Name: The Monarch Motel
Address: 1257 Mackinaw Avenue, Cheboygan, Michigan, United States of America, Cheboygan, Michigan, US
Price range: $62–$72 per night
Rating: 8.3

What guests think

Reviews of The Monarch Motel describe an older roadside stay with simple, themed rooms and a convenient location near downtown Cheboygan and area attractions, offering solid value for a short stop in the region.

Many guests praise very clean rooms and easy self check-in, with staff often described as responsive, kind, and helpful. Rooms are small and modest; many found beds comfortable and the setting quiet, though some reported road noise. A few noted sagging mattresses, dated or compact bathrooms, occasional Wi‑Fi issues, and basic facilities; parking is generally available, though one guest couldn’t find an ice machine and another found spots tight. Overall, expect a simple, tidy, budget‑friendly base for short stays.

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Facilities

Facilities are basic. Parking is generally available, though a few guests found spots tight, and one guest couldn’t find an ice machine.

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Olivia

Jul 17, 2025

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Stayed 7 nights

We really enjoyed our week-long stay in this charming motel. The owner is very responsive to needs and the room was great. Nicely decorated, very convenient, lots of parking, near to many attractions in the area. The bed was comfortable, the room is air conditioned and very nice.

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Amisha

Sep 9, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We got to our room before 9pm but the receptionist was already gone for the day and the office was closed. While we left the door to our room open for the few minutes it took us to bring in our luggage, a million mosquitos got into our room and bit us all night. The microwave in our room didn't work, and when we called the phone number that was provided to us (on a piece of paper taped to the door of the reception office), no one picked up or every called us back. We did not find an ice machine on the property either. It was a small bed and a small room overall, not close by to anything really. It's fine in a pinch, but just know that you'll be left on your own. The reception office was still not open the next morning, and we left after 8am. I don't think it's unreasonable to expect the reception office to be open by that hour.

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Sheila

Jul 2, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The parking was cramped at the room where we were but we have a pickup truck so that's the issue there. The hosts were very congenial and knowledgeable. Recommended several options for breakfast. Close to the park on the lake where we go to watch for freighters and eat our supper.

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Cleanliness

Cleanliness earns frequent praise, with many describing rooms as very clean and well cared for. A few exceptions mention ants in a bathroom and moisture or shower issues.

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Loretta

Aug 17, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Beautiful and very clean room!!! Perfect for an overnight stay if needing a place to rest for the evening!!!

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Peggy

Oct 14, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Older, but very clean motel Quiet and comfortable beds.

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Olivia

Jul 17, 2025

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Stayed 7 nights

We really enjoyed our week-long stay in this charming motel. The owner is very responsive to needs and the room was great. Nicely decorated, very convenient, lots of parking, near to many attractions in the area. The bed was comfortable, the room is air conditioned and very nice.

10

Joe

Oct 29, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

It was very clean and cozy

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Kristen

Nov 10, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Owner was so personable and helpful. Reservation went thru Hotels.com and did specify that she needed to know about our arrival, but she came through. Room was very clean and cozy. Perfect stop before the Bridge.

10

Miriam

Sep 7, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The staff is very friendly and so helpful. It’s a very clean, well cared for Motel and a very pleasant place to stay. Would definitely book again.

6

Victoria

Aug 16, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Did the job, cute decor and seemed clean but shower needed serious work and could feel the people moving on the other aide of the wall

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Theresa

Mar 12, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

It is an older motel but very clean and bed was comfortable. This was a quiet and safe place to rest.

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Barb

Aug 11, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

My immediate response as I walked into the room was "cute"! Pillow shams on queen-sized pillows, decorative pictures that were obviously chosen with care, and a macrame mirror in the bathroom. Those are what come to mind immediately. Very clean. A real bargain for being the least expensive hotel in Cheboygan! We'll come back!

6

Bonnie

Jul 19, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Ants in the bathroom

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Rooms

Rooms are small and modest with cute, themed decor; many found beds comfortable and the setting quiet, though some reported road noise. A few noted sagging mattresses, dated or compact bathrooms, and occasional Wi‑Fi problems.

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Bonnie

Oct 11, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Very small for the price and street noise 2 diff rds very noisy .

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Peggy

Oct 14, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Older, but very clean motel Quiet and comfortable beds.

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Steven

May 4, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Wi-Fi did not work. Otherwise suited my needs.

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Sandra

Oct 14, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

It was a cute place. Brought back memories of vacations as a child at cape cod area. Adorable

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Lindzy

Sep 20, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

I'm so excited we chose to stay here. Not only was the price point solid, but the quality of our stay was wonderful and left us well rested. The bed was super comfortable, showers were hot with great water pressure, it was quiet early in the night even with it on a main road, clean and well cared for, and the location was perfect for getting around. We even ran late and the front desk had a plan in case we missed them to check in. Will absolutely stay again.

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Victoria

Aug 16, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Did the job, cute decor and seemed clean but shower needed serious work and could feel the people moving on the other aide of the wall

4

Amisha

Sep 9, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We got to our room before 9pm but the receptionist was already gone for the day and the office was closed. While we left the door to our room open for the few minutes it took us to bring in our luggage, a million mosquitos got into our room and bit us all night. The microwave in our room didn't work, and when we called the phone number that was provided to us (on a piece of paper taped to the door of the reception office), no one picked up or every called us back. We did not find an ice machine on the property either. It was a small bed and a small room overall, not close by to anything really. It's fine in a pinch, but just know that you'll be left on your own. The reception office was still not open the next morning, and we left after 8am. I don't think it's unreasonable to expect the reception office to be open by that hour.

