Best Western Plus Dockside Waterfront Inn

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Best Western
7.8 (1764 reviews)
505 South Huron Avenue , Mackinaw City , us

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Fitness facilities
WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Fitness center
Swimming pool
24-hour front desk
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great location
Friendly staff
Cons:
Cleanliness issues
Limited breakfast options

Categories

Cleanliness
6.8
Room cleanliness was an issue, not properly cleaned after previous guests.
Service
8.3
Service was friendly and accommodating, though some staff were less engaged.
Location
9.3
Location is excellent, close to the beach and other attractions.
Room Quality
7.8
Rooms were comfortable, but some were dated and required maintenance.
Amenities
7.3
Basic amenities provided but some guests mentioned accessibility issues.
Value for Money
7.8
Generally good value for the price but expectations were not fully met.
Food and Beverage
6.8
Breakfast options were acceptable but not outstanding.
Overall Experience
8.3
Overall experience was pleasant with some areas for improvement.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-19 04:20

Property Description

Private Beach Access and Lake Views
Experience the serenity of your own private beach at Best Western Dockside, with stunning views of Lake Huron from your room's private balcony.

Comfort and Convenience
Enjoy the convenience of in-room refrigerators, coffee makers, and hair dryers in every guest room. Upgrade to a room with a kitchenette or seating area with a sofa bed for extra comfort.

Amenities for Every Guest
Whether you prefer relaxing by the swimming pool, working out in the fitness center, or staying connected with free Wi-Fi, Best Western Dockside has something for everyone.

Book your stay now at Best Western Dockside for a perfect blend of relaxation and convenience.

Important information:

Upon check-in photo identification and credit card is required. All special requests are subject to availability upon check-in. Special requests cannot be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.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.
Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 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.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 17 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Groups

    When booking more than 9 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Location

Property Accessibility

Total Disability Score: 44.43
Public Area
  • Hill Located: No
  • Ramp: No
  • Entrance Leveled: Yes
  • Pet Friendly: No
Reception And Restaurant
  • Reception Hearing Accessible: No
  • Reception Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
  • Restaurant Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Elevator
  • Elevator Audio Signals: Yes
  • Elevator Braille Numbers: Yes
  • Elevator Contrasting Buttons: Yes
  • Elevator Visual Signs: Yes
  • Lifts Accessible: No
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Guest Reviews

7.8
Based on 1764 reviews
Cleanliness: 6.8
Service: 8.3
Location: 9.3
Room Quality: 7.8
Amenities: 7.3
Value for Money: 7.8
Food and Beverage: 6.8
Overall Experience: 8.3
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Michael • solo_traveller • us
10
2026-06-26 • via Nuitee
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Megan • family_with_children • us
8
2026-06-26 • via Nuitee
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Rhonda • solo_traveller • us
10
2026-06-26 • via Nuitee
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James • couple • us
8
2026-06-25 • via Nuitee
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Lisa • family_with_children • us
7
Pros:

Breakfast was ok

2026-06-25 • via Nuitee
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Allison • couple • us
4
2026-06-23 • via Nuitee
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Gregory • family_with_children • us
7
Cons:

It was not worth 300$ a night

2026-06-22 • via Nuitee
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Norman • solo_traveller • us
8
2026-06-22 • via Nuitee
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Gina • solo_traveller • us
10
2026-06-21 • via Nuitee
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Rick • couple • us
8
Nice place to stay!
Pros:

Location was great and the staff friendly!

Cons:

The breakfast was not very good and extremely disappointing! It being on the 3rd floor without an elevator made it difficult for those of us with disabilities.

2026-06-20 • via Nuitee
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David • solo_traveller • us
10
2026-06-20 • via Nuitee
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Emily • couple • us
10
2026-06-19 • via Nuitee
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Lavonne • family_with_children • us
7
Hotel is in a convienant
Pros:

The room was nice sized for 5 people
Location was great to our travel plans
Housekeeping staff was very friendly

Cons:

Hot breakfast was terrible with limited choices for children

2026-06-19 • via Nuitee
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Mary • couple • us
7
If I were traveling back to Mackinaw City I would not stay there.
Pros:

Closeness to the Mackinaw ferries and the shuttle.

Cons:

The lobby and pool areas were not that clean.

We were there on a weekend day and they were running out of food for breakfast. They only had one person manning the breakfast area and they could not keep up with getting food out, beside the fact they ran out of a lot of things.

2026-06-19 • via Nuitee
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Mike • couple • us
9
Good location and advice for travel and eating plan
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Location to are travel plans

2026-06-18 • via Nuitee
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Vic • couple • us
5
Ridiculous for the price charged!
Pros:

Breakfast was crap. The same artificial eggs

Cons:

The noisy people upstairs

2026-06-18 • via Nuitee
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Jolene • couple • us
9
Pros:

Breakfast was adequate and served in a beautiful room. The view from our room was spectacular. Our private patio lead directly to the beach with loungers provided. I enjoyed the jacuzzi immensely. A minor toilet issue was fixed promptly. We walked to the ferry, restaurants, and the lighthouse.

2026-06-18 • via Nuitee
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Alison • couple • us
9
Will stay again!
Pros:

The location was great! Views were stunning and the beds were comfortable. Great view of Saturday fireworks in the summer.

Cons:

Honestly nothing was bad.

2026-06-15 • via Nuitee
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Carol • extended_group • us
6
Would not recommend this hotel.
Pros:

location

Cons:

A sheet had a blood stain. They change it but did not compensate us for it. Never heard from the manager.

2026-06-15 • via Nuitee
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Barbara • solo_traveller • us
9
Pros:

Great location to local attractions. The staff was very helpful and friendly. Any issues were handled promptly.

Cons:

We came up during a bug hatch season so we didnt use the balcony much but we were advised about the bugs at check in.

2026-06-15 • via Nuitee