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Northwinds Motel

Property class: 2.5

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A coastal hotel with multiple buildings, a sandy beach, and a kayak.
A motel with a beach sign, a parking lot, and a view of the ocean.
A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a television, and a view of the ocean.
A restaurant with a wooden counter, tables, and chairs.
A hotel room with two beds, a television, a desk, and a chair.

Reviews

5.8 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Housekeeping
The current price is AU$95
includes taxes & fees
23 Aug - 24 Aug

Explore the area

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11472 W US 23, Mackinaw City, MI, 49701
  • Place, Edgewater Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Edgewater Beach
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Animal Tracks Adventure Golf
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional)
    ‪20 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for 1 Queen Lakefront with Private Deck

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a television, and a view of the ocean.

1 Queen Lakefront with Private Deck

  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for 2 Queen Lakefront with Private Deck

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

2 Queen Lakefront with Private Deck

  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Single Room, 1 Queen Bed

A wooden-paneled room with a bed, two bedside lamps, a TV on a wooden dresser, and a small trash bin.

Standard Single Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • Lake view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

A hotel room with two beds, a television, a mirror, and a painting on the wall.

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

About the area

Mackinaw City

At Northwinds Motel, you'll be 10.2 km (6.3 mi) from Straits State Park and 13 km (8.1 mi) from Wilderness State Park. .This smoke-free motel offers a picnic area and tour/ticket assistance. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .Sights within a 15-minute drive of this Mackinaw City motel include Deer Ranch and Mackinac Bridge.
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What's nearby

  • Edgewater Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Edgewater Beach - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Mackinaw Crossings - 2 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Mackinaw Manor Haunted Mansion - 3 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Animal Tracks Adventure Golf - 3 min drive - 1.9 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Keyhole Bar & Grill - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Fox's Pizza Den - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Dixie Saloon - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Audie's Restaurant - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Darrow's Family Restaurant - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Northwinds Motel

Northwinds Motel offers its guests tour/ticket assistance and a picnic area. The front desk is open around the clock. Free self parking is available. You'll have access to the indoor pool and outdoor pool at a partner property.

This Mackinaw City motel is smoke free.

  • 17 guestrooms or units
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • No smoking on site
Northwinds Motel offers 17 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors. Cable televisions are provided. Bathrooms include a shower. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Parking and transport

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

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

  • Smoking not allowed

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

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

Payment types

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
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, Discover and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. 

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Northwinds Motel?

Northwinds Motel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Northwinds Motel?

As of 13 Aug 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Northwinds Motel on 23 Aug 2026 start from AU$95, including 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 parking available at Northwinds Motel?

Yep, Northwinds Motel has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Northwinds Motel?

Yep, Northwinds Motel is a short 3-minute walk from Edgewater Beach.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Northwinds Motel?

No, Northwinds Motel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Northwinds Motel?

Check-in begins at 4 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at Northwinds Motel?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Northwinds Motel Reviews

Reviews

5.8
Rating 10 - Excellent. 72 out of 466 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 88 out of 466 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 105 out of 466 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 87 out of 466 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 114 out of 466 reviews

6.0/10

Cleanliness

6.8/10

Staff & service

4.6/10

Amenities

5.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I have been using the same owners for 21 years and it is a wonderful location and view of the bridge and the Grand hotel on the island
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

M Kay

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

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

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

Nice hotel

Nice hotel with a great view. Definitely recommend the balcony room
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Victor

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

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Gary

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

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Neil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The most amazing view. A balcony overlooking the straights with the bridge and Mackinac island. Room was clean and comfortable with a great bed.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Richard

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

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Autumn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very upbeat and happy staff very helpful. Lots of fresh towels. Room was very clean. Had a wonderful view of the lake. Would come back again :)
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Steve

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

8/10 Good

Kimberlee

Liked: Staff & service
Location is amazing, right on the beach with uncovered parking outside our door. Had to go to sister site to get checked in, but staff was very friendly. Motel could use some updates and softer beds. Views are amazing.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022
Verified review

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
Verified review

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