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Motel with free parking, a short walk to Mackinaw City Ferry Terminal

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February 2025

March 2025

Indoor pool, open 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM, sun loungers

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub | Pillowtop beds, iron/ironing board, rollaway beds, free WiFi

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed, Jetted Tub | Bathroom | Combined shower/tub, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels

Overview
Rooms
Location
Policies

Good

Popular amenities

Pool
Pet friendly
Air conditioning
Free WiFi
Parking included

Room options

All rooms

1 bed

2 beds

Showing 6 of 6 rooms

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Separate dining area

Separate sitting area

Air conditioning

Refrigerator

Flat-screen TV

Pillowtop bed

Hair dryer

Shower/tub combination

23 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Pillowtop beds, iron/ironing board, rollaway beds, free WiFi

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

Highlights

Air conditioning

Refrigerator

Flat-screen TV

Pillowtop bed

Hair dryer

Shower/tub combination

Private bathroom

Coffee/tea maker

Sleeps 5
2 Queen Beds

Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa, Courtyard View

Highlights

Separate dining area

Separate sitting area

Air conditioning

Refrigerator

Flat-screen TV

Pillowtop bed

Hair dryer

Shower/tub combination

23 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub

Highlights

Separate dining area

Separate sitting area

Private indoor hot tub

Air conditioning

Refrigerator

Flat-screen TV

Pillowtop bed

Shower/tub combination

33 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

Separate dining area

Separate sitting area

Air conditioning

Refrigerator

Flat-screen TV

Pillowtop bed

Hair dryer

Shower/tub combination

23 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed, Jetted Tub

Highlights

Private indoor hot tub

Air conditioning

Refrigerator

Flat-screen TV

Pillowtop bed

Shower/tub combination

Private bathroom

Jetted bathtub

26 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed

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Pool
Hot Tub
Pet friendly
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About the neighborhood

146 Old Us 31, Mackinaw City, MI, 49701

What's nearby

Mackinaw City Ferry Terminal - 8 min walk
Mackinaw City Dock - 17 min walk
Mackinaw Bridge Museum - 2 min drive
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 - ‬11 min drive
‪Zodiac Party Store - ‬10 min drive
‪Keyhole Bar & Grill - ‬18 min walk
‪Dixie Saloon - ‬18 min walk
‪The Hook Lakeside Grill - ‬16 min walk

About this property

Thunderbird Inn

Motel near Mackinaw City Ferry Terminal

Close to Lake Huron, Thunderbird Inn has plenty to offer. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.

You'll also find perks like:

Swimming pool with sun loungers
Free self parking
A free ferry terminal shuttle, an indoor pool, and an off-leash area
Tour/ticket assistance, a vending machine, and concierge services
Guest reviews give top marks for the overall value and helpful staff

Room features

All guestrooms at Thunderbird Inn include comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean rooms at the property.

More conveniences in all rooms include:

Pillowtop mattresses and rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)
Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and free toiletries
32-inch flat-screen TVs with cable channels
Refrigerators, coffee/tea makers, and heating

Languages

English, Spanish

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 ferry terminal shuttle

Things to do

Access to nearby indoor pool
Indoor pool

Family friendly

Access to nearby indoor pool
Indoor pool
Refrigerator
Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)

Conveniences

Vending machine

Guest services

Change of bedsheets (on request)
Change of towels (on request)
Concierge services
Front desk (limited hours)
Tour/ticket assistance

Outdoors

Pool sun loungers

Accessibility

This property does not have elevators

Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
Bed sheets
Heating (climate-controlled)
Pillow-top mattress
Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)

Bathroom

Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Towels

Entertainment

32-inch flat-screen TV
Cable channels

Food and drink

Coffee/tea maker
Refrigerator

Access via exterior corridors
Free local calls
Iron/ironing board
Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM

Early check-in subject to availability

Late check-in subject to availability

Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Contactless check-out available

Late check-out subject to availability

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - midnight

Front desk staffed during limited hours

If you are planning to arrive after 11:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

This property will place a credit card authorization of 1 night for any bookings where payment for the stay will be made on site instead of at the time of booking.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 35 per pet, per stay

Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Welcoming dogs and cats only

2 total pets

Pets cannot be left unattended

Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

An off-leash area is available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Children up to the age of 12 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room

Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 40.0 per night

Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

Pet fee: USD 35 per pet, per stay
Service animals are exempt from fees
Rollaway bed fee: USD 40.0 per night

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 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

The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation

This property accepts credit cards and cash

This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.

Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Pool access available from 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM

Property is also known as

Thunderbird Inn Mackinaw City

Thunderbird Mackinaw City

Thunderbird Inn Motel

Thunderbird Inn Mackinaw City

Thunderbird Inn Motel Mackinaw City

Frequently asked questions

Does Thunderbird Inn have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool. Pool access is from 10:00 AM–10:00 PM.

Is Thunderbird Inn pet-friendly?

Yes, this motel allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total). There's a fee of USD 35 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Thunderbird Inn?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Thunderbird Inn?

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Thunderbird Inn?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Thunderbird Inn located?

Situated in Mackinaw City, this motel is within a 15-minute walk of Mackinaw City Ferry Terminal and Lake Huron. Animal Tracks Adventure Golf and Mackinaw City Trailhead are also within 1 mi (2 km).

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