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Wayside Motel

2.5 star property
Motel in St Ignace with free parking

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Free self parking
Vending machine
Combined shower/tub, free toiletries, hair dryer
Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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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, Museum of Ojibwa Culture
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional)
    ‪32 min drive‬

Room options

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Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

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

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(25 reviews)
  • 275 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

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

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)
  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave | Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

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

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(24 reviews)
  • 3229 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

About the neighborhood

St Ignace

Wayside Motel places you within a 10-minute stroll of Star Line Mackinac Island Main Dock - St. Ignace and Lake Huron. 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
  • Marquette Mission Park - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Museum of Ojibwa Culture - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Fort de Baude Museum - 13 min walk - 0.7 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 in St Ignace with free parking
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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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

More

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

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.

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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 Star Line Mackinac Island Main Dock - St. Ignace, Lake Huron, 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, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this motel.

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 at Wayside Motel?

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at Wayside Motel.

Wayside Motel Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 398 out of 573 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 148 out of 573 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 23 out of 573 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 573 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 573 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Diana

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

Great Stay

We stayed at Wayside the night before we were catching a ferry to Mackinac Island. The rooms were completely remodeled - new paint, carpet, bathrooms, etc. Very clean and comfortable stay. The staff was super friendly and helpful - they called to let us know about an item we left in the room and called the ferry shuttle to pick us up. Overall great stay and service!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Crystal

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean but very dated. Bed was ok not terrible but not that comfortable. Not the best value imo. Woman at desk was friendly during check in.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

DONNA

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katherine

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed our stay. Nothing fancy but was perfect for us. Very clean, roomy, updated and had what we needed. Loved the area. A 5-10 minute walk to the Ferry and downtown for some shopping and restaurants. A couple of things that I would add/change but am not complaining because you can’t beat the price for our stay. Nice to have-if there was a towel rack in the bathroom, nice to have-if there was just a light in the bathroom so the fan didn’t come on all the time and lastly move the lamps above our beds because they are low and we kept hitting our heads on them if sitting in bed. Lol Overall, a very nice stay and the owners were so helpful with whatever we needed.😊
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Dale

Traveled with partner
Liked: Amenities
Enjoyed being able to sit outside and enjoy the evening with the chairs that were provided very comfortable atmosphere will visit again
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We were passing thru the area and needed lodging for the evening. This motel had a very clean room with what appeared to be new fixtures, windows, paint, etc. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leah

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Worked out great. Quick overnight stop to get to our actual location the next day. Friendly staff, very clean room, loved the fact that the mattress and box spring had bed bug protectors on them (I always check mattresses). Easy in and out. The room was large and bathroom even had a small window. Appreciated the "family run, small buisness" feel and would stay again. Thank you!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Kristina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The staff were very friendly and helpful. Rooms are updated and quite clean. Be ready for a bit of noise from other rooms, plumbing, and the road. But overall it was a great value.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Super clean, nicely updated rooms, very clean and neat inside and out. Loved it!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joshua

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great pleace to stay. Very clean
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Helpful service, good property, great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather

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

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
They were helpful with breakfast options, a discount on ferry tickets, and parking
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roger

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very clean. Comfortable. Quiet. Friendly staff. Convenient to Shepler’s Ferry and restaurants. Up to date rooms. Great value.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable, could walk to the ferry dock, great check in and easy check out. Would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Jeremy

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Old school feel
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Doreen

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice stay
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Aseel

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, easy parking and good location.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This motel probably could use some updating however it was quiet, centrally located to downtown and ferry docks and day trips to Drummond Island, Whitefish Point, Tahquamenen Falls. The couple who operate it are very friendly, accommodating and professional. A nice change from the major hotel chains. Room was roomy. The fridge was small but worked which was a plus for us. Would stay there again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tim

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean, quiet, bed was comfortable, it had wifi and the bathroom was clean and updated.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Randy L. or Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Super clean bathroom and sleeping area. The exterior is a throwback to the 60s motorcourt era but that hides a modern, comfortable room. The manager/owner was very friendly and helpful. We would definitely stay again and recommend it to our friends.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Shannon

Traveled with partner
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

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