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Best Western Plus Dockside Waterfront Inn

2.5 star property
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Lobby sitting area
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)
  • 29 sq m
  • Lake view
  • 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)
  • 37 sq m
  • Lake view
  • 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)
  • 46 sq m
  • Lake view
  • 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)
  • 29 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub, Courtyard Area

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)
  • 44 sq m
  • Lake view
  • 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)
  • 46 sq m
  • Lake view
  • 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

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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 clean accommodations
  • 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).

Property is also known as

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Best Western Plus Dockside Waterfront Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 489 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. 69 out of 1187 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Terry

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patrice

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
So many good things to say about this hotel. We stay at hotels frequently and we found this to be in our top 3 for location, convenience, amenities, friendly & helpful staff, cleanliness, decor, bathroom amenities. The list goes on and on. The pool/hot tub were #1 for us- the hot tub was working and the pool was warm and the environment is relaxing and wonderful ( AND- open until 12 was great for us because we arrived late at 9). The breakfast spread/buffet was delighful with lots of options. Again, the staff was so friendly and helpful and the manager Emil G. was smily, kind, helpful and just delightful - as were the two gals working the desk. I can't say enough about this place- ESPECIALLY for the price point ( WOW)!! I especially loved having a dehumidifier in the room ( I am a huge fan of those) to keep the room dry and cozy. This was a 10 out of 10 for us! Highly recommend and WILL stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Camie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The proberty was in a great area within walki g distance of almost everything it was right on the water and had great views breakfast could have been better but was better than most hotels and the room was very clean the staff was very friendly and helpful overall i will definitely stay here again
Jetted tub king bed room
Back of the property
Back of the property
Back of the property
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Toni

Nuc
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Danielle

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Lovely Staff/Very Unclean

The reception staff and breakfast staff were lovely. This place is not clean. This isn’t a maid don’t do a good job in between stays not clean, but mildew is growing, the spiders have taken up residence, it smells like wet, unkept cabin. This was one of three waterfront, upper peninsula cabin stays on this trip and this was the only one that was just unclean.
Mildew in bathroom
More mildew in bathroom
Dirty floors upon arrival
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Terry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Tub needs to be draining!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

jeff

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Fronr desk were really helpfull.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Marta, Harker Heights

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location by the ferry to go to Mackinac island. Staff is friendly, included breakfast. Love that I could walk around for shopping and restaurants
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent

Very nice hotel and professional service
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

William, Tupelo

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Elevator very inconvenient.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pam

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was very clean and perfect
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

cynthia

Travelled with family
Disliked: Staff & service
The staff at the desk who was helping us gave us a room at the very end of the hall the elevator was at the other end with 2 inclines and my mom is over 90. No assistance with changing the room. Then when we got to the room they were not finished with cleaning.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jack

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

10/10 Excellent

Tonya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Two days in Mackinaw.

Our room was great. Very clean. We had a balcony with awesome Lake/ beach views. The breakfast was okay, not much of a selection. The dining room is large but it felt like a greenhouse d/t 3 walls of windows. No ac was on bc it was in the 60's.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Michelle

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

This place needs major renos

The hotel is very tired, old, musty and need of a massive investment. 2 star at best.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Christina, Palm Desert

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Enjoyed the beachfront and opportunity to walk the town. Nice view of the beach, but a smoker was on the adjacent balcony so we didn’t stat out.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Michael

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Blahhhh

It started when we got to our room and the toilet was plugged we hadn't even used yet.Shower gel was empty thank goodness I had my own, humidifier was full my husband emptied that.There was a pillow case in the corner of the room left behind from the maid.When we arrived maid next room over had earbud in ear and was on phone the whole time so not surprising on condition of room.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Steven, Celina

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place for two night stay. It meet all our needs
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Edward

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

2/10 Terrible

Mouayed

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disrespectful staff. Entered to a room full of bugs and manager said “we can vacuum it” did not end up staying here.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bronislawa

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location… beautiful view from balcony
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Donna

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
This is an older hotel but was clean and comfortable. It is right on the beach and a short walk to the ferry. The staff were very friendly and helpful. The breakfast had a nice variety and was good. We enjoyed the ease of walking to the shops and the ferry. We would stay here again if back in the area.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

ASHISH

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

6/10 Okay

Marilyn

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Meh - par for course in Mac City

Surprised how clean the rooms were based on the exterior of the hotel. Room was nice and the beds were comfy. Breakfast was mediocre at best.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025