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Starlite Budget Inn

2.0 star property
Motel in Mackinaw City with free parking

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Aerial view
Children’s play area – outdoor
Children’s play area – outdoor
Property entrance
Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Reviews

6.8 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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116 Old US 31, Mackinaw City, MI, 49701
  • Place, Mackinaw City Ferry Terminal
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Mackinaw Manor Haunted Mansion
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Mackinaw City Dock
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Airport, Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional)
    ‪21 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for 1 King with In Room Jacuzzi

Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

1 King with In Room Jacuzzi

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Fridge
TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
  • 46 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

2 Rooms with 2 Double Beds

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Cable channels
  • 46 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Fridge
TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Fridge
TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Fridge
TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

About the area

Mackinaw City

Starlite Budget Inn puts you in the heart of Mackinaw City, within just a 10-minute stroll of Edgewater Beach and Mackinaw City Ferry Terminal. Highlights at this motel include an indoor swimming pool and in-room free WiFi. .This pet-friendly motel offers free WiFi in public areas, a picnic area and tour/ticket assistance. Added amenities include a vending machine. Bring your pet along and take advantage of this property's pet-friendly amenities, such as an off-lead area. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .With a stay at this Mackinaw City motel, you'll be 4.9 km (3.1 mi) from Lake Michigan.
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What's nearby

  • Mackinaw City Ferry Terminal - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Mackinaw Crossings - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Mackinaw Manor Haunted Mansion - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Mackinaw City Dock - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Mackinaw Bridge Museum - 18 min walk - 1.5 km

Getting around

  • Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Keyhole Bar & Grill - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Dixie Saloon - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Wienerlicious - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Darrow's Family Restaurant - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬15 min walk

About this property

Starlite Budget Inn

Motel in Mackinaw City with free parking
As a guest of Starlite Budget Inn, you'll find an indoor pool, a vending machine, and tour/ticket assistance. Public spaces have free WiFi. Self parking is free.

This Mackinaw City motel is smoke free.

  • 1 floor
  • 36 guestrooms or units
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • No smoking on site
Starlite Budget Inn offers 36 accommodations with free toiletries and blackout curtains. Cable televisions are provided.

Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit. This Mackinaw City motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. An iron/ironing board and hairdryers can be requested. 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
  • Limited on-site self parking

Things to do

  • Indoor pool
  • Playground

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Indoor pool
  • Playground

Conveniences

  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Picnic area
  • 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
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 1 floor
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
The check-in location differs from the property location; go to: [146 Old Us 31, Mackinaw City, MI 49701]
The host will greet guests on arrival
If you are planning to arrive after 11:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between 21 October and 10 May.

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

  • Pets: USD 27.75 per pet, per stay
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • An off-lead area is available
  • Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 40.0 per day.
  • 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 27.75 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 40.0 per day

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 and cash
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 and cash.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • Pets are welcome in certain rooms only; other restrictions apply (please see the Fees section for related charges). To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Starlite Budget Inn?

Starlite Budget Inn offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at Starlite Budget Inn?

Yep, Starlite Budget Inn has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Starlite Budget Inn?

Yep, Starlite Budget Inn is a short 7-minute walk from Edgewater Beach. Fun beach activities include parasailing.

Does Starlite Budget Inn have a pool?

Starlite Budget Inn has an indoor pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying on a lounger. The pool is open 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Starlite Budget Inn?

No, Starlite Budget Inn does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Starlite Budget Inn?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at Starlite Budget Inn?

Cats and dogs are welcome at Starlite Budget Inn, with dog exercise areas on offer. Just so you know, there's a limit of 2 pets.

Starlite Budget Inn Reviews

Reviews

6.8
Rating 10 - Excellent. 192 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 326 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 251 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 136 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 95 out of 1000 reviews

7.2/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

6.0/10

Amenities

6.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Archita

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

6/10 Okay

Michael

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
No staff at the property.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Angela

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

8/10 Good

Patricia

Travelled with partner
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
The room was clean. With the exception of the shower, it had long blonde hair on the shower wall, my husband noticed while showering. I went without a shower. Everything else was good.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

David

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness
Rooms were dated but clean.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Tianshu

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

8/10 Good

Melissa

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Worth the price for a quick overnight trip as a couple. Room was very dated and mini fridge didnt get too cold but worked. Walls are thin so you can hear voices from the next room and outside easily so I wouldn't recommend if that bothers you. Staff was friendly. *Note - 3 budget motels are being ran by 1 management company so check in is next door. Looks like they are trying to maintain and up keep these old properties which is nice!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Brandi

Choose something else

This was a terrible stay from start to finish. The room reeked of a foul odor covered with men’s cologne, the soaking tub was full of sediment, and the bed was uncomfortable. On top of that, the office was closed so check-in had to be done at another hotel. Absolutely not worth any money.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Charles, Colorado Springs

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Check-in was a bit cumbersome. There was one location for all 3 adjacent hotels on the property. The process took quite a while as there were numerous people waiting. The staff was not very friendly. My key card quit working the second day we stayed. Had to wait in line for 20 minutes to get a new one. Property and room were a bit run down, in need of updating and repairs.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

John

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

Great place for the price

Very nice and comfortable. Would stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Randy

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Dale

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Amanda

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lois

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service
The Hot tub and pool were nice. The room was pretty good size, and the room didnt smell. Some of the outdoor areas need a little repainting but otherwise pretty good. We enjoyed our stay. Keep up the great work. God Bless
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Milton

Liked: Staff & service

no bugs in the room!!!!!

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Gracie

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Heather

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Save your money and sleep in the car

I would have rather slept in the truck. The carpets were NASTY. i swear from the 80s original carpet. You could tell they were thick with dirt and moisture from decades of use and neglect. So were the beds. They were rock hard spring in your back type beds. I can deal with hard beds. Cant deal with stains on the box springs, and stains you can see thru the sheets. My dogs didnt even want to walk on the floor and they roll in poop. It smelled like old indian food. The water was hot for one shower but not two. Wall plug ins did not work. There was a maxed out plug in strip for a mini fridge i didnt dare open, tv and i think the window ac. I asked my husband if we could go buy a tent and sleep in the woods bc i was so grossed out by the carpet, beds and spiders in the corners. Non of the windows locked. There was mold on the walls on the bathroom where the paint has peeled up. Our only other options for hotels were equal to a car payment $$$ is the only reason we didnt leave.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Sheryl, Wauwatosa

Travelled with group
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property shares a front desk/lobby staff with 2 other hotels, so check in was NOT at the property. (the people we worked with were fine the 2 stars is b/c there was no one at OUR hotel) I would have loved to know that ahead of time. The picture is an aerial view, up close this place is a bit run down and kind of felt a bit shady. People were shooting off fireworks and with no front desk staff it was kind of the wild wild west. The room was very small, but mostly clean. I would not stay here again. We were trying to save money and we got what we paid for.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Christopher

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Christie

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Guadalupe Vanessa Flores

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children, Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
An intense smell of mold inside the room my got an allergic reaction plus unfortunately bed bugs were found on the bed I did reported the incident and the friendly manager transferred me to another room way better
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

sara

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Was just ok had to ask for wash clothes also when I checked in they asked for my card I asked why because I already paid for then when I woke up they charged me card agin $135 I don’t know what that was about also Saturday night someone checked in with kids I don’t mind that as I had kids to but there’s was jumping to 12 at night
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025