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A hotel room with a wooden headboard, a bed with white bedding, a wooden table, a chair, and a lamp.

A room with two leather chairs, a wooden table, a television mounted on the wall, and framed paintings.

A VINDEL MOTEL with a picnic table and umbrella, surrounded by a fence and trees.

A motel with rows of wooden chairs and tables under a covered walkway.

1. Vindel Motel

0.5 km from Mackinaw City Trailhead

Richard

RM221

RM238 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

A hotel room with a bed, a TV, a desk, and a bathroom visible through an open door.

A coffee station with two espresso machines, a coffee press, and various coffee pods and cups.

A balcony with a white railing overlooking a street with cars and greenery.

A breakfast buffet counter with a bakery section, a coffee station, and a sign indicating the availability of breakfast.

2. Holiday Inn Express Mackinaw City by IHG

0.5 km from Mackinaw City Trailhead

Jane

RM339

RM366 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A waterfront hotel with a parking lot, a view of the sea, and a distant island.

A waterfront hotel with multiple balconies, a beach area with sun loungers, and a dock with boats.

A large indoor swimming pool with multiple lanes, surrounded by lounge chairs and potted plants.

A hotel room with a large bed, a chair, and a view of the ocean through a sliding door.

3. Hamilton Inn Select Beachfront Mackinaw City

0.7 km from Mackinaw City Trailhead

Anthony

RM310

RM345 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A balcony with a view of the ocean, a table with two cups, and two chairs.

A spacious lobby with wooden paneling, a fireplace, and multiple seating areas with patterned chairs and sofas.

A multi-story hotel with a prominent balcony, a sign indicating it is a Best Western Plus property, and a driveway leading to the entrance.

A beachfront hotel with multiple balconies, a sandy beach, and clear blue water.

4. Best Western Plus Dockside Waterfront Inn

0.5 km from Mackinaw City Trailhead

Kristin

RM359

RM399 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

A hotel with a central building and a smaller annex, surrounded by greenery and a clear view of the sea.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a television.

A kitchen with white cabinets, a wooden countertop, and a view to the outside.

A large indoor swimming pool with multiple lanes, surrounded by lounge chairs and a high ceiling with skylights.

5. Comfort Inn Lakeside

0.6 km from Mackinaw City Trailhead

Susan

RM349

RM388 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

An indoor water park with slides, play structures, and a large decorative head sculpture.

A hotel with a central courtyard, a swimming pool, and a parking lot.

A spacious dining area with multiple tables and chairs, a kitchen area, and large windows providing natural light.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a television, and a chair.

6. Crown Choice Inn & Suites Lakeview & Waterpark

0.8 km from Mackinaw City Trailhead

Jessica

RM323

RM359 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

A beachside hotel with outdoor seating overlooking the sea.

An indoor swimming pool with clear views of the sea through large windows, lounge chairs, and a seating area with tables and chairs.

A Hampton Inn by Hilton hotel with a parking lot and a view of the water.

A modern bar area with a long counter, multiple shelves of liquor bottles, and bar stools.

7. Hampton Inn St Ignace Lakefront Mackinac

12.2 km from Mackinaw City Trailhead

Mary

RM448

RM501 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

Two beds with white bedding, a wooden floor, and two framed pictures on the wall.

A wooden signboard with the text "The Inn at Shady Pines" and a mailbox with the number 1374.

A motel with a long, single-story structure, multiple rooms, and a parking area.

A modern bedroom with a large bed, a small sofa, and a kitchenette with a sink.

8. The Inn at Shady Pines

10.4 km from Mackinaw City Trailhead

Kate

RM433

RM586 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Nov - 23 Nov

A beachfront hotel with a central pavilion, multiple balconies, and outdoor seating with umbrellas.

A room with a large window overlooking the beach, a white table, and wicker chairs.

A bar area with a long counter, multiple chairs, and large windows with umbrellas.

