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Mackinaw Beach & Bay Inn & Suites

2.5 star property
Beachfront hotel with 1 indoor pools, connected to the convention center in Mackinaw City

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Outdoor wedding area
2 bedrooms, hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, blackout drapes
Indoor pool, open 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM, sun loungers
2 bedrooms, hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, blackout drapes
Reception

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • On private beach
  • Pool
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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929 S Huron Ave, Mackinaw City, MI, 49701
  • Place, Mackinaw City Ferry Terminal
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Mackinaw Manor Haunted Mansion
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Mackinaw City Dock
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Airport, Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional)
    ‪21 min drive‬

Room options

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2 bedrooms, hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, blackout drapes

Deluxe Room, Lake View

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(38 reviews)
  • 49 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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2 bedrooms, hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, blackout drapes

Deluxe Suite, Multiple Beds, Lake View

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(22 reviews)
  • 49 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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2 bedrooms, hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, blackout drapes

Economy Suite, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking, Lake View

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(109 reviews)
  • 39 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

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2 bedrooms, hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, blackout drapes

Economy Suite, Lake View

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(60 reviews)
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 King Bed

About the area

Mackinaw City

On the beach.At this hotel, you'll be steps from Edgewater Beach and within a 10-minute walk of Mackinaw City Ferry Terminal. Also, Lake Huron 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 - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Mackinaw Manor Haunted Mansion - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Mackinaw City Dock - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Mackinaw Bridge Museum - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Headlands International Dark Sky Park - 5 min drive - 5.5 km

Getting around

  • Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Keyhole Bar & Grill - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Dixie Saloon - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Wienerlicious - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Darrow's Family Restaurant - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬14 min walk

About this property

Mackinaw Beach & Bay Inn & Suites

Beachfront hotel with 1 indoor pools, connected to the convention center in Mackinaw City
Step outside to unwind on the sand beach. After a day at the beach, enjoy amenities at Mackinaw Beach & Bay Inn & Suites like an indoor pool and a hot tub.

A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. Self parking is free.

This Mackinaw City hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 71 guestrooms or units
  • 4 levels
  • 5000 sq ft of conference space
  • 465 sq m of conference space
  • Built in 2010
  • Beach lounge chairs
  • Towels for the beach
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Conference center
  • Business facilities
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Wedding services available
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Television in lobby
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
Mackinaw Beach & Bay Inn & Suites offers 71 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Rooms open to balconies or patios. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations with hydromassage showerheads, and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Hypo-allergenic bedding and change of towels can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free ferry terminal shuttle
  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/truck parking on site

Things to do

  • Hot tub
  • Indoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Accessibility

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

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

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

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

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

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:30 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Renovations and closures

This property is closed from September 4 2026 to September 8 2026 (dates subject to change).

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 5 children 17 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

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
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, Diners Club, JCB International, Carte Blanche, debit cards, and cash.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM.
  • Up to 5 children 17 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.

Property is also known as

Mackinaw Beach & Bay Inn
Mackinaw Beach And Bay - Inn And Suites
Mackinaw Beach And Bay Hotel Mackinaw City
Mackinaw Beach Bay Inn
Mackinaw Beach Bay
Mackinaw Beach Bay Inn Suites
Mackinaw Beach & Bay & Suites
Mackinaw Beach & Bay Inn & Suites Hotel
Mackinaw Beach & Bay Inn & Suites Mackinaw City
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Reviews

Mackinaw Beach & Bay Inn & Suites Reviews

8.2

Very good

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 454 out of 1027 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 299 out of 1027 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 170 out of 1027 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 57 out of 1027 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 47 out of 1027 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany, FAIRPORT

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved the separate rooms for Queen beds
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

jarrod, GILBERT

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is an embarrassment to all hotels. The room smelt of urine and ammonia. The ceiling had water damage and the walls were damaged. The bathroom was disgusting. We immediately left... the hotel refused to refund the money. Do not stay here.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

brian

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The view from the balcony is beautiful! However, the rooms are old and not kept up. There was mold and rust in the bathroom, smashed bugs smeared all over the wall by the bed, bugs on the walls. Dead spiders were hanging off of the appliances, water damage in the ceiling, vents were caked with dirt and dust. One positive is that it’s a big suite for a lower price. There is a sketchy looking apartment building or motel located in the parking lot. Would not stay here again. The desk clerk was friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Beata, Niles

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
For weekend is ok
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Troy

Travelled with group
Was nervous after reading reviews, wasn’t terrible. Great view, walking distance, fireworks a plus. Biggest complaint was odor in room but went away once air got going, smelled stale
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ethyl

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Carrie

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Dirty views

Windows to look out on the lake were really dirty. Bathroom counter missing part of the tiling. Halls freshly painted and new carpet. Rooms seemed dark.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great Mac stay
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Stephanie, Ocoee

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Theila

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

Unparalleled view

Lovely hotel, the view was unmatched. The room was clean and the layout is great for privacy. I did notice that the paint on the balcony door trim needs to be scraped and repainted. This is a small problem. Laying on the bed and watching a storm come in over the water was priceless. As I said before, the view is unparalleled. Would recommend this hotel, and of course , get a room facing the lake.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Weichen

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Michael

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Outdated and dirty
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Greg

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Hotel was outdated. Room was ok could have been cleaner. The front desk workers were excellent. I guess no hotel cleans your room during your stay anymore. The pool was not well lit. Water temp was good.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Lia

Disliked: Cleanliness
The hotel is located on the main street, though it is quite far from downtown. The lobby is welcoming, and the front desk staff were polite and helpful. We liked the balcony in our room—it offered a nice, low view that was pleasant to relax on. However, the room itself felt outdated. The linens on the bed appeared wrinkled, and the blanket was of poor quality. The beach area was also disappointing. It was in poor condition, with mismatched furniture scattered all over the place, which took away from the otherwise beautiful lake view. Overall, it’s a decent place to stay if you’re mainly planning to be outdoors and just need a place to sleep.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Nicole

Travelled with family
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Marlene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Robert

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The bathroom wasn't cleaned properly. The tub/ shower needed to be cleaned. They came in our room only to empty trash and place towels. The bed wasn't made. That's sub standard service at best. Teach your maids how to clean a room. Use a vacuum please.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Tiffany

Travelled with family
After reading many reviews I was nervous about this hotel but ultimately booked because of the space. The ok- the beach is weedy and rocky in the sand and the seagulls are gross. The kids still played in the water and were fine! Hotel needs updating and a deep cleaning would help. Ice maker on the floor didn’t work, no daily housekeeping but I think if you ask, they will bring you new items. The good - the room has great space, clean, can control the AC, the window opens, balcony is great to sit on! The lake is clear, water’s cold but refreshing.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

YUYA

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good place
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Rebecca

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
I loved the balcony
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Teodoro

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice for the price.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Sarah

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved the suite with a balcony view! Staff was kind and courteous. Wished the beach and fire pits had been tidied a bit each day. Many beach chairs were broken and some were left in lake overnight.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Sarah

Travelled with family
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The first room they gave us had bed bugs. The second room they gave us we were on a floor with the rudest, loudest, inconsiderate people that were screaming, fighting, slamming doors, running down the hallway til 4 in the morning. Smelled like Marijuana.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Danielle

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025