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Northwinds Motel

2.5 star property
Lakefront motel in Mackinaw City with free parking

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Standard Single Room, 1 Queen Bed | Bed sheets
View from property
2 Queen Lakefront with Private Deck | Bathroom | Shower, towels
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Reviews

5.8 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included

Room options

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1 Queen Lakefront with Private Deck

Highlights

Heating
TV
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

Highlights

Heating
TV
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Standard Single Room, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

Heating
TV
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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2 Queen Lakefront with Private Deck

Highlights

Heating
TV
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
11472 W US 23, Mackinaw City, MI, 49701

What's nearby

  • Mackinaw City Ferry Terminal - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Mackinaw City Dock - 2 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Old Mackinac Point Lighthouse - 3 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Headlands International Dark Sky Park - 8 min drive - 6.4 km
  • Mackinac Bridge - 15 min drive - 16.1 km

Getting around

  • Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional) - 30 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

Northwinds Motel

Motel near Mackinac Bridge
Located close to Straits State Park, Northwinds Motel has plenty to offer.
Additional perks include:
  • Outdoor pool access nearby
  • Free self parking
  • Access to a nearby indoor pool, smoke-free premises, and tour/ticket assistance
Extra amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with showers
  • 32-inch TVs with cable channels
  • Heating and daily housekeeping

Languages

English

Property amenities

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Things to do

  • Access to nearby indoor pool
  • Access to nearby outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Access to nearby indoor pool
  • Access to nearby outdoor pool

Guest services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Tour/ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Picnic area

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 registration desk
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets
  • Heating

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • 32-inch TV
  • Cable channels

More

  • Access via exterior corridors

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]
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

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 debit cards; cash is not accepted

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Northwinds Mackinaw City
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Frequently asked questions

Does Northwinds Motel have a pool?

Yes, this property has outdoor pool access.

Is Northwinds Motel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Northwinds Motel?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Northwinds Motel?

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Northwinds Motel?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Northwinds Motel located?

Situated on the waterfront, this motel is within 12 mi (20 km) of Straits State Park, Wilderness State Park, and Mackinac Bridge. Deer Ranch and Mystery Spot are also within 12 mi (20 km).

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Northwinds Motel Reviews

Reviews

5.8
Rating 10 - Excellent. 65 out of 428 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 84 out of 428 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 96 out of 428 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 80 out of 428 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 103 out of 428 reviews

6.0/10

Cleanliness

6.8/10

Staff & service

4.6/10

Amenities

5.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

5.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very quiet location with a nice view of the water and the bridge. Nice accomodation at a very reasonable price.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

M Kay

Great beach and place to watch the fireworks
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Would stay again
We really enjoyed our stay, the young lady at the desk was super nice and actually straightened out our check in that never went through.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Caia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Easy check in. Multiple little cabin, lake front properties. Small, cozy rooms. Super comfy beds! Great views and great location to Mackinaw City and the bridge.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean and tidy Gravel parking lot
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Octavia

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The room is what you expect for the price Wish they had a better lock on the door felt uneasy trying to sleep Couldn’t shower, crack in the floor The lady who checked me in was wonderful tho
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very cozy room.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laurie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Girl's trip
Older but nice. Right on the lake, clean beach
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Tayler

Liked: Staff & service
Overall it was a good time. Wish they would update the rooms and maybe make the beach more accommodating. Add more chairs. The staff were very nice.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Tessa

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
The cutest little room. Nothing super fancy but got the job done. BUT OUR FAVORITE THING. Is the Lake is only 100 feet from our door, you could walk forever up and down the beach. Staff was very friendly and helpful! Will be back
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Joyce

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Very quiet and peaceful. It was perfect for me to sit outside, read a book, and listen to the waves hit the shore. Motel is a little dated but quaint. Needs a little updating but it was clean. New refrigerator, ac and microwave.

4/10 Poor

DAVID

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Lack of maintenance, lousy A/C, shower head broken, bed lights broken, toilet runs constantly. Nothing a good fire wouldn’t fix. ‘Way overpriced, even for the location and season.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Robert

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great view terrible property, dirty, unsafe, no on site office, no ice machine, no plugs, no internet, said pool and spa but none on site.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Ron

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Wooden deck needs replaced...take carpet out it doesn't look clean...toilet rust stained..not enough lighting...entry door has gap and doesn't feel secure when locked
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Marcie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
A little rough but super clean!
The carpet was ripped & the room was a little shabby but it was super clean. My husband took his ultraviolet light to it & found very little to worry about. The house keeper was super nice. It is old & has not been updated probably ever but $59 a night on the beach, can't beat the price. It was pretty sound proof, we never heard our neighbors. If you don't need luxury it's a great place! We will be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Jason

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Simple older but clean motel. Great place to rest your head
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Definitely worth it!
Great, beachfront, no-frills room for cheap that's within walking/biking distance to downtown Mackinaw City. Beds were extremely comfortable. The shower and tile work could use an update, but the showerhead had plenty of force. Wifi was spotty at best. The fact that we could hang out on the beach 20 feet from our door was certainly a selling point for such a low-priced motel.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Victor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The view was awesome
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

2/10 Terrible

frederick

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Never again
Faulty wiring water had bad odor fridge barely worked had to caulk window for air conditioner flues were coming in nasty pool
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice hotel
Nice hotel with a great view. Definitely recommend the balcony room
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

4/10 Poor

William C

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Did not get the room i paid for getto Area shower nasty.not worth it .
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vern

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We got moved from this property to sunrise beach motel. Perfect view of the bridge and really nice beach.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Amber

Liked: Staff & service
The motel is what you pay for, older cabin smell and feel, not cleaned as well as a hotel, but the manager was very accommodating and it was right in the beach, close to everything, and exactly what we needed nothing more.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Run down
The motel is dirty and run down. The shower was covered in mold and unusable. The patio was peeling paint everywhere. The picnic table was peeling paint everywhere as well. The toilet was completely rust stained. Carpeting had several stains.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Cheryl

Needs TLC
This motel has a terrific view of the bridge BUT it is in such bad need of TLC. Air conditioner, way up high so it can’t be turned on my many of us and had a lady from next room to help me. Tile in shower is all coming apart. Just not easy access to plugs. Bed not bad .Someone needs to take over this place and care about renovating it.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024