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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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Great Lakes Inn, amid Mackinaw City's natural beauty, is an ideal family base. Enjoy indoor/outdoor pools, a spa tub, and a nearby playground. The on-site restaurant and laundry facilities ensure an effortless stay.

Reviews

6.2 out of 10

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

Highlights

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

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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

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Balcony
Separate dining area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Accessible Room, 1 King Bed, Jetted tub

Highlights

Deck/patio
Separate dining area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Romantic Room, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub, Balcony

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Jetted bathtub
Shower/tub combination
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Double Room, 2 Queen Beds

Highlights

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

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

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

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Standard Single Room, 1 Queen Bed Pet Friendly

Highlights

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

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Standard Double Room, 2 Queen Beds Pet Friendly

Highlights

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

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Handicap Accessible Double bed Jetted tub

Highlights

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

About the neighborhood

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

What's nearby

  • Mackinaw City Ferry Terminal - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Mackinaw City Dock - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Mackinaw Bridge Museum - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Old Mackinac Point Lighthouse - 3 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Headlands International Dark Sky Park - 5 min drive - 5.5 km

Getting around

  • Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Keyhole Bar & Grill - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Dixie Saloon - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Wienerlicious - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Darrow's Family Restaurant - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬13 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
  • Motorized watercraft on site, multilingual staff, and a front-desk safe
  • 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

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Property amenities

Parking and transportation

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

Food and drink

  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Hot tub
  • Indoor pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Personal motorized watercraft
  • Playground

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Separate in-room dining area
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and 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.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 2 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Separate dining area

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Soundproofed rooms

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

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 and a smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

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 Edgewater Beach, Mackinaw City Ferry Terminal, and Lake Huron. Lake Michigan is 3.1 mi (5 km) away.

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Reviews

Great Lakes Inn Reviews

6.2

6.4

Cleanliness

7.8

Location

7.2

Staff & service

6.2

Eco-friendliness

5.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 156 out of 949 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 241 out of 949 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 220 out of 949 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 176 out of 949 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 156 out of 949 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Shannon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Not a bad little spot for a weekend getaway
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great spot to crash, great sleep and convenient on road trip
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Ioana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean and nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Brett Mackenzie

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our shower was not working properly in our room so we called the front desk and she said she would send someone over. A long time passed and no one ever came so I walked over and she said she called them to come. We were exhausted and wanted to shower and get in bed. Finally we just asked for a new room. She moved us rooms! The walk was very convenient to Arnold Co to take the ferry over to the island!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
did not use
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Brittany

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Run down, no front desk help. But for the price it was worth it.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Mary

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
It's the cheapest rate in the area, so if you don't have high expectations, it works - the lady checking people in was super nice - I did have to go to a separate location to check in, which I thought was weird - also did not have any toilet paper in my room😑 but you get what you pay for and the price was right - room I got was a bit smelly
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Robert

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Left over food in fridge. Sink is dirty and bugs in it. Floor not vacuumed. Off putting smell in room. The room is nothing like the pictures showed. Had to go to hotel next door to check in. Probably one of the worst places I gave stayed.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

John

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property has no office had to go to different property to check in.. Rooms are dated but clean. Pool and hotub are inoperable and dirty. Outside pool hasnt been opened or clean in a long time.. Website offers continental breakfast..But... Was offered a half off coupon for a local restaurant... Very misleading on Expedia...
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Thomas

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
property run down, room was worn out tiles missing from floor, walls dirty, carpet worn out and dirty with stains. I would avoid this property
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Kerri

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I would definitely stay here again
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Jason

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

2/10 Terrible

Shilpa

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
No wifi in room, bad service. Even after complain no response from reception
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Cheryl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Staff was very friendly and accommodating
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

LUIS

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very good location
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Sehjmeet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice rooms,
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Dale

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Older property but staff was friendly and room was clean. There were fireworks the night we were there that we were able to watch from our balcony!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marvin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Price was great.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Esad

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was good. Free breakfast and quiet area. Very close to the downtown of the city and dining. Close to the ferries to the island as well.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

4/10 Poor

Rose

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I booked and paid for an upgrade room. At check in what was provided was a standard (smaller) room. The wifi at the property is non-functional. The office is not operational and the registration process occurs at an adjacent property. Won't be staying here again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient to the downtown Mackinaw area. Handicapped room was large and convenient to the office. Staff was VERY accommodating when we needed a helping hand. The service was EXCELLENT,
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We were comfortable with the room and it was quite. The bed was great also. I would stay there again with no second thought.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Renee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room was quiet and clean. Short walk to the ferry. Friendly staff. Good value for the money. Would stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Janelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

One night stay

The room met my expectations. An older motel but reasonably clean and comfortable. The service was excellent and the staff were helpful and friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ronnie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022