Best Western Plus Dockside Waterfront Inn

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Best Western
7.8 (1845 reviews)
505 South Huron Avenue , Mackinaw City , US
+1 231-436-5001

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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

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 1845 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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Ulisa • family_with_children • us
10
Fall Break in Mackanak
Pros:

Location was perfect for sightseeing and dining

Cons:

Nothing

2026-10-16 • via Nuitee
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Joyce • couple • us
2
2026-10-16 • via Nuitee
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Chris • extended_group • us
8
Very relaxing
Pros:

I like the balcony rooms. I have a very stressful job and I always call this my happy place to relax.

Cons:

I've always been able to check in early. My 90 year old mom was tired from our 5 hour drive and needed to lay down. We watched at least 15 families check in and get rooms before us. When we finally did get a room, when we got to it, it was still being cleaned. I had to call the desk. I will say they quickly got us in another one. We booked a suite as family came from Kentucky to stay with us.

2026-10-16 • via Nuitee
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Julie • couple • ca
10
2026-10-16 • via Nuitee
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Juan • family_with_children • us
10
2026-10-15 • via Nuitee
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Peggy • solo_traveller • us
10
2026-10-14 • via Nuitee
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Anthony • family_with_children • us
1
Very unpleasant. Probably will never book there again. Ill take the Hamilton Inn again over BW
Pros:

The shower.. Thats about it.

Cons:

Everything. Very little park to accommodate guests, I had to go park in a separate lot away from hotel.
I had a drunk guy banging on my door at 1am while me and my mom were trying to sleep.
People were smoking weed and cigarettes.
Beds made a ton of noise.

2026-10-12 • via Nuitee
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Claire • solo_traveller • us
7
Pros:

Room was clean and the location was convenient to shopping, restaurants, and the ferry locations.

Cons:

Noise from other rooms, TV had limited channels. There was no microwave.

2026-10-12 • via Nuitee
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Shelby • family_with_children • us
8
2026-10-10 • via Nuitee
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Coenen • couple • us
9
Pros:

The breakfast was delicious, and the stay was less than a mile where we departed from our Mackinac fairy.

2026-10-09 • via Nuitee
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John and susan • couple • us
9
Nice enough
Pros:

Great location and clean rooms

Cons:

No close elevator to our room.

2026-10-08 • via Nuitee
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Scott • solo_traveller • us
10
Wonderful
Pros:

Everything went smoothly

Cons:

nothing

2026-10-07 • via Nuitee
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Tom • solo_traveller • us
10
Pros:

The room was clean and had plenty of room. The hotel was near many resteraunts and attractions and had a nice beach to relax by and swim. (If it were warmer)

2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
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shirley • couple • us
6
2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
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Daniel • solo_traveller • us
10
Pros:

Convince

Cons:

No internet

2026-09-13 • via Nuitee
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Farheen • family_with_children • us
10
2026-09-10 • via Nuitee
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Tim • extended_group • us
10
Overall, it was a pretty amazing trip with a hotel that was great other than the people above us!
Pros:

We like that it was vacuumed, dusted in the corners, comfortable beds, and a pretty decent sunrise view

Cons:

We did not like the kids that were above us, kicking their soccer ball, slamming their door and sounding like bulls in a China shop all night that was pretty disappointing when I asked specifically not to have someone above us that was noisy

2026-09-09 • via Nuitee
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Rajashiva • extended_group • us
1
Average
Pros:

Near to beach

Cons:

Location

2026-09-06 • via Nuitee
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Genesco • solo_traveller • us
9
Very nice
Pros:

Very nice location. On the beach, relaxing and quiet. Although was there in middle of week so maybe quieter than on weekend. Good breakfast. Close to town and ferry. Convenient.

Cons:

Staff was good, place was clean, breakfast was good, but they were indifferent about problem in turning on light by bed.

2026-09-06 • via Nuitee
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Lori • extended_group • us
8
2026-09-05 • via Nuitee