Is breakfast offered at the inn?

Breakfast is available for a fee at the inn's coffee shop/cafe.

Does the property allow pets?

Pets are not allowed at the property.

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

Check-in time starts at 16:00 and check-out time ends at 11:00. Early or late check-in/check-out availability and costs are not specified.

What accessibility features are available for guests with disabilities?

The property features elevators and step-free entrances, but specific details on wheelchair-accessible facilities are not provided.

Where is the property located in relation to key landmarks?

The inn is located on Mackinac Island, close to Lake Huron and Mackinac Island State Park. Nearby attractions include the Jewel at the Grand Hotel and Mackinaw City Ferry Terminal.

Is there a swimming pool at the property?

The property features an outdoor heated pool.

What are the policies for guests staying with children?

Children are allowed at the property, but the minimum age for free stay is not specified.

Inn on Mackinac - Affordable Stay in Mackinac Island

What guests think

Inn on Mackinac draws praise for its convenient, quieter Main Street location and historic charm, with many guests enjoying the wraparound porch and large outdoor spa tub, friendly staff, and easy luggage service from the ferry.

Rooms are often cozy with very small bathrooms and thin walls; some have harbor views, but in-room fridges, microwaves, and phones are typically absent. Wi-Fi and TV reliability are inconsistent, and a few guests struggled with temperature control. Breakfast is a simple continental spread; pastries are liked, but several travelers wanted more protein or variety. Overall, expect a charming, convenient stay near downtown with classic inn tradeoffs.

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Facilities

Guests highlight the large outdoor spa hot tub, wraparound porch, elevator, and smooth porter luggage service; the lobby espresso/coffee bar is appreciated. Note there is no swimming pool, only an oversized hot tub.

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Christopher

Aug 17, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Wonderful view of downtown and the water. Easy to get to from the ferry and convenient coffee shop in the lobby. Kid-friendly, breakfast was excellent and the pool/hot tub was a great way to end the day. Would absolutely stay again.

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Keith

Sep 11, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Wonderful vintage hotel, only stainless steel hot tub I have ever seen, with a wonderful hot waterfall you can stand in. Wish we would have brought our own bikes, next time we will.

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Xandra

Aug 31, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

It's like going back in time. It was a cute property. Big porch. Continental breakfast free. Hot tub.

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Thaddeus

Oct 1, 2023

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Stayed 4 nights

A pleasant hotel. The included breakfast leans heavily on the carbs, buy yogurt and hard-boiled eggs are available. For folks with mobility issues an elevator is available. Something not readily found in other smaller historic hotels or B&Bs. The large, outdoor, stainless steel hot tub/pool is a delight.

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Diane

Sep 3, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Loved the spa pool, convenient location, very friendly staff.

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Janice

Jul 10, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Absolutely delightful stay at Inn on Mackinac! We’ve stayed at five other properties on the island and I have to say, this spot was perfect in that it was quiet, clean, and always had hot water and the staff were incredibly courteous and helpful. Lattes in the morning and fresh lemonade after a long hike in the afternoon and walking distance to everything without the noise. We’d definitely stay again!

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Jesse

Sep 4, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We had a large party and they allowed them to check-in without me being there, I made the reservations all under my name. Nice that I did not have to stop enjoying the island while members of my party decided to go check-in to their rooms. Swim-Spa was very relaxing. Porter did an excellent job of handling last minute items to take from the ferry!

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Rena

Jun 8, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We loved our stay here! The staff were great, very friendly. The hot tub and wrap around porch were great amenities. Walkable to downtown but far enough down that there wasn’t so much noise.

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joseph

Sep 2, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

There is no pool it is a huge hot tub. Everyone that was there was confused thinking it was a pool and it wasnt

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Bob

Oct 13, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Elevated front porch was great for watching people and carriages go by. elevator to all floors was a nice surprise.

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Cleanliness

Most reviews describe very clean rooms and well-kept spaces, though a few mention cobwebs, a dirty floor, or outdoor moss.

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Julie

Jun 28, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

This was cute, extremely clean and friendly staff. I would definitely stay again. Just a short walk from town.

