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Great Lakes Inn Mackinaw City

Mackinaw City - MI · United States

150 Old U.S. 31View location

6.2/10Good1,002 Reviews
Cleanliness6.2/106.2
Service7.0/107.0
Comfort6.0/106.0
Condition5.6/105.6
Location7.8/107.8
Neighborhood7.8/107.8
Amenities5.6/105.6
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About Great Lakes Inn Mackinaw City

This Mackinaw City motel is 1 mile from historic Fort Michillimakinac and the Mackinaw Bridge. The motel has an indoor pool, outdoor pool and sun deck. All rooms have free Wi-Fi. Great Lakes Inn Mackinaw City rooms include a microwave and refrigerator.

Rooms are also equipped with cable TV and a coffee maker. All rooms are fully nonsmoking. Coffee, donuts and muffins are provided to all guests as part of a complimentary continental breakfast at Mackinaw City Great Lakes Inn.

The motel offers discounts to area ferry lines, restaurants and and shops at the front desk. The motel also features a playground. The Great Lakes is within a 5-minute walk of Edgewater Beach. The Kewadin Casino is 11 miles from the motel.

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With a stay at Great Lakes Inn in Mackinaw City, you'll be within a 10-minute walk of Mackinaw City Ferry Terminal and Lake Huron. This family-friendly motel is 3.1 mi (4.9 km) from Lake Michigan and 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Edgewater Beach.

Make yourself at home in one of the 46 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Cable television is provided for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and complimentary newspapers, as well as phones with free local calls.

Featured amenities include express check-in, express check-out, and a 24-hour front desk. A ferry terminal shuttle is provided at no charge, and free self parking is available onsite.

Popular amenities

Parking available
Concierge
Laundry
Entertainment
Non-smoking
Banquet facilities
Transportation services
Accessible facilities

Check-in and check-out

Check-in from 4:00 PM
Check-in until midnight
Check-out until 11:00 AM
Minimum check-in age 21

Hotel policies

No rollaway/extra beds available No cribs (infant beds) available No elevators Professional property host/manager Pets allowed Only dogs are allowed Service animals are allowed Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

Cleaning and safety

Sanitization
Contactless check-out is available
Essential Travel
Essential workers only - NO

Important information

  • You need to know
    • Children 16 years old and younger stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.
    • Contactless check-out is available.
  • Special Instructions
    Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.
  • Instructions
    • 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
    • Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
    • 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
  • Minimal age
    21
  • Optional fees
    • Pet fee: USD 30 per pet, per day
    • Service animals are exempt from fees
    • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of USD 3

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

  • Spoken Language

    German

    English

    Romanian

Nearby attractions

Edgewater Beach 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
Mackinaw City Ferry Terminal 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
Edgewater Beach 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
Lake Huron 0.7 km / 0.4 mi
Animal Tracks Adventure Golf 1.1 km / 0.7 mi
Mackinaw Crossings 1.1 km / 0.7 mi
Mackinaw City Trailhead 1.2 km / 0.8 mi
Mackinaw Manor Haunted Mansion 1.2 km / 0.8 mi
Mackinaw City Dock 1.3 km / 0.8 mi
Mackinaw Bridge Museum 1.5 km / 0.9 mi
Shepler's Mackinac Island Ferry 1.6 km / 1 mi
Wawatam Park 1.6 km / 1 mi
Icebreaker Mackinaw Maritime Museum 1.6 km / 1 mi
Fort Michilimackinac State Historic Park 2.1 km / 1.3 mi
Old Mackinac Point Lighthouse 2.2 km / 1.4 mi

Hotel facilities & services

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  • Total number of rooms: 46
  • hotel
  • Wheelchair-accessible
  • Car park
  • 24-hour reception
  • Check-in hour
  • Check-out hour
  • Wi-fi
  • Laundry service
  • Multilingual staff
  • Hotel safe
  • Garden
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  • Terrace
  • Meeting room
  • Indoor freshwater pool
  • Outdoor freshwater pool
  • Children playground
  • Picnic
  • Non-smoking establishment
  • Minimum check-in age: 21
Meal plans

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  • DOUBLE TWO DOUBLE BEDSDOUBLE • TWO DOUBLE BEDSDBL.2D

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    DOUBLE TWO DOUBLE BEDS

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    TWO DOUBLE BEDS

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    Room code: DBL.2D

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  • DOUBLE Accessible-Queen Size BedDOUBLE • Accessible-Queen Size BedDBL.H6-QN

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    DOUBLE Accessible-Queen Size Bed

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    Accessible-Queen Size Bed

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    Room code: DBL.H6-QN

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  • DOUBLE Accessible-Two Queen BedsDOUBLE • Accessible-Two Queen BedsDBL.H6-2Q

