Starlite Budget Inn
$63
/ night
Avg. for October
Prices for Starlite Budget Inn
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$63
/ night
Avg. for October
Monthly average prices
Nightly prices at Starlite Budget Inn average $56 in May, the cheapest month, and $89 in July, the most expensive, based on the last 12 months.
| Month | Average price |
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| May | $56 |
| June | $65 |
| July | $89 |
| August | $80 |
| September | $75 |
| October | $63 |
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Most expensive: July (~$89)
Cheapest: May (~$56)
About this property
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as an indoor pool, or other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access and tour/ticket assistance. Additional amenities at this motel include a picnic area and a vending machin...
Amenities
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as an indoor pool, or other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access and tour/ticket assistance. Additional amenities at this motel include a picnic area and a vending machine.
Business amenities
Free self parking is available onsite.
Rooms
Make yourself at home in one of the 36 guestrooms featuring refrigerators. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and blackout drapes/curtains, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Location
With a stay at Starlite Budget Inn, you'll be centrally located in Mackinaw City, within a 10-minute drive of Lake Michigan and Edgewater Beach. This motel is 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Edgewater Beach and 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Mackinaw City Ferry Terminal.
What's nearby
Edgewater Beach(0.4 miles)
Mackinaw City Ferry Terminal(0.4 miles)
Edgewater Beach(0.4 miles)
Lake Huron(0.5 miles)
Animal Tracks Adventure Golf(0.8 miles)
Mackinaw Crossings(0.8 miles)
Mackinaw City Trailhead(0.9 miles)
Mackinaw Manor Haunted Mansion(0.9 miles)
Mackinaw City Dock(0.9 miles)
Mackinaw Bridge Museum(1 miles)
Shepler's Mackinac Island Ferry(1.1 miles)
Wawatam Park(1.1 miles)
Icebreaker Mackinaw Maritime Museum(1.1 miles)
Fort Michilimackinac State Historic Park(1.4 miles)
Old Mackinac Point Lighthouse(1.5 miles)
The preferred airport for Starlite Budget Inn is Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional)(15.2 miles)
Free Wi-Fi
Bicycle Rental
Golf Course (nearby)
Playground
Picnic Area/Tables
Vending Machines
Location
116 Old US 31, Mackinaw City, Michigan, United States of America
Edgewater Beach (0.4 miles)
Mackinaw City Ferry Terminal (0.4 miles)
Edgewater Beach (0.4 miles)
Lake Huron (0.5 miles)
Animal Tracks Adventure Golf (0.8 miles)
Mackinaw Crossings (0.8 miles)
Room options
4
1 King with in Room Jacuzzi
Room details
1 King Bed
Sleeps 2
495 ft²
Air ConditioningWi-Fi (Free)Rollaway or Extra Beds (Free)
4
Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed
Room details
1 Queen Bed
Sleeps 2
144 ft²
Air ConditioningWi-Fi (Free)Rollaway or Extra Beds (Free)
3
Standard Room, 2 Double Beds
Room details
2 Full Beds
Sleeps 4
161 ft²
Air ConditioningWi-Fi (Free)Rollaway or Extra Beds (Free)
2
2 Rooms with 2 Double Beds
Room details
2 Full Beds
Sleeps 4
495 ft²
Air ConditioningWi-Fi (Free)Refrigerator
3
Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds
Room details
2 Queen Beds
Sleeps 4
215 ft²
Air ConditioningWi-Fi (Free)Rollaway or Extra Beds (Free)
Guest reviews of Starlite Budget Inn
6.5
Pleasant
Based on 1,002 verified reviews
Who stays here?
Business
5%
Couple
36%
Family
40%
Group
11%
Solo
6%
What guests think
AI-generated summary based on recent guest reviews
At Starlite Budget Inn, reviews describe a basic, older roadside motel with convenient location and drive-up parking, mixed cleanliness, and inconsistent facilities, especially the pools and hot tub, while service often involves off-site check-in at a neighboring property.
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What guests think
At Starlite Budget Inn, reviews describe a basic, older roadside motel with convenient location and drive-up parking, mixed cleanliness, and inconsistent facilities, especially the pools and hot tub, while service often involves off-site check-in at a neighboring property.
Guests often praise friendly staff and budget pricing, and some report clean, comfortable rooms. Common frustrations include dated, small rooms with uncomfortable beds, thin walls, and unreliable Wi-Fi. Pools are sometimes closed or dirty, though a few guests used them and received passes to nearby facilities. Expect a very basic budget stay with trade-offs in upkeep and amenities.
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Facilities
Pools and hot tub are hit-or-miss: several guests found them closed, green, or poorly maintained, while a few reported using them without issue. Parking is convenient with drive-up access, and some stays include passes to nearby pools or waterparks.
