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Family-friendly hotel with a nearby private beach and free water park access

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Dates

December 2024

January 2025

Private beach nearby, sun loungers, beach towels

Overview
Rooms
Location
Policies

Popular amenities

Hot Tub

Gym

Pool

Pet friendly

Laundry

Housekeeping

Explore the area

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

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Room options

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

Traditional Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

250 sq ft
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed

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

250 sq ft
Lake view
Sleeps 4
2 Double Beds

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

250 sq ft
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed

Traditional Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

250 sq ft
Sleeps 4
2 Double Beds

Pool

Hot Tub

Breakfast included

Parking included

per night

$100 total

includes taxes & fees

Dec 6 - Dec 7

About the neighborhood

Mackinaw City

Bayside Hotel of Mackinac is a short stroll from Mackinaw City Ferry Terminal and Lake Huron. This 61-room hotel welcomes guests with conveniences like a free water park, a private beach, and an indoor pool.

What's nearby

Mackinaw City Ferry Terminal - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
Mackinaw City Dock - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
Mackinaw Bridge Museum - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
Old Mackinac Point Lighthouse - 2 min drive - 1.2 miles
Headlands International Dark Sky Park - 7 min drive - 3.5 miles

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 hotel with a nearby private beach and free water park access

Guests of Bayside Hotel of Mackinac enjoy a free water park, an indoor pool, and a children's pool. Free parking is available if you drive. Staff members can help with accommodation requests, and provide concierge services. Other amenities at this family-friendly hotel include a 24-hour gym, a sauna, and free WiFi in public areas.

Guests can expect free WiFi and 42-inch LED TVs with cable channels. Bathrooms offer hydromassage showers, hair dryers, and designer toiletries. Refrigerators, coffee makers, and free long-distance calls are also available.

An indoor pool, a children's pool, and a spa tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a water park, a sauna, and a 24-hour fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Languages

English

Property amenities

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 gym
Arcade/game room
Bicycle rentals
Billiards/pool table
Children's pool
Free water park
Indoor pool
Outdoor pool (guest access)
Sauna
Spa tub
Waterslide

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

Laundry facilities
Vending machine

Guest services

Concierge services
Housekeeping (daily)
Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

Business center
Meeting room

Outdoors

Beach loungers
Beach towels
Pool loungers

Accessibility

If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
No elevator
Phone accessibility kit

1 building
3 floors
Banquet hall
Smoke-free property
Victorian architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

Bedsheets provided
Blackout drapes

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

42-inch LED TV with cable channels

Food and drink

Coffee/tea maker
Refrigerator
Restaurant dining guides

Air conditioning
Desk
Fan
Free local calls
Free long-distance calls
Heating
Iron/ironing board
Laptop workspace
Phone

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

This property welcomes pets for USD 50.0 per accommodation (varies based on length of stay)
Service animals exempt from fees

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

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

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

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

Check-in: 5:00 PM—-anytime
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Driving? This property offers free self parking, along with free RV, bus, and truck parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

There are no elevators.
No cribs or infant beds are available.

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

Frequently asked questions

Are free cancellation options available at Bayside Hotel of Mackinac?

Bayside Hotel of Mackinac offers free cancellation on certain room rates. For specific requirements, review the cancellation policy on our site.

What's there to see near Bayside Hotel of Mackinac?

This hotel is located in Mackinaw City, just steps from Mackinaw City Ferry Terminal. You'll also find Lake Huron and Mackinaw City Dock less than a mile away.

Is there parking available at Bayside Hotel of Mackinac?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the hotel. Free RV/bus/truck parking is also available for guests.

Does Bayside Hotel of Mackinac have a casino on the premises?

No, Bayside Hotel of Mackinac doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Bayside Hotel of Mackinac?

Yes, this hotel has an indoor pool along with a spa tub.

What will couples enjoy most about a stay at Bayside Hotel of Mackinac?

Couples staying at this hotel will appreciate amenities like a hydromassage showerhead as well as an indoor pool and a nearby private beach.

Does Bayside Hotel of Mackinac have a hot tub?

Yes, guests can enjoy a spa tub at this hotel.

Does Bayside Hotel of Mackinac feature a restaurant that includes a breakfast menu?

No, Bayside Hotel of Mackinac doesn't have a restaurant that serves breakfast.

Will Bayside Hotel of Mackinac allow pets to stay for free?

Although they can't stay for free, pets are welcome at Bayside Hotel of Mackinac for a fee of USD 50.0 per accommodation, per stay.

Does Bayside Hotel of Mackinac have connecting rooms?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this hotel.

How close is the airport from Bayside Hotel of Mackinac?

The closest major airport to Bayside Hotel of Mackinac is Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional), which is 15.7 mi away (20 minutes by car). Another top airport is Mackinac Island, MI (MCD), which is around 7.7 mi away.

Are there rooms with balconies at Bayside Hotel of Mackinac?

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at Bayside Hotel of Mackinac.

6.6

6.8/10

Cleanliness

7.2/10

Staff & service

6.0/10

Amenities

6.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.6/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10 Excellent

tiffany

Oct 26, 2024

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Traveled with family and small children

Oct 17, 2024

Liked: Staff & service, amenities

Disliked: Cleanliness

The pool and Waterpark are the reasons we stayed here. The pools and pool area could use some attention, but it was decent enough. I did step on something sharp in the Waterpark area which had to be pulled out of my foot and bled a lot, so I've got that going for me. Here's hoping for no infections!

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Traveled with family

Aug 24, 2024

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

Aug 22, 2024

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

Aug 21, 2024

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Drusilla

Traveled with family

Aug 19, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Nikki

Traveled with family and small children

Aug 19, 2024

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

Aug 18, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Tricia

Traveled with family

Aug 17, 2024

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

Aug 16, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Nice location, Staff very friendly and helpful

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Joe

Traveled with family

Aug 16, 2024

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 traveler

Aug 16, 2024

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

Aug 14, 2024

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Carrie

Traveled with family

Aug 13, 2024

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

Traveled with partner

Aug 12, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Great place

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family

Aug 12, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Timothy

Traveled with family

Aug 11, 2024

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

The property was not clean. The pool area was disgusting. Mildew and moss were growing on the inside of the windows. Would not stay there again.

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Lisa

Traveled with family

Aug 11, 2024

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

Traveled with family

Aug 11, 2024

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

Traveled with group

Aug 11, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Schroder

Aug 10, 2024

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

bonnie, Murillo

Traveled with partner

Aug 9, 2024

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

Traveled with family

Aug 8, 2024

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

Traveled with family and small children

Aug 7, 2024

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Rather stay in Saint Ignace

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Eric

Traveled with family

Aug 6, 2024

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