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Northwinds Motel

2.5 star property
Lakefront motel in Mackinaw City with free parking

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2 Queen Lakefront with Private Deck | Bathroom | Shower, towels
Standard Single Room, 1 Queen Bed | Bed sheets
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Reviews

5.8 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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11472 W US 23, Mackinaw City, MI, 49701
  • Place, Edgewater Beach
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Mackinaw City Ferry Terminal
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Mackinaw City Dock
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional)
    ‪22 min drive‬

Room options

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1 Queen Lakefront with Private Deck | Bed sheets

1 Queen Lakefront with Private Deck

  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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2 Queen Lakefront with Private Deck

  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Standard Single Room, 1 Queen Bed | Bed sheets

Standard Single Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking | Bed sheets

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

About the neighborhood

Mackinaw City

Northwinds Motel places you within a 15-minute drive of popular attractions such as Straits State Park and Deer Ranch. This 17-room motel welcomes guests with conveniences like free self parking.
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What's nearby

  • Edgewater Beach - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Mackinaw City Ferry Terminal - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Mackinaw City Dock - 3 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Mackinaw Manor Haunted Mansion - 3 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Mackinaw Bridge Museum - 3 min drive - 1.6 miles

Getting around

  • Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Keyhole Bar & Grill - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Darrow's Family Restaurant - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Dixie Saloon - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Wienerlicious - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪B.C. Pizza - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Northwinds Motel

Lakefront motel in Mackinaw City with free parking
At Northwinds Motel, guests have access to a picnic area. Free parking is included with your stay. Helpful staff is there to provide tour or ticket assistance, as well as offer insight about the area.
Guests can expect to find 32-inch TVs with cable channels.

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Property amenities

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited onsite self parking

Things to do

  • Indoor pool (guest access)
  • Outdoor pool (guest access)

Family friendly

  • Access to nearby indoor pool
  • Access to nearby outdoor pool

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • On a lake
  • Picnic area

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)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch TV with cable channels

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
The check-in location differs from the property location; go to: [11416 US Highway 23, Mackinaw City, MI 49701]
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
  • Check-in: 4 PM
  • Check-out: 11 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
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 and debit 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 free cancellation available at Northwinds Motel?

Northwinds Motel offers free cancellation on select room rates. For more details, look at the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

What's there to see near Northwinds Motel?

This motel in Mackinaw City is within a 10-minute walk of Lake Huron and Edgewater Beach. You'll also find Lake Michigan and Mackinaw City Ferry Terminal within a short drive.

Will I be able to park at Northwinds Motel?

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

Does Northwinds Motel include a casino at the property?

No, Northwinds Motel doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Northwinds Motel?

No, there is no indoor pool at this motel.

Does Northwinds Motel have a hot tub?

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

Does Northwinds Motel have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

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

Does Northwinds Motel allow pets to stay for free?

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

Does Northwinds Motel have connecting rooms?

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

How close is the airport from Northwinds Motel?

The closest major airport to Northwinds Motel is Mackinac Island, MI (MCD), which is 12.5 mi away (32 minutes by car). Another top airport is Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional), which is located 16 mi away (30-minute drive).

Are there rooms with balconies at Northwinds Motel?

No, at Northwinds Motel, there aren't any guestrooms that list a balcony.

Northwinds Motel Reviews

Reviews

5.8
Rating 10 - Excellent. 71 out of 450 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 86 out of 450 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 102 out of 450 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 82 out of 450 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 109 out of 450 reviews

6.0/10

Cleanliness

6.8/10

Staff & service

4.8/10

Amenities

5.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

5.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Barb

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I have been using the same owners for 21 years and it is a wonderful location and view of the bridge and the Grand hotel on the island
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Jess

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was right on the ocean!! It was great!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Kelsey

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
You get what you get for the price. $70 a night is a great price. Beds are comfy.... some of other issues people listed we did not encounter. Water was fine, ac was good, tv worked. Sure it could use renovations but then the price would go up. Decent for the price, maybe im just a simple person.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Dale

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

6/10 Okay

KAREN

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Veyr poor upkeep & maintenance
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Richard

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Water was brown,in extreme need of remodeling
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Mark

Traveled with partner
Could swim right outside the slider door. Bed was very comfortable. Sand on floor from previous guest and no towels or soap. We had to ask for them
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Charles

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Priscilla

Liked: Staff & service
Staff friendly. Room not clean. Had to ask for towels. When received, they were damp. Window air conditioner over-the-top loud. Room quite ugly.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Kathy

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
At check-in they assigned us to a room that had not been cleaned. Once in another room, we found that the bathroom was old and dirty. Everything felt icky. The walls were so thin that we could hear the adults and kids in the other rooms until after midnight. We could also hear the bikers across the dirt parking lot. I would not recommend staying here. We wanted to abandon this reservation and find a better place, but everyplace was full with no vacancies. The photos on Expedia were from their other hotel down the street.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Connie

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Kathleen, New London

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
They over booked our room and had a management turn over right before. The rooms are very old and poor quality even for the price.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Phyllis

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Everything about this experience was intolerable to include a none functioning shower.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Kari

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
There was no hot water, the water pressure was non existent. The mini fridge took forever to get cold. However the bed was comfortable and the staff was very nice. Would stay again if only for a short stay. Location was also very convenient
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zachariah

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dan

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Nicole

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The property needs deep cleaning and renovation. There was a strong stale smell, and evidence of the last guests. Fake eyelashes on the wall/toilet. Food or drinks spilled on walls, hair and dirt on floor.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Gregg

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chad

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

Wonderful spot!

Wonderful little motel right on the beach. Great fire pit and beach. Shower was very nice with strong pressure and plenty hot. Bed was very comfortable. Excellent accommodations for the price. We'll stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

Julie A

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

Justin

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Octavia

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The room is what you expect for the price Wish they had a better lock on the door felt uneasy trying to sleep Couldn’t shower, crack in the floor The lady who checked me in was wonderful tho
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marilyn

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

Mackinac Bridge, Labor Day walk!

Loved everything! Can’t wait to do it again!
The bridge lit up across the lake
Mackinac bridge
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

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