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Great Lakes Inn

2.0 star property
Family-friendly motel with casino shuttle service and a 24-hour front desk

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Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, bed sheets
Exterior
Exterior
Reception
Indoor pool, outdoor pool

Reviews

6.2 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Hot tub
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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150 Old U.S. 31, Mackinaw City, MI, 49701
  • Place, Mackinaw City Ferry Terminal
    ‪5 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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Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

  • 350 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Family Room, 2 Double Beds and 1 Twin Bund Bed, Balcony

Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Family Room, 2 Double Beds and 1 Twin Bund Bed, Balcony

  • 520 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

  • 400 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Accessible Room, 1 King Bed, Jetted tub

  • 400 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Romantic Room, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub, Balcony

  • 400 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Standard Double Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • 400 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • 350 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Single Room, 1 Queen Bed Pet Friendly

Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Standard Single Room, 1 Queen Bed Pet Friendly

  • 350 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Double Room, 2 Queen Beds Pet Friendly

Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Standard Double Room, 2 Queen Beds Pet Friendly

  • 400 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Double Room, 2 Double Beds Pet Friendly

Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Standard Double Room, 2 Double Beds Pet Friendly

  • 400 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Handicap Accessible Double bed Jetted tub

Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Handicap Accessible Double bed Jetted tub

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

About the neighborhood

Mackinaw City

Located within a 5-minute walk of Edgewater Beach, Great Lakes Inn is within a 15-minute stroll of Mackinaw City Ferry Terminal. This 46-room motel has conveniences like a restaurant, an outdoor pool, and an indoor pool.
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What's nearby

  • Mackinaw City Ferry Terminal - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Mackinaw Crossings - 13 min walk - 0.7 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) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • Keyhole Bar & Grill
  • Dixie Saloon
  • Wienerlicious
  • Darrow's Family Restaurant
  • Starbucks

About this property

Great Lakes Inn

Family-friendly motel with casino shuttle service and a 24-hour front desk
At Great Lakes Inn, guests enjoy features like an indoor pool, an outdoor pool, and a hot tub. You can take advantage of free parking, along with a free ferry terminal shuttle. The 24-hour front desk has multilingual staff ready to assist with tours/tickets and securing valuables. Other amenities at this family-friendly motel include coffee/tea in a common area, express check-in, and express check-out.
32-inch TVs come with cable channels. Bathrooms have hair dryers and free toiletries. Dining areas, refrigerators, and microwaves are other standard amenities. Housekeeping is available on request.
An indoor pool, an outdoor pool, and a hot tub are on site.

Children under 16 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision.

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

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Property amenities

Parking and transportation

  • Free casino shuttle
  • Free ferry terminal shuttle
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Hot tub
  • Indoor pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Personal motorized watercraft
  • Playground

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Separate in-room dining area
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 2 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 32-inch TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Separate dining area

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • 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: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The property charges USD 3 for credit card payments
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets for USD 30 per pet, per day
  • Dogs only
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children 16 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • Pet fee: USD 30 per pet, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of USD 3

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 and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
  • Check-in: 4 PM
  • Check-out: 11 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 21
The front desk is open 24 hours a day, and checking in and out are 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.
  • This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
  • 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 and cash.
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector.

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

Great Lakes Inn
Great Lakes Inn Mackinaw City
Great Lakes Mackinaw City
Great Lakes Inn Motel
Great Lakes Inn Mackinaw City
Great Lakes Inn Motel Mackinaw City

Frequently asked questions

Is free cancellation available at Great Lakes Inn?

Great Lakes Inn provides free cancellation on certain room rates. If you'd like to learn more, take a look at the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

What can I see around Great Lakes Inn?

This motel in Mackinaw City is within a 10-minute walk of Mackinaw City Ferry Terminal, Lake Huron, and Edgewater Beach. You'll also find Mackinaw City Dock and Shepler's Mackinac Island Ferry less than a mile away.

Will I be able to park at Great Lakes Inn?

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

Does Great Lakes Inn have a casino on the premises?

No, Great Lakes Inn doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Great Lakes Inn?

Yes, this motel has an indoor pool as well as an outdoor pool and a hot tub.

What do couples enjoy most about Great Lakes Inn?

Couples staying at this motel will appreciate amenities like an outdoor pool plus some guestrooms include jetted bathtubs and pool views.

Are there hot tubs at Great Lakes Inn?

Yes, this motel has a spa tub.

Does Great Lakes Inn have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

No, Great Lakes Inn doesn't have a restaurant that serves breakfast.

Does Great Lakes Inn allow pets to stay for free?

Although they can't stay for free, dogs are welcome at Great Lakes Inn for a fee of USD 30 per pet, per day.

