Mackinaw City Ferry Terminal - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
Mackinaw City Dock - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
Mackinaw Bridge Museum - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
Old Mackinac Point Lighthouse - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
Headlands International Dark Sky Park - 7 min drive - 5.5 km
Getting around
Mackinac Island, MI (MCD) - 17 min drive
Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional) - 20 min drive
Restaurants
McDonald's - 11 min drive
Zodiac Party Store - 11 min drive
Keyhole Bar & Grill - 12 min walk
Dixie Saloon - 12 min walk
The Hook Lakeside Grill - 9 min walk
About this property
Mackinac Lodge
Mackinac Lodge features a free water park and puts you within a 10-minute drive of Lake Michigan. Guests can take a dip in the seasonal outdoor pool, and the spa tub makes for a relaxing end to the day. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff.
At a glance
Hotel size
46 rooms
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is 11:00 AM
Restrictions related to your trip
Check COVID-19 restrictions.
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
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
Pets
Pets allowed*
Service animals welcome
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms (speed: 25+ Mbps)
Parking
Free uncovered onsite self parking
Property amenities
Traveling with children
Free water park access
Fence around the pool
What to do
Access to nearby indoor pool
Services
24-hour front desk
Facilities
Seasonal outdoor pool
Free water park
Spa tub
Sauna
Accessibility
Stair-free path to entrance
Room amenities
Sleep well
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Towels
Stay connected
Free WiFi (speed of 25+ Mbps)
More
Housekeeping (on request)
Fees & policies
Pets
Service animals exempt from fees
Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 50.00 per accommodation (may vary based on length of stay)
Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)
The seasonal pool is open from May 26 to September 23
Policies
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher on site.
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Cashless transactions are available.
Also known as
Mackinac Lodge Hotel
Mackinac Lodge Mackinaw City
Mackinac Lodge Hotel Mackinaw City
Frequently asked questions
Does Mackinac Lodge offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Mackinac Lodge 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.
Is there a pool at Mackinac Lodge?
Yes, there's a seasonal outdoor pool.
Are pets allowed at Mackinac Lodge?
Yes, pets are welcome. There's a charge of USD 50.00 per accommodation, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.
Is parking offered on site at Mackinac Lodge?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Mackinac Lodge?
You can check in starting at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.
Is there an onsite casino at Mackinac Lodge?
No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Kewadin Casino - St. Ignace (16-min drive) is nearby.
What is there to do at Mackinac Lodge and nearby?
Mackinac Lodge has a seasonal outdoor pool and a sauna, as well as access to a nearby indoor pool.
What's the area around Mackinac Lodge like?
Mackinac Lodge is a short 3-minute walk from Lake Huron and 3 minutes' walk from Mackinaw City Ferry Terminal.
Mackinac Lodge Reviews
Reviews
6.8
Good
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6.6/10
Cleanliness
7.6/10
Staff & service
7.0/10
Amenities
6.4/10
Property conditions & facilities
6.8/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
6/10 Good
Aug 11, 2024
SUCH a friendly and hard working staff but a tired property in need of repairs. While the room smelled of bleach, the overall cleanliness was not quite up to expectations
Verified traveler
1-night family trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review
2/10 Poor
Aug 7, 2024
vishal
vishal, 1-night family trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review
6/10 Good
Aug 2, 2024
The reviews on Google are different than the one’s on Expedia.
Alison
Alison, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
4/10 Fair
Jul 30, 2024
No signage to find the “lodge”
This is a ghost hotel sub-brand of a log cabin collection. There’s no signage out front.
Robert
Robert, 1-night trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review
6/10 Good
Jul 28, 2024
Brenda
Brenda, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 28, 2024
Beautiful
Angie
Angie, 2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very Good
Jul 27, 2024
Inside of the rooms were good. Outside conditions not very good. Pealing paint,moldy carpet,dirty railings.
