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Northwinds Motel

2.5 star property
Motel near Mackinaw City Ferry Terminal in Mackinaw City

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Beach
2 Queen Lakefront with Private Deck | Bathroom | Shower, towels
Lobby
Standard Single Room, 1 Queen Bed | Bed sheets
Lobby

Reviews

5.8 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included

Explore the area

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11472 W US 23, Mackinaw City, MI, 49701
  • Place, Mackinaw City Ferry Terminal
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Mackinaw City Dock
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Headlands International Dark Sky Park
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Airport, Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional)
    ‪22 min drive‬

Room options

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1 Queen Lakefront with Private Deck | Bed sheets

1 Queen Lakefront with Private Deck

  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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2 Queen Lakefront with Private Deck

  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Standard Single Room, 1 Queen Bed | Bed sheets

Standard Single Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking | Bed sheets

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

About the neighborhood

Mackinaw City

On lake.Stay at this Mackinaw City motel and you'll be within 9 miles (15 km) of Straits State Park and Wilderness State Park. Mackinac Bridge and Deer Ranch are within 12 miles (20 km).
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What's nearby

  • Mackinaw City Ferry Terminal - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Mackinaw City Dock - 3 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Mackinaw Manor Haunted Mansion - 3 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Mackinaw Bridge Museum - 3 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Headlands International Dark Sky Park - 6 min drive - 3.9 miles

Getting around

  • Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

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

About this property

Northwinds Motel

Motel near Mackinaw City Ferry Terminal in Mackinaw City
Northwinds Motel offers its guests tour/ticket assistance and a picnic area. The front desk is open around the clock. Free self parking is available. You'll have access to the indoor pool and outdoor pool at a partner property.

This Mackinaw City motel is smoke free.

  • 17 guestrooms or units
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • No smoking on site
Northwinds Motel offers 17 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors. Cable television is provided. Bathrooms include showers. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Access to nearby indoor pool
  • Access to nearby outdoor pool

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Things to do

  • Indoor pool (guest access)
  • Outdoor pool (guest access)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 32-inch TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
The check-in location differs from the property location; go to: [11416 US Highway 23, Mackinaw City, MI 49701]
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property 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 and debit 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, Discover, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. 

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Northwinds Motel to the airport?

Northwinds Motel is 12.5 mi (32-min drive) away from the Mackinac Island, MI (MCD) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Northwinds Motel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Northwinds Motel.

How close is Northwinds Motel to the beach?

This motel is a short 5-minute walk from Edgewater Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Northwinds Motel offer free breakfast?

Northwinds Motel does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Northwinds Motel?

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

What time is check-in at Northwinds Motel?

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Northwinds Motel?

This motel offers free self parking.

Does Northwinds Motel have a pool?

Northwinds Motel features outdoor pool access.

Does Northwinds Motel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this motel.

How close is Northwinds Motel to downtown Mackinaw City?

Northwinds Motel is 1.1 mi away from Mackinaw City.

Northwinds Motel Reviews

Reviews

5.8
Rating 10 - Excellent. 71 out of 450 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 86 out of 450 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 102 out of 450 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 82 out of 450 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 109 out of 450 reviews

6.0/10

Cleanliness

6.8/10

Staff & service

4.8/10

Amenities

5.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

5.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Barb

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Richard

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Water was brown,in extreme need of remodeling
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Mark

Traveled with partner
Could swim right outside the slider door. Bed was very comfortable. Sand on floor from previous guest and no towels or soap. We had to ask for them
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Charles

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Priscilla

Liked: Staff & service
Staff friendly. Room not clean. Had to ask for towels. When received, they were damp. Window air conditioner over-the-top loud. Room quite ugly.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Kathy

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
At check-in they assigned us to a room that had not been cleaned. Once in another room, we found that the bathroom was old and dirty. Everything felt icky. The walls were so thin that we could hear the adults and kids in the other rooms until after midnight. We could also hear the bikers across the dirt parking lot. I would not recommend staying here. We wanted to abandon this reservation and find a better place, but everyplace was full with no vacancies. The photos on Expedia were from their other hotel down the street.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Connie

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Kathleen, New London

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
They over booked our room and had a management turn over right before. The rooms are very old and poor quality even for the price.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Phyllis

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Everything about this experience was intolerable to include a none functioning shower.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Kari

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
There was no hot water, the water pressure was non existent. The mini fridge took forever to get cold. However the bed was comfortable and the staff was very nice. Would stay again if only for a short stay. Location was also very convenient
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zachariah

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dan

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Nicole

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The property needs deep cleaning and renovation. There was a strong stale smell, and evidence of the last guests. Fake eyelashes on the wall/toilet. Food or drinks spilled on walls, hair and dirt on floor.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Gregg

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chad

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

Wonderful spot!

Wonderful little motel right on the beach. Great fire pit and beach. Shower was very nice with strong pressure and plenty hot. Bed was very comfortable. Excellent accommodations for the price. We'll stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

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

2/10 Terrible

Julie A

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

Justin

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Octavia

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The room is what you expect for the price Wish they had a better lock on the door felt uneasy trying to sleep Couldn’t shower, crack in the floor The lady who checked me in was wonderful tho
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marilyn

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

Mackinac Bridge, Labor Day walk!

Loved everything! Can’t wait to do it again!
The bridge lit up across the lake
Mackinac bridge
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

Ron

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Wooden deck needs replaced...take carpet out it doesn't look clean...toilet rust stained..not enough lighting...entry door has gap and doesn't feel secure when locked
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

Montell

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was Dirty! Didn’t even come close to looking like the pictures. I will never stay there again . We had no water the last day . We had to cancel our plans because we couldn’t shower . We were going to be charged for an extra day if we stayed to see if the water was going to get fixed. The place is need of serious TLC! Over priced for sure ! Added only a few pictures . Spider webs and spiders everywhere. Had to duck in order to get in . Puck on the deck !
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Steve

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

8/10 Good

Tessa

Traveled with partner
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
The cutest little room. Nothing super fancy but got the job done. BUT OUR FAVORITE THING. Is the Lake is only 100 feet from our door, you could walk forever up and down the beach. Staff was very friendly and helpful! Will be back
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

frederick

Traveled with family
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Never again

Faulty wiring water had bad odor fridge barely worked had to caulk window for air conditioner flues were coming in nasty pool
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024