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Lois
Sep 3, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
The Hot tub and pool were nice. The room was pretty good size, and the room didnt smell. Some of the outdoor areas need a little repainting but otherwise pretty good. We enjoyed our stay. Keep up the great work. God Bless
The Hot tub and pool were nice. The room was pretty good size, and the room didnt smell. Some of the outdoor areas need a little repainting but otherwise pretty good. We enjoyed our stay. Keep up the great work. God Bless
10
Pamela
Sep 29, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
We stayed at the Starlite Budget Inn on 9-27/9-29. The room was $150 for 2 nights. It was an old room, but had everything we needed. There were 2 pools on the property to use, and they were both empty when we went. Nice warm pool! I had a lot of questions and check in and the hostess was happy to explain everything. You also get discounts at local restaurants and waterpark passes. It was a lovely experience! Rooms are outdated, sure. But the privacy and quiet was what I was really looking for. We really enjoyed ourselves!
We stayed at the Starlite Budget Inn on 9-27/9-29. The room was $150 for 2 nights. It was an old room, but had everything we needed. There were 2 pools on the property to use, and they were both empty when we went. Nice warm pool! I had a lot of questions and check in and the hostess was happy to explain everything. You also get discounts at local restaurants and waterpark passes. It was a lovely experience! Rooms are outdated, sure. But the privacy and quiet was what I was really looking for. We really enjoyed ourselves!
6
Munauwar
Jul 16, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Our recent stay at Starlite Budget Inn in Mackinac City got off to a difficult start. First day when checked in to the room, it was quite frankly terrible: the bed was broken, and the bathroom was in poor condition. Next day when I asked the staff to change our room, thankfully, they were able to accommodate us quickly. The new room was a significantly ok as compared to the first, However, the issues weren't limited to just the initial room. Indoor pool was not in working condition, they offered kids pool passes to the other hotel. We did not have time for it and the outdoor play area for kids was not maintained, We appreciate the staff's prompt action in resolving our room issue.
Our recent stay at Starlite Budget Inn in Mackinac City got off to a difficult start. First day when checked in to the room, it was quite frankly terrible: the bed was broken, and the bathroom was in poor condition. Next day when I asked the staff to change our room, thankfully, they were able to accommodate us quickly. The new room was a significantly ok as compared to the first, However, the issues weren't limited to just the initial room. Indoor pool was not in working condition, they offered kids pool passes to the other hotel. We did not have time for it and the outdoor play area for kids was not maintained, We appreciate the staff's prompt action in resolving our room issue.
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Lindsey
Aug 19, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
This property is very outdated. Extension cords in our room for the window AC. Bathroom was very dirty as was the carpet. The pool was literally crumbling and filthy. The hot tub was green.
This property is very outdated. Extension cords in our room for the window AC. Bathroom was very dirty as was the carpet. The pool was literally crumbling and filthy. The hot tub was green.
10
Kathryn
Oct 16, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Spartan accommodations BUT had everything I needed. Authentic vintage mid-century furnishings and scale, a delightful blast from the past. What I enjoyed the most is its exceptional cleanliness and upkeep…everything was in excellent working order and looked great. The heat and fan/a/c worked right on cue, so I was very happy. Must have been off-season because I had to drive to a nextdoor motel to check in. No breakfast in the morning so that was a bummer, but the room had a coffee maker and coffee packs. The room fridge was an added nice amenity, and the drive-up motel parking made it super easy to transfer food and drinks and luggage. You don’t get that with bigger places or hotels.
Spartan accommodations BUT had everything I needed. Authentic vintage mid-century furnishings and scale, a delightful blast from the past. What I enjoyed the most is its exceptional cleanliness and upkeep…everything was in excellent working order and looked great. The heat and fan/a/c worked right on cue, so I was very happy. Must have been off-season because I had to drive to a nextdoor motel to check in. No breakfast in the morning so that was a bummer, but the room had a coffee maker and coffee packs. The room fridge was an added nice amenity, and the drive-up motel parking made it super easy to transfer food and drinks and luggage. You don’t get that with bigger places or hotels.
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Roger
Jul 15, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Very old, but it was clean. Pool was disgusting!!
Very old, but it was clean. Pool was disgusting!!
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Diana
Jun 27, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Low cost, clean. Pool was closed.
Low cost, clean. Pool was closed.
