Mackinaw City • Northern Michigan 11 BEST Mackinaw City Hotels & Places to Stay in Mackinaw City

Whether you're taking a long family vacation or a short weekend getaway to Mackinaw City, you may find the accommodations that you’re looking for in our list of the best hotels in Mackinaw City. Are you passing through on your way to the UP, or are you here for an extended vacation? No matter what your purpose, the top Mackinaw City hotels and roadside motels offer something for every budget.

Hamilton Inn Select Beachfront Mackinaw City

Known for being the highest-rated hotel in Mackinaw City by AAA, the Hamilton Inn Select Beachfront is located within walking distance of the downtown area on the beach. Because of that, Mackinaw Crossing shopping, restaurants, and attractions are close by as well. You can enjoy a free breakfast from Hamilton Inn Select Beachfront in the morning in their spacious breakfast room. All amenities and rooms are connected by indoor corridors and by an elevator.

All rooms have coffee makers and mini-fridges, and most have balconies overlooking Lake Huron and Mackinac Island. You can unwind in the whirlpool spa or make a splash in the heated indoor pool or swim off the 2000 feet of beach or work out in the new gym with the latest equipment. Also, you have free access to three offset indoor water parks in the summer and one in the winter. across the street. Behind the Hamilton and directly accessible is 2000 feet of private sandy beach. Star Line Ferry is next door.

Best Western Dockside Waterfront Mackinaw City

The Best Western Dockside Waterfront is the most popular hotel in Mackinaw City. All of the rooms are equipped with coffee makers and mini-fridges and soft seating. Most of the rooms have private balconies overlooking Mackinaw City's Best Beach and the four-story view is incredible.

The hotel has a hot tub, large indoor heated pool, and extensive fitness room. Watch your family from the comfort of the adjacent garden room with soft seating and entertainment while the play in the adjoining cedar themed pool area. Before getting about your day, don’t miss the free hot breakfast in the breakfast room with stunning views of the Mackinac Bridge, Mackinac Island, and the State Harbor. The hotel is the closest hotel to Shepler's Ferry and downtown shopping.

Comfort Inn Lakeside Mackinaw City

At Comfort Inn Lakeside, you get one of the best views among the Mackinaw City hotels. You can see Mackinac Island, Round Island and Bois Blanc Island as well as the fireworks located a few hundred feet away on a floating barge each week. You can walk to Old Mackinac Point Lighthouse, and you get direct access to 2,000 feet of beach at your feet. In the morning, you can have breakfast. All rooms have a fridge and most have private balconies.

On-site is an indoor heated pool, whirlpool, and 2000 feet of private beach. You will enjoy the colonial theme inside and out of the hotel with hand crafted period correct Amish furniture in each room.

Bridge Vista Beach Hotel Mackinaw City

One of the newest hotels in Mackinaw City, the log cabin themed Bridge Vista Beach Hotel sits on 2200 feet of private sandy beach and affords a fantastic view of the Mackinac Bridge from its lakefront units. Some of the colorful rooms have Jacuzzi tubs and separate sitting areas. All have a minifridge. The Bridge Vista offers for free the largest indoor waterpark in town on site with slides, whirlpool, splash park, lazy river, and swimming pool under one roof. All are connected with indoor corridors and two elevators. Most of the rooms have private balconies overlooking the sandy beach.

Ask about discounts and free shuttle service to the water park and casino.

Mackinaw Beach & Bay Mackinaw City

With an excellent view of Mackinac Bridge and Mackinac Island, Mackinaw Beach and Bay is one of the top-rated hotels in Mackinaw City for a longer stay. The all-suite, all lakefront room features queen and king beds, fridges, kitchenette, and a private balcony in every single room. The hotel has an indoor pool and whirlpool on site.

The Beach and Bay sits on 2200 feet of private sandy beach and has a fantastic view of the Straits area. Walk to Mackinac Island Ferries and the downtown shopping area.

