a leak. Lampshade barely holding onto the wire rim of the lamp. The WORST PART? tub WOULDNT DRAIN, which meant no showers or baths available. We had the room for 2 days, Waited 1.5 days for them to tell us the drain was fixed ONLY FOR IT TO IMMEDIATELY BACK UP. management said we would have to take up our issues with 3rd party booking agent. NEVER RETURNING TO THIS LOCATION.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Rachel, Macomb

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
No hot water, no wifi, no cable tv. The top blanket had stains on it that I removed it and I was scared to not wear shoes in the place. There were bugs smashed on the walls and I thought about leaving in the middle of the night it was so bad. The fromt desk people were nice but I would never stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

John

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I am all for a mom and pop motel. And I am aware that most places are closed for winter in this area but this place needs to be closed down , I'm actually not sure how they have passed or gotten away with staying op n. They own 4 motels in the area, when we arrived the signs said vacancy n $69 a night which we paid way more and even at $69 a night or is insane because this place is so ran down from chipping paint, old dirty nasty walls, had to sit sideways on the toilet because it's basically under the sink n the carpet does not look like it's been clean in years and was damp. There was one outlet in the whole tiny room with an extension cord, no amenities, and we were the only people even staying there. Now the pool are yes they advertised it.. well it's half indoor/outdoor and they do have a hot tub, that being said it's disgusting.. the staff were nice but other then that this place may have been a nice place 20 years ago but there has been 0 upkeep to the place.. do not waste your money at all to stay here it's that bad..
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Barbara, Niles

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
WE didn't like too much. Asked for a room in one of the properties they moved us to it. That room Had a bathtub that had a new tub insert but the corner had been broken off and you could see the old rusty tub. We stayed but will never go back and that's too bad because we have stayed there before. The first desk clerk that checked us in was nice but when we came back we had a different one and she became indignant. If anyone stays here check out your room first.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Dave

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Tena

Travelled with partner
Nice view of the bridge
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Sharity

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Terrible and very accomdating

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Jeffrey

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Towels , mattresses was comfortable, no WiFi , shower floor all busted , cracked flooring peeling up away from wall , rotted wasn’t worth what I paid ! need a partial refund ! Call the front desk 15 times and could no get thru , called emergency number and she said sh call but never got an answer and complained at front desk at check out.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gerald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Wife loved the retro vibes. The proximity to the lake. Great stay.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

David

Travelled with family
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Attempts at room upgrades poorly done. Beds had older, well used mattresses. Ice ands soda machines outside the room not working. Booked 2 nights, stayed one.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Older roadside motel that has been kept in reasonable condition. The room was simple and clean. The staff were very nice. The place is just what I wanted and expected.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Esther

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
it was right at the water. nice beach. staff was so nice and accomodating. put us in a different room that didnt smell like mold.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Barbara

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

10/10 Excellent

Marian

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The bathtub was really dirty in one of the rooms... the rest was as expected.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Erin

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Was on a motorcycle to find a gravel drive way. Dead bugs on the wall, air condition to small for the cottage, tv didn’t work, shower was at a height for someone 5 foot at most. Shower surrounded falling a part
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Tina

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The pictures online were not accurate of the room conditions. It gave us a place to lay our heads for the night, but that was it. The bathroom has not been maintained so it was old, broken, and dirty. The picnic table outside was broken in pieces laying on the ground and the beach front was full of garbage and debris. It says u see new management and it looks like they are trying to get things repaired but as of now it’s not there.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Jonathan

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Worst Motel in Mackinac

Room pictured was not the room received. Rooms were very dirty, pool was very dirty, no cable, no A/C, mold everywhere. We did not stay there.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Makayla

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Todd

Travelled with family, Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was pleasantly surprised. Not sure what we were getting to at first. They provided a free upgrade and the room we were provided with was recently remodeled and so was very clean. It was on the 2nd floor with a balcony overlooking the Lake (Huron) and the beach where some people were enjoying themselves. Didn't get a change to check out the indoor/outdoor pool.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024