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Waterfront Inn - Mackinaw City

2.0 star property
Beachfront hotel near Mackinaw City Ferry Terminal

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Lake view
2 bedrooms, soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets
2 bedrooms, soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets
Mini-fridge
Children's area

Reviews

5.4 out of 10

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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1009 S Huron Ave, Mackinaw City, MI, 49701
  • Place, Mackinaw City Ferry Terminal
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Mackinaw City Dock
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Headlands International Dark Sky Park
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Airport, Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional)
    ‪23 min drive‬

Room options

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

2 bedrooms, soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Courtyard View

  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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2 bedrooms, soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Lakeside

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

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

2 bedrooms, soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Courtyard View

  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Courtyard View

2 bedrooms, soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Courtyard View

  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Family Room, 3 Queen Beds, Courtyard View

2 bedrooms, soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Room, 3 Queen Beds, Courtyard View

  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 7
  • 3 Queen Beds

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Lake View

2 bedrooms, soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Lake View

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

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2 bedrooms, soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Lake View

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

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2 bedrooms, soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Suite, 2 King Beds, Lake View

  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 7
  • 2 King Beds

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2 bedrooms, soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Cabin

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

View all photos for Basic Room

2 bedrooms, soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Basic Room

  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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2 bedrooms, soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Luxury Cabin

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

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2 bedrooms, soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Royal Cabin

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

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2 bedrooms, soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Signature Cabin

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

View all photos for Superior Cabin

2 bedrooms, soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Cabin

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

About the neighborhood

Mackinaw City

On the beach.Within a 10-minute walk of this Mackinaw City hotel, you'll find Lake Huron and Mackinaw City Ferry Terminal. Also, Edgewater Beach is within half a mile (1 km) and Animal Tracks Adventure Golf is within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Mackinaw City Ferry Terminal - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Mackinaw City Dock - 2 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Mackinaw Bridge Museum - 2 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Old Mackinac Point Lighthouse - 3 min drive - 1.8 miles
  • Headlands International Dark Sky Park - 7 min drive - 3.7 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Keyhole Bar & Grill - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Dixie Saloon - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Wienerlicious - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Darrow's Family Restaurant - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬16 min walk

About this property

Waterfront Inn - Mackinaw City

Beachfront hotel near Mackinaw City Ferry Terminal
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

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. 125 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 177 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 208 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 217 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 274 out of 1001 reviews

5.6/10

Cleanliness

6.4/10

Staff & service

4.6/10

Amenities

4.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

5.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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

Koral

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

8/10 Good

Amie

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
My family came in for one night and just needed a place to sleep, nothing fancy. The price for this place was better than nearly all other hotels and was reasonable given it was a holiday weekend. However, the 'indoor' pool was in a building with the windows open (so not so much 'indoor') and the water was green. Certainly not inviting, so we obviously didn't swim. It is located just south of town so out of the hustle and bustle but close enough to enjoy what Mackinaw City has to offer. It is also right on the beach so that was nice and convenient. We essentially needed a bed and a shower and that's what we got. Nothing fancy.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

rick

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Place is terrible felt like i would need disinfected if we stayed there. So we went and found something else. Would like to see a full refund. Pics were completely mis leading. Did not even have anyone in office to check us in. Had to go to a different property to check in. The poor gal who checked us in. I felt bad for her cause she couldnt do anything for us.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Adam

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Shana

Traveled with family and small children
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I got an electrical shock that about knocked me in my butt. Half of the outlets worked. It was dark and I went to plug in a light. The outlet is not up to code and the light had just bare copper plugs. It really hurt. I went to the office with the lamp to show her and explain what happened and I was blown off since she was busy talking to someone on her cell phone. She managed to mumble oh sorry. Cracked dirty windows Pool states it closes at 11 pm on all the plaques in the room but they close it at 10 pm. The rooms are really dated. Squishy carpet leaves your feet black Shows a beautiful cabin on the beach that’s what we thought we were getting. Come to find out it was a really old 1 story motel. Not a hotel. We left as soon as we could and they will only give us $100 out of a $400 charge. I am calling the local building inspector as soon as possible.
Code violation
Plaque showing pool closes at 11 when they close it at 10
The plus that I got shocked after plugging it in when room was dark. Only half of room worked.
The tub was gross. No plug and we had a baby. Hair in tub as well
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Vincent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Carl

