Clarion Hotel Mackinaw City Beachfront

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Clarion
6.3 (1472 reviews)
905 South Huron Avenue , Mackinaw City , us

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Free beach shuttle
Offsite parking discounted rates available
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
Family rooms
Express check-in/check-out
Soundproof rooms
Facilities for disabled guests
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great lakeside view
Kind staff accommodating room requests
Cons:
Poor cleanliness
Unappealing breakfast options
Service issues with management

Categories

Cleanliness
4.53
Multiple mentions of dirtiness and poor cleanliness in rooms.
Service
7.5
Mixed reviews on service; some staff were cooperative while others were confrontational.
Location
7.54
Positive remarks about the convenient location near attractions.
Room Quality
5.99
Reports of outdated furnishings and some issues with room conditions.
Amenities
6.52
Hot tub mentioned positively, but many issues with breakfast options.
Value for Money
6.98
Some reviews suggest the price is fair given the location, but not all amenities meet expectations.
Food and Beverage
4.53
Consistent complaints about breakfast quality and availability.
Overall Experience
6.8
General sentiment mixed; many guests had both positives and negatives.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-11 08:16

Property Description

Stunning Views and Convenient Location
The Clarion Hotel Beachfront provides a breathtaking view of Mackinac Island and the iconic Mackinac Bridge. Conveniently situated near the ferries, restaurants, and downtown shopping area, guests can easily explore the best of Mackinaw City.

Amenities for Every Guest
Enjoy a complimentary Continental breakfast each morning before heading to the private beach area or letting the kids have fun at the playground. The picnic sites offer a perfect spot for a relaxing afternoon with family and friends.

Unbeatable Convenience
With a prime location and a range of amenities, the Clarion Hotel Beachfront is the ideal choice for those seeking a memorable stay in Mackinaw City. Book now to experience the perfect blend of comfort 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.

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

Property Policies

  • Parking

    Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Groups

    When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

  • 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.

Location

Guest Reviews

6.3
Based on 1472 reviews
Cleanliness: 4.53
Service: 7.5
Location: 7.54
Room Quality: 5.99
Amenities: 6.52
Value for Money: 6.98
Food and Beverage: 4.53
Overall Experience: 6.8
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Joe • family_with_children • us
1
Nasty
Pros:

Not one thing!!!

Cons:

Beach front property? We had a view of the parking lot!!! We drove 7 hours to find out it was fish fly season!!! Millions of flies everywhere!!! They swarm you outside land on you and go inside with you!! We spent the night then left the next morning!! We slept with flies it was nasty!!!

2026-05-29 • via Nuitee
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Anthony • couple • us
1
Mold, mildew, filth, and stinch!!! We didn’t even stay!!!
Pros:

Nothing!!!

Cons:

Everything!!!

2026-05-29 • via Nuitee
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Prudhvi • extended_group • in
1
2026-05-28 • via Nuitee
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Roepke • solo_traveller • us
8
Great hotel
Pros:

Love that it was right on the beach and that the staff was super helpful when it came to accommodations for a person wheelchair bound.

Cons:

There was nothing about the actual facility or staff I didnt like

2026-05-28 • via Nuitee
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Kery • couple • us
4
It was an okay place to stay for a couple of days. Location was easy to get around
Pros:

Staff was great

Cons:

No ice machine
No hot tub / not working with spider webs around it.
Why was it advertised and why did I have to pay for it if it did not work
No washer dryer (construction)
Pool area dirty/ buckets of sand just sitting around. Pool dirty. We did not use it
Breakfast cold No microwave to heat up the cold food. Pancakes like hard saucer plates
Had to go out for breakfast. But had a local coupon that helped

2026-05-26 • via Nuitee
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Kirk • solo_traveller • us
2
A Dirty Foreign Owned building.
Pros:

It was quiet other than that not much.

