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Best Western Plus Dockside Waterfront Inn

2.5 star property
Beach hotel near Lake Michigan

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Balcony view
Indoor pool
Exterior
Lobby sitting area
Interior entrance

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry

Explore the area

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

Room options

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Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Lakeside

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(54 reviews)
  • 29 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Courtyard Area

Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Courtyard Area

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(48 reviews)
  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Lakeside (with Sofabed)

Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Lakeside (with Sofabed)

7.8 out of 10
Good
(16 reviews)
  • 37 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Lakeside (with Sofabed)

Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds

Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Lakeside (with Sofabed)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 46 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub, Lakeside

7.4 out of 10
Good
(8 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Lakeside (with Sofabed)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 29 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub, Courtyard Area

Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub, Courtyard Area

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(19 reviews)
  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Courtyard Area

Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Courtyard Area

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Suite, 1 Twin Bed, Accessible, Poolside (with Sofabed)

Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds

Suite, 1 Twin Bed, Accessible, Poolside (with Sofabed)

  • 46 sq m
  • Sleeps 9
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds

Suite, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking, Lakeside

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)
  • 44 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Queen Beds

View all photos for Suite, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking, Lakeside (with Sofabed)

Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds

Suite, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking, Lakeside (with Sofabed)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 46 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 8
  • 3 Queen Beds

View all photos for Suite, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking, Courtyard Area (with Sofabed)

Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds

Suite, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking, Courtyard Area (with Sofabed)

  • Sleeps 9
  • 4 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Poolside

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Poolside

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the area

Mackinaw City

In Mackinaw City .Within a 5-minute walk of the hotel, you'll find Animal Tracks Adventure Golf and Lake Huron. Mackinaw Crossings and Mackinaw Manor Haunted Mansion are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Mackinaw Crossings - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Mackinaw Manor Haunted Mansion - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Mackinaw City Dock - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Mackinaw City Ferry Terminal - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Mackinaw Bridge Museum - 7 min walk - 0.6 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Keyhole Bar & Grill - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Dixie Saloon - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Wienerlicious - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Darrow's Family Restaurant - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Best Western Plus Dockside Waterfront Inn

Beach hotel near Lake Michigan
Best Western Plus Dockside Waterfront Inn offers its guests an indoor pool, a hot tub, and a fitness center. WiFi and wired Internet are free in public spaces. Business amenities include a business center and a meeting room. Free breakfast is available daily. A terrace, a vending machine, and multilingual staff are also featured at the business-friendly Best Western Plus Dockside Waterfront Inn. Self parking is free. You'll have access to the outdoor pool at a partner property.

This Mackinaw City hotel is smoke free.

  • 114 guestrooms or units
  • 4 levels
  • Full breakfast (free)
  • Business facilities
  • Conference space
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
Best Western Plus Dockside Waterfront Inn offers 114 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Premium cable television is provided. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

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

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM

Things to do

  • 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.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • TV with premium cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Crib (surcharge)
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

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

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 15.0 per night.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are available for USD 10.0 per night.

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.

  • Crib (infant bed) fee: USD 10.0 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 15.0 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
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and window guards
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 affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of We Care Clean (Best Western)
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, Diners Club, and Carte Blanche. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and window guards in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of We Care Clean (Best Western).

We should mention

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

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Reviews

Best Western Plus Dockside Waterfront Inn Reviews

8.0

Very good

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 482 out of 1173 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 361 out of 1173 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 186 out of 1173 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 75 out of 1173 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 69 out of 1173 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

michael

Travelled with partner
The girl at the check in counter could have been a little bit more friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Glen

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

SHAWN, Nampa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everything as advertised
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

PHILIP

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Donna

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

Enjoyable

It was a rough start at the front desk. The room was clean and well stocked with necessities. The pool and hot tub were clean and very nice. Breakfast was good and had many options. Thotel tell is in a wallable area to everything.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shannon

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

8/10 Good

Todd

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katherine

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Kelly

Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Shawn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Catalina

Liked: Amenities
Great!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Paul

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenience. Close to Sheplers Ferry. Parking was bad. They didn't have enough spaces.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Mohamad

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff are unfriendly with very bad attitude. Sink was plugged and barely worked.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Lisa

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was on the third floor. There was an elevator. We had a balcony with a beautiful view of the Straits of Mackinac and the beach. It was really lovely. The room condition was nice. The only small complaint we had was that it smelled a little musty Regarding the bedding. It appeared clean. It just had kind of a musty smell. Everything else was very nice. The pool and hot tub looked really nice but we didn’t get a chance to use it. We would definitely stay here again. It was a great location.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

KAREN, BLANCHARD

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Sandy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

scott

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Sonya, Montgomery

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rowena

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I like the location of the hotel. It’s by the water and accessible to the port going to Mackinac Island.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Martha

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Ease access to ferry
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Diana

Travelled with family
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We did not eat any food here. Poor accessibility and property wasn't clean. Lots of spider webs, we killed spiders in our room (3). Staff were not friendly or helpful. Our room felt damp and sheets felt damp, could be the air-conditioning. This hotel has great location near water but spiders may keep you off your balcony. They should spray the property down and cleanup landscaping. For the price I expected better. Will not stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Judith

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

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Woman who checked us in was rude and extremely impatient
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Leslie

Travelled with family and small children
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We arrived around 9:30pm and it was starting to get dark, front desk was less than helpful. She pointed to the back and said the one elevator is over there. We never could find it, our room was on the fourth floor, so we had to haul all the luggage up 4 flights. The rooms were filthy! Ours had cobwebs and thick layers of dust on the walls and ceiling fan. The carpet was dirty and stained, looked like they only vacuumed around objects as there was layers of dust around where the table and chairs were. The walls were paper thin, could hear everything from the people on the other side, even knew what tv show they were watching. My 8 year slept in and tried to get the continental breakfast at 9:30am and they had put everything away.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This hotel is not pet friendly, as I was led to believe on Hotels.com. Otherwise, the hotel is delightful.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025