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brad
Jun 28, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Traveling by motorcycle stated this place so we can catch the boat ride The pool was not an option as it was green and nasty and hadn't been cleaned in a while nor the hot tub that was in the building or pool whatever it was you can see he was nasty for the price the room was a good room to catch some sleep and in rest
Traveling by motorcycle stated this place so we can catch the boat ride The pool was not an option as it was green and nasty and hadn't been cleaned in a while nor the hot tub that was in the building or pool whatever it was you can see he was nasty for the price the room was a good room to catch some sleep and in rest
10
Mary Kay
Aug 7, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
This property is the "old-fashion" style of the motels where one can drive up to the office to check in, and then park at the door of your room. It's convenient, not far off the interstate and very near the downtown without the hub-bub of its busy-ness. The grounds are spacious and very well kept. My room was small but sufficient for 1 or 2 people. It was a bit of a mishmash of furniture which is the usual for an older motor inn, but all in great shape, very clean and had a microwave, small fridge, coffee maker and nice toiletries. The check-in was very smooth; the gentleman at the desk was warm and welcoming, and had some good recommendations. Dollar for dollar in Mackinaw City, at this time of peak tourist travel, this property is a great value!
This property is the "old-fashion" style of the motels where one can drive up to the office to check in, and then park at the door of your room. It's convenient, not far off the interstate and very near the downtown without the hub-bub of its busy-ness. The grounds are spacious and very well kept. My room was small but sufficient for 1 or 2 people. It was a bit of a mishmash of furniture which is the usual for an older motor inn, but all in great shape, very clean and had a microwave, small fridge, coffee maker and nice toiletries. The check-in was very smooth; the gentleman at the desk was warm and welcoming, and had some good recommendations. Dollar for dollar in Mackinaw City, at this time of peak tourist travel, this property is a great value!
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rich
Jul 11, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Internet and TV were very intermittent. Couldn't do anything on computer or watch a complete show on TV. Expedia said breakfast included, but they said that no one does that in the area. Swimming pool was so green that you couldn't see the bottom. They had excuses. Electrical either didn't work, or was old. No ground fault in toilet area. Non grounded outlets all over room. Only value was the low price and close to downtown.
Internet and TV were very intermittent. Couldn't do anything on computer or watch a complete show on TV. Expedia said breakfast included, but they said that no one does that in the area. Swimming pool was so green that you couldn't see the bottom. They had excuses. Electrical either didn't work, or was old. No ground fault in toilet area. Non grounded outlets all over room. Only value was the low price and close to downtown.
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Cleanliness
Feedback is mixed: many note clean rooms, but recurring complaints mention musty odors, stained or damp carpets, bathroom mold, and insects (ants, spiders, and occasional reports of bed bugs).
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Christopher
Jul 17, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Clean
Clean
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Heather
Aug 31, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
I would have rather slept in the truck. The carpets were NASTY. i swear from the 80s original carpet. You could tell they were thick with dirt and moisture from decades of use and neglect. So were the beds. They were rock hard spring in your back type beds. I can deal with hard beds. Cant deal with stains on the box springs, and stains you can see thru the sheets. My dogs didnt even want to walk on the floor and they roll in poop. It smelled like old indian food. The water was hot for one shower but not two. Wall plug ins did not work. There was a maxed out plug in strip for a mini fridge i didnt dare open, tv and i think the window ac. I asked my husband if we could go buy a tent and sleep in the woods bc i was so grossed out by the carpet, beds and spiders in the corners. Non of the windows locked. There was mold on the walls on the bathroom where the paint has peeled up. Our only other options for hotels were equal to a car payment $$$ is the only reason we didnt leave.
I would have rather slept in the truck. The carpets were NASTY. i swear from the 80s original carpet. You could tell they were thick with dirt and moisture from decades of use and neglect. So were the beds. They were rock hard spring in your back type beds. I can deal with hard beds. Cant deal with stains on the box springs, and stains you can see thru the sheets. My dogs didnt even want to walk on the floor and they roll in poop. It smelled like old indian food. The water was hot for one shower but not two. Wall plug ins did not work. There was a maxed out plug in strip for a mini fridge i didnt dare open, tv and i think the window ac. I asked my husband if we could go buy a tent and sleep in the woods bc i was so grossed out by the carpet, beds and spiders in the corners. Non of the windows locked. There was mold on the walls on the bathroom where the paint has peeled up. Our only other options for hotels were equal to a car payment $$$ is the only reason we didnt leave.
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Noha
Aug 11, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
I have never ever been in such a disgusting place. The room smelled like straight up mold and mildew. The ac wasn’t on and it was so dirty it seemed as if it wasn’t cleaned in months. Yes the sheets were “clean” but smelled absolutely horrendous. The bathtub faucet was dripping 24/7. Let’s not forget the BED BUGS. I found bed bug droppings on both queen mattresses in the seams of them. There were spider webs and insects in the room in all spaces. The furniture is all from the 70s and the mattresses themselves were not comfortable. Spider webs beyond belief behind the mattress and under the headboard. Overall not a clean location. When it was mentioned to the staff they seemed surprised although I found another review that mentioned bed bugs the same day we checked out… seems a little odd. The management is also managing two other hotels so I’m not so sure about the other two hotels conditions. Come at your own risk!!!!
