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Clarion Hotel Mackinaw City Beachfront

2.5 star property
Beachfront hotel near Mackinaw City Ferry Terminal

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Hot Tub, Courtyard View
View from property
Free daily continental breakfast
Lake view
Indoor pool, sun loungers

Reviews

6.6 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Gym
  • Breakfast included
  • Pool
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

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905 S Huron St, Mackinaw City, MI, 49701
  • Place, Mackinaw City Ferry Terminal
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Mackinaw City Dock
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Headlands International Dark Sky Park
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Airport, Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional)
    ‪23 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Hot Tub, Courtyard View

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Hot Tub, Courtyard View

  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Lake View

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Hot Tub, Balcony, Lake Front

  • 14 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Hot Tub

  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed, Balcony, Lake Front

  • 14 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Standard Suite, 2 Bedrooms

  • 30 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Partial lake view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Queen Beds

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Deluxe Suite, 2 Bedrooms (Lake Front)

Deluxe Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Balcony, Lake Front

  • 30 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Balcony, Lake Front

  • 37 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 8
  • 3 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

About the area

Mackinaw City

On the beach.At this hotel, you'll be steps from Mackinaw City Ferry Terminal and within a 10-minute walk of Lake Huron. Also, Edgewater Beach is within half a mile (1 km) and Animal Tracks Adventure Golf is within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Mackinaw City Ferry Terminal - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Mackinaw City Dock - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Mackinaw Bridge Museum - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Old Mackinac Point Lighthouse - 2 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Headlands International Dark Sky Park - 6 min drive - 5.5 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Keyhole Bar & Grill - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Dixie Saloon - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Wienerlicious - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Darrow's Family Restaurant - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬13 min walk

About this property

Clarion Hotel Mackinaw City Beachfront

Beachfront hotel near Mackinaw City Ferry Terminal
Simply walk outside to feel the sun on your face at the sand beach. After a day at the beach, enjoy amenities at Clarion Hotel Mackinaw City Beachfront like an indoor pool, a hot tub, and a fitness center.

Free breakfast is available daily. WiFi is free in public spaces. You'll have access to the outdoor pool at a partner property. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Mackinaw City hotel.

  • 115 guestrooms or units
  • 4 levels
  • 4 buildings
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Beach lounge chairs
  • Towels for the beach
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Business center (24 hours)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Front-desk safe
  • Concierge
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Elevator
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • 1 conference room
Clarion Hotel Mackinaw City Beachfront offers 115 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Premium cable television is provided. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and complimentary toiletries.

This Mackinaw City hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is offered daily and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Access to nearby outdoor pool
  • In-room crib
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • RV/bus/truck parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM

Things to do

  • Bicycle shuttle
  • Gym
  • Hot tub
  • Indoor pool
  • Outdoor pool (guest access)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 42-inch TV with premium cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free crib
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between October 29 and May 1.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children 18 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 50 per night.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

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.

  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 50 per night

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; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Choice)
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, and Carte Blanche. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit in each accommodation. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Choice).

We should mention

  • Children 18 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

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Clarion Hotel Mackinaw City Beachfront Reviews

Reviews

6.6
Rating 10 - Excellent. 222 out of 1035 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 258 out of 1035 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 249 out of 1035 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 171 out of 1035 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 135 out of 1035 reviews

6.4/10

Cleanliness

7.4/10

Staff & service

6.2/10

Amenities

6.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Wendy

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Nancy

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We got a room with a jacuzzi and it didn't work and didn't realize it until 6:45 am on Labor Day. I called the front desk to ask how to turn it on and they gave me a few options which didn't work so they said they would call maintenance and call me back. About 15 minutes later, I called them again to ask what they found out and was told they will have maintenance stop to look at it. Unfortunately, I needed to get ready to pick up my family at the Mackinaw Bridge and didn't have enough time to enjoy the jacuzzi. When I asked for a refund for just the difference between a regular 2 queen room (which is what I was originally going to get) and the room with the jacuzzi, I was told no because I refused help from maintenance. At that point, it was too late.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

John

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Nguyen

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Amenities
I like it
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brandon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Heather

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

So so...

Bed not very comfortable and black mold on ceiling in bathroom. Nice folks. Pool shady on cleanliness and did not utilize.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Hanadi

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The front desk staff was nice and helpful But the room was dirty and the carpet needs to be changed Also breakfast is poor
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

VIJAY NARAYANAN

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donald

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Jason, Iron River

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness
Got there to find our room was in the basment, $360 for a basement room? Our beach view was half underground and the ledge and ground were littered with cigarette butts and a beach chair with old towels. Full bags of garbage were all over the outside of the building leading into our room. The room smelled strange and when we used the hot tub, which had patched cracks all over it, after draining it it was full of some brown dirt? Sand? Mold? Not sure if it came out of the jets or the faucet or what. No it wasnt from us we didnt even use the beach. I could see this at a $50 no-tell motel but when I'm paying almost $400 for a night I expect a bit more.
Mystery substance in hot tub.
Hole in screen door.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

hiba

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Close to beach and ferry to island
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Ima

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Jennifer

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Not worth the price

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Jeremy

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The property is older and not well maintained. There was a lot of trash on the premises and in the beach area. Our 1-night stay was fine but would not recommend for a longer vacation stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Stafani

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

4/10 Poor

Linda

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Poorly maintained property
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Eric, Columbus

Liked: Staff & service
Hotel rooms are dated. Had a room with the beachfront view. That was nice. Room unfortunately had a musty odor that lingered and stuck to our clothing and bags. Parking was very tight as well. Thankfully it was only for one night.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Sandra

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vickie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Perfect vaction

We enjoyed our stay at the Clarion,we had no issues very clean. The staff were amazing and good at their job.I would for sure stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Lidia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Nice view but was near to
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Kathleen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Nice 2 bedroom room.

The room itself with 2 bedrooms was great, it’s starting to show a little wear and tear, needs updating. Breakfast, not so good. Cereal container not working, couldn’t get cereal out. Get a waffle machine in there, sausage or bacon would be nice.great room Pool area needed help.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Steven

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Juan

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Edit

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities
We traveled with our family ( two young adults ) ,had a two bedroom suite #334 We loved the location ferry to the island was only 3 minutes walk! The hotel price was very reasonable for three nights! Loved the beach front it was very convenient to chill on the beach after a long day ! But this hotel definitely need some updates !! Room was not clean , smelled bad and had a mold in the bathroom!!! But reading all the other reviews we didn’t have a high expectation!! Did not used any house cleaning or breakfasts!! Again we just stayed in to shower and sleep!! Before you book this hotel you should know what you will get for the price!! Overall it was an ok place to stay but definitely I would not book this Clarion hotel again!!! Front desk guy was extremely helpful and super friendly by check is !!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Teresa

Travelled with family
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
I liked the area and that we had a lake view but the building needs a lot of maintenance our screen door the screen was pulled away from the frame the baseboards needed painting or washing the light in the bathroom was making noise every time it was on and there was laundry baskets outside everywhere with dirty laundry and the grounds and beach were littered with garbage nothing was done to clean up the beach each morning towels were left everywhere.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025