Waterfront Inn - Mackinaw City

Hotels
Independent
5.2 (237 reviews)
1009 S Huron Ave, Mackinaw City, Michigan, 49701 , Mackinaw City , US

Pets allowed

Facilities

Meeting rooms
Express check-out
Firepit
Arcade/game room
Free WiFi
Express check-in/check-out
Outdoor furniture
Picnic area
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Arcade/game room
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Clean room in a low price
Cons:
Poor cleanliness
Lack of amenities
Misleading advertisements

Categories

Cleanliness
3.85
Multiple mentions of poor cleanliness including spiders and mildew.
Service
8.31
Staff was described as super friendly and helpful.
Location
6.86
Conveniently located close to the ferry.
Room Quality
4.31
Rooms were described as run down and not as advertised.
Amenities
2.84
Facilities including pool and basic room amenities were lacking.
Value for Money
5.8
Pricing was low, but the overall quality did not align with expectations.
Food and Beverage
4.85
Lacked basic coffee pots and needed to go out for coffee.
Overall Experience
4.82
Overall described as a disappointing experience.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-09 18:31

Property Description

Indoor Pool and Arcade/Game Room
Take advantage of our indoor pool and arcade/game room for some fun and relaxation during your stay.

Convenient Amenities
Enjoy complimentary wireless internet access, tour/ticket assistance, and a vending machine for added convenience.

Centrally Located
With a stay at Waterfront Inn - Mackinaw City, you'll be centrally located near popular attractions such as Lake Huron and the Mackinaw City Ferry Terminal.

Book now to experience all these fantastic features and more during your stay at Waterfront Inn - Mackinaw City.

Important information:

  • Contactless check-out is available.

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

Property Policies

  • Sustainability Certifications

    Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures

  • Pets

    Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

  • Check-in & Check-out

    Contactless check-out is available

  • General

    Staff temperature checks are conducted regularly

  • Accessibility

    No elevators

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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

5.2
Based on 237 reviews
Cleanliness: 3.85
Service: 8.31
Location: 6.86
Room Quality: 4.31
Amenities: 2.84
Value for Money: 5.8
Food and Beverage: 4.85
Overall Experience: 4.82
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Doreen family
2
Pros:

Room was disguising lights didn’t work. Bathroom had dirt and bugs on countertop. Smelled old and stale. Also smelled of cleaning chemicals not a deep down clean. As soon as we walked in we knew we would never stay there. It was a risk to our health. Would not recommend this hotel. Ironically it was the last one available to be booked in the entire hotel metaverse. That should tell the story.

2025-10-12 via Nuitee
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Charlotte
2
Pros:

Not at all what I thought I was booking. Almost all the pictures show cute little cabins and I ended up with a motel room that had a hole in the wall. Very misleading!

2025-10-11 via Nuitee
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Sherry partner
2
Pros:

It was terrible we left after one night were do I start half the light bulbs were burn out the patio door screen did not stay on the runner smell bad the pool was out of order.

2025-10-06 via Nuitee
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Rene
2
Pros:

Pictures shown about place being reserved are deceiving, they show cabins, but they have nothing to do with the room you are renting!! I believe this is false advertising and Expedia should check into this! I booked a room for 4 adults thinking we were getting a room that sleep six, and that was not the case. I did call Expedia and they were able to get me an upgrade, but not the cabin that I thought I was renting. Later I was told they were rented thru an Airbnb.

2025-10-05 via Nuitee
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Rodney partner
2
Pros:

Spider webs, out dated decor, the bath tub would not drain, water leaking around the toilet. I complained multiple times and they never fixed it.

2025-10-04 via Nuitee
M
Mary family
10
Pros:

Nice clean rooms! Friendly staff and helpful. We had a wonderful time. We had a lakeside room,which I'd recommend for anyone. Sunrise over the lake was beautiful!

2025-09-29 via Nuitee
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Kristy
2
Pros:

This “cabin” looked nothing like the cabin photos on the listing. Totally run down. We couldn’t even take a shower due to cold water and spiders in the shower. Now, this one particular night is a legend in our family of that one night of our trip that was gross. I am rather proud that I toughed it out. I felt like a real wilderness woman out in the wild. (Room was non refundable so we were stuck)

2025-09-28 via Nuitee
R
Ralph
4
Pros:

The Room was Very Small, had no microwave, the mini fridge didn't get cold, it showed a water front and it was all the way behind other buildings, No coffee pot in the room very unsatisfied

2025-09-25 via Nuitee
L
Lee
6
Pros:

Nose

2025-09-24 via Nuitee
P
patricia partner
8
Pros:

Room was very cute, rustic and clean. We had to go out every morning for coffee. We eake up at 4:30, before coffee was available

2025-09-23 via Nuitee
C
Candace family
4
Pros:

It’s very run down and not very clean. The toilet clogged, the pillows were oddly small, there were no cups, and the safety bar in the shower was missing (they put some tape over the gaping hole) which made it difficult and unsafe for my husband who has a medical condition that effects his balance. The staff was super friendly and helpful, but even the nicest people in the world can’t make up for a poor facility. They REALLY need to invest in rehabbing their property before it’s beyond repair.

2025-09-20 via Nuitee
L
LACINDA family
2
Pros:

Old and falling apart

2025-09-17 via Nuitee
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Patty family
10
Pros:

Our room was very clean. It’s a very old building, very simple but clean and comfortable. Was a very low price so well worth it. Only issue was that one of the windows was boarded up on one pane of glass. The indoor pool was also empty and appeared non functional. No microwave or coffee pot in the room.

2025-09-16 via Nuitee
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Alicia
2
false advertisement
Pros:

This place is a dump. First the pool was empty, nothing on the website or while booking stated the pool was closed. Beds were not comfortable and there was hair between the sheets. No lighting so couldnt see walking upstairs and tripped into room. Walls and ceiling were peeling

2025-09-15 via Nuitee
W
Whitney
2
Pros:

The room given was not as advertised. I will not use expedia again

2025-09-14 via Nuitee
H
Hillary
4
Pros:

Very dated and basic property. Expect few amenities other than the beach.

2025-09-13 via Nuitee
M
Melissa family
10
Pros:

Loved the cabin! Staff was awesome, helpful and friendly. Easy walk to the ferry with the kids.

2025-09-13 via Nuitee
M
Michael partner
4
Pros:

no pool or hot tub no picnic area no grill to cook on there website needs to change false advertising

2025-09-09 via Nuitee
J
John
2
Motel/ Hotel/ inn of horrors a nightmare
Pros:

Place was not a pleasant stay. Basically held you to your room w/o reinbursement. Photos of room was not what the regular rooms look like. Cleaniness first room smelled like wet mildew old outhouse and not cleaned well no door on bathroom, bla k mold spots everwhere, second room no better carpet dirty spider webs and bugs althrough room and window ledges. Couldnt get my money back. I do not recommend anyone stay here better off sleeping outside.

2025-09-08 via Nuitee
K
Kathy
8
NO coffee pot!
Pros:

No coffee pot! What!? I would of brought mine had i known. Had to go to next town over and buy one. Or pay $5 per cup, a day in town. Cheaper to buy the maker. Otherwise, very nice place to stay.

2025-09-08 via Nuitee