Mackinaw Beach & Bay Inn & Suites

2.5 star property

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

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 City Dock
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, Headlands International Dark Sky Park
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Airport, Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional)
    ‪23 min drive‬

Room options

Deluxe Room, Lake View

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

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

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

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

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About the area

Mackinaw City

When you stay at Mackinaw Beach & Bay Inn & Suites in Mackinaw City, you'll be connected to the convention center, within a 10-minute walk of Mackinaw City Ferry Terminal and Lake Huron. .This beach hotel is 3.2 mi (5.1 km) from Lake Michigan and 3.6 mi (5.8 km) from Headlands International Dark Sky Park.

What's nearby

  • Mackinaw City Ferry Terminal - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Mackinaw City Dock - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Mackinaw Bridge Museum - 18 min walk - 1.5 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 - ‬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

On private beach with indoor pool, near Mackinaw City Ferry Terminal
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.

An indoor pool and a hot tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a private beach.

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

Make yourself at home in one of the 71 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Rooms have private balconies or patios. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms feature shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.
Head down to the water and enjoy a day at the private beach, or take advantage of other recreational amenities including an indoor pool and a hot tub. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, wedding services, and a fireplace in the lobby.
Featured amenities include a business center, laundry facilities, and an elevator. Planning an event in Mackinaw City? This hotel has 5000 square feet (465 square meters) of space consisting of a conference center and 2 meeting rooms. A ferry terminal shuttle is provided at no charge, and free self parking is available onsite.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

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

Things to do

  • Hot tub
  • Indoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 2 meeting rooms
  • Business centre
  • Computer station
  • Conference centre (5,000 square foot of space)

Outdoors

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Firepit
  • On a private beach
  • On the bay
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers

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
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 1 building
  • 4 floors
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2010
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Reception hall
  • Smoke-free property
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

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

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
5 children, up to the age of 17 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

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

We should mention

Pool access available from 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM
A car is not required for transportation to and from this property

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
Mackinaw Beach & Bay Inn & Suites Hotel Mackinaw City

Mackinaw Beach & Bay Inn & Suites Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 448 out of 1017 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 297 out of 1017 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 168 out of 1017 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 57 out of 1017 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 47 out of 1017 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

margaret charland

Travelled with family
Walls are very thin. Could hear people in other bathrooms. Power went out in part of room. Beach was dirty.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Carol, Dodge

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Bed was comfortable & room and bathroom where clean. Staff was fantastic! Other guests were loud & disrespectful making the beach their own private family reunion for over 20 people right outside our balcony. Hotel really needed maintenance, in the rooms, outside & pool area.
Vent in our room
Tiles in our room missing
Didn’t use the hot tub because of how dirty it was
Large group right outside our balcony having a family reunion. So loud & disrespectful of ours we couldn’t even go out & enjoy on balcony
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Mayra

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Jeanette

Travelled with family
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
No smoke detectors, beach area dirty, loud people in hall, late at night and early in morning. No extra toilet paper. Staff was great!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a great vacation
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Malak

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

DANA, hickory

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joe

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

8/10 Good

Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Beautiful lobby with welcoming staff. Rooms are a bit outdated but very large. Balcony facing water for all rooms is a plus. Too bad others staying here weren’t more considerate with leaving garbage and belongings all over beach area every night.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin

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

8/10 Good

Jasmine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

JENNIFER

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Liked waterfront views
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Lissed

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities
The tv didn’t work.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Never been here before. Will stay again nice big rooms
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Edward

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, walkable to ferry. Shopping nearby, restaurants nearby. Loved the rooms with beds in separate rooms between bathroom. Great view of lake and Mackinac bridge.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

rita

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Jason

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

wonderful stay experience

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Pallavi

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kerry

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was my second stay at this hotel. I love the location of shops and dining from here, and The beach is great.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Angela

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Jessica

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

Good hotel for a stay in Mackinaw City

We stayed here for one night and it was great for our family. Loved the balcony off of our room to see the bay and islands. Our room seemed somewhat updated but also needed some additional updates or repairs (e.g., rusty air vents, some of the counter top was broken off), but otherwise suited our family.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alicia

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beach front
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Don

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

10/10 Excellent

heather l, Saint augustine

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hotel room had a wonderful view over the water right outside our room.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025