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Mackinac Island is located in upper Michigan near where Lake Huron meets Lake Michigan. It is accessible only by boat, ferry, or seaplane.
The closest cities with additional hotels and transportation to Mackinac Island are St Ignace and Mackinaw City. Both cities are a 30-minute ferry ride to Mackinac Island.
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Hotels closest to Mackinac Island
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Midscale, smoke-free hotel near I-75 and Lake Huron
3 miles south of Kewadin Shores Casino
Heated indoor swimming pool - outdoor pool open in summer
Free hot breakfast buffet
Free WiFi
Free parking
Not pet friendly
- no pets allowed.
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"No handicap bathrooms at this hotel, and no grab bars. The bathroom fixtures were difficult to use for older people. Excellent breakfast and easy parking.2016-07-14"
"We expected better rooms for the price. Find another hotel.2015-08-20"
Also near Mackinac Island Airport and Emmet County Airport
Seasonal hotel - closed during winter
No shuttle to KMCD and KPLN Airports
Heated indoor swimming pool
Free hot breakfast buffet
Free WiFi
Free parking
Not pet friendly
- no pets allowed.
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"Nice experience. It was too cold to use the pool, but the view from my hotel room was spectacular. Be careful for goose droppings when you walk to the beach.2018-10-26"
"The hotel room was beautiful.2017-09-11"
"Nice hotel. It was great waking up to the sun rising over the water.2017-08-21"
"The hotel room was clean and all was well.2016-07-11"
"Clean, affordable hotel. The room was clean and comfortable and had beautiful views. Breakfast wasn't so great.2015-10-20"
Midscale, smoke-free hotel near I-75 and Lake Huron
3.5 miles from Kewadin Shores Casino
Free shuttle to ferries and Kewadin Shores Casino
Seasonal hotel - closed from late Oct until May
Indoor swimming pool - exercise room
Free hot breakfast buffet
Free WiFi
Free parking
Not pet friendly
- no pets allowed.
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"Nice staff. I had a pleasant stay and absolutely recommend this hotel.2018-06-05"
"The hotel clerk was rude. Stay somewhere else.2017-10-29"
"Nice hotel room with a lovely view of the lake.2016-10-10"
"Great experience. The hotel was beautiful. We were offered an upgrade to a room with a lake view and whirlpool tub. The staff was friendly. We had an awesome time.2016-08-24"
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- $10 per night fee for each pet. < Less Most Recent HotelGuides ReviewsRead >
"I had a pleasant stay. The entire hotel was clean, and the employees were more than friendly and helpful. There were restaurants and attractions within walking distance, without having to cross US 2. Stay here.2019-06-21"
"The hotel was well-managed.2019-05-07"
"Not far from downtown and the casino. Good rates. The bed and pillows were nice, and the staff was friendly.2018-07-29"
"Clean hotel with friendly personnel.2018-04-03"
"Good value. The accommodations were exactly what I needed, and the hotel staff was friendly and helpful. I'd stay here again.2018-01-03"
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- $20 per night fee for each pet. < Less Most Recent HotelGuides ReviewsRead >
"I had a brief but pleasant stay. The hotel was simple but adequate. The room had an odd smell, but it was overall clean and had a fridge. The front desk clerks were cheerful and helpful. The kids enjoyed the pool, and breakfast was sufficient. Great stay for our family, and the price was right.2017-07-17"
"The hotel room was clean and comfortable. Nice, big bathroom, but I didn't like the low toilet. Nice front desk clerk.2015-09-13"
"The hotel was clean and comfortable, and that's what I care about.2015-08-28"
"The beds were comfortable, and breakfast was good. Be prepared to climb stairs, because this motel has no elevator.2015-08-13"
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- allows pets up to 25 pounds, 2 pets per room - $25 per night fee for each pet. < Less Most Recent HotelGuides ReviewsRead >
"The hotel staff was pleasant and helpful.2015-09-18"
Cheap, smoke-free motel near I-75 and Mackinac Bridge
Heated indoor swimming pool
Free continental breakfast
Free WiFi
Free parking
Pet friendly hotel
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- allows pets up to 65 pounds, 2 pets per room - $25 per night fee for each pet. < Less Most Recent HotelGuides ReviewsRead >
"The motel exterior belied the interior mediocrity. Everything was average, including breakfast.2017-09-04"
"The check-in clerk seemed scatter-brained. The motel room was outdated and small, and the door was hard to close. No bridge view. The showerhead was broken, so it was hard to shower. The water pipes were extremely loud, and the towels were cheap. Don't stay here.2016-07-06"
"Nice motel for a reasonable price. The staff was friendly.2015-09-23"
"The motel room wasn't ready on time, but the accommodations were fine once we checked in.2015-08-29"
Not pet friendly
- no pets allowed.
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2018-07-03
"One of our rooms had no outlet to charge cell phones. No microwave or fridge in the 2nd room. One bathroom had poor lighting. Breakfast ended at 10 AM, but there was no milk left at 9 AM. Don't stay at this hotel.2018-07-02"
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- allows dogs only, 2 dogs per room - $10 per night fee for each dog. < Less Most Recent HotelGuides ReviewsRead >
"We loved our riverside room, and the motel staff was kind and helpful.2019-09-24"
"Good motel just across from the county building. Long walk to the pool in the winter. Nice breakfast selection.2019-03-22"
"Good motel.2018-09-29"
"The motel was clean and comfortable, and the staff was friendly and courteous. Good breakfast. Watching the boating activity on the river from our balcony was our evening entertainment. We had a perfect stay.2018-08-21"
"Nice location. Huge, quiet room with a great view. The beds were terrible, though.2018-05-23"
Midscale, smoke-free hotel near Petoskey State Park
No swimming pool
Exercise room
Free hot breakfast buffet
Free WiFi
Free parking - truck parking
Pet friendly hotel
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- $5 per night fee for each pet. < Less Most Recent HotelGuides ReviewsRead >
"The hotel was quiet and comfortable, and the room was nice and clean. Super easy check-in and checkout. The staff was friendly but not intrusive. We were traveling with our dogs and were given a room near the exit to the dog area outside. Stay here.2019-07-07"
"Great place to stay. The hotel staff was competent and accommodating.2017-01-12"
"The hotel was nice, clean, and comfortable, and I loved that it was pet-friendly.2016-10-04"
"Located off Highway 31. Reasonably priced hotel. The room was clean; we didn't hear traffic noise, but we could hear the footsteps of the people in the room upstairs. The staff was informative and helpful, and did a good job of trying to make us comfortable. Great breakfast.2016-08-15"
