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Bayside Hotel of Mackinac

Mackinaw City - MI · United States

S Huron Ave, 726View location

6.8/10Good1,001 Reviews
Cleanliness6.8/106.8
Service7.4/107.4
Comfort7.2/107.2
Condition6.2/106.2
Amenities6.0/106.0
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About Bayside Hotel of Mackinac

Relax on the private beach or enjoy other recreational amenities such as a complimentary water park and an indoor pool. This Victorian hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and an arcade/game room. Featured amenities include a business center, express check-out, and laundry facilities.

Free self parking is available onsite. Make yourself at home in one of the 61 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and LED televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms feature shower/tub combinations, designer toiletries, and hair dryers.

Conveniences include desks and coffee/tea makers, as well as phones with free local calls. Distances are displayed to the nearest 0. 1 mile and kilometer. Mackinaw City Ferry Terminal - 0. 7 km / 0. 4 mi- Mackinaw City Trailhead - 1 km / 0.

6 mi- Lake Huron - 1 km / 0. 6 mi- Animal Tracks Adventure Golf - 1. 1 km / 0.

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With a stay at Bayside Hotel of Mackinac in Mackinaw City, you'll be within a 10-minute walk of Mackinaw City Ferry Terminal and Lake Huron. This family-friendly hotel is 3 mi (4.8 km) from Lake Michigan and 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Edgewater Beach.

Make yourself at home in one of the 61 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and LED televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms feature shower/tub combinations, designer toiletries, and hair dryers.

Conveniences include desks and coffee/tea makers, as well as phones with free local calls. Featured amenities include a business center, express check-out, and laundry facilities. Free self parking is available onsite.

Popular amenities

Free WiFi
Parking available
Concierge
Laundry
Spa
Gym
Entertainment
Beach services
Non-smoking
Childcare
Business facilities
Banquet facilities

Check-in and check-out

Check-in from 5:00 PM
Check-in until anytime
Check-out until 11:00 AM
Minimum check-in age 18

Hotel policies

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

Cleaning and safety

Sanitization
Contactless check-out is available

Important information

  • You need to know
    • 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. Check-in for this property is based at a different location, next door at The Bayside Hotel Of Mackinac.
  • 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, debit cards, and cash
    • Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
    • Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
  • Minimal age
    18
  • Optional fees
    • Pet fee: USD 50.0 per accommodation (varies based on length of stay)
    • Service animals are exempt from fees

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

  • Spoken Language

    English

Nearby attractions

Mackinaw City Ferry Terminal 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
Edgewater Beach 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
Edgewater Beach 0.6 km / 0.4 mi
Lake Huron 0.7 km / 0.4 mi
Mackinaw Crossings 0.9 km / 0.5 mi
Mackinaw City Trailhead 1 km / 0.6 mi
Animal Tracks Adventure Golf 1.1 km / 0.7 mi
Mackinaw Bridge Museum 1.3 km / 0.8 mi
Mackinaw Manor Haunted Mansion 1.3 km / 0.8 mi
Mackinaw City Dock 1.4 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 1.8 km / 1.1 mi
Old Mackinac Point Lighthouse 1.8 km / 1.1 mi

Hotel facilities & services

Services and fees can vary. Check the selected room details and hotel policies before booking.

  • Total number of rooms: 61
  • hotel
  • Beach
  • Wheelchair-accessible
  • Car park
  • 24-hour reception
  • Check-in hour
  • Check-out hour
  • Wi-fi
  • Laundry service
  • Bicycle hire service
  • Lift access
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  • Concierge
  • Meeting room
  • Business centre
  • Indoor freshwater pool
  • Outdoor freshwater pool
  • Children’s swimming area
  • Sun loungers
  • Children playground
  • Game room
  • Outdoor Rooftop Swimming Pool
  • Sauna
  • Non-smoking establishment
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
  • Fitness
  • Billiards
Meal plans

Meal plan types

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BB

Bed & Breakfast

BED AND BREAKFAST

Breakfast is included with your stay.

