Waterfront Inn - Mackinaw City

On beach with indoor pool for sandy fun near Mackinaw City Ferry Terminal

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Dates

October 2025

November 2025

2 bedrooms, soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Overview
Rooms
Location
Policies

Popular amenities

Pool
Pet friendly
Air conditioning
Free WiFi
Parking included
Business services

Explore the area

1009 S Huron Ave, Mackinaw City, MI, 49701

Place, Mackinaw City Ferry Terminal
‪8 min walk‬
Place, Mackinaw City Dock
‪2 min drive‬
Place, Headlands International Dark Sky Park
‪7 min drive‬
Airport, Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional)
‪23 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Courtyard View

300 sq ft
Sleeps 4
1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Lakeside

300 sq ft
Lake view
Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Courtyard View

300 sq ft
Sleeps 3
1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Courtyard View

300 sq ft
Sleeps 5
2 Queen Beds

Family Room, 3 Queen Beds, Courtyard View

300 sq ft
Sleeps 7
3 Queen Beds

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Lake View

300 sq ft
Lake view
Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Lake View

300 sq ft
Lake view
Sleeps 4
1 King Bed

Deluxe Suite, 2 King Beds, Lake View

Lake view
Sleeps 7
2 King Beds

Cabin

Sleeps 6
2 Queen Beds and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

Basic Room

300 sq ft
Sleeps 3
1 Double Bed

Luxury Cabin

2 bedrooms
Lake view
Sleeps 6
1 Queen Bed, 2 Twin Beds and 1 Queen Futon

Royal Cabin

2 bedrooms
Lake view
Sleeps 6
1 Queen Bed, 2 Twin Beds and 1 Queen Futon

Signature Cabin

2 bedrooms
Lake view
Sleeps 6
1 Queen Bed, 2 Twin Beds and 1 Queen Futon

Superior Cabin

2 bedrooms
Lake view
Sleeps 6
1 Queen Bed, 2 Twin Beds and 1 Queen Futon

About the neighborhood

Mackinaw City

Lake Huron is within a 5-minute walk of Waterfront Inn - Mackinaw City while other popular sites like Mackinaw City Ferry Terminal are within a 15-minute stroll. This 90-room hotel has an indoor pool, free in-room WiFi, and free self parking.

What's nearby

Mackinaw City Ferry Terminal - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
Mackinaw City Dock - 2 min drive - 1.4 miles
Mackinaw Bridge Museum - 2 min drive - 1.4 miles
Old Mackinac Point Lighthouse - 3 min drive - 1.8 miles
Headlands International Dark Sky Park - 7 min drive - 3.7 miles

Getting around

Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

‪Keyhole Bar & Grill - ‬19 min walk
‪Dixie Saloon - ‬19 min walk
‪Wienerlicious - ‬2 min drive
‪Darrow's Family Restaurant - ‬3 min drive
‪Starbucks - ‬16 min walk

About this property

Waterfront Inn - Mackinaw City

On beach with indoor pool for sandy fun near Mackinaw City Ferry Terminal

Guests of Waterfront Inn - Mackinaw City enjoy an indoor pool, free WiFi in public areas, and meeting rooms. There's free parking if you drive. Staff members can answer questions about accommodations, and also provide tour or ticket assistance. Other amenities at this beach hotel include an arcade/game room, express check-in, and express check-out.

43-inch TVs come with cable channels, and guests can stay connected with free WiFi. Free toiletries are also included. Housekeeping is available on request.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an indoor pool.

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

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$228 nightly

Oct 28 - Oct 29

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

Things to do

Arcade/game room
Indoor pool

Family friendly

Arcade/game room
Indoor pool
Mini-fridge
Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

Vending machine

Guest services

Housekeeping (on request)
Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

Meeting rooms

Outdoors

Firepit
On a lake
On the beach
Outdoor furniture
Picnic area

Accessibility

No elevator

5 buildings
Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

Free toiletries
Private bathroom
Shower
Towels provided

Entertainment

43-inch TV with cable channels

Food and drink

Mini-fridge

Air conditioning
Heating
Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight

Express check-in available

Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Contactless check-out available

Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

This property welcomes pets for USD 25.00 per accommodation, per stay
Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 20.0 per day
Cribs/infant beds are available for USD 10.0 per day

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 25.00 per accommodation, per stay
Service animals are exempt from fees
Crib (infant bed) fee: USD 10.0 per day
Rollaway bed fee: USD 20.0 per day

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

Check-in: 4:00 PM
Check-out: 11 AM
Minimum check-in age: 18

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.
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.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Are free cancellation options available at Waterfront Inn - Mackinaw City?

