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Mackinaw Budget Inn

2.0 star property
Motel with free parking, a short walk to Mackinaw City Ferry Terminal

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Front of property
Indoor pool, outdoor pool
Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Aerial view
Children’s play area – outdoor
Located near Lake Michigan, Mackinaw Budget Inn offers family-friendly amenities like a playground and two pools. Guests enjoy free WiFi, coffee in the lobby, and parking. Its convenient location near Mackinaw City Ferry Terminal earns consistent praise from visitors.

Reviews

6.6 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included
The current price is NZ$100
includes taxes & fees
7 Oct - 8 Oct

Room options

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Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

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

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Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Deluxe Double Room, Multiple Beds

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

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Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

1 King, In Room Jacuzzi

Highlights

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

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Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds

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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Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Suite, 2 Bedrooms (Jacuzzi)

Highlights

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

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

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

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

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
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About the area

Map
138 Old US 31, Mackinaw City, MI, 49701

What's nearby

  • Mackinaw City Ferry Terminal - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Mackinaw City Dock - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Mackinaw Bridge Museum - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Old Mackinac Point Lighthouse - 2 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Headlands International Dark Sky Park - 6 min drive - 5.5 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Keyhole Bar & Grill - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Dixie Saloon - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Wienerlicious - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Darrow's Family Restaurant - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬15 min walk

About this property

Mackinaw Budget Inn

Motel near Mackinaw City Ferry Terminal
Mackinaw Budget Inn provides amenities, such as a terrace and a playground. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • An indoor pool and an outdoor pool
  • Free self-parking
  • Access to a nearby indoor pool, an off-lead area and coffee/tea in reception
  • A vending machine, tour/ticket information and smoke-free property
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

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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

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

Family friendly

  • 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
  • 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

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

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

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

There is no front desk at this property
The check-in location differs from the property location; go to: [146 Old Us 31, Mackinaw City, MI 49701]
The host will greet guests on arrival
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 19 October and 9 May.

Access methods

Host will greet you

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
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.

How much does it cost to stay at Mackinaw Budget Inn?

As of 6 Oct 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Mackinaw Budget Inn on 7 Oct 2025 start from NZ$99.82, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

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. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

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?

Situated in Mackinaw City, this motel is within a 10-minute walk of Edgewater Beach and Mackinaw City Ferry Terminal. Lake Huron and Mackinaw Crossings are also within 1 mile (2 km).

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Mackinaw Budget Inn Reviews

Reviews

6.6
Rating 10 - Excellent. 99 out of 543 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 161 out of 543 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 127 out of 543 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 81 out of 543 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 75 out of 543 reviews

7.0/10

Cleanliness

7.2/10

Staff & service

5.8/10

Amenities

6.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Kathleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was clean and close to the highway.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Patricia

Liked: Staff & service
Convenient location. Nice Staff
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Beverly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The young gents that checked me in was awesome
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Teresa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean. Staff was polite and helpful. Nearby town, but not too noisy from traffic.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Sara

Ok stay, served is purpose.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Paulette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Cclean room. Comfortable bed. Great pillows. Quiet and happy staff. I would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shannon L.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Check in was quick and easy. They handed us coupons for dining a 2 gift certificates to the local arcade. Our room was clean, bathroom was clean and overall it felt safe and was quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Harral

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Simple clean room for a good price. My only complant was a slow draining tub.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Burt

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Only one towel in bath, no wash cloth.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Justin

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness
It was a nice room but my water was brown….. and the jacuzzi was dirty. Called to get it fixed and when I got back to the hotel my water was still nasty…
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I got what I paid for. Great for the price.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location and reasonably priced
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Rebecca

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Area around the motel was dirty and run down. Having to go to another establishment to check in was odd. Sheets on the bed were not the correct size and you can feel the springs in the beds.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Kelsey

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room we booked online was not what we received, when asking the front desk they said that was Expedia’s fault. When checking into to room the lights didn’t work and there were dead bugs on the bathroom floor. Definitely outdated.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Jignesh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very enjoyable
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jaclyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location and sraff we're awesome
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

Sharon

Rooms not kept up very well it was clean but felt run down. The pictures were very misleading on the internet.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Robin

Room was decent, location great. Older hotel, office located in hotel next door.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Kristine

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
The area in front of our room was a playground area, not a parking lot. So we were lost looking for our room at 11pm. Our hotel did not have an open lobby, you actually had to check in at an adjoining hotel. No breakfast. It was small and a little dirty. There wasn’t a luggage rack or dresser to put our luggage on. The bathroom counter didn’t abutt the wall, so our toothbrush fell to the floor in this area. Gross!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Jason

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

Bit pricey but not a roach motel

Expensive but what was left for hotels in the area. Clean enough for a motel, but kind of small.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

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

2/10 Terrible

Polly

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I do not recommend this property to anyone. Check in was a 45 minute process. I booked a king bed room tried to put me in a queen. Moved us to a property 2 hotels over. The pool was green. The bare minimum of attention is put to maintaining the property. It is rundown and unsafe. The condition of the pools should be reported to the county health department.
The blow dryer
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Michelle

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a scam. The number provided for the property was incorrect. The number for the property on its website was also incorrect. I contacted who I thought was the front desk and they said that there was no such place. They said I did not have a reservation. We ended up driving an additional six hours that night to find lodging. This was supposed to be a halfway point in our journey. I am contacting my financial institution and the Better Business Bureau
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

rebecca

Cheaper than most Mackinaw motels. Bed was comfortable. Short bike ride to downtown.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Dennis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Older property, but the room was clean and quiet, beds were good. Three motels next door share a common front desk.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024