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Great Lakes Inn

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

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1 bedroom, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board
Exterior
Exterior
Property entrance
Surrounded by Mackinaw City's natural charm, Great Lakes Inn offers a welcoming retreat for families. Take advantage of the indoor and outdoor pools, unwind in the spa tub, or let kids burn off energy at the playground. With laundry facilities and a restaurant on site, your stay is sure to be relaxing.

Reviews

6.2 out of 10

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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1 bedroom, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Romantic Room, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub, Balcony

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

Highlights

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

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1 bedroom, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Accessible Room, 1 King Bed, Jetted tub

Highlights

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

View all photos for Standard Double Room, 2 Queen Beds

1 bedroom, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Standard Double Room, 2 Queen Beds

Highlights

Balcony
Separate dining area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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1 bedroom, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Standard Double Room, 2 Double Beds Pet Friendly

Highlights

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

View all photos for Standard Double Room, 2 Queen Beds Pet Friendly

1 bedroom, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Standard Double Room, 2 Queen Beds Pet Friendly

Highlights

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

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1 bedroom, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

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

View all photos for Standard Single Room, 1 Queen Bed Pet Friendly

1 bedroom, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Standard Single Room, 1 Queen Bed Pet Friendly

Highlights

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

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1 bedroom, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Handicap Accessible Double bed Jetted tub

Highlights

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

View all photos for Family Room, 2 Double Beds and 1 Twin Bund Bed, Balcony

1 bedroom, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

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 Twin Bunk Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed

1 bedroom, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Balcony
Separate dining area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
  • 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 - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Keyhole Bar & Grill - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Dixie Saloon - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪The Wild Blueberry - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Clyde's Drive-In - ‬10 min drive

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
  • Smoke-free property, a 24-hour front desk and tour/ticket information
  • 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

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

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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

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.

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. 147 out of 914 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 234 out of 914 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 215 out of 914 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 170 out of 914 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 148 out of 914 reviews

6.4/10

Cleanliness

7.2/10

Staff & service

5.6/10

Amenities

5.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Nice clean place needs coffee and breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great spot to crash, great sleep and convenient on road trip
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Shannon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Not a bad little spot for a weekend getaway
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Harold

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Better swimming area
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable. Close to downtown.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

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

8/10 Good

Glady

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
It’s close to the ferry dock & downtown. Other than people sitting outside of their rooms smoking, and having cigarette smoke hovering around m, it was an OK hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Brian Gorman

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very old and dirty. Will never be back and i will Never recommend this place to anyone
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Mary

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
It's the cheapest rate in the area, so if you don't have high expectations, it works - the lady checking people in was super nice - I did have to go to a separate location to check in, which I thought was weird - also did not have any toilet paper in my room😑 but you get what you pay for and the price was right - room I got was a bit smelly
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

John

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property has no office had to go to different property to check in.. Rooms are dated but clean. Pool and hotub are inoperable and dirty. Outside pool hasnt been opened or clean in a long time.. Website offers continental breakfast..But... Was offered a half off coupon for a local restaurant... Very misleading on Expedia...
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great Lakes Inn is in a convenient location by I 75 in Mackinac City. Close to shopping, food, attractions, ferries and water. Our room was very clean but the TV and refrigerator were smaller than most in other accommodations. The WiFi signal was slow, in room phone was outdated and the beds were not very comfortable. Except for the fireworks noise and when other guests were checking into the surrounding rooms after a long day, it was quiet. Overall, we had a pleasant few days at this motel and sightseeing the surrounding area.
Mackinac Bridge
Sunset
St. Ignace
Mackinac Bridge view from Straits State Park
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Your choice of swimming pools outdoor or indoor low water pressure and drainage was slow other then that the bed was comfortably got a real good night sleep
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Sherill

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very dirty, run down, stinky, not able to use hot tub or pool pool
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Katherine

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had to change entire hotel along with several other guests because of bed bugs. Sheets had blood stains on every bed and some pillow cases-didn’t look like they had cleaned them. Neither t.v worked. Luckily we were only staying one night
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Thomas

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
property run down, room was worn out tiles missing from floor, walls dirty, carpet worn out and dirty with stains. I would avoid this property
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Shilpa

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
No wifi in room, bad service. Even after complain no response from reception
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Erica

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room had an awful moldy stinky smell. The TV remote didn’t work. The light in the bathroom didn’t turn off. The AC unit makes this awful high pitch screeching noise. The pool water was from a hose coming from another room in the building.The bed felt like cement and the pillows were as thin as paper. I’ll never be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Markus

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Listed Amenities like the pool or free WiFi are not available. Had to walk next door to check in.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Christopher

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Wi-Fi was non existent. When we left we found old to go container under the bed that was moldy. The sink leaked so the floor was wet by the sink all the time. The price was good and the people were nice, that was about the only thing good I can say.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Nicole

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
we found medication bottle on our room, grapes behind a bench molded it was disgusting in the room
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

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

6/10 Okay

Angela

Liked: Staff & service
We booked a night at the Great Lakes Inn as a cheap place to sleep before taking the ferry to Mackinac Island. When we checked in (which took place at the Thunderbird Inn immediately next door), the staff offered us a king bed at the Thunderbird rather than the two queen beds we had booked at Great Lakes. We asked which property was better and the person at the desk indicated the Thunderbird was, possibly quite significantly by the look he gave us. We had to sign a paper stating we were okay with being moved from the original property. The room was okay for what this place was - the AC was off when we came in and it was really hot, but once we turned it on, it cooled off fairly quickly. We both used the shower and the water was hot and pressure was good. I did walk around barefoot on the floor a little bit and my feet were filthy, so that was a bit disconcerting. We also had a few noise issues when we first tried to go to bed (like someone ran by knocking on doors). To sum it up, I really hope I don't have to stay here again, but it was OK all things considered.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

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

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