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Wayside Motel

2.5 star property
Motel in St Ignace with free parking

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Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets
Reception
Combined shower/bathtub, free toiletries, hair dryer
Vending machine
Exterior

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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751 North State Street, St Ignace, MI, 49781
  • Place, Star Line Mackinac Island Main Dock - St. Ignace
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Saint Ignace Chamber of Commerce
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Museum of Ojibwa Culture
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional)
    ‪32 min drive‬

Room options

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Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(25 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Microwave
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Microwave
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(24 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Microwave
  • 300 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

About the area

St Ignace

At Wayside Motel you'll be within just a 10-minute stroll of Star Line Mackinac Island Main Dock - St. Ignace and Lake Huron. Highlights at this motel include free in-room WiFi. .This motel has free WiFi in public areas, express check-out and a vending machine. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .With a stay at this St Ignace motel, you'll be 6.9 km (4.3 mi) from Lake Michigan.
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What's nearby

  • Star Line Mackinac Island Main Dock - St. Ignace - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Saint Ignace Chamber of Commerce - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Marquette Mission Park - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Museum of Ojibwa Culture - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Fort de Baude Museum - 13 min walk - 1.1 km

Getting around

  • Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional) - 32 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Kewadin Shores Hotel and Casino - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Clyde's Drive-In - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Homemade Pasties / Zodiac Party Store - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Wild Blueberry - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Wayside Motel

Motel in St Ignace with free parking
Wayside Motel offers its guests a vending machine and express check-out. WiFi is free in public spaces. Free self parking is available.
  • 19 guestrooms or units
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-out
Wayside Motel offers 19 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. Guests can make use of the in-room fridges and microwaves. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit and complimentary toiletries.

This St Ignace motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. 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

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • No lift

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - midnight
Front desk staffed during limited hours
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 15 April.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

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; 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. 

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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Wayside Motel?

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

Is parking available at Wayside Motel?

Yep, Wayside Motel has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Wayside Motel?

The closest beach to Wayside Motel is Edgewater Beach (12 km).

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Wayside Motel?

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

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

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Wayside Motel?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Reviews

Wayside Motel Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 398 out of 573 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 148 out of 573 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 23 out of 573 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 573 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 573 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
They were helpful with breakfast options, a discount on ferry tickets, and parking
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roger

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very clean. Comfortable. Quiet. Friendly staff. Convenient to Shepler’s Ferry and restaurants. Up to date rooms. Great value.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable, could walk to the ferry dock, great check in and easy check out. Would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Jeremy

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

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Old school feel
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Doreen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice stay
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Aseel

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, easy parking and good location.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This motel probably could use some updating however it was quiet, centrally located to downtown and ferry docks and day trips to Drummond Island, Whitefish Point, Tahquamenen Falls. The couple who operate it are very friendly, accommodating and professional. A nice change from the major hotel chains. Room was roomy. The fridge was small but worked which was a plus for us. Would stay there again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tim

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean, quiet, bed was comfortable, it had wifi and the bathroom was clean and updated.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Randy L. or Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Super clean bathroom and sleeping area. The exterior is a throwback to the 60s motorcourt era but that hides a modern, comfortable room. The manager/owner was very friendly and helpful. We would definitely stay again and recommend it to our friends.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Shannon

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The front desk person was very nice and gave us suggestions on where to eat and what to visit during our stay, and let us know about the Saturday night fireworks. The hotel is older, so smelled a little musty when we first went in, but once the a/c was on, it seemd to go away. It was a nice sized room, with a fridge, microwave, tv and small table to sit at.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charles, WARREN

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, convenient and within walking distance of boats to the Island.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms. Nothing fancy. All I needed was a clean comfortable place to stay and this place met those requirements.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very basic room with dated furnishings that somehow look brand new. Everything was spotless. Great bed and cable selections. No breakfast. Security is an issue, as they still use old-style keys you insert into the doorknob instead of the deadbolt, making it easy for someone to jimmy when you're out of the room.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

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

Multi stop trip

Great remodeled bathroom
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

SILVIA

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Very clean, quiet and convenient to the ferry to Mackinaw. Loved the small family feel.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ted

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a throwback in the best possible way. Great experience
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great clean and friendly pace. Walking distance to restaurants, shopping, and ferry.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eric, Escanaba

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Extremely clean room, very convenient location! The owner checked us in (very friendly) and they even have discount tickets for the ferry to Mackinac Island! Highly recommend this cute motel.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Paul

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rafael

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

Perfect Location

Perfect location, very friendly, knowledgeable staff. Room was very clean, comfortable bed, and excellent shower. Easy walk to the ferry.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janice

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice clean comfortable place to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024