I have never ever been in such a disgusting place. The room smelled like straight up mold and mildew. The ac wasn’t on and it was so dirty it seemed as if it wasn’t cleaned in months. Yes the sheets were “clean” but smelled absolutely horrendous. The bathtub faucet was dripping 24/7. Let’s not forget the BED BUGS. I found bed bug droppings on both queen mattresses in the seams of them. There were spider webs and insects in the room in all spaces. The furniture is all from the 70s and the mattresses themselves were not comfortable. Spider webs beyond belief behind the mattress and under the headboard. Overall not a clean location. When it was mentioned to the staff they seemed surprised although I found another review that mentioned bed bugs the same day we checked out… seems a little odd. The management is also managing two other hotels so I’m not so sure about the other two hotels conditions. Come at your own risk!!!!
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Kathryn
Oct 16, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Spartan accommodations BUT had everything I needed. Authentic vintage mid-century furnishings and scale, a delightful blast from the past. What I enjoyed the most is its exceptional cleanliness and upkeep…everything was in excellent working order and looked great. The heat and fan/a/c worked right on cue, so I was very happy. Must have been off-season because I had to drive to a nextdoor motel to check in. No breakfast in the morning so that was a bummer, but the room had a coffee maker and coffee packs. The room fridge was an added nice amenity, and the drive-up motel parking made it super easy to transfer food and drinks and luggage. You don’t get that with bigger places or hotels.
Spartan accommodations BUT had everything I needed. Authentic vintage mid-century furnishings and scale, a delightful blast from the past. What I enjoyed the most is its exceptional cleanliness and upkeep…everything was in excellent working order and looked great. The heat and fan/a/c worked right on cue, so I was very happy. Must have been off-season because I had to drive to a nextdoor motel to check in. No breakfast in the morning so that was a bummer, but the room had a coffee maker and coffee packs. The room fridge was an added nice amenity, and the drive-up motel parking made it super easy to transfer food and drinks and luggage. You don’t get that with bigger places or hotels.
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Megan
Aug 4, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Staff seemed friendly. The property is old and run down. At the same time, it was clean, water was warm, beds were clean and pretty comfortable, fridge worked really well, the door lock was easy to use and worked well. The place was also pretty busy. They are located in a good area and they are near lots of entertainment by the dock. Overall, a pretty decent stay for a budget hotel and would rate on the higher end of a 4.
Staff seemed friendly. The property is old and run down. At the same time, it was clean, water was warm, beds were clean and pretty comfortable, fridge worked really well, the door lock was easy to use and worked well. The place was also pretty busy. They are located in a good area and they are near lots of entertainment by the dock. Overall, a pretty decent stay for a budget hotel and would rate on the higher end of a 4.
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David
Oct 16, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
easy in easy out, rooms were comfortable and very clean
easy in easy out, rooms were comfortable and very clean
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Mark J
Jul 15, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
The room is nice. It's perfect for my single nights stay. I have no complaints. It's small but comfortable.
The room is nice. It's perfect for my single nights stay. I have no complaints. It's small but comfortable.
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Sharon
May 27, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Overall, for the price we made it was alright. Stayed here for two nights. Check in was good, however checking out there was no one at the desk. The sheets still had hair, water smelled like rust and there was mold on the vents in the bathroom. I give it a 3/10.
Overall, for the price we made it was alright. Stayed here for two nights. Check in was good, however checking out there was no one at the desk. The sheets still had hair, water smelled like rust and there was mold on the vents in the bathroom. I give it a 3/10.
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Guadalupe Vanessa Flores
Aug 25, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
An intense smell of mold inside the room my got an allergic reaction plus unfortunately bed bugs were found on the bed I did reported the incident and the friendly manager transferred me to another room way better
An intense smell of mold inside the room my got an allergic reaction plus unfortunately bed bugs were found on the bed I did reported the incident and the friendly manager transferred me to another room way better
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Jill
Oct 7, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Check-in was about 1/4 mile away - not terrible, but strange. Carpet was FILTHY. Beds must have been 60 years old. Bathroom looks like it was updated recently but hook on wall isn't in a stud and it won't even support one towel. There is no where else in bathroom to put a towel or your clothing. It's just very bleak. The gentleman at the reception desk was nice, and they actually gave us 4 large towels (1 more than most places) - and the small patio at the rear was nice, although we didn't use it. I had to pay $30 and sign to many documents to have a small dog there that I wound up picking up other dog poop that was outside near our room so that I wouldn't be charged for it. I've stayed in worse, but I won't stay there again.
