Mackinaw Budget Inn

2.0 star property
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
December 2024
January 2025

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Aerial view
Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Indoor pool, outdoor pool
Private spa tub
Indoor pool, outdoor pool

Reviews

6.6 out of 10

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

Map
138 Old US 31, Mackinaw City, MI, 49701
  • Mackinaw City Ferry Terminal
    9 min walk
  • Mackinaw Manor Haunted Mansion
    18 min walk
  • Spy Quest Laser Maze
    18 min walk
  • Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional)
    29 min drive

Room options

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Suite, 2 Bedrooms (Jacuzzi)

  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Deluxe Double Room, Multiple Beds

  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Double Beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

1 King, In Room Jacuzzi

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

About the area

Mackinaw City

With a stay at Mackinaw Budget Inn in Mackinaw City, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Lake Michigan and Animal Tracks Adventure Golf. .This motel is 14.2 mi (22.9 km) from The Jewel at the Grand Hotel and 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Mackinaw City Ferry Terminal.

What's nearby

  • Mackinaw City Ferry Terminal - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Mackinaw City Dock - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Mackinaw Bridge Museum - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Old Mackinac Point Lighthouse - 2 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Headlands International Dark Sky Park - 7 min drive - 5.7 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Zodiac Party Store - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Keyhole Bar & Grill - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Dixie Saloon - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪The Hook Lakeside Grill - ‬17 min walk

About this property

Mackinaw Budget Inn

Motel in Mackinaw City with an indoor pool and an outdoor pool
Mackinaw Budget Inn offers 34 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers and complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Irons/ironing boards, change of towels, and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

An indoor pool and an outdoor pool are on site.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Make yourself at home in one of the 34 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with bathtubs or showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and coffee/tea makers, and housekeeping is provided on request.
Be sure to enjoy recreational amenities including an outdoor pool and an indoor pool. Additional features at this motel include complimentary wireless internet access, tour/ticket assistance, and a picnic area.
Featured amenities include coffee/tea in a common area and a vending machine. Free self parking is available onsite.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and public transport

  • Free self-parking on site

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea in a common area

Things to do

  • Access to nearby indoor pool
  • Access to nearby outdoor pool
  • Indoor pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground

Family friendly

  • Access to nearby indoor pool
  • Access to nearby outdoor pool
  • Indoor pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Fridge

Conveniences

  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels (on request)
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Tour/ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have any lifts
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains

Bathroom

  • Bath or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV
  • TV channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Fridge

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
The check-in location differs from the property location; go to: [146 Old Us 31, Mackinaw City, MI 49701]
The host will greet guests on arrival
If you are planning to arrive after 11:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between October 19 and May 9.

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 25.00 per pet, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total pets
Pets cannot be left unattended
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
An off-leash area is available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 40 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 25.00 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 40 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Pool access available from 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

Mackinaw Budget
Mackinaw Budget Inn
Mackinaw Budget Inn Motel
Mackinaw Budget Inn Mackinaw City
Mackinaw Budget Inn Motel Mackinaw City

Mackinaw Budget Inn Reviews

Reviews

6.6
Rating 10 - Excellent. 91 out of 513 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 151 out of 513 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 121 out of 513 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 80 out of 513 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 70 out of 513 reviews" "

7.0/10

Cleanliness

7.2/10

Staff & service

5.8/10

Amenities

6.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Nicole

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location and reasonably priced
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Larry

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very loud talking into the wee hours outside
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Kenneth

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Not much
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Ok
Older facility, sandwiched between two other older facilities. Served the purpose for an overnight stay. It was clean, no frills, reasonable price if you just need a bed and a shower.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

rafael

Disliked: Staff & service
Clean room, office to check in needs maintenance. Good place to stay 1-2 nights.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very clean
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Missing towels. Pillows great. Room clean.fleas.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christina

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Vacation
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Ermira

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Gail

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

rebecca

Travelled with partner
Cheaper than most Mackinaw motels. Bed was comfortable. Short bike ride to downtown.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

Dana

Travelled with family
Do not go here! It looks like it’s deserted and run down to the point we wouldn’t even get out of the car. The pool looked liked it was closed up and deserted.i did not feel comfortable staying here and they refused to refund me. There wasn’t even an office on the property! Do not waste your money!!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Robin

Travelled with family
Room was decent, location great. Older hotel, office located in hotel next door.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jaclyn

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location and sraff we're awesome
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay!
Clean quiet room. Reception man was so very friendly and polite as was the woman who was there the next morning. I'll stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Sandeep

Liked: Staff & service
The management is excellent. We had issues with our air conditioning. They were not able to fix the issue but allotted a different room all the while being extremely polite.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

Jay

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

Lorrie

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Beds were not queen size and they were so lumpy and old, carpet had stains everywhere, electrical wires hanging everywhere, lamps had broken switches
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

Patricia

Travelled with family
Disliked: Amenities
Room was musty smelling and neighbors were noisy. No staff at the inn and had to go next door to check in. 3 properties shared pool.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Francis

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Judy

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

2/10 Terrible

Rahul

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Lights not working… restroom exhaust not working
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024