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Great Lakes Inn

2.0 star property
Family-friendly motel with casino shuttle service and a 24-hour front desk

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Indoor pool, outdoor pool
Bathroom sink
Reception
Exterior
Coffee service
Surrounded by Mackinaw City's natural charm, Great Lakes Inn offers a welcoming retreat for families. Take advantage of the indoor and outdoor pools, unwind in the spa tub, or let kids burn off energy at the playground. With laundry facilities and a restaurant on site, your stay is sure to be relaxing.

Reviews

6.2 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Hot Tub
  • Laundry
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Pool
  • Air conditioning
  • Pet friendly

Room options

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Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Romantic Room, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub, Balcony

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Private bathroom
Jetted bathtub
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Bathroom sink

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

Highlights

Separate dining area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Accessible Room, 1 King Bed, Jetted tub

Highlights

Patio
Separate dining area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Bathroom sink

Standard Double Room, 2 Queen Beds

Highlights

Balcony
Separate dining area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Standard Double Room, 2 Double Beds Pet Friendly

Highlights

Separate dining area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Standard Double Room, 2 Queen Beds Pet Friendly

Highlights

Separate dining area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed | Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

Separate dining area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Single Room, 1 Queen Bed Pet Friendly | Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Standard Single Room, 1 Queen Bed Pet Friendly

Highlights

Separate dining area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Handicap Accessible Double bed Jetted tub

Highlights

Separate dining area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Family Room, 2 Double Beds and 1 Twin Bund Bed, Balcony | Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Family Room, 2 Double Beds and 1 Twin Bund Bed, Balcony

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
  • 48 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 Twin Bunk Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Balcony
Separate dining area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
150 Old U.S. 31, Mackinaw City, MI, 49701

What's nearby

  • Mackinaw City Ferry Terminal - 6 min walk
  • Mackinaw City Dock - 15 min walk
  • Mackinaw Bridge Museum - 19 min walk
  • 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 - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Zodiac Party Store - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Keyhole Bar & Grill - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Dixie Saloon - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪The Hook Lakeside Grill - ‬14 min walk

About this property

Great Lakes Inn

Family-friendly motel near Mackinaw City Ferry Terminal
At Great Lakes Inn, you can look forward to a terrace, a garden, and a playground. For some rest and relaxation, visit the hot tub. Guests can also expect to find laundry facilities and a restaurant.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • An indoor pool and an outdoor pool
  • Free self parking
  • A free casino shuttle, express check-out, and express check-in
  • A 24-hour front desk, smoke-free premises, and multilingual staff
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Great Lakes Inn include thoughtful touches such as air conditioning and separate dining areas, as well as amenities like sound-insulated walls and free newspapers. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean rooms at the property.
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and shower/tub combinations
  • 32-inch TVs with cable channels
  • Separate dining areas, refrigerators, and microwaves

Languages

English, German, Romanian

Property amenities

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Free casino shuttle
  • Free ferry terminal shuttle

Food and drink

  • 1 restaurant
  • Coffee/tea in common area(s)

Things to do

  • Indoor pool
  • Motorized watercraft
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Hot tub

Family friendly

  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Microwave
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Refrigerator
  • Separate dining area
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Banquet hall
  • Front-desk safe
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour/ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have elevators
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bed sheets

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • 32-inch TV
  • Cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Dining room
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

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

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The property charges USD 3 for credit card payments
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 30 per pet, per day
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 16 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Resort fee: 5 percent of room rate
The resort fee includes:
  • Breakfast
  • Faxes
  • Housekeeping
  • In-room coffee
  • Internet access
  • Phone calls
  • Pool access

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 30 per pet, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of USD 3

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may 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 and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Children under 16 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision

Property is also known as

Great Lakes Inn
Great Lakes Inn Mackinaw City
Great Lakes Mackinaw City
Great Lakes Inn Motel
Great Lakes Inn Mackinaw City
Great Lakes Inn Motel Mackinaw City

Frequently asked questions

Does Great Lakes Inn have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool and an outdoor pool.

Is Great Lakes Inn pet-friendly?

Yes, dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of USD 30 per pet, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Great Lakes Inn?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Great Lakes Inn?

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

What time is check-out at Great Lakes Inn?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Great Lakes Inn located?

This family-friendly Mackinaw City motel is within a 10-minute walk of Mackinaw City Ferry Terminal and Lake Huron. Lake Michigan is 3.1 mi (5 km) away.

Great Lakes Inn Reviews

Reviews

6.2
Rating 10 - Excellent. 141 out of 855 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 225 out of 855 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 199 out of 855 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 154 out of 855 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 136 out of 855 reviews

6.4/10

Cleanliness

7.2/10

Staff & service

5.8/10

Amenities

5.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Jennifer

Traveled with family
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
I think the outdatedness made it feel less clean. Heat worked great. Will stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Koral

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
great place to stay to save money on your trip. clean is all I cared about, and it was clean.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Charles

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Room was ..meh? Didnt pay much so didnt expect too much. Deodorizer in room was too strong. Towels seemed dollar store...little rough. Took forever to get warm water for shower.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Samantha

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Kimberly, Shelbyville

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Close to ferry and all the shops and restaurants. Good location
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Teal

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Do not stay at this hotel. There were black widow nests in the room and dead bugs. I’ve tried to get a refund but have been ignored by management. It was uninhabitable and a health concern.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

Christin

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s hard to write a review , as when we arrived to the property .. it was closed . They sent us to a different hotel . Was bummed that the new place didn’t have a hot tub . Pool was very dirty . I guess you get what you pay for so I wasn’t that disappointed.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Chris

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eugene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Quiet clean. Pleasant stay. Reasonable price.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Paul

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Reservation was for Great Lakes was told to go to another motel. Got to room no microwave as was listed on part of room I reserved plus had no hot tub as was listed was switched to a upgraded room which had microwave Couldn’t use shower because handle was broke
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Andre

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Bob

Traveled with family
Warm water..not hot. Breakfast was at another motel down the road. Juice machine was not working. Milk and yogurt fridge was not even cool. Room was clean. Ac worked well. I got what I paid for but won't go back .
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

larry

Traveled with family
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
room did not meet expectations
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Melissa

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Hazel

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Russell

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Douglas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
One night
We were there just for one night, before going out to Mackinac Island. Very satisfied with the room.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

sweetallie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff was great
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Jason

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice little spot, walking distance to casino easy drive to downtown Mackinaw city
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Vanessa

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Aditya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good quiet place.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Kathy

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The charge for the room was to much compared to the poor quality of the facilities. The shower mat was dirty, we had a half a pot of coffee in the coffee pot when we arrived and they didn’t even make up the room on our second day.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Liz

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was at another hotel 3 hotels down but said on website provided?? Pool not open outside and indoor was dirty and chairs broken
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Joanne

Traveled with group
Disliked: Amenities
Terrible water pressure.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Christian

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024