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    DOUBLE Accessible-Two Queen Beds

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    Accessible-Two Queen Beds

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    Room code: DBL.H6-2Q

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  • DOUBLE KING SIZE BEDDOUBLE • KING SIZE BEDDBL.KG

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    DOUBLE KING SIZE BED

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    KING SIZE BED

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    Room code: DBL.KG

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  • QUADRUPLE WITH DOUBLE BEDQUADRUPLE • WITH DOUBLE BEDQUA.DB

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    QUADRUPLE WITH DOUBLE BED

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    WITH DOUBLE BED

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    Room code: QUA.DB

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  • DOUBLE STANDARDDOUBLE • STANDARDDBL.ST

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    DOUBLE STANDARD

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    STANDARD

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    Room code: DBL.ST

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  • SUITE DELUXESUITE • DELUXESUI.DX

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    SUITE DELUXE

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    DELUXE

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    Room code: SUI.DX

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  • DOUBLE KING BED WITH JACUZZIDOUBLE • KING BED WITH JACUZZIDBL.JA-KG

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    DOUBLE KING BED WITH JACUZZI

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    KING BED WITH JACUZZI

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    Room code: DBL.JA-KG

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  • DOUBLE QUEEN SIZE BEDDOUBLE • QUEEN SIZE BEDDBL.QN

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    DOUBLE QUEEN SIZE BED

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    QUEEN SIZE BED

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    Room code: DBL.QN

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  • DOUBLE Accessible KING SIZE BEDDOUBLE • Accessible KING SIZE BEDDBL.H6-KG

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    DOUBLE Accessible KING SIZE BED

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    Accessible KING SIZE BED

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    Room code: DBL.H6-KG

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  • QUADRUPLE AccessibleQUADRUPLE • AccessibleQUA.H6

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    QUADRUPLE Accessible

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    Room code: QUA.H6

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  • QUADRUPLE QUEEN BED NON SMOKINGQUADRUPLE • QUEEN BED NON SMOKINGQUA.NM-QN

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    Great Lakes Inn Mackinaw City

    QUADRUPLE QUEEN BED NON SMOKING

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    QUEEN BED NON SMOKING

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    Room code: QUA.NM-QN

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  • DOUBLE AccessibleDOUBLE • AccessibleDBL.H6

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    DOUBLE Accessible

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    DOUBLE
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    Accessible

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    Room code: DBL.H6

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  • FAMILY ROOM TWO DOUBLE BEDSFAMILY ROOM • TWO DOUBLE BEDSFAM.2D

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    Great Lakes Inn Mackinaw City

    FAMILY ROOM TWO DOUBLE BEDS

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    Guests: 1–8 • Adults: max. 8 • Children: max. 5
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    FAMILY ROOM
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    TWO DOUBLE BEDS

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    Room code: FAM.2D

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  • DOUBLE TWO QUEEN BEDSDOUBLE • TWO QUEEN BEDSDBL.2Q

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    Great Lakes Inn Mackinaw City

    DOUBLE TWO QUEEN BEDS

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    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
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    DOUBLE
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    TWO QUEEN BEDS

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    Room code: DBL.2Q

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Guest reviews

What other guests saying about Great Lakes Inn Mackinaw City

6.2
Good
1,002 Reviews
Cleanliness
6.2 /10
Service
7.0 /10
Comfort
6.0 /10
Condition
5.6 /10
Location
7.8 /10
Neighborhood
7.8 /10
Amenities
5.6 /10
100 reviews shown
6/10
Pleasant
15 Jul 2026
Casie
They are great for an overnight stay and not planning to stay in the room other than to sleep. Although outdated, the room was clean, the sheets smelled clean, no evidence of pests ( bed bugs, roaches, mice ) so that was good. Half the outlets in the room did not work though.
The exterior was kinda yuck, the outside pool was definitely not in working condition. I assume the row of motels was owned by the same person, because the other properties’ pools were open for us to use. Overall it was ok.
Family_with_children
8/10
Excellent
12 Jul 2026
Pear Niadel
The staff were nice. It’s good they have 24hr check in. You have to check in at Thunderbird which is the motel/inn next to it but it’s just right beside the property. Good for the price especially if you would be put most of the day. Close to the port which is very convenient.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
10 Jul 2026
Christon
This hotel was recently purchased by the owners of the other hotels in immediate vicinity, and it was in the process of being repainted and renovated. The room we stayed in was pretty clean and had what we needed, but it was definitely outdated. I know they are in the process of doing that. Unfortunately, due to the renovations, they did not offer breakfast, but they did give us buy one get one free coupons for a local restaurant. We were satisfied with our stay.
Family
10/10
Exceptional
06 Jul 2026
Diane
Office is next door hotel
Partner
8/10
Excellent
05 Jul 2026
Anuj
The check in area/staff is common for few hotels together, thunderbird, Great lakes and Budget Inn, I believe. For multi-night stay, the room service was on demand only.

