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Waterfront Inn - Mackinaw City

2.0 star property
On beach with indoor pool for sandy fun near Mackinaw City Ferry Terminal

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Lake view
Mini-fridge
2 bedrooms, soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets
Children's area
2 bedrooms, soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

5.4 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included
  • Business services
The current price is NZ$138
includes taxes & fees
30 June - 1 July

Room options

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2 bedrooms, soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Cabin

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
TV
2 bedrooms
Private bathroom
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed, 2 Single Beds and 1 Queen Futon

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2 bedrooms, soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

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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2 bedrooms, soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

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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2 bedrooms, soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

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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2 bedrooms, soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

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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2 bedrooms, soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

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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2 bedrooms, soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

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

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Courtyard View

2 bedrooms, soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

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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2 bedrooms, soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

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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2 bedrooms, soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Luxury Cabin

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
TV
2 bedrooms
Private bathroom
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed, 2 Single Beds and 1 Queen Futon

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2 bedrooms, soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

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

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Courtyard View

2 bedrooms, soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Courtyard View

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
TV
2 bedrooms
Private bathroom
Cable channels
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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2 bedrooms, soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Royal Cabin

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
TV
2 bedrooms
Private bathroom
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed, 2 Single Beds and 1 Queen Futon

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2 bedrooms, soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Signature Cabin

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
TV
2 bedrooms
Private bathroom
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed, 2 Single Beds and 1 Queen Futon
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About the area

Map
1009 S Huron Ave, Mackinaw City, MI, 49701

What's nearby

  • 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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Zodiac Party Store - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Keyhole Bar & Grill - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Dixie Saloon - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪The Hook Lakeside Grill - ‬17 min walk

About this property

Waterfront Inn - Mackinaw City

Hotel near Mackinaw City Ferry Terminal
Waterfront Inn - Mackinaw City provides amenities, such as a firepit and an arcade/games room. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • An indoor pool
  • Free self-parking
  • Express check-out, express check-in and tour/ticket information
  • A vending machine, meeting rooms and outdoor furniture
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All 90 rooms feature comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to thoughtful touches such as free WiFi and sound-insulated walls.
Other amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • 43-inch TVs with cable channels
  • Mini fridges, heating and housekeeping

Languages

English

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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

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Indoor pool

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Indoor pool
  • Mini-fridge
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Firepit
  • On a lake
  • On the beach
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • 5 buildings
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 43-inch TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 25.00 per accommodation, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 20.0 per day.
Cots (infant beds) are available for USD 10.0 per day

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 25.00 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: USD 10.0 per day
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 20.0 per day

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

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Does Waterfront Inn - Mackinaw City have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Waterfront Inn - Mackinaw City?

As of 29 Jun 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Waterfront Inn - Mackinaw City on 30 Jun 2025 start from NZ$138.35, 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 Waterfront Inn - Mackinaw City pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. There's a fee of USD 25.00 per accommodation, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Waterfront Inn - Mackinaw City?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Waterfront Inn - Mackinaw City?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight.

What time is check-out at Waterfront Inn - Mackinaw City?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Where is Waterfront Inn - Mackinaw City located?

Located in Mackinaw City, this beachfront hotel is in the city centre and within a 10-minute walk of Lake Huron and Mackinaw City Ferry Terminal. Mackinaw City Dock and Shepler's Mackinac Island Ferry are also within 1 mile (2 km).

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Waterfront Inn - Mackinaw City Reviews

Reviews

5.4
Rating 10 - Excellent. 112 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 190 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 203 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 243 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 261 out of 1009 reviews

5.6/10

Cleanliness

6.4/10

Staff & service

4.8/10

Amenities

4.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

5.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

tammy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, easy walk to ferry
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

SWATHI

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Dont waste your money! very poorly maintained.....
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Dorothy

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place should be condemned the pictures are definitely not what you get would never recommend this place to anyone i paid for 2 family rooms one room thebfridge didnt work the other room the bath tub didnt drain so many bugs the pool and hot tub were out of order there was mold on the curtain in the bathroom and the ceiling very outdated no pictures on the walls no nothing very disappointed
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Didn’t actually stay there- unmanned lobby upon arrival referred to go to the Bridge Vista choose to stay there wasn’t ok with staying at unattended location
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Cindy

