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Starlite Budget Inn

2.0 star property
Motel with free parking, a short walk to Mackinaw City Ferry Terminal

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Aerial view
Children’s play area – outdoor
Property entrance
Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Children’s play area – outdoor

Reviews

6.8 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Housekeeping
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included

Room options

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Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Fridge
TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Fridge
TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

1 King with In Room Jacuzzi

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Fridge
TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
  • 46 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Fridge
TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

2 Rooms with 2 Double Beds

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Cable channels
  • 46 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
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About the area

Map
116 Old US 31, Mackinaw City, MI, 49701

What's nearby

  • Old Mackinac Point Lighthouse
    2 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Mackinaw City Ferry Terminal
    7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Mackinaw City Dock
    18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Mackinaw Bridge Museum
    18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Headlands International Dark Sky Park
    6 min drive - 5.5 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • McDonald's
    11 min drive
  • Zodiac Party Store
    10 min drive
  • Keyhole Bar & Grill
    20 min walk
  • Dixie Saloon
    19 min walk
  • The Hook Lakeside Grill
    17 min walk

About this property

Starlite Budget Inn

Motel near Mackinaw City Ferry Terminal
Starlite Budget Inn provides a playground and more. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • An indoor pool with sunloungers
  • Free self-parking
  • Smoke-free property, tour/ticket information and an off-lead area
  • A vending machine
Room features
All guest rooms at Starlite Budget Inn have comforts, such as air conditioning, as well as Guests reviews speak well of the clean rooms at the property.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/bath combinations and free toiletries
  • TVs with cable channels
  • Fridges, daily housekeeping and desks

Languages

English, Spanish

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

Things to do

  • Indoor pool
  • Playground

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Indoor pool
  • Playground

Conveniences

  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

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

More

  • 1 floor
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
The check-in location differs from the property location; go to: [146 Old Us 31, Mackinaw City, MI 49701]
The host will greet guests on arrival
If you are planning to arrive after 11:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between 21 October and 10 May.

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 27.75 per pet, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total pets
Pets cannot be left unattended
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property on the number on the booking confirmation
An off-lead area is available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 40.0 per day.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 27.75 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 40.0 per day

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

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
Pool access available from 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Does Starlite Budget Inn have a pool?

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

Is Starlite Budget Inn pet-friendly?

Yes, Starlite Budget Inn allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total). There's a fee of USD 27.75 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Starlite Budget Inn?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Starlite Budget Inn?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Starlite Budget Inn?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Where is Starlite Budget Inn located?

Located in the heart of Mackinaw City, this motel is within a 15-minute walk of Mackinaw City Ferry Terminal and Lake Huron. Mackinaw Crossings and Mackinaw Manor Haunted Mansion are also within 1 mile (2 km).

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Starlite Budget Inn Reviews

Reviews

6.8
Rating 10 - Excellent. 188 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 334 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 253 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 138 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 90 out of 1003 reviews

7.2/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

6.0/10

Amenities

6.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Isaac

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice place when you visit Mackinac
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Katherine

Liked: Staff & service
Comfortable beds.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tauheed

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is a good place to stay when somebody is trying to go for Mackinac Island. It's a place where you can stay overnight and go next day morning
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Madhu

Liked: Cleanliness
Very good and budget friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
They are very polite people and clean
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Hugh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Everyone has coupons if you partake in their food or entertainment.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Lillian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I think the price for this room was too high even in peak season.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Clean
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Ranae

Liked: Staff & service
If you need a place to stay for one night before going to island then this is a convenient place to stay. Needs to be updated
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Simon

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
You get what you pay for at Starlite
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Srinivas reddy

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

4/10 Poor

Roger

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very old, but it was clean. Pool was disgusting!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Penni

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
I was nervous after reading recent reviews. But, it was fine!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

asad

Light
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Stella

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I would of preferred having the office closer,
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Crystal

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Not clean. Switched us to budget in. Beside a large open garage door full of dirty laundry
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

brad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Traveling by motorcycle stated this place so we can catch the boat ride The pool was not an option as it was green and nasty and hadn't been cleaned in a while nor the hot tub that was in the building or pool whatever it was you can see he was nasty for the price the room was a good room to catch some sleep and in rest
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Rory

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very inconvenient check-in process. Check in is at a different building off-site. Very old facility.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Richard

Disliked: Amenities
Damn heat was on and it was 80 out side, never cooled down. Horrible sleeping conditions. This should be checked by room cleaners, Or staff. Nobody to check it as no employees of hotel on site. NOT GOOD. SUSPICIOUS GUESTS. UNEASY STAY
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Michael

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Room dated musty and in disrepair
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Ted

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Kinda wierd with no staff on site but the desk person two hotels down did fine.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

syed

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Washroom locking fridge not working
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Warner

Room was decent,bathroom tub/shower area needs improvement. A/C to small for unit
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

MICHAEL

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
They never serviced the room during the three days. I half expected it, given the price. Clean towels would've been nice.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

randy

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
They did not sweep the floor in the room. There was stems from grapes on the floor and it was dirty
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025