RO

Room Only

Accommodation only. Meals are usually not included.

Upon availability

Room types

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  • QUADRUPLE LAKE VIEWQUADRUPLE • LAKE VIEWQUA.LK

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    QUADRUPLE LAKE VIEW

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–6 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
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    QUADRUPLE
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    LAKE VIEW

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    Room code: QUA.LK

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  • DOUBLE KING SIZE BEDDOUBLE • KING SIZE BEDDBL.KG

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    DOUBLE KING SIZE BED

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    DOUBLE
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    KING SIZE BED

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    Room code: DBL.KG

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

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    DOUBLE TWO DOUBLE BEDS

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    DOUBLE
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    TWO DOUBLE BEDS

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    Room code: DBL.2D

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  • QUADRUPLE NON SMOKINGQUADRUPLE • NON SMOKINGQUA.NM

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    Bayside Hotel of Mackinac

    QUADRUPLE NON SMOKING

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    Guests: 1–6 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    QUADRUPLE
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    NON SMOKING

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    Room code: QUA.NM

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  • SINGLE AccessibleSINGLE • AccessibleSGL.H6

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    Bayside Hotel of Mackinac

    SINGLE Accessible

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–1 • Adults: max. 1 • Children: max. 0
    Room type
    SINGLE
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    Accessible

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    Room code: SGL.H6

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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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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    DOUBLE
    View / characteristic
    Accessible KING SIZE BED

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    Room code: DBL.H6-KG

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  • DOUBLE KING BED NON SMOKINGDOUBLE • KING BED NON SMOKINGDBL.KG-NM

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    Bayside Hotel of Mackinac

    DOUBLE KING BED NON SMOKING

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    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    DOUBLE
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    KING BED NON SMOKING

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    Room code: DBL.KG-NM

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  • DOUBLE LAKE VIEWDOUBLE • LAKE VIEWDBL.LK

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    DOUBLE LAKE VIEW

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    DOUBLE
    View / characteristic
    LAKE VIEW

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: DBL.LK

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Guest reviews

What other guests saying about Bayside Hotel of Mackinac

6.8
Good
1,001 Reviews
Cleanliness
6.8 /10
Service
7.4 /10
Comfort
7.2 /10
Condition
6.2 /10
Amenities
6.0 /10
100 reviews shown
8/10
Excellent
15 Jul 2026
stacy
It was a good stay very quiet safe place walkable to pretty much the entire downtown n lake access in several different areas!!! directly across the street from arnold ferry service to Mackinaw island which was very convient n saved on parking fees!! The hotel itself is quiet safe n for the most part clean there is no breakfast but I would prefer the waterpark / pool area over n a free breakfast!! waterpark was a plus with the kids yes it does need a lil maintenance but overall it was jus what I needed for me and 2 small kids for 3 days!! I would stay here again!!
Friends_and_family Family
8/10
Excellent
12 Jul 2026
Asem
Overall it was decent and good!
Family_with_children
4/10
Poor
12 Jul 2026
Nellie
The rooms were small with too much furniture, and beds were also small. The rooms could use some serious updating as the furniture was outdated and sticky. We will not stay here again.
Friends_and_family Friends
6/10
Pleasant
09 Jul 2026
Amy
Bed and room was clean...but the hotel desperately needs an update. Lots of holes in the halls and near the elevators under the carpet. The pool was a hot mess....babies in diapers in the pool, thus we stayed in the hot tub area. We never saw any attendant watch anyone. And the pool location was totally ridiculous on how to get there and back to the hotel....as it's shared with another hotel. Staff was very nice. No breakfast, and thankfully area was quiet.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
08 Jul 2026
Melissa
My husband and I stayed at Bayside Mackinaw City for two nights. The staff was very friendly and quick to answer any questions we had. The property was very very clean and seemed to be in good condition. We didn't use the pool or hot tub so I am unable to provide feedback on them. Check in was a breeze, and check out was just as quick and easy. Housekeeping was wonderful and made sure we had plenty of towels and soap/shampoo and conditioner. There was a hairdryer in the bathroom, a microwave and a small fridge. This property is on the main drag across from Arnold's ferry, and walking distance to restaurants and stores. We loved our stay and will be back again.
Partner
6/10
Pleasant
06 Jul 2026
Laura
Loved the hot tub and kids loved water park. Water park a long walk to destination and combined hotels use same water park not to busy. Crown royal was main and I seen the room much better
4/10
Poor
05 Jul 2026
YUNUS
There was no breakfast available
Family_with_children
8/10
Excellent
29 Jun 2026
Patti
Good price for what you get. No perks except for sharing the water park with the sister hotel. It was pleasantly not crowded. Staff was friendly
Friends_and_family Family
8/10
Excellent
29 Jun 2026
Lillian
Clean room, friendly staff
Partner
8/10
Excellent
28 Jun 2026
Luis
The room was clean.we enjoy the water park, the hot tub and the pool was all good
Friends_and_family Family
8/10
Excellent
27 Jun 2026
Linda
This hotel was very well kept and nicely updated . Very clean the only 2 set backs are there was no microwave and the water was only luke warm, couldn’t get it hot in any of our rooms
Family
2/10
Poor
26 Jun 2026
Marleen
It’s very old, had a stench, the sauna doesn’t work, the shampoo finishes in 2 squeezes, the elevator shakes when moving the slightest. 2/10 wouldn’t recommend for a good time.\"
Family_with_children
8/10
Excellent
21 Jun 2026
Ai
The front desk staff was very friendly and helpful during our stay.

