Waterfront Inn: 231 Hotel Reviews
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Waterfront Inn
90 rooms on property
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Waterfront Inn
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1009 South Huron
Mackinaw City, MI 49701
Toll-Free: 866-330-6266Mackinaw City, MI 49701
90 rooms on property
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FREE Indoor Waterpark
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Free continental breakfast, Beachfront and courtside hotel rooms available, Air conditioning, Color cable TV with HBO, In-room phones / data ports, Indoor pool with small waterfalls and innertubes, Hot tub, Wireless internet, Large 600 ft. sandy beach on Lake Huron, Mackinac Bridge and Mackinac Island view, King and queen size beds, One block from Mackinac Island ferries and several restaurants, Picnic area with barbecue grills, All units with refrigerators - some with microwaves, Some 2 bedroom units and housekeeping cabins, no pets allowed- #17
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Family-owned and operated, the Waterfront Inn continues to pride itself by offering clean and comfortable beachfront hotel rooms at an affordable price, to visitors of Mackinaw City and Mackinac Island.
Waterfront Inn
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3.8
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5
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231 user reviews from real surveys by real customers that actually stayed at the hotel.
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We stayed in the waterfront building. The room looked like it was recently remodeled and very clean. The only problem was parking but we had a can am spyder and could fit where cars couldn't. Price was good.These comments are from a verified stay6 people found this helpful. Did you find this helpful?|The room was clean, but the beds were too hard. The price was great, especially since we stayed in an beach front room. Close to everything. A great location and price for families. I would stay here again.These comments are from a verified stay4 people found this helpful. Did you find this helpful?|The room was clean but needs some updating. Staff very friendly.These comments are from a verified stay11 people found this helpful. Did you find this helpful?|The people at the front desk were very friendly and helpful. It was nice being just a few feet from the water, even though the rooms were a little older & out-dated. That said, they were clean though and the beds were pretty comfortable. I would stay there again if I were in town and needed a room.These comments are from a verified stay6 people found this helpful. Did you find this helpful?|Nice clean room on the water, but the lady at the front desk could be a little friendlier 🙄🙄These comments are from a verified stay9 people found this helpful. Did you find this helpful?|Nice clean rooms and staff was really kindThese comments are from a verified stay6 people found this helpful. Did you find this helpful?|Room was very clean. The beds were comfortable. First time I didn't have a backache by morning. Will stay here next time I come to Mackinaw City.These comments are from a verified stay9 people found this helpful. Did you find this helpful?|The motel was clean even though the outside look may not be the greatest. Parking was tight. Price was worth the stay and having access to the beach was nice.These comments are from a verified stay6 people found this helpful. Did you find this helpful?|Hotel is very close to downtown mackinaw city. 2 min drive or 510 mins walk from the hotel. Beds and pillows weren't all that comfortable but were ok to sleep on. However our shower didnt work the first night. Told office on morning they tried to fix it while we were out but what ever they had done didnt work. Told office again and they moved us to a better and bigger room for the inconvenience. Staff is very nice and kids loved the pool and us adults loved the hot tube.These comments are from a verified stay6 people found this helpful. Did you find this helpful?|Decent hotel. The pool was nice and clean.These comments are from a verified stay4 people found this helpful. Did you find this helpful?|The location was amazing. And overall great hotel The only improvements could be a microwave in each room however, there is one in the office you can use. It’s important to have comfortable beds and I found our beds a bit hard and uncomfortable.These comments are from a verified stay6 people found this helpful. Did you find this helpful?|This was a nice place to stay. Down fall...no coffee maker and no coffee in the from office. This is the first place I have ever stayed that did not have at least a coffee maker.These comments are from a verified stay6 people found this helpful. Did you find this helpful?|They sent us to the Beach House Hotel. It was nice. A good price and a nice view of the lake.These comments are from a verified stay7 people found this helpful. Did you find this helpful?