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Clarion Hotel Mackinaw City Beachfront

2.5 star property
Beachfront comfort, a fitness center

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Hot Tub, Courtyard View | Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board
View from property
Indoor pool, sun loungers
Free daily continental breakfast
Lake view

Reviews

6.6 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Hot Tub
  • Gym
  • Breakfast included
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Pool

Explore the area

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905 S Huron St, Mackinaw City, MI, 49701
  • Place, Mackinaw City Ferry Terminal
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Mackinaw Manor Haunted Mansion
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Mackinaw City Dock
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Airport, Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional)
    ‪21 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Hot Tub, Courtyard View | Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Hot Tub, Courtyard View

  • 150 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Hot Tub, Balcony, Lake Front | Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Hot Tub, Balcony, Lake Front

  • 150 sq ft
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Hot Tub

  • 150 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed, Balcony, Lake Front

  • 150 sq ft
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Standard Suite, 2 Bedrooms

  • 325 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Partial lake view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Queen Beds

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Deluxe Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Balcony, Lake Front | Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Balcony, Lake Front

  • 325 sq ft
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Balcony, Lake Front

  • 400 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 8
  • 3 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • 200 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

About the neighborhood

Mackinaw City

Clarion Hotel Mackinaw City Beachfront places you next to Mackinaw City Ferry Terminal and within a 5-minute walk of Edgewater Beach. This 115-room hotel has free breakfast along with conveniences like a private beach and an indoor pool.

What's nearby

  • Mackinaw City Ferry Terminal - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Edgewater Beach - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Mackinaw Manor Haunted Mansion - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Mackinaw City Dock - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Mackinaw Bridge Museum - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles

Getting around

  • Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Keyhole Bar & Grill - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Dixie Saloon - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Wienerlicious - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Darrow's Family Restaurant - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬13 min walk

About this property

Clarion Hotel Mackinaw City Beachfront

Beachfront comfort, a fitness center
Guests of Clarion Hotel Mackinaw City Beachfront enjoy a private beach, an indoor pool, and a gym. You can put free parking to good use if you drive. The front desk is staffed 24 hours a day to help with concierge services and securing valuables. Other amenities at this beach hotel include free WiFi in public areas, a hot tub, and a 24-hour business center.
Guests can expect free WiFi and 42-inch TVs with cable channels. Bathrooms have hair dryers and free toiletries. Refrigerators, coffee makers, and free local calls are also available.
An indoor pool and a hot tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a private beach and a fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • RV/bus/truck parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM

Things to do

  • Bicycle shuttle
  • Gym
  • Hot tub
  • Indoor pool
  • Outdoor pool (guest access)

Family friendly

  • Access to nearby outdoor pool
  • In-room crib
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • 24-hour business center
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Garden
  • In a nature reserve
  • On a lake
  • On a private beach
  • Pool loungers

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 4 buildings
  • 4 floors
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free crib
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 42-inch TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between October 29 and May 1.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children 18 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 50 per night
  • Free cribs/infant beds are available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 50 per night

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might not include tax and are subject to change.

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
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Choice)
  • Check-in: 4 PM
  • Check-out: 11 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day, and checking in is easy with express services. Driving? This property offers free self parking, along with RV, bus, and truck parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted. 
  • Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit.
  • This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Choice).

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Connecting or adjoining rooms can be requested, but all rooms are subject to availability. Contact the property using the phone number on your booking confirmation.

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Frequently asked questions

Is a free cancellation option available at Clarion Hotel Mackinaw City Beachfront?

Clarion Hotel Mackinaw City Beachfront offers free cancellation on some room rates. For additional details, look at the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

What's there to do around Clarion Hotel Mackinaw City Beachfront?

This hotel is located in Mackinaw City, just steps from Mackinaw City Ferry Terminal and Edgewater Beach, and within a short walk of Lake Huron. You'll also find Mackinaw City Dock and Shepler's Mackinac Island Ferry less than a mile away.

Is parking available on site at Clarion Hotel Mackinaw City Beachfront?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the hotel. RV/bus/truck parking and bicycle parking are also available.

Does Clarion Hotel Mackinaw City Beachfront include a casino at the property?

No, Clarion Hotel Mackinaw City Beachfront doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Clarion Hotel Mackinaw City Beachfront?

Yes, this hotel has an indoor pool along with a hot tub.

What will couples enjoy most about a stay at Clarion Hotel Mackinaw City Beachfront?

This lakeside hotel offers plenty of amenities for couples including a private beach, an indoor pool, and a nature reserve.

Does Clarion Hotel Mackinaw City Beachfront have a hot tub?

Yes, guests can enjoy a spa tub at this hotel.

Does Clarion Hotel Mackinaw City Beachfront feature a restaurant that includes a breakfast menu?

Clarion Hotel Mackinaw City Beachfront offers free continental breakfast each morning though there is no restaurant.

Does Clarion Hotel Mackinaw City Beachfront allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at Clarion Hotel Mackinaw City Beachfront though service animals are welcome.

Are there connecting rooms at Clarion Hotel Mackinaw City Beachfront?

Yes, you can book connecting guestrooms at this hotel for your group or family vacation.

How far is the airport from Clarion Hotel Mackinaw City Beachfront?

The closest major airport to Clarion Hotel Mackinaw City Beachfront is Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional), which is 15.6 mi away (20 minutes by car). Another top airport is Mackinac Island, MI (MCD), which is around 7.8 mi away.

Can I book a room with a balcony at Clarion Hotel Mackinaw City Beachfront?

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at Clarion Hotel Mackinaw City Beachfront.

