Bayside Hotel of Mackinac

Hotels
6.4 (1287 reviews)
726 South Huron , Mackinaw City , us

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Free
Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Fitness facilities (surcharge)
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
Terrace
Family rooms
Pets allowed
Lift / Elevator
Luggage storage
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Location
Staff friendliness
Waterpark
Cons:
Cleanliness issues
Outdated rooms
Insufficient breakfast options

Categories

Cleanliness
5.25
Many reviews highlight dirty rooms and bathrooms.
Service
8.05
Staff were mentioned positively in several reviews.
Location
8.75
Convenient location near ferry and good walking opportunities.
Room Quality
5.25
Consistency of outdated rooms and maintenance issues.
Amenities
5.75
Amenities like the waterpark and breakfast were mentioned but with mixed reviews.
Value for Money
6.25
Value considered acceptable given the price.
Food and Beverage
4.25
Complaints about lack of breakfast options.
Overall Experience
7.65
Mixed feelings but some guests expressed willingness to return.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-09 13:20

Property Description

Lakefront Property with Exciting Amenities

Indoor and Outdoor Pool Options: Enjoy the thrill of a water slide and water playground in the indoor pool, or soak up the sun by the seasonal outdoor pool with a hot tub.

Comfortable and Modern Accommodations: Relax in spacious guestrooms equipped with a flat-screen TV, free Wi-Fi, plush bedding, and a cozy seating area.

Convenient Location for Exploring: Just a short walk from the ferry terminal to Mackinac Island and close to Mackinaw City's dining, shopping, and famous fudge shops. Plus, easy access to the iconic Mackinaw Bridge.

Book your stay at the Bayside Hotel of Mackinac now for a memorable lakeside getaway!

Important information:

You must show a valid photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all special requests cannot be guaranteed and are subject to availability upon check-in. Additional charges may apply.Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 AM
Airport code: PLN

Property Policies

  • Parking

    Free public parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Pets

    Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 17 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    People no matter the age stay for US$25 per person per night when using an available extra bed.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

Location

Guest Reviews

6.4
Based on 1287 reviews
Cleanliness: 5.25
Service: 8.05
Location: 8.75
Room Quality: 5.25
Amenities: 5.75
Value for Money: 6.25
Food and Beverage: 4.25
Overall Experience: 7.65
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Thomas • extended_group • us
5
It was better than sleeping on the ground
Pros:

It was in a good location

Cons:

They offered no food, and the TV was not acceptable.

2026-01-20 • via Nuitee
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Boris • couple • us
7
Cons:

They need to upgrade

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Lizbeth • family_with_children • us
6
Pros:

Great location.

Cons:

The stay was okay, but a few things were frustrating. There was no staff available in the lobby in the morning, which made it difficult to get assistance. The coffee was okay, but there was no filtered water available. We were a group of four staying for two nights and only received three towels. When I asked for more, I was told I’d have to wait to see if they had any extras, which felt unaccommodating.

Most concerning, however, was that the back doors to the hotel were left unlocked—no key card was needed to enter from those door… big of a security issue!

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Donald • extended_group • us
9
The stay was great, but the room could use some air freshener and some upgrades!
Pros:

Great location, great rate, easy in and out of the parking lot during a heavy tourist presence.

Cons:

The room must have been remodeled lately, seemed to have a paint smell. Also the outlets in the room were too few and need to be replaced. There was no easy access at the nightstand. I have an CPAP and also needed to charge my phone. The plugs in the room were so loose the cords would fall out of them. There were no USB outlets, I ended up improvising and used the outlet on the back of the cable box. It worked in a pinch.

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Eunsook • couple • us
2
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Stench smell

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Lindsey • family_with_children • us
10
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Kendall • couple • us
3
Pros:

Cheap

Cons:

No breakfast. Room was not clean, did not have wash cloths or hand towels or toilet paper and wasn't vacuumed.

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Nicole • family_with_children • us
7
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Stephanie • family_with_children • us
9
Pros:

I loved how friendly the staff was. Perfect location for family fun.

Cons:

The were very few outlets .

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Lynda and David • family_with_children • us
6
Pros:

No breakfast available

Cons:

Room wasn’t cleaned earlier. Ours was not cleaned until after 5 pm. and then we still had to ask for items
Tv and clock did not work

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Stephen • family_with_children • us
6
Not a bad choice if you’re able to look past a few things
Pros:

Have been coming up to Mackinaw city for the past 10 years. Have stayed at multiple hotels in the area. This one works good for location to ferry dock and waterpark for the kids. Rooms were somewhat updated last year. It’s a good value for the money if you’re able to look past wear and tear on rooms.

Cons:

The room had a musty smell to it. Carpets definitely need to be cleaned and a window that opened would help let fresh air in the room. Pool and hot tub were not very clean as well.

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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WENHONG • couple • us
8
Cons:

LOCATION IS GOOD

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Robert • couple • us
6
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Ytsje • family_with_children • us
3
Cons:

Was very dirty in common areas and had a very bad odor.

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Erik • couple • us
1
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Michael • family_with_children • us
3
Would stay at one of the more expensive hotels if I were to do it all over again.
Pros:

This was one of the cheapest hotels in Mackinaw City but, as the saying goes, you get what you pay for.

Cons:

It was a weird atmosphere. It seems like there is a large(more than 10) family who lives at the hotel. Their personal items were in random places. The bathroom was gross. It looked like someone splattered something on the ceiling and it was never cleaned. The TV didn’t work the first night. This hotel said that they have no connection with booking.com and they didn’t have any of my credit card info. This is the only hotel I’ve stayed at that I had to provide my credit card to after reserving through booking.com.

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Daryle • extended_group • us
4
our vacation was wonderful! The room was a disapointment.
Cons:

we did not have hot water for shower. no one came back to fix it, we had 4 people for 4 days and no shower. the hallway on the bottom of the steps had a water leak from the cealing. Could only imagine how much mold was growing in the panels!

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Donnalee • family_with_children • us
5
Stay started off good but went down hill fast.
Pros:

Location to the ferry dock.

Cons:

1st Receptionist told me there would be coffee, tea and hot chocolate in front lobby in the morning and when I went there there was nothing. Receptionist then told me I had to exit the front door and walk around building to the next hotel and get my coffee there. 2nd never received house keeping while I was out of my room except trash emptied. Beds left unmade I had to remake them at the end of a long day for my family, microwave was dirty and wouldn't use it, coffee was not resupplied in my room. Had to wait till went for breakfast.

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Lisa • family_with_children • us
7
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Deepak Sai Krishna • couple • us
1
Not coming back.
Cons:

Bedsheets and comforters and floor was full of hair. I have asked to change the bedsheets and they ga e me couple of new pair but still lot of hair. Floor was dirty and had lot of hair on it. Pillows gad very foul smell like they have been used by 2-3 people earlier. My be room was not cleaned before we move in. Limited my stay to one night only because of that and don’t even know how we managed to sleep in that foul smell.

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee