The Original Mackinac Island Butterfly House & Insect World - 7 min walk
The Jewel at the Grand Hotel - 13 min walk
Arch Rock - 19 min walk
Getting around
Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional) - 76 min drive
Mackinac Island, MI (MCD) - 178 min drive
Sault Ste. Marie, MI (CIU-Chippewa County Intl.) - 29 miles/46.6 km
Restaurants
Pink Pony - 1 min walk
Mary's Bistro Draught House - 4 min walk
The Wild Blueberry - 28 min drive
Fort Mackinac Tea Room - 4 min walk
Mackinac Grille - 27 min drive
About this property
Chippewa Hotel Waterfront
Enjoy your visit to Mackinac Island with a stay at Chippewa Hotel Waterfront.
At a glance
Hotel size
57 rooms
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age – 18
Check-out time is 11:00 AM
Restrictions related to your trip
Check COVID-19 restrictions
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
Pets
Pets not allowed
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
No on-site parking
Property amenities
Travelling with children
Childcare in room (surcharge)
Facilities
Hot tub
Room amenities
Be entertained
Flat-screen television
Cable TV channels
Home comfort
Heating
Ceiling fan
Coffee/tea maker
Iron/ironing board
Window screens
Sleep well
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow-top mattress
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Bath or shower
Designer toiletries
Hairdryer
Towels
Toilet paper
Stay connected
Free weekday newspapers
Free WiFi
Free local calls
More
Daily housekeeping
Fees & policies
Children & extra beds
In-room babysitting is available for an extra charge
Policies
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Also known as
Chippewa Hotel Waterfront Mackinac Island
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Frequently asked questions
Are pets allowed at Chippewa Hotel Waterfront?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Chippewa Hotel Waterfront?
Sorry, there's no on-site parking at Chippewa Hotel Waterfront.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Chippewa Hotel Waterfront?
You can check in starting at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.
Is there an on-site casino at Chippewa Hotel Waterfront?
No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Kewadin Casino - St. Ignace (7.8 mi) is nearby.
What is there to do at Chippewa Hotel Waterfront and nearby?
Chippewa Hotel Waterfront has 1 hot tub.
What's the area around Chippewa Hotel Waterfront like?
Chippewa Hotel Waterfront is a short 1-minute walk from Lake Huron and 5 minutes' walk from Fort Mackinac.
Chippewa Hotel Waterfront Reviews
Reviews
9.4
Exceptional
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9.6/10
Cleanliness
9.6/10
Staff & service
9.0/10
Amenities
9.4/10
Property conditions & facilities
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
26 October 2020
The Chippewa.
Under the COVID umbrella we couldn’t have asked for a better Hotel experience. Great view. Great staff. Loved our time here. See you next year!
Jessica
Jessica, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
20 October 2020
A must once in a lifetime place to visit. This island is so peaceful and a lot of history.
Shirley
Shirley, 2-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
19 October 2020
Nancy
Nancy, 2-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
1 August 2020
Janet
Janet, 3-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
31 July 2020
Vanessa
Vanessa, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
21 July 2020
Charlie
Charlie, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
2 August 2019
Great place to stay on Mackinac Island
We stayed at the Chippewa to celebrate my daughter's 21 st birthday! It was a lot of fun. We had 4 rooms and most of them were comfortable. The hot tub was awesome!
Cheryl
Cheryl, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
2 August 2019
Verified traveller
1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
30 May 2019
Verified traveller
1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
29 May 2019
Verified traveller
1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
28 May 2019
Penny
Penny, 1-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
28 May 2019
Verified traveller
1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
14 May 2018
Great location on the main street
The Chippewa Hotel Waterfront is charming. It has a great restaurant and is home of the Pink Pony.
Robert
Robert, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
14 October 2017
Best room ever!
We were so extremely pleased with our room we would like to make it an annual trip and would love to have the same room! It was roomy, clean and great view!! It all said it was the best room we've ever had!!
Patti
Patti, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
11 October 2017
Wonderful stay
We have stayed at different places on the island and we liked this the best. Rooms are comfy and location is great. If you want off the beaten path, not the place for you. There is street or boat noise but never too loud for us.
kris
kris, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
11 October 2017
We had an amazing time at the Chippewa! The Pink Pony was a blast! Breakfast by the waterfront was amazing and the staff were super helpful!
Heidi
Heidi, 1-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
10 October 2017
Loved everything about the hotel... until we tried to sleep!
We had a room facing the main street. Very noisy!
Poor soundproofing. We heard voices much of the night. From loud revelers when the bar closed to the men talking loudly at 3:00 am, while hosing off the street.
Would rate a 5 but for the noisy night and terrible night of sleep!
Glenn
Glenn, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
6 October 2017
the first room we were in was awful and they had no other vacancies but we did upgrade to a new available room the next night. It was quite a bit more expensive but lovely. the first room, 319 had a tilt where you couldn't even sleep in the beds comfortably. Very small.
Jacalyn
Jacalyn, 2-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
28 September 2017
Bike riding
The island is magical
Verified traveller
1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
12 August 2017
Andrew
Andrew, 2-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
1 July 2017
Perfect Stay
The room was great and very clean. Love the Pink Pony store! I was on the island for 15 minutes and my first purchase was from the Pink Pony. It was a perfect vacation.
Kathleen
Kathleen, 2-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
30 May 2017
The location is great and the room we had was very bright and cheerful. The hotel staff and restaurant staff were great. Good food at the restaurant. Will stay here again the next time we get to the island.
Richard
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
26 May 2017
Best in Mackinac Island!
I thoroughly enjoyed my stay at the Chippewa. I will tell everyone to stay there. All staff went over and beyond in service and answering all my questions easily. I love your decor and beautiful views...street side(which I was) and lake side, where I ate breakfast every morning. I only hope that I can visit again.....
linda m.
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
25 May 2017
The room was a bit small, but very cozy and luxurious. The bed was very soft and comfortable, the amenities were excellent. A great view of the fort and governor's mansion were out the window as was Main Street. It was conveniently located with a five star restaurant downstairs along with the world famous "Pink Pony Bar". The off-season rates were very affordable and quite reasonable. Much less expensive than other hotels on the island of similar standings. The staff everywhere were delightful and the "Pink Pony" was a "MUST HAVE A DRINK IN before you die." Plus a gift shop FULL of "Pink Pony" souvenirs for folks of all ages. The lobby is a great place to sit and relax while you're waiting for your room or the ferry, or taking a break from fudge shopping. On a scale of 1-10, I'd give the Chippewa Hotel a 100. Best place I've stayed in 40 years of vacations.
chef
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
20 May 2017
Perfect
Chippewa did not disappoint. Especially loved the hot tub went in it both nights! Will definitely book again!