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. Please visit our guides to hotels near Shepler's Ferry and Star Line Ferry.
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. Please visit our guides to hotels near Shepler's Ferry and Star Line Ferry.
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"Close to Sheplers Ferry to Mackinac Island. Lovely setting. The hotel was clean, and the service was great. Ask for a unit near the lake.2021-08-12"
"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"
"The hotel room was nice and the view was exceptional. 2021-08-10"
"The hotel was nice, but seemed a bit overpriced. Other guests let their kids run wild late at night, which disturbed my sleep. The toilet was too low. The employees weren't rude, but they weren't that friendly. Nice pool. 2021-07-05"
"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"
"This was the best motel, and the employees were nice. We recommend staying here.2017-06-01"
"We loved our stay at this motel. Our room faced the lake, and it was just beautiful. Definitely thumbs up. Great experience.2016-09-17"
"Nice hotel. The motel room was clean, and it was nice to walk out the door with our little dog and have the beach right there. Pleasant staff. Breakfast wasn't great, and neither was the coffee.2016-07-13"
"This hotel was a wonderful place to stay. It satisfied all the needs of this septuagenarian and the wants of a teenager. And the price was reasonable. Book it.2023-07-18"
"The room was a little dated, but it was clean and safe. The hotel clerk was friendly, and check-in was fast.2022-08-01"
"The hotel was expensive and noisy. No breakfast. Stay somewhere else.2021-07-28"
"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 was clean and beautiful, and breakfast was good. I saw eagles by the river.2022-02-06"
"An older motel. The room was small and smelled musty. The front desk clerk had a terrible personality and told us she didn't care if we cancelled. Breakfast was skimpy, and we had to take it back to our room to eat.2021-09-11"
"We loved our riverside room, and the motel staff was kind and helpful.2019-09-24"
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Most of our competitors order these same hotels in other ways that make them more money.
How Do We Define Motel?
To us, motels are smaller lodgings that have rooms you can enter directly from the parking area.
At hotels, on the other hand, you can enter your room only through a hall inside the building.
Hotel Booking Tips
Beware of non-refundable reservations that could cost you a lot of money if you change or cancel them. +Non-refundable reservations are a gamble that will usually save you less than $10. If you make a $90 non-refundable reservation instead of a $100 refundable booking, you are betting $90 to win $10. Would you do that in Las Vegas? -
Don't assume you can cancel a non-refundable reservation without penalty if you notify the hotel weeks or even months in advance. +Often you cannot – because some hotels' profit strategy is to get paid more than once for the same room for the same night. -
Always read cancellation policies carefully before you make a reservation. + When is the latest date and time you can cancel without penalty? - More >
When you make a reservation, you will receive a confirmation email. Take a copy with you to the hotel.
The earlier in the afternoon you check into a hotel, the more likely you will get a room or suite that matches your preferences.
