Sunrise Beach Motel

2.0 star property
Beachside motel with seasonal outdoor pool

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Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Lakefront, Bridgeview
Fridge
Seasonal outdoor pool, open 10:00 AM to 11:00 PM, pool umbrellas
Front of property
Property grounds

Reviews

6.8 out of 10

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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11416 W. U.S. 23, Mackinaw City, MI, 49701
  • Place, Edgewater Beach
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Mackinaw City Ferry Terminal
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Mackinaw City Dock
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional)
    ‪22 min drive‬

Room options

Economy Room, 1 Queen Bed, Courtyard View

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Pillow-top bed
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Lakefront, Bridgeview

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Pillow-top bed
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Classic Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Pillow-top bed
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

About the area

Mackinaw City

Sunrise Beach Motel places you steps from Lake Huron and within a 10-minute stroll of Edgewater Beach. Highlights at this beachfront motel include a private beach and in-room free WiFi. .This beach motel offers free WiFi in public areas, a picnic area and tour/ticket assistance. Added amenities include a seasonal outdoor swimming pool and a vending machine. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .With a stay at this Mackinaw City motel, you'll be 5.8 km (3.6 mi) from Lake Michigan.

What's nearby

  • Edgewater Beach - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Mackinaw City Ferry Terminal - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Mackinaw Crossings - 3 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Mackinaw City Dock - 3 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Mackinaw Manor Haunted Mansion - 3 min drive - 2.6 km

Getting around

  • Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

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

About this property

Sunrise Beach Motel

Beachside motel with seasonal outdoor pool
Sunrise Beach Motel offers its guests a private beach and a seasonal outdoor pool. WiFi is free in public spaces. A vending machine, tour/ticket assistance, and a picnic area are also featured at Sunrise Beach Motel. Self parking is free. You'll have access to the indoor pool and outdoor pool at a partner property.

This Mackinaw City motel is smoke free.

  • 30 guestrooms or units
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • No smoking on site
Sunrise Beach Motel offers 30 accommodations with air conditioning. Beds feature pillowtop mattresses. This Mackinaw City motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access.

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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
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Things to do

  • Indoor pool (guest access)
  • Outdoor pool (guest access)
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Access to nearby indoor pool
  • Fenced pool
  • Refrigerator on request
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • No housekeeping service
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Firepit
  • In a nature reserve
  • On a private beach
  • Picnic area
  • Pool umbrellas

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 parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator on request

More

  • Air conditioning
  • LED lighting

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 host will greet guests on arrival
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between 1 November and 1 May.

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

  • Pets: USD 30.00 per accommodation, per stay
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • 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 30.00 per accommodation, per 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 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. 

We should mention

  • The seasonal pool will open on 01 June and close on 30 September.
  • Pool access available from 10:00 AM to 11:00 PM

Property is also known as

Sunrise Beach Mackinaw City
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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Sunrise Beach Motel?

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

Is parking available at Sunrise Beach Motel?

Yep, Sunrise Beach Motel has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Sunrise Beach Motel?

Yep, Sunrise Beach Motel is a short 7-minute walk from Edgewater Beach.

Does Sunrise Beach Motel have a pool?

Sunrise Beach Motel has a seasonal outdoor pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying under the shade of an umbrella. The pool is open 10:00 AM to 11:00 PM (Seasonal outdoor pool open from June 01 to September 30).

What makes Sunrise Beach Motel a romantic place to stay?

A private beach, plus pillowtop beds in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Sunrise Beach Motel.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Sunrise Beach Motel?

No, Sunrise Beach Motel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Sunrise Beach Motel?

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

Sunrise Beach Motel Reviews

Reviews

6.8
Rating 10 - Excellent. 60 out of 189 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 33 out of 189 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 39 out of 189 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 29 out of 189 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 28 out of 189 reviews

6.6/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

5.6/10

Amenities

6.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Mark

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
The first room had mold and spider webs everywhere. The transferred room had mildew on the shower curtain. The pool was green and the hot tub felt like Lake Michigan in September. Do not recommend. The housekeeper was very friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I was happy being on the lake and enjoying a weekend on bonfires on the beach. Thank you for making my trip enjoyable!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Rudy

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Cute little motel on the water with some updates. Rooms are smaller than they look online. Outdoor trash piled up next to our room was not removed for 2.5 days. Many spider webs and bugs not cleaned by outdoor light. TV did not work. Tub had black marks and not clean. Bed was comfortable. Cute cabin wood inside and nice view. Someone was moving tons of furniture above us at 11pm. A/C & heat did not work well and only on one temperature.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Norene

Liked: Room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness
The good is location and sitting on the covered porch with the sounds of the waves and the view of the bridge. Inside: under renovation? Reserved 2 weeks in advanced does not guarantee you will get the room you choose. They tried to put us on level 2 but my spouse could not do stairs. They said they would not charge me extra for the room they gave us. Bathroom door didn't close, stained bedspread. See photos of our room. Inside/Outside pool looked like it was closed due to pylons at the entrance and no lighting. Free parking, hard to maneuver around the rocks. Key card inoperable on day 2. They have a good location, hope they are able to fix the detailed stuff and politely accommodate reservations.
Good:  Nice view of the bridge and Mackinaw Island, fire pit available covered porch
Good:  New tongue and groove walls nice new drapes and flooring.
Bed was comfortable, furniture and lighting outdated and used.
Something simple and more modern would help improve the new renovation.  Though functional
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Michele

