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Best Western Plus Dockside Waterfront Inn

2.5 star property

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Balcony view
Exterior
Indoor pool
Interior entrance
Lobby sitting area

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry

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

Room options

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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

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

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

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

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

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
(53 reviews)
  • 29 sq m
  • Lake view
  • 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

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub, Lakeside

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

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, Non Smoking, Lakeside (with Sofabed)

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Poolside

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

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Poolside

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

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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

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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

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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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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 - 7 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
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Darrow's Family Restaurant - ‬19 min walk

About this property

Best Western Plus Dockside Waterfront Inn

Beach fun in indoor pool, near Mackinaw City Ferry Terminal
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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Reviews

Best Western Plus Dockside Waterfront Inn Reviews

8.0

Very good

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 429 out of 1067 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 319 out of 1067 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 175 out of 1067 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 76 out of 1067 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 68 out of 1067 reviews

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Jason

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room tv didn’t work. The jetted tub didn’t work. The breakfast was ok but inconvenient spot on the property. When management was alerted of problem nothing was done. I contacted Best Western corporate office and got little satisfaction. I was only offered $20 credit on rewards program.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diane

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I would stay here again
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Robert

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Mehdi

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Front desk staff was very good and friendly but no other services Rooms small not much more Breakfast very basic with multiple items but not very tasty
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melanie, Garfield Heights

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy

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

10/10 Excellent

Soumya

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tammy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Francis

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice location. Comfy bed. Pizza store kitty corner from hotel excellent pizza. A lot of stores within walking distance.
Picture from 3rd floor balcony
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Zeeshan

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lots of bugs, mosquitoes and spider in the room
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Jack

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Compared to others we tried in mackinaw city, their breakfast buffet was eatable. Clean, professional people.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Jessica

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Marc

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
The hotel (along with every other hotel in the same street...) was built many decades (1960s) ago. Room access is outside, exposed to the weather. Despite clear evidence of upkeep (alot...) the structure is really showing age with rotten wood corners, mold and moss growing from of the roof, decorative trim broken off and such... Again, there is considerable upkeep going on... But due to age, eventually it isn't going to be enough. A good example... As we unpacked our suitcases, the bathroom bulb over the toilet burned out. Staff was contacted as we left the room for dinner. Upon our return, the bulb was replaced. That's great! 3 nights later, the very same light had another burned out blub. Other then that, ur room was extremely clean, and comfortable despite being extremely tight furniture wise. Staff, particularly the hotel clerks, maids were very friendly, helpful, polite, and genuine. They worked hard, yet cheerful. Good people. The free breakfast offered requires quests to go up to the 3rd floor to a large "reception" room. Room was hot. The food was mediocre... Powdered eggs; ham that I wouldn't eat, much less feed my dogs; bread selections that looked like they were purchased from the Dollar Store. Plastic utensils that broke will minimal force, including a fork whose prongs broke inside my mouth. Fortunately, I easily spit these out. Fresh fruit didn't look good either. Go to a Hilton Home2Suite to see what a good looking breakfast should look like, and eat it too.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall great stay. Nice lakeside view. Such a nice room where the Continental Breakfast is! Only complaint is the refrigerator was turned off when we got there and we didn’t realize it until we came back from being out all day. Had to throw away all our food. When we looked to see if it was unplugged, before realizing it was set to “off,” we noticed A LOT of old trash behind the cabinet where the fridge is. A little off-putting but it is an older hotel. Otherwise, great stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Jeff

It was great
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Casey

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love this property every time. Clean, great view, so close to town. The staff is so nice. Great pool and hot tub. Beach is always clean. Nice fire pit. Great breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location, location, location! On the beach of The Straits of Mackinaw with full view of The Bridge and Mackinaw Island, what more could you want! Walking distance to everything including the ferry over to the Island! Room was as advertised, and loved the balcony overlooking the beach! Would definitely stay here again!
View from our room
Sunrise from our room
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Mark

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Front desk employee never once smiled. Room refrigerator did not work. Location was nice and their breakfast room was nice too. We had a nice view of the water and direct access to the beach from our ground floor room.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was an old hotel with moderate improvement. Staff were helpful and friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nijagara

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Welcoming and helpful staff. Love the warm pool. Short walking distance to anything.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pasquale

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice staff and very good breakfast that is included with your accommodation.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved being on the beach
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Overall our stay was very good. Just a little disappointed when i wwnt to make a cup fo coffee there was only decaf and an old coffee pod was still in from a previous person
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We had a great room with a beautiful view of Lake Huron. Although the hotel itself was not very new, the room was very comfortable, and the breakfast surpassed our expectations. We also appreciated the quick, easy walk to Shepler's Ferry dock.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025