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Waterfront Inn - Mackinaw City

2.0 star property
Enjoy the free WiFi at this beachfront Mackinaw City hotel

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Lake view
Children's area
Soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets
Soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets
Mini-fridge

Reviews

5.4 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Business services

Explore the area

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1009 S Huron Ave, Mackinaw City, MI, 49701
  • Place, Edgewater Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Mackinaw City Ferry Terminal
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Mackinaw City Dock
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional)
    ‪21 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Courtyard View

Soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Courtyard View

  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Lakeside

  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Lake view

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Courtyard View

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Courtyard View

  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Courtyard View

  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Family Room, 3 Queen Beds, Courtyard View

  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 7
  • 3 Queen Beds

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Soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Lake View

  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Lake view

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Soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Lake View

  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Lake view

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Deluxe Suite, 2 King Beds, Lake View

  • Sleeps 7
  • 2 King Beds
  • Lake view

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Soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Cabin

  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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Basic Room

  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Luxury Cabin

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed, 2 Twin Beds and 1 Queen Futon
  • Lake view

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Royal Cabin

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed, 2 Twin Beds and 1 Queen Futon
  • Lake view

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Signature Cabin

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed, 2 Twin Beds and 1 Queen Futon
  • Lake view

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Superior Cabin

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed, 2 Twin Beds and 1 Queen Futon
  • Lake view

About the neighborhood

Mackinaw City

On the beach.With a stay at this Mackinaw City hotel, you'll be steps from Edgewater Beach and a 5-minute walk from Lake Huron. Also, Mackinaw City Ferry Terminal is within half a mile (1 km) and Animal Tracks Adventure Golf is within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Edgewater Beach - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Mackinaw City Ferry Terminal - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Mackinaw Manor Haunted Mansion - 20 min walk - 1.1 miles
  • Mackinaw City Dock - 2 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Mackinaw Bridge Museum - 2 min drive - 1.4 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Keyhole Bar & Grill - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Clyde's Drive-In - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Homemade Pasties / Zodiac Party Store - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Dixie Saloon - ‬19 min walk

About this property

Waterfront Inn - Mackinaw City

Enjoy the free WiFi at this beachfront Mackinaw City hotel
As a guest of Waterfront Inn - Mackinaw City, you'll find an indoor pool, a vending machine, and an arcade/game room. Public spaces have free WiFi. Waterfront Inn - Mackinaw City also features tour/ticket assistance, a picnic area, and express check-in. Self parking is free.

This Mackinaw City hotel is smoke free.

  • 90 guestrooms or units
  • 5 buildings
  • Meeting rooms
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Game room or arcade
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • No smoking on site
Waterfront Inn - Mackinaw City offers 90 air-conditioned accommodations with complimentary toiletries. Televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include showers. This Mackinaw City hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided on request.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Indoor pool
  • Mini-fridge
  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Indoor pool

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 43-inch TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

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 25.00 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 20.0 per day.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are available for USD 10.0 per day.

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 25.00 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: USD 10.0 per day
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 20.0 per day

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; 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

How close is Waterfront Inn - Mackinaw City to the airport?

Waterfront Inn - Mackinaw City is 12.3 mi (32-min drive) away from the Mackinac Island, MI (MCD) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Waterfront Inn - Mackinaw City have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Waterfront Inn - Mackinaw City.

How close is Waterfront Inn - Mackinaw City to the beach?

This hotel is on the beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Waterfront Inn - Mackinaw City offer free breakfast?

Waterfront Inn - Mackinaw City does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Waterfront Inn - Mackinaw City?

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

What time is check-in at Waterfront Inn - Mackinaw City?

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

Is there free parking at Waterfront Inn - Mackinaw City?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Waterfront Inn - Mackinaw City have a pool?

Waterfront Inn - Mackinaw City features an indoor pool.

Does Waterfront Inn - Mackinaw City have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Waterfront Inn - Mackinaw City to downtown Mackinaw City?

