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Wayside Motel

2.5 star property
Escape to this lakeside haven where you can unwind by the water’s edge. Friendly staff are always happy to help.

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Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets
Combined shower/tub, free toiletries, hair dryer
Free self parking
Vending machine
Reception

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi

Main amenities (4)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Vending machine
  • Limited hour front desk

Feel at home (6)

  • Microwave
  • Private bathroom
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cable TV service
  • Free self parking

Room options

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Microwave
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Microwave
  • 300 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Microwave
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
751 North State Street, St Ignace, MI, 49781

What's nearby

  • Star Line Mackinac Island Main Dock - St. Ignace - 5 min walk
  • Saint Ignace Chamber of Commerce - 7 min walk
  • Kewadin Casino - St. Ignace - 6 min drive
  • Mackinac Bridge - 9 min drive
  • The Jewel at the Grand Hotel - 38 min drive

Getting around

  • Mackinac Island, MI (MCD) - 21 min drive
  • Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional) - 32 min drive
  • Sault Ste. Marie, MI (CIU-Chippewa County Intl.) - 37 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Zodiac Party Store - ‬5 min drive
  • Great Turtle Brewery
  • ‪Clyde's Drive-In - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Wild Blueberry - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Wayside Motel

When you stay at Wayside Motel, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Lake Michigan. Guests will have free perks like WiFi and self parking. The helpful staff and location get great marks from fellow travelers.

Languages

English

At a glance

DONE

Hotel size

    • 19 rooms
DONE

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
    • Express check-out available
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 11:00 AM
    • Contactless check-out available
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Special check-in instructions

    • The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - midnight
    • Front desk staffed during limited hours
    • This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children

    • No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free onsite self parking

Property amenities

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Flat-screen television
  • Cable TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning and heating
  • Coffee/tea maker

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/tub combination
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Fees & policies

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between November 1 and April 15.

Policies

This property does not have elevators.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.

Also known as

Wayside Motel St Ignace
Wayside St Ignace
Wayside Motel Motel
Wayside Motel St Ignace
Wayside Motel Motel St Ignace

Frequently asked questions

Is Wayside Motel currently open?
The property is closed between November 1 and April 15.
Does Wayside Motel offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Wayside Motel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Wayside Motel?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.
Is parking offered on site at Wayside Motel?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Wayside Motel?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Express check-out and contactless check-out are available.
Is there an onsite casino at Wayside Motel?
No, this motel doesn't have a casino, but Kewadin Casino - St. Ignace (6-min drive) is nearby.
What's the area around Wayside Motel like?
Wayside Motel is a short 5-minute walk from Star Line Mackinac Island Main Dock - St. Ignace and 7 minutes' walk from Lake Huron. Travelers give top marks for the motel's prime location.

Wayside Motel Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Our king room was spacious and very clean and comfortable. A hook in the bathroom might be nice to hang a robe or wet towel.
Charles, 3-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Location was perfect. Room cost fit our budget but was still very nice.
Lorri Jean, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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michael, 1-night family trip
Verified Travelocity guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Caren, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

The Wayside Motel is always clean and quiet.
Marissa, 2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent
Tom, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

Nice property with owner pride showing. Comfy and perfect for a restful night with great shower.
James, 1-night trip with friends
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Exceptional!
Tom, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent
We spent two nights here. It was a wonderful stay. Walking distance to the Ferry to Mackinac Island. Our room was very clean, comfortable beds, clean bathroom and nice hot shower. Highly recommend and would stay again if we get back up there again.
Debra, 2-night trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

Owner was so helpful and friendly. Made our short stay very nice.
Eric, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Rooms are not cramped. There is a coffee pot, microwave and fridge. Right off the main street through town. A small hotel that isn't crammed full of people.
Laura, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Kathy, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

A friendly welcome by staff upon arrival to the older, one floor motel style accommodation that has been remodeled throughout. Room was very clean, spacious and comfortable. Hsk daily, unless requested otherwise. Reasonably priced and convenient to the Ferry Dock for trips to Mackinac Island. Will definitely stay again!
Anthony, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Nice quaint motel walkable to downtown st ignace and the marina. Great customer service.
Charles, 1-night trip
Verified Orbitz guest review

10/10 Exceptional

We had such a great visit and will be coming back. Having never been to St Ignace, we read reviews of this motel and went for it. We had a friendly, informative check in, a super clean room and were pleasantly surprised with the chairs that let us relax after a long day of driving on the main road. The property was kept up and I wish we lived closer to return on a regular basis. Thank you, we had a wonderful stay!
Alana, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

Basic, older motel but somewhat updated. Clean, comfortable, friendly owner, convenient location to ferry and restaurants.
Frank, 1-night trip with friends
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

This is an old-school motel that we always stay at when in St. Ignace. Don't let the outside looks fool you. Even though it looks outdated, the rooms are very spacious, clean, and comfortable.
Kerry, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Paul, 1-night trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

Very quiet, clean and comfortable. Could have used a towel rack in the bathroom - no place to hang our hand towel. The location was perfect to catch the ferry to Mackinac Island. (The asthetics regarding the grass around the building needed to be taken care of.) Other than that, we'd stay again.
Janet, 2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Rwcommend
This place was a gem. It was very clean and quiet. Location was perfect and check in was a breeze. Staff was friendly and helpful. I would absolutely return again.
Amanda, 1-night family trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Nice option in St Ignace.
Very nice Motel very close to the Mackinac Ferries. You could walk from the Motel to the Ferries without too much trouble. Room was clean and check on was easy and friendly.
John, 1-night family trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

The room was very clean and it was very quiet and safe feeling. The staff was very friendly and everything we need was close by.
Barbara, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

John, 1-night trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Mary, 1-night trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

It was very clean, quiet, and the staff was friendly and helpful. Also it was very easily accessible to the ferries and restaurants, either by veicke or walking.
Raymond, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review