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Mackinac Lodge

Property class: 2

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A bathroom with a large bathtub, a mirror, a sink with two faucets, and a chair.
A multi-story motel with a central staircase, wooden exterior, and balconies.
A swimming pool with blue lounge chairs and a flagpole with an American flag.
A modern bathroom with a large bathtub, a wooden vanity, and a blue chair.
A reception desk with framed certificates on the wall.

Reviews

6.8 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Spa pool
  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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716 S Huron Ave, Mackinaw City, MI, 49701
  • Place, Edgewater Beach
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Mackinaw Crossings
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Mackinaw Manor Haunted Mansion
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Airport, Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional)
    ‪20 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Classic Room

A room with two beds, wooden walls, a framed picture, and two wall-mounted lamps.

Classic Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Basic Room

A bedroom with a bed, a wooden dresser, a television, and a mirror on the wall.

Basic Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the area

Mackinaw City

At Mackinac Lodge you'll be within a short 5-minute stroll of Lake Huron and Mackinaw City Ferry Terminal. Highlights at this hotel include a free water park, free self-parking and Access to hot tub. .Enjoy the gym, sauna and seasonal outdoor swimming pool. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas, a 24-hour front desk and a vending machine. .With a stay at this Mackinaw City hotel, you'll be 4.9 km (3.1 mi) from Lake Michigan.

What's nearby

  • Edgewater Beach - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Mackinaw Crossings - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Mackinaw Manor Haunted Mansion - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Mackinaw Bridge Museum - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Old Mackinac Point Lighthouse - 3 min drive - 3.3 km

Getting around

  • Mackinac Island, MI (MCD) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Keyhole Bar & Grill - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Clyde's Drive-In - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Dixie Saloon - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Wienerlicious - ‬16 min walk

About this property

Mackinac Lodge

Mackinac Lodge offers its guests a complimentary water park, a hot tub, and a sauna. WiFi is free in public spaces. A seasonal outdoor pool, a fitness centre, and a vending machine are also featured at Mackinac Lodge. Self parking is free. You'll have access to the indoor pool at a partner property.
  • 46 guestrooms or units
  • Front desk (24 hours)
Mackinac Lodge offers 46 accommodations with air conditioning. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 25+ Mbps). Housekeeping is provided on request.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Things to do

  • Free water park
  • Gym
  • Hot tub
  • Indoor pool (guest access)
  • Sauna
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Access to nearby indoor pool
  • Fenced pool
  • Free water park access
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping on request

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Towels provided

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 50.00 per accommodation (varies based on length of stay)
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Payment types

  • American Express
  • Discover
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

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 50.00 per accommodation (varies based on length of 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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
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, Discover and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • The seasonal pool will open on 26 May and close on 23 September.

Property is also known as

Mackinac Lodge Hotel
Mackinac Lodge Mackinaw City
Mackinac Lodge Hotel Mackinaw City

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Mackinac Lodge?

Mackinac Lodge offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at Mackinac Lodge?

Yep, Mackinac Lodge has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Mackinac Lodge?

Yep, Mackinac Lodge is a short 7-minute walk from Edgewater Beach.

Does Mackinac Lodge have a pool?

Mackinac Lodge has a seasonal outdoor pool. The pool is open from May 26 to September 23.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Mackinac Lodge?

No, Mackinac Lodge does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Mackinac Lodge?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Mackinac Lodge Reviews

Reviews

6.8
Rating 10 - Excellent. 48 out of 199 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 53 out of 199 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 43 out of 199 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 34 out of 199 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 21 out of 199 reviews

6.6/10

Cleanliness

7.6/10

Staff & service

6.8/10

Amenities

6.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Mackinaw Lodge/Cabins is always nice and affordable, very clean rooms and enjoy staying there.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great rate, great place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
It was great to have the water park, the front office they were very friendly and thoughtful.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Liked the location and lodge interior.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Comfy beds, rooms were nice
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
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6/10 Okay

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pet friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The motel rooms were good for a short stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
My husband and I stayed in a room at the lodge and were pleasantly surprised by the cozy cabin decor. The warmth and charm of the room gave our vacation a true getaway feeling.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was close to the tourist shops and restaurants
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel with free admission to the water park next-door walking distance from everything it’s just really great weekend
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
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8/10 Good

Good location
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were well taken care of and was very clean plus the staff was friendly
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful room, friendly staff. Will definitely be back!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was nice and clean, right across tge street from the ferry too.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
the beds were comfortable with nice extra pillows everything was nice
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Liked that it was close to everything.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022
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10/10 Excellent

stayed for 1 night. perfect location.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022
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8/10 Good

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

Great, comfy hotel right by beach

It was a great stay. Only issue was the bathroom light bulb started to go out during our second day.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice

Very good would stay again
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms were a good size
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location across the street from ferry to island, properties share amenities so laundry & water park walkable and free
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Check in staff was awesome and helpful! Got a first floor room which we appreciated!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
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6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Clean and conveniently located. Walls are a wee thin and the wireless is spotty, but overall an okay place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Decent pricing. Walkable to everything
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff is always accommodating and allows us to check in early year after year. The rooms are in excellent quality. They are very informative at the front desk about events, tours, shuttles, ferries. Always a pleasure to stay there.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024