Check-in was about 1/4 mile away - not terrible, but strange. Carpet was FILTHY. Beds must have been 60 years old. Bathroom looks like it was updated recently but hook on wall isn't in a stud and it won't even support one towel. There is no where else in bathroom to put a towel or your clothing. It's just very bleak. The gentleman at the reception desk was nice, and they actually gave us 4 large towels (1 more than most places) - and the small patio at the rear was nice, although we didn't use it. I had to pay $30 and sign to many documents to have a small dog there that I wound up picking up other dog poop that was outside near our room so that I wouldn't be charged for it. I've stayed in worse, but I won't stay there again.
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Rooms
Rooms are dated and basic, often small, with aging furnishings and electrical quirks; beds are frequently described as uncomfortable, though a few mention newer or comfortable mattresses. Wi-Fi is unreliable, and thin walls or noise are reported by some.
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Aaron
Jul 13, 2024
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Stayed 4 nights
Great economical group of motels. Our room had new mattresses and linens that were super comfortable. The property is older but clean and the staff is very friendly. We used the grill for steaks and splashed around the pool in the evenings. Nice place to relax after a busy day of sightseeing. Coming back next week with the grand-neighbors because the younger kids will love the free waterparks. No hot tub on site but the waterparks have pools & spas.
Great economical group of motels. Our room had new mattresses and linens that were super comfortable. The property is older but clean and the staff is very friendly. We used the grill for steaks and splashed around the pool in the evenings. Nice place to relax after a busy day of sightseeing. Coming back next week with the grand-neighbors because the younger kids will love the free waterparks. No hot tub on site but the waterparks have pools & spas.
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John
Jul 27, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
To check in and out I had to go to another motel two buildings down the street, which was inconvenient and slow as well. Had to make an extra trip over there to get coffee supplies that were not provided in the room. WiFi was terrible. Motel may not have control over speed from the provider, but the signals from the WiFi routers was also weak and intermittent, and that part is completely under their control. Evidently three hotels in a row are under common management (hence the consolidated check-in process), which may also own a breakfast restaurant that they were trying to steer us toward with a BOGO offer. Reviews of the restaurant were lousy so we went elsewhere.
To check in and out I had to go to another motel two buildings down the street, which was inconvenient and slow as well. Had to make an extra trip over there to get coffee supplies that were not provided in the room. WiFi was terrible. Motel may not have control over speed from the provider, but the signals from the WiFi routers was also weak and intermittent, and that part is completely under their control. Evidently three hotels in a row are under common management (hence the consolidated check-in process), which may also own a breakfast restaurant that they were trying to steer us toward with a BOGO offer. Reviews of the restaurant were lousy so we went elsewhere.
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Anatoly
Jul 23, 2024
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Stayed 4 nights
Excellent location. Good comfort. Extremely poor Wi-Fi.
Excellent location. Good comfort. Extremely poor Wi-Fi.
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Melissa
Sep 14, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Worth the price for a quick overnight trip as a couple. Room was very dated and mini fridge didnt get too cold but worked. Walls are thin so you can hear voices from the next room and outside easily so I wouldn't recommend if that bothers you. Staff was friendly. *Note - 3 budget motels are being ran by 1 management company so check in is next door. Looks like they are trying to maintain and up keep these old properties which is nice!
Worth the price for a quick overnight trip as a couple. Room was very dated and mini fridge didnt get too cold but worked. Walls are thin so you can hear voices from the next room and outside easily so I wouldn't recommend if that bothers you. Staff was friendly. *Note - 3 budget motels are being ran by 1 management company so check in is next door. Looks like they are trying to maintain and up keep these old properties which is nice!
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Billy
Sep 9, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
The room was very small only one end table by the bed and there was an extension cord plugged in for the mini fridge, air conditioner and coffee pot very unsafe
The room was very small only one end table by the bed and there was an extension cord plugged in for the mini fridge, air conditioner and coffee pot very unsafe
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Judith
Aug 8, 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
Rooms need renovation and repairs
Rooms need renovation and repairs
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David
Sep 19, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Rooms were dated but clean.
Rooms were dated but clean.
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Ariel
Oct 13, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
The front desk service was excellent. Friendly, helpful and knowledgeable. The rooms are very dated, small and the beds are lacking comfort. Clean for the most part. The hot water was not lacking. Heat worked and kept us cozy. Perfectly fine to stay a night or two.
The front desk service was excellent. Friendly, helpful and knowledgeable. The rooms are very dated, small and the beds are lacking comfort. Clean for the most part. The hot water was not lacking. Heat worked and kept us cozy. Perfectly fine to stay a night or two.