|This hotel was nice. The price I was able to book was incredible for the area. The "water park" was only parcially open. Still nice for the smaller kids. And thankfully it for my daughter's age perfectly. Not sure if the slides and lazy river were down due to restrictions still or not. I didn't ask, as it wasn't a huge deal for us. I did have a slight misunderstanding with the room cost. The amount charged was not the amount booked. However I caught it right away and they did adjust it and apologized right away as well. We bought firewood Friday evening and had a great little fire on the beach area near the water to watch the fireworks. It was great and my daughter loved every minute of it. (You do have to buy your wood at a store, campground or roadside however. They don't sell it at the hotel) I also have had back surgery and found the beds were very comfortable and didn't wake in terrible pain. So that was great for me. All in all I do very much recommend this place to stay.These comments are from a verified stay6 people found this helpful. Did you find this helpful?|Great room with an awesome view. Very clean! Thank you!!These comments are from a verified stay6 people found this helpful. Did you find this helpful?|Clean and Cozy. Appeared to be in the process of updating. Toilet ran, towel bar broken, heater in one room broken and was given a space heater. Hope repairs and updates are finished before tourist season 2021These comments are from a verified stay16 people found this helpful. Did you find this helpful?|We had to cancel our vacationThese comments are from a verified stay16 people found this helpful. Did you find this helpful?|Overall, a good value. The kids loved the pool and the room was large and comfortable. The exterior had a few maintenance issues and we were not told in advance there was no elevator to our 3rd floor room. My mother had trouble climbing the stairs.These comments are from a verified stay6 people found this helpful. Did you find this helpful?|The room was clean. Staff was great. Not as good of a view of bridge. Pool and hot tub were great.These comments are from a verified stay7 people found this helpful. Did you find this helpful?|Very nice and cleanThese comments are from a verified stay11 people found this helpful. Did you find this helpful?|Beautiful, updated rooms. My 3rd time there in 4 years. I love it. Being a stones throw from Lake Huron is outstanding!These comments are from a verified stay12 people found this helpful. Did you find this helpful?|Although this hotel was outdated it was very clean and the location was amazing. Walking distance to lots of things. We enjoyed the beach and the fire pit. I would definitely stay here again.These comments are from a verified stay10 people found this helpful. Did you find this helpful?|Clean rooms with easy beach access. Great staff.These comments are from a verified stay12 people found this helpful. Did you find this helpful?|Beautiful room. Nice balcony overlooking the water. Loved it!These comments are from a verified stay7 people found this helpful. Did you find this helpful?|Great place to visitThese comments are from a verified stay11 people found this helpful. Did you find this helpful?|Beautiful view ! Bedding and mattress could use an update.These comments are from a verified stay7 people found this helpful. Did you find this helpful?|Clean roomy comfortableThese comments are from a verified stay19 people found this helpful. Did you find this helpful?|Rooms were clean pool was wonderful going back next yearThese comments are from a verified stay14 people found this helpful. Did you find this helpful?|The internet did not work from our rooms. We left something in our rooms at checkout, and were pleased when we called back later that it had been found and we were able to drive back and pick it up. Rooms were clean.These comments are from a verified stay13 people found this helpful. Did you find this helpful?|The room was dated and not very clean. That said, the room had a balcony that looked out over the straights of Mackinaw. I couldve been in a tent and been happy waking up to that view.These comments are from a verified stay10 people found this helpful. Did you find this helpful?|Rooms are "well loved", but clean. My son wanted to hook up his XBox to the TV in the room to play after dark and we had issues because there was no way to change the Input on the TV or on the Spectrum remote. We called the front desk, who called maintenance and he came right over. He was really nice and took care of the issue immediately (just needed the actual TV remote). Would stay there again.These comments are from a verified stay12 people found this helpful. Did you find this helpful?|The front desk lady was very nice and knowledgeable! The location/view was perfect.beachfront and pool were amazing. Hotel/room is a little outdated but we weren't in the rooms much. I would recommend staying here and will stay here again.These comments are from a verified stay10 people found this helpful. Did you find this helpful?|The staff members were pleasant, helpful, and kind. Our room was comfortable and clean.These comments are from a verified stay12 people found this helpful. Did you find this helpful?