Island House Hotel

Hotels
8.9 (916 reviews)
6966 Main Street , Mackinac Island , us

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Children allowed

Facilities

Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
Restaurant
Terrace
Family rooms
Lift / Elevator
Luggage storage
Facilities for disabled guests
Hot tub/Jacuzzi
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great location
Friendly staff
Beautiful property
Delicious food
Cons:
High cost
Thin walls
Limited activities

Categories

Cleanliness
8.61
Some guests noted cleanliness issues, particularly regarding room floors.
Service
9.58
Staff was generally described as friendly and attentive, with one exceptional server noted.
Location
9.62
Multiple reviews highlight the excellent location near downtown and waterfront.
Room Quality
8.57
Rooms were generally comfortable but some guests experienced inconvenience due to room access.
Amenities
9.1
Amenities such as the restaurant and live music received positive feedback, though pricing for activities seemed high.
Value for Money
8.06
Several reviews mentioned the high price of stay relative to the amenities offered.
Food and Beverage
8.61
Food was described as fabulous, but some reviews felt the dining experience lacked due to crowds.
Overall Experience
9.08
Overall enjoyment was generally high; however, some guests expressed disappointment with the activities.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-27 01:26

Property Description

Charming Island Retreat

Serene Garden and Lake Views
Nestled in Mackinac Island, Island House Hotel offers air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi and private bathrooms. Some rooms boast balconies with stunning lake views, perfect for a relaxing retreat. Enjoy the lush garden surroundings and unwind in the hot tub during your stay.

Delightful Dining Options
Indulge in American and Grill BBQ cuisine at the on-site restaurant, with special dietary options available upon request. Whether you're craving a hearty meal or a light bite, our diverse menu is sure to satisfy your taste buds.

Convenient Amenities
From a shared lounge and terrace to a 24-hour front desk, Island House Hotel ensures a comfortable stay for all guests. Relax in front of the flat-screen TV in your room or explore nearby attractions like Arch Rock. Book now for an unforgettable island getaway at Island House Hotel.

Important information:

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.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: PLN

Property Policies

  • Internet

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

  • Parking

    No parking available.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.9
Based on 916 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.61
Service: 9.58
Location: 9.62
Room Quality: 8.57
Amenities: 9.1
Value for Money: 8.06
Food and Beverage: 8.61
Overall Experience: 9.08
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Matthew • extended_group • us
10
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Elizabeth • couple • us
7
Charming and quaint but walls are thin and noisy.
Pros:

Beautiful and charming property overlooking the harbor, pristine rooms and accommodations. The staff was excellent and the restaurant had fantastic food and service

Cons:

The walls are incredibly thin, and sound echos throughout. For an incredible expensive stay, I had a sleepless night as I was interrupted by other guests up and down the hallway and stairs

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Tadeusz • couple • us
9
Five stars
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Bill • family_with_children • us
8
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Richard • couple • us
9
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Nicholas • couple • us
10
Will be back again!!!
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Tamera • couple • us
7
Enjoyable
Pros:

It is a beautiful location. Could sit out front on chairs and relax.

Cons:

For the money we paid, I think we should have had a better site than a dirt pile. Especially since I reserved way in advance.

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James • couple • us
8
Highly recommend The Island House for value, location and staff.
Pros:

Excellent location, waterfront and easy walk to downtown.

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Brenda • couple • us
6
There was no value for the money it cost to stay the night
Pros:

I think we paid like $500 a night and I don’t see where that was anywhere near worth it.

Cons:

The cost.

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John • couple • us
8
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Leslie • couple • us
6
Not worth it.
Pros:

Tried to check out a day early because there is nothing to do on the island except shuffle around with tons of people down the trinket shop corridor. We hiked the trails and we’re stumped as to what to do. The meal we had at the Grand Hotel was not worth it. Dressed up but a hoard of poorly dressed seniors on a tour poured in and destroyed the ambience. The food was not great. Not going back to Mackinaw Island. Wish the Island House had let us check out early.

Cons:

They charge $16/hour for a bike. We used to rent a car for a full day for that! Most of the hotels we stayed at on the mainland had complementary bikes. What a scam!

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Tracy • couple • us
10
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Monica • family_with_children • us
5
Overpriced in my opinion, but it has its charm for those who value a historic property.
Pros:

I thought our room had a nice view, as it was the lake view king. I loved the location, as it was close enough downtown to see it whenever we wanted but didn’t have to endure the craziness. And the baggage porters taking our things to and from the ferry was a nice bonus. The server at Ice House restaurant was amazing. Wish I had gotten her name because she was superb with our toddlers and her service. The Molton Brown toiletries were a nice surprise. We went for July 4th and could see fireworks from both ends of the island from our room.

Cons:

The staff was fine but it felt like we were bothering them when we needed something. The room floor was kind of gross, our toddlers were covered in black filth on their clothes from crawling on the floors. (However the bed and furniture seemed clean. The bathroom was also clean.) The WiFi was awful. There was no convenient way to get our stroller up from the ground level to the lobby level. People would leave their empty beverage containers in random common areas and hours later they were still there. (During the day, not overnight.)

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Sherri • couple • us
8
Very relaxing, quiet and comfortable beds.
Pros:

The view from the front porch.

Cons:

Very small bathroom.

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Michael • couple • us
8
Good facility staff very helpful
Pros:

Location was excellent

Cons:

Room was oddly shaped no closet

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Pamela • family_with_children • us
8
The staff is friendly and competent but it seemed expensive.
Pros:

Good location.

Cons:

Small slopping beds.

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Melanie • couple • us
10
Great
Pros:

Everything……they went above to make this stay great

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Susan • couple • us
10
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Denise • couple • us
10
Staff was exceptionally friendly and our stay there was very nice.
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Christine • family_with_children • us
9
Pros:

Food was fabulous

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