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Nick
Aug 12, 2025
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Stayed 4 nights
The prices booked online were not better than if I walked in and purchased myself. I did not bother to try and change booking due to not wanting the hassle, lesson bought and paid for... Microwave did not work. Outlets are only two prong with no ground. So everything in room was put on an extension cord that had the ground broken off and it was over loaded on a multi out. Not a safe practice to say the least. Decor has not been updated in a very very very long time. Carpets felt moist and almost sticky under bare foot. Door has no weather strip to keep elements or pests out. I could go on but will not.
The prices booked online were not better than if I walked in and purchased myself. I did not bother to try and change booking due to not wanting the hassle, lesson bought and paid for... Microwave did not work. Outlets are only two prong with no ground. So everything in room was put on an extension cord that had the ground broken off and it was over loaded on a multi out. Not a safe practice to say the least. Decor has not been updated in a very very very long time. Carpets felt moist and almost sticky under bare foot. Door has no weather strip to keep elements or pests out. I could go on but will not.
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Katherine
Aug 5, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Comfortable beds.
Comfortable beds.
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Service
Check-in is typically handled at a neighboring property, which several guests found inconvenient or slow, and on-site staff presence is limited. Staff are often friendly and helpful, but responsiveness and housekeeping during stays can be inconsistent.
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Arlan
Aug 24, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
I didn't like that when I went to one hotel that I had reserved to check in. And they told me to go check in at a second hotel. Only to tell me there when I checked in that I'd be staying at the third hotel. Which was in between the 2 that I just went to.
I didn't like that when I went to one hotel that I had reserved to check in. And they told me to go check in at a second hotel. Only to tell me there when I checked in that I'd be staying at the third hotel. Which was in between the 2 that I just went to.
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Charles
Sep 9, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Check-in was a bit cumbersome. There was one location for all 3 adjacent hotels on the property. The process took quite a while as there were numerous people waiting. The staff was not very friendly. My key card quit working the second day we stayed. Had to wait in line for 20 minutes to get a new one. Property and room were a bit run down, in need of updating and repairs.
Check-in was a bit cumbersome. There was one location for all 3 adjacent hotels on the property. The process took quite a while as there were numerous people waiting. The staff was not very friendly. My key card quit working the second day we stayed. Had to wait in line for 20 minutes to get a new one. Property and room were a bit run down, in need of updating and repairs.
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Maureen
Oct 13, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Great checkin. Fast and friendly. Rooms are clean and comfortable
Great checkin. Fast and friendly. Rooms are clean and comfortable
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Scott
Jun 28, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Check in process is extremely inconvenient.
Check in process is extremely inconvenient.
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Audie
Aug 15, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Quick check in, easy access , friendly staff quiet stay.
Quick check in, easy access , friendly staff quiet stay.
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Ted
Jun 22, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Kinda wierd with no staff on site but the desk person two hotels down did fine.
Kinda wierd with no staff on site but the desk person two hotels down did fine.
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brandy
Jul 30, 2023
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Stayed 7 nights
Older property but clean. You must go to another hotel to check in, and it took awhile to find our reservation. Outdoor pool was not working. But, what i was most disappointed in was that during our week stay, no one came to even empty garbages, or change out towels.
Older property but clean. You must go to another hotel to check in, and it took awhile to find our reservation. Outdoor pool was not working. But, what i was most disappointed in was that during our week stay, no one came to even empty garbages, or change out towels.
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Leigh
Aug 6, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Pleasant staff, we came in super late but the lady assisting us was prompt and pleasant. The room was clean, but there was an unpleasant smell throughout the room. The pillows didnot have the scent, gratefully. For the price, it was a great stay
Pleasant staff, we came in super late but the lady assisting us was prompt and pleasant. The room was clean, but there was an unpleasant smell throughout the room. The pillows didnot have the scent, gratefully. For the price, it was a great stay
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Michael
Jul 22, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
The front desk clerk at the Thunderbird where we had to check in was an absolute asset to your company. Trey was very kind and informative and answered all of our questions with ease. I hope you pay him well enough that he is still there the next time we visit Mackinaw.
The front desk clerk at the Thunderbird where we had to check in was an absolute asset to your company. Trey was very kind and informative and answered all of our questions with ease. I hope you pay him well enough that he is still there the next time we visit Mackinaw.
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Lisa
Aug 21, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
I was told the office was open until 11pm. When i arrived at 1005pm i was told to go to another hotel to sign in. After driving for hours it was a bit frustrating.
I was told the office was open until 11pm. When i arrived at 1005pm i was told to go to another hotel to sign in. After driving for hours it was a bit frustrating.
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Location
Convenient for Mackinaw City: close to ferry docks and downtown, with easy highway access, and many guests found it quiet. Several say it’s walkable to restaurants and the beach.