Are there connecting rooms at Great Lakes Inn?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this motel.

What is the closest airport to Great Lakes Inn?

The closest major airport to Great Lakes Inn is Mackinac Island, MI (MCD), which is 12 mi away (32 minutes by car). Another top airport is Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional), which is located 15.5 mi away (29-minute drive).

Can I book a room with a balcony at Great Lakes Inn?

Yes, some guestrooms at this motel offer either a balcony or a deck where guests can enjoy pool views.

Great Lakes Inn Reviews

Reviews

6.2
Rating 10 - Excellent. 156 out of 953 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 241 out of 953 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 223 out of 953 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 177 out of 953 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 156 out of 953 reviews

6.4/10

Cleanliness

7.2/10

Staff & service

5.6/10

Amenities

5.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was not soothing
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nazar

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

mary

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
did not use
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Janette

Traveled with group
Disliked: Room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Robert

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Left over food in fridge. Sink is dirty and bugs in it. Floor not vacuumed. Off putting smell in room. The room is nothing like the pictures showed. Had to go to hotel next door to check in. Probably one of the worst places I gave stayed.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Jennifer

Traveled with pets, Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
The building is old. Our room was large. The beds were ok.. the t.v. and cable signal was bad. We had to unplug the server a few times to get signal back and the t.v. was fuzzy. The lamps were in bad shape and old. The carpet was horrible. I never went bare foot and I instructed my husband and daughter to do the same. It smelled of over powering cleaning product and urine so much that we had to keep our window open the entire time. The shower curtain was so long that a good 6 inches of it layed in the tub while showering and it would not stay shut because it was on a curved downward rod which made the corners slide down to the middle. The water pressure was painfully strong. My husband and daughter bought swim suits from a walmart to go swimming and that lasted about 10 mins because she was terrified of all the spiders floating down from the ceiling of the enclosed pool and landing in the water. My husband said there were AT LEAST 15 to 20 that he tried scooping out just in the corner of the pool he was in. Front desk was super nice, but we had to check into the property next door which made me feel a bit weary that we were on some abandoned second thought property. Housekeeping was very kind also. It was $144 plus $25 for my dog. So it did what it needed for the 2 nights we were visiting my mom, who is a local. I chose this hotel simply because a different one that had higher stars had bed bugs earlier in the season. This one, after close inspection, DID NOT.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Robert

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Pool sucked hot tub had to go to starlight no breakfast no Wi-Fi staff was very friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

jerry

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
woman at the counter was nice. when i got to the room and slept i woke up and there were bedbugs in the sheets. i pulled off the covers and tried to sleep in the middle of the bed. got 3 hours sleep maybe. room was nice but bedbugs everywhere
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jack

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean descent room
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dorothy, Mount Pleasant

Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was nice and quiet
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Jodi

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was convenient for what we needed. Only needed somewhere to sleep.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian

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

2/10 Terrible

Rivers, allegan

Traveled with partner, Traveled with pets
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was dirty, hotel had bed bugs, the front desk person was snobby
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alixazandrya

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

10/10 Excellent

Ed

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Worth staying!

Really nice clean room. Would be happy to stay again. Heat and air worked well and the appliances all functioned appropriately for room 207.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Ioana

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean and nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Arya

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barb

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Jamie

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Rose

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

Look elsewhere if you want rest

Our stay at this hotel was underwhelming, to say the least. Despite requesting early check-in, our request was not honored, and there was minimal communication or transparency around the delay. The one bright spot was a gentleman at the front desk who was responsive, provided updates on our room status, and genuinely tried to make things right — his effort is the only reason this isn't a lower rating. Unfortunately, the rest of the experience fell flat. The beds were extremely uncomfortable, making it difficult to get a good night's sleep. The room had a very small television that couldn’t be viewed from both beds, which was inconvenient. Outside the property, there was an excessive number of spiders, which made sitting or walking outside unpleasant. To top things off, a member of our group became sick during the stay, and when we attempted to clean up, the housekeeper was not only unhelpful but also rude and disrespectful — not the kind of treatment you'd expect in a situation where some empathy would go a long way. Overall, I would give this stay a 4/10. Poor communication, uncomfortable accommodations, and a lack of professionalism from staff (with one exception) made this a stay we wouldn’t choose to repeat.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

melissa

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort

W

I booked a room with 2 queen beds and got 2 full beds. My kids were fighting all night
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

maranda

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

maria

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness
They never bring a new fringe to our room we end up buying ice for our food
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Laura

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Great staff , they were great at helping and supporting our needs.. unfortunately the place was pretty dirty , not a great place to stay. But in a pinch it’s cheap enough!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Akshay

Traveled with group
Liked: Staff & service
Good place to crash for a night without much expectations
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

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