A hotel room with a large bed, a view of the sea through a sliding door, a white radiator, and a framed picture on the wall.

9. Breakers Resort & Beach Bar

11.2 km from Mackinaw City Trailhead

Mark

RM445

RM498 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A reception area with a white reception desk, a map on the wall, a fireplace, and a potted plant.

A living room with a brown sofa, striped pillows, a wooden coffee table, a side table with a lamp, and a patterned rug.

A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a stainless steel refrigerator, a microwave, and a dining area with a table and chairs.

A building with a blue awning labeled "Pontiac Lodge" and a sign for "Blackhawk Resorts Vacation Rentals & Management."

10. Pontiac Lodge

11.4 km from Mackinaw City Trailhead

Christina

RM583

RM783 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A Best Western hotel with a prominent sign, multiple buildings, and well-maintained landscaping.

A spacious dining area with high ceilings, large windows, and multiple tables and chairs.

A beach view from a balcony with a clear sky and calm sea.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a view of the ocean.

11. Best Western Harbour Pointe Lakefront

10.8 km from Mackinaw City Trailhead

Alice

RM327

RM366 total

includes taxes & fees

31 Oct - 1 Nov

A hotel with a spacious parking lot, a prominent entrance with a covered area, and a stone facade.

A coffee station with multiple dispensers, a sign stating 'MUST HAVE COFFEE.', and various coffee products on display.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a television, a mini-fridge, and a view of the ocean.

An indoor swimming pool with a tiled edge, a diving board, and a no diving sign on the wall.

12. Holiday Inn Express St. Ignace-Lake Front by IHG

11.3 km from Mackinaw City Trailhead

Jacob

RM421

RM471 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Nov - 22 Nov

A hotel room with a large bed, a separate sitting area with a chair and table, a desk with a computer, a large bathtub, and a sliding glass door to the balcony.

A hotel room with two beds, a TV, a desk, and two chairs.

A hotel with a covered parking area, a stone entrance, and a two-story building with multiple windows.

An indoor swimming pool with clear water, surrounded by wooden chairs and a tiled floor.

13. Super 8 by Wyndham St. Ignace

8.4 km from Mackinaw City Trailhead

michelle

RM326

RM365 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

An indoor swimming pool with a tiled deck, a small garden area, and a brick wall.

A hotel room with a large bathtub, a desk, a chair, a bed, and a television.

A hot tub with a tiled border and a metal ladder.

A buffet area with a 'welcome' sign, snacks, fruits, and beverages.

14. St. Ignace Budget Host Inn

10.6 km from Mackinaw City Trailhead

Kristen

RM363

RM407 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A fire pit with chairs around it, a building in the background, and a sunset sky.

A well-lit hotel courtyard at night with a grassy lawn, a large tree, and multiple buildings with illuminated windows.

A modern hotel room with a marble wall, a large bathtub, a bed with white linens, and a nightstand with a lamp.

A wooden spa area with a hot tub, a clock, and potted plants.

15. Cedar Hill Lodge

8.8 km from Mackinaw City Trailhead

Kyle

RM3,647

RM4,125 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

An indoor swimming pool with a wooden interior, a balcony with a view, and a sign for Quality Inn.

A hotel reception area with a large ornate mirror, a coffee station, and a framed picture on the wall.

A lobby area with a reception desk, a vending machine, and a display of eyewear.

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a small table, a lamp, and a staircase.

16. Quality Inn Saint Ignace I-75

8.4 km from Mackinaw City Trailhead

Matthew

RM434

RM486 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Nov - 23 Nov

An indoor swimming pool with lounge chairs and a sunbed area.

A living room with a fireplace, a television, and a bed in the background.

A living room with a fireplace, two wooden tables, two blue chairs, a mounted TV, and an air conditioning unit on the wall.

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, a fireplace, a television, and a seating area.

