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Northwinds Motel

2.5 star property
Lakefront motel in Mackinaw City with free parking

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2 Queen Lakefront with Private Deck | Bathroom
Standard Single Room, 1 Queen Bed
Lobby
Lobby
Breakfast area

Reviews

5.8 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
The current price is €74
includes taxes & fees
10 Jul - 11 Jul

Room options

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1 Queen Lakefront with Private Deck

1 Queen Lakefront with Private Deck

Highlights

Heating
TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

Highlights

Heating
TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Standard Single Room, 1 Queen Bed

Standard Single Room, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

Heating
TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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2 Queen Lakefront with Private Deck

2 Queen Lakefront with Private Deck

Highlights

Heating
TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
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About the area

Map
11472 W US 23, Mackinaw City, MI, 49701

What's nearby

  • Mackinaw City Ferry Terminal - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Mackinaw City Dock - 3 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Mackinaw Bridge Museum - 3 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Old Mackinac Point Lighthouse - 3 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Headlands International Dark Sky Park - 7 min drive - 6.2 km

Getting around

  • Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Keyhole Bar & Grill - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Dixie Saloon - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪The Hook Lakeside Grill - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Darrow's Family Restaurant - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Wienerlicious - ‬2 min drive

About this property

Northwinds Motel

Motel near Mackinac Bridge
Located close to Straits State Park, Northwinds Motel has plenty to offer.
Additional perks include:
  • Outdoor pool access nearby
  • Free self-parking
  • Access to a nearby indoor pool, tour/ticket information and smoke-free property
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with showers
  • 32-inch TVs with cable channels
  • Heating and daily housekeeping

Languages

English

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The price is €73
includes taxes & fees
20 Jul - 21 Jul
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Property amenities

Parking and transport

  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Things to do

  • Indoor pool (guest access)
  • Outdoor pool (guest access)

Family friendly

  • Access to nearby indoor pool
  • Access to nearby outdoor pool

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • On a lake
  • Picnic area

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)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch TV with cable channels

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
The check-in location differs from the property location; go to: [11416 US Highway 23, Mackinaw City, MI 49701]
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Pets

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

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

Important information

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 debit cards; cash is not accepted

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

Property is also known as

Northwinds Mackinaw City
Northwinds Motel
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Northwinds Motel Mackinaw City
Northwinds Motel Motel Mackinaw City

Frequently asked questions

Does Northwinds Motel have a pool?

Yes, this property has outdoor pool access.

How much does it cost to stay at Northwinds Motel?

As of 30 Jun 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Northwinds Motel on 12 Jul 2025 start from €128.09, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Northwinds Motel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Northwinds Motel?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Northwinds Motel?

Check-in start time: 4 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Northwinds Motel?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Where is Northwinds Motel located?

Situated on the waterfront, this motel is within 12 mi (20 km) of Straits State Park, Wilderness State Park and Mackinac Bridge. Deer Ranch and Mystery Spot are also within 12 mi (20 km).

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Northwinds Motel Reviews

Reviews

5.8
Rating 10 - Excellent. 67 out of 432 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 84 out of 432 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 97 out of 432 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 80 out of 432 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 104 out of 432 reviews

6.0/10

Cleanliness

6.8/10

Staff & service

4.6/10

Amenities

5.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

5.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10

Very quiet location with a nice view of the water and the bridge. Nice accomodation at a very reasonable price.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10

Great beach and place to watch the fireworks
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10

We really enjoyed our stay, the young lady at the desk was super nice and actually straightened out our check in that never went through.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10

Loved everything! Can’t wait to do it again!
The bridge lit up across the lake
Mackinac bridge
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10

Easy check in. Multiple little cabin, lake front properties. Small, cozy rooms. Super comfy beds! Great views and great location to Mackinaw City and the bridge.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10

Very cozy room.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10

Older but nice. Right on the lake, clean beach
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10

Clean and tidy Gravel parking lot
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10

The room is what you expect for the price Wish they had a better lock on the door felt uneasy trying to sleep Couldn’t shower, crack in the floor The lady who checked me in was wonderful tho
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10

Nice hotel with a great view. Definitely recommend the balcony room
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

6/10

Simple older but clean motel. Great place to rest your head
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

8/10

The cutest little room. Nothing super fancy but got the job done. BUT OUR FAVORITE THING. Is the Lake is only 100 feet from our door, you could walk forever up and down the beach. Staff was very friendly and helpful! Will be back
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10

The view was awesome
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

8/10

The motel is what you pay for, older cabin smell and feel, not cleaned as well as a hotel, but the manager was very accommodating and it was right in the beach, close to everything, and exactly what we needed nothing more.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

8/10

Very quiet and peaceful. It was perfect for me to sit outside, read a book, and listen to the waves hit the shore. Motel is a little dated but quaint. Needs a little updating but it was clean. New refrigerator, ac and microwave.

10/10

The most amazing view. A balcony overlooking the straights with the bridge and Mackinac island. Room was clean and comfortable with a great bed.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

4/10

Lack of maintenance, lousy A/C, shower head broken, bed lights broken, toilet runs constantly. Nothing a good fire wouldn’t fix. ‘Way overpriced, even for the location and season.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

2/10

Great view terrible property, dirty, unsafe, no on site office, no ice machine, no plugs, no internet, said pool and spa but none on site.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10

Great, beachfront, no-frills room for cheap that's within walking/biking distance to downtown Mackinaw City. Beds were extremely comfortable. The shower and tile work could use an update, but the showerhead had plenty of force. Wifi was spotty at best. The fact that we could hang out on the beach 20 feet from our door was certainly a selling point for such a low-priced motel.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10

The carpet was ripped & the room was a little shabby but it was super clean. My husband took his ultraviolet light to it & found very little to worry about. The house keeper was super nice. It is old & has not been updated probably ever but $59 a night on the beach, can't beat the price. It was pretty sound proof, we never heard our neighbors. If you don't need luxury it's a great place! We will be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

2/10

Lake was awesome. Room was horrible
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

8/10

Location is amazing, right on the beach with uncovered parking outside our door. Had to go to sister site to get checked in, but staff was very friendly. Motel could use some updates and softer beds. Views are amazing.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

6/10

Hi, the location is good . Parking is good and free, Microwave, TV and refrigerator available. No wifi for us 😭 Bathroom very bad Shower very bad
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10

The building is unassuming—don’t let that fool you. The room was immaculate, the bed comfortable, and the shower hot. Walk out your door right onto the beach of Lake Huron, with a view of the bridge and Mackinac Island. The Crown Jewels, however, are Tracy and Monique in the office. They went above and beyond to help us. From straightening out our reservation to helping arrange activities to offering discount tickets. They were FABULOUS!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

4/10

Room was clean but it smelled musty. Could not stay there. Went to sunrise motel
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023