Good - In small room, they made a small refrigerator, microwave, iron fit in.
Not so good - Toilets, Horrible TV size, maybe 21\" Monitor or so,
Bad - Pools were not thoroughly cleaned, just okay.

Also this is nothing negative but there is no breakfast option.
But if this place is booked for primarily a place holder / sleep over to go to Macinac Island, then its okay.
Friends_and_family Family
2/10
Poor
05 Jul 2026
Kat
Nasty and no lobby for the actual inn you had to walk to the neighboring inn to sign inn. Trashy people and nastiness mildew I have ever smelt even Gain Febreze couldnt mask it. Bathroom was GROSS no light cover (sketchy) nasty stain in tub. everything felt moist. Bedding didnt even crawl under no way carpeting felt disgusting. Never again and neighbors abovr us ran and stomped all night. no way would i touch the pool w floaties from spit or something n no water in the jacuzzi but lots of dirt and stains. room had no air flow w the pool making it feel like a warm sess swamp. ick
Family_with_children
6/10
Pleasant
05 Jul 2026
Noemi
Staff was amazing but room can use some updates.
6/10
Pleasant
01 Jul 2026
James
These are not complaints but low-grade concerns for consideration by management. Check in was cumbersome, as this company operates four properties and check ins are conducted at only one. No WiFi, although not a deal breaker, was inconvenient. We were there on a Monday evening... maybe 5 other vehicles in the lot, but guests were placed in sequential rooms. Maybe it was more efficient for the housekeeper in the morning? BUT, noisy neighbors when we could have easily been separated by an empty was an unpleasant touch. Otherwise, it was fine for one night.
Pet
8/10
Excellent
01 Jul 2026
Wendy
The location of this property was great for us as we didn’t want to be in town, and it was a super quick walk to the ferry to go to the island. There is great lake viewing from your room, although it Is not completely unobstructed.

The staff were pleasant upon check-in and departure. At the time we were there, we had to check in at the hotel next door. Not a problem as they had signs, and it was right there.

The room was clean enough and the linens were sufficient. Extra shampoo and conditioner were available at the front desk upon request. Please note that there are no elevators.

As far as amenities, there were none that I am aware of. The outdoor pool was not filled and breakfast was not provided. I did note upon checkout that discounted ferry tickets are available at the front desk, but I’m unsure of the amount of savings.

