What's it like in Downtown Mackinac Island?

Travellers are sure to enjoy a stay in Mackinac Island's Downtown Mackinac Island neighbourhood. Are you looking for Downtown Mackinac Island travel tips? Make sure that you visit Mackinac Island State Park and Lake Huron while you're in the neighbourhood.

What's a favourite place to stay in Downtown Mackinac Island?

Based on our traveller data, Lake View Hotel is one of the top choices for your stay in Downtown Mackinac Island. This hotel is a short 1-minute walk from Lake Huron, and it offers an indoor pool and private porches. Other good options for your stay in the area include Murray Hotel and Bicycle Street Inn .

How many hotels can I expect to find in the Downtown Mackinac Island area?

Book one of Expedia's 9 hotels and other accommodation options in Downtown Mackinac Island and start exploring everything Mackinac Island has to offer.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Downtown Mackinac Island, will I receive a refund?

Yes, most hotel bookings are fully refundable if cancelled before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your scheduled arrival. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you might be able to still cancel and get a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Plug in your dates, click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to review the best options available in Downtown Mackinac Island.

What can I see and do in this Mackinac Island neighbourhood?

Haunted Theatre, Biddle House and Robert Stuart House are notable landmarks to see while you're in Downtown Mackinac Island. As you're discovering the neighbourhood, Mackinac Island State Park and Lake Huron are some other places worth a visit. A few places to visit in the area around Downtown Mackinac Island include Maze Of Mirrors, Richard & Jane Manoogian Mackinac Art Museum and Fort Mackinac. When you're sightseeing in Mackinac Island, The Jewel Golf Course and Ste. Anne Catholic Church are also worth a stop.

Top 10 Downtown Mackinac Island Hotels of 2026

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A coastal street with a row of white buildings, a flagpole with flags, bicycles parked along the sidewalk, and a variety of colorful flowers in planters.

1. Lake View Hotel

Downtown Mackinac Island

Alycia

includes taxes & fees

23 Aug - 24 Aug

A balcony with two blue chairs, a small table with a 'Best Day Ever' sign, and a view of the ocean and pier.

2. Bicycle Street Inn

Downtown Mackinac Island

Jenna

includes taxes & fees

17 Sept - 18 Sept

A reception area with a white reception desk, a map on the wall, a fireplace, and a potted plant.

3. Pontiac Lodge

Downtown Mackinac Island

Heather

includes taxes & fees

2 Sept - 3 Sept

A historic building with a second-floor balcony, a ground-floor restaurant, and a row of bicycles parked outside.

4. Murray Hotel

Downtown Mackinac Island

Jennise

includes taxes & fees

24 Aug - 25 Aug

A large, multi-story building with a distinctive tower and a balcony.

5. Inn on Mackinac

0.5 km from Downtown Mackinac Island

Melissa

includes taxes & fees

3 Sept - 4 Sept

A porch with rocking chairs overlooking a marina with boats and a lighthouse.

6. Island House Hotel

0.4 km from Downtown Mackinac Island

Jeff

includes taxes & fees

25 Aug - 26 Aug

7. Harbour View Inn

0.6 km from Downtown Mackinac Island

Gregory

includes taxes & fees

1 Sept - 2 Sept

A covered porch with wicker chairs and a hanging chair, surrounded by greenery and a view of a house.

8. Pine Cottage Bed & Breakfast

0.5 km from Downtown Mackinac Island

Kimberly

includes taxes & fees

25 Aug - 26 Aug

A wooden deck with two metal chairs facing a body of water, surrounded by greenery.

9. Sunset Condominiums

2.5 km from Downtown Mackinac Island

Brandon

includes taxes & fees

3 Sept - 4 Sept

A fire pit with chairs around it, a building in the background, and a sunset sky.

10. Cedar Hill Lodge

7.8 km from Downtown Mackinac Island

Jenny

includes taxes & fees

10 Sept - 11 Sept

A Best Western hotel with a prominent sign, multiple buildings, and well-maintained landscaping.

11. Best Western Harbour Pointe Lakefront

8.8 km from Downtown Mackinac Island

Allison

includes taxes & fees

31 Aug - 1 Sept

A deck with a round table and a vase of flowers, overlooking a body of water with trees and a sunset.

12. The Inn At Stonecliffe

2.4 km from Downtown Mackinac Island

Celeste

includes taxes & fees

23 Aug - 24 Aug

A grassy area with a sign for Mackinac Island Ferry, a body of water, and a distant view of a lighthouse.

13. Aurora Borealis Motel

7.6 km from Downtown Mackinac Island

Justin

includes taxes & fees

7 Sept - 8 Sept

A white building with a sign reading "OFFICE" on the front. There are flower planters with various flowers and a wooden chair in the foreground.

14. Sunset Motel at Armand's Gardens

10.5 km from Downtown Mackinac Island

Chad

includes taxes & fees

8 Sept - 9 Sept

A hotel room with a large bed, a separate sitting area with a chair and table, a desk with a computer, a large bathtub, and a sliding glass door to the balcony.

