Great Lakes Inn

2.0 star property
Family-friendly motel with free casino shuttle and 24-hour front desk

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Reception
Exterior
1 bedroom, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board
Property entrance
Exterior

Reviews

6.2 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Laundry
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Pool
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air conditioning

Room options

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Romantic Room, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub, Balcony

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
Separate bedroom
Shower/bath combination
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

Highlights

Separate dining area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
Separate bedroom
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Accessible Room, 1 King Bed, Jetted tub

Highlights

Deck/patio
Separate dining area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
Separate bedroom
Shower/bath combination
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Double Room, 2 Queen Beds

Highlights

Balcony
Separate dining area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
Separate bedroom
Shower/bath combination
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Double Room, 2 Double Beds Pet Friendly

Highlights

Separate dining area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
Separate bedroom
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Standard Double Room, 2 Queen Beds Pet Friendly

Highlights

Separate dining area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
Separate bedroom
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

Separate dining area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
Separate bedroom
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Single Room, 1 Queen Bed Pet Friendly

Highlights

Separate dining area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
Separate bedroom
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Handicap Accessible Double bed Jetted tub

Highlights

Separate dining area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
Separate bedroom
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Family Room, 2 Double Beds and 1 Twin Bund Bed, Balcony

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
  • 48 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 Single Bunk Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Balcony
Separate dining area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
Separate bedroom
Shower/bath combination
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
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About the area

Map
150 Old U.S. 31, Mackinaw City, MI, 49701

What's nearby

  • Mackinaw City Ferry Terminal - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Mackinaw City Dock - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Mackinaw Bridge Museum - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Old Mackinac Point Lighthouse - 2 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Headlands International Dark Sky Park - 6 min drive - 5.5 km

Getting around

  • Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Zodiac Party Store - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Keyhole Bar & Grill - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Dixie Saloon - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪The Hook Lakeside Grill - ‬14 min walk

About this property

Great Lakes Inn

Family-friendly motel near Mackinaw City Ferry Terminal
At Great Lakes Inn, you can look forward to a terrace, a garden and a playground. For some rest and relaxation, visit the hot tub. Guests can also expect to find laundry facilities and a restaurant.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • An indoor pool and an outdoor pool
  • Free self-parking
  • A free casino shuttle, express check-out and express check-in
  • A vending machine, smoke-free property and a 24-hour front desk
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All guest rooms at Great Lakes Inn have perks, such as air conditioning and separate dining areas, as well as amenities, such as sound-insulated walls and free newspapers. Guest reviews speak positively of the cleanliness rooms at the property.
Other amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and shower/bath combinations
  • 32-inch TVs with cable channels
  • Separate dining areas, fridges and microwaves

Languages

English, German, Romanian

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Property amenities

Parking and transport

  • Free casino shuttle
  • Free ferry terminal shuttle
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Hot tub
  • Indoor pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Personal motorised watercraft
  • Playground

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Separate in-room dining area
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

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.
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 2 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 32-inch TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Separate dining area

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • 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 - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The property charges USD 3 for credit card payments
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Renovations and closures

The property will be renovating from 18 June 2025 to 30 June 2025 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:
  • Swimming pool

Alternative facilities will be available off-site during the renovation.

During renovations, the motel will make every effort to minimise noise and disturbance.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 30 per pet, per day
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 16 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 30 per pet, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of USD 3

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

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 and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
Children under 16 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision

Property is also known as

Great Lakes Inn
Great Lakes Inn Mackinaw City
Great Lakes Mackinaw City
Great Lakes Inn Motel
Great Lakes Inn Mackinaw City
Great Lakes Inn Motel Mackinaw City

Frequently asked questions

Does Great Lakes Inn have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool and an outdoor pool. The property will be renovating the swimming pool from June 18 2025 until June 30 2025 (completion date subject to change).

Is Great Lakes Inn pet-friendly?

Yes, dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of USD 30 per pet, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Great Lakes Inn?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Great Lakes Inn?

Check-in start time: 4 PM; check-in end time: midnight.

What time is check-out at Great Lakes Inn?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Where is Great Lakes Inn located?

This family-friendly Mackinaw City motel is within a 10-minute walk of Mackinaw City Ferry Terminal and Lake Huron. Lake Michigan is 3.1 mi (5 km) away.

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Great Lakes Inn Reviews

Reviews

6.2
Rating 10 - Excellent. 141 out of 863 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 225 out of 863 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 201 out of 863 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 158 out of 863 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 138 out of 863 reviews

6.4/10

Cleanliness

7.2/10

Staff & service

5.8/10

Amenities

5.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Patricia

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Dirty broken beds. Room never cleaned. No front desk had to go to next property. No pool had to go next door. Totally misrepresented would never go again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

MARY ANN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place was great for the price
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

JODY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The front desk staff was friendly and overall was good accommodation.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice little spot, walking distance to casino easy drive to downtown Mackinaw city
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Brenda

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I did not like the hotel we had bugs in our room. The room was stinky, they advertised a pool and got on their website, but the didn't have neither one. I got bit but a spider in the room the water in the shower was cold it wouldn't get hot. I will not be staying there again I do not recommend this hotel to anyone
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Kerri

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I would definitely stay here again
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very helpful front office staff (thanks Nal!) Loved the indoor pool and hot tub.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

Trent

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Same owner over multiple properties. Had to go next door hotel to check in/see front desk. Also have to go to the next door property to use a (run down, ugly, plants growing inside) pool. Property is not cared for in a professional manner. Seems short staffed and abandoned. The front desk did let us know we get into two local 'waterparks' with our stay. I took my kids to both, both were run down, broken down water slides, and excessive mold and smells. Do not recommend staying unless you have very very low expectations.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Rose

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I booked and paid for an upgrade room. At check in what was provided was a standard (smaller) room. The wifi at the property is non-functional. The office is not operational and the registration process occurs at an adjacent property. Won't be staying here again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Cheryl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Staff was very friendly and accommodating
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Koral

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
great place to stay to save money on your trip. clean is all I cared about, and it was clean.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Sehjmeet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice rooms,
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

sweetallie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff was great
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean and friendly staff. Would stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Eugene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Quiet clean. Pleasant stay. Reasonable price.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carrie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient to focks for our one night stay on our way to the island
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Hui

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A nice choice for a stay at Mackinaw
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

REBECCA S

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
It was close to the shopping and other things.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

LUIS

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very good location
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Aman

Liked: Amenities
Had a nice stay at the hotel. Friendly staff and descent location.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Great place to stay

Amazing
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

Dale

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Older property but staff was friendly and room was clean. There were fireworks the night we were there that we were able to watch from our balcony!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marvin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Price was great.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

Very Good Service

Rooms are good and service is excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Dave

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The room was fine and the bed was comfortable. It was a good place to stay for an overnight.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023