17. Up North Hotel (formerly Voyager Inn)

8.5 km from Mackinaw City Trailhead

John

RM347

RM389 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

A covered porch with two chairs and a small table, a door with a window, and a doormat.

A compact living space with a kitchenette, a sofa, a bed, and a small dining area.

A kitchen with a stove, sink, and wooden cabinets.

A wooden dining table with benches, a candle holder, and a power outlet on the wall.

18. Island Breeze

11.1 km from Mackinaw City Trailhead

Jeri

RM1,448

RM1,535 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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Compare popular hotels close to Mackinaw City Trailhead

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Vindel Motel	9.2 Wonderful 826 reviews	View
Holiday Inn Express Mackinaw City by IHG	9.0 Wonderful 1,003 reviews	View
Hamilton Inn Select Beachfront Mackinaw City	8.2 Very good 3,043 reviews	View
Best Western Plus Dockside Waterfront Inn	8.0 Very good 1,246 reviews	View
Comfort Inn Lakeside	7.4 Good 632 reviews	View

Top Mackinaw City Trailhead Hotel Reviews

Clarion Hotel Mackinaw City Beachfront

10/10 Excellent

"Room was clean and comfy!"

Holiday Inn Express Mackinaw City by IHG

8/10 Good

"The rooms were very comfortable and the beds were fantastic with recently changed mattresses If you like chaos this is the place for you - one entry in front - small entry and checkin area - and way too small breakfast area - kids screaming all the time and running on the floor above you. Check-in staff and breakfast staff were excellent in dealing with the situations Have stayed here twice but no more"

Hamilton Inn Select Beachfront Mackinaw City

10/10 Excellent

"I had a nice one-night stay. The front desk staff was friendly and welcoming, room was nice for an older hotel. My room was clean, and the common areas were nice as well. You could walk out a back door right to the beach. The only thing I didn’t like was the sound the elevator made… other than that, it was fantastic!"

Vindel Motel

8/10 Good

"Was very good will stay there again."

Bridge Vista Beach - Hotel & Convention Center

10/10 Excellent

"Clean Room. Not A lot Was Open Due To Closing Soon."

Cabins of Mackinaw

10/10 Excellent

"Room was clean. Location is convenient and near everything. We didn’t utilize the waterpark so we can’t comment about it."

Days Inn by Wyndham Mackinaw City/Bridgeview Area

8/10 Good

"Overall a good stay for an older hotel. Comfy bed and pillows and just a 10 minute walk to the ferry terminal."

Days Inn by Wyndham Mackinaw City - Lakeview

8/10 Good

"Good experience, beautiful lake view."

Super 8 by Wyndham Mackinaw City/Beachfront Area

10/10 Excellent

"It was right on the water, beautiful! Too bad it was cold, otherwise I could of went for a swim 🏊‍♀️"

Other attractions near Mackinaw City Trailhead

A historic stone building with a red roof and a lighthouse on top, located near a bridge and body of water.

Mackinaw Crossings

9.0/10 (18 reviews)

You can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Mackinaw Crossings during your visit to Mackinaw City. Wander the area's lakeside or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants.

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A snow-covered landscape with a lighthouse, a red-roofed building, and a bridge in the background.

Old Mackinac Point Lighthouse

9.0/10 (1,403 reviews)

You can find out about the history of Mackinaw City with a stop at Old Mackinac Point Lighthouse. Wander the lakeside and beautiful beaches in the area.

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Fort Michilimackinac State Historic Park

9.2/10 (34 reviews)

You can take time to visit Fort Michilimackinac State Historic Park during your travels to Mackinaw City. Make time to visit the area's shops or simply enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

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Mackinaw Bridge Museum

8.8/10 (369 reviews)

You can spend time exploring the galleries in Mackinaw Bridge Museum in Mackinaw City. Amble around this family-friendly area's lakeside and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

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Mackinaw Manor Haunted Mansion

7.8/10 (228 reviews)

You can take time to visit Mackinaw Manor Haunted Mansion during your travels to Mackinaw City. Stroll along the waterfront or visit the shops in this family-friendly area.

