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Mackinac Lake Trail Motel

2.5 star property
A peaceful retreat near Mackinac Bridge where travelers can relax in garden surroundings or take a refreshing swim in the seasonal pool

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Mackinac Lake Trail Motel is a charming base for exploring the area. It features a garden for quiet moments, a seasonal outdoor pool for cooling off, and bike rentals for local adventures. WiFi keeps guests connected, and many visitors mention the pleasant atmosphere.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

Room options

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Motel Room, 1 Queen Bed

Motel Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(16 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Deep-soaking bath
Satellite channels
  • 7 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
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About the area

Mackinaw City is home to Mackinac Lake Trail Motel. Haunted Theatre and Fort Mackinac are cultural highlights, and some of the area's notable landmarks include Mackinac Bridge and Mission Church. Mackinaw City Ferry Terminal and Arch Rock are two other places to visit that come recommended. Take the opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like hiking/biking trails. Visit our Mackinaw City travel guide
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9730 US Hwy 23, Mackinaw City, MI, 49701

What's nearby

  • Informative and fun for all ages. Watch sawmill demonstrations. Rock climbing, zip line, and hiking. Pack the bug spray.
    Historic Mill Creek Discovery Park
    10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • The Ferry Terminal for the craft plying between Mackinaw City and Mackinac Island Michigan
    Mackinaw City Ferry Terminal
    6 min drive - 5.2 km
  • The view from atop Fort Mackinac. The cannons get fired every day at set times. The fort also features other revolutionary war reenactments and musket firings. #MackinacIsland #Greatlakes #Cannon #Fort
    Fort Mackinac
    52 min drive - 18.4 km
  • Jack Pine Lumberjack Show
    20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Headlands International Dark Sky Park
    11 min drive - 10.2 km

Getting around

  • Mackinac Island, MI (MCD)
    35 min drive

Restaurants

  • Keyhole Bar & Grill
    6 min drive
  • Dixie Saloon
    6 min drive
  • Wienerlicious
    5 min drive
  • Darrow's Family Restaurant
    6 min drive
  • Starbucks
    5 min drive

About this property

Mackinac Lake Trail Motel

Motel near Mackinaw City Ferry Terminal
Located close to Mackinac Bridge, Mackinac Lake Trail Motel provides a garden and a playground. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this motel include:
  • A seasonal outdoor pool
  • Free self-parking
  • A bike on-site, tour/ticket information and smoke-free property
Room features
All guest rooms at Mackinac Lake Trail Motel offer comforts, such as air conditioning, in addition to

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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
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Playground
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Playground
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Guest services

  • No housekeeping service
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Towels provided

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 10 PM
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
The check-in location differs from the property location; go to: [Mackinaw Mill Creek Camping, 9730 US Hwy 23, Mackinaw City]
Guests will receive an email within 7 days before arrival with check-in instructions; access will be through a private entrance
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
This property enforces quiet hours from 10:00 PM to 9:00 AM
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Private entrance

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card 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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
The seasonal pool will be open from May to September
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Mackinaw Mill Creek Camping Motel
Mill Creek Camping Motel
Mill Creek Camping
Mackinac Lake Trail
Mackinaw Mill Creek Camping
Mackinac Lake Trail Motel Motel
Mackinac Lake Trail Motel Mackinaw City
Mackinac Lake Trail Motel Motel Mackinaw City

Frequently asked questions

Does Mackinac Lake Trail Motel have a pool?

Yes, this property has a seasonal outdoor pool.

Is Mackinac Lake Trail Motel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Mackinac Lake Trail Motel?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Mackinac Lake Trail Motel?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 10 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Mackinac Lake Trail Motel?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Where is Mackinac Lake Trail Motel located?

Situated in Mackinaw City, this beach motel is 2.8 mi (4.5 km) from Mackinaw City Ferry Terminal and 12 mi (19.3 km) from Mackinac Bridge. Mission Church and Haunted Theatre are also within 20 mi (32 km).