It took us a little while to find the pool area, and we noticed there was no lifeguard on duty. Because of that, we saw several people diving into the pool even while children were swimming, which was concerning.

It was also a bit inconvenient that there were no clocks throughout the facility.

Our room was spacious and mostly clean. However, I was disappointed that there was no liner in the ice bucket, and I found a hair between two plastic cups.

Overall, we didn’t spend much time at the hotel other than sleeping, so these issues did not significantly affect our trip. The hotel met our basic needs, and the staff provided excellent customer service.
Friends_and_family Family
8/10
Excellent
20 Jun 2026
Piotr
they allowed people with huge dogs stay in and I had incident with one of them ,he was angry and wanted bite me ,I was just walked by
Self
6/10
Pleasant
20 Jun 2026
Catina
It was dirty and not updated
6/10
Pleasant
20 Jun 2026
Megan
This property is extremely outdated. However it is right across the street from Arnold ferry to mackinaw island. Also close to dining options.
Family_with_children
10/10
Exceptional
17 Jun 2026
Karen
Friendly and helpful staff and very nice room. We especially liked the bathroom facilities including the sink all being in the bathroom itself. We really love its location across the street from the ferry ride to the island.
Family_with_children
8/10
Excellent
13 Jun 2026
Marlena
Great location for walking right across the street to Armstrong ferry. They are dog friendly. We had a small dog and paid a $25 dog fee. Our room needed some love but was just fine for sleeping. We may have been given a dog friendly room so it may have been not as well kept as others. The lamp cord looked chewed on and some of the headboard lighting didn’t work. Would stay again for a stopover but nothing more.
Family_with_children
6/10
Pleasant
12 Jun 2026
Stephen
Have stayed here a few times, and the conditions were what I expected. Hot tub was not working the first night I stayed. That was disappointing. Hot tub and waterpark, were working the rest of my trip. Rooms are somewhat dated. Not very clean. We only stay here because of the waterpark for the kids. It’s OK for a few nights. Looked at a room at the Crown Choice next-door. Will be staying there next time.
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
11 Jun 2026
Tiffany
Waterpark doesn’t open until 2 which is a bummer but the beach is across the way. Beds are clean and comfortable. Bathrooms lack drying lines for wet clothes. The kitchenette that is advertised for the suite is nothing more than an average hotel room kitchen… it just has more cabinets. Do plan on bringing a hot plate if you want to cook in your kitchen. Staff are helpful and accommodating.
Family_with_children
10/10
Exceptional
11 Jun 2026
Lauren
Staff was an absolute delight and such a great location, discount for Arnold ferry right across the street and a 5 min walk to Mackinaw Crossings
Friends_and_family Family
8/10
Excellent
09 Jun 2026
Jeanne
Room was clean and no moldy smells. Waterpark area was ok, hot tub and sauna were hot.
Family
6/10
Pleasant
08 Jun 2026
Cody
Room was fine for the most part. Bathroom toilet was broken free from the floor, hot water ran out very quickly. Outlets were in poor shape and the hot tub and sauna were broken. The hot tub started to smell of sewer water.
Family_with_children
8/10
Excellent
30 May 2026
Lakwaho
Nice pool
Family_with_children
6/10
Pleasant
25 May 2026
Michael
Our stay was a good stay. The water park was such a great perk! There wasn’t no continental breakfast, which we missed; and there wasn’t a staff member at the front desk at all times. The property was run down and not the cleanest. The toilet in our bathroom had a handle that would pop out. We’d have to push it back in to flush it. The staff were very friendly! They made up our room by making our beds and restocking towels while we were out. It’s a good hotel for a few nights and for the price.
