Waterfront Inn Mackinaw City, Mackinaw City ➤ Reviews, Rooms & Prices 2025

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About the Hotel

1009 South Huron Avenue, Mackinaw City, Michigan, United States of America, 49701

Waterfront Inn Mackinaw City offers affordable beachfront accommodations in Mackinaw City, USA. This family-owned hotel provides a large private sandy beach on Lake Huron, making it a popular choice among visitors to Mackinac Island. The property features clean and comfortable rooms with views of the water. Notably, all ticket reservations for local attractions are available upon check-in, enhancing the guest experience.

Location

Waterfront Inn is situated in the popular Edgewater Beach area, making it convenient for exploring Mackinaw City. Attractions such as Animal Tracks Adventure Golf and the Icebreaker Mackinaw Maritime Museum are located nearby. The hotel's proximity to Mackinac Island ferries offers easy transportation options for visiting the island.

Rooms

The hotel comprises 90 air-conditioned rooms, many featuring balconies or porches with picturesque lake views. Each room includes an en-suite bathroom equipped with either a bath or shower. Amenities such as flat-screen TVs, refrigerators, and complimentary wireless Internet access are provided in all accommodations. Some units also offer kitchen facilities or additional room options for families.

Eat & Drink

Guests at Waterfront Inn can enjoy a complimentary breakfast option with special partnerships with local restaurants, including Buy One Get One Free deals. Nearby dining options also cater to a variety of tastes, ensuring guests have ample meal choices during their stay. The hotel features a picnic area complete with barbecue grills, allowing guests to prepare their own meals amidst a scenic backdrop.

Leisure & Business

The hotel includes an indoor pool and hot tub for relaxation after a day of exploring. A playground and firepit are available for family enjoyment. For business travelers, rooms feature telephones with free local calls, making it easier to stay connected. Recreational opportunities abound nearby, with hiking and biking trails easily accessible.

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The hotel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals

Family Cabin

Max:

6 persons

28 m²

Bed options:

2 King Size Beds

Heating

Air conditioning

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King Room

Max:

2 persons

28 m²

Bed options:

1 King Size Bed

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Deluxe Queen Room

Max:

4 persons

28 m²

Bed options:

2 Double beds

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Balcony

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City Center

Mackinaw City3700 ft

Airports

Cheboygan County (slh) 13.7 mi

Pellston Regional (PLN) 15.8 mi

Facilities

The hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences

Accessible Amenities!

“The accessible amenities were well-designed and made our stay comfortable and convenient.” view full review

Great Pool Area!

“The pool area was well-maintained and perfect for relaxing, even though it was temporarily unavailable due to maintenance.” view full review

Nice Kitchenette!

“Having a kitchenette allowed us to prepare our own meals, making our stay more enjoyable and economical.” view full review

Comfortable Rooms!

“The rooms were spacious and comfortable, providing a cozy environment to unwind after a day of activities.” view full review

General

No smoking on site
Wi-Fi
Parking
VIP check-in/ -out
Express check-in/ -out
Pets allowed
Baggage storage
Private beach
Vending machines
Smoke detectors
Fire extinguishers

Sports & Fitness

Fitness center
Skiing
Hiking
Horseback riding
Cycling
Golf course
Fishing

Services

Housekeeping

Dining

Picnic area/ Tables

Spa & Leisure

Seasonal indoor pool
Heated swimming pool
Beach access
Sun loungers
Aqua park
BBQ facilities
Shallow end