Reviews

Clarion Hotel Mackinaw City Beachfront Reviews

6.6

6.4/10

Cleanliness

7.4/10

Staff & service

6.2/10

Amenities

6.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.6/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 218 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 252 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 239 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 161 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 132 out of 1002 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Donald

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was exactly as advertised and as I requested. Rooms with breakfast included are rare in Mackinaw City, so this was a nice feature and saves a family of 4 a little money and time. Great quality at a vacation price I was ok paying.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Nancy

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
It was quiet and the beach area was great. the room we had the carpet needs replaced the area by the bed to the bath area is not good I step on it and it had a sharp spot. also the ac unit was really loud we walk around and we didn't hear other units. we would stay again
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

April

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service

It's great location, but needs a deep clean.

It's decent for the cost. The rooms really need a deep clean. The large trash cans in hallways, stairways, lower level outside by the elevator were always overflowing. We stayed for 3 days. Maybe they are short on workers.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Look elsewhere

Not a great first impression— outside of door is worn, chipped and in poor condition; the inside seems worse! Carpet to bath is torn down to padding and tack strip; dust around cords and baseboards is thick; no nightstand outlets; bathroom light/fan fixture is open and fan is quite loud; bathroom smells of urine. I would not recommend to anyone.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Craig

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

Clarion hotel Mackinaw City

Check in was supposed to be at 4pm,we arrived at 4:10 and still had a 15 minute wait Room was on second floor,no elevator and I have neuropathy with little or no balance. Breakfast room also on 2nd floor with the elevator in this building at very end of the floor from the breakfast room,no hot eggs of any sort. No elliptical machine in what they passed off as an exercise room,2nd night the entrance to the "exercise room" was blocked by a truck with a huge trailer. Bed not comfortable etc etc, won't stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Kimberly

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

Ok but would pick a different place.

Room is small but clean. Pool is freezing. Beach has a lot of goose poop and beach towles like someone had a party and it needs to be cleaned up. You can hear everything outside of your room. The motorcycle, people talking seagulls.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Melisa

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I would rather sleep in my car than stay here. Had 1st level beachfront room.walked in room to check it out first. Sliding door lock completely broken. Front desk called maintenance. As we stood in room waiting for him(never came) 30 minutes later. We noticed on all the walls streaks of black trails…. Either bed bug and or cockroach infestation. Pulled back the sheet on bed to find stains & black specks on sheets. Literally started dry heaving. Thank god we looked in the room 1st before bringing in our luggage. Ashley the “manager” is an absolute coward! Would not refund us nor would she or any staff go look at the condition of the room. She would not even come out & face me. Her staff called her & yet she answered & then kept telling me “she’s on another call” she’ll call back to “talk to me” about her refusal to refund me. She offered another room. Are you serious???? Absolutely filthy disgusting room and another one would be better??? I arrived 1 1/2 before check in & room wasn’t ready.. no worries… went back at 4 check in time coward Ashley nowhere to be found! Imagine that… she had her other 2 employees working the front desk. She’s dirty just like the facility she runs!!!! Full well knowing there’s going to be complaints from customers. STAY AWAY !!! Unless you want to bring home an infestation of bed bugs and cockroaches.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Patricia

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The rooms was filthy and the beach was a mess
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Robert

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

8/10 Good

Oleksandr

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

jackie

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Melany

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
I appreciated the kindness of the staff- they were great. The facilities and grounds have been neglected and are simply in disrepair. Rooms are surface cleaned only. The carpets are dirty. Our coffee maker- which was located in the bathroom- had standing water in it the tank, upon our arrival and it was slimy inside the tank. Needless to say I went out for coffee. The pool was not clear, and looked unclean. I complained to the manager- who was professionally rude and clearly did not care to listen to my concerns. The only benefit was the beach nearby. At the end of the day we were happy to have a place to lay our heads- but I wouldn’t stay here again nor can I recommend it to anyone. The price we paid was moderate to high- for our family- and the hotel quality did not match its price in any way.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The lobby staff was wonderful. Very disappointed in the condition of the property, lots of trash. The room was very outdated. Hallways were littered. Didn't touch the ice machine. Price wise you get what you pay for. The parking lot was full. Probably will choose something else next time.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

vacation

this was a stay on our way to the upper peninsula,
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Christopher

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gabrielle

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

MaryAnne

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
I was very disapointed that when I booked through Expedia that I had asked (through Expedia) a room on the lake shore. I did not get a room over looking the lake. The lady Maria was super nice and gave me a room half way looking the water. She didn't have to, but she did. The rooms were a little dirty with cob webs and bugs. The stairs were filthy. Its really run down. I won't be using Expedia any more to schedule my bookings. Thanks MaryAnne
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

amanda

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everything was outdated. The room smelled and was not clean. I would not go back there.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Lyle

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
close to the boats
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Indardai

Liked: Cleanliness
Convenient
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Ben

Liked: Staff & service
Pool and hot tub was very unclean.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Tawnee

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
When I checked in a short fellow was very rude, did not even look at me, when I asked if he could tell me where breakfast was served he said "2nd floor behind the pool" I said ok where is the pool? He breathes out all slow and says "behind you". It was across the parking lot from the front desk. There was a taller fellow when we left who was pleasant. Room sheets and pillow cases were stained, one bed looked like it had not been washed. Ran out of toilet paper and no toiletries. The pool area was dirty and the hot tub was green and the water smelled.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Emily

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Carin

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
In walking distance of most things. Beach is nice. Hotel definitely needs updates. The one elevator they have smelled awful. Our room was not very clean and we found someone's wet shorts in the closet. Breakfast is pancakes, ham, hard boiled eggs, yogurt, and cereal. I guess you must have to request housekeeping because our room never got cleaned. The beds are not comfortable compared to most hotels we've stayed in but we were able to sleep. It's not the nicest
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Thomas

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

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