Friends_and_family Family
8/10
Excellent
10 May 2026
Victoria
Nice staff
Self
4/10
Poor
09 Apr 2026
Larry
Hot tub water was dirty the room was dirty no breakfast
Partner
2/10
Poor
06 Apr 2026
Shelly
Room was musty smell and we had no hot water to shower in we actually left the next morning
10/10
Exceptional
28 Feb 2026
Cameron
Great stay
Partner
4/10
Poor
07 Nov 2025
Rani
Hotel is old and outdated. Our first room had moldy food left in the microwave and unclean room. The second room they moved us to had black mold growing in the sink and a bunch of bugs including ticks.
This hotel is vary dirty looking with a dull brown color on everything. The ground on the second fllor seems to also be collapsing as in some areas the floor sinks in when you step on it.
Staff is nice its only redeaming factor and they let you bring your pets.
10/10
Exceptional
26 Oct 2025
Darryl
OK for the price. No breakfast and the breakfast place they co-own had HORRIBLE reviews. Had to walk outside to get to the pool/whirlpool and then it had a musty/chlorine smell. Occupants of the room above us were very noisy, even after a call to the front desk,
Leisure Family
6/10
Pleasant
21 Oct 2025
ASHESH GOPAL NATH
Closeness to everything
8/10
Excellent
20 Oct 2025
Stephanie
Late check- in means driving to another hotel as service desk. Amenities decent and great for an overnight. Didn't try the free Waterpark.
Friends_and_family Family
2/10
Poor
20 Oct 2025
Caryl
Was one of the rudest worst trips I’ve had in my life Life. They laughed at me they’d belittled me. They wouldn’t even give us coffee.
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
20 Oct 2025
Jestiny
Despite the reviews this was honestly a great stay for us!
8/10
Excellent
19 Oct 2025
Tabitha
Hot tub was the perfect temperature. Room was clean.
Leisure Family_with_children
10/10
Exceptional
17 Oct 2025
Jake
Service was great. The lady at the desk let us check in a little early. Staff was very kind and helpful. Beds were a little uncomfy but otherwise clean.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
14 Oct 2025
Mihir
Good location and experience
10/10
Exceptional
14 Oct 2025
Dipak
Location is perfect, staff was friendly. Breakfast was good too.
Friends_and_family Family
6/10
Pleasant
13 Oct 2025
DONALD C
We’re not informed of the limited water park/pool hours. We didn’t get to use those facilities & our granddaughter was devastated.
Leisure Family
2/10
Poor
12 Oct 2025
Paul
I wasted money and was lied to about a “lake view.” This hotel is NOT on the lake. When I opened the window curtain, we were looking at another hotel, and behind that, was the lake.
I would have never booked here knowing this, nor would I of paid extra for the “lake view.” I don’t know why there are multiple pictures of this hotel on the lake, it is NOT. Our bathroom had mold all on the floor, the exhaust fan in the bathroom was broke, and they used cheap Amazon strip lights in the room. We checked in late and had to walk to another hotel to do so.
The only positive is that we were able to park at the hotel and walk across the street to the ferry.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
06 Oct 2025
Chantalle
The waterpark was the best part for the kids! Easy access to everything around! Great hotel, clean, definitely recommend & will be back!
Leisure Family
2/10
Poor
01 Oct 2025
Dylan
There was no hot water. I asked for a partial refund and I was told that it “should be working”
Leisure Pet
2/10
Poor
28 Sep 2025
Amy
I would not recommend Bayside Hotel in Mackinaw City. The property is advertised as “renovated,” but in reality, it only looks like they put in new beds and added a coat of paint. Beyond that, there are cracks everywhere, and the building has a very run-down feel. The room also smelled strongly of smoke, which was very unpleasant.

