Bayside Hotel of Mackinac

2.5 star property
Family-friendly hotel with private beach and free water park access

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Indoor pool, pool loungers
Exterior
Reception
Lobby
Private beach nearby, sun-loungers, beach towels

Reviews

6.6 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Pool
  • Pet-friendly
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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726 S Huron Ave., Mackinaw City, MI, 49701
  • Place, Mackinaw City Ferry Terminal
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Mackinaw Manor Haunted Mansion
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Mackinaw City Dock
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Airport, Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional)
    ‪22 min drive‬

Room options

Traditional Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
LED TV
Blackout curtains
Fan
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Traditional Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking, Lake View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
LED TV
Blackout curtains
Fan
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
  • 23 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Traditional Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking (Court Side)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
LED TV
Blackout curtains
Fan
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Traditional Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
LED TV
Blackout curtains
Fan
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

About the area

Mackinaw City

A family-friendly stay in Mackinaw City awaits you at Bayside Hotel of Mackinac. Within just a 10-minute stroll, you'll find Edgewater Beach and Mackinaw City Ferry Terminal. Highlights at this Victorian hotel include a nearby private beach, a free water park and an indoor swimming pool. .Enjoy the 24-hour gym, Hot tub, sauna and kids' swimming pool. A meeting room and a business centre are among the business amenities offered. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas and laundry facilities. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .With a stay at this Mackinaw City hotel, you'll be 4.7 km (2.9 mi) from Lake Michigan.

What's nearby

  • Mackinaw City Ferry Terminal - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Mackinaw Crossings - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Mackinaw Manor Haunted Mansion - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Mackinaw City Dock - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Mackinaw Bridge Museum - 16 min walk - 1.4 km

Getting around

  • Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Keyhole Bar & Grill - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Dixie Saloon - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Wienerlicious - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Darrow's Family Restaurant - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬14 min walk

About this property

Bayside Hotel of Mackinac

Family-friendly hotel with private beach and free water park access
A private beach is featured. Bayside Hotel of Mackinac offers its guests a complimentary water park, a waterslide, and an indoor pool. Business amenities include a business centre and a meeting room.

WiFi is free in public spaces. A children's pool, a hot tub, and a 24-hour fitness centre are also featured at the family-friendly Bayside Hotel of Mackinac. You'll have access to the outdoor pool at a partner property. Self parking is free.

This Victorian Mackinaw City hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 61 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Beach lounge chairs
  • Towels for the beach
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Business facilities
  • Self-service laundry
  • Express check-out
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Games room or arcade
  • Pool or billiards table
  • No smoking on site
  • 1 conference room
Bayside Hotel of Mackinac offers 61 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and designer toiletries. 42-inch LED televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit with a hydromassage showerhead, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones; local and long-distance calls are complimentary (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and fans. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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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
  • Free RV/bus/lorry parking on site
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Arcade/game room
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Children's pool
  • Free water park
  • Hot tub
  • Indoor pool
  • Outdoor pool (guest access)
  • Sauna
  • Waterslide

Family friendly

  • Access to nearby outdoor pool
  • Arcade/game room
  • Children's pool
  • Free water park access
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Waterslide

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Pool loungers

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
  • Phone accessibility kit

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoke-free property
  • Victorian architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Hydromassage showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 42-inch LED TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Refrigerator
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Fan
  • Free local calls
  • Free long-distance calls
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 5:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Check-in for this property is based at a different location, next door at The Bayside Hotel Of Mackinac.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 50.0 per accommodation (varies based on length of stay)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Pet fee: USD 50.0 per accommodation (varies based on length of stay)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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, debit cards and cash
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, Carte Blanche, debit cards and cash.

Property is also known as

Bayside Hotel Mackinac
Bayside Hotel Mackinac Mackinaw City
Bayside Mackinac
Bayside Mackinac Mackinaw City
Bayside Of Mackinac
Bayside Hotel of Mackinac Hotel
Bayside Hotel of Mackinac Mackinaw City
Bayside Hotel of Mackinac Hotel Mackinaw City

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Bayside Hotel of Mackinac?

Bayside Hotel of Mackinac offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at Bayside Hotel of Mackinac?

Yep, Bayside Hotel of Mackinac has a free self car park and free RV/bus/truck parking.

Are there any beaches close to Bayside Hotel of Mackinac?

Yep, Bayside Hotel of Mackinac is a short 7-minute walk from Edgewater Beach. Fun beach activities include fishing.

Does Bayside Hotel of Mackinac have a pool?

Bayside Hotel of Mackinac has an indoor pool and a kids' pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying on a lounger.

Does Bayside Hotel of Mackinac have a waterslide?

Yep, this property has a waterslide!

Is Bayside Hotel of Mackinac family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as a children's pool, an arcade and free water park access, it's no surprise that Bayside Hotel of Mackinac is a hit with families.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Bayside Hotel of Mackinac?

No, Bayside Hotel of Mackinac does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Bayside Hotel of Mackinac?

