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Mackinac Lodge

2.0 star property
Hotel near Lake Michigan in Mackinaw City

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Deluxe Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets
Deluxe Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets
Reception
Exterior
Seasonal outdoor pool

Reviews

6.8 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Hot tub
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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716 S Huron Ave, Mackinaw City, MI, 49701
  • Place, Mackinaw City Ferry Terminal
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Mackinaw Manor Haunted Mansion
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Mackinaw City Dock
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Airport, Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional)
    ‪22 min drive‬

Room options

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Classic Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Classic Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Basic Room | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Basic Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the neighborhood

Mackinaw City

In Mackinaw City .Within a 5-minute walk of this Mackinaw City hotel, you'll find Lake Huron and Mackinaw City Ferry Terminal. Edgewater Beach and Animal Tracks Adventure Golf are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Mackinaw City Ferry Terminal - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Mackinaw Manor Haunted Mansion - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Mackinaw City Dock - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Mackinaw Bridge Museum - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Shepler's Mackinac Island Ferry - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles

Getting around

  • Mackinac Island, MI (MCD) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Keyhole Bar & Grill - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Homemade Pasties / Zodiac Party Store - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Clyde's Drive-In - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Dixie Saloon - ‬11 min walk

About this property

Mackinac Lodge

Hotel near Lake Michigan in Mackinaw City
Mackinac Lodge offers its guests a complimentary water park, a hot tub, and a sauna. WiFi is free in public spaces. A seasonal outdoor pool and a vending machine are also featured at Mackinac Lodge. Self parking is free. You'll have access to the indoor pool at a partner property.
  • 46 guestrooms or units
  • Front desk (24 hours)
Mackinac Lodge offers 46 accommodations with air conditioning. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 25+ Mbps). Housekeeping is provided on request.

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Hamilton Inn Select Beachfront Mackinaw City
  • Pool
  • Hot tub
  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
4.0 out of 5, Very Good, 2,582 reviews
$88 nightly
The price is $95
Mar 1 - Mar 2
Total with taxes and fees
Hamilton Inn Select Beachfront Mackinaw City

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Access to nearby indoor pool
  • Fenced pool
  • Free water park access
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Things to do

  • Free water park
  • Hot tub
  • Indoor pool (guest access)
  • Sauna
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Towels provided

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 50.00 per accommodation (varies based on length of stay)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Property 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 50.00 per accommodation (varies based on length of 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
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
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, Discover, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • The seasonal pool will open May 26 and close September 23.

Property is also known as

Mackinac Lodge Hotel
Mackinac Lodge Mackinaw City
Mackinac Lodge Hotel Mackinaw City

Frequently asked questions

How close is Mackinac Lodge to the airport?

Mackinac Lodge is 7.5 mi (17-min drive) away from the Mackinac Island, MI (MCD) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Mackinac Lodge have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Mackinac Lodge.

How close is Mackinac Lodge to the beach?

This hotel is a short 7-minute walk from Edgewater Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Mackinac Lodge offer free breakfast?

Mackinac Lodge does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Mackinac Lodge?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Kewadin Casino - St. Ignace (16-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Mackinac Lodge?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Mackinac Lodge?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Mackinac Lodge have a pool?

Mackinac Lodge features a seasonal outdoor pool.

Does Mackinac Lodge have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Mackinac Lodge to downtown Mackinaw City?

Mackinac Lodge is 0.6 mi away from Mackinaw City.

Mackinac Lodge Reviews

Reviews

6.8
Rating 10 - Excellent. 46 out of 192 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 49 out of 192 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 43 out of 192 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 33 out of 192 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 21 out of 192 reviews

6.6/10

Cleanliness

7.6/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

6.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

chrissy

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Tammie

Traveled with pets, Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pet friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Diana

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
It was great to have the water park, the front office they were very friendly and thoughtful.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Susan

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with pets
Liked: Staff & service
Convince to walkable places, but had a few issue which they fixed asap..one rooms bathroom wasn't clean tub wise, refrigerator didn't work. Second rooms trim around outside door was coming off but like I said they were on top of all of it.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Ryan

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

Worst hotel ever

This hotel is garbage. I stay at a lot of hotels for work and this is by far the worst hotel I’ve ever stayed in. Dirty, unkempt, and the owners obviously don’t care because there are the same reviews from 2 years ago and nothing has changed. Do NOT stay here.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Henry