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Ty

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

1 star. Very misleading

When we got there there was an unexpected fee for our dog but that was the least of our worries. As soon as we steped in it reaked of chemicals. My wife felt like she was going to have an allergic reaction. When we got in the room we realized there was no microwave. Which is not a big deal to some but i have food allergies and brought my own food. (There was nothing on hotels.com or their official website that disclosed this. futher more pictures in the listing SHOWED a microwave.) When i brought this to the front desk they were not ready to help. It was like pulling teeth to get a corporate number to request a refund. (As I needed a microwave and they refused to give me one) and will not answer the phone. It doesnt even go to voice mail. they said i could have used the microwave that was shared in the main office. Keep in mind we are about a football field away. We are still trying to get our money back as we didn't even stay. We found somewhere much nicer down the road Also be careful when renting a room. By the pictures I thought I was getting a cute cabin on the beach but it was actually a room on the second story In short. Terrible costumer service. Misleading info online. A scam. 1 star all around
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Maria

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The furniture wasn’t in very good shape and the price was too high
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Shelley

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The pictures online are not the rooms that you stay in. The pictures online are only of the cabin that you can rent. The rooms are horrible out of a bad horror movie. They stink. They are outdated by about 50 years. The carpet is filthy they should not have carpet in hotel rooms next to a beach. My courtyard view was of a semi trailer. I could not see past it. The landline phone did not work so I could not even call the front desk. The air conditioner would not shut off. The lights did not work. I have several hundred pictures to share. I have posted them on other platforms. It was a complete nightmare. I rented it for two nights. We didn’t even stay in it the first night we slept in our truck and we left a day early. We lost all our money because there was no refunds, but me leaving reviews is going to be enough to get my money back. This place should be condemned. There is no waterpark as it states there is however, an old rundown Beverly hillbilly swimming pool. Just disgusting.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Dennis, Colorado Springs

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was good, very friendly. A broken towel bar in our room was fixed quickly. The pictures on the Expedia web site were deceiving. They did not reflect the room we rented. The description said that the room slept 4, but there was only a single king-size bed in the room. General condition of the room was not good. The bathroom door would not close. Baseboard heating units appeared to be falling apart.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Daniel

Traveled with group
Disliked: Amenities
We were booked in a cabin but upon arrival were told no it was a regular room. The room was up 3 flights of stairs no elevator and the room was filthy and full of fish flies. I asked for a refund and was denied. I tried creating a claim through the insurance I purchased and it stated it needed photos for proof!!! I didn’t stay long enough to take photos!!! I demand a refund!!!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Mike

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Jenine

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

Disappointed

Very dirty and old. Pictured definitely look better then in person! Very disappointed, way too much money for what you get. Pool was nasty, no breakfast included. Theirs definatelt better
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
If you are there for the beach, its perfect
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Dora

Liked: Cleanliness
Average. Nothing stands out.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Joseph

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

David

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The motel is old, but the room was very clean. Towels were very clean.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Dave

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Trevor

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pay a little more and sleep in a bed without bugs.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Annette

Traveled with family and small children
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We didn’t even stay - it felt unsafe. No outside lighting, lights inside didn’t all work, smelled bad, dumpster was overflowing in the parking lot. Awful place!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jeremy

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Joshua

Traveled with partner
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property is run down, but price reflected it. Some of the outlets in our room didn’t work, has to call staff to get our fridge working. But the views and lake access were great. Also enjoyed my little porch on my room.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025