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Vindel Motel

2.5 star property

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Standard Room, Multiple Beds
Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds
Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed
Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds | Bathroom
Exterior

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
223 West Central Ave, Mackinaw City, MI, 49701
  • Mackinaw City Dock
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Mackinaw City Ferry Terminal
    ‪20 min walk‬
  • Headlands International Dark Sky Park
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional)
    ‪23 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(44 reviews)
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Standard Room, Multiple Beds

Standard Room, Multiple Beds

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Twin Bed

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(42 reviews)
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Mackinaw City

With a stay at Vindel Motel in Mackinaw City, you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Lake Michigan and Lake Huron. .This motel is 1.2 mi (2 km) from Mackinaw City Ferry Terminal and 2.2 mi (3.5 km) from Headlands International Dark Sky Park.
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What's nearby

  • Mackinaw Bridge Museum - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Old Mackinac Point Lighthouse - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Mackinaw City Dock - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Mackinaw City Ferry Terminal - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Headlands International Dark Sky Park - 6 min drive - 3.7 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Zodiac Party Store - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Keyhole Bar & Grill - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Dixie Saloon - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪The Hook Lakeside Grill - ‬13 min walk

About this property

Vindel Motel

Motel with free parking, a short walk to Lake Huron
Vindel Motel offers 16 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and microwaves. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations.

This Mackinaw City motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices). Cable television is provided. Housekeeping is provided once per stay.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 16 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. 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 desks and coffee/tea makers, and housekeeping is provided once per stay.
Make use of convenient amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access, a picnic area, and a vending machine.
A ferry terminal shuttle is provided at no charge, and free self parking is available onsite.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

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

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (once per stay)

Outdoors

  • Picnic area

Accessibility

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

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 35-inch TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Late check-out fee: USD 25

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and an access code; access will be through a private entrance
You will be asked to provide the property with a copy of your government-issued photo ID after booking

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed seasonally each year. They will be closed from September 15 to May 15:
  • Swimming pool

Access methods

Access code, private entrance

Pets

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

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Late check-out fee: USD 25

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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

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Vindel Motel Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 428 out of 596 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 119 out of 596 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 33 out of 596 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 12 out of 596 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 596 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Char

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lighting in bathroom was poor.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Brooke

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather

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

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was super kind and friendly! The rooms are really comfy and clean!! I would definitely come stay again!!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jerod

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Place was great! Clean and affordable.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

GP

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

10/10 Excellent

Jim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

KEN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My room was comfortable and had everything you could want or need. The parking was convenient and it was quiet outside. I had to return later after I had checked out and the lady that took of me was very friendly, a very sweet person. I had a good stay!!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

Nice for over night

Small room but clean and comfy. Manager was onsite and is personable and friendly. Good location for walking downtown and to the water.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Levi

Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rick

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

A great ending to a long day

What a great place to end up at after a long, long day of driving. Since they do remote check-in, I called in while enroute to get my room number and door entry code, and the lady I chatted with was wonderful and friendly. I arrived late, and her directions, even telling me what parking spots would be open, was spot on. Room was clean, well kept and looked recently renovated. I slept great. It was pouring rain when I arrived so the roof overhang was a godsend when moving my gear into my room, keeping everything dry. Price was great, I would stay there again for sure, the next time I am in the area.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

pamela

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comforting, clean, easily accessible, checkin was easy, loved personal access code.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

NICK, FARMINGTON HILLS

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Place was clean but strong smoke odor. If it wasent 10pm and 10 degrees outside would have left. No staff on site.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Karla

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

Smokey

The room was nice and clean. A little outdated but comfortable. However the room did smell like stale smoke bad. Had some allergies from it.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donald

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

fun

super friendly staff and rooms were very clean would absolutely recommend
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matt

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Check in was real easy. Close proximity to all things that are good. Would recommend this place to anyone
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Comfortable

After initial problem of getting room number and passcode we were able to access room. Room was fine and our stay was pleasant.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ricky

Liked: Cleanliness
Kind people clean place comfy bed easy check in check out
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

4/10 Poor

John E.

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I don’t understand the high rating for this motel. It is nothing special and now, remotely managed. When we got there our room door was wide open and the inside smelled of cigarette smoke and the bed of urine. The next night, we returned at 11 pm to find we were locked out. It took three times calling the remote manger’s number to get a person, to find out they had changed the combination. Not recommended.

10/10 Excellent

Leslie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

2024 opening day

A very clean and comfortable place to sleep. Perfect place to stop for the night and close to downtown.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Ivan

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Cool place, it's giving Sam and Dean Winchester motel room vibes.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Millie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024