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Virginia

Oct 12, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The drapes over the beds had faded out flower bouquets and there were large cobwebs around them as well as along most of the ceiling edges.

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Marianne

Aug 12, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Told me there was a pool and there wasn’t. I called and asked and they said yes there was! It was a hot tub. Room floor was very dirtty

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Kristy

Jun 3, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Room smelled of mold and out patio had moss everywhere.

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Ed

Jun 20, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Cleanliness was great. A few things could be improved with the room, such as: a well-worn dresser of drawers, water damaged bath door, broken door on the in-room HVAC unit. Unit was very quiet, though, which was a welcome bonus.

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Ginette

Sep 16, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

It was such a nice, clean INN. So pretty. Close to town !

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Donald

Jun 28, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Clean, quiet and comfortable. Reasonable price for Mackinac island. Would stay again

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Donna

Oct 8, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Inn on Mackinac is a historic property on the island. Staff was wonderful. Our room was small with a tiny, tiny bathroom. The room was clean & comfortable.

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Nikki

Jun 24, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great location. Clean and beautiful room and property. Friendly staff. Would stay here again.

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Robert

Sep 13, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Rooms and facility was clean and presentable. Bed was very comfortable and continental breakfast was adequate. Staff was friendly and check-in was on time. Nice accomodations for the value paid. We will definitely be staying here again!

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Rooms

Rooms skew small and traditional with tiny bathrooms and thin walls; some offer harbor views or balconies. Expect limited in-room amenities (usually no fridge, microwave, or phone) and occasional Wi-Fi/TV issues.

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Carolyn

Sep 25, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The hotel room was very small and bathroom was tiny and barely had enough space to back into but not turn around. The sink was outside the bathroon which made getting ready a chore. There was NO phone in the room even for emergencies. Heat and air conditioning were impossible to regulate. I would never recommend this place to anyone.

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Christa

Oct 8, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Not happy with the room. It was right across from the elevator and every time the elevator moved a loud bell would go off. Also the room they put us in was an attic so u couldn’t even stand up in certain places like bathroom and bed area. It was way overpriced also!!!

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Dennis

Oct 12, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Noisy. Adjacent to the elevator

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Ann E.

Aug 1, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Great place but need to improve internet….can’t work from hotel internet unstable and TV limited bad picture no streaming and few channels

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Karin

Jul 10, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Gorgeous old victorian home with old-world charm. Kind staff, baked goods and a variety of to-go items for breakfast. Excellent location. We plan to stay here again!

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Heather

Oct 28, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Such a cute place to stay! Very clean, helpful and the heated pool was such a perfect add on for our family!! My girls loved the night time snacks they provided and the nice little grab and go breakfast options! Our family will definitely be back! Thank you to all the staff at the Inn! See you next season!

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Nishith

Aug 11, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Nice property in a good location and very helpful staff. WiFi is so slow it’s not worth using it. All rooms across the elevator are noisy. That would be 206,306,406, and 506.

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julia j

Sep 12, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Small room. Was ok. Mac island is awesome

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Hildegarde

Sep 26, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Very clean, friendly staff, decent continental Breakfast, but If your room is characterized as a “cozy room, “ be prepared to be in a very tiny room and you will likely bump your head a few times getting in and out of bed and in the bathroom and in the shower.

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Kathlyn

Aug 8, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

This is a beautiful, old-fashioned hotel, Victorian in style. There's a wrap around porch, a sitting area in the front, and we had our own private little balcony. They sell fudge at the desk, there's an espresso bar in the front, and there are fresh chocolate chip cookies every night. They serve a continental breakfast, which was plenty for us, with oatmeal, yogurt, boiled eggs, bagels, muffins, and cereal, plus assorted juices and coffees. The staff is very friendly and helpful. Our room was beautiful but small, not a lot of room for the luggage. There was a closet, but it was very close to the bed. No refrigerator or microwave like most modern hotels, but we did okay without. The television didn't seem to work very well, not very many channels.The beds were very comfortable and we enjoyed the little balcony, but we did have trouble trying to charge our phones because the outlets wouldn't hold the plugs very well, plus there weren't many outlets at all. The room was very clean and comfortable, and we truly enjoyed our stay.

