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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
2 bedrooms, soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets
2 bedrooms, soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets
Children’s area
Mini-fridge
Overlooking the shores of Lake Michigan, Waterfront Inn - Mackinaw City offers a cozy retreat. Gather around the firepit, take a dip in the indoor pool or try your hand at games in the arcade. With helpful staff and express check-in and out options available, this hotel is perfect for families.

Reviews

5.4 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included
  • Business services
The current price is RM233
RM259 total
includes taxes & fees
14 Sept - 15 Sept
2 bedrooms, soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

On the beach

This hotel is located on the beach. Listen to the sound of the waves while taking a stroll on the sandy beach. Notable activities close by include fishing and horseback riding.

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On the beach

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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
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed, 2 Twin 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 - queen
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

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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
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed, 2 Twin 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
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed, 2 Twin 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
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed, 2 Twin 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
  • ‪Keyhole Bar & Grill - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Clyde's Drive-In - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Wienerlicious - ‬2 min drive

About this property

Waterfront Inn - Mackinaw City

Hotel near Lake Huron
Close to 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 a vending machine
  • Smoke-free property, outdoor furniture and meeting rooms
  • 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

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 at the property

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 4 Sept 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Waterfront Inn - Mackinaw City on 14 Sept 2025 start from RM 233.47, 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 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. 119 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 180 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 210 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 222 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 274 out of 1005 reviews

5.6/10

Cleanliness

6.4/10

Staff & service

4.6/10

Amenities

4.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

5.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Cindy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lance

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place to stay in Mackinaw city
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shellby

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice size room clean comfortable beds and a beautiful waterfront view right from my bed friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good, inexpensive, all I needed for an overnight stay in transit.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Kristie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful sandy beach, fireworks at night, nice view and nice people, clean room on beach (deluxe)
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
If you are there for the beach, its perfect
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Marty

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
rooms were clean, beachfront had trash here and there
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Katherine

Staff is amazing.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Tina M

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Nice room on beach. Pool and hot tub were green and unusable. Beds were like sleeping on a box spring. Room was nice loved location. I wish our first floor balcony would have given access to beach. Better beds and I would give the place 3.5 to 4 rating.
View from balcony
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jenna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I liked the view
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

tammy

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

6/10 Okay

Lesa

Liked: Staff & service
It was ok for a last minute over night stay. Was very out dated.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Dan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Place is old and not updated, but it is very clean and in decent condition. We just stayed overnight on our way to Houghton and it worked for us. Everything is close, beach is steps away, just not a modern hotel. Parking is cringy for large vehicles. Beds were comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The motel is old, but the room was very clean. Towels were very clean.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

NASEEM

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I was playing in the room, I chose a room and then they gave me another one, a bad hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Manoj

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is totally different compared to pictures online, it completely a scam
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

stacey

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beds are rough..The pool is green ao could swim. The hotel room was smell of chemicals. The office was of no help. Ibwont be back tonstay at this inn.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Shelby

Disliked: Amenities
Photos online didnt match what we walked into, new mattresses are needed
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Mia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place was great for what it was. The only thing was there were little ants kind of by the shower, but otherwise everything was clean, staff was easy, and the location is amazing.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Martin

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nothin
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Kelcey

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place is very out dated there was mold on the ceiling In the bathroom the lights didn't work it was honestly gross
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Shari

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Extremely dirty room. The mildew smell was awful. U could see ceiling had a leak. Even had painters tape still up.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Stacey

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was not even staffed for check in. Sign posted on the lobby door stated to go to neighboring hotel to check in. This hotel’s staff was friendly, however, all she could do was give us our room key. The room and hotel was so dilapidated it appeared unsafe to stay. The room also had a strange odor. We actually found a different hotel to stay at and returned the room key. The neighboring hotel staff stated she didn’t blame us. Unbelievable!!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Huong

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Badddd experience
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Ron

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean and adequate but the bed was very uncomfortable. Would have been nice to have a small coffee maker available. For the cost I didn't expect much more.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025