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Animal Tracks Adventure Golf

8.0/10 (90 reviews)

You can take time to visit Animal Tracks Adventure Golf during your travels to Mackinaw City. Amble around this family-friendly area's lakeside and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

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Wawatam Park

8.2/10 (80 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at Wawatam Park, a lovely green space in Mackinaw City. Wander through the lakeside and beautiful beaches in this family-friendly area.

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Icebreaker Mackinaw Maritime Museum

9.0/10 (30 reviews)

You can spend time studying the exhibits at Icebreaker Mackinaw Maritime Museum during your travels in Mackinaw City. Wander through the lakeside and beautiful beaches in this family-friendly area.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Mackinaw City Trailhead?

Mackinaw City Trailhead is located in Mackinaw City. This historic area is known for its beautiful lakeside setting and major shopping area. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 64 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

What's the best place to stay close to Mackinaw City Trailhead?

Adjacent to Mackinaw City Trailhead, Baymont by Wyndham Mackinaw City is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers free breakfast and an indoor pool. Other good choices close by include Hamilton Inn Select Beachfront Mackinaw City and Cabins of Mackinaw.

How many hotels will I be able to find close to Mackinaw City Trailhead?

Expedia has 64 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from Mackinaw City Trailhead.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Mackinaw City Trailhead, will I receive a refund?

Yes, the majority of hotel reservations are fully refundable if you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before check in. If your reservation is non-refundable, it may still be possible to cancel it and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Enter dates in and click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to view top deals close to Mackinaw City Trailhead.

What can I see and do near Mackinaw City Trailhead?

You'll want to browse the exhibits at Mackinaw Bridge Museum and Icebreaker Mackinaw Maritime Museum. Some landmarks that you won't want to miss include Old Mackinac Point Lighthouse, Mackinaw Heritage Village and McGulpin Point Lighthouse. Enjoy the outdoors at Headlands International Dark Sky Park, Bridge View Park or Wawatam Park.

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Our top choices for Mackinaw City Trailhead hotels

1. Vindel Motel

2. Holiday Inn Express Mackinaw City by IHG

3. Hamilton Inn Select Beachfront Mackinaw City

4. Best Western Plus Dockside Waterfront Inn

5. Comfort Inn Lakeside

6. Crown Choice Inn & Suites Lakeview & Waterpark

7. Hampton Inn St Ignace Lakefront Mackinac

8. The Inn at Shady Pines

9. Breakers Resort & Beach Bar

10. Pontiac Lodge

11. Best Western Harbour Pointe Lakefront

12. Holiday Inn Express St. Ignace-Lake Front by IHG

13. Super 8 by Wyndham St. Ignace

14. St. Ignace Budget Host Inn

15. Cedar Hill Lodge

16. Quality Inn Saint Ignace I-75

17. Up North Hotel (formerly Voyager Inn)

18. Island Breeze

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Top Mackinaw City Trailhead Hotel Reviews

Clarion Hotel Mackinaw City Beachfront

Holiday Inn Express Mackinaw City by IHG

Hamilton Inn Select Beachfront Mackinaw City

Vindel Motel

Bridge Vista Beach - Hotel & Convention Center

Cabins of Mackinaw

Days Inn by Wyndham Mackinaw City/Bridgeview Area

Days Inn by Wyndham Mackinaw City - Lakeview

Super 8 by Wyndham Mackinaw City/Beachfront Area

Other attractions near Mackinaw City Trailhead

Mackinaw Crossings

Old Mackinac Point Lighthouse

Fort Michilimackinac State Historic Park

Mackinaw Bridge Museum

Mackinaw Manor Haunted Mansion

Animal Tracks Adventure Golf

Wawatam Park

Icebreaker Mackinaw Maritime Museum

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