Is parking available at the property?

Yes, free self-parking is available on-site.

What are the check-in and check-out times?

Check-in is from 3:00 PM to 10:00 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 steps from Lake Huron, a 4-minute drive from Mackinaw City Ferry Terminal, and 3.1 miles from Lake Michigan. Nearby attractions include Old Mackinac Point Lighthouse (0.1 km), Fort Michilimackinac State Historic Park (0.1 km), and Mackinaw Crossings (0.5 km).

Does the property have a swimming pool?

Yes, the property features an indoor pool and an outdoor heated pool, with access available from 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM.

What are the policies for guests staying with children?

Up to 3 children aged 16 years and younger can stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room using existing bedding.

Lighthouse View Motel

What guests think

At Lighthouse View Motel, guests consistently praise the walkable location across from the lighthouse and near the Mackinac Bridge, along with clean, good-value rooms and a well-kept pool and hot tub that suit short, simple stays.

Staff are frequently described as friendly and accommodating. Noted drawbacks include dated or small rooms, thin walls and stairway traffic noise, tight parking, and no elevator; a few reviews cite musty odors, shower mildew, or uncomfortable mattresses. Breakfast is not offered. Expect a modest, well-located base for exploring on foot.

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Facilities

Guests frequently praise the well-kept pool and hot tub; a few found the pool cool. Parking is tight and there is no elevator.

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Jennifer

12 Oct 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

We love staying here ! Owners are friendly. Pool and hot tub are great. Room is very clean. Water pressure in shower is amazing!! Bed is comfortable. Right across the street from the bridge !!

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Donald

6 Nov 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Nice place. Great pool and hot tub.. Very clean. Parking is tight . Otherwise I recommend!

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Robert

29 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

This is an older but maintained motel. Nothing exceptional but nothing wrong either. Nice views of the bridge and lighthouse. Hot tub and pool were in working order.

8

John

9 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Wonderful, friendly check-in person. Spacious, clean room, though lots of noise being right at the base of the stairway to second level. Every door slammed very hard. Pool and hot tub were appreciated, as was the scenic location across from the Lighthouse Park and beach. Great view of the bridge. Would stay again.

10

greg

23 Sept 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great little place, parking was a little tight though!

10

Rebecca

19 Sept 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great location. Huge room! We enjoyed the pool hot tub & sauna. A great view of the Mackinaw Bridge.

8

Shannon

22 Aug 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The property is within a walkable distance to anything you’d like to do in Mackinaw City. The hot tub was excellent and there was plenty of seating and towels available. The room was clean and comfortable.

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Mark

15 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

No elevator for second floor room Room was very tiny

10

Dan

10 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

This is an old mote building, but the managers have made many upgrades, and it is in good repair. The pool and spa area was well kept, clean with no mildew. The room was spacious for a motel of this type. It was very clean, no old motel smells. I recommend.

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Crystal

13 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We stayed one night and then stayed on the island but they had a pool not heated and a hot tub. My kids enjoyed them I’m just not a cold water person lol. Room was great we had a great stay

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Cleanliness

Reviews largely highlight very clean rooms and well-kept grounds, though some report issues like mildew or stains in bathrooms, musty smells, or dirty carpets.

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Jennifer

12 Oct 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

We love staying here ! Owners are friendly. Pool and hot tub are great. Room is very clean. Water pressure in shower is amazing!! Bed is comfortable. Right across the street from the bridge !!

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Christopher

18 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The room was OK, but smelled musty once tje window was closed. It was also very noisy, as we were next to the stairway.

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Stephanie

26 May 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

I liked that it was near the bridge and lighthouse. Heater worked great! Room was spacious and beds were comfy. Room did not look really clean but it was ok. It was clean enough. People that stayed next to us were really loud and made a lot of noise. Especially at night. Overall, ok.

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Anthony

9 Jul 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Very clean and neat

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Cheri

13 Aug 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Beds and overall room was nice on the ground level. Location was great! Pool was good as well. Top of the shower and bath fixtures had mold/mildew around them. The shower head was full of mold, i had to clean it before showering. It really was bad.

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Patricia

7 Sept 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The motel is a bit dated. I loved the shower head but the floor on the tub was dirty or stained. There was a used towel from a previous guest hanging on the back of the bathroom door. I just added it to my dirty towels. The only thing that would really keep me from staying here again would be the old terribly uncomfortable mattress. Popping spring and you could feel being drawn to the side everyone sleeps on. Sleep was difficult.

10

Victor

9 Sept 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Comfortable stay in a clean but dated room. No Breakfast but nice hot shower View if the Mackinaw Bridge is from the picnic tables in front of the office

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Daniela

3 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Overall ok. Carpets need a very very good cleaning/washing/changing. My feet ended black after walking around the room....

