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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
Private beach nearby, sun-loungers, beach towels
Lobby
Reception

Reviews

6.6 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • 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 City Dock
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Headlands International Dark Sky Park
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Airport, Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional)
    ‪23 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Traditional Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

Desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Traditional Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
LED TV
Fan
Blackout curtains
Hydromassage showerhead
Designer toiletries
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Traditional Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking, Lake View

Desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
LED TV
Fan
Blackout curtains
Hydromassage showerhead
Designer toiletries
  • 23 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Traditional Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking (Court Side)

Desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
LED TV
Fan
Blackout curtains
Hydromassage showerhead
Designer toiletries
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Traditional Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

Desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Traditional Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
LED TV
Fan
Blackout curtains
Hydromassage showerhead
Designer toiletries
  • 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 15-minute stroll, you'll find popular places like Mackinaw City Ferry Terminal and Lake Huron. 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. .Attractions within a 10-minute drive of this Mackinaw City hotel include Lake Michigan and Headlands International Dark Sky Park.

What's nearby

  • Mackinaw City Ferry Terminal - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Mackinaw City Dock - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Mackinaw Bridge Museum - 16 min walk - 1.4 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) - 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.

Bayside Hotel of Mackinac Reviews

Reviews

6.6
Rating 10 - Excellent. 250 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 226 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 197 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 183 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 145 out of 1001 reviews

6.6/10

Cleanliness

7.2/10

Staff & service

5.8/10

Amenities

6.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Cheri

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

faisal

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Poorly maintained, not very clean, easy check in and good staff
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Sarah

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mariah

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mariah

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Radmila

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Robert

Travelled with partner
Everything could have been cleaner and nothing in the room worked when we first got there.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

James

Travelled with family
Disliked: Amenities
Needs updated
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Dakota

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
You get what you pay for. When we checked in, there were no night shift workers and had to check in for our room down the road at another hotel. This is way better than the Crown Plaza though! Everything was clean. Just felt sketchy at night with no workers in the building.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wade

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Keith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leyanis

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Tonya

Travelled with family and small children
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Toilet seat was broke. Stains on bedding. Not vaccumed.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Susan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The in room hot tub was large and just great!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gregory

The game room has pinball.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

sumit

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Horrible! We were given an outdated room with broken furniture. Toilet clogged the second day. Shower head stopped working. Only thing nice was it was close to the Mackinaw island ferry.

10/10 Excellent

Michael T

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and close to shopping
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

Brandon

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Anthony

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

William

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Marvin

Tv unplugged refrigerator made noise
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

Ali

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
Dirty room and bathroom. Cut out in closet with rat droppings
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

tiffany

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

Charles

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Building in disrepair.Not worth the price
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024