Waterfront Inn - Mackinaw City offers free cancellation on certain room rates. For specific requirements, review the cancellation policy on our site.

What's there to see near Waterfront Inn - Mackinaw City?

This hotel in Mackinaw City is within a 10-minute walk of Lake Huron and Mackinaw City Ferry Terminal. You'll also find Lake Michigan and Headlands International Dark Sky Park within a short drive.

Is there parking available at Waterfront Inn - Mackinaw City?

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

Does Waterfront Inn - Mackinaw City include a casino on the premises?

No, Waterfront Inn - Mackinaw City doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Waterfront Inn - Mackinaw City?

Yes, this hotel has an indoor pool.

Is Waterfront Inn - Mackinaw City good for couples?

At this beachfront hotel, couples will appreciate amenities like an indoor pool plus some guestrooms include kitchenettes and lake views.

Does Waterfront Inn - Mackinaw City have a hot tub?

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

Does Waterfront Inn - Mackinaw City have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

No, Waterfront Inn - Mackinaw City doesn't have a restaurant that serves breakfast.

Will Waterfront Inn - Mackinaw City allow pets to stay free of charge?

Although they can't stay for free, pets are welcome at Waterfront Inn - Mackinaw City for a fee of USD 25.00 per accommodation, per stay.

Does Waterfront Inn - Mackinaw City have connecting rooms?

No, this hotel doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

How close is the airport from Waterfront Inn - Mackinaw City?

The closest major airport to Waterfront Inn - Mackinaw City is Mackinac Island, MI (MCD), which is 12.3 mi away (32 minutes by car). Another top airport is Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional), which is located 15.8 mi away (29-minute drive).

Are there rooms with balconies at Waterfront Inn - Mackinaw City?

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at Waterfront Inn - Mackinaw City.

Waterfront Inn - Mackinaw City Reviews

5.4

5.6/10

Cleanliness

6.4/10

Staff & service

4.6/10

Amenities

4.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

5.2/10

Eco-friendliness

6/10 Okay

Shannon

Aug 31, 2025

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities

With the pictures posted on the website you feel like you’re getting one of the cabins that’s waterfront. That was my fault for not reading between the lines. It’s like a bait and switch on the room. The room was clean but the decor is outdated and the furnishings in the room need to be steam cleaned. I would say the furnishings were dirty. The AC was cold. Another thing I found unsettling was that you don’t have a way to lock the door inside the room. The deadbolt in my room did not work.

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Ajit

Traveled with family

Aug 10, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Price

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Juanita

Traveled with partner

Jul 28, 2025

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities

No help no breakfast by the water dirty

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Katherine

Jul 28, 2025

Staff is amazing.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Dale

Jul 28, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness

pillow wewe small

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Sue

Traveled with group

Jul 28, 2025

Liked: Staff & service

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities

It was OK. Nothing fancy - straight out of the 60’s?? Room was ‘clean’ but felt damp due to humidity. They think a full size bed is the same as a queen sized bed. Mattress leaves much to be desired!! Bathroom fan/vent so clogged that it sounded like a whining dog! It’s a tourist attraction town so rooms are overpriced to begin with- but definitely not worth $180 a night. Would I stay there again-No.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Kristie

Traveled with family

Jul 27, 2025

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

Beautiful sandy beach, fireworks at night, nice view and nice people, clean room on beach (deluxe)

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Feras

Traveled with family

Jul 27, 2025

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

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Ryan

Jul 26, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Nice people

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Rhys

Traveled with family

Jul 26, 2025

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

While driving north we were trying to find a hotel for the night…not many options Read the reviews it was bad. We thought we were getting a cabin for the price, but got a motel room. Very outdated and mold on the bedding. Complained to the front desk and asked for compensation. They said they could not do it. They gave me a corporate number, but no one answers and there is no answer machine.

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Nick

Traveled with family

Jul 26, 2025

Liked: Staff & service

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Paid $250 for a room that has not been updated since it was built. Owners have not reinvested a dime. Beach area is weed area. No perks here at all, I would not recommend this place.