The owners operate several hotels in Mackinaw City, and unfortunately, it seems they all suffer from the same lack of upkeep. This place is no exception—it feels neglected and poorly managed.

Overall, I would not stay here again. There are plenty of better options in the area for the same or even less money.
Leisure Partner
2/10
Poor
27 Sep 2025
Queenie
Dirty
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
24 Sep 2025
Susan J
The room was fine. Pet friendly, but dated. Staff was friendly and helpful.
Partner
6/10
Pleasant
21 Sep 2025
Paul
Was it aware that the water park was in a separate building
Self
10/10
Exceptional
08 Sep 2025
Andrew
Great location and very nice room.
Business_and_leisure Partner
2/10
Poor
01 Sep 2025
marie
the room was smelly, the tv didn't work, the pillows and blankets were uncomfortable, the bed was not comfortable, the lady who checked us in was rude.
Leisure Family
8/10
Excellent
31 Aug 2025
GEMMA
This place is very convenient for the ferry dock to Mackinac island. Our room was clean but a little small and the bed wasn’t comfortable. We like the water park access to the next door hotel. We didn’t like that it says with breakfast when booking at expedia but there is really no breakfast at this hotel. We were given a coupon for buy one get one breakfast at a nearby restaurant with limited options and overpriced food. We didn’t use the coupon and went somewhere else.
Leisure Family
6/10
Pleasant
29 Aug 2025
Liliana
The staff at the desk very rude, they don’t clean the room they just fix the bed and pick garbage out they need to do a better cleaning
6/10
Pleasant
24 Aug 2025
Kaylee

Fair for the price

It was a fair hotel in Mackinac. Bathroom had obvious signs of water damage and mold along with the fan not working. Blankets on the bed had many rips in them. Waterpark is in decent working condition compared to other ones in the area. It was actually decently quiet at night, didn’t really hear anyone else. It’s fine if all you’re doing is sleeping there. Would stay again, just don’t have high expectations for it.
Friends_and_family Family
2/10
Poor
21 Aug 2025
Wendi
Our room smelled like urine and the carpets were stained. TV didnt work. Got up early for someone to fix it and they never showed. It was unreal all the people switching rooms because of ants or something else. The marque says new spa, it doesnt work. The outdoor pool was so dirty you couldnt see the bottom. It was awful. .shoshowed. We cleaned our roo.
Leisure Friends
10/10
Exceptional
19 Aug 2025
Sarah
Staff was great
Leisure Family
8/10
Excellent
17 Aug 2025
Patricia
Conveniently located & Kid friendly. We enjoyed included waterpark. Staff is friendly.

My only complaint is with the breakfast coupons they give to guests. They got rid of the included breakfast during COVID, and now offer “buy one get one free” coupons to two of the neighboring restaurants.
At toast a go go breakfast buffet, children are not included with the promotion. So if you are going with an adult and child, you still pay the full price for both.
At the lighthouse restaurant, it is only one coupon per table. So if you have four adults staying in one room, you will end up paying for three adult meals and getting 1 free. Or, if you have multiple people in multiple rooms and wish to be seated at the same table, the same rule will apply. This was not listed on the coupon itself, at the restaurant, or on the menu.