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April
Jul 29, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Walkable to downtown/restaurants/beach.
Walkable to downtown/restaurants/beach.
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Gary
Oct 18, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
This budget hotel met my expectations. Clean, quiet, affordable, and close to the ferry station.
This budget hotel met my expectations. Clean, quiet, affordable, and close to the ferry station.
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Brienna
Aug 23, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
I really enjoyed my stay. It was quiet and peaceful
I really enjoyed my stay. It was quiet and peaceful
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Anatoly
Jul 23, 2024
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Stayed 4 nights
Excellent location. Good comfort. Extremely poor Wi-Fi.
Excellent location. Good comfort. Extremely poor Wi-Fi.
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Dr. Sarah
Jul 21, 2025
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Stayed 4 nights
It is a dated place but many hotels in the area are. It was a good place to sleep and grab a shower. We didn’t spend much time in the room so for the price it can’t be beat!
It is a dated place but many hotels in the area are. It was a good place to sleep and grab a shower. We didn’t spend much time in the room so for the price it can’t be beat!
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LINNEA
Sep 4, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Convenient location
Convenient location
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Anandu
Sep 7, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Old property, at convenient location
Old property, at convenient location
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Johnny
Jul 22, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
It was real close to everything in mackinaw city.
It was real close to everything in mackinaw city.
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Tauheed
Jul 8, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
This is a good place to stay when somebody is trying to go for Mackinac Island. It's a place where you can stay overnight and go next day morning
This is a good place to stay when somebody is trying to go for Mackinac Island. It's a place where you can stay overnight and go next day morning
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Mary Kay
Aug 7, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
This property is the "old-fashion" style of the motels where one can drive up to the office to check in, and then park at the door of your room. It's convenient, not far off the interstate and very near the downtown without the hub-bub of its busy-ness. The grounds are spacious and very well kept. My room was small but sufficient for 1 or 2 people. It was a bit of a mishmash of furniture which is the usual for an older motor inn, but all in great shape, very clean and had a microwave, small fridge, coffee maker and nice toiletries. The check-in was very smooth; the gentleman at the desk was warm and welcoming, and had some good recommendations. Dollar for dollar in Mackinaw City, at this time of peak tourist travel, this property is a great value!
This property is the "old-fashion" style of the motels where one can drive up to the office to check in, and then park at the door of your room. It's convenient, not far off the interstate and very near the downtown without the hub-bub of its busy-ness. The grounds are spacious and very well kept. My room was small but sufficient for 1 or 2 people. It was a bit of a mishmash of furniture which is the usual for an older motor inn, but all in great shape, very clean and had a microwave, small fridge, coffee maker and nice toiletries. The check-in was very smooth; the gentleman at the desk was warm and welcoming, and had some good recommendations. Dollar for dollar in Mackinaw City, at this time of peak tourist travel, this property is a great value!
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Dining
No on-site breakfast is provided, but several guests mention receiving coupons or BOGO offers for nearby restaurants. Little else is noted about dining.
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Pamela
Sep 29, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
We stayed at the Starlite Budget Inn on 9-27/9-29. The room was $150 for 2 nights. It was an old room, but had everything we needed. There were 2 pools on the property to use, and they were both empty when we went. Nice warm pool! I had a lot of questions and check in and the hostess was happy to explain everything. You also get discounts at local restaurants and waterpark passes. It was a lovely experience! Rooms are outdated, sure. But the privacy and quiet was what I was really looking for. We really enjoyed ourselves!
We stayed at the Starlite Budget Inn on 9-27/9-29. The room was $150 for 2 nights. It was an old room, but had everything we needed. There were 2 pools on the property to use, and they were both empty when we went. Nice warm pool! I had a lot of questions and check in and the hostess was happy to explain everything. You also get discounts at local restaurants and waterpark passes. It was a lovely experience! Rooms are outdated, sure. But the privacy and quiet was what I was really looking for. We really enjoyed ourselves!
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John
Jul 27, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
To check in and out I had to go to another motel two buildings down the street, which was inconvenient and slow as well. Had to make an extra trip over there to get coffee supplies that were not provided in the room. WiFi was terrible. Motel may not have control over speed from the provider, but the signals from the WiFi routers was also weak and intermittent, and that part is completely under their control. Evidently three hotels in a row are under common management (hence the consolidated check-in process), which may also own a breakfast restaurant that they were trying to steer us toward with a BOGO offer. Reviews of the restaurant were lousy so we went elsewhere.