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bugs either ants or bed bugs. 50"s decor blue tiles and toilet. No microwave or coffee pot. TV remote didmt work
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Kurt

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
7 lamps in the room and only one worked. Sink wouldnt shut off Deck outside the room covered in spider webs and seagull crap Windows filthy and tracks covered with dead bugs. All the wall oulets worn out and anything you pluged in fell out. Front door looked like it was kicked in. Parking lot was very dirty. Beach had weeds growing up. NOT MAINTAINED. SHOULD HAVE GOT REFUND
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Kathy

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
There is no TV remote in our room. One side of the electrical panel did not work. The bedding was dirty on one of the beds. The bedspread look like it had mold, and it was paint. The property outside was not very clean. It was trash along the beach area. The people upstairs above us were loud and noisy all night and we didn’t get any sleep. It was no phone or anybody at the hotel to call in case of emergency or to get them to stop being so loud and noisy.. There was no blow dryer in the room and no coffee pot. This was not acceptable in my book especially for the price
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Location is good, on a beach and away from midtown bustle.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Gregory

Liked: Staff & service
Mixed bag, we ended up needing to switch rooms, as the one I booked had plumbing issues ( not blaming the hotel, these things happen ). They put us in a better room, for the same rate, which was very appreciated. The only downside was this room was not cleaned fully prior to us getting in. The hotel manager said the cleaning crew would come by to finish cleaning. They never did. It seemed to me that they may have been understaffed. We ended up finishing the cleaning of the room ourselves. We did have to move the used vacuum out of the room so it was not in the way. But these were all fairly minor inconveniences. The beach that the hotel is situated on is very clean, however, like most beaches in Mackinaw City is pretty shallow. The pool and hot tub, while I did not personally go into, seemed to be fine from the people in my party that did use them. Do note this hotel does not seem to offer a breakfast, we ended up eating out on our excursions so we would not have partaken anyway. Overall, I would probably stay again. Just be mindful that this is not a "resort" hotel but rather a more basic accommodation. And it suits that niche perfectly fine.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Joe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Not a bad place . Close to town and the lake .
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved our room with the deck facing the beach ! Loved the many chairs on the beach and the fire pits !
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

ron

Disliked: Cleanliness
Nice room on the water
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Saki

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
It was super nice to see the lake view from our room! Sunrise was awesome!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beach felt like heaven
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Right close to the beach that was nice. Quiet in the room
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Danielle

Disliked: Staff & service
Right on beach
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Anthony

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Waterfront. Beautiful view.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Lyle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and quiet. Close to everything.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carol

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Nice. Beachfront
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was a very nice room for the price. Check in was by a very pleasant lady. The beds were comfortable and the room and especially the bathroom was very clean. It was a quiet room with no traffic noise in the night. Overall, I would stay at this hotel again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Liz

Staff were very friendly and professional I asked for Xtra towels within minutes I received them
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

B

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
First the photos of what you think you are paying for are deceiving. There are 3 areas; the 'Courtyard' which is the one level motel part shaped as a horseshoe around the check and pool/hot tub. Which probably hasnt seen any updates since they have opened. It smelled sour when we walked in. The person I was with started coughing. Yellowing of everything, musty, lampshades were broken, I had to plug things in and the plugs barely stayed in the sockets, stains on bed, giant hole in the ceiling, mold in bathroom, cracks in walls and tiles. Spiders/webs were collected in corners and on the bed. Went back to talk to the nice woman who checked us in. She apologized and we asked to why we were put there to begin with. Since we thought we had booked a cabin. She kindly explained that we booked the courtyard room, which she was right. Everything was so misleading. So we got the "upgrade", meaning we paid almost another $90 to be in the three story building in the back against the water. "Upgrade" probably built in 2000. More things broken, a giant gap between the door and frame, cracks in tiles, mold in bathroom, missing lampshades, tv would not work. (Yes I shared this with the woman at check in) Bed was like sleeping on a box spring, my friend called them a trampoline. There was also NO 24/hr management onsite. The # they provide goes to the hotel next door. We had way more issues but I do not have enough space to type it all out. DON'T WASTE YOUR MONEY. Sleep in your car.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness
Right on the water
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Tracey

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good in a pinch
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024