Check-in begins at 5:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Reviews

Bayside Hotel of Mackinac Reviews

6.6

6.6/10

Cleanliness

7.2/10

Staff & service

5.8/10

Amenities

6.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.6/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 253 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 224 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 199 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 180 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 145 out of 1001 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Patricia

Travelled with family and small children, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Conveniently located & Kid friendly. We enjoyed included waterpark. Staff is friendly. My only complaint is with the breakfast coupons they give to guests. They got rid of the included breakfast during COVID, and now offer “buy one get one free” coupons to two of the neighboring restaurants. At toast a go go breakfast buffet, children are not included with the promotion. So if you are going with an adult and child, you still pay the full price for both. At the lighthouse restaurant, it is only one coupon per table. So if you have four adults staying in one room, you will end up paying for three adult meals and getting 1 free. Or, if you have multiple people in multiple rooms and wish to be seated at the same table, the same rule will apply. This was not listed on the coupon itself, at the restaurant, or on the menu. I ended up going to the lighthouse restaurant for breakfast and sat separate from my adult friends who were roomed separately and paying separately to avoid this. When the server provided me with the bill, she asked “are you paying with cash or card?”, I paid with card. My friends paid cash and we left, only to then be chased out of the restaurant for “not paying” as this restaurant “does not accept cash” (direct quote from the server). Smells of discrimination. Posting to spread awareness - the hotel itself was great, but I would have much rather dined elsewhere than the 2 restaurants they were promoting.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Didnt like we had to walk to a different motel property for pool & jacuzzi use. Jacuzzi water was cold. Water was green. When we told the front desk she said they have nothing to do with the pool. She said its a seperate property they just let us use it. Sheets on our beds were flat sheets not fitted. They didnt cover the mattress. When I pulled to cover the end of bed then the matress at head of bed was uncovered. When we left to checkout this morning the office area was closed. So we just left. The room itself was not too bad. There were some stray hairs in the shower and sink that didnt belong to us. But that happens. Guess the worse part was the outdoorJacuzzi and pool.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

James

Travelled with family
Disliked: Room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

NANCY

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
the room was so humid. The bedding, carpet and towels were damp due to the humidity in the room. The mini fridge as well as the carpet in front of it had mold in it. The fan in the bathroom did not work. I would not recommend this place.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Joshua

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Michael

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hotel was in a good location and the rooms were fine. We only stayed one night. Only issue we had was that management tries to save money from 10pm until 9 AM and closes the lobby with a sign that tells you to go down the street to the crown plaza if there are any issues. Thought that to be very poor customer service and we would choose a different hotel next time
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Denise

Travelled with family
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room and bedding was clean, however the hallways and most of the property was very dirty!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Amy

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

JULIE, swartz creek

Liked: Cleanliness
Walking distance to restaurants
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Kevin

Travelled with family and small children
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Knowing this was a budget hotel we didn’t come in with high hopes but were disappointed with our stay. The staff was very unfriendly. Things were broken in the room that made it feel unsafe. The smoke detector was broken and was sitting on the counter. The safety door lock was loose and missing the screw. The hallways were unclean and smelt musty in areas. The water park was just ok and the pool water was cloudy. Not recommended
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Claire

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Bayside

Hotel is ok . Breakfast not included; only offer by one geat on breakfast at two local resturants which are 5 out of 10. If you need assistance no one is available in the Lobby until 8:00 am. Like wise if crave a coffee in the morning
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Allison

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I called before I booked to make sure they had a sauna running like it says in description and was told yes! I asked when I got there and no one knew what I was talking about. Never found one. Pool was dirty and had a not so nice smell. Gym only had 3 station bikes, beds were very small. Was not what they described. Disappointed to say the least.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Robert

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Okay for the cost
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Tina

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was the worst hotel I have ever stayed in. The room did not even have a chair to sit on. The furniture did not fit the room and you could not even open the closet door all the way because a large table was positioned across from it. I was concerned about the safety. The smoke alarm did not even have a cover. I had to beg the housekeeping staff to service our room. We arrived on a Thursday and did not get service until Tuesday. We were told they ran out of towels. They advertised that they had a heated pool and laundry services. The pool was located on a different property and definitely was not heated. The laundry services was also as a separate property. I was told I could go to the Ramada Inn on the 2nd floor to do my laundry. The reception desk was not open 24 hours. They had a sign stating the time the registration desk would open in the morning. The staff never arrived on time. Sometimes as much as 30 minutes late. Every morning the reception desk had a line of people trying to check in or complaining about the hotel. We left 3 days early because the hotel was horrible. The check in process was horrible. It was all done on paper. The desk had papers all over the place. I witnessed people who had reservations not get a room because they lost their reservations. The receptionists were rude and not helpful at all. I would never stay there again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Ayden

Travelled with partner
No free breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Matthew

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
There was no continental breakfast but coupons offered instead. With the price of rooms you would think this would be included. At check-in the employee used inappropriate langue while talking to another employee that was in the back. At check-out time people were smoking marijuana outside the door smelling up the lobby.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Sandra

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Like the location and dinning options. This hotel is outdated, has a smell, rooms are not clean and staff is not very friendly. I wouldn't come back to this place.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Erin, Lansing

Liked: Cleanliness
We called the desk and had maintenance up a few times because we didn’t have hot water in the shower. It didn’t get fixed so we had to check out and go about our day with no shower. The desk clerk gave a number for the manager who neither answered my call nor had voicemail.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

sarah

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marsha

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Ashley

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Property needs a lot of work. Low key maze to the “water park.” Spiders the size of silver dollars. Fire alarm went off from a hot shower. At $350 a night, you’d expect more. Staff was lovely.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Allison

Travelled with family
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
air conditioner turned on by itself throughout all hours of the night, even after being manually turned off. extremely loud sounding the same as an aircraft carrier. told the front desk about it the next morning and was told to “just unplug the air conditioner.” it was a wall unit and could not be unplugged. also no shampoo, body wash, or soap of any kind the bathrooms
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Héctor

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Andrea

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Terrible experience. Room wasn't ready for almost 2hrs after check-in time. Room was small and dark small view that we paid extra for wasn't worth it; beds weren't comfortable and linens felt like sleeping in a tarp. Could see into interior rooms while walking down the hall(which were cheaper) and they were larger brighter and newer. Pool was nasty, couldn't even see the bottom. No breakfast even though signs on the wall point you to the room it should be. Given a buy one get one free coupon for breakfast elsewhere; the food was nasty and it was $100
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025