I ended up going to the lighthouse restaurant for breakfast and sat separate from my adult friends who were roomed separately and paying separately to avoid this. When the server provided me with the bill, she asked “are you paying with cash or card?”, I paid with card. My friends paid cash and we left, only to then be chased out of the restaurant for “not paying” as this restaurant “does not accept cash” (direct quote from the server). Smells of discrimination.

Posting to spread awareness - the hotel itself was great, but I would have much rather dined elsewhere than the 2 restaurants they were promoting.
Leisure Family_with_children
10/10
Exceptional
17 Aug 2025
Susan
Didnt like we had to walk to a different motel property for pool & jacuzzi use. Jacuzzi water was cold. Water was green. When we told the front desk she said they have nothing to do with the pool. She said its a seperate property they just let us use it.
Sheets on our beds were flat sheets not fitted. They didnt cover the mattress. When I pulled to cover the end of bed then the matress at head of bed was uncovered. When we left to checkout this morning the office area was closed. So we just left.
The room itself was not too bad. There were some stray hairs in the shower and sink that didnt belong to us. But that happens. Guess the worse part was the outdoorJacuzzi and pool.
Leisure
2/10
Poor
15 Aug 2025
NANCY
the room was so humid. The bedding, carpet and towels were damp due to the humidity in the room. The mini fridge as well as the carpet in front of it had mold in it. The fan in the bathroom did not work. I would not recommend this place.
Leisure Family
8/10
Excellent
15 Aug 2025
Michael
Hotel was in a good location and the rooms were fine. We only stayed one night. Only issue we had was that management tries to save money from 10pm until 9 AM and closes the lobby with a sign that tells you to go down the street to the crown plaza if there are any issues. Thought that to be very poor customer service and we would choose a different hotel next time
Friends_and_family Family
6/10
Pleasant
10 Aug 2025
Denise
The room and bedding was clean, however the hallways and most of the property was very dirty!
Leisure Family
8/10
Excellent
10 Aug 2025
JULIE
Walking distance to restaurants
4/10
Poor
10 Aug 2025
Kevin
Knowing this was a budget hotel we didn’t come in with high hopes but were disappointed with our stay. The staff was very unfriendly. Things were broken in the room that made it feel unsafe. The smoke detector was broken and was sitting on the counter. The safety door lock was loose and missing the screw. The hallways were unclean and smelt musty in areas. The water park was just ok and the pool water was cloudy. Not recommended
Leisure Family_with_children
6/10
Pleasant
08 Aug 2025
Claire

Bayside

Hotel is ok . Breakfast not included; only offer by one geat on breakfast at two local resturants which are 5 out of 10. If you need assistance no one is available in the Lobby until 8:00 am. Like wise if crave a coffee in the morning
Partner
4/10
Poor
08 Aug 2025
Allison
I called before I booked to make sure they had a sauna running like it says in description and was told yes! I asked when I got there and no one knew what I was talking about. Never found one. Pool was dirty and had a not so nice smell. Gym only had 3 station bikes, beds were very small. Was not what they described. Disappointed to say the least.
Partner
6/10
Pleasant
07 Aug 2025
Robert
Okay for the cost
Leisure Family
2/10
Poor
06 Aug 2025
Tina
It was the worst hotel I have ever stayed in. The room did not even have a chair to sit on. The furniture did not fit the room and you could not even open the closet door all the way because a large table was positioned across from it. I was concerned about the safety. The smoke alarm did not even have a cover. I had to beg the housekeeping staff to service our room. We arrived on a Thursday and did not get service until Tuesday. We were told they ran out of towels. They advertised that they had a heated pool and laundry services. The pool was located on a different property and definitely was not heated. The laundry services was also as a separate property. I was told I could go to the Ramada Inn on the 2nd floor to do my laundry. The reception desk was not open 24 hours. They had a sign stating the time the registration desk would open in the morning. The staff never arrived on time. Sometimes as much as 30 minutes late. Every morning the reception desk had a line of people trying to check in or complaining about the hotel. We left 3 days early because the hotel was horrible. The check in process was horrible. It was all done on paper. The desk had papers all over the place. I witnessed people who had reservations not get a room because they lost their reservations. The receptionists were rude and not helpful at all. I would never stay there again.
Leisure Family
8/10
Excellent
05 Aug 2025
Ayden
No free breakfast
Leisure Partner
4/10
Poor
05 Aug 2025
Matthew
There was no continental breakfast but coupons offered instead. With the price of rooms you would think this would be included. At check-in the employee used inappropriate langue while talking to another employee that was in the back. At check-out time people were smoking marijuana outside the door smelling up the lobby.
4/10
Poor
04 Aug 2025
Sandra
Like the location and dinning options.

