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Starlite Budget Inn

2.0 star property
your current months are February, 2025 and March, 2025.
February 2025
March 2025

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Aerial view
Indoor pool, open 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM, pool loungers
Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Lobby
Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Reviews

7.0 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

Map
116 Old US 31, Mackinaw City, MI, 49701
  • Mackinaw City Ferry Terminal
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Mackinaw City Trailhead
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Shepler's Mackinac Island Ferry
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional)
    ‪19 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • 13.4 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for 1 King with In Room Jacuzzi

Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

1 King with In Room Jacuzzi

  • 46 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for 2 Rooms with 2 Double Beds

Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

2 Rooms with 2 Double Beds

  • 46 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

About the area

Mackinaw City

With a stay at Starlite Budget Inn, you'll be centrally located in Mackinaw City, within a 10-minute drive of Lake Michigan and Mackinaw City Ferry Terminal. .This motel is 0.6 mi (1 km) from Lake Huron and 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from Animal Tracks Adventure Golf.
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What's nearby

  • Mackinaw City Ferry Terminal - 9 min walk
  • Mackinaw City Dock - 2 min drive
  • Mackinaw Bridge Museum - 2 min drive
  • Old Mackinac Point Lighthouse - 2 min drive
  • Headlands International Dark Sky Park - 7 min drive

Getting around

  • Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Zodiac Party Store - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Keyhole Bar & Grill - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Dixie Saloon - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪The Hook Lakeside Grill - ‬17 min walk

About this property

Starlite Budget Inn

Motel in Mackinaw City with free parking
Starlite Budget Inn offers 36 accommodations with complimentary toiletries and blackout drapes/curtains. Cable television is provided.

Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations. This Mackinaw City motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Irons/ironing boards and hair dryers can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the motel include an indoor pool.

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

Make yourself at home in one of the 36 guestrooms featuring refrigerators. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and blackout drapes/curtains, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as an indoor pool, or other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access and tour/ticket assistance. Additional amenities at this motel include a picnic 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

Things to do

  • Indoor pool
  • Playground

Family friendly

  • Indoor pool
  • Playground
  • Fridge

Conveniences

  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Tour/ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Picnic area
  • Pool sunloungers

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
  • Wheelchair-accessible (may have limits)

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

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

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bath combination
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • TV channels
  • TV

Food and drink

  • Fridge

More

  • 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
Late check-out subject to availability

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 21 and May 10.

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 27.75 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 40.0 per day
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 27.75 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 40.0 per day

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 and cash

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

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Starlite Budget Inn Reviews

Reviews

7.0

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 194 out of 1000 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 348 out of 1000 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 248 out of 1000 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 130 out of 1000 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 80 out of 1000 reviews" "

7.4/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

6.2/10

Amenities

6.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Ronald

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Robin

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Tammie

Travelled with family
the room was clean and not bad for a 1 night stay.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Mary B

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice stay for the price.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

Christine

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maureen, Galesburg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great checkin. Fast and friendly. Rooms are clean and comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay, clean and comfortable. Reasonable price. Definitely will be back.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Roberta

Travelled with family, Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Starlite is a great Budget motel. If you expect 4-5 stars then spend the money, go elsewhere & don't complain. It was clean (older motel of course), had working heat, and hot water. Lots of toiletries & towels provided. Read the fine print as it tells you that check-in is at a motel two driveways over. No big deal. Pet friendly for a fee. Conveniently close enough to the main strip without the downtown cost.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pamela

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We stayed at the Starlite Budget Inn on 9-27/9-29. The room was $150 for 2 nights. It was an old room, but had everything we needed. There were 2 pools on the property to use, and they were both empty when we went. Nice warm pool! I had a lot of questions and check in and the hostess was happy to explain everything. You also get discounts at local restaurants and waterpark passes. It was a lovely experience! Rooms are outdated, sure. But the privacy and quiet was what I was really looking for. We really enjoyed ourselves!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Colleena

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Bryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Oleg

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was a simple yet clean room with basic amenities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle, Fremont

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place. 3 close hotels running through one lobby. Lots of options. Great staff at check in.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very pleasant. Easy check in. Property is dated but very clean and comfortable. I would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was a nice room for the price. The staff was friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Stephen

Travelled with group
Room was ok had to walk 2 doors down to get room key. Bed was not comfy and smelled weird.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Christina

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room was outdated. We got the jet tub and it was semi dirty when the water started. Not sure but i believe they have peole in apartment settings in the hotel area and they were loud.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Marion

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean and spacious and it was fun to have the Jacuzzi tub although we had a problem turning the taps off at one point! Our only complaint was that plugs won't stay in most of the electrical outlets, so it was hard to charge phones and iPads.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

Conniee

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
Sad Traveler
I was on my way home from a trip and called to book a room. When I realized I was closer to home I decided to just finish the drive home. I called to cancel about 10 minutes after I made the reservation and they still charged me. I explained what happened and the woman didn’t seem to care. She wasn’t understanding and she wasn’t at all friendly. She said “you booked it today. No refunds.” I was so disappointed.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

candice, pigeon

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice spot to stay, you get what you pay for. The bathroom door stuck when you tried to open it, but it made for entertainment whenever someone had to try and get out. LOL. It's kind of tricky they must own all 3 hotels in a row we had to go down 2 buildings to check in and out.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Charles

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024