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Thunderbird Inn

2.5 star property
Motel near Mackinaw City Ferry Terminal in Mackinaw City

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September 2024
October 2024

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Property grounds
Indoor pool, open 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM, sun loungers
Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub
Reception
Combined shower/tub, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels

Reviews

7.6 out of 10

Good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
    Pool
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi
  • Parking included
    Parking included

Explore the area

Map
146 Old Us 31, Mackinaw City, MI, 49701
    Mackinaw City Ferry Terminal
    8 min walk
    Mackinaw City Trailhead
    17 min walk
    Mackinaw Manor Haunted Mansion
    17 min walk
    Mackinac Island, MI (MCD)
    32 min drive

Room options

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Pillowtop beds, iron/ironing board, rollaway beds, free WiFi

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub

  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed, Jetted Tub

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed, Jetted Tub

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed, Jetted Tub

  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Mackinaw City

In Mackinaw City .Within a 15-minute walk of the motel, you'll find 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 - 8 min walk
  • Mackinaw City Dock - 17 min walk
  • Mackinaw Bridge Museum - 2 min drive
  • 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 - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Zodiac Party Store - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Keyhole Bar & Grill - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Dixie Saloon - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪The Hook Lakeside Grill - ‬16 min walk

About this property

Thunderbird Inn

Motel near Mackinaw City Ferry Terminal in Mackinaw City
As a guest of Thunderbird Inn, you'll find an indoor pool, a vending machine, and tour/ticket assistance. WiFi is free in public spaces. Free self parking is available. You'll have access to the indoor pool at a partner property.

This Mackinaw City motel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 48 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • No smoking on site
Thunderbird Inn offers 48 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Beds feature pillowtop mattresses. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include phones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Access to nearby indoor pool
  • Indoor pool
  • Refrigerator
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Free ferry terminal shuttle

Things to do

  • Access to nearby indoor pool
  • Indoor pool

Accessibility

  • This property does not have elevators

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Cable channels
  • Flat-screen TV

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bed sheets
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Pillow-top mattress
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/tub combination
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Refrigerator

More

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

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - midnight
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 11:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
This property will place a credit card authorization of 1 night for any bookings where payment for the stay will be made on site instead of at the time of booking.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets: USD 35 per pet, per stay
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • An off-leash area is available
  • Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children 12 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 40.0 per night.
  • 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 35 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 40.0 per night

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 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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
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 credit 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. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, and cash. This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
    For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM.
  • Children 12 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Pets are welcome in certain rooms only; other restrictions apply (please see the Fees section for related charges). To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Thunderbird Inn Mackinaw City
Thunderbird Mackinaw City
Thunderbird Inn Motel
Thunderbird Inn Mackinaw City
Thunderbird Inn Motel Mackinaw City

Thunderbird Inn Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

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Rating 6 - Okay. 181 out of 1007 reviews" "
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 61 out of 1007 reviews" "

7.8/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Randall

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

6/10 Okay

Jennifer

Travelled with family
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property needs updating and maintenance.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Julie

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet close to shopping
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Matthew

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Kurt

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Enjoyed the stay. Was disappointed that the room never got cleaned or replenished. We stayed 4 days and 3 nights.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Kyle

Liked: Staff & service
Very friendly workers!
Very typical motel. Not a 5 star establishment but definitely above the typical freeway motel. The man at the front desk was more than hospitable. Very very friendly and easy going customer service. Needs a bike rack though
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Dirty and Gross
Drains did not drain water. vVery dusty and old. Lots of stains in carpet and towels. Sheets were clean and beds were okay. Pool was under construction. Fridge was dirty. Prolly would pay more to stay elsewhere. Check in was slow and was nothing but upselling other local businesses.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Elroy

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Kai

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Stuart

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

6/10 Okay

joshua

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

brian

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room was commensurate with the price....clean and close to downtown and dock attractions in Mackinaw City ....10 minute walk or a very short drive
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Highly recommend
Easy check-in, friendly staff, clean and comfortable room, very reasonable price. Convenient location close to Mackinaw ferry dock.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Kathryn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This was a pleasant place to stay. Woman at front desk was vey nice and helpful. Close to ferry. Construction going on but that tells me they are working to maintain the property.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Elizabeth

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Nice area for a decent price. I guess we arrived too early for pool season. At least they have indoor pool next door. The room is small but cozy.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Harold

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Best Value for the Money and also the cheapest we found on our trip.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Larry and Siobhain

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Blanca was very thorough and we also got a great deal when we returned later in the week. I also appreciated having access to another pool and hot tub and a microwave.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Tina

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Our second time staying up here for bike weekend great little place and met some awesome people! We will be back next year!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Denise

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Not "pet friendly"
Property and room was clean. Bed comfortable. Didn't like signing a declaration that I would not leave my dog in the room by herself. I'm sure that some dogs can't be alone but don't judge me by everyone. Maybe you should not be a "pet friendly" facility. I didn't feel like you were that "friendly" towards my dog.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

2/10 Terrible

stephanie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is “tired”, old, dated! We had a horrible experience based on our room not locking, changed rooms and were woken up by an alarm in room next door at midnight. There is no Overnight attendant so we had to go sleep in the other room, where the door didn’t lock. In the morning, we tried to retrieve our belongings from the room that had the alarm going, but our key wouldn’t work at 8 a.m. We had to delay our departure til an attendant arrived to let us into the room we paid for. Maybe this is why only 2 people were staying here, we were the 3rd. Don’t stay here, spend the extra money and get a descent place. Worst experience ever!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anatoly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

4/10 Poor

Jody

Travelled with family, Travelled with pets
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff is so friendly but sadly there were some pretty significant things that weren't discussed or made it a miserable stay. Pool is closed and in demolition and disarray, ants all over in the room, old dried soap scum on the shower walls, there was clear plastic stickers from a gift bag stuck on the sink walls, broken toilet seat, the mini fridge temperature could not be adjusted and we woke up in the morning to everything frozen inside. So much so, that a can of pop had exploded. Tiny TV and one of the chairs at the table was unsafe.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024