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Clarion Hotel Mackinaw City Beachfront

2.5 star property

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Hot Tub, Courtyard View | Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board
A spacious hotel lobby with a high ceiling, a central island with a coffee machine, and a staircase leading to an upper level.
View from property
A room with a large window, a sofa, a chair, and a table with a lace tablecloth.
A beach with a rainbow, two seagulls flying, and white lounge chairs.

Reviews

6.6 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Hot tub
  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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905 S Huron St, Mackinaw City, MI, 49701
  • Place, Edgewater Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Mackinaw Crossings
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Mackinaw Manor Haunted Mansion
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Airport, Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional)
    ‪20 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
  • Free WiFi

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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

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

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Hot Tub

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

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Hot Tub

  • 150 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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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

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

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A hotel room with a bed, a television, a dresser, a mirror, and a door leading to a bathroom.

Standard Suite, 2 Bedrooms

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

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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

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

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

Deluxe Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Balcony, Lake Front

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

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

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

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • 200 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Mackinaw City

Clarion Hotel Mackinaw City Beachfront places you next to Mackinaw City Ferry Terminal and within a 10-minute stroll of other popular attractions like Lake Huron. This 115-room hotel has free breakfast along with conveniences like a private beach and an indoor pool.

What's nearby

  • Edgewater Beach - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Mackinaw Crossings - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Animal Tracks Adventure Golf - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Mackinaw Manor Haunted Mansion - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Old Mackinac Point Lighthouse - 2 min drive - 1.8 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Keyhole Bar & Grill - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪The Wild Blueberry - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Homemade Pasties / Zodiac Party Store - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Dixie Saloon - ‬15 min walk

About this property

Clarion Hotel Mackinaw City Beachfront

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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.

How much does it cost to stay at Clarion Hotel Mackinaw City Beachfront?

As of Jul 15, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Clarion Hotel Mackinaw City Beachfront on Jul 26, 2026 start from $99, including 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.

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

This hotel in Mackinaw City is within a 10-minute walk of Mackinaw City Ferry Terminal and Lake Huron. You'll also find Lake Michigan and Shepler's Mackinac Island Ferry within a short drive.

Will I be able to park 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.

Is Clarion Hotel Mackinaw City Beachfront a good place to stay for couples?

This lakeside hotel offers many amenities for couples such as a private beach and an indoor pool with some guestrooms featuring a private indoor hot tub.

Does Clarion Hotel Mackinaw City Beachfront have a hot tub?

No, this hotel doesn't have a spa tub.

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.

Does Clarion Hotel Mackinaw City Beachfront have connecting rooms available?

Yes, this hotel has connecting rooms you can book for your group event or 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 at Clarion Hotel Mackinaw City Beachfront that offer a balcony.

Clarion Hotel Mackinaw City Beachfront Reviews

Reviews

6.6
Rating 10 - Excellent. 228 out of 1024 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 261 out of 1024 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 247 out of 1024 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 159 out of 1024 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 129 out of 1024 reviews

6.4/10

Cleanliness

7.4/10

Staff & service

6.2/10

Amenities

6.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Kelly

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The breakfast time was terrible. Poor choice in continental breakfast and stocked poorly for eggs.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay, will return
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Tanya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
This was a really convenient location with clean accommodations.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We booked a last minute room here for one night and it was excellent for our needs. Very nice staff, convenient location. Would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Lauralee

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Nice place
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Debbie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Moneta

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Easy to get to and right on the beach
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marnie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice beachfront hotel. We had an amazing view. Enjoyed our stay! Clean rooms, quiet area, close to all attractions/downtown.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Kay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Room was nice size with a whirlpool.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was amazing and very accommodating. We loved our balcony room on the beach as well. A very relaxing stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

chris

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Perfect view. Like that there are fire pits on the beach.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jamie

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our room made up for everything else! We had a lakefront room and the sunrise was way worth the price. Breakfast was a bonus, right next to Arnold ferry, and close to the shops!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

hiba

Liked: Staff & service
Close to beach and ferry to island
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Connie

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

WEEKEND TRIP

The staff was excellent. The room was clean and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Access to the water and good breakfast!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Betsy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The staff was the best. I highly recommend staying and will again if I ever have the chance.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Donald

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Vickie

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

Perfect vaction

We enjoyed our stay at the Clarion,we had no issues very clean. The staff were amazing and good at their job.I would for sure stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Employees at front desk at check in were both awesome! Beautiful room, beautiful lake view, awesome breakfast. Great location! Thank you
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

thomas

Everything was good. I had a good time.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Juan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a clean room matched the picture on site and was quite except for the kids upstairs stomping around in the early morning other than that it was peaceful, with access to the beach.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Abigail

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
This was a good location in mackinaw and it was nice that it was beach front. A little dated, but clean.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Billie

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

Overall decent

Decent room for the price nothing to extravagant but nice overall access to the beach was nice!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Our room was very clean and comfortable! Our lake view room was amazing, the balcony was great for coffee and relaxing! Was within walking distance to Arnold Ferry for second part of our trip to Mackinac Island for a couple days. Was very easy walk to eat at The Rusted Spoke and Dixie Saloon and to see Icebreaker Mackinaw Museum. Would stay again!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025