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Bayside Hotel of Mackinac

2.5 star property
Family-friendly hotel with private beach and free water park access
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December 2024
January 2025

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Indoor pool, pool loungers
Private beach nearby, sun-loungers, beach towels
Indoor pool, pool 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 curtains, iron/ironing board

Traditional Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
LED TV
Fan
Blackout curtains
Designer toiletries
Shower/bath combination
  • 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 curtains, iron/ironing board

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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
LED TV
Fan
Blackout curtains
Designer toiletries
Shower/bath combination
  • 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 curtains, iron/ironing board

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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
LED TV
Fan
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hydromassage showerhead
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

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

Traditional Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
LED TV
Fan
Blackout curtains
Designer toiletries
Shower/bath combination
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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About the area

Mackinaw City

A family-friendly stay in Mackinaw City awaits you at Bayside Hotel of Mackinac. Within just a 15-minute stroll, you'll find Mackinaw City Ferry Terminal and Lake Huron. Highlights at this Victorian hotel include a nearby private beach, a free water park and an indoor swimming pool. .Enjoy the 24-hour gym, Hot tub, sauna and kids' swimming pool. A meeting room and a business centre are among the business amenities offered. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas and laundry facilities. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .With a stay at this Mackinaw City hotel, you'll be 4.7 km (2.9 mi) from Lake Michigan.

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 hotel with private beach and free water park access
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 centre and a meeting room.

WiFi is free in public spaces. A children's pool, a hot tub, and a 24-hour fitness centre 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
  • Games 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 a combined bath/shower unit with a hydromassage showerhead, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones; local and long-distance calls are complimentary (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and fans. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

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

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 centre
  • 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 lift
  • Phone accessibility kit

More

  • 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

More

  • 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
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.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Bayside Hotel of Mackinac?

Bayside Hotel of Mackinac offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at Bayside Hotel of Mackinac?

Yep, Bayside Hotel of Mackinac has a free self car park and free RV/bus/truck parking.

Does Bayside Hotel of Mackinac have a pool?

Bayside Hotel of Mackinac has an indoor pool and a kids' pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying on a lounger.

Does Bayside Hotel of Mackinac have a waterslide?

Yep, this property has a waterslide!

Is Bayside Hotel of Mackinac family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as a children's pool, an arcade and free water park access, it's no surprise that Bayside Hotel of Mackinac is a hit with families.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Bayside Hotel of Mackinac?

No, Bayside Hotel of Mackinac does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Bayside Hotel of Mackinac?

Check-in begins at 5:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Bayside Hotel of Mackinac Reviews

Reviews

6.6
Rating 10 - Excellent. 254 out of 1014 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 236 out of 1014 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 202 out of 1014 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 182 out of 1014 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 140 out of 1014 reviews" "

6.8/10

Cleanliness

7.2/10

Staff & service

6.0/10

Amenities

6.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Evette

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I don’t normally write reviews on anything, but I felt like I should write a warning ⚠️ about this place. The rooms are basically picking the one that isn’t too bad to stay in. My boyfriend and I switched room three times. First one had what looked like a poop stain on the wall next to the toilet and black mold looking stuff on the ceiling of the bathroom. The second room, as soon as we walked in we saw black water on the toilet seat and floor of the bathroom. The third one, the one we settled for, had no working vent so the humidity from the bathroom made the room feel Dewey and moist. Definitely not ideal for a room covered in carpet. Walls were super dirty and ceiling in the bathroom had, what looked like early stages of molded. Also, the water park area, I don’t think I read anywhere in the description, but it is a shared space with the crown hotel next door and the cabin spaces. The stock photos on the booking websites are legit a catfish of what you get in person. The price is affordable, but makes me feel like I have to lower my standards to get acceptable quality stay. Or stay on the actual island to stay at a fairly reasonable, clean, and decent hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

kevin

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
this place is old and needs work. The last time I stayed here they had a nice breakfast area now it is closed, and they only have coffee. It's cheap and you get what you pay for here.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Walked in the room where everything looked fine until I started looking closely at things. When checking one of the beds I noticed that there were no fitted sheets on either of them, one had a top sheet tucked in to look like a fitted sheet, while the other had that and a mattress protector as a fitted sheet. The floor was badly stained, as well as the baseboards. In the bathroom the toilet was about to come off the floor with how wobbly and unstable it was, and the towels had stains. Windows were dirty and filled with cobwebs. When checking out we were not asked how our stay was and when asked about a manager was told that there were not as on site to assist.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

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

4/10 Poor

Timothy

Travelled with family
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

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