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Dan

10 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

This is an old mote building, but the managers have made many upgrades, and it is in good repair. The pool and spa area was well kept, clean with no mildew. The room was spacious for a motel of this type. It was very clean, no old motel smells. I recommend.

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Walton

19 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Room was very dated. It was small. Tub was stained black and there was a hair in the sink when we arrived. Nice area with a park across the street. Bed was comfortable and it was quiet. It met our needs but wasn't kept up like we expected.

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Rooms

Rooms are older and range from very small to spacious; bed comfort varies, and noise from thin walls, upstairs footsteps, and stairways is a recurring concern. Views can be limited by trees, and some HVAC units run loud.

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Margaret

15 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We stayed 2 separate nights at this property. The first night was great. Nice room, very clean and comfortable. The second night was terrible! One of the worst experiences we’ve had while traveling. Room 109 is not well appointed. It is also possibly the noisiest room I’ve ever stayed in!!! Between the traffic noise going over the bridge, a water heater whining and groaning all night, people above us stomping around their room and then the stairs right outside the door. Non stop noise. Needless to say this is not the room you want if you want to sleep. I would stay here again but in a different room.

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Mistyna

8 Jul 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Overall the stay was great. Location is very walkable to many things and just a short drive to others. The rooms are very tiny and dated, but for the price it was to be expected. The pool and hot tub were a bonus when the weather got a bit rainy.

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David

3 Oct 2024

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Stayed 1 night

If you can get a top floor. The room above mine had the loudest squeaky floor ever so everytime they walked about you got woken up. Like all night in my case.

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Joseph

4 Oct 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Very clean hotel. Nice sized room. Basic comforts within. The only negative is the very loud window HVAC unit. Prohibited quality sleep.

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John

9 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Wonderful, friendly check-in person. Spacious, clean room, though lots of noise being right at the base of the stairway to second level. Every door slammed very hard. Pool and hot tub were appreciated, as was the scenic location across from the Lighthouse Park and beach. Great view of the bridge. Would stay again.

10

Leslie

20 Jul 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Easy check-in, friendly and helpful staff. Spacious room with table and chairs, large tv,and ample counter space. Mattress was just okay, but we slept well. Bridge view was mostly blocked by trees, room 202.

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John

12 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Old property, nicely maintained, small room, bed could have been better

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JANET

29 Sept 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Super thin walls, extremely noisy when anyone walked by or started the car. Only stay here if you have ear plugs or are a heavy sleeper. Bed is like concrete, so not very comfy

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Mark

15 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

No elevator for second floor room Room was very tiny

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Rissa

17 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Calling it a "partial lake view" is a stretch at best. The place was *fine* but it was not worth the cost. The sheets were stained and the tv had on that setting that makes everything look terrible. They were literally selling people's left purses in the lobby, so I guess don't forget your luggage or you'll never get it back.

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Service

Staff are widely described as friendly, accommodating, and helpful with local tips and flexible check-in; however, a few guests reported unresolved issues, disputed charges, or inconsistent housekeeping.

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Wyatt

11 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We were able to get our room keys early to accommodate our plans for the day and the staff was very friendly and offered great suggestions for places to eat and coupons. The room was nice and the beds were comfortable too. Overall a great experience.

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Camille

5 Aug 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

We loved staying here and Terry and his wife are wonderful owners and their staff are outstanding! They are very helpful and go the extra mile for their guests. We will not stay anywhere else when we are in the Mackinaw City area.

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Linda

29 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Good location, outdated but clean. However buyer beware. When we checked in we were told we would have to pay more because they needed the rooms I booked. Felt like a scam. Lesson learned in the future will make sure I copy down the price offered.

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Jessica

18 Jun 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Hotel is dated. But the best location. No breakfast. Our housekeepers only made our bed 1 out of 4 days. We had to ask for towels. They took the soap and didn't replace it. However, there is a staff member named Kevin that went above and beyond to help us out, even though he was not assigned to our room.

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Pam

6 Jul 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

We stayed from Thurs July 3-Sun July 6. The entire time we were here we had ants in our room. I told the front desk (owners) about it daily. I was told everyday that they would take care of it and spray for them. They continued to come back. When we returned to our room on Sat rhe room was covered in ants. They ruined $50 worth of fudge that came from the island. The owner refunded the amount of the fudge that was ruined but that was it. My child was very uncomfortable staying in this room with the ants. Also door was not properly on correct so there was a gap at the bottom corner

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Jana

13 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Staff was very friendly and helpful

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Phillip

17 May 2025

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Stayed 1 night

They were very kind and helpful. We arrived after they closed, but they still allowed us to stay for the night. Great area and great service. Cost was much better than any other place in the area. Fairly clean room with all of the necessities. Would absolutely stay here again.

