Name: Waterfront Inn Mackinaw City
Address: 1009 South Huron Avenue, Mackinaw City, Michigan, United States of America, Mackinaw City, Michigan, United States of America
Rating: 6.32

Guest reviews

6.3

Pleasant

Based on 505 verified reviews

Who stays here?

Business

2%

Couple

36%

Family

48%

Group

10%

Solo

2%

What guests think

AI-generated summary based on recent guest reviews

At Waterfront Inn Mackinaw City, travelers praise the lakefront setting and low prices, but many describe very dated buildings, misleading photos implying cabins, inconsistent maintenance, and frequent problems with pools, hot tubs, and basic room features.

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2

Lizeth

Nov 14, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Not as advertised

2

Tom

Oct 28, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Blah

4

Lydia

Oct 17, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Staff was rude. Threatened to throw my dogs out before they even arrived. Room was messy and a lot junkier than pictured. Lots of shady men staying at the hotel. Not a great place for a family with a 5 year old girl. The “waterpark” was filthy. The pools had a slimy film floating on top of them.

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Doreen

Oct 12, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

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.

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Charlotte

Oct 11, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

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!

1009 South Huron Avenue, Mackinaw City, Michigan, United States of America

Location

Located in Mackinaw City, Waterfront Inn - Mackinaw City is in the city center and on the beach. Mackinaw City Ferry Terminal and The Jewel at the Grand Hotel are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Lake Huron and Lake Michigan. Animal Tracks Adventure Golf and Icebreaker Mackinaw Maritime Museum are also worth visiting. Fishing offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding and hiking/biking trails nearby.

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Property Policies

Check-in instructions

Everything you need to know for a smooth check-in.

Check-in

Check-out

From 16:00 to 00:00

Before 11:00

FAQs

Free self-parking is available on-site for guests.

Pets are allowed with a fee of USD 25.00 per accommodation, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

Check-in is from 16:00, and check-out is until 11:00. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request and could incur additional charges.

The hotel is centrally located in Mackinaw City, within a 10-minute drive of Lake Michigan and Edgewater Beach. It is 0.2 miles from Lake Huron and 0.4 miles from the Mackinaw City Ferry Terminal.

The hotel features both an indoor pool and an outdoor heated pool. The operational hours and seasonal availability are not specified.

Cribs are available for a fee of USD 10.00 per day, and rollaway beds are available for a fee of USD 20.00 per day. Advance request or confirmation may be required.

Waterfront Inn Mackinaw City

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