Overlooking the shores of Lake Michigan, Waterfront Inn - Mackinaw City offers a cozy retreat. Gather around the firepit, take a dip in the indoor pool or try your hand at games in the arcade. With helpful staff and express check-in and out options available, this hotel is perfect for families.
Reviews
5.45.4 out of 10
Popular amenities
Pool
Non-smoking
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Free WiFi
Free parking
Main amenities (9)
Housekeeping (on request)
On the beach
Indoor pool
Meeting rooms
Air conditioning
Arcade/games room
Vending machine
Picnic area
Tour/ticket assistance
Feel at home (6)
2 bedrooms
Private bathroom
Television
Arcade/games room
Free self-parking
Indoor swimming pools
The current price is HK$382
HK$382
HK$425 total
includes taxes & fees
24 Aug - 25 Aug
Room options
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Superior Cabin
Highlights
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
TV
2 bedrooms
Private bathroom
2 bedrooms
Lake view
Sleeps 6
1 Queen Bed, 2 Twin Beds and 1 Queen Futon
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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Lake View
Highlights
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
TV
2 bedrooms
Private bathroom
Cable channels
28 sq m
Lake view
Sleeps 4
1 King Bed
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Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Lake View
Highlights
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
TV
2 bedrooms
Private bathroom
Cable channels
28 sq m
Lake view
Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds
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Family Room
Highlights
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
TV
2 bedrooms
Private bathroom
Cable channels
28 sq m
Sleeps 7
3 Queen Beds
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Basic Room
Highlights
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
TV
2 bedrooms
Private bathroom
Cable channels
28 sq m
Sleeps 3
1 Double Bed
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Cabin
Highlights
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
TV
Sofa bed
2 bedrooms
Sleeps 6
2 Queen Beds and 1 Queen Sofa Bed
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Deluxe Suite, Lake View
Highlights
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
TV
2 bedrooms
Private bathroom
Cable channels
Lake view
Sleeps 7
2 King Beds
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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Courtyard View
Highlights
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
TV
2 bedrooms
Private bathroom
Cable channels
28 sq m
Sleeps 5
2 Queen Beds
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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Courtyard View
Highlights
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
TV
2 bedrooms
Private bathroom
Cable channels
28 sq m
Sleeps 3
1 Queen Bed
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Luxury Cabin
Highlights
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
TV
2 bedrooms
Private bathroom
2 bedrooms
Lake view
Sleeps 6
1 Queen Bed, 2 Twin Beds and 1 Queen Futon
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Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Lakeside
Highlights
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
TV
2 bedrooms
Private bathroom
Cable channels
28 sq m
Lake view
Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds
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Mackinaw City Ferry Terminal - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
Mackinaw City Dock - 2 min drive - 2.2 km
Mackinaw Bridge Museum - 2 min drive - 2.2 km
Old Mackinac Point Lighthouse - 3 min drive - 2.9 km
Headlands International Dark Sky Park - 7 min drive - 5.9 km
Getting around
Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional) - 29 min drive
Mackinac Island, MI (MCD) - 32 min drive
Restaurants
Keyhole Bar & Grill - 19 min walk
Dixie Saloon - 20 min walk
Wienerlicious - 2 min drive
Starbucks - 16 min walk
Darrow's Family Restaurant
About this property
Waterfront Inn - Mackinaw City
When you stay at Waterfront Inn - Mackinaw City, you'll be in a great location, within a short 10-minute walk of Lake Huron and Mackinaw City Ferry Terminal. Guests can enjoy the indoor pool, or take advantage of nearby hiking/biking trails. Also, Lake Michigan and Headlands International Dark Sky Park are within a short drive. Fellow travellers love the helpful staff.
Languages
English
At a glance
DONE
Hotel size
90 rooms
DONE
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Express check-in/out available
Minimum check-in age – 18
Check-out time is 11 AM
Contactless check-out
DONE
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
DONE
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
DONE
Pets
Pets allowed*
Service animals welcome
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING
Parking
Free on-site self-parking
DONE
Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
What to do
On the beach
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Horse riding nearby
Fishing nearby
Working away
Meeting rooms
Services
Tour/ticket assistance
Facilities
5 buildings/towers
Picnic area
An indoor pool
Arcade/games room
Firepit
Outdoor furniture
Room amenities
Be entertained
43-inch TV
Cable TV channels
Home comfort
Air conditioning and heating
Sleep well
2 bedrooms
Soundproofed rooms
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Shower only
Free toiletries
Towels
Stay connected
Free WiFi
Food and drink
Mini fridge
More
Housekeeping (on request)
Fees & policies
Children & extra beds
Cots/infant beds are available for USD 10.0 per day
Rollaway beds are available for USD 20.0 per day
Pets
Service animals exempt from fees
Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 25.00 per accommodation, per stay
Policies
This property does not have lifts.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover
Also known as
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Frequently asked questions
Does Waterfront Inn - Mackinaw City offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Waterfront Inn - Mackinaw City does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Is there a pool at Waterfront Inn - Mackinaw City?
Yes, there's an indoor pool.
Are pets allowed at Waterfront Inn - Mackinaw City?
