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Lighthouse View Motel

2.5 star property
Travelers can take a refreshing swim in the indoor pool, unwind in the spa tub, or find peaceful moments in the garden at this Lake Michigan retreat

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The Lighthouse View Motel near Lake Michigan is perfect for a relaxing getaway. Enjoy the indoor pool, garden tranquility, or spa tub after exploring. Helpful staff and free self-parking add convenience.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

Premium bedding, laptop workspace, blackout curtains, free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(27 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2022
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Hydromassage showerhead
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Premium bedding, laptop workspace, blackout curtains, free WiFi

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(45 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2022
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Hydromassage showerhead
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Premium bedding, laptop workspace, blackout curtains, free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2022
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Hydromassage showerhead
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Premium Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Partial Lake View

Premium bedding, laptop workspace, blackout curtains, free WiFi

Premium Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Partial Lake View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(20 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2022
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 23 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Premium Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Partial Lake View

Premium bedding, laptop workspace, blackout curtains, free WiFi

Premium Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Partial Lake View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(19 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2022
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 26 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
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About the area

Mackinaw City is home to Lighthouse View Motel. Old Mackinac Point Lighthouse and Mackinaw Heritage Village are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Animal Tracks Adventure Golf and Icebreaker Mackinaw Maritime Museum. Murdick's Fudge - St. Ignace and Totem Village are also worth visiting.
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Map
699 North Huron Ave., Mackinaw City, MI, 49701

What's nearby

  • Old Mackinac Point Lighthouse - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Colonial Michilimackinac Park - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Mackinaw Bridge Museum - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Mackinaw City Dock - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Mackinaw City Ferry Terminal - 20 min walk - 1.7 km

Getting around

  • Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Keyhole Bar & Grill - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Dixie Saloon - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Wienerlicious - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Darrow's Family Restaurant - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬13 min walk

About this property

Lighthouse View Motel

Motel remodelled in 2022 and located near Lake Michigan
Lighthouse View Motel provides amenities, such as a garden and a hot tub. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • An indoor pool
  • Free self-parking
  • Express check-out and a vending machine
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff and location
Room features
All guest rooms at Lighthouse View Motel include perks, such as premium bedding and laptop-friendly workspaces, as well as amenities, such as free WiFi and air conditioning. Guests reviews give good marks for the clean rooms at the property.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with hydromassage showers and shower/bath combinations
  • 50-inch flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Coffee/tea makers, heating and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Things to do

  • Hot tub
  • Indoor pool

Family friendly

  • Indoor pool

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Handrails in stairways
  • No lift
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • 2 floors
  • Built in 1995
  • Renovated entire property - January 2022
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Hydromassage showerhead
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 50-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Free local calls
  • Free long-distance calls
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Laptop workspace
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 10 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
3 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

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 debit cards; cash is not accepted

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
Pool access available from 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Lighthouse View Motel Mackinaw City
Lighthouse View Motel
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Lighthouse View Motel Mackinaw City
Lighthouse View Motel Motel Mackinaw City

Frequently asked questions

Does Lighthouse View Motel have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool. Pool access is from 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM.

Is Lighthouse View Motel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Lighthouse View Motel?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Lighthouse View Motel?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Lighthouse View Motel?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Where is Lighthouse View Motel located?

Situated in Mackinaw City, this motel is steps from Old Mackinac Point Lighthouse and 2.8 mi (4.5 km) from Lake Michigan. Lake Huron and Fort Michilimackinac State Historic Park are just steps away.

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Reviews

Lighthouse View Motel Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.4

Cleanliness

9.6

Location

9.2

Staff & service

8.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 565 out of 932 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 277 out of 932 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 70 out of 932 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 12 out of 932 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 932 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Shelly

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was wonderful about our stay. We especially enjoyed how quiet it was.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Jo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice stay for small family owned property - very affordable pricing
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Good place to stay. Very convenient to waterfront and restaurants.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bonnie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay! Convenient to catch the ferry to Mackinac island.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean and very comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This was a nice clean motel close to good dining and view of the Lighthouse and bridge.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location, clean, fresh room. Walking distance to restaurants. Will stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Sharon

Location was good.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Maribel was awsome...shops and bridge are walking distance suoer clean super convenient 👌
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, friendly and accommodating staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel very clean and nice. Walkable to everything we wanted to do will stay again
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Great location, nice staff, comfortable bef
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Jeff

Liked: Amenities
A good place for the weekend stay we had. Great location and the motel was in good condition with clean rooms and no issues.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very Clean, Cozy, Modern Room. Extremely happy with my choice to stay here and will return in the future.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Twila

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This motel was super clean desk person was very friendly you could walk right across the street and Mackinac Bridge was right there. It was wonderful just walking across the street and seating on a bench by the lake. I highly recommend this motel.
This was our room
They have pool and hot tub
This is right across the street from motel
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Don

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Easy to find, nice staff. A bit old school but a good value for a night.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and comfortable basic hotel room. Hot tub and pool were very nice. We really enjoyed staying here. Right across from the beach/mackinaw bridge and easy walking distance to a bunch of restaurants and shops. Would absolutely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I had two good restaurants in walking distance from my hotel. The downtown was touristy, but had some nice places to go ti
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Raymond

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly host . Room clean and bed comfy . Easy walk to view bridge and away from noisier busy part of town
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Well maintained, friendly staff, clean. Loved the hot tub.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jacob

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Recently affordable and great location.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Martha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean, the bed was comfy, nice hot shower and a great price.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We love staying here ! Owners are friendly. Pool and hot tub are great. Room is very clean. Water pressure in shower is amazing!! Bed is comfortable. Right across the street from the bridge !!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Glenn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location near the straits and bridge. Nicely remodeled.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025