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Best Western Plus Dockside Waterfront Inn

2.5 star property

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Balcony view
Exterior
Interior entrance
Indoor pool
Lobby sitting area

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry

Explore the area

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505 S Huron Ave, Mackinaw City, MI, 49701
  • Place, Mackinaw City Dock
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Mackinaw City Ferry Terminal
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Mackinaw Bridge Museum
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Airport, Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional)
    ‪21 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Lakeside

Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, cots/infant beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Lakeside

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(54 reviews)
  • 29 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Courtyard Area

Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, cots/infant beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Courtyard Area

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(48 reviews)
  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Lakeside (with Sofabed)

Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, cots/infant beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Lakeside (with Sofabed)

7.8 out of 10
Good
(16 reviews)
  • 37 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Lakeside (with Sofabed)

Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, cots/infant beds

Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Lakeside (with Sofabed)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 46 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub, Lakeside

7.4 out of 10
Good
(8 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Lakeside (with Sofabed)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 29 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub, Courtyard Area

Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, cots/infant beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub, Courtyard Area

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(19 reviews)
  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Courtyard Area

Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, cots/infant beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Courtyard Area

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, cots/infant beds

Suite, 1 Single Bed, Accessible, Poolside (with Sofabed)

  • 46 sq m
  • Sleeps 9
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, cots/infant beds

Suite, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking, Lakeside

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)
  • 44 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Queen Beds

View all photos for Suite, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking, Lakeside (with Sofabed)

Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, cots/infant beds

Suite, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking, Lakeside (with Sofabed)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 46 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 8
  • 3 Queen Beds

View all photos for Suite, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking, Courtyard Area (with Sofabed)

Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, cots/infant beds

Suite, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking, Courtyard Area (with Sofabed)

  • Sleeps 9
  • 4 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Poolside

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Poolside

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Mackinaw City

With a stay at Best Western Plus Dockside Waterfront Inn in Mackinaw City, you'll be a 4-minute walk from Lake Huron and 8 minutes by foot from Mackinaw City Ferry Terminal. .This beach hotel is 2.7 mi (4.4 km) from Lake Michigan and 3.2 mi (5.1 km) from Headlands International Dark Sky Park.

What's nearby

  • Mackinaw City Dock - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Mackinaw City Ferry Terminal - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Mackinaw Bridge Museum - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Old Mackinac Point Lighthouse - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Headlands International Dark Sky Park - 6 min drive - 6.6 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Keyhole Bar & Grill - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Dixie Saloon - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Wienerlicious - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Darrow's Family Restaurant - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Best Western Plus Dockside Waterfront Inn

Beach hotel with free breakfast and a fitness center
Best Western Plus Dockside Waterfront Inn offers 114 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Premium cable television is provided. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided daily.

An indoor pool and a hot tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Make yourself at home in one of the 114 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators. Complimentary wired and wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming provides entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and coffee/tea makers, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Don't miss out on the many recreational opportunities, including an indoor pool, a hot tub, and a fitness center. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and a picnic area.
A complimentary full breakfast is served daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access, a business center, and express check-out. Event facilities at this hotel consist of conference space and a meeting room. Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary full breakfast is served each morning between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Hot tub
  • Indoor pool
  • Outdoor pool (guest access)

Family friendly

  • Access to nearby outdoor pool
  • Cot (surcharge)
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Conference space
  • Meeting room

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.
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 4 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Cot (surcharge)
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

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

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 15.0 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are available for USD 10.0 per night

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Crib (infant bed) fee: USD 10.0 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 15.0 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, 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; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and window guards
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
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of We Care Clean (Best Western)

We should mention

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

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Best Western Plus Dockside Waterfront Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 480 out of 1158 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 351 out of 1158 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 185 out of 1158 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 74 out of 1158 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 68 out of 1158 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Donald

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Flavia, Beech Grove

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Curtis

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a great stay! The location right on the beach was a huge plus, and it was walkable to the ferry docks. Breakfast had a great variety, too!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Ali

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Front desk unfriendly. Shampoo bottle & body wash were empty. Took an hour to bring them to the room
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Enrico

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Jodi

Travelled with family
We were there for 3 nights 4 days and the c pool was never clean. It was cloudy and very sandy
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Jordan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness

Do Not Stay Here

I wouldn’t recommend staying here. The rooms are outdated and the AC units and humidifiers are so loud! You can hear everything while in the rooms. The breakfast was awful!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Rebecca

Location was fantastic, could walk to everything. It is just an old property and needs serious updating. Mosquitos in the shower...beach area was run down. Carpet in room was really dirty.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Judelyn

Beautiful
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Dan

Travelled with family
The property is completely out dated. The room was very damp because the A/C was not working properly. The breakfast was the same both days and the muffins were almost frozen and the quality of the food was low. Outside on the beach area there was a storm drain pipe with rusty steel draining water. If l had little kids they would not be going near that . The only benefit of staying there was the location close to all the shopping and restaurants. The parking is very tight at night and lot was completely full.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

KAREN

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I’ve stayed in a lot of hotels, the price point this one was above and beyond. There’s nothing negative to say about this place. Don’t listen to anyone that says anything different. It’s the best value for your money and the breakfast was excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Sharon

Disliked: Cleanliness
Very disappointed in the room. Very dated which leads to not clean. Carpet disgusting. Our feet were black from walking on the carpet. Shower dated and floor of shower filthy. Room daily clean consisted of a poor attempt at making a bed and throwing some towels in the room. We are very strict with putting all of our things away in our luggage and yet proper cleaning of the sink area was not completed. Toothpaste not even wiped off dated yucky faucet. Wallpaper peeling, ceilings patched and not painted. Makes us wonder if the crap rooms are left for Expedia clients. The free breakfast was disgusting! Hard to make eggs that are not edible. I am not a hard to please person in regards to food. I literally could not take more than one bite. Coffee empty nobody to get more. Decaffeinated was awful. Probably the water ! Needless to say we left and never returned for our FREE disgusting breakfast. It was awful. Now the water. What is wrong with it is really hard to imagine. It tastes awful and feels worse. Gummy is the only words we could come up with to explain it. The price to stay here was simply robbery. Expedia needs to do better with ANY sort of good rating for this hotel. Just a shame!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathy

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms were spacoous and clean, the location was nice. The beach access out back was easy to get to and clean. The shower needs updated and a cutain that does not allow the water to leak out. Breakfast could stay open until 10:00am. Also, the parking was limited in the evenings when everyone was returning for the day.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary, Chisholm

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location was centered around everything. Easy walks to shopping and restaurants. If going to the Island, Sheplers was an easy walk. No need to drive.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

elourine

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ground floor room accessible to pool & large quiet sunny room where I could read a book. Breakfast had many options
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

elourine

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the bed & view of Lake Huron. Sliding door to a little patio allowed quiet afternoons in the sun. Staff very attentive. We asked for a ground floor room & got it
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Steve

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Did not want a hot tub in the room. Room had no view.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Shahid

Liked: Cleanliness
Ok
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Kelly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
I answered your questions
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

ZAID, DEARBORN

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ghasan

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The stay was good the staff great the check in and check out process was easy , clean quiet we had a beach view suite was great, they offer breakfast it was okay to start the day with , and the kids enjoyed the pool. overall great experience will definitely go back ,
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Karen

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Spacious room

The room was spacious and quiet. My only complaint was that thete was mold and mildew around the soap holder in the shower
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Rahul

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline

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