We would stay here again.
Friends_and_family Family
4/10
Poor
01 Jul 2026
Patricia
The building is dated and in need of repair/updates. Other guests were loud. Banging on walls, slamming doors, and yelling until 4 am.
Friends
2/10
Poor
30 Jun 2026
Verified traveler
The room was ok had a very bad smell to it. The bed were maid with new sheets but they use a flat sheet as the bottom sheet. You can tell the room was cleaned to a point but not very good.
Family
8/10
Excellent
28 Jun 2026
Kristin
Easy check-in, though not being able to check in until 4pm was unfortunate. Staff was mostly friendly and helpful. Room was clean but towels had stains on them but clearly washed/clean. Not very wheelchair friendly/accessible but we made due. Parking available right outside out room was nice. The door was missing the latch which was really odd and hopefully only temporary and not that way in every room. Room 110.
Friends_and_family Family
6/10
Pleasant
27 Jun 2026
Jay
This was a low priced motel. Check in was next door which was a very short walk at Thunderbird motel. The gal who checked us in was wonderful. As far as the room you get what you pay for. The room was clean. There was some mold around the tub in the bathroom but other than that it was very clean. There was a small frig that froze half our things. The bed was very comfortable although the walls were thin enough to hear our neighbors snore. Be prepared for no internet. Breakfast was not served here but we were given buy one get one free coupons to an excellent restaurant.
Partner
6/10
Pleasant
26 Jun 2026
Caia
The WiFi signal was so weak, my phone just used 5G the entire time.
Family
6/10
Pleasant
20 Jun 2026
Stacey
The rooms are very dated but were clean enough. There was no breakfast as advertised. Both of our pools were empty but we were told we could use the one next door. If you want a warm shower you better get up early, otherwise you get a cold shower. We did have free access to the water parks in the area, which was nice. The price and location were great.
Family_with_children
2/10
Poor
14 Jun 2026
Kaylee
Make sure you book by day. There’s no phones in the room so you have to walk to the lobby. Staff is very sassy and if you book and something comes up don’t bother asking for a refund because even though it is not posted anywhere you have to give a 72 hour notice or you don’t get your money back.
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
11 Jun 2026
david
Just what I needed for this trip. I was in need of a clean, quiet and basic motel room. This hit all the buttons and was perfect. Would stay again.
Self
6/10
Pleasant
11 Jun 2026
HILARY
Staff were nice, especially the front desk manager. The bedroom was okay, not modern at all. Air conditioning worked sometimes. Close to downtown, good location.
Friends
10/10
Exceptional
07 Jun 2026
Donald
My door didn't shut went down talked to the office and they put me in another room and the upgraded me
Self
2/10
Poor
07 Jun 2026
Ashley
Misleading the pictures does not match that hotel and wifi was not working
Friends_and_family Friends
2/10
Poor
04 Jun 2026
gavin
This place is disgusting! Absolutely foul, there is black mold behind peeling wallpaper, room smelt of mildew and mold, wifi didnt work, the pool wasnt up and the pool they sent us to the paint was peeling and sticking to us. I will never stay here again. Leighios disappoint once again.
Pet
4/10
Poor
01 Jun 2026
sima
The toilet was too small and inconvenient.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
26 May 2026
Adarsh
We were initially concerned after reading several negative Google reviews and had certain expectations about the service. However, we were pleasantly surprised by our experience. The rooms were neat, clean, and well-equipped with amenities, and the overall service was good. Great job by the team.
Family_with_children
4/10
Poor
18 May 2026
Darald
We had to go to the property next door to sign in and get our key. The place is old and dingy. Lots of opportunities here. Only a handful of rooms were being used but it was quite noisy. Someone was pushing or pulling the laundry cart down the side walk at 10:30 or 11. Very loud- woke me up. Won’t be staying here again. We will avoid Mackinaw City from now on.
Partner
4/10
Poor
21 Oct 2025
Brett Mackenzie
Our shower was not working properly in our room so we called the front desk and she said she would send someone over. A long time passed and no one ever came so I walked over and she said she called them to come. We were exhausted and wanted to shower and get in bed. Finally we just asked for a new room. She moved us rooms! The walk was very convenient to Arnold Co to take the ferry over to the island!
Leisure Family
2/10
Poor
20 Oct 2025
Robin
Outdated heat & AC units. Door would not lock. Had to lift door for it to align to lock. Very noisy. Car alarm going off at 4am. Could hear people all hours of the night.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
16 Oct 2025
paul
I guess for what I paid is what u get. Place advertised having pool and hot tub no such thing hot tub no working. In door pool dirty Tv in room was smaller then advertised.
Self
10/10
Exceptional
16 Oct 2025
Christine
Rooms are clean and comfortable. Great place to stay at a reasonable price.
4/10
Poor
13 Oct 2025
Laurie
I booked a handicap room and the toilet looked like it for for a child not to mention it moved when you sat down. when I went to check in you actually have to go to another hotel to do that and it seemed like a high price for a hotel that is less than mediocre
Leisure Family
2/10
Poor
12 Oct 2025
Diane
Stay away ! This property has BUGS ! We went to the office for a full refund and wanted to stay at a different motel far far away from this place. They would not issue a refund, but simply offered us another nights stay at another motel they also managed. After inspecting the other room, we found it to be satisfactory but sadly at 1 AM. Someone tried to open our motel door. Thank the good Lord we had the security lock on.
Leisure Pet
4/10
Poor
11 Oct 2025
William
It was not soothing
Partner
8/10
Excellent
06 Oct 2025
mary
did not use
Leisure Family
2/10
Poor
26 Sep 2025
Robert
Left over food in fridge. Sink is dirty and bugs in it. Floor not vacuumed. Off putting smell in room. The room is nothing like the pictures showed. Had to go to hotel next door to check in. Probably one of the worst places I gave stayed.
Leisure Family
8/10
Excellent
22 Sep 2025
Jennifer
The building is old. Our room was large. The beds were ok.. the t.v. and cable signal was bad. We had to unplug the server a few times to get signal back and the t.v. was fuzzy. The lamps were in bad shape and old. The carpet was horrible. I never went bare foot and I instructed my husband and daughter to do the same. It smelled of over powering cleaning product and urine so much that we had to keep our window open the entire time. The shower curtain was so long that a good 6 inches of it layed in the tub while showering and it would not stay shut because it was on a curved downward rod which made the corners slide down to the middle. The water pressure was painfully strong. My husband and daughter bought swim suits from a walmart to go swimming and that lasted about 10 mins because she was terrified of all the spiders floating down from the ceiling of the enclosed pool and landing in the water. My husband said there were AT LEAST 15 to 20 that he tried scooping out just in the corner of the pool he was in. Front desk was super nice, but we had to check into the property next door which made me feel a bit weary that we were on some abandoned second thought property. Housekeeping was very kind also. It was $144 plus $25 for my dog. So it did what it needed for the 2 nights we were visiting my mom, who is a local. I chose this hotel simply because a different one that had higher stars had bed bugs earlier in the season. This one, after close inspection, DID NOT.
Leisure Pet
8/10
Excellent
22 Sep 2025
Robert
Pool sucked hot tub had to go to starlight no breakfast no Wi-Fi staff was very friendly
Leisure Family_with_children
2/10
Poor
18 Sep 2025
jerry
woman at the counter was nice. when i got to the room and slept i woke up and there were bedbugs in the sheets. i pulled off the covers and tried to sleep in the middle of the bed. got 3 hours sleep maybe. room was nice but bedbugs everywhere
10/10
Exceptional
16 Sep 2025
Jack
Clean descent room
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
14 Sep 2025
Dorothy
It was nice and quiet
Leisure Family
8/10
Excellent
14 Sep 2025
Jodi
It was convenient for what we needed. Only needed somewhere to sleep.
Leisure Family
2/10
Poor
08 Sep 2025
Rivers
Room was dirty, hotel had bed bugs, the front desk person was snobby
Business_and_leisure Pet
10/10
Exceptional
07 Sep 2025
Ed