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Service

Staff are frequently described as friendly and helpful, with efficient porter assistance and smooth check-in. However, several guests reported rude or unhelpful front-desk interactions and strict responses to cancellation or refund requests.

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Cindy

Aug 26, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

I asked a question at the front desk and was going to thank the women for her time because she did not come off very kind and I got the feeling I was definitely bothering, so I asked her name and she said “General Manager……I do not give out personal information so call me General Manager” Never in my life have I had someone at a front desk behave like her. Very odd and she was very unkind.

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Avneet

May 27, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The staff was greatly especially Emily. The only part i didnt like was they never came to service our room and we stayed two nights with them .

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Maureen

Sep 24, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Just needs better signage for the check-inn area. I walked right past it on arrival.

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Gary

Sep 5, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Inn charged me for two nites when I stayed only for one. Booked online with Hotels.com so I knew about cancel policy but booked the wrong nite (Friday) not Saturday so rebooked in less than 5 minutes online for correct nite for more than the other nite. Requested a refund due to clerical error in my part and they refused. Bad policy in my opinion. On top of that, they way overrated the “tower room with lake views “ they failed to mention it is only accessed thru the children’s game room!! Had to reprimand children well after the 9:00pm quiet because parents were off having fun leaving kids unattended. Other window was right next to front porch area which had others out there late night partying. Tiny room with tiny bathroom for a ridiculous price. Have stayed on the Island many times and this place is the worst for comfort and honestly. Save your money and stay next door at the Island Housr. Wish they would have had an opening when we stayed.

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Krissy

Aug 6, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

I would give zero stars if I could. I ordered travel insurance and they will not reimburse. I had a car accident and an MRI the day of check-in and could not get to the island. They refused to assist me as a customer. The staff were extremely rude over the phone And when I continue to explain my situation, they hung up and said, you did not order the hotel through us ordered it through Expedia that’s their problem.

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Jesse

Sep 4, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We had a large party and they allowed them to check-in without me being there, I made the reservations all under my name. Nice that I did not have to stop enjoying the island while members of my party decided to go check-in to their rooms. Swim-Spa was very relaxing. Porter did an excellent job of handling last minute items to take from the ferry!

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Susan Greening.

Sep 6, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

I had two unexpected family events occur. My sister, who drives me, came down with vertigo a few days before my booking. She is still unable to drive. Then five days before the reservation, the VA called and my husband was scheduled for cancer surgery on Thursday, of my reservation( which was for my 74th birthday.) he is a Vietnam survivor and we are at the mercy of hospural schedules. I tried to cancel, there would be a penalty…and tried to get a refund. The general manager and front desk clerk-curtly- informed me that was impossible and Expedia was responsible for that. I contacted Expedia and they sad no the inn was. My Expedia assistant contacted the inn and they refused a refund. I never arrived, per a penalty for cancelation. This is beyond my understanding. I have a husband recuperating from an extensive surgery. I am thoroughly disgusted and disappointed with this. Susan Greening Davis

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Jeffery

Aug 23, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

From check in to check out our services were excellent at the Inn on Mackinac. All employees we had contact with were very welcoming and helpful

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Autumn

Dec 28, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Awesome service, fresh cookies on spot and you get a porter from the ferry and back so worth it top notch

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Emily

Oct 14, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Our check in with Emma was amazing !!!! She was friendly & explained everything since it was our first stay there… The morning desk staff was not as friendly & a little condescending when asking questions, I understand working with the public in a tourist destination can be frustrating but the rudeness was not needed…

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Location

Walkable to the ferry, restaurants, and shops yet just beyond the busiest stretch, so it feels quieter. Many enjoy the Main Street setting for people-watching and easy access to bike rentals and the marina.

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Doug

Sep 25, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Great location

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Mackenzie

Sep 1, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Incredible location! Great views. Beautiful inn!

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Leia

Jun 27, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

This property was the perfect location. Right on main Street but out of the hustle and bustle of all the shopping but close enough for an easy walk. Very quaint and comfortable property. The staff was extremely friendly and helpful!

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Kathy

Sep 2, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Close to downtown Walkable

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Krista

Aug 1, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Very nice place for your stay on Mackinac. It’s just outside of the busyness of Main Street, but close enough to walk.

