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Best Western Plus Dockside Waterfront Inn

2.5 star property
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Indoor pool
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Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

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505 S Huron Ave, Mackinaw City, MI, 49701
  • Place, Mackinaw Manor Haunted Mansion
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Mackinaw City Dock
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Mackinaw City Ferry Terminal
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Airport, Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional)
    ‪22 min drive‬
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Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, cots/infant beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Lakeside

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(54 reviews)
  • Lake view
  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Courtyard Area

Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, cots/infant beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Courtyard Area

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(48 reviews)
  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Lakeside (with Sofabed)

Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, cots/infant beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Lakeside (with Sofabed)

7.8 out of 10
Good
(16 reviews)
  • Lake view
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, cots/infant beds

Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Lakeside (with Sofabed)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Lake view
  • 46 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub, Lakeside

7.4 out of 10
Good
(8 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Lakeside (with Sofabed)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Lake view
  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, cots/infant beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub, Courtyard Area

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(19 reviews)
  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, cots/infant beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Courtyard Area

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, cots/infant beds

Suite, 1 Single Bed, Accessible, Poolside (with Sofabed)

  • 46 sq m
  • Sleeps 9
  • 1 Single Bed

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Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, cots/infant beds

Suite, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking, Lakeside

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)
  • Lake view
  • 44 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Queen Beds

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Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, cots/infant beds

Suite, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking, Lakeside (with Sofabed)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Lake view
  • 46 sq m
  • Sleeps 8
  • 3 Queen Beds

Courtyard King Room with Jacuzzi

  • Sleeps 2

Courtyard Four Queen Suite

  • Sleeps 9

Lake Front Two Queen Room with Sofabed

  • Sleeps 6

Poolside Mobility Accessible Four Queen Suite

  • Sleeps 9

Poolside Mobility Accessible King Room

  • Sleeps 2

Lake Front Three Queen Suite with Sofabed

  • Sleeps 8

Lake Front Three Queen Suite

  • Sleeps 6

Lake Front Two Queen Suite

  • Sleeps 6

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Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, cots/infant beds

Lake Front King Room

  • Sleeps 4

Lake Front King Room with Jacuzzi

  • Sleeps 2

Lake Front Two Queen Room

  • Sleeps 4

View all photos for Suite, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking, Courtyard Area (with Sofabed)

Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, cots/infant beds

Suite, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking, Courtyard Area (with Sofabed)

  • Sleeps 9
  • 4 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Poolside

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Poolside

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Accessible-2 Queen, Mobility Accessible, Communication Accessible, Bathtub, Pool Side, Wifi, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 4

Courtyard Two Queen Room

  • Sleeps 4

Courtyard King Room

  • Sleeps 2

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About this property

Best Western Plus Dockside Waterfront Inn

Beach hotel with indoor pool
Guests of this beach hotel will appreciate convenient onsite amenities such as a hot tub and a fitness center.
Best Western Plus Dockside Waterfront Inn offers 114 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Premium cable television is provided. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided daily.

An indoor pool and a hot tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a fitness center.

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

The shopping around Best Western Plus Dockside Waterfront Inn gets high marks from our customers. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Animal Tracks Adventure Golf. Features include free breakfast, free WiFi in public areas, and free self parking.
  • Free full breakfast served daily
  • Free WiFi and wired Internet
  • Free self parking
  • Take a swim in the indoor and outdoor pools or soak in the hot tub
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a concierge, and tour or ticket assistance
  • Onsite recreation includes a gym
  • Guests have great things to say about the helpful staff and the location
  • Just a 4-minute walk from Animal Tracks Adventure Golf and 4 minutes by foot from Lake Huron
Best Western Plus Dockside Waterfront Inn offers its guests an indoor pool, a hot tub, and a fitness center. WiFi and wired Internet are free in public spaces. Business amenities include a business center and a meeting room. Free breakfast is available daily. A terrace, a vending machine, and multilingual staff are also featured at the business-friendly Best Western Plus Dockside Waterfront Inn. Self parking is free. You'll have access to the outdoor pool at a partner property.

This Mackinaw City hotel is smoke free.

Guests are served free full breakfast daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Hot tub
  • Indoor pool
  • Outdoor pool (guest access)

Family friendly

  • Access to nearby outdoor pool
  • Cot (surcharge)
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Conference space
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 4 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Cot (surcharge)
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 15.0 per night.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are available for USD 10.0 per night.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Crib (infant bed) fee: USD 10.0 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 15.0 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and window guards
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
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of We Care Clean (Best Western)
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

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Best Western Plus Dockside Waterfront Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 490 out of 1187 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 364 out of 1187 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 190 out of 1187 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 75 out of 1187 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 68 out of 1187 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Anna

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

4/10 Poor

Mary

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room seemed old and neglected.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

jeffrey

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice pool and hot tub we had absolutely no view we were in weird haul that literally just seen a yellow wall a lot of stairs with only 1 elevator on the opposite end of the building. Room was nice and spacious alot of outdoor walking to your rooms. Staff was very friendly overall what we paid it was a good place
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Aaron

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Pool and hot tub were great.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Sonica

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
For a 1 night stay, it was ideal.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas I

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Anthony

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great room, Very clean room
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was a great , and clean hotel , breakfast was good and staff was awesome, will be definitely return with my family again.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Lan

Room is old style and decoration is out of date. staff is fine and the place need remodel to look better
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristin

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Kris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Staff was very accommodating, hotel was clean and pool/hot tub was very nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Kim

Room needs improvement. Jets didn’t work in jetted tub. Ants in the room. Pillows were very uncomfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

shaun

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was clean, amenities were good, breakfast was decent. Pool and hot tub were clean.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great front desk manager. Great balcony view.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Nagma

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Victoria

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was pretty clean. However, there was a dead bug in the bed.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Garfield

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean Room
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Lama

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

scott

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

8/10 Good

corrin

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Staff were polite but not overly friendly. Room was clean but could use some updating. Breakfast was a decent variety. The view of the lake was amazing! Overall it was good, just be prepared to walk outside anytime you want to go to the lobby, the pool or to breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Paul

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

8/10 Good

Anita

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

michael

Travelled with partner
The girl at the check in counter could have been a little bit more friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Gary

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Good location …

Great location. Hotel rooms are in need of updating and refurbishment but was clean at least. Pool was great. Breakfast was below average and didn’t feel or taste healthy.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shirley A.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025