Worth staying!

Really nice clean room. Would be happy to stay again. Heat and air worked well and the appliances all functioned appropriately for room 207.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
07 Sep 2025
Ioana
Clean and nice.
Leisure Family
6/10
Pleasant
02 Sep 2025
Rose

Look elsewhere if you want rest

Our stay at this hotel was underwhelming, to say the least. Despite requesting early check-in, our request was not honored, and there was minimal communication or transparency around the delay. The one bright spot was a gentleman at the front desk who was responsive, provided updates on our room status, and genuinely tried to make things right — his effort is the only reason this isn't a lower rating.
Unfortunately, the rest of the experience fell flat. The beds were extremely uncomfortable, making it difficult to get a good night's sleep. The room had a very small television that couldn’t be viewed from both beds, which was inconvenient.
Outside the property, there was an excessive number of spiders, which made sitting or walking outside unpleasant.
To top things off, a member of our group became sick during the stay, and when we attempted to clean up, the housekeeper was not only unhelpful but also rude and disrespectful — not the kind of treatment you'd expect in a situation where some empathy would go a long way.
Overall, I would give this stay a 4/10. Poor communication, uncomfortable accommodations, and a lack of professionalism from staff (with one exception) made this a stay we wouldn’t choose to repeat.
Friends_and_family Family
6/10
Pleasant
02 Sep 2025
melissa

W

I booked a room with 2 queen beds and got 2 full beds. My kids were fighting all night
Friends_and_family Family
4/10
Poor
01 Sep 2025
maria
They never bring a new fringe to our room we end up buying ice for our food
Family
4/10
Poor
01 Sep 2025
Laura
Great staff , they were great at helping and supporting our needs.. unfortunately the place was pretty dirty , not a great place to stay. But in a pinch it’s cheap enough!
Leisure Family
6/10
Pleasant
01 Sep 2025
Akshay
Good place to crash for a night without much expectations
Leisure Friends
4/10
Poor
31 Aug 2025
erik
Thought that i had paid a pet deposit when using expedia then had to pay when i arrived. Pools are out of order for maintenance and look like they have been for some time. Not all of the pictures on the website are of thos hotel. Could have had a hotel of thos caliber for $200 cheaper. 32\" tv advertised. Tv os only 32\"
Leisure Pet
6/10
Pleasant
30 Aug 2025
Brittany
Run down, no front desk help. But for the price it was worth it.
2/10
Poor
27 Aug 2025
Beverly

Don’t even think about it

We booked short notice, less than 24hrs. Arrived at property and the lobby was closed, pool and hot tub were closed. Did not even look like it was open . We tried to cancel but they would not give us a refund. We ended up eating the fees and going to a different location
2/10
Poor
24 Aug 2025
Brian Gorman
Very old and dirty. Will never be back and i will Never recommend this place to anyone
2/10
Poor
24 Aug 2025
Geoffrey

Didn't stay for the 2nd night.

