Great Lakes Inn

2.0 star property
Family-friendly stay near Lake Michigan

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Exterior
Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, bed sheets
Exterior
Property entrance

Reviews

6.2 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Laundry
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Pool
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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150 Old U.S. 31, Mackinaw City, MI, 49701
  • Place, Mackinaw City Ferry Terminal
    ‪5 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

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Family Room, 2 Double Beds and 1 Twin Bund Bed, Balcony

  • 48 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 Twin Bunk Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Accessible Room, 1 King Bed, Jetted tub

  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Romantic Room, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub, Balcony

  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Double Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Single Room, 1 Queen Bed Pet Friendly

  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Double Room, 2 Queen Beds Pet Friendly

  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Double Room, 2 Double Beds Pet Friendly

  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Handicap Accessible Double bed Jetted tub

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

About the area

Mackinaw City

In Mackinaw City .Within a 10-minute walk of this Mackinaw City motel, you'll find Mackinaw City Ferry Terminal and Lake Huron. Also, Edgewater Beach is within half a mile (1 km) and Mackinaw Crossings is within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Mackinaw City Ferry Terminal - 5 min walk - 0.5 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) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Keyhole Bar & Grill - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Dixie Saloon - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Wienerlicious - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Darrow's Family Restaurant - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬13 min walk

About this property

Great Lakes Inn

Family-friendly stay near Lake Michigan
There's a restaurant on site. Great Lakes Inn offers its guests an indoor pool, an outdoor pool, and a hot tub. A terrace, a vending machine, and multilingual staff are also featured at the family-friendly Great Lakes Inn. Self parking is free.

This Mackinaw City motel is smoke free.

  • 46 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • 2 buildings
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • No smoking on site
  • Dining venue
Great Lakes Inn offers 46 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature complimentary newspapers and coffee/tea makers. Accommodations offer separate dining areas. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Televisions come with cable channels. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided on request.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Separate in-room dining area
  • Soundproofed rooms

Parking and transportation

  • Free casino shuttle
  • Free ferry terminal shuttle
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Hot tub
  • Indoor pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Personal motorized watercraft
  • Playground

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
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 32-inch TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Separate dining area

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • 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: 21

Check-out

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

Special check-in instructions

The property charges USD 3 for credit card payments
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 30 per pet, per day
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children 16 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • 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 30 per pet, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of USD 3

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 and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Children 16 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.

Property is also known as

Great Lakes Inn
Great Lakes Inn Mackinaw City
Great Lakes Mackinaw City
Great Lakes Inn Motel
Great Lakes Inn Mackinaw City
Great Lakes Inn Motel Mackinaw City

Great Lakes Inn Reviews

Reviews

6.2
Rating 10 - Excellent. 154 out of 942 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 240 out of 942 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 219 out of 942 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 175 out of 942 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 154 out of 942 reviews

6.4/10

Cleanliness

7.2/10

Staff & service

5.6/10

Amenities

5.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Sebastian

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed at this property over the 4th of July weekend and paid $250 per night, which is extremely high given the overall condition and experience. While we didn’t expect luxury accommodations from a motel, we did expect basic cleanliness and service—which were unfortunately lacking. The room was outdated and not well maintained, with visible dirt and wear. We stayed for two nights and had to take out our own trash, as no housekeeping service was provided. That alone was disappointing, especially for the price. Additionally, the motel advertises free breakfast included with the stay, but when we inquired, we were told they don’t actually offer breakfast. Instead, we were given coupons for nearby restaurants to get a small discount—this felt misleading and unprofessional. Overall, this stay did not meet expectations and offered poor value for the price. We would not stay here again and do not recommend it to others.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Josh

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

6/10 Okay

Praveen

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Markus

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Listed Amenities like the pool or free WiFi are not available. Had to walk next door to check in.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Kylie

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

David

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

JEAN, holton

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The pools and hot tub I are empty . No options were given. Had to check in at another hotel? Place is old and run down. Found used coffee pod in the coffee maker so I know it wasn’t cleaned.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Heidi

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Trent

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Same owner over multiple properties. Had to go next door hotel to check in/see front desk. Also have to go to the next door property to use a (run down, ugly, plants growing inside) pool. Property is not cared for in a professional manner. Seems short staffed and abandoned. The front desk did let us know we get into two local 'waterparks' with our stay. I took my kids to both, both were run down, broken down water slides, and excessive mold and smells. Do not recommend staying unless you have very very low expectations.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

PAVAN BABU

Travelled with family
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Brenda

Travelled with family and small children
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I did not like the hotel we had bugs in our room. The room was stinky, they advertised a pool and got on their website, but the didn't have neither one. I got bit but a spider in the room the water in the shower was cold it wouldn't get hot. I will not be staying there again I do not recommend this hotel to anyone
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jamie

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Dawn M

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Patricia

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Dirty broken beds. Room never cleaned. No front desk had to go to next property. No pool had to go next door. Totally misrepresented would never go again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Tom

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This was one of the worst places I have stayed in a long time. I travel a bunch. This place was embarrassing. If my wife was with she would have never stayed. Everything was old and there were spiders. I should have done more research and had no idea.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Angelica

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Joshua

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Motel is out of date and old. Needs some old for sure.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Rose

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I booked and paid for an upgrade room. At check in what was provided was a standard (smaller) room. The wifi at the property is non-functional. The office is not operational and the registration process occurs at an adjacent property. Won't be staying here again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Jennifer

Travelled with family
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
I think the outdatedness made it feel less clean. Heat worked great. Will stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Koral

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
great place to stay to save money on your trip. clean is all I cared about, and it was clean.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Charles

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Room was ..meh? Didnt pay much so didnt expect too much. Deodorizer in room was too strong. Towels seemed dollar store...little rough. Took forever to get warm water for shower.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Samantha

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Kimberly, Shelbyville

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Close to ferry and all the shops and restaurants. Good location
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Teal

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Do not stay at this hotel. There were black widow nests in the room and dead bugs. I’ve tried to get a refund but have been ignored by management. It was uninhabitable and a health concern.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024