Lighthouse View Motel

2.5 star property

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Indoor pool
Premium Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Partial Lake View
Reception
Reception
View from room

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included

Explore the area

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699 North Huron Ave., Mackinaw City, MI, 49701
  • Place, Old Mackinac Point Lighthouse
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Mackinaw City Dock
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Mackinaw City Ferry Terminal
    ‪20 min walk‬
  • Airport, Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional)
    ‪22 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(27 reviews)
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(45 reviews)
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Premium Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Partial Lake View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(20 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Premium Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Partial Lake View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(19 reviews)
  • 26 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the area

Mackinaw City

With a stay at Lighthouse View Motel in Mackinaw City, you'll be steps from Lake Huron and a 4-minute drive from Mackinaw City Ferry Terminal. .This motel is 3.1 mi (5 km) from Lake Michigan and 3 mi (4.9 km) from Headlands International Dark Sky Park.

What's nearby

  • Old Mackinac Point Lighthouse - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Colonial Michilimackinac Park - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Mackinaw Bridge Museum - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Mackinaw City Dock - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Mackinaw City Ferry Terminal - 20 min walk - 1.7 km

Getting around

  • Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Keyhole Bar & Grill - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Dixie Saloon - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Wienerlicious - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Darrow's Family Restaurant - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬13 min walk

About this property

Lighthouse View Motel

Motel with free parking, steps from Lake Huron
Lighthouse View Motel offers 24 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Beds feature premium bedding. 50-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations with hydromassage showerheads.

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

An indoor pool and a hot tub are on site.
Stay in one of 24 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have shower/tub combinations and hair dryers. Conveniences include coffee/tea makers and blackout drapes/curtains, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Enjoy recreational amenities such as an indoor pool and a hot tub. Additional features at this motel include complimentary wireless internet access and a vending machine.
Featured amenities include express check-out and a vending machine. Free self parking is available onsite.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Things to do

  • Hot tub
  • Indoor pool

Family friendly

  • Indoor pool

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Handrails in stairways
  • No lift
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • 2 floors
  • Built in 1995
  • Renovated entire property - January 2022
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Hydromassage showerhead
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 50-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Free local calls
  • Free long-distance calls
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Laptop workspace
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 10 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

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

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
3 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

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
Pool access available from 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Lighthouse View Motel Mackinaw City
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Reviews

Lighthouse View Motel Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 562 out of 928 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 276 out of 928 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 70 out of 928 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 12 out of 928 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 928 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Chalana

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Literally steps from the old lighthouse! Able to get free shuttle to Shepler’s ferry dock from there so didn’t have to move the car: the motel desk lady told us about it! Gave coupons and information freely! Everything about the stay was great! Clean rooms and adjustable thermostats!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debra

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is Family run hotel, they take excellent care of the property and their customers. The location is excellent, walkable to the mackinaw bridge, ferries to the island and many restaurants. The beds were comfortable. We enjoyed our 3 rd stay here.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert, Manchester

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms with convenient electrical plugs for CPAP and phone chargers. Beautiful view of lighthouse and bridge! Staff friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great staff, great location
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Great location, nice staff, comfortable bef
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Glenn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location near the straits and bridge. Nicely remodeled.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shaun

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
nice stay, basic but had everything we needed
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel very clean and nice. Walkable to everything we wanted to do will stay again
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Terri

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Walk to ferry
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Robert

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is an older but maintained motel. Nothing exceptional but nothing wrong either. Nice views of the bridge and lighthouse. Hot tub and pool were in working order.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

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

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a nice stay after a day on Mackinac Island. The room smelled clean and fresh of cedar and cinnamon. We enjoyed the hot tub.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Court

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

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We loved the location.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jinniefer

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Lighthouse View Motel surpassed our expectations. My friends and I spent four nights there, and it was the best experience we've ever had. The place is very clean and safe, and the staff is very friendly. It feels like a family. We also learned a lot about our daily itinerary and other activities in the area. I highly recommend this place, and it is well worth the price. I give this motel 10 stars and two thumbs up!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lori, GRAY

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great little older motel. Well maintained and very clean. Great location. Parking is quite tight ( a little tough for a big truck). Staff was wonderful. Plan on returning some day.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Jeff

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Amenities
A good place for the weekend stay we had. Great location and the motel was in good condition with clean rooms and no issues.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Myo

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

6/10 Okay

Walton

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Room was very dated. It was small. Tub was stained black and there was a hair in the sink when we arrived. Nice area with a park across the street. Bed was comfortable and it was quiet. It met our needs but wasn't kept up like we expected.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kimberley

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was very spacious and clean. We were on the 2nd floor which wasn’t awful even with a baby and 2 year old. Everything was very walkable. We never moved our car after getting there. We absolutely loved staying here and would definitely come back when visiting Mackinac Island again!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Brielle

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This property is in a great location, the rooms are clean and come with a mini fridge, microwave and small table + chairs. It was a good/inexpensive choice for a couple of nights and I would stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Maria

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service
The property was ok. Our room had some cosmetic needs. Overall, it’s a good place to get some rest.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

JANELLE

Disliked: Cleanliness
We were supposed to have a Queen bed and it was a double. Manager argued with me about it. Room smelled strongly for fragrance and was very outdated. Bedding was old and room was damp.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wyatt

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were able to get our room keys early to accommodate our plans for the day and the staff was very friendly and offered great suggestions for places to eat and coupons. The room was nice and the beds were comfortable too. Overall a great experience.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025