No desk service, it was next door at the Thunderbird Motel. The room was modest, but the odor of disinfectant spray was upsetting. The beds were of minimal comfort. We were touring all day and returned after 9 pm to find no cleaning had been done and we would be sharing a towel in the morning. The odor was still disturbing. We booked a room at another hotel.
Partner
4/10
Poor
24 Aug 2025
Erica
The room had an awful moldy stinky smell. The TV remote didn’t work. The light in the bathroom didn’t turn off. The AC unit makes this awful high pitch screeching noise. The pool water was from a hose coming from another room in the building.The bed felt like cement and the pillows were as thin as paper. I’ll never be back!
Leisure Partner
4/10
Poor
23 Aug 2025
John
Property has no office had to go to different property to check in..
Rooms are dated but clean.
Pool and hotub are inoperable and dirty.
Outside pool hasnt been opened or clean in a long time..
Website offers continental breakfast..But...
Was offered a half off coupon for a local restaurant...
Very misleading on Expedia...
Family
8/10
Excellent
22 Aug 2025
Richard
Nice clean place needs coffee and breakfast
Leisure Family_with_children
4/10
Poor
20 Aug 2025
Harold
Better swimming area
6/10
Pleasant
20 Aug 2025
Verified traveler
Smells horrible in room. First room they gave us was still dirty. Pool was good but cold. Hot water took forever to get hot and no pressure. Beds not very comfortable.
Friends_and_family Family
2/10
Poor
18 Aug 2025
Shilpa
No wifi in room, bad service.
Even after complain no response from reception
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
17 Aug 2025
Anna
Great spot to crash, great sleep and convenient on road trip
4/10
Poor
16 Aug 2025
Mary
It's the cheapest rate in the area, so if you don't have high expectations, it works - the lady checking people in was super nice - I did have to go to a separate location to check in, which I thought was weird - also did not have any toilet paper in my room😑 but you get what you pay for and the price was right - room I got was a bit smelly
Leisure Family_with_children
6/10
Pleasant
13 Aug 2025
Verified traveler

Decent Stay

I have stayed at this hotel a few other times and had a good experience. However, this time was different. The front desk staff was helpful and friendly.
When I arrived at the hotel, there was a sign on the door to check in at the hotel next door. I learned the hotel had recently been sold. I have stayed at other hotels owned by the same group, so I was disappointed to hear this hotel was now owned by them.
The room itself was clean, but worn and dated. The handle on the toilet had to be held down in order to flush. The water pressure was low in shower and sink. The bed was not all that comfortable. I used the AC for most of my stay as it was pretty humid and hot outside. It seemed to make the room a little clammy. The hand towel I used never seemed to dry and the pillow always seemed a little moist.
Overall, it was a decent stay for the price.
Self
6/10
Pleasant
12 Aug 2025
Verified traveler

They checked me into an unmade room!

Don’t stay here! They checked me into a DIRTY ROOM… as in, not cleaned since the last person had stayed there. Bed unmade. Trash still in the wastebasket. And as I waited in the lobby for them to fix the problem, another woman was there who had been checked into a room WITH SOMEONE ELSE IN IT! They eventually put me in another room that was mediocre at best, and then, the next morning, someone threw the remains of their chicken dinner in front of my door. Gross. Although the guys working in reception were really nice, the manager was not. I tried to talk to her more than once and was told she wasn’t available and would call me. She didn’t. When I finally reached her, she said they would give me no money back despite what happened.
8/10
Excellent
12 Aug 2025
John
Very comfortable. Close to downtown.
Leisure Friends
8/10
Excellent
12 Aug 2025
Glady
It’s close to the ferry dock & downtown. Other than people sitting outside of their rooms smoking, and having cigarette smoke hovering around m, it was an OK hotel.
Leisure Friends
6/10
Pleasant
10 Aug 2025
Angela
We booked a night at the Great Lakes Inn as a cheap place to sleep before taking the ferry to Mackinac Island. When we checked in (which took place at the Thunderbird Inn immediately next door), the staff offered us a king bed at the Thunderbird rather than the two queen beds we had booked at Great Lakes. We asked which property was better and the person at the desk indicated the Thunderbird was, possibly quite significantly by the look he gave us. We had to sign a paper stating we were okay with being moved from the original property. The room was okay for what this place was - the AC was off when we came in and it was really hot, but once we turned it on, it cooled off fairly quickly. We both used the shower and the water was hot and pressure was good. I did walk around barefoot on the floor a little bit and my feet were filthy, so that was a bit disconcerting. We also had a few noise issues when we first tried to go to bed (like someone ran by knocking on doors). To sum it up, I really hope I don't have to stay here again, but it was OK all things considered.
8/10
Excellent
10 Aug 2025
Shannon
Not a bad little spot for a weekend getaway
Leisure Family
4/10
Poor
09 Aug 2025
Katherine
Had to change entire hotel along with several other guests because of bed bugs. Sheets had blood stains on every bed and some pillow cases-didn’t look like they had cleaned them. Neither t.v worked. Luckily we were only staying one night
Leisure Family
4/10
Poor
06 Aug 2025
Thomas
property run down, room was worn out tiles missing from floor, walls dirty, carpet worn out and dirty with stains. I would avoid this property
8/10
Excellent
06 Aug 2025
James
Great Lakes Inn is in a convenient location by I 75 in Mackinac City. Close to shopping, food, attractions, ferries and water. Our room was very clean but the TV and refrigerator were smaller than most in other accommodations. The WiFi signal was slow, in room phone was outdated and the beds were not very comfortable. Except for the fireworks noise and when other guests were checking into the surrounding rooms after a long day, it was quiet. Overall, we had a pleasant few days at this motel and sightseeing the surrounding area.
Business_and_leisure Partner
4/10
Poor
06 Aug 2025
Sherill
Very dirty, run down, stinky, not able to use hot tub or pool pool
Leisure Family
2/10
Poor
04 Aug 2025
tammie
Not so good, bed ; hot shower was a cold shower, maybe like warm.
No breakfast offered
Friends_and_family Family
8/10
Excellent
03 Aug 2025
Thomas