This hotel is outdated, has a smell, rooms are not clean and staff is not very friendly. I wouldn't come back to this place.
Leisure Family
6/10
Pleasant
03 Aug 2025
Erin
We called the desk and had maintenance up a few times because we didn’t have hot water in the shower. It didn’t get fixed so we had to check out and go about our day with no shower. The desk clerk gave a number for the manager who neither answered my call nor had voicemail.
4/10
Poor
02 Aug 2025
Ashley
Property needs a lot of work. Low key maze to the “water park.” Spiders the size of silver dollars. Fire alarm went off from a hot shower. At $350 a night, you’d expect more. Staff was lovely.
4/10
Poor
02 Aug 2025
Allison
air conditioner turned on by itself throughout all hours of the night, even after being manually turned off. extremely loud sounding the same as an aircraft carrier. told the front desk about it the next morning and was told to “just unplug the air conditioner.” it was a wall unit and could not be unplugged. also no shampoo, body wash, or soap of any kind the bathrooms
Leisure Family
2/10
Poor
30 Jul 2025
Héctor
X
2/10
Poor
29 Jul 2025
Andrea
Terrible experience. Room wasn't ready for almost 2hrs after check-in time. Room was small and dark small view that we paid extra for wasn't worth it; beds weren't comfortable and linens felt like sleeping in a tarp. Could see into interior rooms while walking down the hall(which were cheaper) and they were larger brighter and newer. Pool was nasty, couldn't even see the bottom. No breakfast even though signs on the wall point you to the room it should be. Given a buy one get one free coupon for breakfast elsewhere; the food was nasty and it was $100
Friends_and_family Family
2/10
Poor
29 Jul 2025
Rebeka
They didn’t provide really much of anything everything was broken teeny tiny TV no tissues two small rolls of toilet paper with barely anything left on them. The air conditioner is so loud and noisy. Really need some improvement there.
Leisure Family
2/10
Poor
28 Jul 2025
Ashley Jo
The front desk immediately upon entering seemed annoyed with our very presence, as if us trying to check in was disturbing them.
The room had dried vomit on the floor and up the wall next to the garbage, the housekeepers didn’t have proper supplies (towels) to accommodate our two day stay and we were supplied with less than a roll of toilet paper (again no re-supply readily available). The second floor ice machine was leaking through the ceiling dripping on your head as you walked past on the first floor. The whole carpet was soggy and it is likely that in the very near future someone or something will fall through the floor, or you will get electrocuted trying to use the vending machine while standing in a puddle. The game room, three stories high, had a window open without a screen that a toddler or small child could try to climb through (right at ground level). The ac unit in our room also leaked so the carpet was drenched, so gross. The largest amount of money I have wasted on a hotel room. I recommend this hotel look at hiring friendlier staff that actually want to work with customers, and a maintenance person ASAP because they have some large safety concerns on their hands.
Leisure Family_with_children
10/10
Exceptional
27 Jul 2025
Kalena
Our stay was very relaxing and quiet! They provide multiple coupons at the front desk for things to do around town. The hotel is very close to downtown, we didn’t have to drive for anything except to cross the bridge!
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
25 Jul 2025
Victor
Waterpark was fun
10/10
Exceptional
23 Jul 2025
DARRELL
The place was nice and quiet and the kids love the water park.
Leisure Family
2/10
Poor
17 Jul 2025
Kalie
Well woke up to a bunch of construction and my sheets were dirty and the pool didn't even open til noon or the water park and the lake view we paid for wasn't a very good view and there coffee they put in your rooms were gross. They wouldn't give us any more pillows or creamer for the coffee our phone didn't even have cords. And there was a funky smell through the whole hotel
6/10
Pleasant
14 Jul 2025
Janet
Nice employees. Overall cleanliness needs improvement.
8/10
Excellent
11 Jul 2025
Emillie
It's dated, but clean and a good value. Located directly across the street from the ferry to Mackinac Island, it was the perfect place to stay after our day trip to the island.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
05 Jul 2025
Juan

