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Best Western Plus Dockside Waterfront Inn

2.5 star property
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A balcony with a view of the ocean, a table with two cups, and two chairs.
A multi-story hotel with a prominent balcony, a sign indicating it is a Best Western Plus property, and a driveway leading to the entrance.
A beachfront hotel with multiple balconies, a sandy beach, and clear blue water.
A spacious lobby with wooden paneling, a fireplace, and multiple seating areas with patterned chairs and sofas.
A waterfront hotel with multiple balconies, a beach area with sun loungers, and a dock with boats.

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, Animal Tracks Adventure Golf
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Mackinaw Crossings
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Mackinaw Manor Haunted Mansion
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Airport, Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional)
    ‪20 min drive‬
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View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Lakeside

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a view of the outside.

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Lakeside

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(58 reviews)
  • Lake view
  • 29 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand with lamps, a framed picture on the wall, and a small table with a lamp.

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

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(49 reviews)
  • 29 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a view of the outside.

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

7.8 out of 10
Good
(19 reviews)
  • Lake view
  • 37 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand with lamps, a framed picture on the wall, and a small table with a lamp.

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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Lake view
  • 46 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

A hotel room with a bed, two armchairs, a small table, a lamp, and a painting on the wall.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub, Lakeside

7.4 out of 10
Good
(9 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Lakeside (with Sofabed)

A hotel room with a bed, two armchairs, a small table, a lamp, and a painting on the wall.

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

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

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

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a desk lamp, a nightstand, a large window with curtains, a bathroom with a bathtub, and a mirror.

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

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(21 reviews)
  • 29 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Courtyard Area

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a desk lamp, a nightstand, a large window with curtains, a bathroom with a bathtub, and a mirror.

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

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 29 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Poolside

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Suite, 1 Single Bed, Accessible, Poolside (with Sofabed)

A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand with lamps, a framed picture on the wall, and a small table with a lamp.

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

  • 46 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 9
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a lamp, a television, a mirror, and a bathroom visible in the background.

Suite, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking, Lakeside

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)
  • Lake view
  • 44 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a lamp, a television, a mirror, and a bathroom visible in the background.

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

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

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

A hotel room with two beds, a TV, a desk, and a mirror.

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

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a balcony with a view.

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

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand with lamps, a framed picture on the wall, and a small table with a lamp.

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

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 9
  • 4 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Poolside

A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand with lamps, a framed picture on the wall, and a small table with a lamp.

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Poolside

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Poolside

A hotel room with a large bed, a wooden dresser, a television mounted on the wall, and a small round table with chairs.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Poolside

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Best Western Plus Dockside Waterfront Inn

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 Lake Huron. 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 clean accommodations and the helpful staff
  • Just a 4-minute walk from Lake Huron and 8 minutes by foot from Mackinaw City Ferry Terminal
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
  • Smoking not allowed

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. 515 out of 1195 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 347 out of 1195 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 194 out of 1195 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 68 out of 1195 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 71 out of 1195 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Brandon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great service staff was very helpful and polite
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Douglas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our room was very clean. Check in was fast and easy Location is perfect for the ferry to the island Breakfast was good and the dining room very clean with lots of room
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A little old but the view was beautiful
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Cindy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms are great, however the walls are super thin. You can hear everything.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Santosh

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was good and staff also were good. But the overall cleanliness was not good and there was work going on when we stayed and it was worse. When they say it will be good after work is done , they need to provide a big discount when we stay during this phase.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Mitchell

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
No microwave. Good spread for breakfast, but limit only 2 hours. Staff were wonderful.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great accommodations.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

Terry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location to attractions.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Dana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice room, great breakfast!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Stephanie

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff is rude, room stunk, dirty sheets..... they earned negative stars.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tracy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable room, friendly staff, within walking distance of shops and restaurants and beach, great breakfast!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean, breakfast was good.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

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
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Ward

They wanted to charge me an extra $20 for. A water view, I passed, but the hotel was far from full.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Iram

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was good place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Lauralee

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice staff and was a nice room
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Aaron

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Pool and hot tub were great.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff and clean property. We stay at this hotel every year when we come for our anniversary!!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Jeremiah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very convenient location to shops and sites
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Sonica

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

8/10 Good

Diane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Room was nice and beds were comfortable. Great location for walking to shops & restaurants,
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful lake view with balcony, convenient location and helpful staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Javier

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good place to stay. No complains.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025