Wayside Motel

Motel with free parking, a short walk to Lake Huron

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Dates

October 2025

November 2025

Combined shower/tub, free toiletries, hair dryer

Overview
Rooms
Location
Policies

Exceptional

Popular amenities

Housekeeping
Parking included
Air conditioning
Free WiFi

Explore the area

751 North State Street, St Ignace, MI, 49781

Place, Star Line Mackinac Island Main Dock - St. Ignace
‪5 min walk‬
Place, Saint Ignace Chamber of Commerce
‪7 min walk‬
Place, Kewadin Casino - St. Ignace
‪6 min drive‬
Airport, Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional)
‪35 min drive‬

Room options

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

Exceptional

275 sq ft
Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

Exceptional

300 sq ft
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

Exceptional

3229 sq ft
Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds

About the neighborhood

St Ignace

Wayside Motel places you within a 10-minute stroll of Lake Huron and Star Line Mackinac Island Main Dock - St. Ignace. The 19 rooms at this motel include refrigerators, microwaves, and coffee makers.

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What's nearby

Star Line Mackinac Island Main Dock - St. Ignace - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
Saint Ignace Chamber of Commerce - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
Museum of Ojibwa Culture - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
Castle Rock - 4 min drive - 3.4 miles
Kewadin Casino - St. Ignace - 6 min drive - 4.8 miles

Getting around

Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional) - 32 min drive

Restaurants

‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive
‪Kewadin Shores Hotel and Casino - ‬8 min drive
‪Clyde's Drive-In - ‬5 min drive
‪Homemade Pasties / Zodiac Party Store - ‬5 min drive
‪The Wild Blueberry - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Wayside Motel

Motel with free parking, a short walk to Lake Huron

Guests staying at Wayside Motel enjoy free WiFi in public areas, express check-out, and a vending machine. If you decide to drive, there's free parking. Staff members can answer questions about accommodations, and also provide front-desk service during limited hours.

Guests can expect free WiFi and flat-screen TVs with cable channels. Bathrooms have hair dryers and free toiletries. Refrigerators, microwaves, and coffee makers are also standard.

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Breakfast included
Parking included
Free WiFi
Restaurant

$89 nightly

Oct 24 - Oct 25

Total with taxes and fees

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

Free self parking on site

Family friendly

In-room microwave
In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

Limited-hour front desk
Vending machine

Guest services

Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

No elevator

Room amenities

Bedroom

Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/bathtub combination

Entertainment

Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

Coffee/tea maker
Microwave
Refrigerator

Air conditioning
Desk
Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight

Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Contactless check-out available

Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - midnight

Front desk staffed during limited hours

This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between November 1 and April 15.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Service animals exempt from fees

Property payment types

Important information

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

Check-in: 3:00 PM
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Minimum check-in age: 18

The front desk is available during limited hours, and checking out is easy with express services. Driving? This property offers free 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.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

There are no elevators.
No cribs or infant beds are available.
No rollaway or extra beds are available.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is a free cancellation option available at Wayside Motel?

Wayside Motel offers free cancellation on some room rates. For more details, take a look at the cancellation policy on our site.

What's there to see close to Wayside Motel?

Based on positive ratings, guests enjoy the motel's walkable location in St Ignace, and it's within a 10-minute walk of Lake Huron, Star Line Mackinac Island Main Dock - St. Ignace, and Saint Ignace Chamber of Commerce. You'll also find Marquette Mission Park and Museum of Ojibwa Culture less than a mile away.

Will I be able to park at Wayside Motel?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the motel.

Does Wayside Motel include a casino at the property?

No, Wayside Motel doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Wayside Motel?

No, there is no indoor pool at this motel.

Are there hot tubs at Wayside Motel?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this motel.

Does Wayside Motel have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

No, Wayside Motel doesn't have a restaurant that serves breakfast.

Does Wayside Motel allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at Wayside Motel though service animals are welcome.

Does Wayside Motel have connecting rooms?

No, this motel doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

Where is the closest airport to Wayside Motel?

The closest major airport to Wayside Motel is Mackinac Island, MI (MCD), which is 5.1 mi away (21 minutes by car). Another top airport is Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional), which is located 23.8 mi away (32-minute drive).

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Wayside Motel?

No, you won't find guestrooms with balconies at Wayside Motel.

Wayside Motel Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

8/10 Good

Shannon

Traveled with partner

Jul 16, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

The front desk person was very nice and gave us suggestions on where to eat and what to visit during our stay, and let us know about the Saturday night fireworks. The hotel is older, so smelled a little musty when we first went in, but once the a/c was on, it seemd to go away. It was a nice sized room, with a fridge, microwave, tv and small table to sit at.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charles, WARREN

Traveled with partner

Jul 15, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Clean, convenient and within walking distance of boats to the Island.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Traveled with family

Jul 13, 2025

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

Clean rooms. Nothing fancy. All I needed was a clean comfortable place to stay and this place met those requirements.

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Chris

Jul 12, 2025

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

Very basic room with dated furnishings that somehow look brand new. Everything was spotless. Great bed and cable selections. No breakfast. Security is an issue, as they still use old-style keys you insert into the doorknob instead of the deadbolt, making it easy for someone to jimmy when you're out of the room.

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Jul 10, 2025

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

Multi stop trip

Great remodeled bathroom

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Jul 9, 2025

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

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

Great clean and friendly pace. Walking distance to restaurants, shopping, and ferry.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eric, Escanaba

Traveled with partner

Jun 6, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Extremely clean room, very convenient location! The owner checked us in (very friendly) and they even have discount tickets for the ferry to Mackinac Island! Highly recommend this cute motel.

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Paul

May 27, 2025

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rafael

May 26, 2025

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

Perfect Location

Perfect location, very friendly, knowledgeable staff. Room was very clean, comfortable bed, and excellent shower. Easy walk to the ferry.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janice

Traveled with partner

Lorri Jean

Traveled with partner

Oct 15, 2024

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

Location was perfect. Room cost fit our budget but was still very nice.

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

michael

Traveled with family

Oct 15, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent

We spent two nights here. It was a wonderful stay. Walking distance to the Ferry to Mackinac Island. Our room was very clean, comfortable beds, clean bathroom and nice hot shower. Highly recommend and would stay again if we get back up there again.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024