10

Chalana

5 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Literally steps from the old lighthouse! Able to get free shuttle to Shepler’s ferry dock from there so didn’t have to move the car: the motel desk lady told us about it! Gave coupons and information freely! Everything about the stay was great! Clean rooms and adjustable thermostats!

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Catherine

13 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We needed a place to stay for the night and the Lighthouse View Motel was wonderful! Friendly, clean, affordable, and a great location just across the street from the Lighthouse park and great views of the Bridge. Went to the Island for the day and they let us park our cars there for free. Came back in the evening and had a nice walk in the area and a good sleep. Would certainly stay there again - thank you!

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Cynthia

27 Sept 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

The Manager was so personable and helpful when we arrived. We were made to feel at home! Our questions were answered about transport to the Ferry Line etc. Accommodations were quite satisfactory for our 2 night stay. Thank you. We have already recommended your Motel.

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Location

Across from the lighthouse and park with views of the bridge, and an easy walk to downtown, restaurants, and ferries. A few note occasional road noise and that trees can limit direct room views.

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Bonnie

31 Aug 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Great place to stay! Convenient to catch the ferry to Mackinac island.

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Ana

16 Sept 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great view of the bridge from across the property. It was only 15 min walking distance from the ferry. The room was clean and smelled great.

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Antonie

19 Oct 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Location was perfect! Away from the crowds, close enough to walk everywhere. Great park and Lighthouse a crossed the street.

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Kathy

28 Jul 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Across from lake and Mackinac bridge. Lovely to walk along the beach and see the beautiful views and sunsets.

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John

9 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Wonderful, friendly check-in person. Spacious, clean room, though lots of noise being right at the base of the stairway to second level. Every door slammed very hard. Pool and hot tub were appreciated, as was the scenic location across from the Lighthouse Park and beach. Great view of the bridge. Would stay again.

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Saul

23 Aug 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Great views of the mighty Mackinac Bridge, Old Mackinac Point Lighthouse, Alexander Henry Park from the property. We stayed on the second floor, so the view from balcony in front of our door was stunning, especially at night. The property is older and smaller than the few national hotel chain options in the area, but also noticeably less expensive. Stayed here for the Mackinac Bridge Swim that starts across the street, and I would stay here again. Great location & view, and the price is hard to beat for Mackinaw City.

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Cheryl

12 Oct 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Good location, close to the bridge without the noise.

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Amanda

18 Oct 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great location right across from the light house. Walk across the street & see the Mackinaw Bridge!

10

Karen

26 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great location, clean, fresh room. Walking distance to restaurants. Will stay again!

10

Stephen

24 Aug 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Check-in is fast. Room is reasonably large and comfortable. Fixtures are somewhat dated but acceptable. It is close to the waterfront, where you can see a beautiful sunset under the Mackinac Bridge and a night full of stars. Walking to the Mackinac Island ferry takes about 10 mins and the main area is pretty close as well.

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Dining

Breakfast is not provided; guests rely on nearby restaurants within easy walking distance.

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Robert

27 Sept 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Good place to stay. Very convenient to waterfront and restaurants.

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Mary

23 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very clean. A bit outdated Staff was pleasant. Location convenient to lake front, lighthouse and dining.

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juanita

25 Oct 2023

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Stayed 1 night

very close to the bridge restaurants close

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Jessica

18 Jun 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Hotel is dated. But the best location. No breakfast. Our housekeepers only made our bed 1 out of 4 days. We had to ask for towels. They took the soap and didn't replace it. However, there is a staff member named Kevin that went above and beyond to help us out, even though he was not assigned to our room.

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Emily

23 Jul 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The perfect little stay if you want to explore Mackinaw City or hop on a ferry! Everything about it was convenient and easy. I walked into town each night, and it was a gorgeous stroll. Recommend staying here if you’re laid back and like to explore!

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William

27 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

I had two good restaurants in walking distance from my hotel. The downtown was touristy, but had some nice places to go ti

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christine

12 Jun 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The room is clean and the bed is comfy. It’s located within walking distance of shopping, restaurants and local attractions.

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Victor

9 Sept 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Comfortable stay in a clean but dated room. No Breakfast but nice hot shower View if the Mackinaw Bridge is from the picnic tables in front of the office

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Karen

26 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great location, clean, fresh room. Walking distance to restaurants. Will stay again!

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Stephen

24 Aug 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Check-in is fast. Room is reasonably large and comfortable. Fixtures are somewhat dated but acceptable. It is close to the waterfront, where you can see a beautiful sunset under the Mackinac Bridge and a night full of stars. Walking to the Mackinac Island ferry takes about 10 mins and the main area is pretty close as well.

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Lighthouse View Motel

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Premium Room, 2 Queen Beds, Partial Lake View

Premium Room, 1 Queen Bed, Partial Lake View

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

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