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Riviera Motel

2.5 star property
On beach with seasonal outdoor pool, near Mackinaw City Ferry Terminal

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Seasonal outdoor pool, open 9:00 AM to 10 PM, pool loungers
Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Partial Lake View, Ground Floor
Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Park View, Corner
Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Partial Lake View, Ground Floor
View from property

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Pool
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included
The current price is AU$138
includes taxes & fees
1 Oct - 2 Oct

Explore the area

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520 North Huron Ave., Mackinaw City, MI, 49701
  • Old Mackinac Point Lighthouse
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Mackinaw City Dock
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Mackinaw City Ferry Terminal
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional)
    ‪24 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Partial Lake View, Ground Floor

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Partial Lake View, Ground Floor

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Partial Lake View, Ground Floor

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(30 reviews)

Highlights

Patio
Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Cable channels
  • 23 sq m
  • Partial lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Comfort Room, 2 Double Beds, Lake View

Comfort Room, 2 Double Beds, Lake View

Comfort Room, 2 Double Beds, Lake View

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(51 reviews)

Highlights

Patio
Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 23 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Park View, Ground Floor

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Park View, Ground Floor

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Park View, Ground Floor

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Patio
Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Cable channels
  • 21 sq m
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Basic Room, 1 Queen Bed, Courtyard View, Ground Floor

Basic Room, 1 Queen Bed, Courtyard View, Ground Floor

Basic Room, 1 Queen Bed, Courtyard View, Ground Floor

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Patio
Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Cable channels
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Park View, Corner

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Park View, Corner

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Park View, Corner

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Cable channels
In-room safe
Located on the top floor
  • 16 sq m
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the area

Mackinaw City

At Riviera Motel you'll be steps from Lake Huron and 4.6 km (2.9 mi) from Lake Michigan. Highlights at this beachfront motel include in-room free WiFi and free high-speed Internet. .Spend the day at the beach and enjoy the on-site seasonal outdoor swimming pool and pool loungers. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas, concierge services and a vending machine. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .Attractions within a 10-minute drive of this Mackinaw City motel include Mackinaw City Ferry Terminal and Headlands International Dark Sky Park.
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What's nearby

  • Old Mackinac Point Lighthouse - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Mackinaw Bridge Museum - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Mackinaw City Dock - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Mackinaw City Ferry Terminal - 3 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Headlands International Dark Sky Park - 7 min drive - 4.4 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Keyhole Bar & Grill - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Dixie Saloon - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Wienerlicious - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Darrow's Family Restaurant - ‬9 min walk

About this property

Riviera Motel

On beach with seasonal outdoor pool, near Mackinaw City Ferry Terminal
As a guest of Riviera Motel, you'll find a seasonal outdoor pool, a vending machine, and tour/ticket assistance. Public spaces have free WiFi. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Mackinaw City motel.

  • 1 building
  • 24 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Smoking in designated areas
Riviera Motel offers 24 air-conditioned accommodations with a safe and a hairdryer. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels.

This Mackinaw City motel provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

Things to do

  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Mini-fridge
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

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

Outdoors

  • On the beach
  • 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.
  • 12 steps to reach entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Mini-fridge
  • Room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:30 PM
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 10:30 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between 27 October and 1 May.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

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, debit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, Discover, debit cards and cash. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Please note that this property can refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, which include pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
  • The seasonal pool will open in May and close in September.
  • Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 10 PM
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

Property is also known as

Riviera Motel Mackinaw City
Riviera Mackinaw City
Riviera Motel Motel
Riviera Motel Mackinaw City
Riviera Motel Motel Mackinaw City

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Riviera Motel?

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

How much does it cost to stay at Riviera Motel?

As of 15 Sept 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Riviera Motel on 1 Oct 2025 start from AU$138.08, 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 Riviera Motel?

Yep, Riviera Motel has a free self car park.

Does Riviera Motel have a pool?

Riviera Motel has a seasonal outdoor pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying on a lounger. The pool is open 9:00 AM to 10 PM (Seasonal outdoor pool open from May to September).

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Riviera Motel?

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

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

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:30 AM.

Are pets allowed at Riviera Motel?

No, pets are not allowed.

Reviews

Riviera Motel Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 536 out of 815 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 215 out of 815 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 45 out of 815 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 14 out of 815 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 815 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

BARB, HENSEL

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location with an amazing view! Clean and well-run. Would definitely come back.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

ANN

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Well kept. Cute. Perfect location. Office staff very kind. Highly recommend!! Being able to buy ferry tickets and get picked up/dropped off at motel a plus. Also being able to walk to historical museums another plus for staying here. Beautiful sunrise and sunsets right outside your door! AC unit in our room was not staying cool, but does not change my mind about this motel. I will be back
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Terry

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Nice and clean, rooms are small but great place as long you just intend to sleep and shower there. Wouldn’t recommend for a family of 4. Great for two people. Location was great.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Nice place to stay.

We stayed for a week. The hotel staff were very helpful and friendly. The room was clean. The kids loved the heated pool and we loved the view of the lake and bridge from the pool. The bathroom was small and needed more counter or shelf space. The shower curtain had a tendency to move over the rim of the shower while in use causing water to get all over the bathroom floor. There was only one towel bar so we could only hang two towels to dry. We bought some suction hooks to hang our bathing suits in the shower. The room had a small refrigerator and a coffee maker. No microwave in the room, it was outside near the office. The rooms are nicely decorated. Overall a very nice place to stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Douglas

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
it was an older property but clean and quiet with a great view pool area looked nice but weather was not good for using it
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lynn

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

Fantastic place to stay

Always wanted to stay here and now i have and it is our favorite. Check in was a breeze. Peter was always helpful and kind. Would recommend this place if you wabt to stay in Mackinaw City. It is not part of the "owned" hotels only looking to make a profit.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Archie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Returning to the Riviera Motel was on my bucket list, and it's everything I remembered and more. The location is the best in my opinion.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dawn

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great views, super helpful staff (just one guy we saw, but he was very accommodating), calm area. The room was very clean and comfortable.
View from the hotel of the bridge
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Jane

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

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

Comfortable Gem

Never stayed at a “Motel” before but this one was top notch comfortable and great size room with everything just awesome!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a very quaint motel with very clean rooms. It's quiet and right by the lake with a nice view of the bridge. The staff was very friendly & knowledgeable. Excellent rates also! Highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Antonio

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean. Great view. Would recommend & stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Carrie

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

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

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

Would stay again!

I booked this hotel based on other reviews. It certainly did not disappoint! Check in was easy and the room was spotless. Can’t beat the bridge view!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

joshua, marcellus

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

barbara

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

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We loved that this was a non chain quaint motel. Warning, if you are looking for all "the bells and whistles" of a fancy place you will be disappointed. However, if you are looking for a clean, quiet
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

William

This is the best place to stay in Mackinaw City. Clean, quaint and excellent view of the bridge.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Rodney

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice place. Clean place, and nice area.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

Great view!

Love this hotel! I’ve stayed here a few times and love the location, view, and friendly staff. I gave 3 stars for comfort because the bed was like sleeping in a hammock (room 105). I don’t recall having that the other times I’ve stayed here.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tara

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

Great stay

We have stayed here for several years and it has been a standard for our trips up north.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeff

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Next to the bridge!!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jodi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Gerard

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024