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Bayside Hotel of Mackinac

2.5 star property
Family-friendly stay near Lake Michigan

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Indoor pool, sun loungers
Private beach nearby, sun loungers, beach towels
Indoor pool, sun loungers
Exterior
Interior entrance

Reviews

6.6 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
    Hot tub
  • Gym
    Gym
  • Pool
    Pool
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Laundry
    Laundry
  • Housekeeping
    Housekeeping

Explore the area

Map
726 S Huron Ave., Mackinaw City, MI, 49701
  • Mackinaw City Ferry Terminal
    8 min walk
  • Mackinaw Manor Haunted Mansion
    15 min walk
  • Spy Quest Laser Maze
    15 min walk
  • Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional)
    20 min drive

Room options

View all photos for Traditional Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Traditional Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Traditional Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking, Lake View

Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Traditional Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking, Lake View

  • 23 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Traditional Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking (Court Side)

Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Traditional Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking (Court Side)

  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Traditional Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Traditional Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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About the area

Mackinaw City

In Mackinaw City .You'll find Mackinaw City Ferry Terminal and Lake Huron within a 15-minute walk of this Mackinaw City hotel. Also, Mackinaw City Trailhead is within half a mile (1 km) and Animal Tracks Adventure Golf is within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Mackinaw City Ferry Terminal - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Mackinaw City Dock - 16 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Mackinaw Bridge Museum - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Old Mackinac Point Lighthouse - 2 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Headlands International Dark Sky Park - 7 min drive - 5.6 km

Getting around

  • Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Zodiac Party Store - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Keyhole Bar & Grill - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Dixie Saloon - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪The Hook Lakeside Grill - ‬15 min walk

About this property

Bayside Hotel of Mackinac

Family-friendly stay near Lake Michigan
A private beach is featured. Bayside Hotel of Mackinac offers its guests a complimentary water park, a waterslide, and an indoor pool. Business amenities include a business center and a meeting room.

WiFi is free in public spaces. A children's pool, a spa tub, and a 24-hour fitness center are also featured at the family-friendly Bayside Hotel of Mackinac. You'll have access to the outdoor pool at a partner property. Self parking is free.

This Victorian Mackinaw City hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 61 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Beach lounge chairs
  • Towels for the beach
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Business facilities
  • Self-service laundry
  • Express check-out
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Game room or arcade
  • Pool or billiards table
  • No smoking on site
  • 1 conference room
Bayside Hotel of Mackinac offers 61 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and designer toiletries. 42-inch LED televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations with hydromassage showerheads, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; local and long-distance calls are complimentary (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and fans. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Access to nearby outdoor pool
  • Arcade/game room
  • Children's pool
  • Free water park access
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Refrigerator
  • Waterslide

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/truck parking on site
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Things to do

  • 24-hour fitness center
  • Access to nearby outdoor pool
  • Arcade/game room
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Children's pool
  • Free water park access
  • Indoor pool
  • Sauna
  • Spa tub

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have elevators
  • Phone accessibility kit

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 42-inch LED TV
  • Cable channels

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Fan
  • Heating

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Hydromassage showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/tub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Free long-distance calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Phone
  • Restaurant dining guide

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 5:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
Check-in for this property is based at a different location, next door at The Bayside Hotel Of Mackinac.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 50.0 per accommodation (varies based on length of stay)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Pet fee: USD 50.0 per accommodation (varies based on length of stay)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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, debit cards, and cash
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, Carte Blanche, debit cards, and cash.

Property is also known as

Bayside Hotel Mackinac
Bayside Hotel Mackinac Mackinaw City
Bayside Mackinac
Bayside Mackinac Mackinaw City
Bayside Of Mackinac
Bayside Hotel of Mackinac Hotel
Bayside Hotel of Mackinac Mackinaw City
Bayside Hotel of Mackinac Hotel Mackinaw City

Bayside Hotel of Mackinac Reviews

Reviews

6.6
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Rating 8 - Good. 235 out of 1009 reviews" "
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 139 out of 1009 reviews" "

6.8/10

Cleanliness

7.2/10

Staff & service

6.0/10

Amenities

6.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Susette

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Overpriced, probably to account for the water park
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was very nice, clean & bed was firm. Bathroom was also clean. Very nice location, walking distance to the center of the city. Have room coffee (not the best) and down by the reception too early mornings. Water park is really for little kids.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice stay. The lady at the front desk was extremely nice and helpful. I would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Bill

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Drusilla

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Nikki

Travelled with family and small children
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s important to note that the cluster of hotels are owned and operated by one company - and it’s done poorly. Also note: The Ferry across the street is out of commission for the season. Sheplers is the only one operating. Con’s: Rows of laundry sat outside in the rain between Bayside, Crown Point and the Log Cabins. The Elevator was questionable so we always used the stairs where even though there was a card reader for secure access it was always unlocked. Carpets are filthy, Wallpaper peeling For 3 people we were given 2 towels and one wash cloth - one of the towels appeared to have fecal matter on it. We were never given fresh or clean towels or additional wash cloths despite repeated requests. I had to go and buy them so we had some. This was probably for the best. The Pool. The Hot Tub doesn’t work. The Pool and Waterpark are filthy and need to be shut down for renovation and cleaning. Some guests had wrist bands, others did not. The door was always open - anyone could use the pool. Bring your own towels - they never have any and the kid that works the pool sits outside of it and will walk in, look at the empty towel bins and go back to his chair outside. There is mold in every window in the pool area. A LOT of mold. There is no breakfast and the places they encourage you to go to will be a waste of money. Sheets stained, Pillow cases stained. AC unit worked but was loud. For the money - Run. You can find way better elsewhere for a fraction of the cost
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dominik

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Tricia

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff was very nice. Lots of spiders in the stairwells leading to the pool, also in the game room.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Skip, Hudsonville

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice location, Staff very friendly and helpful
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Joe

Travelled with family
Carpets NEED cleaning - windows so dirty you can hardly see out - outside looks great bed and linens good and clean
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nasty
The carpeting was very dirty. One of the 3 hinges on the entry door was broken. The breakfast room was listed on the second floor but I couldn’t find it. The desk said that we could get breakfast at the hotel next door. The hotel was very noisy and the walls were so thin we could hear conversations through the wall. Never again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Christina

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Carrie

Travelled with family
Disliked: Amenities
The hotel itself was ok. They don't keep up on the maintenance around the building. Outside window was full of spider webs wasn't a view that is pleasant to look at. We kept the curtians closed. When arrived the air wasn't turned on in the room, it was very stuffy and took awhile to cool off. They only provided 2 bath towels and lots of hand towels and wash clothes. When asked room service they said they don't have any and to go to front desk. The water park is more focused towards young kids.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sabreena

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Lisa

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The hotel was clean and good for families with pets. It is old and run down but that didn't matter to us and our 3 kids. The kids loved the water park and it is in walking distance to restaurants and shops.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Alan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Was fine toilet paper roll dispenser holder was missing otherwise seemed like a nice place
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ellen

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Schroder

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

bonnie, Murillo

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Amenities
Hotel needs some upkeep. Hotel itself is fine, but generally looks unkept and unloved. Our television had to be unplugged to turn it off. Carpet in room had numerous stains. Numerous scatter mats were askew (why so many mats?) Exterior doors to lobby were always open letting flies in. Needs someone to take an interest in function and appearance.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Todd

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was dirty everywhere. We had checked in, got to our room and found it to be dingy, musty, and dusty. That was just the start. Proceeded to take a walk through the rest of the hotel since they have a small waterpark and game room that our kids wanted to see. The game room was dirty, windows open with water damage on them like they have been open all year. No screens in the windows with plenty of bugs in the room. The hallways had "splatters" on them, torn wall paper. Broken light fixtures on the floor. Dust everywhere I mean everywhere. The Breakfast area, if you call it that was covered in dust like it hadn't been used in years. Wallpaper peeling with mold behind it. Exterior doors with gaps under them big enough for plenty of small creatures to come in.We went back to our room grabbed our luggage and checked out. We ask for a refund showing them pictures of everything we encountered in just our 30 mins of trying decide where else to stay. The staff said they would have to charge us at least one night since we booked through Expedia. They also tried to blame the other hotel since this is considered a shared space between another hotel. Never again Bayside your hotel is trash now! We are going to have to dispute the claim with our credit card. This was the last two days of our family vacation that we wanted to spend in Mackinaw after visiting Picture Rocks. We could not find another location and ended up cutting our trip short and driving home through the night.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

patty

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Rather stay in Saint Ignace
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Eric

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The toilet you had to hold down the handle to flush it. The shower head was broken and you couldn't adjust it. The breakfast deal wasn't a deal. It cost us more if we would of went somewhere else. The meal was over forty dollars and the selection was only three items. Why did we have to wait until five clock to check in. It was a nice room to stay in and close to the ferry.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

Ian

Travelled with family and small children
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Mold everywhere, broken glass in the hallway from their lights, wallpaper coming off in sheets. Most furniture is busted or broken. Water park is actually in a different adjoining hotel. Abandon staff cleaning carts in the hallways. There were two other groups asking for a refund when I was checking in. YIKES.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Would not recommend
Door to room wouldn’t lock unless you slammed it closed. Pizza sauce or something smeared down wall in hallway that was there for days. Hotel had an odor, floors were so dirty you didn’t realize the carpet had a pattern until you saw the carpet in the closet. Water in the pool was extremely cloudy, kids only swam for a short period of time before they had to get out.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024