To check in and out I had to go to another motel two buildings down the street, which was inconvenient and slow as well. Had to make an extra trip over there to get coffee supplies that were not provided in the room. WiFi was terrible. Motel may not have control over speed from the provider, but the signals from the WiFi routers was also weak and intermittent, and that part is completely under their control. Evidently three hotels in a row are under common management (hence the consolidated check-in process), which may also own a breakfast restaurant that they were trying to steer us toward with a BOGO offer. Reviews of the restaurant were lousy so we went elsewhere.
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Kathryn
Oct 16, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Spartan accommodations BUT had everything I needed. Authentic vintage mid-century furnishings and scale, a delightful blast from the past. What I enjoyed the most is its exceptional cleanliness and upkeep…everything was in excellent working order and looked great. The heat and fan/a/c worked right on cue, so I was very happy. Must have been off-season because I had to drive to a nextdoor motel to check in. No breakfast in the morning so that was a bummer, but the room had a coffee maker and coffee packs. The room fridge was an added nice amenity, and the drive-up motel parking made it super easy to transfer food and drinks and luggage. You don’t get that with bigger places or hotels.
Spartan accommodations BUT had everything I needed. Authentic vintage mid-century furnishings and scale, a delightful blast from the past. What I enjoyed the most is its exceptional cleanliness and upkeep…everything was in excellent working order and looked great. The heat and fan/a/c worked right on cue, so I was very happy. Must have been off-season because I had to drive to a nextdoor motel to check in. No breakfast in the morning so that was a bummer, but the room had a coffee maker and coffee packs. The room fridge was an added nice amenity, and the drive-up motel parking made it super easy to transfer food and drinks and luggage. You don’t get that with bigger places or hotels.
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Hugh
Aug 3, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Everyone has coupons if you partake in their food or entertainment.
Everyone has coupons if you partake in their food or entertainment.
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Jason
Oct 20, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Room was clean and fresh, the coupon for local restaurant was not good.
Room was clean and fresh, the coupon for local restaurant was not good.
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rich
Jul 11, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Internet and TV were very intermittent. Couldn't do anything on computer or watch a complete show on TV. Expedia said breakfast included, but they said that no one does that in the area. Swimming pool was so green that you couldn't see the bottom. They had excuses. Electrical either didn't work, or was old. No ground fault in toilet area. Non grounded outlets all over room. Only value was the low price and close to downtown.
Internet and TV were very intermittent. Couldn't do anything on computer or watch a complete show on TV. Expedia said breakfast included, but they said that no one does that in the area. Swimming pool was so green that you couldn't see the bottom. They had excuses. Electrical either didn't work, or was old. No ground fault in toilet area. Non grounded outlets all over room. Only value was the low price and close to downtown.
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FAQs about Starlite Budget Inn
Is parking available at the property?
Free self parking is available onsite, and it is an on-site facility.
Does the property allow pets?
Pets are allowed in specific rooms only, with a pet fee of USD 27.75 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.
What are the check-in and check-out times?
Check-in is from 4:00 PM to 11:00 PM, and check-out is at 11:00 AM. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request.
What is the location of the property in relation to key landmarks?
The property is located in the heart of Mackinaw City, within a 10-minute walk of Mackinaw City Ferry Terminal and Lake Huron. It is approximately 3.1 miles from Lake Michigan and 0.4 miles from Edgewater Beach.
Does the property have a swimming pool?
Yes, there is an indoor pool available, with access from 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM. The property also features a seasonal outdoor pool.
What are the policies for guests staying with children?
Children are allowed at the property, and there is no specified minimum age for children to stay for free.
What are the policies for additional guests?
The property offers rollaway beds for a fee of USD 40.00 per day, and advance request or confirmation is required. Cribs are not mentioned.
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There is no front desk at this property. The check-in location differs from the property location. Check-in location: [146 Old Us 31, Mackinaw City, MI 49701]. If you are planning to arrive after 11:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation. The host will greet guests on arrival. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.
Check-in must be done by someone who is at least 18 years old.
- Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
- Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
- Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
- This property accepts credit cards and cash
- Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
- Pool access available from 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM.
- The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
- The property allows pets in specific rooms only and has other pet restrictions (surcharges apply and can be found in the Fees section). Guests can arrange to bring pets by contacting the property directly, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
- Contactless check-out is available.
- Pet fee: USD 27.75 per pet, per stay
- Service animals are exempt from fees
- Rollaway bed fee: USD 40.0 per day
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
Popular amenities
Free Wi-Fi
Bicycle Rental
Golf Course (nearby)
Playground
Picnic Area/Tables
Vending Machines
General
Picnic Area/Tables
Vending Machines
Smoke-Free Property
Wheelchair Accessible (Limited)
Services
Bicycle Rental
Tours/Ticket Assistance
Activities
Golf Course (nearby)
Playground
Dog Exercise Area
Pool Sun Loungers
Parking
Parking (Self) (free)
Internet
Free Wi-Fi