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Great Lakes Inn

2.0 star property
Family-friendly stay near Lake Michigan

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Indoor pool, outdoor pool
Exterior
Bathroom sink
Reception
Coffee service

Reviews

6.2 out of 10

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

Map
150 Old U.S. 31, Mackinaw City, MI, 49701
  • Mackinaw City Ferry Terminal
    6 min walk
  • Blue Water Grill & Bar
    3 min walk
  • St. Ignace Transportation Center
    9 min drive
  • Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional)
    29 min drive

Room options

View all photos for Romantic Room, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub, Balcony

Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Romantic Room, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub, Balcony

  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

Bathroom sink

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Accessible Room, 1 King Bed, Jetted tub

Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Accessible Room, 1 King Bed, Jetted tub

  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Double Room, 2 Queen Beds

Bathroom sink

Standard Double Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Standard Double Room, 2 Double Beds Pet Friendly

  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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

Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Standard Double Room, 2 Queen Beds Pet Friendly

  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Standard Single Room, 1 Queen Bed Pet Friendly

Standard Single Room, 1 Queen Bed Pet Friendly

  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Handicap Accessible Double bed Jetted tub

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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

Family Room, 2 Double Beds and 1 Twin Bund Bed, Balcony

Family Room, 2 Double Beds and 1 Twin Bund Bed, Balcony

  • 48 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 Twin Bunk Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the area

Mackinaw City

In Mackinaw City .Your stay at this Mackinaw City motel places you within a 10-minute walk of Mackinaw City Ferry Terminal and Lake Huron. Animal Tracks Adventure Golf and Mackinaw City Trailhead are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Mackinaw City Ferry Terminal - 6 min walk
  • Mackinaw City Dock - 15 min walk
  • Mackinaw Bridge Museum - 19 min walk
  • Old Mackinac Point Lighthouse - 2 min drive
  • Headlands International Dark Sky Park - 7 min drive

Getting around

  • Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Zodiac Party Store - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Keyhole Bar & Grill - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Dixie Saloon - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪The Hook Lakeside Grill - ‬14 min walk

About this property

Great Lakes Inn

Family-friendly stay near Lake Michigan
There's a restaurant on site. Great Lakes Inn offers its guests an indoor pool, an outdoor pool, and a spa tub. A terrace, a vending machine, and multilingual staff are also featured at the family-friendly Great Lakes Inn. Self parking is free.

This Mackinaw City motel is smoke free.

  • 46 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • 2 buildings
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • No smoking on site
  • Dining venue
Great Lakes Inn offers 46 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature complimentary newspapers and coffee/tea makers. Accommodations offer separate dining areas. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Televisions come with cable channels. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided on request.

Languages

English, German, Romanian

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Microwave
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Refrigerator
  • Separate dining area
  • Soundproofed rooms

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Free casino shuttle
  • Free ferry terminal shuttle

Food and drink

  • 1 restaurant
  • Coffee/tea in common area(s)

Things to do

  • Indoor pool
  • Motorized watercraft
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • 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
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 32-inch TV
  • Cable channels

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bed sheets

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Dining room
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Free newspapers
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Soundproofing

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 available
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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 30 per pet, per day
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children 16 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Resort fee: 5 percent of room rate
The resort fee includes:
  • Breakfast
  • Faxes
  • Housekeeping
  • In-room coffee
  • Internet access
  • Phone calls
  • Pool access

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

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

  • 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

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 and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Children 16 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.

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

Great Lakes Inn Reviews

Reviews

6.2
Rating 10 - Excellent. 141 out of 853 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 225 out of 853 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 198 out of 853 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 153 out of 853 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 136 out of 853 reviews" "

6.4/10

Cleanliness

7.2/10

Staff & service

5.8/10

Amenities

5.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Chris

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eugene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Quiet clean. Pleasant stay. Reasonable price.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Paul

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Reservation was for Great Lakes was told to go to another motel. Got to room no microwave as was listed on part of room I reserved plus had no hot tub as was listed was switched to a upgraded room which had microwave Couldn’t use shower because handle was broke
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Andre

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Bob

Travelled with family
Warm water..not hot. Breakfast was at another motel down the road. Juice machine was not working. Milk and yogurt fridge was not even cool. Room was clean. Ac worked well. I got what I paid for but won't go back .
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

larry

Travelled with family
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
room did not meet expectations
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Melissa

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Hazel

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Russell

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Douglas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
One night
We were there just for one night, before going out to Mackinac Island. Very satisfied with the room.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

sweetallie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff was great
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Jason

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice little spot, walking distance to casino easy drive to downtown Mackinaw city
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Vanessa

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Aditya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good quiet place.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Kathy

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The charge for the room was to much compared to the poor quality of the facilities. The shower mat was dirty, we had a half a pot of coffee in the coffee pot when we arrived and they didn’t even make up the room on our second day.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Liz

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was at another hotel 3 hotels down but said on website provided?? Pool not open outside and indoor was dirty and chairs broken
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Joanne

Travelled with group
Disliked: Amenities
Terrible water pressure.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Christian

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

marilyn

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Needs upgrades. Hot tub was overheated. Not usable. Pool needed cleaning. No safety latch on the room door.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Cruz

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
We stayed here last year and are room was on the top floor and our room was good and clean as well as bathroom. This stay we stay on the bottom floor and our room was not clean well and there was mold in our bathroom area.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Veronika

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It is a very outdated hotel with dirty rooms. Faucet was broken in our room. I would not recommend it
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Tekla

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This hotel was terrible. I will sleep in my car next time if this is the option. RUN RUN RUN.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Sehjmeet

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