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Bayside Hotel of Mackinac

2.5 star property
Family-friendly hotel with a nearby private beach and free water park access

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The Bayside Hotel of Mackinac on Lake Michigan offers the perfect mix of activity and relaxation. Guests enjoy water park access, an arcade room, sauna, spa tub, 24-hour gym, business center, and free WiFi.

Reviews

6.6 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Pool
  • Laundry
  • Pet friendly
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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View all photos for Traditional Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Traditional Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
LED TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Fan
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Traditional Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking, Lake View

Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Traditional Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking, Lake View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
LED TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Fan
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
  • 23 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Traditional Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking (Court Side)

Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Traditional Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking (Court Side)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
LED TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Fan
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Traditional Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Traditional Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
LED TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Fan
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
726 S Huron Ave., Mackinaw City, MI, 49701

What's nearby

  • Mackinaw City Ferry Terminal - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Mackinaw Crossings - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Mackinaw Manor Haunted Mansion - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Mackinaw City Dock - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Mackinaw Bridge Museum - 16 min walk - 1.4 km

Getting around

  • Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Keyhole Bar & Grill - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Dixie Saloon - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Wienerlicious - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Darrow's Family Restaurant - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬14 min walk

About this property

Bayside Hotel of Mackinac

Family-friendly hotel near Lake Michigan
Take advantage of free water park access, an arcade/game room, and laundry facilities at Bayside Hotel of Mackinac. For some rest and relaxation, visit the sauna or the hot tub. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a 24-hour gym and a business center.
Other perks include:
  • An indoor pool and a children's pool, along with a waterslide and sun loungers
  • Free self parking
  • Bike rentals, access to a nearby outdoor pool, and express check-out
  • A billiards/pool table, tour/ticket assistance, and concierge services
  • Guest reviews say great things about the overall value
Room features
All 61 rooms include comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, in addition to thoughtful touches like free WiFi. Guest reviews say good things about the clean rooms at the property.
More amenities include:
  • Heating and fans
  • Hydromassage showers, designer toiletries, and shower/tub combinations
  • 42-inch LED TVs with cable channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, refrigerators, and coffee/tea makers

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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 RV/bus/truck parking on site
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Arcade/game room
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Children's pool
  • Free water park
  • Hot tub
  • Indoor pool
  • Outdoor pool (guest access)
  • Sauna
  • Waterslide

Family friendly

  • Access to nearby outdoor pool
  • Arcade/game room
  • Children's pool
  • Free water park access
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Waterslide

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business center
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Pool loungers

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
  • Phone accessibility kit

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Victorian architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Hydromassage showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 42-inch LED TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Refrigerator
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Fan
  • Free local calls
  • Free long-distance calls
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 5:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Check-in for this property is based at a different location, next door at The Bayside Hotel Of Mackinac.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 50.0 per accommodation (varies based on length of stay)
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 50.0 per accommodation (varies based on length of stay)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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, debit cards, and cash
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

Property is also known as

Bayside Hotel Mackinac
Bayside Hotel Mackinac Mackinaw City
Bayside Mackinac
Bayside Mackinac Mackinaw City
Bayside Of Mackinac
Bayside Hotel of Mackinac Hotel
Bayside Hotel of Mackinac Mackinaw City
Bayside Hotel of Mackinac Hotel Mackinaw City

Frequently asked questions

Does Bayside Hotel of Mackinac have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool, a children's pool, and outdoor pool access.

Is Bayside Hotel of Mackinac pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. There's a fee of USD 50.0 per accommodation, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Bayside Hotel of Mackinac?

Check-in start time: 5:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Bayside Hotel of Mackinac?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Bayside Hotel of Mackinac located?

This family-friendly Mackinaw City hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Edgewater Beach and Mackinaw City Ferry Terminal. Lake Michigan is 2.9 mi (4.7 km) away.

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Bayside Hotel of Mackinac Reviews

Reviews

6.6
Rating 10 - Excellent. 253 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 224 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 199 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 180 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 145 out of 1001 reviews

6.6/10

Cleanliness

7.2/10

Staff & service

5.8/10

Amenities

6.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jestiny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Despite the reviews this was honestly a great stay for us!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Mihir

Good location and experience
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and very nice room.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chantalle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The waterpark was the best part for the kids! Easy access to everything around! Great hotel, clean, definitely recommend & will be back!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Tabitha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Hot tub was the perfect temperature. Room was clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

ASHESH GOPAL NATH

Liked: Cleanliness
Closeness to everything
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

DARRELL

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The place was nice and quiet and the kids love the water park.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was great
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Darryl

Disliked: Amenities
OK for the price. No breakfast and the breakfast place they co-own had HORRIBLE reviews. Had to walk outside to get to the pool/whirlpool and then it had a musty/chlorine smell. Occupants of the room above us were very noisy, even after a call to the front desk,
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

JULIE

Liked: Cleanliness
Walking distance to restaurants
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kalena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our stay was very relaxing and quiet! They provide multiple coupons at the front desk for things to do around town. The hotel is very close to downtown, we didn’t have to drive for anything except to cross the bridge!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Victor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Waterpark was fun
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

DONALD C

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We’re not informed of the limited water park/pool hours. We didn’t get to use those facilities & our granddaughter was devastated.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Emillie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
It's dated, but clean and a good value. Located directly across the street from the ferry to Mackinac Island, it was the perfect place to stay after our day trip to the island.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Queenie

Disliked: Cleanliness
Dirty
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Denise

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room and bedding was clean, however the hallways and most of the property was very dirty!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

faisal

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Poorly maintained, not very clean, easy check in and good staff
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Sandra

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Like the location and dinning options. This hotel is outdated, has a smell, rooms are not clean and staff is not very friendly. I wouldn't come back to this place.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Dylan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
There was no hot water. I asked for a partial refund and I was told that it “should be working”
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The in room hot tub was large and just great!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Héctor

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

marie

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
the room was smelly, the tv didn't work, the pillows and blankets were uncomfortable, the bed was not comfortable, the lady who checked us in was rude.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Paul

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I wasted money and was lied to about a “lake view.” This hotel is NOT on the lake. When I opened the window curtain, we were looking at another hotel, and behind that, was the lake. I would have never booked here knowing this, nor would I of paid extra for the “lake view.” I don’t know why there are multiple pictures of this hotel on the lake, it is NOT. Our bathroom had mold all on the floor, the exhaust fan in the bathroom was broke, and they used cheap Amazon strip lights in the room. We checked in late and had to walk to another hotel to do so. The only positive is that we were able to park at the hotel and walk across the street to the ferry.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Claire

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Bayside

Hotel is ok . Breakfast not included; only offer by one geat on breakfast at two local resturants which are 5 out of 10. If you need assistance no one is available in the Lobby until 8:00 am. Like wise if crave a coffee in the morning
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

GEMMA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place is very convenient for the ferry dock to Mackinac island. Our room was clean but a little small and the bed wasn’t comfortable. We like the water park access to the next door hotel. We didn’t like that it says with breakfast when booking at expedia but there is really no breakfast at this hotel. We were given a coupon for buy one get one breakfast at a nearby restaurant with limited options and overpriced food. We didn’t use the coupon and went somewhere else.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025