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Reviews

Mackinac Lake Trail Motel Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.4

Cleanliness

6.0

Location

8.8

Staff & service

9.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 56 out of 109 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 38 out of 109 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 11 out of 109 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 109 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 109 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quaint. Close to all attractions and close to other local areas.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Nathaniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a nice little find… Close to Mackinac City and great for an overnight before heading to Mackinac Island.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved the quiet atmosphere. It was a little further from the restaurants and attractions than I wanted but it was still a great stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jenny

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
nice clean motel. we would stay again and we would recommend to our friends
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Michele

Liked: Amenities
Clean and comfortable. Just would recommend room darkening blinds.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mike

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A little small but nicely decorated and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Renee

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
This motel is absolutely the cleanest hotel/motel I have ever stayed. Staff is super friendly and helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lauren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect motel just outside of town. Beautiful private beach coffee hut too. Friendly staff. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Exceptionally Wonderful!

Exceptionally clean, very friendly staff, nice location! Will definitely be staying there again!! Highly recommend!!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nicely remodeled motel. Rooms were clean nice accommodations. Bed comfortable. Property was clean path to get to Great Lake was short well maintained
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

DONALD

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

Exceptional stay away from city.

After reading several reviews that said this motel was less than perfect, I now wonder if they were not about this great find. Everything here was perfect from room accommodations, staff and peacefulness away from the city. Our four day stay provided a very relaxing end to our summer travels.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

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

Happy in mackinaw

The hotel was very clean and good value for the money. The staff was friendly and when we had a very minor issue they were there in mins to help us out. Would stay there again
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Leon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My wife and i enjoyed our stay. The room was clean and comfortable. Since there are no in room refrigerators an on site ice machine would be convenient. We would definitely stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Yetta

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Worked well for vacationing with another couple in the Mill Creek campground, although cabins might have been better. Bike trail connection requires crossing street, but trail system is awesome.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Donna

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

Nice and clean!

The room was newly updated. Very nice and clean. Wish pillows where better and maybe another bench for luggage. Otherwise was cozy and comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We loved the property!! The room was very clean and cozy!!! The only issue we had was the bed. The mattress wasn’t very comfortable, it could’ve been a a little softer. But outside that I would definitely recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Hannah

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff I spoke to wasn’t the nicest, and the weren’t sticking to their pool times and quiet hours. But other than that it was a nice location and I’d stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The room was very clean and quiet. It was a good value for the money. It was odd that you checked in at the camping ground down the road but it was quick and efficient. My only suggestion would be to have a small fridge in each room. Husband is diabetic and we needed to keep his medication refrigerated. I would recommend this hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marilyn

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

Up north retreat

We arrived to a very clean room with rustic log furniture. Very up north feeling. The amenities were few but the stay was great. The coffee station was great addition, and the coffee was good. The only negative was the bed. It was hard. Also the shower needs to have grab bars installed. All in all we would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shawn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was nice and clean. Bed was comfortable. The AC cooled the room well. However it was EXTREMELY noisy. And it wasn’t from normal operations. It rattled and clunk on startup and shut down. That was our only issue. The rest of our stay was excellent.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Shanna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property was wonderful! It was clean and comfortable. Also, the campground that owns this property has a wonderful beach and amenities. The only problem I had was we did not receive fresh towels and wash clothes during the course of our 4 night stay. Also, I would give this property an excellent review if it had a mini fridge and microwave in the room. Unfortunately it did not. Other than that, this property is wonderful and I highly recommend it.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

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

Great spot for a getaway!

This hotel was a great value for a summer getaway. The rooms are just big enough for a couple, perfect to come back to after a day in Mackinaw. Definitely couldn’t get a whole family in the room we had though. There’s a nice pool but it closed too early for us to get to use. The path down to the lake opens up to a fire/picnic area with a great view of the bridge. We were able to ride our bikes into town in about 15 minutes going at an easy pace; half of the ride was on the road, the other half on the trail that runs parallel to the road. Our room was clean and the rustic wood furnishings were nice. Parking is a little tight, especially when people don’t park in the lines. I would certainly stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Angela

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
It was clean and well maintained. Wish it was a Queen size bed for my husband and I but it was what I booked. No bar soap? No outlet next to bed for cellphone charging.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

KENYA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Coffee Hut is a good option, instead of having individual coffee pots in each individual room.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Quaint, quiet little motel. Wonderful walk down to lake huron to have a lake front view of the Mackinaw Bridge. Bare basics and exactly what we expected. We will be giving the cabins a try next trip.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025