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Waterfront Inn - Mackinaw City

2.0 star property
On beach with indoor pool for sandy fun near Mackinaw City Ferry Terminal

Photo gallery for Waterfront Inn - Mackinaw City

Lake view
Mini-fridge
2 bedrooms, soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets
Children’s area
2 bedrooms, soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

5.4 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included
  • Business services
The current price is AU$88
includes taxes & fees
16 Oct - 17 Oct

Explore the area

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1009 S Huron Ave, Mackinaw City, MI, 49701
  • Place, Mackinaw City Ferry Terminal
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Mackinaw City Dock
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Headlands International Dark Sky Park
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Airport, Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional)
    ‪23 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Courtyard View

2 bedrooms, soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Courtyard View

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
TV
2 bedrooms
Private bathroom
Cable channels
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Lakeside

2 bedrooms, soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Lakeside

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
TV
2 bedrooms
Private bathroom
Cable channels
  • 28 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Courtyard View

2 bedrooms, soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Courtyard View

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
TV
2 bedrooms
Private bathroom
Cable channels
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Courtyard View

2 bedrooms, soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Courtyard View

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
TV
2 bedrooms
Private bathroom
Cable channels
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Family Room

2 bedrooms, soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
TV
2 bedrooms
Private bathroom
Cable channels
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 7
  • 3 Queen Beds

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Lake View

2 bedrooms, soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Lake View

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
TV
2 bedrooms
Private bathroom
Cable channels
  • 28 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Lake View

2 bedrooms, soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Lake View

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
TV
2 bedrooms
Private bathroom
Cable channels
  • 28 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Suite, Lake View

2 bedrooms, soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Suite, Lake View

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
TV
2 bedrooms
Private bathroom
Cable channels
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 7
  • 2 King Beds

View all photos for Cabin

2 bedrooms, soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Cabin

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
TV
2 bedrooms
Sofa bed
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

View all photos for Basic Room

2 bedrooms, soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Basic Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-fridge
TV
2 bedrooms
Private bathroom
Cable channels
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Luxury Cabin

2 bedrooms, soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Luxury Cabin

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
TV
2 bedrooms
Private bathroom
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed, 2 Twin Beds and 1 Queen Futon

View all photos for Royal Cabin

2 bedrooms, soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Royal Cabin

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
TV
2 bedrooms
Private bathroom
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed, 2 Twin Beds and 1 Queen Futon

View all photos for Signature Cabin

2 bedrooms, soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Signature Cabin

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
TV
2 bedrooms
Private bathroom
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed, 2 Twin Beds and 1 Queen Futon

View all photos for Superior Cabin

2 bedrooms, soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Cabin

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
TV
2 bedrooms
Private bathroom
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed, 2 Twin Beds and 1 Queen Futon

About the area

Mackinaw City

Waterfront Inn - Mackinaw City puts you in the heart of Mackinaw City, within just a 10-minute stroll of popular attractions like Lake Huron and Mackinaw City Ferry Terminal. Highlights at this beachfront hotel include an indoor swimming pool and in-room free WiFi. .This beach hotel offers free WiFi in public areas, a games room and a picnic area. Other amenities include express check-in, express check-out and tour/ticket assistance. 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 - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Mackinaw City Dock - 2 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Mackinaw Bridge Museum - 2 min drive - 2.2 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) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Keyhole Bar & Grill - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Dixie Saloon - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Wienerlicious - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Darrow's Family Restaurant - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬16 min walk

About this property

Waterfront Inn - Mackinaw City

On beach with indoor pool for sandy fun near Mackinaw City Ferry Terminal
As a guest of Waterfront Inn - Mackinaw City, you'll find an indoor pool, a vending machine, and an arcade/games room. Public spaces have free WiFi. Waterfront Inn - Mackinaw City also features tour/ticket assistance, a picnic area, and express check-in. Self parking is free.

This Mackinaw City hotel is smoke free.

  • 90 guestrooms or units
  • 5 buildings
  • Conference rooms
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Games room or arcade
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • No smoking on site
Waterfront Inn - Mackinaw City offers 90 air-conditioned accommodations, with free toiletries. Televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include a shower. This Mackinaw City hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided on request.

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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

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Indoor pool

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Indoor pool
  • Mini-fridge
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Firepit
  • On a lake
  • On the beach
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • 5 buildings
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 43-inch TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 25.00 per accommodation, per stay
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 20.0 per day.
  • Cots (infant beds) are available for USD 10.0 per day.

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 25.00 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: USD 10.0 per day
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 20.0 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; 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, American Express and Discover. Cash is not accepted. 

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Waterfront Inn - Mackinaw City?

Waterfront Inn - Mackinaw City offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Waterfront Inn - Mackinaw City?

As of 13 Oct 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Waterfront Inn - Mackinaw City on 16 Oct 2025 start from AU$88.49, 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 Waterfront Inn - Mackinaw City?

Yep, Waterfront Inn - Mackinaw City has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Waterfront Inn - Mackinaw City?

Yep, Waterfront Inn - Mackinaw City is on Edgewater Beach. Fun beach activities include fishing.

Does Waterfront Inn - Mackinaw City have a pool?