Good stay

Everything was great. Quite stay. Room had a moisture smell but not unbearable. I believe it was mostly from the ac. Overall place was great. Friendly staff, great location to everything all good walking distance.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
03 Jul 2025
Adrienne
Really nice hotel with a waterpark attached! The fridge didnt work worth a crap and we jad to throw out A LOT of food. Other than that, it was perfect and within walking distance.
Leisure Family
4/10
Poor
30 Jun 2025
faisal
Poorly maintained, not very clean, easy check in and good staff
Leisure Family
6/10
Pleasant
08 Jun 2025
Robert
Everything could have been cleaner and nothing in the room worked when we first got there.
Leisure Partner
2/10
Poor
19 May 2025
James
Needs updated
Leisure Family
6/10
Pleasant
18 May 2025
Dakota
You get what you pay for. When we checked in, there were no night shift workers and had to check in for our room down the road at another hotel. This is way better than the Crown Plaza though! Everything was clean. Just felt sketchy at night with no workers in the building.
Leisure Family
2/10
Poor
13 Apr 2025
Tonya
Toilet seat was broke. Stains on bedding. Not vaccumed.
Leisure Family_with_children
8/10
Excellent
02 Apr 2025
Susan
The in room hot tub was large and just great!
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
27 Mar 2025
Gregory
The game room has pinball.
2/10
Poor
24 Dec 2024
sumit
Horrible! We were given an outdated room with broken furniture. Toilet clogged the second day. Shower head stopped working. Only thing nice was it was close to the Mackinaw island ferry.
Family_with_children
10/10
Exceptional
15 Dec 2024
Michael T
Clean and close to shopping
Leisure
6/10
Pleasant
31 Oct 2024
Marvin
Tv unplugged refrigerator made noise
2/10
Poor
28 Oct 2024
Ali
Dirty room and bathroom. Cut out in closet with rat droppings
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
26 Oct 2024
Verified traveler
Good
4/10
Poor
22 Oct 2024
Charles
Building in disrepair.Not worth the price
Partner
4/10
Poor
22 Oct 2024
Jason
The heater would turn on very load regardless if it was on or off every 25 minutes. Semi-clean but felt rushed.
Business
8/10
Excellent
21 Oct 2024
Verified traveler
Check in is at the Crown hotel next door. Room was a little dated but right near the lake and town, close enough to walk to attractions. Room has a coffee maker similar to keurig, but would not fit k cups or other brands. So if you are one to bring your own coffee, it won’t work here.
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
16 Oct 2024
Amy
The pool and Waterpark are the reasons we stayed here. The pools and pool area could use some attention, but it was decent enough. I did step on something sharp in the Waterpark area which had to be pulled out of my foot and bled a lot, so I've got that going for me. Here's hoping for no infections!
Leisure Family_with_children
2/10
Poor
10 Oct 2024
Verified traveler
Crazy combination of 2 hotels during the week. No breakfast facility no cleaning the room. Broken closet door. Unfinished walls. Poor room lights ng
Partner

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Bayside Hotel of Mackinac
S Huron Ave, 726, Mackinaw City, United States

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