|We (6 of us) stayed in a cabin and loved it. It is a throw back to the old type road side motels. We were one of the first after re-opening from the pandemic and ran into some glitches but but Scott the manager did a great job of correcting these. Just walked to the beach at the hotel to watch the 4th of July fireworks, which were awesome and had a great beach party vibe even with social distancing. If you are looking for glam this isn't it but if you are looking for a comfortable room at a great location, this is it.These comments are from a verified stay13 people found this helpful. Did you find this helpful?|The Waterfront Inn was closed when we arrived !!!!!!!!!!!!! It should be removed off the list !!!!! We stayed at the clarion inn instead which was amazing !!!These comments are from a verified stay11 people found this helpful. Did you find this helpful?|Room was clean and bathroom things were provided. View from beach very nice. Would go backThese comments are from a verified stay38 people found this helpful. Did you find this helpful?|Beautiful views newly updated roomThese comments are from a verified stay35 people found this helpful. Did you find this helpful?|Nice staff, clean affordable stay.These comments are from a verified stay45 people found this helpful. Did you find this helpful?|While the room was dated, it was immaculate and the view was Gorgeous, we stayed in room 420 which had a beach / Island view.These comments are from a verified stay39 people found this helpful. Did you find this helpful?|Even though the outside of the hotel was run down, the room was clean and stocked. We were on the third floor with no elevator, but we’re there for the run across the bridge, so the exercise was fine. The pool and jacuzzi were nice. No microwave, just a small refrigerator. The staff was very friendly.These comments are from a verified stay39 people found this helpful. Did you find this helpful?|The only thing that could use some work is the carpet. But everything else was great .These comments are from a verified stay52 people found this helpful. Did you find this helpful?|Very pleasant stay the help was very nice thx for making our vacation wonderfulThese comments are from a verified stay41 people found this helpful. Did you find this helpful?|We stayed at the Waterfront Inn. There was an issue with booking through your sight where we selected 2 queen beds, but it booked a single queen bed. We could have caught the mistake if on the reservation it clearly stated one queen bed and not just "queen bed." It worked out we were given two double beds and that turns out to be all we needed. We stayed in room 409. It would have been nice to have a shower curtain. Also through your site it says that there is a free breakfast here and there is not just coffee. And your site should clearly state that pets are not allowed here. Being close to the beach was wonderful. We enjoyed visiting Mackinac Island and the light house.These comments are from a verified stay45 people found this helpful. Did you find this helpful?|The room had a great view of the bridge. The mattress needs updating. If you are looking for a basic room only, this is it. They do not serve any breakfast, just coffee at the lobby, no microwave or coffee in the room. We stay here alot as we prefer to go to The Pancake Chef for breakfast anyways.These comments are from a verified stay41 people found this helpful. Did you find this helpful?|Was a very nice stay! Very reasonable price for family's! Comfortable beds! Friendly staff! Hood sized rooms and bathroom! Very nice pool and hot tub! Font let the looks of the exterior deter you it's a totally great place to stay for a great value .These comments are from a verified stay54 people found this helpful. Did you find this helpful?|The staff was very friendly and the rooms were clean. It is a gorgeous area and the hotel has a great view. I loved having an indoor pool, ice machine and free coffee in the morning.These comments are from a verified stay62 people found this helpful. Did you find this helpful?|The hotel was an excellent value for the money. The room was clean and in decent condition. The refrigerator froze everything, even when the thermostat was turned all the way down. There was no stopper for the tub, but one was procured upon request. The beds were comfortable, and there were no significant problems.These comments are from a verified stay56 people found this helpful. Did you find this helpful?|I absolutely adored our stay! The hotel staff was amazing! Really friendly and helpful. Oir room was so clean and The view was so beautiful and for the price, you cant beat it. Will definitely be returning!These comments are from a verified stay41 people found this helpful. Did you find this helpful?|The room is clean and comfort, but when I late check in (around 12 am), the lobby was closed and I should check in at the other hotel (beside of this hotel). But so far, I was satisfied with this hotel, the staffs are very helpful and polite with me.These comments are from a verified stay39 people found this helpful. Did you find this helpful?|Small but nice, me and my girlfriend enjoyed our stayThese comments are from a verified stay46 people found this helpful. Did you find this helpful?|Traveler Reviews (51-100 of 231)