Steve
Steve, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
Jul 25, 2024
For Mackinaw City, it was adequate accommodation. Water park was a big hit with the kids, and being able to walk to the ferry was a definite win. Check in folks were very pleasant and professional. There was a massive hole in the shared driveway than had broken metal sticking up 3 or 4 inches above the pavement which could have caused serious tire damage had the water level been high enough to cover it…which it was. We were lucky enough to have seen the ‘drain of death’ before the rain hit.
Donald
Donald, 2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
Jul 24, 2024
Quiet and slept well. A little outdated, but overall clean and a nice place to sleep. Beach access across the street was dirty and not really somewhere we wanted to swim and relax. There was no microwave in the room which made it hard to reheat our leftovers. Overall a nice place and it was cheap. I would stay here again. Also loved that they allowed our dog. And other dogs on the property. We are a dog loving family.
Holly
Holly, 2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very Good
Jul 19, 2024
Matthew E
Matthew E, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very Good
Jul 19, 2024
Rachel
Rachel, 1-night trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review
2/10 Poor
Jul 19, 2024
We stayed 2 nights and I couldn't wait to leave! Room was dated, old, and filthy dirty. Cobwebs lined the ceiling and door frames. There was an pungent smell in the room reminiscent of cat urine. The room was incredibly damp during the entire stay. On the first morning the water was turned off with no notice - just lost all water during my daughter's bath. Told by management that the water was turned off for a quick repair and when it came back on the water was yellow. I hoped the access to the water park would provide some redemption for our stay. Unfortunately the pool area was full of mold/algae on the windows, ceiling and floors with zero ventilation. After 30 min in the pool area my eyes were burning from the chemicals.
Just prior to our departure the last morning, I noticed I was itching and identified multiple red bite marks along my lower back. I was so disappointed and angry with the entire experience - the idea of bed bugs sealed the deal!
Christa
Christa, 2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very Good
Jul 17, 2024
Cute property, appropriate for the price.
The rooms were cute and rustic. There were a few maintenance issues that I felt the cleaning crew should have noticed so I just dealt with since it was just me and my boys. The main room light didn't work. It kept flickering. The hot water in the tub didn't shut off. It kept running. (not dripping, running) the knob was stripped. So housekeeping should have noticed had they cleaned the shower. Otherwise, the room was what I expected for the price I paid. It was very comfortable and rustic.
Amanda
Amanda, 2-night family trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 15, 2024
Teresa
Teresa, 2-night trip with friends
Verified Hoteles.com guest review
4/10 Fair
Jul 14, 2024
Disappointed
Mary
Mary, 2-night family trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review
6/10 Good
Jul 11, 2024
Keith
Keith, 1-night trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review
6/10 Good
Jul 5, 2024
Upon arriving there is no sign for the hotel. It’s now apart of cabins of mackinaw. Both at check in and check out the people were not very friendly, they acted more annoyed than anything. Our door to our room was off so we had to slam it to close it. The bathroom wallpaper was half off and not updated at all. The actual room was decent and pretty cute. TV didn’t work. Won’t be staying there again
Verified traveler
2-night trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
Jul 2, 2024
We wanted convenience to ferry and affordable. The property was a cozy little village feel. Didn't like that we couldn't stay longer. Would have loved to try the cabins.
Warren
Warren, 2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very Good
Jun 28, 2024
janice
janice, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 24, 2024
Linda
Linda, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
4/10 Fair
Jun 24, 2024
There were spiders EVERYWHERE! It was absoulutely terrifying, and the shower pressure was subpar.
Samantha
Samantha, 1-night trip with friends
Verified Expedia guest review
4/10 Fair
Jun 16, 2024
Autumn
Autumn, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very Good
Jun 14, 2024
Shelley
Shelley, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very Good
Jun 12, 2024
It was very quiet. I slept well. Close walk to the Starline Ferry. Its across the street. Easy bike ride to town.