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Northwinds Motel

2.5 star property
Lakefront motel in Mackinaw City with free parking

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Located near Straits State Park, Northwinds Motel offers a cozy retreat with outdoor pool access nearby and indoor pool privileges. Enjoy the comforts of home with 32-inch TVs, bathrooms featuring showers, and daily housekeeping.

Reviews

5.8 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
The current price is RM324
RM359 total
includes taxes & fees
10 Oct - 11 Oct

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  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

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11472 W US 23, Mackinaw City, MI, 49701

What's nearby

  • Mackinaw City Ferry Terminal - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Mackinaw City Dock - 3 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Mackinaw Bridge Museum - 3 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Old Mackinac Point Lighthouse - 3 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Headlands International Dark Sky Park - 7 min drive - 6.2 km

Getting around

  • Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Keyhole Bar & Grill - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Dixie Saloon - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Wienerlicious - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Darrow's Family Restaurant - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Northwinds Motel

Motel near Mackinac Bridge
Located close to Straits State Park, Northwinds Motel has plenty to offer.
Additional perks include:
  • Outdoor pool access nearby
  • Free self-parking
  • Access to a nearby indoor pool, tour/ticket information and smoke-free property
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with showers
  • 32-inch TVs with cable channels
  • Heating and daily housekeeping

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The price is RM248
RM275 total
includes taxes & fees
29 Sept - 30 Sept
Waterfront Inn - Mackinaw City

Property amenities

Parking and transport

  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Things to do

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

Family friendly

  • Access to nearby indoor pool
  • Access to nearby outdoor pool

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • On a lake
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

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

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch TV with cable channels

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

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: [11416 US Highway 23, Mackinaw City, MI 49701]
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

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

Payment types at the property

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, 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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

Property is also known as

Northwinds Mackinaw City
Northwinds Motel
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Frequently asked questions

Does Northwinds Motel have a pool?

Yes, this property has outdoor pool access.

How much does it cost to stay at Northwinds Motel?

As of 28 Sept 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Northwinds Motel on 10 Oct 2025 start from RM 323.53, excluding 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 Northwinds Motel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Northwinds Motel?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Northwinds Motel?

Check-in start time: 4 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Northwinds Motel?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Where is Northwinds Motel located?

Situated on the waterfront, this motel is within 12 mi (20 km) of Straits State Park, Wilderness State Park and Mackinac Bridge. Deer Ranch and Mystery Spot are also within 12 mi (20 km).

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Reviews

Northwinds Motel Reviews

5.8

6.0

Cleanliness

8.2

Location

6.8

Staff & service

5.4

Eco-friendliness

5.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 69 out of 448 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 86 out of 448 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 102 out of 448 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 82 out of 448 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 109 out of 448 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Jess

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was right on the ocean!! It was great!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Kelsey

Liked: Staff & service
You get what you get for the price. $70 a night is a great price. Beds are comfy.... some of other issues people listed we did not encounter. Water was fine, ac was good, tv worked. Sure it could use renovations but then the price would go up. Decent for the price, maybe im just a simple person.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chad

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

Wonderful spot!

Wonderful little motel right on the beach. Great fire pit and beach. Shower was very nice with strong pressure and plenty hot. Bed was very comfortable. Excellent accommodations for the price. We'll stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Richard

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Water was brown,in extreme need of remodeling
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Mark

Could swim right outside the slider door. Bed was very comfortable. Sand on floor from previous guest and no towels or soap. We had to ask for them
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Kathleen

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
They over booked our room and had a management turn over right before. The rooms are very old and poor quality even for the price.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Kari

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
There was no hot water, the water pressure was non existent. The mini fridge took forever to get cold. However the bed was comfortable and the staff was very nice. Would stay again if only for a short stay. Location was also very convenient
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Priscilla

Liked: Staff & service
Staff friendly. Room not clean. Had to ask for towels. When received, they were damp. Window air conditioner over-the-top loud. Room quite ugly.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Phyllis

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Everything about this experience was intolerable to include a none functioning shower.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Nicole

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The property needs deep cleaning and renovation. There was a strong stale smell, and evidence of the last guests. Fake eyelashes on the wall/toilet. Food or drinks spilled on walls, hair and dirt on floor.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Kathy

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
At check-in they assigned us to a room that had not been cleaned. Once in another room, we found that the bathroom was old and dirty. Everything felt icky. The walls were so thin that we could hear the adults and kids in the other rooms until after midnight. We could also hear the bikers across the dirt parking lot. I would not recommend staying here. We wanted to abandon this reservation and find a better place, but everyplace was full with no vacancies. The photos on Expedia were from their other hotel down the street.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

M Kay

Great beach and place to watch the fireworks
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very quiet location with a nice view of the water and the bridge. Nice accomodation at a very reasonable price.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marilyn

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

Mackinac Bridge, Labor Day walk!

Loved everything! Can’t wait to do it again!
The bridge lit up across the lake
Mackinac bridge
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diana

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

Would stay again

We really enjoyed our stay, the young lady at the desk was super nice and actually straightened out our check in that never went through.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very cozy room.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Caia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Easy check in. Multiple little cabin, lake front properties. Small, cozy rooms. Super comfy beds! Great views and great location to Mackinaw City and the bridge.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laurie

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

Girl's trip

Older but nice. Right on the lake, clean beach
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean and tidy Gravel parking lot
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Jason

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Simple older but clean motel. Great place to rest your head
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Victor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The view was awesome
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Amber

Liked: Staff & service
The motel is what you pay for, older cabin smell and feel, not cleaned as well as a hotel, but the manager was very accommodating and it was right in the beach, close to everything, and exactly what we needed nothing more.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Tayler

Liked: Staff & service
Overall it was a good time. Wish they would update the rooms and maybe make the beach more accommodating. Add more chairs. The staff were very nice.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Octavia

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The room is what you expect for the price Wish they had a better lock on the door felt uneasy trying to sleep Couldn’t shower, crack in the floor The lady who checked me in was wonderful tho
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vern

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We got moved from this property to sunrise beach motel. Perfect view of the bridge and really nice beach.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023