Poor training

The hotel clerk told me room number 505. I spent time driving around looking for it! Couldn’t find it so I called front desk! I was directed to the corporate call center and they gave me their number. Well she wrote it down wrong shoulda been 105!! Not good!!! Just think what would’ve happened if I came back when it was dark!
Self
10/10
Exceptional
01 Aug 2025
Daniel
Very good staff
4/10
Poor
29 Jul 2025
Ramana
List of items to be addressed:
1)Property needs lots of maintenance as the bathroom shower knob was not working.
2) Light Bulb not working.
3) Door latch was not working to close the door.
4) Internet did not work for the 2 nights we stayed there.
5) Could not reach the front desk as it is located in the next building.
6) Remote did not work.
7) Floor Carpet was a dull black shade, and some insects were seen flying in the room.

I definitely won't be staying there again. The front desk staff were polite and tried to help but the problem is with the infrastructure and facility. Only 2G internet available and that too did not connect.
Leisure Family
2/10
Poor
27 Jul 2025
Nancy
By far the worse hotel room I have ever stayed in. The room stunk and it was filthy. The lock latch on the door was broken, bedding was stained, my daughter’s white socks were gray w/in minutes of walking on the floor, neither TV nor phone worked, outlets were so loose anything plugged in fell right out. The bathroom had a big spider in the corner behind the door (who had obviously taken up residence there quite some time ago based on its size and the size and its collections in the web) so clearly that space had not been cleaned, there were also crumbs of god knows what behind the bathroom door. It was so bad that my children and I couldn’t stand the thought of staying there another night so we left after one. When Expedia reached out to the hotel to request a refund for the night not spent there, they refused. I get that there are rules and restrictions re: reservations but there is no way they are not aware of the state of their establishment and it’s absolutely disgraceful that they would deny a refund to a customer who left because of the poor conditions of the room. I have been compensated at other hotels for far less disturbing concerns w/out issue. Shame on the management there for being so money hungry (I’m sure they reaped the benefit of some other poor, unknowing customer paying for the room the same night I also did) that the concerns of a customer don’t matter. I will say the two men at the front desk were very friendly at check in.
Leisure Family
2/10
Poor
27 Jul 2025
Christopher
The Wi-Fi was non existent. When we left we found old to go container under the bed that was moldy. The sink leaked so the floor was wet by the sink all the time. The price was good and the people were nice, that was about the only thing good I can say.
Leisure Family_with_children
10/10
Exceptional
27 Jul 2025
Brent
Your choice of swimming pools outdoor or indoor low water pressure and drainage was slow other then that the bed was comfortably got a real good night sleep
Leisure Self
4/10
Poor
20 Jul 2025
Nicole
we found medication bottle on our room, grapes behind a bench molded it was disgusting in the room
6/10
Pleasant
20 Jul 2025
Pamela
Check in was a nightmare! We had to check-in at the hotel around the corner, which was also checking in three other properties in the pouring rain. 2 people checking in about 40 people. The staff did the best they could, but who does this? Also, when we finally got to our room it was still occupied by the previous people.
4/10
Poor
08 Jul 2025
Sebastian
We stayed at this property over the 4th of July weekend and paid $250 per night, which is extremely high given the overall condition and experience. While we didn’t expect luxury accommodations from a motel, we did expect basic cleanliness and service—which were unfortunately lacking.

The room was outdated and not well maintained, with visible dirt and wear. We stayed for two nights and had to take out our own trash, as no housekeeping service was provided. That alone was disappointing, especially for the price.

