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Bell's Melody Motel

2.0 star property
Fun in the sand, near Mackinaw City Ferry Terminal

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Beach
Property grounds
Pool
Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds
Exterior

Reviews

5.0 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included
The current price is NZ$122
includes taxes & fees
9 May - 10 May

Explore the area

Map
11460 W US 23, Mackinaw City, MI, 49701
  • Mackinaw City Ferry Terminal
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Mackinaw City Dock
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Headlands International Dark Sky Park
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional)
    ‪21 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
TV
Fan
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
TV
Fan
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

About the area

Mackinaw City

Bell's Melody Motel places you steps from Lake Huron and within a 15-minute stroll of Mackinaw City Ferry Terminal. .This beach motel offers tour/ticket assistance and a vending machine. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .With a stay at this Mackinaw City motel, you'll be 5.7 km (3.6 mi) from Lake Michigan.
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What's nearby

  • Mackinaw City Ferry Terminal - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Mackinaw City Dock - 2 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Mackinaw Bridge Museum - 2 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Old Mackinac Point Lighthouse - 3 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Headlands International Dark Sky Park - 8 min drive - 6.5 km

Getting around

  • Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Keyhole Bar & Grill - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Dixie Saloon - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪The Hook Lakeside Grill - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Darrow's Family Restaurant - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Wienerlicious - ‬2 min drive

About this property

Bell's Melody Motel

Fun in the sand, near Mackinaw City Ferry Terminal
As a guest of Bell's Melody Motel, you'll find a vending machine and tour/ticket assistance. The front desk is open around the clock. Free self parking is available. You'll have access to the indoor pool and outdoor pool at a partner property.

This Mackinaw City motel is smoke free.

  • 17 guestrooms or units
  • Tour and ticket information
  • No smoking on site
Bell's Melody Motel offers 17 air-conditioned accommodations with fans and blackout curtains. Televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include baths or showers. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/lorry parking on site

Things to do

  • Indoor pool (guest access)
  • Outdoor pool (guest access)

Family friendly

  • Access to nearby indoor pool
  • Access to nearby outdoor pool
  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Accessibility

  • No lift

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Fan
  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
The check-in location differs from the property location; go to: [11416 US Highway 23, Mackinaw City, MI 49701]
The host will greet guests on arrival
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

  • Pets: USD 50 per pet, per stay
  • Only dogs are allowed
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • 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 per pet, per 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
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, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, Carte Blanche, debit cards and cash.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Bell's Melody Motel?

Bell's Melody Motel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Bell's Melody Motel?

As of 29 Apr 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Bell's Melody Motel on 9 May 2025 start from NZ$121.68, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at Bell's Melody Motel?

Yep, Bell's Melody Motel has a free self car park and free RV/bus/truck parking.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Bell's Melody Motel?

No, Bell's Melody Motel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Bell's Melody Motel?

Check-in begins at 4 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Bell's Melody Motel Reviews

Reviews

5.0
Rating 10 - Excellent. 30 out of 226 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 28 out of 226 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 40 out of 226 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 51 out of 226 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 77 out of 226 reviews

5.4/10

Cleanliness

6.2/10

Staff & service

4.6/10

Amenities

4.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

4.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Barbara, Niles

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
WE didn't like too much. Asked for a room in one of the properties they moved us to it. That room Had a bathtub that had a new tub insert but the corner had been broken off and you could see the old rusty tub. We stayed but will never go back and that's too bad because we have stayed there before. The first desk clerk that checked us in was nice but when we came back we had a different one and she became indignant. If anyone stays here check out your room first.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Dave

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Tena

Travelled with partner
Nice view of the bridge
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Sharity

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Terrible and very accomdating

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Jeffrey

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Towels , mattresses was comfortable, no WiFi , shower floor all busted , cracked flooring peeling up away from wall , rotted wasn’t worth what I paid ! need a partial refund ! Call the front desk 15 times and could no get thru , called emergency number and she said sh call but never got an answer and complained at front desk at check out.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gerald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Wife loved the retro vibes. The proximity to the lake. Great stay.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

David

Travelled with family
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Attempts at room upgrades poorly done. Beds had older, well used mattresses. Ice ands soda machines outside the room not working. Booked 2 nights, stayed one.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Older roadside motel that has been kept in reasonable condition. The room was simple and clean. The staff were very nice. The place is just what I wanted and expected.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Esther

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
it was right at the water. nice beach. staff was so nice and accomodating. put us in a different room that didnt smell like mold.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Barbara

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marian

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The bathtub was really dirty in one of the rooms... the rest was as expected.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Erin

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Was on a motorcycle to find a gravel drive way. Dead bugs on the wall, air condition to small for the cottage, tv didn’t work, shower was at a height for someone 5 foot at most. Shower surrounded falling a part
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Tina

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The pictures online were not accurate of the room conditions. It gave us a place to lay our heads for the night, but that was it. The bathroom has not been maintained so it was old, broken, and dirty. The picnic table outside was broken in pieces laying on the ground and the beach front was full of garbage and debris. It says u see new management and it looks like they are trying to get things repaired but as of now it’s not there.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Jonathan

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Worst Motel in Mackinac

Room pictured was not the room received. Rooms were very dirty, pool was very dirty, no cable, no A/C, mold everywhere. We did not stay there.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Makayla

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Todd

Travelled with family, Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was pleasantly surprised. Not sure what we were getting to at first. They provided a free upgrade and the room we were provided with was recently remodeled and so was very clean. It was on the 2nd floor with a balcony overlooking the Lake (Huron) and the beach where some people were enjoying themselves. Didn't get a change to check out the indoor/outdoor pool.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

Lara

Travelled with family
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
First thing...there is one reception desk for 3 properties. 2 seperate people in front on me in line were assigned rooms at adjoining properties they didn't reserve with basically an "oh well response". The ac unit in room smelled moldy and never got cold. The tv did not work. The shower was dirty and previous guests used toiletries were left in the shower, including used bar soap. There is nothing within walking distance. Also the parking is tight and multiple vehicles missed having an accident by mere inches. Really run down. The tiny beach area was pleasant and good view of nightime fireworks. Would not stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

Dan

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pictures are not accurate. Would not stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

BAD

Room was gross, small, and dirty. Not enough electrical sockets for the appliances in the room
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lester

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Blake

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
For it being located right on the beach, it was great. The only down side was the bathroom had black mold all on and around the ceiling.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Titus

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Joshua

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children, Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Great location and great price beds were comfortable staff was really amazing polite and courteous and knowledgeable of the area and recommending things to see and do. My only complaint is hot tub didn't work and pool was very cold but the lake views and beach was well worth it. I will definitely return and highly recommend
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Laurie

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Ok for a 1 night stay

Hotel was run down and not the cleanest , Staff was great & friendly
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

2/10 Terrible

Jake

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024