Waterfront Inn - Mackinaw City is 1 mi away from Mackinaw City.

Waterfront Inn - Mackinaw City Reviews

Reviews

5.4
Rating 10 - Excellent. 127 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 177 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 206 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 214 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 277 out of 1001 reviews

5.6/10

Cleanliness

6.4/10

Staff & service

4.6/10

Amenities

4.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Lydia

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Staff was rude. Threatened to throw my dogs out before they even arrived. Room was messy and a lot junkier than pictured. Lots of shady men staying at the hotel. Not a great place for a family with a 5 year old girl. The “waterpark” was filthy. The pools had a slimy film floating on top of them.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Roberta

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mahingus

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Nilo

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Doreen

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was disguising lights didn’t work. Bathroom had dirt and bugs on countertop. Smelled old and stale. Also smelled of cleaning chemicals not a deep down clean. As soon as we walked in we knew we would never stay there. It was a risk to our health. Would not recommend this hotel. Ironically it was the last one available to be booked in the entire hotel metaverse. That should tell the story.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Bernadine

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Barry

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Charlotte

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Not at all what I thought I was booking. Almost all the pictures show cute little cabins and I ended up with a motel room that had a hole in the wall. Very misleading!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mahingus

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Sherry

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was terrible we left after one night were do I start half the light bulbs were burn out the patio door screen did not stay on the runner smell bad the pool was out of order.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Rene, Grand Rapids

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Pictures shown about place being reserved are deceiving, they show cabins, but they have nothing to do with the room you are renting!! I believe this is false advertising and Expedia should check into this! I booked a room for 4 adults thinking we were getting a room that sleep six, and that was not the case. I did call Expedia and they were able to get me an upgrade, but not the cabin that I thought I was renting. Later I was told they were rented thru an Airbnb.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Rodney, Lowell

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spider webs, out dated decor, the bath tub would not drain, water leaking around the toilet. I complained multiple times and they never fixed it.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice clean rooms! Friendly staff and helpful. We had a wonderful time. We had a lakeside room,which I'd recommend for anyone. Sunrise over the lake was beautiful!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Kristy

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This “cabin” looked nothing like the cabin photos on the listing. Totally run down. We couldn’t even take a shower due to cold water and spiders in the shower. Now, this one particular night is a legend in our family of that one night of our trip that was gross. I am rather proud that I toughed it out. I felt like a real wilderness woman out in the wild. (Room was non refundable so we were stuck)
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chinyere

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Ralph

The Room was Very Small, had no microwave, the mini fridge didn't get cold, it showed a water front and it was all the way behind other buildings, No coffee pot in the room very unsatisfied
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Lee

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nose
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

patricia

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room was very cute, rustic and clean. We had to go out every morning for coffee. We eake up at 4:30, before coffee was available
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Candace

Traveled with pets, Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
It’s very run down and not very clean. The toilet clogged, the pillows were oddly small, there were no cups, and the safety bar in the shower was missing (they put some tape over the gaping hole) which made it difficult and unsafe for my husband who has a medical condition that effects his balance. The staff was super friendly and helpful, but even the nicest people in the world can’t make up for a poor facility. They REALLY need to invest in rehabbing their property before it’s beyond repair.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Hannah

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

LACINDA, Davison

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Old and falling apart
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patty

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Our room was very clean. It’s a very old building, very simple but clean and comfortable. Was a very low price so well worth it. Only issue was that one of the windows was boarded up on one pane of glass. The indoor pool was also empty and appeared non functional. No microwave or coffee pot in the room.
Very large bathroom
Empty pool
Refrigerator
TV
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

stavro

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Alicia

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

false advertisement

This place is a dump. First the pool was empty, nothing on the website or while booking stated the pool was closed. Beds were not comfortable and there was hair between the sheets. No lighting so couldnt see walking upstairs and tripped into room. Walls and ceiling were peeling
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025