Ramada Inn Waterfront Mackinaw City

Family-owned, the Ramada Inn Waterfront offers affordable, clean rooms within walking distance of downtown shopping, restaurants, and is directly next door to the ferry docks to Mackinac Island. You can even walk to Fort Michilimackinac in about 20 minutes. The Ramada sits on 2000 feet of private sandy beach and almost all rooms have direct or indirect views of the lake from a private balcony.

While all of the rooms have coffee makers and fridges, the rooms all have indoor access to the lobby and indoor pool and whirlpool. Starline Ferry is adjoining.

Cabins of Mackinac Mackinaw City

Among the hotels Mackinaw City has, the Cabins of Mackinac is one of the most unique. It is within easy walking distance to downtown restaurants and shopping. Meanwhile spacious park like grounds offer all of the amenities in its private one and two story log cabins. Some cabins have microwaves, kitchenettes, Jacuzzies and porches with views of Lake Huron. The Starline Ferry is directly across the street. The hotel offers a beautiful solar heated outdoor pool and hot outdoor jacuzzi as well as direct access on site to Pirate’s Adventure waterpark with the largest indoor whirlpool in Mackinaw City, indoor swimming pool, and an indoor waterpark. However, that doesn’t take away from its comfortable rooms and quiet setting. The rooms feature coffee makers, minifridges, and microwaves. The sandy beach is only walk across the street.

You also have access to a walking, bicycle, and snowmobile trail within a few hundred feet. Additional attractions, restaurants, and shopping are nearby.

Clarion Hotel Beachfront Mackinaw City

You'll find a variety of rooms at Clarion Hotel Beachfront—queens, kings, lakefront rooms with balconies, courtside and lakefront Jacuzzies and family suites. The hotel has an elevator, an indoor Jacuzzi and pool, guest laundry area and free hot breakfast every morning. Star Line ferry is located directly next door and on 2200 feet of private sandy beach.

The rooms and hotel are Victorian themed inside and out and provide for a unique experience in a hotel with an amazing location.

You can get a complimentary coffee, juices, and free hot breakfast every morning in the large breakfast room, and the family-owned motel provides a walking friendly location to downtown stores and restaurants.

Super 8 Bridgeview Mackinaw City

As the name suggests, Super 8 Bridgeview offers a spectacular view of Old Mackinac Point Lighthouse because it's right across the street. It's very close to other attractions, restaurants, and shopping. The rooms are accessible via interior corridors and feature coffee makers.

Some of the rooms have views of Lake Huron or whirlpool tubs. Many have balconies overlooking the lake. The log themed exterior and log furniture rooms offer indoor weather free corridor access to the indoor pool and whirlpool. The motel has a nine-foot-deep heated indoor pool and a large hot tub for relaxing. The Bridgeview Park and beach is located directly across the street. Many of the rooms have private balconies that overlook the Mackinac Bridge and the Lighthouse.

Crown Choice Inn & Suites Mackinaw City

Located within walking distance from downtown restaurants and shops and directly across the street from Star Line ferry. Crown Choice Inn & Suites is highly regarded among guests. It's located just across the street from 2000 feet of private sandy beach on Lake Huron. The modern indoor corridor hotel has a large exercise room, sauna, whirlpool, swimming pool, game room, and an indoor waterpark called Pirate’s Adventure. The hotel is open year round and welcomes couples as well as families. Most of the rooms are suites and have microwaves, fridges, in room jacuzzies, queens and King beds. Most of the rooms are either honeymoon or family suites. Indoor corridors connect the rooms with the waterpark.

Bayside Hotel of Mackinac Mackinaw City

The Bayside Hotel of Mackinac is conveniently located on Huron Street in downtown Mackinaw City and is directly across the street from the Mackinac Island Ferry docks. Bayside offers both courtside and lakeview rooms with a view of beautiful Lake Huron and Mackinac Island. You will find all that Mackinaw City has to offer within easy walking distance including Mackinaw Crossings, downtown Mackinaw City shops, theaters, outdoor concerts in Heritage Park, Mackinaw City restaurants, and a free nightly video light show.

The hotel has indoor corridors and is directly attached the Pirate’s Adventure Waterpark, indoor swimming pool, exercise room, and game room.