Best Western Plus Dockside Waterfront Inn

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Best Western
7.8 (1720 reviews)
505 South Huron Avenue , Mackinaw City , us

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Health or beauty spa nearby
Free beach shuttle
Offsite parking discounted rates available
Nightclub
Guest education on local ecosystems and culture
Electric bicycle charging station
Fitness facilities (surcharge)
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
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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.

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

Property Policies

  • Parking

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

  • 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.

  • Groups

    When booking more than 9 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

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 1720 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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Timothy • extended_group • us
9
Enjoyable
Pros:

The staff was phenomenal

Cons:

The midges

2026-05-28 • via Nuitee
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Mayerli • couple • us
8
Pros:

Great location and very friendly staff members.

2026-05-28 • via Nuitee
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Sherif • family_with_children • ae
7
Not as good because of the flies
Pros:

Renovation of the room

Cons:

Front desk, two male staff were very rude and not professional.
May flies

2026-05-27 • via Nuitee
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Hoang Va • solo_traveller • us
10
2026-05-26 • via Nuitee
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Joseph • couple • us
9
2026-05-26 • via Nuitee
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Thomas • extended_group • us
9
2026-05-23 • via Nuitee
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Alina • solo_traveller • us
5
Underwhelming
Cons:

They do not have an electric vehicle charger. Keep in mind that the rooms open up directly to the outside, despite it being in a location that gets swarms of flies during certain months of the year so you will be getting lots of bugs in your room. Facilities are very dated.

2026-05-19 • via Nuitee
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Ramamurthy • family_with_children • ca
10
2026-05-19 • via Nuitee
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Birgit • solo_traveller • de
7
Für eine Nacht okay
Pros:

Die Lage war perfekt, das Zimmer war groß, die Betten bequem

Cons:

Das Hotel ist deutlich in die Jahre gekommen und benötigt eine Renovierung, das Frühstück war einfach, keine frischen Sachen wie Tomaten oder Beeren

2026-05-18 • via Nuitee
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Murriel • extended_group • us
7
Pros:

Close to the ferry landing

Cons:

Somehow the handicap room was on the second floor on the other end of strip of rooms from the elevator. The breakfast was typically minimal.

2026-05-17 • via Nuitee
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Max • couple • us
10
2026-05-16 • via Nuitee
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Rickquel • family_with_children • us
6
Pros:

Great location! Room was large

Cons:

Poor lighting in the room. Bathroom was remodeled recently and it was a very poor job. Still had sanding dust on a lot of things glue marks everywhere. Showers have no shelving or anywhere to put your things other than the floor. Shower doors are very heavy glass and made a loud bang when they slid shut. The provided shampoo/conditioner/body wash smelled awful! Some sort of cheap citrus. We had a few rooms and all the doors were sealed poorly and you could see outside and they had a cold breeze coming through!

2026-05-11 • via Nuitee
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Glenda • extended_group • us
8
2026-05-11 • via Nuitee
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Justin • solo_traveller • us
10
2026-05-11 • via Nuitee
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Victoria • couple • us
5
Just ok for a 1- night stay, would not want to stay longer.
Pros:

Distance to restaurants, shops. Hot breakfast.

Cons:

Smelled musty. Ants in the shower area. After morning shower, water rained from the bathroom light and bedroom ceiling light closest to bathroom. Reported leaks to front desk at checkout.

2026-05-11 • via Nuitee
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Julie • couple • us
10
2026-05-10 • via Nuitee
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LZ HOOD • solo_traveller • us
9
Pros:

Location and breakfast were good !!

2026-05-08 • via Nuitee
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Samantha • couple • us
4
This place made for good memories but can be a bit disruptive with construction. Facilities were maintained well but roo
Pros:

We liked the beach out back, and the convenience of being located in town. Water station is great and pool was comfortable. Some staff very helpful. I appreciate the obvious efforts being made to improve the property.

Cons:

We booked a room with a private balcony but were put on the ground floor right out to the parking lot. It wasn’t a huge deal so we didn’t mention it but definitely a bit disappointing. The in-room hot tub jets put out debris, Bathroom floor was dirty after wiping it up with a wet cloth. Room was definitely dark & outdated (the bedding should be retired.) construction on our hotel wall at 8am, hammers banging and woke us up. Didnt sleep too well here

2026-05-07 • via Nuitee
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Jennifer • family_with_children • us
8
2026-05-05 • via Nuitee
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Marianne • solo_traveller • us
10
2026-05-05 • via Nuitee