Waterfront Inn - Mackinaw City has an indoor pool.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Waterfront Inn - Mackinaw City?

No, Waterfront Inn - Mackinaw City does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Waterfront Inn - Mackinaw City?

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

Waterfront Inn - Mackinaw City Reviews

Reviews

5.4
Rating 10 - Excellent. 125 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 180 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 208 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 218 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 277 out of 1008 reviews

5.6/10

Cleanliness

6.4/10

Staff & service

4.6/10

Amenities

4.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

5.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Dora

Liked: Cleanliness
Average. Nothing stands out.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Joseph

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

David

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The motel is old, but the room was very clean. Towels were very clean.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Dave

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Trevor

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pay a little more and sleep in a bed without bugs.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Annette

Travelled with family and small children
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We didn’t even stay - it felt unsafe. No outside lighting, lights inside didn’t all work, smelled bad, dumpster was overflowing in the parking lot. Awful place!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jeremy

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Joshua

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property is run down, but price reflected it. Some of the outlets in our room didn’t work, has to call staff to get our fridge working. But the views and lake access were great. Also enjoyed my little porch on my room.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Stacey

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Note: the pictures you see are NOT the room you will be staying in if you choose “standard room.” These pictures are exclusively of the 3 cabins. The rooms are sad. Very, very sad. You can do better. Spend the extra money.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Milagros

Travelled with family and small children
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Very duty dusty bugs I will never stay there again. Don’t stay there.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Cindy

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Book this place thinking I was getting a cabin turned out to be a room. The area was very dark and felt unsafe at night. When I entered the room none of the lights worked except for the bathroom light and the tv was on. It was about midnight when we got there and we instantly left to find another place to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Morgan

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

Dirty motel

I was expecting a nice cabin stay but what we ended up having a dirty motel room. It did have beach access and porch on the beach.
Balcony
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Joshua

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was broken. All lampshades were broken and falling off. Many outlet covers were broken and the outlet did not work. TV got zero stations. Tub had two holes in it, and the balcony seemed like if may fall to the ground. Siding of the building was in awful condition and was rotting everywhere. Amenities. That wee listed were non existent— no arcade, and no waterpark passes.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Rocio

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Staff- friendly and helpful Location- great location, near the highway, close to town lots of stores and restaurants, beach/lake access very close to hotel with mackinaw bridge view 5/5 from the shore, pool available in middle of parking lot (didnt use pool, looked okay) Cleanliness well was okay but could be better , mattress was clean no bugs on mattress its self headboard and base very dirty (i took a wipe to it and the dust that came off of it was gross) lots of spider webs in and around the whole room, in lamps and on the picture frames, ceiling, windows, you name it, spider webs even on the shower curtain, (i carry wipes and disinfectant spray with me everywhere so i took care of this myself, sadly but for my piece of mind) refrigerator was clean but had drinks in already open(guessing they didnt throw anything out from last person who stayed)
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

christopher

Travelled with family, Travelled with pets
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was small, but clean.Outside was run down, no outside lights, and rough looking.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Rima

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
Terrible, dirty, disgusting
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Dom

Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Anneliese

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

4/10 Poor

Dianne

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Kristy

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Not what was pictured at all.

The hotel was not pictured correctly on Hotels app. The room is awful. Small fridge. No microwave which may not have said. Not updated in probably 30 years. Barely any parking. One lamp didn’t work. All outlets were taken for their equipment. Smells nasty had to take allergy pills. Has wall heating that was throwing out heat AC in wall on all night. Bed was soooo HARD. Stand up shower. Uses regular key for doors could barely dead bolt the door. Internet went out couldn’t get it to come back on for my tablet. Very disappointed with this “Inn”. I feel even though it was a little over $100 that I didn’t get what I paid for because they have apparently only pictures of the cabin rooms not the regular rooms. Somewhat false advertising. Upon leaving this morning there was a worker outside the office and she then had the nerve to ask customers to not use all the ice. I’m sorry but no you ripped us off to begin with. I’m not normally this petty but this should’ve been a $50 room.
Back window
What the hotel actually looks like
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Misty

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

Not worth your $$

The only thing you’re paying for when you rent one of these rooms is the view and that’s only if you get a Lakeview room Our room was old and outdated. We had no working fridge the bathroom light did not work the cable was not working So basically, we paid for 2 inches of dust behind the 80s mattress mold and dirt in the bathroom Internet, and the view Our family paid to rent this room for 2 nights and was so disappointed we checked out after only 12 hours of being there and did not get anything refunded. Do you not recommend this place to anyone
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Sandra

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Property is very run down not like the website pictures! Lost power to half of the motel we had to move to the other half, pool and hot tub VERY dirty….disappointed overall
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Angie

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We filed a complaint with our card company. The motel smelt moldy and musty. People was checking in and coming back and requesting a refund. The rooms were moldy and had bugs, bed bugs. The hostess quit on the spot and the owners came rushing in there trying to fix it. Our card company will be conta ting you.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

nathan

Travelled with family

Room with a view

We had a deluxe queen room with a lake view and the view was gorgeous. The location was fantastic. It was a very simple room, but the view was what did it!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025