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Vindel Motel

2.5 star property
Motel near Lake Michigan in Mackinaw City

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Standard Room, Multiple Beds | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Exterior
Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds | Bathroom | Combined shower/tub, hair dryer, towels

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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223 West Central Ave, Mackinaw City, MI, 49701
  • Place, Mackinaw City Dock
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Mackinaw City Ferry Terminal
    ‪20 min walk‬
  • Place, Headlands International Dark Sky Park
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Airport, Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional)
    ‪21 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(53 reviews)
  • 200 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(50 reviews)
  • 200 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Standard Room, Multiple Beds | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, Multiple Beds

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Twin Bed

About the neighborhood

Mackinaw City

In Mackinaw City .Your stay at this Mackinaw City motel places you within a 10-minute walk of Lake Huron and Mackinaw Crossings. Fort Michilimackinac State Historic Park and Mackinaw City Trailhead are also within half a mile (1 km).
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What's nearby

  • Mackinaw Bridge Museum - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Old Mackinac Point Lighthouse - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Mackinaw City Dock - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Mackinaw City Ferry Terminal - 20 min walk - 1.1 miles
  • Headlands International Dark Sky Park - 6 min drive - 2.8 miles

Getting around

  • Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Keyhole Bar & Grill - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Dixie Saloon - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Wienerlicious - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Darrow's Family Restaurant - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬13 min walk

About this property

Vindel Motel

Motel near Lake Michigan in Mackinaw City
Vindel Motel offers its guests a vending machine and a picnic area. Public spaces have free WiFi. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Mackinaw City motel.

  • 16 guestrooms or units
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Smoking in designated areas
Vindel Motel offers 16 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and microwaves. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations.

This Mackinaw City motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices). Cable television is provided. Housekeeping is provided once per stay.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free ferry terminal shuttle
  • Free uncovered self parking on site

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
  • Well-lit path to entrance

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 35-inch TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Late check-out fee: USD 25

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and an access code; access will be through a private entrance
You will be asked to provide the property with a copy of your government-issued photo ID after booking

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed seasonally each year. They will be closed from September 15 to May 15:
  • Swimming pool

Access methods

Access code, private entrance

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

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Late check-out fee: USD 25

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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
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. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Discover. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Vindel Motel to the airport?

Vindel Motel is 11.3 mi (31-min drive) away from the Mackinac Island, MI (MCD) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Vindel Motel?

As of Nov 9, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Vindel Motel on Dec 3, 2025 start from $70.8, excluding 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.

Does Vindel Motel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Vindel Motel.

How close is Vindel Motel to the beach?

This motel is 1.3 mi (2-min drive) from Edgewater Beach.

Does Vindel Motel offer free breakfast?

Vindel Motel does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Vindel Motel?

No, there is no casino at this motel, but Kewadin Casino - St. Ignace (15-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Vindel Motel?

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

Is there free parking at Vindel Motel?

This motel offers free self parking.

Does Vindel Motel have a pool?

Vindel Motel does not have a pool.

Does Vindel Motel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this motel.

How close is Vindel Motel to downtown Mackinaw City?

Vindel Motel is 0.4 mi away from Mackinaw City.

Reviews

Vindel Motel Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 471 out of 672 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 139 out of 672 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 39 out of 672 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 17 out of 672 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 672 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Frank

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

albert

Dated but clean

Very dated but also great efforts at cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Curt

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Call me

Decent price for what we got.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vicki

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gordon, Overland Park

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is hands free as far as staff is concerned. Completely automated. They send an email with the room code as a room key to get into the room. We didn't talk to anyone. The room was quaint, clean, and comfortable. The bed was good. Very convenient to the places we went to on the area. Thank you.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
never saw a person, all done on line, weird. room needed air fresheners. Comfortable and clean otherwise after I bought wizards and aired room out.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Sue

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It seemed clean, I commented on it being clean a couple times. I took my shoes off, after walking across the room a couple timey feet were black, extremely dirty. Ohter than that it was great
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

TRACEY

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Xiaoyu

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lyndy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The Vindel is the perfect example of roadside motel that has been renovated with an attention to detail. It was the perfect stay for us.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bashar

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Clean and quiet place.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

John

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Poor Condition and Clean Enough; Good Location

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Jamie

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Good for the price

Check in was very easy and the room was clean. The only issue was that it was hotter than we would have liked and it was not possible to adjust the AC. Also- the pool is not working and that would have been to have known ahead of time. Otherwise the room was exactly as advertised.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

justin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This place was an absolute gem!! fantastic communication and a great place to stay. you won't go wrong making a reservation to stay here. thanks!!!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Some slight operating problems with tv. Everything else functioned well.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

James

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
If you walked barefoot on the carpet, the bottoms of your feet would be black Needed shampooed badly Complained but nothing done Internet was bad Advertised with a pool Pool permanently closed
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie

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

Great location

Convenient and comfortable place to stay in Mackinaw City.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms were very clean and beds were very comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Steven A

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall a very good choice for a cheaper motel as a place to sleep and be a waypoint on your journey. The internet was a bit frustrating for streaming a movie but everything else was great. Quiet, clean, with a microwave and larger size fridge. Close to all the things in the Mackinaw area, the fort, Mackinac island and the ferry dock, the dark sky park and the downtown area.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Scott

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

Good value for one night stay, except the mosquito

Needed a hotel in mackinaw city for 1 night. While every other hotel was priced beyond reason, vindel motel was more reasonable. It was our first time staying in a motel. For one night, last minute booking it was fine. Very easy arrival and departure, checkin done completely remotely which was great. Place was decently clean, quiet, good enough for the one night stay. Only issue was the mosquitos. At night, they hang around the porch light outside the door and when we arrived there were several by the window inside the room that I had to kill. I would suggest that management hire a service to spray the outside of the rooms for the comfort of the guests.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Lauren

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Krista

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Amazing, quiet and close to shopping and dining. Clean, fresh room and so easy with the door key code!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura

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

This place is the best

Super convenient location. Incredibly quiet. Clean and comfortable. We will be back the next time we atay in Mackinac City . Yall rock
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025