Cons:

Dated and falling apart room. Wall paper curling/peeling, bathroom light/fan missing cover inside ceiling visible. No toilet paper holder. Very dirty never appeared to have been deep cleaned. Furniture old and worn auction house looks. Dust around the lower moulding and walls below furniture top splashed with filth and heater/ac dirty, porch needs pressure washing. Same in the breakfast room. Multiple disconnected buildings numbered very confusing and hard to find the room. Front clerk did not explain the building location well. I walked up the 3rd floor stairs 3 times in a circle trying to figure out where my room was. I was at.the.wrong building. You get it.

2026-05-26 • via Nuitee
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Donna • couple • us
7
It was fine Nothing outstanding just fine
Pros:

On the waterfront

2026-05-23 • via Nuitee
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Gary • solo_traveller • us
4
2026-05-21 • via Nuitee
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Dusti • couple • us
6
Cons:

The property was fine. However, if you advertise that you provide breakfast then provide it. Also, can’t have ice!?! Also if you advertise a pool make sure the pool is open. Pretty disappointing to get there and find out the pool not open, no breakfast and no ice!

2026-05-06 • via Nuitee
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anonymousa563 • Couples
2
No self-respecting human should set foot in this hotel.
Pros:

This was a horrid hotel when we stayed here. They moved us 3x before reluctantly giving us a refund. Then I gave an honest review and they billed us back the refund they gave without any communication. I had to go through the parent company to get my money back. I am still bothered that the terrible owners got my money and clarion took the hit. The first room was filthy
The bed was caved in the middle and lumpy. It smelled like mildew. The second room I didn't even look at because the smell was so potent before even stepping over the threshold. The 3rd room had a clogged sink and hair in the tub. Nothing has been updated since at least 1972. The jacuzzi had 2 inch thick brown foam. The pool was foggy/dirty and had a layer of sand covering the bottom. We found a hotel down the street.

2026-02-27 • via Tripadvisor
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Fredrick • family_with_children • us
4
2026-01-20 • via Nuitee
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Todd • couple • us
9
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Kenneth • family_with_children • us
10
2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Curtis • couple • us
10
It was a nice stay. I will go back again
Pros:

The breakfast was Ok. Wish they had biscuits and gravy

Cons:

My wife got up there for breakfast even though me and my grandchild was still eating they locked the door at 9am and wouldn't let her in. So she missed breakfast. I think they could have made a exception since there was plenty of food left that was most likely thrown away.

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Kim • family_with_children • us
1
I would rather have paid three times as much for a nice hotel with cleanliness.
Pros:

Breakfast was ok- coffee was horrible.

Cons:

The pool and hot tub were absolutely nasty. It looked like the scum from the pond in the hot tub and the pool was so cloudy you couldn’t see the stairs.
There were full trash cans everywhere, dead and alive bugs on the stairs , cigarette butts all over the place.
We had half a roll of toilet paper when we went into the room and when I called the front desk to get more I was told I had to come get it.
The room had an old musty odor and sheets were stained and dirty. Carpet was dirty and old and needs replaced. The bathtub needs new caulking and the whole room needs updating.

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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David • couple • us
5
2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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James • family_with_children • us
1
2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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DARCIE • extended_group • us
7
Pros:

I liked our room with the balcony overlooking the beach and the lake.

Cons:

The hot tub in the pool building was terrible looking and the Jets weren’t working properly and the rail on the steps to go in to the hot tub was loose. Disappointed

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Cathy • solo_traveller • ca
9
It was good.
Pros:

Didn’t have breakfast, it would be nice if served until 10 a.m.
Nice layout and decor in room and bathroom.

Cons:

There seemed to be a little bit of a musty smell… Maybe the carpet.
Lying down, looked at the ceiling and saw a number of spiderwebs.

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Mary Kay • extended_group • us
7
Nice room, good location
Pros:

Breakfast was good

Cons:

Breakfast hours could be longer
Hot tub was very dirty

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee