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Bayside Hotel of Mackinac

2.5 star property
Family-friendly stay near Lake Michigan

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Waterslide
Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board
Indoor pool, sun loungers
Private beach nearby, sun loungers, beach towels
Exterior

Reviews

6.6 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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726 S Huron Ave., Mackinaw City, MI, 49701
  • Place, Mackinaw City Ferry Terminal
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Mackinaw Manor Haunted Mansion
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Mackinaw City Dock
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Airport, Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional)
    ‪22 min drive‬

Room options

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Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Traditional Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

  • 23 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Traditional Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking, Lake View

  • Lake view
  • 23 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Traditional Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking (Court Side)

Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Traditional Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking (Court Side)

  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Traditional Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

About the area

Mackinaw City

In Mackinaw City .Your stay at this Mackinaw City hotel places you within a 10-minute walk of Mackinaw City Ferry Terminal and Edgewater Beach. Lake Huron and Mackinaw Crossings are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Mackinaw City Ferry Terminal - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Mackinaw Crossings - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Mackinaw Manor Haunted Mansion - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Mackinaw City Dock - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Mackinaw Bridge Museum - 16 min walk - 1.4 km

Getting around

  • Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Keyhole Bar & Grill - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Homemade Pasties / Zodiac Party Store - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Clyde's Drive-In - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Dixie Saloon - ‬17 min walk

About this property

Bayside Hotel of Mackinac

Family-friendly stay near Lake Michigan
A private beach is featured. Bayside Hotel of Mackinac offers its guests a complimentary water park, a waterslide, and an indoor pool. Business amenities include a business center and a meeting room.

WiFi is free in public spaces. A children's pool, a hot tub, and a 24-hour fitness center are also featured at the family-friendly Bayside Hotel of Mackinac. You'll have access to the outdoor pool at a partner property. Self parking is free.

This Victorian Mackinaw City hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 61 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Beach lounge chairs
  • Towels for the beach
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Business facilities
  • Self-service laundry
  • Express check-out
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Game room or arcade
  • Pool or billiards table
  • No smoking on site
  • 1 conference room
Bayside Hotel of Mackinac offers 61 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and designer toiletries. 42-inch LED televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations with hydromassage showerheads, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; local and long-distance calls are complimentary (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and fans. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Access to nearby outdoor pool
  • Arcade/game room
  • Children's pool
  • Free water park access
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Waterslide

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/truck parking on site
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Arcade/game room
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Children's pool
  • Free water park
  • Hot tub
  • Indoor pool
  • Outdoor pool (guest access)
  • Sauna
  • Waterslide

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Phone accessibility kit

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 42-inch LED TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Hydromassage showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Refrigerator
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Fan
  • Free local calls
  • Free long-distance calls
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 5:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Check-in for this property is based at a different location, next door at The Bayside Hotel Of Mackinac.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 50.0 per accommodation (varies based on length of stay)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Pet fee: USD 50.0 per accommodation (varies based on length of stay)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

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, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, Carte Blanche, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

Bayside Hotel Mackinac
Bayside Hotel Mackinac Mackinaw City
Bayside Mackinac
Bayside Mackinac Mackinaw City
Bayside Of Mackinac
Bayside Hotel of Mackinac Hotel
Bayside Hotel of Mackinac Mackinaw City
Bayside Hotel of Mackinac Hotel Mackinaw City

Bayside Hotel of Mackinac Reviews

Reviews

6.6
Rating 10 - Excellent. 254 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 223 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 200 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 180 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 145 out of 1002 reviews

6.6/10

Cleanliness

7.2/10

Staff & service

5.8/10

Amenities

6.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Mary Ann Kristine, Royal Oak

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Rani, Sterling Hieghts

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Hotel is old and outdated. Our first room had moldy food left in the microwave and unclean room. The second room they moved us to had black mold growing in the sink and a bunch of bugs including ticks. This hotel is vary dirty looking with a dull brown color on everything. The ground on the second fllor seems to also be collapsing as in some areas the floor sinks in when you step on it. Staff is nice its only redeaming factor and they let you bring your pets.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Darryl, Midland

Travelled with family
Disliked: Amenities
OK for the price. No breakfast and the breakfast place they co-own had HORRIBLE reviews. Had to walk outside to get to the pool/whirlpool and then it had a musty/chlorine smell. Occupants of the room above us were very noisy, even after a call to the front desk,
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

ASHESH GOPAL NATH, Grand Rapids

Liked: Cleanliness
Closeness to everything
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Stephanie

Travelled with family
Late check- in means driving to another hotel as service desk. Amenities decent and great for an overnight. Didn't try the free Waterpark.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Caryl

Travelled with family
Was one of the rudest worst trips I’ve had in my life Life. They laughed at me they’d belittled me. They wouldn’t even give us coffee.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jestiny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Despite the reviews this was honestly a great stay for us!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Tabitha

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Hot tub was the perfect temperature. Room was clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jake

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Service was great. The lady at the desk let us check in a little early. Staff was very kind and helpful. Beds were a little uncomfy but otherwise clean.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Mihir

Good location and experience
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dipak

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Location is perfect, staff was friendly. Breakfast was good too.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

DONALD C

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We’re not informed of the limited water park/pool hours. We didn’t get to use those facilities & our granddaughter was devastated.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Paul

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I wasted money and was lied to about a “lake view.” This hotel is NOT on the lake. When I opened the window curtain, we were looking at another hotel, and behind that, was the lake. I would have never booked here knowing this, nor would I of paid extra for the “lake view.” I don’t know why there are multiple pictures of this hotel on the lake, it is NOT. Our bathroom had mold all on the floor, the exhaust fan in the bathroom was broke, and they used cheap Amazon strip lights in the room. We checked in late and had to walk to another hotel to do so. The only positive is that we were able to park at the hotel and walk across the street to the ferry.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chantalle

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The waterpark was the best part for the kids! Easy access to everything around! Great hotel, clean, definitely recommend & will be back!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Agnes

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Susan

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Dylan

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
There was no hot water. I asked for a partial refund and I was told that it “should be working”
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Amy

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
I would not recommend Bayside Hotel in Mackinaw City. The property is advertised as “renovated,” but in reality, it only looks like they put in new beds and added a coat of paint. Beyond that, there are cracks everywhere, and the building has a very run-down feel. The room also smelled strongly of smoke, which was very unpleasant. The owners operate several hotels in Mackinaw City, and unfortunately, it seems they all suffer from the same lack of upkeep. This place is no exception—it feels neglected and poorly managed. Overall, I would not stay here again. There are plenty of better options in the area for the same or even less money.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

James

Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Queenie

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness
Dirty
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan J

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The room was fine. Pet friendly, but dated. Staff was friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Was it aware that the water park was in a separate building
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Chad

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and very nice room.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025