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Wayside Motel

Property class: 2.5

Photo gallery for Wayside Motel

A reception area with a wooden desk, a bulletin board with various notices, a potted plant, and a window.
A bathroom with a toilet, a sink, and a towel rack.
A room with a white door, a vending machine, and a snack machine.
A motel with a green sign, a parking lot, and a row of rooms with covered porches.
A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a bathroom.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Housekeeping
The current price is AU$143
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov

Explore the area

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751 North State Street, St Ignace, MI, 49781
  • Place, Saint Ignace Chamber of Commerce
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Marquette Mission Park
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Museum of Ojibwa Culture
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional)
    ‪30 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

A hotel room with a bed, two bedside tables, a chair, a small table, a lamp, a picture on the wall, and a ceiling light.

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

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(35 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, two chairs, a lamp, a painting, and a ceiling light.

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

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a bathroom.

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

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(27 reviews)
  • 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

  • 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
  • Murdick's Fudge - St. Ignace - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Huron Village - 20 min walk - 1.7 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Clyde's Drive-In - ‬5 min drive
  • Jockey Club
  • ‪The Wild Blueberry - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Driftwood Restaurant & Sportsbar - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Wayside Motel

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. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. 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. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. 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

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
  • Phone

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

  • American Express
  • Discover
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

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. 

Property is also known as

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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.

How much does it cost to stay at Wayside Motel?

As of 31 Oct 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Wayside Motel on 1 Nov 2026 start from AU$143, 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 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.

Wayside Motel Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 419 out of 608 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 161 out of 608 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 24 out of 608 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 608 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 608 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

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Good stop, near the fireworks each Saturday.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Clean room.. very basic, but met our needs. Comfy beds
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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8/10 Good

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Close to ferryand restuarants
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Basic, but perfect spot for a day trip to Mackinac island. Parked at the hotel and an easy walk to the ferry. Basic motel set up but everything is either very new or very clean, it felt new.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great experience at the Wayside. Gentleman behind the desk was pleasant and helpful. We were able to pick up the shuttle to the ferry going to Mackinac Island right in motel parking lot. 5 star motel for sure.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Very nice stay
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Great room and reasonably priced
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice clean comfortable place to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Helpful service, good property, great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Comfortable, could walk to the ferry dock, great check in and easy check out. Would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
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8/10 Good

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Clean, easy parking and good location.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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We ended up staying 2 times on this trip, exceptionally clean basic rooms, they filled our needs perfectly, great location for visitors to St. Ignace and being able to park right in front of our room made it super easy to unload our stuff for the evening.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Clean, convenient and within walking distance of boats to the Island.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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This was our 3rd stay Always clean and staff very friendly
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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

Nice St. Ignace Motel

A nice clean and comfortable place to stay and close to attractions..
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Amenities
Enjoyed being able to sit outside and enjoy the evening with the chairs that were provided very comfortable atmosphere will visit again
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Excellent locally owned motel - a great bargain - would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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Great little place to stay! Nothing fancy but clean great beds nice staff. I will recommend and stay here again!!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our stay at Wayside Motel (one night). It was clean, the bed was comfortable and just an all around nice stay there. Check in was easy, manager was pleasant and informative. I would highly recommend this motel!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Excellent place
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Location was perfect. Room cost fit our budget but was still very nice.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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Very clean, quiet and convenient to the ferry to Mackinaw. Loved the small family feel.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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The room was clean, quiet, bed was comfortable, it had wifi and the bathroom was clean and updated.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great pleace to stay. Very clean
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were amazed how clean the room was Will stay again
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022