Additionally, the motel advertises free breakfast included with the stay, but when we inquired, we were told they don’t actually offer breakfast. Instead, we were given coupons for nearby restaurants to get a small discount—this felt misleading and unprofessional.

Overall, this stay did not meet expectations and offered poor value for the price. We would not stay here again and do not recommend it to others.
Leisure Family
8/10
Excellent
08 Jul 2025
Joseph
The room was clean, but tired.
Good location, view and value.
Walk to ferry and brew pub.
Leisure Partner
2/10
Poor
04 Jul 2025
Markus
Listed Amenities like the pool or free WiFi are not available. Had to walk next door to check in.
Leisure Family
6/10
Pleasant
28 Jun 2025
JEAN
The pools and hot tub I are empty . No options were given. Had to check in at another hotel? Place is old and run down. Found used coffee pod in the coffee maker so I know it wasn’t cleaned.
Leisure Partner
4/10
Poor
24 Jun 2025
Trent
Same owner over multiple properties. Had to go next door hotel to check in/see front desk. Also have to go to the next door property to use a (run down, ugly, plants growing inside) pool. Property is not cared for in a professional manner. Seems short staffed and abandoned. The front desk did let us know we get into two local 'waterparks' with our stay. I took my kids to both, both were run down, broken down water slides, and excessive mold and smells. Do not recommend staying unless you have very very low expectations.
Leisure Family
2/10
Poor
23 Jun 2025
Brenda
I did not like the hotel we had bugs in our room. The room was stinky, they advertised a pool and got on their website, but the didn't have neither one. I got bit but a spider in the room the water in the shower was cold it wouldn't get hot. I will not be staying there again I do not recommend this hotel to anyone
Leisure Family_with_children
2/10
Poor
16 Jun 2025
Patricia
Dirty broken beds. Room never cleaned. No front desk had to go to next property. No pool had to go next door. Totally misrepresented would never go again.
Leisure Family
4/10
Poor
09 Jun 2025
Tom
This was one of the worst places I have stayed in a long time. I travel a bunch. This place was embarrassing. If my wife was with she would have never stayed. Everything was old and there were spiders. I should have done more research and had no idea.
Self
6/10
Pleasant
26 May 2025
Joshua
Motel is out of date and old. Needs some old for sure.
Leisure Family
4/10
Poor
25 May 2025
Rose
I booked and paid for an upgrade room. At check in what was provided was a standard (smaller) room. The wifi at the property is non-functional. The office is not operational and the registration process occurs at an adjacent property. Won't be staying here again.
Leisure Family
6/10
Pleasant
02 Jan 2025
Jennifer
I think the outdatedness made it feel less clean. Heat worked great.

Will stay again.
Leisure Family
6/10
Pleasant
15 Oct 2024
Koral
great place to stay to save money on your trip. clean is all I cared about, and it was clean.
Leisure Partner
6/10
Pleasant
11 Oct 2024
Charles
Room was ..meh? Didnt pay much so didnt expect too much. Deodorizer in room was too strong. Towels seemed dollar store...little rough. Took forever to get warm water for shower.
Self
6/10
Pleasant
30 Sep 2024
Kimberly
Close to ferry and all the shops and restaurants. Good location
Leisure Partner
2/10
Poor
25 Sep 2024
Teal
Do not stay at this hotel. There were black widow nests in the room and dead bugs. I’ve tried to get a refund but have been ignored by management. It was uninhabitable and a health concern.
Leisure Family
4/10
Poor
24 Sep 2024
Christin
It’s hard to write a review , as when we arrived to the property .. it was closed . They sent us to a different hotel . Was bummed that the new place didn’t have a hot tub . Pool was very dirty . I guess you get what you pay for so I wasn’t that disappointed.
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
22 Sep 2024
Eugene
Quiet clean. Pleasant stay. Reasonable price.
Partner
6/10
Pleasant
22 Sep 2024
Paul
Reservation was for Great Lakes was told to go to another motel. Got to room no microwave as was listed on part of room I reserved plus had no hot tub as was listed was switched to a upgraded room which had microwave Couldn’t use shower because handle was broke
Self
6/10
Pleasant
15 Sep 2024
Bob
Warm water..not hot. Breakfast was at another motel down the road. Juice machine was not working. Milk and yogurt fridge was not even cool. Room was clean. Ac worked well. I got what I paid for but won't go back .
Leisure Family
4/10
Poor
13 Sep 2024
larry
room did not meet expectations
Leisure Family
8/10
Excellent
26 Aug 2024
Douglas

One night

We were there just for one night, before going out to Mackinac Island. Very satisfied with the room.
Partner

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Great Lakes Inn Mackinaw City
150 Old U.S. 31, Mackinaw City, United States

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