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Clarion Hotel Mackinaw City Beachfront

2.5 star property

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Hot Tub, Courtyard View
Free daily continental breakfast
View from property
Indoor pool, pool loungers
Lake view

Reviews

6.6 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Gym
  • Breakfast included
  • Pool
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

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905 S Huron St, Mackinaw City, MI, 49701
  • Place, Mackinaw City Ferry Terminal
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Mackinaw City Dock
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Headlands International Dark Sky Park
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Airport, Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional)
    ‪23 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Hot Tub, Courtyard View

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Hot Tub, Courtyard View

  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Lake View

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Lake View

  • 14 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Hot Tub

  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Room, Non Smoking

  • 14 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Standard Suite, 2 Bedrooms

  • 30 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Partial lake view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Queen Beds

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Deluxe Suite, 2 Bedrooms (Lake Front)

Deluxe Suite, 2 Bedrooms (Lake Front)

  • 30 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Suite, 2 Bedrooms (Lake Front)

  • 37 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 8
  • 3 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About this property

Clarion Hotel Mackinaw City Beachfront

Beach hotel with a private beach and free breakfast
Guests of this beach hotel will appreciate convenient onsite amenities such as a hot tub and a fitness center.
Clarion Hotel Mackinaw City Beachfront offers 115 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Premium cable television is provided. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and complimentary toiletries.

This Mackinaw City hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is offered daily and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

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

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

Our customers tell us they can't get enough of Clarion Hotel Mackinaw City Beachfront's great beach location. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Mackinaw City Ferry Terminal. Features include free breakfast, free WiFi in public areas, and free self parking.
  • Free continental breakfast served daily
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self parking
  • Take a swim in the indoor and outdoor pools or soak in the hot tub
  • Amenities include free lobby newspapers, a front-desk safe, and a 24-hour business center
  • Onsite recreation includes a private beach and a gym
  • Guests have great things to say about the beach and the helpful staff
  • Steps from Mackinaw City Ferry Terminal and 7 minutes by foot from Lake Huron
Simply walk outside to feel the sun on your face at the sand beach. After a day at the beach, enjoy amenities at Clarion Hotel Mackinaw City Beachfront like an indoor pool, a hot tub, and a fitness center.

Free breakfast is available daily. WiFi is free in public spaces. You'll have access to the outdoor pool at a partner property. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Mackinaw City hotel.

Guests are served free continental breakfast daily from 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • RV/bus/lorry parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM

Things to do

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

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • 24-hour business centre
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Garden
  • In a nature reserve
  • On a lake
  • On a private beach
  • Pool loungers

Accessibility

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

More

  • 4 buildings
  • 4 floors
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free cot
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 42-inch TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between October 29 and May 1.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children 18 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 50 per night.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

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.

  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 50 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
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Choice)
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

  • Children 18 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

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Clarion Hotel Mackinaw City Beachfront Reviews

Reviews

6.6
Rating 10 - Excellent. 222 out of 1035 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 258 out of 1035 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 249 out of 1035 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 171 out of 1035 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 135 out of 1035 reviews

6.4/10

Cleanliness

7.4/10

Staff & service

6.2/10

Amenities

6.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Hanadi

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The front desk staff was nice and helpful But the room was dirty and the carpet needs to be changed Also breakfast is poor
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

VIJAY NARAYANAN

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donald

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Jason, Iron River

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness
Got there to find our room was in the basment, $360 for a basement room? Our beach view was half underground and the ledge and ground were littered with cigarette butts and a beach chair with old towels. Full bags of garbage were all over the outside of the building leading into our room. The room smelled strange and when we used the hot tub, which had patched cracks all over it, after draining it it was full of some brown dirt? Sand? Mold? Not sure if it came out of the jets or the faucet or what. No it wasnt from us we didnt even use the beach. I could see this at a $50 no-tell motel but when I'm paying almost $400 for a night I expect a bit more.
Mystery substance in hot tub.
Hole in screen door.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

hiba

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Close to beach and ferry to island
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Ima

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Jennifer

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Not worth the price

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Jeremy

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The property is older and not well maintained. There was a lot of trash on the premises and in the beach area. Our 1-night stay was fine but would not recommend for a longer vacation stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Stafani

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

4/10 Poor

Linda

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Poorly maintained property
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Eric, Columbus

Liked: Staff & service
Hotel rooms are dated. Had a room with the beachfront view. That was nice. Room unfortunately had a musty odor that lingered and stuck to our clothing and bags. Parking was very tight as well. Thankfully it was only for one night.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Sandra

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vickie

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

Perfect vaction

We enjoyed our stay at the Clarion,we had no issues very clean. The staff were amazing and good at their job.I would for sure stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Lidia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Nice view but was near to
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Kathleen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Nice 2 bedroom room.

The room itself with 2 bedrooms was great, it’s starting to show a little wear and tear, needs updating. Breakfast, not so good. Cereal container not working, couldn’t get cereal out. Get a waffle machine in there, sausage or bacon would be nice.great room Pool area needed help.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Steven

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Juan

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Edit

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities
We traveled with our family ( two young adults ) ,had a two bedroom suite #334 We loved the location ferry to the island was only 3 minutes walk! The hotel price was very reasonable for three nights! Loved the beach front it was very convenient to chill on the beach after a long day ! But this hotel definitely need some updates !! Room was not clean , smelled bad and had a mold in the bathroom!!! But reading all the other reviews we didn’t have a high expectation!! Did not used any house cleaning or breakfasts!! Again we just stayed in to shower and sleep!! Before you book this hotel you should know what you will get for the price!! Overall it was an ok place to stay but definitely I would not book this Clarion hotel again!!! Front desk guy was extremely helpful and super friendly by check is !!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Teresa

Travelled with family
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
I liked the area and that we had a lake view but the building needs a lot of maintenance our screen door the screen was pulled away from the frame the baseboards needed painting or washing the light in the bathroom was making noise every time it was on and there was laundry baskets outside everywhere with dirty laundry and the grounds and beach were littered with garbage nothing was done to clean up the beach each morning towels were left everywhere.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Amy

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness
This property is on the beach, it says a 3 minute walk to the Arnold Ferry but I don't even think it was that long. What I didn't like was that we found an old chunk of bread on the floor in plain sight, a gummy worm by the TV stand, and 2 random bottle caps between the 2 suite rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Carrie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Breakfast and parking

Room was sufficient and suited our needs. We were grateful for the two bathrooms. Hotel is convenient for the ferry. Continental breakfast left a lot to be desired. It consisted of boiled eggs, toast, pancakes and ham. My biggest issue was the parking. The lot is too small for the amount of rooms and it can be hard to maneuver a large vehicle. If you arrive back from a day out later in the evening it’s difficult to find a spot. I’m not sure if there was overflow across the street or if people were just using another lot.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Wendi

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Location was ok. Last minute reservation on a weekend in a very touristy city. But room had musty smell, lamps were all old and falling apart. Old furnishings.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Victor

Travelled with family and small children
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was old and dirty. Breakfast was very limited and discusting
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Gerald

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Very out dated, the hot tub water double nasty. The whole place is out dated.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

LYNETTE

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Room was clean. Windows in & out were dirty. Place could use a good power washing! Maintenance man was rude. Patio lock was broken.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025