Yes, pets are welcome. There's a charge of USD 25.00 per accommodation, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.
Is parking offered on site at Waterfront Inn - Mackinaw City?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Waterfront Inn - Mackinaw City?
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is 11 AM. Express check-in and check-out and contactless check-out are available.
Is there an on-site casino at Waterfront Inn - Mackinaw City?
No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Kewadin Casino - St. Ignace (16-min drive) is nearby.
What is there to do at Waterfront Inn - Mackinaw City and nearby?
Have fun with nearby activities such as fishing, hiking and horse riding. Enjoy a swim in the indoor pool or use the hotel's other amenities, which include an arcade and a picnic area.
What's the area around Waterfront Inn - Mackinaw City like?
Waterfront Inn - Mackinaw City is in the heart of Mackinaw City, a short 4-minute walk from Lake Huron and 8 minutes' walk from Mackinaw City Ferry Terminal.
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Waterfront Inn - Mackinaw City Reviews
Reviews
5.4
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5.6/10
Cleanliness
6.4/10
Staff & service
4.8/10
Amenities
4.8/10
Property conditions & facilities
5.2/10
Eco-friendliness
Popular mentions
Room
Bed
Beach
Bathroom
Service staff
Lake
Hot Tub
View
Toilet
Water
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
4 Aug 2025
Would stay again.
Cindy
Cindy, 3-night trip
10/10 Excellent
6 Aug 2025
Nice place to stay in Mackinaw city
Lance
Lance, 2-night trip
10/10 Excellent
1 Aug 2025
Good, inexpensive, all I needed for an overnight stay in transit.
Joseph
Joseph, 1-night trip
8/10 Good
27 Jul 2025
Beautiful sandy beach, fireworks at night, nice view and nice people, clean room on beach (deluxe)
Kristie
Kristie, 1-night trip
8/10 Good
12 Aug 2025
rooms were clean, beachfront had trash here and there
Marty
Marty, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
16 Jul 2025
If you are there for the beach, its perfect
Susan
Susan, 1-night trip
8/10 Good
28 Jul 2025
Staff is amazing.
Katherine
Katherine, 3-night trip
10/10 Excellent
1 Aug 2025
I liked the view
Jenna
Jenna, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
26 Jun 2025
Friendly staff, easy walk to ferry
tammy
tammy, 1-night trip
6/10 Okay
11 Aug 2025
It was ok for a last minute over night stay. Was very out dated.
Lesa
Lesa, 1-night trip
6/10 Okay
13 Jul 2025
The motel is old, but the room was very clean. Towels were very clean.
Susan
Susan, 1-night trip
8/10 Good
29 Jun 2025
This place was great for what it was. The only thing was there were little ants kind of by the shower, but otherwise everything was clean, staff was easy, and the location is amazing.
Mia
Mia, 1-night trip
6/10 Okay
5 Aug 2025
The room was clean and adequate but the bed was very uncomfortable. Would have been nice to have a small coffee maker available. For the cost I didn't expect much more.
Ron
Ron, 3-night trip
2/10 Terrible
26 Jul 2025
Online shown as a beach side nice newer looking hotel. When arrived it looked to be a rundown motel 6. Called to hope for a possible refund and did not even check in and they refused and kept the full price of the room.
Thomas
Thomas, 1-night trip
2/10 Terrible
11 Aug 2025
Nothing
Joe
Joe, 1-night trip
4/10 Poor
3 Aug 2025
Bed was extra firm, cable did not work properly and the air conditioning unit was extremely loud and not that cold. It was an okay hotel, but not worth the price.
Rebecca
Rebecca, 1-night trip
4/10 Poor
28 Jul 2025
No help no breakfast by the water dirty
Juanita
Juanita, 2-night trip
8/10 Good
7 Aug 2025
Picture is incorrect -we get room in motel facility,
advertised picture is only for 3 houses rest is motel, not nice
EUGENIJUS
EUGENIJUS, 4-night trip
6/10 Okay
10 Aug 2025
It room was not clean. Couldn't enjoy the pool cause it was dirty.
Dixie
Dixie, 2-night trip
2/10 Terrible
12 Jul 2025
Pay a little more and sleep in a bed without bugs.
Trevor
Trevor, 1-night trip
6/10 Okay
1 Aug 2025
Truly the only issue I had with this place, considering it’s a pit stop, was the bed. Hard as a darn rock. Come on guys. It’s 2025 lol otherwise it was perfect for what we needed it for!
Shelby
Shelby, 2-night trip
6/10 Okay
4 Aug 2025
Our room was clean, but the decor was dated. There was too much in the room which made it feel very crowded. My kids used the pool. They didn't stay long stating it did not seem very clean (older kids, I didn't see it). It served our needs of a place to stay for one night, but it would not be my choice for a extended stay.
Stephanie
Stephanie, 1-night trip
2/10 Terrible
10 Jul 2025
Very duty dusty bugs I will never stay there again. Don’t stay there.
Milagros
Milagros, 2-night trip
2/10 Terrible
26 Jul 2025
Paid $250 for a room that has not been updated since it was built. Owners have not reinvested a dime. Beach area is weed area. No perks here at all, I would not recommend this place.