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george

Aug 22, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Office couldn't get the internet functioning.Apparently their provider wasn't providing bandwidth.

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Alecia

Jun 24, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Nice, clean room. Overall we were very happy with it. Pros: Price, A/C, Fridge, clean, quiet, nice location, bed was pretty comfortable, nicely decorated, easy check in and out. Cons: toilet was small, shower in the room we had could use an update but it was very clean, I wish the wifi password was posted in the room.

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R

Aug 16, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Mattress quality should be better (or replaced more often because of saggyness). It might be helpful if owners spent a night in the room to see the space limitations. Very clean though.

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Service

Staff are friendly, helpful, and flexible, with easy self check-in noted by multiple reviews. One guest reported difficulty reaching the office after hours.

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Helen

Jul 24, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Very friendly owner, nice well kept motel. Would stay here again!

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Brian

Sep 2, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

This was a nice little hotel room, perfect for the night. It was clean, quiet, and easy to check in and out.

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Luke

May 30, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Very friendly over the phone and very flexible check in and check out times. Fairly priced and very clean. will be staying here again

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Christina

Aug 30, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

This is absolutely the most adorable place to stay.. The lady who owns it so nice. There was a mix up with our room when we booked it on line and she immediately came back and got us a bigger room. Such a lovely lady. Andrew very knowledgeable about the area.

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Miriam

Sep 7, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The staff is very friendly and so helpful. It’s a very clean, well cared for Motel and a very pleasant place to stay. Would definitely book again.

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Lindzy

Sep 20, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

I'm so excited we chose to stay here. Not only was the price point solid, but the quality of our stay was wonderful and left us well rested. The bed was super comfortable, showers were hot with great water pressure, it was quiet early in the night even with it on a main road, clean and well cared for, and the location was perfect for getting around. We even ran late and the front desk had a plan in case we missed them to check in. Will absolutely stay again.

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Amisha

Sep 9, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We got to our room before 9pm but the receptionist was already gone for the day and the office was closed. While we left the door to our room open for the few minutes it took us to bring in our luggage, a million mosquitos got into our room and bit us all night. The microwave in our room didn't work, and when we called the phone number that was provided to us (on a piece of paper taped to the door of the reception office), no one picked up or every called us back. We did not find an ice machine on the property either. It was a small bed and a small room overall, not close by to anything really. It's fine in a pinch, but just know that you'll be left on your own. The reception office was still not open the next morning, and we left after 8am. I don't think it's unreasonable to expect the reception office to be open by that hour.

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george

Aug 22, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Office couldn't get the internet functioning.Apparently their provider wasn't providing bandwidth.

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Patricia

Aug 25, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The innkeeper had a welcome note on the lobby door, saying key was in our door. Never did see them, but the the room was tidy and well equipped.

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Katelyn

Aug 23, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The owner was super helpful with our late check-in. It is close to town and very reasonably priced! Cable TV in the room, with a small bathroom/shower. A/c in the room and a comfortable bed!

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Location

Convenient to downtown Cheboygan, parks, the waterfront, and the North Central State Trail, with short drives to Mackinaw City and area sights. On a main road, so some traffic noise occurs, though many found it quiet.

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Bonnie

Oct 11, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Very small for the price and street noise 2 diff rds very noisy .

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John

Oct 5, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

nice king room close to downtown and north central bike trail. reasonable rates

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John

Jun 25, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Great Stay with kids - walk to the park, eat next door at iconic Yecks drive in, short drive into town and the state park for swimming. Kids really enjoyed their stay. Also only a short drive to Mackinac City, the Michilimackinac Fort and St. Ignace across the mighty Mac. Bridge.

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Olivia

Jul 17, 2025

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Stayed 7 nights

We really enjoyed our week-long stay in this charming motel. The owner is very responsive to needs and the room was great. Nicely decorated, very convenient, lots of parking, near to many attractions in the area. The bed was comfortable, the room is air conditioned and very nice.

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Brian

Jun 17, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The owner/mgr Linda is absolutely AMAZING!!! My wife, our son, and I am so greatful for the peacefulness, safety, cleanliness and her undying care and concern for her clients. Linda is wonderful. The place is great. Family friendly. Near the beach. Near a wonderful restaurant. I highly recommended staying at this motel. And i suggest booking directly thru the Monach vs booking thru a 3rd party. It will be cheaper and Linda will work with Vets. Thankyou so much, Linda. We will def be returning!!!

10

Lindzy

Sep 20, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

I'm so excited we chose to stay here. Not only was the price point solid, but the quality of our stay was wonderful and left us well rested. The bed was super comfortable, showers were hot with great water pressure, it was quiet early in the night even with it on a main road, clean and well cared for, and the location was perfect for getting around. We even ran late and the front desk had a plan in case we missed them to check in. Will absolutely stay again.

10

Gigi

Nov 8, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

It was a very nice room. Great location.

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Matthew

Jul 16, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Really enjoyed the seamless self check-in/out. Room was nice and clean, bathrooms were clean, area seemed decent. Pretty close to downtown area so a very short drive/walk away from all sorts of shopping and dining. Would stay again!

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Sheila

Oct 31, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

This motel was very nice considering the age. Fresh bedding and towels, easily accessible to downtown.

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Bridget

Jun 25, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The Monarch was just what I was looking for. The room was cozy, the bed was comfortable, the location was a close drive to downtown Cheboygan and the waterfront, and the AC kept me cool in the middle of a heat wave. Especially appreciated was Linda's kind customer service. I will plan to book the Monarch again on my next Cheboygan visit.

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