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Wayside Motel

2.5 star property
Motel with free parking, a short walk to Lake Huron

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

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
The current price is AU$137
includes taxes & fees
27 Oct - 28 Oct

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, Kewadin Casino - St. Ignace
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Airport, Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional)
    ‪35 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
(24 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
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
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
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
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
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 Lake Huron and Star Line Mackinac Island Main Dock - St. Ignace. 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. .Attractions within a 15-minute drive of this St Ignace motel include Lake Michigan and Mackinaw City Ferry Terminal.
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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
  • Museum of Ojibwa Culture - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Castle Rock - 4 min drive - 5.5 km
  • Kewadin Casino - St. Ignace - 6 min drive - 7.6 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 with free parking, a short walk to Lake Huron
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

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.

How much does it cost to stay at Wayside Motel?

As of 26 Oct 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Wayside Motel on 27 Oct 2025 start from AU$136.68, 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. 397 out of 572 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 148 out of 572 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 23 out of 572 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 572 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 572 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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

10/10 Excellent

Jenny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was a great location. Close to the ferry. And clean hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Our king room was spacious and very clean and comfortable. A hook in the bathroom might be nice to hang a robe or wet towel.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lorri Jean

Travelled with partner
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

10/10 Excellent

michael

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Caren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marissa

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Wayside Motel is always clean and quiet.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tom

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

James

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice property with owner pride showing. Comfy and perfect for a restful night with great shower.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tom

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Exceptional!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Debra

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

Excellent

We spent two nights here. It was a wonderful stay. Walking distance to the Ferry to Mackinac Island. Our room was very clean, comfortable beds, clean bathroom and nice hot shower. Highly recommend and would stay again if we get back up there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024