15. Super 8 by Wyndham St. Ignace

9.3 km from Downtown Mackinac Island

Rick

includes taxes & fees

7 Sept - 8 Sept

An indoor swimming pool with a wooden interior, a balcony with a view, and a sign for Quality Inn.

16. Quality Inn Saint Ignace I-75

8.9 km from Downtown Mackinac Island

shawn

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

A beachfront hotel with a central pavilion, multiple balconies, and outdoor seating with umbrellas.

17. Breakers Resort & Beach Bar

9 km from Downtown Mackinac Island

David

includes taxes & fees

23 Aug - 24 Aug

A pool area with a table and chairs, a potted plant, and an emergency exit sign.

18. Up North Hotel (formerly Voyager Inn)

9 km from Downtown Mackinac Island

Lyndsay

includes taxes & fees

23 Aug - 24 Aug

An indoor swimming pool with clear blue water, surrounded by lounge chairs and a lifeguard stand.

19. Baymont by Wyndham Mackinaw City

11.6 km from Downtown Mackinac Island

Nanette

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

A circular seating arrangement with chairs and a central fire pit, surrounded by rocks, overlooking a calm body of water at sunset.

20. Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham St. Ignace Lakefront

9.2 km from Downtown Mackinac Island

Robin

includes taxes & fees

29 Aug - 30 Aug

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Where to stay in Downtown Mackinac Island

Find the best Downtown Mackinac Island areas for the activities you enjoy most.

A marina with numerous boats, a grassy park with a statue, and a lighthouse in the distance.

Harrisonville

If you're spending some time in Harrisonville, Mackinac Island State Park and Lake Huron are top sights worth seeing.

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A natural rock arch formation with a clear view of a turquoise lake below.

East Bluff

While visiting East Bluff, you might make a stop by sights like Arch Rock and Fort Mackinac.

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A coastal town with a marina, green lawns, and a church.

Hubbard's Annex

While visiting Hubbard's Annex, you might make a stop by sights like Mackinac Island State Park and Lake Huron.

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Top Downtown Mackinac Island Hotel Reviews

Cedar Hill Lodge

10/10 Excellent

"Very clean room and very friendly staff! Great spot to stay and take day trips from!"

Hamilton Inn Select Beachfront Mackinaw City

8/10 Good

"Overall we had a great stay! The beach is wonderful, great location close to downtown shops and restaurants, and nice hot breakfast buffet. The downside was our room always felt wet, and the curtains seemed to be gathering some mildew/mold from the moisture. Our tub would not stop up to allow for a bath for my son. Otherwise, nice spot and good value for the $$."

Best Western Harbour Pointe Lakefront

10/10 Excellent

"3 days and 4 nights of lake view. Waking up to beautiful sun coming up over Lake Huron., was the best. The pool was sparkling clean and the early morning walk to breakfast was exhilarating. The rooms were very clean and relaxing. Loved the decor and wasted a lot of time on the balcony. Didn’t want to leave."

Island House Hotel

8/10 Good

"Room was clean but beware that 4th floor rooms have no elevator and dormer rooms have a sloping ceiling and not much space. Cute rooms and terrific soap/shampoo/lotion. Lobby is well decorated but no coffee or water service and hard to find busy staff. Coffee in room is good but only dry stir ins. Only 4 hangers for very tight hanging space but room in dresser and night stands to put away things. We used the space under coffee table for one suitcase. Nice to have a small sofa for sitting and not just bed. Bed was comfortable but jiggled a lot every time one of us turned over. Chairs on grass and porch are so nice and grounds are beautiful. ICE house restaurant in back is good with very nice staff and lovely patio for outside dining. Next time I would stay at one of the boutique hotels instead."

Harbour View Inn

10/10 Excellent

"Upon arrival, staff arranged for luggage sent to wrong hotel from ferry with no fuss. Staff explained about hotel and gave pointers on the local area. Breakfast each morning was fresh and appropriate for the day (the coffee was especially good). Balcony was clean and very well maintained. Throughout the stay, can't say enough about entire staff and their helpfulness. Special mention of Sally and person who went and retrieved luggage from another hotel!"

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Our top choices for Downtown Mackinac Island hotels

1. Lake View Hotel

2. Bicycle Street Inn

3. Pontiac Lodge

4. Murray Hotel

5. Inn on Mackinac

6. Island House Hotel

7. Harbour View Inn

8. Pine Cottage Bed & Breakfast

9. Sunset Condominiums

10. Cedar Hill Lodge

11. Best Western Harbour Pointe Lakefront

12. The Inn At Stonecliffe

13. Aurora Borealis Motel

14. Sunset Motel at Armand's Gardens

15. Super 8 by Wyndham St. Ignace

16. Quality Inn Saint Ignace I-75

17. Breakers Resort & Beach Bar

18. Up North Hotel (formerly Voyager Inn)

19. Baymont by Wyndham Mackinaw City

20. Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham St. Ignace Lakefront

Where to stay in Downtown Mackinac Island

Harrisonville

East Bluff

Hubbard's Annex

Top Downtown Mackinac Island Hotel Reviews

Cedar Hill Lodge

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