Traveled with family

Worst ever

Room wasn’t ready so they gave me a room half cleaned, rained during night whole parking lot was full of water had to walk through it Elton get to vehicle, water was over my shoes
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Toni

Traveled with family
While I liked being on the ground floor and that each of our rooms had its own front porch, the rooms themselves could use updating. The few outlets there were couldn’t hold a plug. The bathroom needs hooks for towels, wet swimsuits, etc, and a microwave would be useful. We were excited about the indoor pool and water park, however, the water looked green and cloudy, and my grandchildren kept finding hair, and bugs in the water.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

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

Dirty

We unfortunately had some issues with the room and decided to leave shortly after checking in. We reserved a single quenn room specifically for personal reasons and were given a two bed room. When we asked if we could switch or be refunded they said they do not have any other rooms and can not refund but will change the sheets if it makes us feel better. We then heard house cleaning complaining about having to change the sheets. Pass not getting the reserved room type the room itself was grose. There was a clear musty mold smell coming from one of the beds, there was a large amount of dust was on the pine walls above the headboards and a few french fries on the floor making us feel like the room was not cleaned. The tv area has a jungle of visual wires on the dresser and the tv remote was found underneath the bed. The bathroom shows signs of water damage and potential mold along with a spider web one of the shower corners. The smell made my gf nauseous and we decided to cut our trip short a day instead if staying here. No refund was given even though room was grose. Property has serious potential but failed in upkeep and basic functions.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We really enjoyed the waterpark but if it wasn’t for that we wouldn’t have been satisfied at all. Our room floor was very dirty and the beds were not comfortable .
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Nancy

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Cathy

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

A few issues

Lodge rooms need renovation. Bathroom smell of mildew/mold. The beds cratered &need replaced, but neither of us found them so poor we could not sleep. The room was large and clean, but overall a bit lacking. We enjoyed the location and the lodge feel.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Christian

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
My husband and I stayed in a room at the lodge and were pleasantly surprised by the cozy cabin decor. The warmth and charm of the room gave our vacation a true getaway feeling.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Cristela

This place is functional, at best. The rooms are out dated and dog eared. Our room was not as clean as it should have been with dust thick in the air conditioning vents and a past guests hair in the bathroom corner. Even in the lodge portion, there is no housekeeping apparently. And only one very small trash can for the entire room. It benefits from a great location, but it's a shame that this facility is sub par.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brice

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
I could go on and on and make this review very long how often do you get long reviews about good things how often do places that deserve good reviews not get them well I feel it's certainly this facilities turn to have a round of applause for its welcoming feel with great stuff curb appeal very comfort inn quiet clean inside and out I was very impressed I worked in HR for many years in hospitality as well aship and it is a rarity for me to be able to not find a flaw because you guys a che
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Susan

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
There was only one very small trash can (about 1 gallon). There were 3 of us in a room with two double beds. However, we were only given 2 bath towels and 2 wash cloths and no hand towel. The front desk did give us another bath towel and wash cloth when we asked. 3 of the 4 light bulbs above the sink were burnt out making a very dim area to get ready in the morning. There was no maid service so the too small trash can was not emptied and no clean towels left. We were given more towels and wash cloths when we asked.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

Elmo

Traveled with pets, Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Dirty, damp carpet very outdated
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Jeffrey, Novi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I stayed in the lodge. The room was in good shape. The bathroom needed an update. A good feature is the water park.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff is always accommodating and allows us to check in early year after year. The rooms are in excellent quality. They are very informative at the front desk about events, tours, shuttles, ferries. Always a pleasure to stay there.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

Marilyn

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was very dirty, layers of dust behind nightstand when plugging something in. Mold in bathtub around safety bars and around floor near tub. No towels or washcloths in room. Tv did not work in 1st room, so had to be moved.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
SUCH a friendly and hard working staff but a tired property in need of repairs. While the room smelled of bleach, the overall cleanliness was not quite up to expectations
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

vishal

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Alison

The reviews on Google are different than the one’s on Expedia.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

Robert

No signage to find the “lodge”

This is a ghost-hotel sub-brand in a log cabin park. There’s no signage out front.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024