Room features

Air conditioning
Heating
Soundproofed rooms
Garden furniture

Bathroom

Free toiletries

Room decor

Carpeted floor

Location

1009 South Huron Avenue, Mackinaw City, Michigan, United States of America, 49701

Map view

1009 South Huron Avenue, Mackinaw City, Michigan, United States of America, 49701

City landmarks

Thunder Falls Family Water Park

2100 ft

707 S Huron Ave

Great Lakes Lighthouse Keepers association

2400 ft

Parks

Conkling Heritage Park

5100 ft

131 S Huron Ave

USCGC Mackinaw

1.1 mi

Lighthouse

Old Mackinac Point Lighthouse

1.4 mi

228 S Huron Ave

House of Glass

4000 ft

Casinos

Odawa Casino Mackinaw

2100 ft

Museums

Mackinaw Bridge Museum

5100 ft

Parks

Colonial Michilimackinac

1.4 mi

Shopping Area

Del Sol

5100 ft

Courtyard Cinema

4500 ft

Marina

Mackinaw City Marina

1.1 mi

Fort Michilimackinac State Park

1.4 mi

Mackinaw City

Straits State Harbor

3700 ft

200 S Nicolet St

Mystery Town

5100 ft

Animal Tracks Adventure Golf

4200 ft

Planet Mackinaw

4500 ft

Parks

WaWatam Park

1.1 mi

Mackinaw Manor Haunted Mansion

4500 ft

Spy Quest Laser Maze

4600 ft

Mackinaw City Dock

4700 ft

Parks

Gary R Williams Memorial Park

1.5 mi

Museums

Ice Breaker Mackinaw Maritime

1.1 mi

Parks

Maritime Park

1.3 mi

Church

Church of the Straits

1.1 mi

10510 US-23

Jack Pine Lumberjack Shows

1.3 mi

Parks

Alexander Henry Park

1.3 mi

Church

Saint Anthony of Padua Catholic Church

1.3 mi

Agape Lighthouse Church

1.3 mi

500 Headlands Rd

McGulpin Point Lighthouse

2.6 mi

Nearby

707 S Huron Ave

Great Lakes Lighthouse Keepers association

1400 ft

Casinos

Odawa Casino Mackinaw

1400 ft

Restaurants

The Lighthouse Restaurant

2700 ft

618 S Huron Ave

Reviews and Ratings

Feedback from previous guests about their experience.

52%

liked the hotel and would stay again

lake view

microwave convenience

dirty sheets

rude service

5.2/10

Guest rating

Rooms

5.3

Location

8.0

Service

5.0

Dining

5.0

Curtis

United States of America, October 2023

5.6/10

The hotel's location is perfect, right by the lake and close to the Mackinaw Island ferry port. The rooms are spacious and comfortable, but there is an issue with dirty sheets. The service was lacking as the staff seemed rude, especially when they had to get off their phone to assist. Dining was underwhelming with just cheap blueberry muffins available. Despite these drawbacks, the hotel offers a hot tub and a microwave in the room, adding some convenience to the stay.

Rooms

6.0

The rooms are spacious and comfortable, but unfortunately, the sheets were not clean.

Service

5.0

The service was subpar, particularly with the staff appearing rude when having to attend to requests.

Location

8.0

The hotel's location by the lake is a major plus, offering beautiful views and easy access to the Mackinaw Island ferry port.

Dining

5.0

The dining experience was disappointing, only offering cheap blueberry muffins.

Facilities

7.0

The hotel provides a hot tub and a microwave in the rooms, which add convenience to the stay.

lake view

dirty sheets

Gerald

United States of America, August 2023

6.2/10

The hotel offers a stunning view of the water, but the sheets were not very clean. The rooms have a microwave, which was convenient. The service was lacking as they seemed reluctant to accommodate requests and were always on their phones. The location is right on the beach, providing marvelous sights. The dining options were limited, with just cheap blueberry muffins available. The facilities were basic.

Rooms

7.0

The rooms offer a breathtaking view of the water, but the cleanliness of the sheets was disappointing. Having a microwave in the room was handy.

Service

5.0

Service left much to be desired as the staff seemed rude and more interested in their phones than accommodating requests.

Location

9.0

The hotel is right on the beach, offering marvelous sights to behold.

Dining

5.0

Dining options were limited to just cheap blueberry muffins.

Facilities

6.0

The facilities provided were basic with no standout amenities.

Wally

United States of America, July 2023

5.0/10

The hotel has a stunning location right on Lake Huron with a view to match, but the rooms were in extremely poor condition. The service was disappointing due to staff being rude as they had to get off their phones to assist me. The dining was subpar with just cheap blueberry muffins being offered. However, the freshly baked European bread was a nice touch. The hotel is convenient being close to everything downtown, but there were sand and empty cans laying around the premises.

Rooms

5.0

The rooms were in extremely poor condition, but being on the water with a view was a nice touch.

Service

5.0

The service was disappointing and rude as staff had to stop talking on their phones to accommodate my request.

Location

7.0

The hotel's location right on Lake Huron is stunning but marred by sand and empty cans laying around.

Dining

5.0

The dining experience was lacking with just cheap blueberry muffins on offer.