Mackinaw Beach & Bay Inn & Suites

2.5 star property

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Outdoor wedding area
2 bedrooms, hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, blackout curtains
Indoor pool, open 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM, pool loungers
Reception
2 bedrooms, hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, blackout curtains

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • On private beach
  • Pool
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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929 S Huron Ave, Mackinaw City, MI, 49701
  • Place, Mackinaw City Ferry Terminal
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Mackinaw City Dock
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, Headlands International Dark Sky Park
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional)
    ‪21 min drive‬

Room options

Deluxe Room, Lake View

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(38 reviews)
  • 49 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Suite, Multiple Beds, Lake View

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(22 reviews)
  • 49 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Economy Suite, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking, Lake View

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(109 reviews)
  • 39 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Economy Suite, Lake View

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(60 reviews)
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 King Bed

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About this property

Mackinaw Beach & Bay Inn & Suites

Beach hotel with a private beach connected to the convention center in Mackinaw City
Guests of this beach hotel will appreciate convenient onsite amenities such as a hot tub and a picnic area. Housekeeping is available on request.
Mackinaw Beach & Bay Inn & Suites offers 71 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Rooms open to balconies or patios. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations with hydromassage showerheads, and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Hypo-allergenic bedding and change of towels can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

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

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 Mackinaw Beach & Bay Inn & Suites's great beach location. During your stay, you'll be connected to the convention center, and just a quick walk from Mackinaw City Ferry Terminal. You'll find features like free WiFi in public areas, free self parking, and a free ferry terminal shuttle.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self parking and RV/bus/truck parking
  • Take a swim in the indoor pool or soak in the hot tub
  • Amenities include a business center, 2 meeting rooms, and a conference center
  • Onsite recreation includes a private beach
  • Guests have great things to say about the helpful staff and the beach
  • Within a 10-minute walk of Mackinaw City Ferry Terminal and Lake Huron
  • Free ferry terminal shuttle service
Step outside to unwind on the sand beach. After a day at the beach, enjoy amenities at Mackinaw Beach & Bay Inn & Suites like an indoor pool and a hot tub.

A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. Self parking is free.

This Mackinaw City hotel is smoke free.


Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free ferry terminal shuttle
  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/lorry parking on site

Things to do

  • Hot tub
  • Indoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 2 meeting rooms
  • Business centre
  • Computer station
  • Conference centre (5,000 square foot of space)

Outdoors

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Firepit
  • On a private beach
  • On the bay
  • Picnic area
  • 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.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 1 building
  • 4 floors
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2010
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Reception hall
  • Smoke-free property
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

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

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:30 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Renovations and closures

This property is closed from September 4 2026 to September 8 2026 (dates subject to change).

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 5 children 17 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

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, debit cards, and cash
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
The front desk at this property is open daily from 7:00 AM - 11:00 PM.
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. 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

  • Pool access available from 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM.
  • Up to 5 children 17 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.

Property is also known as

Mackinaw Beach & Bay Inn
Mackinaw Beach And Bay - Inn And Suites
Mackinaw Beach And Bay Hotel Mackinaw City
Mackinaw Beach Bay Inn
Mackinaw Beach Bay
Mackinaw Beach Bay Inn Suites
Mackinaw Beach & Bay & Suites
Mackinaw Beach & Bay Inn & Suites Hotel
Mackinaw Beach & Bay Inn & Suites Mackinaw City
Mackinaw Beach & Bay Inn & Suites Hotel Mackinaw City

Reviews

Mackinaw Beach & Bay Inn & Suites Reviews

8.2

Very good

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 451 out of 1024 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 299 out of 1024 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 170 out of 1024 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 57 out of 1024 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 47 out of 1024 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Sarah

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved the suite with a balcony view! Staff was kind and courteous. Wished the beach and fire pits had been tidied a bit each day. Many beach chairs were broken and some were left in lake overnight.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Sarah

Travelled with family
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The first room they gave us had bed bugs. The second room they gave us we were on a floor with the rudest, loudest, inconsiderate people that were screaming, fighting, slamming doors, running down the hallway til 4 in the morning. Smelled like Marijuana.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Danielle

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Timothy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Teresa

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful Lake Huron balcony view. Free shuttle to ferry and early ticket purchase. Indoor pool cold, small hot tub.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

mohamad, dearborn heigths

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
they can do better on the beach side
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The large suite was great for my family and the beach was perfect!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Martice

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was nice and close to everything. It definitely needs some upgrades. The windows and floors were dirty. There were pieces of tile that had fallen off the wall. The room had a smell to it. The chlorine smell in the pool area was so bad we couldn’t be there for longer than 5-10 minutes it caused our eyes to burn and water terribly.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Patrick

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Room had a musky smell we stayed 4 nights asked for clean towels on the second day never got any. Carpet needs to be cleaned walked around in white socks pretty sure there trash now. Beach wash very dirty. Bottles laying by the burn Pitts from the first day we were there. Cans and trash every where
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Theodore

Travelled with family
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
The accommodations were convenient for us as we walked to anything we wanted to enjoy each day. The area seemed very safe regardless of the time of day with sidewalk access throughout the town.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

Good stay for a Family

This hotel worked really well for our needs on a recent long weekend trip to the area. We liked that the room had 2 separate sleeping areas and plenty of space. The balcony view of the lake was also very enjoyable. The staff at the front desk were very kind and helpful. This hotel is a bit dated and could use some upgrades to the rooms and common areas. Two areas in particular would be the beach area (clean up the sand, remove trash, maintenance of the outdoor furniture, etc.) and the fact that there is no where in the hotel to get any kind of food (except for vending machines).
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Neldy

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

6/10 Okay

Christopher

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Property was fine. Fit our family of five but was very old and kinda dirty. Beach was very messy and not great to hang out at (muddy and trashy with crazy levels of mosquitos at night). The firepits on the beach were cool but if anyone had a fire going, it meant the balcony was off limits unless you wanted to smell like smoke. I’d stay here again if I had to, but it was a bit too rundown and dirty for the price. The staff was great though and overall it felt safe. Just needs a refresh.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristine

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Khan, Markham

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms were clean and lake view suite with balcony had great view. 10 minutes walk to the nearest ferry dock to the Mackinac Island. Free shuttle to the ferry terminal is available upon request and hotel front desk person was helpful. We bought the ferry tickets from the hotel front desk. We enjoyed our stay at this hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Richard

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was comfortable with nice view. Beach had litter that was finally cleaned after a couple of days. Balconies also need more cleaning -balcony surface was dirty and chairs had gnats plastered on them. Windows needed cleaning.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

pauline

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

8/10 Good

Todd

Liked: Cleanliness
There were no food options. Bed was Firm but comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carole

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was amazing
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Rhonda

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Mary

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
the pigeons are taking over this property and guests are feeding them.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

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

Great stay

Staff was welcoming! Information was provided on surrounding area for activities, food, and walking. Room was spotless! Would definitely stay there again!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Dahmane

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cother

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property right off the water. The beach area can be cleaned
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025