Travelled with partner
The toilet holder was broke. The drain to the tub was not secured. Cob webs on ceiling. The screen to back door was a mess. And windows dirty. The only good thing about our stay was the guy was able to put me on the ground level as I have a bad knee.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Amberley

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel was good for sleeping but don’t expect much else. They were draining the pool when we visited and upon check-in they didn’t inform us of this but we overheard another guest asking about waterpark passes and we then found out they were offering complimentary passes to a nearby hotel, but this was not offered to us, we had to ask. We ended up using the other hotel’s beach more than this one because it was cleaner. The balconies were very nice and the view was wonderful! Rooms were clean and beds were nice. If you call Shepler’s ferry their free shuttle will actually pick you up at the motel which was very nice. Also very convenient location to most things downtown mackinaw. If you’re just using the motel for sleeping and not much else then it’ll get the job done.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

John

Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Lori

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Tried to walk to the lakefront and there was dog feces all around the grounds. The air conditioner kept fluctuating because they’re using an extension cord block and even THAT switch was under the cord! The first thing I saw was a spider under the sheets. There was a bottle (empty)of shampoo on the shower floor. I used water shoes in the shower because that had mold and who knows what on the floor. These people haven’t invested a dime on these units since the 70’s.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Jeanine

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Looked nothing like the photos. For the price it's an okay place to sleep for one night, but that's very subjective. As long as you expect no frills & questionable cleanliness. It looked and smelled like I was staying at a divorced deadbeat dad's apartment that hasn't seen a vacuum in 5 years. I think this should have been a $40 motel for what it actually looks like. I think they get away with higher because it's close to the Mackinac Island ferry. But if you're looking for the cheapest possible, I think the bed was clean so I was happy about that.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Jaime

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

Decent for the price

Beautiful location, great view of the bridge, very good beach. Each of the ground floor rooms had their own fire pit, right on the beach! The rooms were pretty clean, toilet/shower room very small. Great hot water, good water pressure. My family had 3 rooms, all the screen doors needed replaced, 2 of the glass doors didn’t lock. The mattresses were a crap shoot for comfort. I would go back again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

James

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Tiny, smelly. One room has moldy baseboards around the shower. Another had toilet that hadn't been cleaned in some time, with yellow deposits of some sort below the water line. We'll never go there again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Peg

Travelled with group
Disliked: Amenities
The lakeview was nice but wasn't as cozy as previous reviews indicated. No place to hand anything and tub had rusty water stains.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

David

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
The place was very dirty, I actually wanted to leave after seeing it but they make you sign at the desk if you cancel you will still have to pay. The view to see the Mackinaw Bridge was the only saving grace. The shower had rust stains & still had the used bar soap from a previous customer. The shower curtain had mold & rust on it. The bedding was awful , the blanket had spots on it. All & all it was terrible and I would advise against staying there.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Janet

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Check in was great and the views were, also. Our room was very disappointing. The screen door to the balcony was badly ripped and the handle on the slider was broken. The tub needed replaced and the bathroom window was broken and taped over. The beds felt clean and were very comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Danie

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marlem

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

Love Sunrise Beach Motel!

My husband and I enjoyed our stay at Sunrise. Loved our view from the balcony it was just beautiful to have the window open at night and morning. Room and bathroom were nice and clean. Staff was nice as well. I will consider Sunrise Beach Motel in the future and will highly recommended to family and friends if they ever visit Mackinac Island.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Rita

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Disappointed in Mackinac City

Disappointed in the room we had. They had new wall covering and floor but the room was in poor repair. The bathroom window was broken and covered with duct tape to keep the glass in place. The patio was dirty and couldn’t be used due trash on floor. The sliding door handle was broken and the screen was torn. Mold in the AC unit. The outside was dark, with two lights in the parking lot being out and the solar lights on the wooden stairs were very dim causing me to miss a step and fall.
Bathroom window broken and dirty with dirt on window seal.
The handle on sliding glass door was broken, making it difficult to open door. The screen was torn on the top and bottom  which prevented the door to be open to enjoy the fresh air from the lake.
The two light fixtures over the bed had large accumulation of dead bugs.
Torn sliding glass screen door.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cindi

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Debbie

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emily

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kylie

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Lora

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Joseph

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Shower head was new, water wouldn't come out, doorwall wouldn't open, coffe maker did not work.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

DONNA, Naperville

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
This property has a beautiful view but the room was dirty. Sliding door to balcony didn’t lock. Balcony screen was ripped. Window in bathroom was broken and taped together. Water in tub was gray. We moved the little table by the beds to plug in charger and was very dirty. Sheets had sand in them. We stayed one night, quick in and out.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Amit

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
There were bugs,flies, mosquitoes all over the room, including spider webs. The room looked like it was never cleaned. The water coming out of tap was black in color and when we asked front desk, they said its normal as its well water in city (this was a lie as we found out later that there is city water in all hotels). Requested for cancellation which was denied by both hotel and Expedia. Expedia does not help in this matter , which is sad and bad customer service to say the least.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025