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Mackinaw Budget Inn

2.0 star property
Motel with outdoor pool, near Mackinaw City Ferry Terminal

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Stylish single-story buildings with individual entrances and flat roofs.
Relax in this inviting space with a large bed, bedside lamp, and comfortable seating area.
Children can play on the swing set and slide in this outdoor play area.
Experience the hotel's central courtyard with a swimming pool surrounded by lush greenery and a serene body of water.
Relax in this serene outdoor space with a bench and convenient storage for your essentials.
Nestled near Lake Michigan, Mackinaw Budget Inn offers a warm welcome with a playground and two pools to enjoy. Connect to WiFi, grab a coffee in the lobby, and take advantage of free self parking. Guests rave about this convenient location near Mackinaw City Ferry Terminal.

Reviews

6.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Pool
  • Non-smoking
  • Pet friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Main amenities (8)

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Indoor pool and outdoor pool
  • Terrace
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Vending machine
  • Picnic area
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Playground

Feel at home (6)

  • Playground on site
  • Refrigerator
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Terrace
$60 nightly
The total price is $65
Aug 27 - Aug 28
Total includes taxes and fees

Room options

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Relax in a spacious room with a large bed, wooden headboard, and framed artwork.

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • 250 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Suite, 2 Bedrooms (Jacuzzi)

Relax in this inviting space with a large bed, bedside lamp, and comfortable seating area.

Suite, 2 Bedrooms (Jacuzzi)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
2 bedrooms
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

Two single beds with matching bedspreads and pillows, a wooden headboard, and a wall-mounted lamp.

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • 250 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Two single beds with floral-patterned bedding, a desk, and wardrobe.

Deluxe Double Room, Multiple Beds

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Relax in comfort with a large bed, bedside table, and desk, perfect for working or unwinding.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • 250 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for 1 King, In Room Jacuzzi

Relax in this inviting space with a large bed, bedside lamp, and comfortable seating area.

1 King, In Room Jacuzzi

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds

Two single beds with floral-patterned bedding, a desk, and wardrobe.

Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
138 Old US 31, Mackinaw City, MI, 49701

What's nearby

  • Mackinaw City Ferry Terminal - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Mackinaw City Dock - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Mackinaw Bridge Museum - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Old Mackinac Point Lighthouse - 2 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Headlands International Dark Sky Park - 6 min drive - 5.5 km

Getting around

  • Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional) - 29 min drive
  • Mackinac Island, MI (MCD) - 32 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Zodiac Party Store - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Keyhole Bar & Grill - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Dixie Saloon - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪The Hook Lakeside Grill - ‬17 min walk

About this property

Mackinaw Budget Inn

Mackinaw Budget Inn puts you in a great location, within a 15-minute walk of Mackinaw City Ferry Terminal and Lake Huron. Guests can enjoy the indoor pool, and hiking/biking trails, kayaking, and parasailing are nearby. Other highlights include an outdoor pool and a terrace.

Languages

English, Spanish

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 34 rooms
    • Arranged over 2 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 4:00 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 time is 11 AM
    • Contactless check-out available
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Special check-in instructions

    • There is no front desk at this property
    • The check-in location differs from the property location; go to: [146 Old Us 31, Mackinaw City, MI 49701]
    • The host will greet guests on arrival
    • If you are planning to arrive after 11:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children

    • No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets allowed (dogs and cats only, 2 total)*
    • Service animals welcome
    • Specific rooms only, restrictions apply*
    • Pets must be supervised
    • Off-leash area available
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea in a common area

Traveling with children

  • Playground

What to do

  • Access to nearby outdoor pool
  • Access to nearby indoor pool
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Downhill skiing nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby

Services

  • Tour/ticket assistance

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace
  • An outdoor pool
  • An indoor pool

Accessibility

  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV
  • Cable TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator

More

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Access via exterior corridors

Fees & policies

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between October 19 and May 9.

Children & extra beds

  • Rollaway beds are available for USD 40 per night

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 25.00 per pet, per stay

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • Pool access available from 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM

Policies

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
This property does not have elevators.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, Discover

Also known as

Mackinaw Budget
Mackinaw Budget Inn
Mackinaw Budget Inn Motel
Mackinaw Budget Inn Mackinaw City
Mackinaw Budget Inn Motel Mackinaw City

Frequently asked questions

Is Mackinaw Budget Inn currently open?

The property is closed between October 19 and May 9.

Does Mackinaw Budget Inn offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Mackinaw Budget Inn does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Is there a pool at Mackinaw Budget Inn?