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Thomas

Jul 26, 2025

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

Online shown as a beach side nice newer looking hotel. When arrived it looked to be a rundown motel 6. Called to hope for a possible refund and did not even check in and they refused and kept the full price of the room.

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Adam

Jul 24, 2025

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Shana

Traveled with family and small children

Jul 23, 2025

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

I got an electrical shock that about knocked me in my butt. Half of the outlets worked. It was dark and I went to plug in a light. The outlet is not up to code and the light had just bare copper plugs. It really hurt. I went to the office with the lamp to show her and explain what happened and I was blown off since she was busy talking to someone on her cell phone. She managed to mumble oh sorry. Cracked dirty windows Pool states it closes at 11 pm on all the plaques in the room but they close it at 10 pm. The rooms are really dated. Squishy carpet leaves your feet black Shows a beautiful cabin on the beach that’s what we thought we were getting. Come to find out it was a really old 1 story motel. Not a hotel. We left as soon as we could and they will only give us $100 out of a $400 charge. I am calling the local building inspector as soon as possible.

Plaque showing pool closes at 11 when they close it at 10

The plus that I got shocked after plugging it in when room was dark. Only half of room worked.

The tub was gross. No plug and we had a baby. Hair in tub as well

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Vincent

Jul 22, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Carl

Jul 22, 2025

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Ty

Jul 21, 2025

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

1 star. Very misleading

When we got there there was an unexpected fee for our dog but that was the least of our worries. As soon as we steped in it reaked of chemicals. My wife felt like she was going to have an allergic reaction. When we got in the room we realized there was no microwave. Which is not a big deal to some but i have food allergies and brought my own food. (There was nothing on hotels.com or their official website that disclosed this. futher more pictures in the listing SHOWED a microwave.) When i brought this to the front desk they were not ready to help. It was like pulling teeth to get a corporate number to request a refund. (As I needed a microwave and they refused to give me one) and will not answer the phone. It doesnt even go to voice mail. they said i could have used the microwave that was shared in the main office. Keep in mind we are about a football field away. We are still trying to get our money back as we didn't even stay. We found somewhere much nicer down the road Also be careful when renting a room. By the pictures I thought I was getting a cute cabin on the beach but it was actually a room on the second story In short. Terrible costumer service. Misleading info online. A scam. 1 star all around

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Maria

Jul 20, 2025

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

The furniture wasn’t in very good shape and the price was too high

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Shelley

Traveled with family

Jul 20, 2025

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

The pictures online are not the rooms that you stay in. The pictures online are only of the cabin that you can rent. The rooms are horrible out of a bad horror movie. They stink. They are outdated by about 50 years. The carpet is filthy they should not have carpet in hotel rooms next to a beach. My courtyard view was of a semi trailer. I could not see past it. The landline phone did not work so I could not even call the front desk. The air conditioner would not shut off. The lights did not work. I have several hundred pictures to share. I have posted them on other platforms. It was a complete nightmare. I rented it for two nights. We didn’t even stay in it the first night we slept in our truck and we left a day early. We lost all our money because there was no refunds, but me leaving reviews is going to be enough to get my money back. This place should be condemned. There is no waterpark as it states there is however, an old rundown Beverly hillbilly swimming pool. Just disgusting.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Dennis, Colorado Springs

Traveled with family

Jul 20, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities

Staff was good, very friendly. A broken towel bar in our room was fixed quickly. The pictures on the Expedia web site were deceiving. They did not reflect the room we rented. The description said that the room slept 4, but there was only a single king-size bed in the room. General condition of the room was not good. The bathroom door would not close. Baseboard heating units appeared to be falling apart.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Daniel

Traveled with group

Jul 18, 2025

Disliked: Amenities

We were booked in a cabin but upon arrival were told no it was a regular room. The room was up 3 flights of stairs no elevator and the room was filthy and full of fish flies. I asked for a refund and was denied. I tried creating a claim through the insurance I purchased and it stated it needed photos for proof!!! I didn’t stay long enough to take photos!!! I demand a refund!!!

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Mike

Traveled with group

Jul 17, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness

Disliked: Staff & service

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Jenine

Traveled with group

Jul 16, 2025

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

Disappointed

Very dirty and old. Pictured definitely look better then in person! Very disappointed, way too much money for what you get. Pool was nasty, no breakfast included. Theirs definatelt better

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025