Hamilton Inn Select Beachfront Mackinaw City

Hotels
7.6 (2181 reviews)
701 South Huron Avenue P.O. Box 831 , Mackinaw City , us

Free
Children allowed

Facilities

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

Pros:
Great location
Friendly staff
Comfortable beds
Nice view
Cons:
Rude staff
Double charging issues
Dirty jacuzzi
Limited breakfast options

Categories

Cleanliness
7.18
The jacuzzi water was very dirty.
Service
8.15
The front desk staff was wonderful, but some interactions were negative.
Location
8.69
The view and proximity to the lake and shopping were great.
Room Quality
7.64
The room was okay and clean, but not worth the price.
Amenities
7.17
Some amenities were lacking, like a functioning tanning bed and an ATM.
Value for Money
6.13
Disappointments with charges for upgrades and costs were emphasized.
Food and Beverage
7.68
Included breakfast but limited variety and same items each day.
Overall Experience
8.15
Mixed feelings about the hotel; enjoying the stay despite some issues.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-08 23:12

Property Description

Beachfront Location and Convenient Access
Situated on the beach in Mackinaw City, Hamilton Inn Select is just a short stroll away from downtown and the ferry to Mackinaw Island.

Luxurious Amenities
Enjoy private beach access, an indoor waterpark, flat-screen TVs, free Wi-Fi, a refrigerator, and a coffee maker in every room.

Fitness and Relaxation
Unwind in the hotel's gym with a tanning bed, grab a convenient breakfast to go each morning, and take advantage of laundry facilities during your stay.

Ready to experience the beauty and convenience of Hamilton Inn Select in Mackinaw City, Michigan? Book your stay now!

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.
A deposit may be required at the property.

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.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Parking

    Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is needed).

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for US$15 per person per night 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$20 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

Property Accessibility

Total Disability Score: 35.71
Public Area
  • Ramp: No
  • Entrance Leveled: No
  • Pet Friendly: No
Reception And Restaurant
  • Reception Hearing Accessible: No
  • Reception Wheelchair Accessible: No
  • Restaurant Wheelchair Accessible: No
Elevator
  • Elevator Audio Signals: No
  • Elevator Braille Numbers: No
  • Elevator Contrasting Buttons: No
  • Elevator Visual Signs: No
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Guest Reviews

7.6
Based on 2181 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.18
Service: 8.15
Location: 8.69
Room Quality: 7.64
Amenities: 7.17
Value for Money: 6.13
Food and Beverage: 7.68
Overall Experience: 8.15
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Linda family_with_children us
5
2026-06-13 via Nuitee
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Amber solo_traveller us
10
2026-06-12 via Nuitee
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H. solo_traveller us
7
Pros:

Awesome view of the lake and pier. Location walking distance from everything you want to do.

2026-06-12 via Nuitee
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srivastava family_with_children us
10
2026-06-12 via Nuitee
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Felipe solo_traveller cr
9
2026-06-12 via Nuitee
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Felipe solo_traveller cr
9
2026-06-12 via Nuitee
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Kristen couple us
10
2026-06-11 via Nuitee
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Jill family_with_children us
6
LOTS OF BUGS!!
Pros:

Good location, friendly staff

Cons:

VERY noisy bathroom fan, shower vertical pole quite loose, very difficult to adjust room temperature, Black chipping visable bottom of pool and dehumidifier filter filthy with dust..outside of it and AC unit on wall very rusty...an SOS pad would greatly improve these....also kleenex holder in room bathroom solid rust, should be replaced..Room mini frig shelves falling apart

2026-06-11 via Nuitee
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Allen solo_traveller us
6
2026-06-11 via Nuitee
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Shelley solo_traveller us
4
Cons:

I thought i was getting a beach front room but ended up with a corner parking lot facing room next to the stairway very noisy from people walking up and down the stairs.

2026-06-11 via Nuitee
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Lee couple us
9
Pros:

Location, and wonderful staff

Cons:

A child running constantly in the hallway or above our room

2026-06-11 via Nuitee
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Marlene extended_group us
8
Pleasantly surprised at the location and really enjoyed our stay there.
Pros:

We were pleasantly surprised that the city put on a fire works show on the lake right in front of our room. It was wonderful!

Cons:

Our beds were not very comfortable.

2026-06-10 via Nuitee
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Paul couple us
4
We left the next day, I cant stand liars, thief's and cheats.
Pros:

close to downtown and restaurants

Cons:

Rooms outdated, carpet must be 50 years old, no outlet for covenants, we book tickets for Mackinac Island and we decided to cancel the trip, asked for our refund and was told we could get our refund, The desk manager told us that should have been told to us before bought them, a lie because we was not told that they were not refundable.

2026-06-10 via Nuitee
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Sheri couple us
5
Mediocre at best.
Pros:

Location was good

Cons:

Felt dirty and dated. Soap, shampoo and conditioner dispensers weren’t filled, no Kleenex in room, and small shampoo bottle was half full. No handicap parking available and no automatic doors at entrance so difficult for handicap person.

2026-06-10 via Nuitee
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susan couple us
10
2026-06-09 via Nuitee
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McElwain solo_traveller us
5
Great location but I would not stay here again
Pros:

Locations was great.

Cons:

Parking had no lines painted and nobody knew how to park. Breakfast was late and it was subpar. Bed was uncomfortable, and room was dirty.

2026-06-08 via Nuitee
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Gary solo_traveller us
10
2026-06-08 via Nuitee
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Fadi couple us
8
2026-06-08 via Nuitee
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Scot couple us
9
We enjoyed it.
Pros:

Right on the water, walking distance to Arnold Ferry, Beautiful Lobby.

Cons:

The bed was a little too high for me. It was a little difficult to get in and out. I’m 74 so probably easier for a younger person. The breakfast was great except fresh fruit would have been nice!

2026-06-08 via Nuitee
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Andras extended_group us
4
I dont recommend this place
Pros:

Unfortunetly I only liked the view and location of this hotel.

Cons:

This hotel is very dated and has that old smell. It was super expensive for the 2 nights stay even with the breakfast included. The furniture in the room is old and broken, the carpet smells. The bathroom well I am not sure it was cleaned at all. The shower was leaking constently and had hard water deposit on the walls, looked really bad. The drain was full of someone elses hair ( gross). The toilett lite was very dim and flikering. The air conditioner were super loud. The balcany floor was very old concrete, chipped, broken. Balcany door was hard to open and close and the lock was broken. There was no security in the hotel, anyone could come and go anytime. The breakfast was absolutely dreadful in a dated room. Anyways do not stay at this hotel! Overpriced and just not good!

2026-06-08 via Nuitee