Yes, there's an indoor pool and an outdoor pool. Guests have pool access from 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM.

Are pets allowed at Mackinaw Budget Inn?

Yes, cats and dogs are welcome, with a limit of 2 total. There's a charge of USD 25.00 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees. Dog exercise areas are available.

Is parking offered on site at Mackinaw Budget Inn?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Mackinaw Budget Inn?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM. Contactless check-out is available.

Is there an onsite casino at Mackinaw Budget Inn?

No, this motel doesn't have a casino, but Kewadin Casino - St. Ignace (16-min drive) is nearby.

What is there to do at Mackinaw Budget Inn and nearby?

During the winter, enjoy nearby recreation like cross-country skiing and snowmobiling, and return when the snow melts for hiking and kayaking. Enjoy a swim in the indoor and outdoor pools after a day out and about. Mackinaw Budget Inn also has a picnic area and access to a nearby outdoor pool.

What's the area around Mackinaw Budget Inn like?

Mackinaw Budget Inn is a short 9-minute walk from Mackinaw City Ferry Terminal and 12 minutes' walk from Lake Huron.

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Mackinaw Budget Inn Reviews

Reviews

6.6

Good

7.0/10

Cleanliness

7.2/10

Staff & service

5.8/10

Amenities

6.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.8/10

Eco-friendliness

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Reviews

10/10 Excellent

The young gents that checked me in was awesome
Beverly, 1-night trip

8/10 Good

Room was clean. Staff was polite and helpful. Nearby town, but not too noisy from traffic.
Teresa, 4-night trip

8/10 Good

Simple clean room for a good price. My only complant was a slow draining tub.
Harral, 3-night trip

8/10 Good

Cclean room. Comfortable bed. Great pillows. Quiet and happy staff. I would stay again.
Paulette, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Check in was quick and easy. They handed us coupons for dining a 2 gift certificates to the local arcade. Our room was clean, bathroom was clean and overall it felt safe and was quiet.
Shannon L., 1-night trip

4/10 Poor

Area around the motel was dirty and run down. Having to go to another establishment to check in was odd. Sheets on the bed were not the correct size and you can feel the springs in the beds.
Rebecca, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

I got what I paid for. Great for the price.
Thomas, 1-night trip

8/10 Good

Great location and reasonably priced
Nicole, 2-night trip

2/10 Terrible

Rooms not kept up very well it was clean but felt run down. The pictures were very misleading on the internet.
Sharon, 3-night trip

2/10 Terrible

I do not recommend this property to anyone. Check in was a 45 minute process. I booked a king bed room tried to put me in a queen. Moved us to a property 2 hotels over. The pool was green. The bare minimum of attention is put to maintaining the property. It is rundown and unsafe. The condition of the pools should be reported to the county health department.
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Polly, 3-night trip

8/10 Good

Very enjoyable
Jignesh, 2-night trip

10/10 Excellent

The location and sraff we're awesome
Jaclyn, 2-night trip

8/10 Good

Room was decent, location great. Older hotel, office located in hotel next door.
Robin, 2-night trip

8/10 Good

Bit pricey but not a roach motel

Expensive but what was left for hotels in the area. Clean enough for a motel, but kind of small.
Jason, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Mackinaw Budget Motel

I had a very enjoyable stay. The room was clean and the staff were very accommodating. I would definitely stay here again!
Sharon, 5-night trip

8/10 Good

Older property, but the room was clean and quiet, beds were good. Three motels next door share a common front desk.
Dennis, 1-night trip

6/10 Okay

Cheaper than most Mackinaw motels. Bed was comfortable. Short bike ride to downtown.
rebecca, 1-night trip

6/10 Okay

Clean room, office to check in needs maintenance. Good place to stay 1-2 nights.
rafael, 3-night trip

10/10 Excellent

The staff was so nice. Loved my dtay
Holly, 3-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Great value for the price

It was a quick stay and the room Had a nice old school Feel to it. I liked it and would stay again. The price for the room was very well worth it.
Kevin, 1-night trip

8/10 Good

Room was clean quiet had fridge micro coffee maker.Nice firm beds.
Gordon, 2-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Location
Gerard, 1-night trip

8/10 Good

Very friendly staff. I even got complimentary fudge
Kevin, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Rox was amazing at check in. So friendly and welcoming. He took great care of us for sure!
Kristi, 1-night trip

6/10 Okay

room was clean and good location for traveling with pet. lighting in the room was terrible and some of the electrical outlets need replaced. staff was pleasant.
Michael, 3-night trip