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Jay

Aug 2, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The property is conveniently located near Main Street district, and it is an easy walk from the docks to the Inn. The front porch is an added benefit to sit and enjoy breakfast or just people watch. Good view of the boat slips as well.

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Julia

Jul 14, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

The Inn is a lovely old Victorian with a great location on Lakeshore Ave just enough removed from the main drag to bring some peace but close enough for convenience. The room was comfortable and charming, and the verandeh was a wonderful place to relax and read or people watch.

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Glenn

Oct 1, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Great location, close to the center of town. Enjoyed the large porch overlooking the street and watching the horse drawn carriages go by. Our room had two queen beds and it took a bit to get comfortable in it. Plenty of hot water for showers in the morning. Breakfast selections were good. Coffee bar adjacent to the front desk. Easy to check bags with porters to bring bags to ferry. Very relaxing stay.

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AnnMarie

Jul 12, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely stay! On the Main Street but quiet

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Christopher

Jul 26, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Enjoyed my stay after the Chicago to Mackinac sailboat race. Quiet and convenient, this is a great location.

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Dining

Breakfast is a basic continental selection; pastries and occasional gluten-free options are praised, but many wanted more protein and variety. The lobby espresso/coffee and evening cookies are nice touches.

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Michelle

Aug 19, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Continental breakfast was not good. Sour milk.

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Tammy

Jun 18, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Appreciated the continental breakfast but could have different options each day.

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Christopher

Aug 17, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Wonderful view of downtown and the water. Easy to get to from the ferry and convenient coffee shop in the lobby. Kid-friendly, breakfast was excellent and the pool/hot tub was a great way to end the day. Would absolutely stay again.

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Kristin

Aug 22, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The Inn on Mackinac did an excellent job. Staff was great, from calling me to let me know our room was ready early, to delivering our luggage to the room and sending it to Mackinac City upon our return. We enjoyed a nice continental breakfast with gluten-free options, as well as a relaxing dip in the spa pool. Our room was quiet and comfortable. I can’t think of a nicer place to stay on Mackinac Island.

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Diane

Jun 15, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Loved the location, great coffee barista every morning too!

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Teresa

Aug 18, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

This Inn has a lot of charm. It is a historic building on Mackinac. The wrap around second floor porch was a great place to have breakfast in the morning. We were so busy on the island that we did not have time to use the spa. The fudge sold at the Inn was better than some of the fudge at the fudge stores and they were generous with allowing my kids to sample a variety of the fudge. The breakfast was a continental breakfast, with hard boiled eggs, but it was enough to get our day started. When we arrived they had a porter bring our bags from the dock and they held our bags until our room was available and then placed them in our room. We could even access them if needed until our room was ready.

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Patricio

Oct 1, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

The staff was friendly and courteous. But the cold continental breakfast left much to be desired.

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michael

Jul 22, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Breakfast was not great

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Pamela

Oct 1, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

This is our 2nd time staying here and we will be back again. Loved the spa pool for relaxing, free cookies at night, coffee/tea/ hot chocolate available all day, and good breakfast in the morning (lovely pastries!) Comfortable distance from the ferry, but not in the crowd of downtown. I loved to sit on the front porch and watch everything go by.

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Dannielle

May 24, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Excellent experience- would like more protein in the breakfast but other than that excellent . Wall's are a little thin. But everything else was amazing!

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Victorian Front View-Double Room-Ensuite with Bath-Premium-Lake View

Cozy Colonial One Queen-Single Room-Ensuite with Shower-Premium

Colonial Two Queen-Double Room-Premium-Ensuite with Shower

Victorian Harbor with Turret-Double Room-Ensuite Withith Bath-Premium-Lake Viewith

Victorian Harbor View-Double Room-Ensuite with Bath-Premium-Lake View

Victorian One Queen -Single Room-Ensuite with Bath-Premium

Colonial One Queen-Single Room-Ensuite with Shower-Premium

Victorian Two Queen -Double Room-Ensuite with Bath-Premium

Colonial Front Turret -Single Room-Ensuite with Shower-Premium

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