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Mackinaw Budget Inn
2.0 star property

Family-friendly motel with free water park access and seasonal outdoor pool
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Mackinaw Budget Inn

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Aerial view
Indoor pool, outdoor pool, open 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM, pool loungers
Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Deluxe Double Room, Multiple Beds
Indoor spa tub

Overview of Mackinaw Budget Inn

Reviews
6.6

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included
  • Air conditioning

Your area essentials

138 Old US 31, Mackinaw City, MI, 49701
  • Popular LocationMackinaw City Ferry Terminal9 min walk
  • Popular LocationMackinaw City Dock18 min walk
  • Popular LocationOld Mackinac Point Lighthouse2 min drive
  • AirportPellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional)28 min drive
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Room options

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

cleanliness

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Suite, 2 Bedrooms (Jacuzzi)

cleanliness

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
2 bedrooms
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

cleanliness

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Deluxe Double Room, Multiple Beds

cleanliness

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Double Beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

cleanliness

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

1 King, In Room Jacuzzi

cleanliness

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds

cleanliness

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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About the area

Mackinaw City

Mackinaw Budget Inn is located in Mackinaw City. Mackinaw City Ferry Terminal and The Jewel at the Grand Hotel are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Lake Huron and Lake Michigan. Travelling with kids? Consider Animal Tracks Adventure Golf and Spy Quest Laser Maze. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing and downhill skiing, or try out other outdoor activities such as snowmobiling.

What's nearby

  • Mackinaw City Ferry Terminal - 9 min walk
  • Mackinaw City Dock - 18 min walk
  • Colonial Michilimackinac Park - 2 min drive
  • Old Mackinac Point Lighthouse - 2 min drive
  • Headlands International Dark Sky Park - 7 min drive

Getting around

  • Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's - 11 min drive
  • Keyhole Bar & Grill - 19 min walk
  • Dixie Saloon - 19 min walk
  • Wienerlicious - 20 min walk
  • Darrow's Family Restaurant - 2 min drive

About this property

Mackinaw Budget Inn

Family-friendly motel near Lake Michigan
Mackinaw Budget Inn is located close to Mackinaw City Ferry Terminal, and provides free water park access, a terrace and a playground. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • A seasonal outdoor pool and an indoor pool, with sunloungers
  • Free self-parking
  • Access to a nearby indoor pool, smoke-free property and an off-lead area
  • A vending machine, tour/ticket information and motorised watercraft on-site
Room features
All guest rooms at Mackinaw Budget Inn offer comforts, such as air conditioning, in addition to
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with baths or showers and free toiletries
  • 32-inch flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Fridges, coffee/tea makers and housekeeping

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Free water park
  • Indoor pool
  • Indoor pool (guest access)
  • Outdoor pool
  • Personal motorised watercraft
  • Playground

Family friendly

  • Free water park access
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Indoor pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground

Conveniences

  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets on request
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping on request
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • 2 floors
  • Building
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

The check-in location differs from the property location; to check in, go to Thunderbird Inn
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 11:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between 1 November and 15 May.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 25.00 per pet, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total pets
Pets cannot be left unattended
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property on the number on the booking confirmation
An off-lead area is available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 40 per night.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 25.00 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 40 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
The seasonal pool will be open from 01 July to 02 July
Pool access available from 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

Mackinaw Budget
Mackinaw Budget Inn
Mackinaw Budget Inn Motel
Mackinaw Budget Inn Mackinaw City
Mackinaw Budget Inn Motel Mackinaw City

Frequently asked questions

Does Mackinaw Budget Inn have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool and an outdoor pool. Pool access is from 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM.

Is Mackinaw Budget Inn pet-friendly?

Yes, Mackinaw Budget Inn allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total). There's a fee of USD 25.00 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Mackinaw Budget Inn?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Mackinaw Budget Inn?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Mackinaw Budget Inn?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Where is Mackinaw Budget Inn located?

This family-friendly Mackinaw City motel is within a 15-minute walk of Mackinaw City Ferry Terminal and Lake Huron. Animal Tracks Adventure Golf and Spy Quest Laser Maze are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Mackinaw Budget Inn Reviews

Reviews

6.6
Rating 10 - Excellent. 85 out of 480 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 139 out of 480 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 112 out of 480 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 77 out of 480 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 67 out of 480 reviews" "

7.0/10

Cleanliness

7.0/10

Staff & service

5.6/10

Amenities

6.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Gordon

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean quiet had fridge micro coffee maker.Nice firm beds.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Mackinaw Budget Motel
I had a very enjoyable stay. The room was clean and the staff were very accommodating. I would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Holly

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The staff was so nice. Loved my dtay
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rosezotta

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nathan

Travelled with family
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Brittany

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
room was clean and good location for traveling with pet. lighting in the room was terrible and some of the electrical outlets need replaced. staff was pleasant.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff. I even got complimentary fudge
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

Deekshitha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great value for the price
It was a quick stay and the room Had a nice old school Feel to it. I liked it and would stay again. The price for the room was very well worth it.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023