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Mackinaw Budget Inn

2.0 star property
Travelers can splash in either the indoor or outdoor pool at this budget-friendly inn, then relax on the terrace while mapping out their Michigan adventures.

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Located near Lake Michigan, Mackinaw Budget Inn offers family-friendly amenities like a playground and two pools. Guests enjoy free WiFi, coffee in the lobby, and parking. Its convenient location near Mackinaw City Ferry Terminal earns consistent praise from visitors.

Reviews

6.6 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Room options

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Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Deluxe Double Room, Multiple Beds

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Double Beds

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Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

1 King, In Room Jacuzzi

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Suite, 2 Bedrooms (Jacuzzi)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
2 bedrooms
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the neighborhood

Mackinaw City is home to Mackinaw Budget Inn. Mackinaw Bridge Museum and Icebreaker Mackinaw Maritime Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Animal Tracks Adventure Golf and Murdick's Fudge - St. Ignace. Totem Village and Castle Golf & Games are also worth visiting. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing and downhill skiing, and don't miss out on the snowmobiling. Visit our Mackinaw City travel guide
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138 Old US 31, Mackinaw City, MI, 49701

What's nearby

  • The Ferry Terminal for the craft plying between Mackinaw City and Mackinac Island Michigan
    Mackinaw City Ferry Terminal
    7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Mackinaw City featuring snow, landscape views and a bridge
    Mackinaw Crossings
    15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Edgewater Beach
    7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Mackinaw Manor Haunted Mansion
    16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Mackinaw City Dock
    18 min walk - 1.5 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • McDonald's
    11 min drive
  • Keyhole Bar & Grill
    18 min walk
  • Homemade Pasties / Zodiac Party Store
    10 min drive
  • Clyde's Drive-In
    10 min drive
  • Dixie Saloon
    18 min walk

About this property

Mackinaw Budget Inn

Motel near Lake Michigan
Mackinaw Budget Inn provides amenities like a terrace and a playground. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • An indoor pool and an outdoor pool
  • Free self parking
  • Access to a nearby indoor pool, an off-leash area, and smoke-free premises
  • A vending machine, tour/ticket assistance, and coffee/tea in the lobby
Room features
All guestrooms at Mackinaw Budget Inn boast comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with tubs or showers and free toiletries
  • 32-inch flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Refrigerators, coffee/tea makers, and housekeeping

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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

Food and drink

  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Indoor pool
  • Indoor pool (guest access)
  • Outdoor pool
  • Outdoor pool (guest access)
  • Playground

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Indoor pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground

Conveniences

  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • 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.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
The check-in location differs from the property location; go to: [146 Old Us 31, Mackinaw City, MI 49701]
The host will greet guests on arrival
If you are planning to arrive after 11:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between October 19 and May 9.

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 25.00 per pet, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total pets
Pets cannot be left unattended
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
An off-leash area is available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 40 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 25.00 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 40 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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Pool access available from 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM
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

Property is also known as

Mackinaw Budget
Mackinaw Budget Inn
Mackinaw Budget Inn Motel
Mackinaw Budget Inn Mackinaw City
Mackinaw Budget Inn Motel Mackinaw City

Frequently asked questions

Does Mackinaw Budget Inn have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool and an outdoor pool. Pool access is from 10:00 AM–10:00 PM.

Is Mackinaw Budget Inn pet-friendly?

Yes, Mackinaw Budget Inn allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total). There's a fee of USD 25.00 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Mackinaw Budget Inn?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Mackinaw Budget Inn?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Mackinaw Budget Inn located?

Situated in Mackinaw City, this motel is within a 10-minute walk of Edgewater Beach and Mackinaw City Ferry Terminal. Lake Huron and Mackinaw Crossings are also within 1 mi (2 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Mackinaw Budget Inn Reviews

6.6

7.0

Cleanliness

8.0

Location

7.2

Staff & service

6.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 99 out of 545 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 162 out of 545 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 128 out of 545 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 81 out of 545 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 75 out of 545 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean, the hotel was old but cared for. The location is a bit outside of the busy area, not really walkable to downtown. But for the price, the hotel stay was great.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location and reasonably priced
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Beverly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The young gents that checked me in was awesome
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Janice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
The room is small, but the bed was comfortable enough. It was quite clean for an older facility.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Teresa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean. Staff was polite and helpful. Nearby town, but not too noisy from traffic.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Paulette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Cclean room. Comfortable bed. Great pillows. Quiet and happy staff. I would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shannon L.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Check in was quick and easy. They handed us coupons for dining a 2 gift certificates to the local arcade. Our room was clean, bathroom was clean and overall it felt safe and was quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Mackinaw Budget Motel

I had a very enjoyable stay. The room was clean and the staff were very accommodating. I would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Robin

Room was decent, location great. Older hotel, office located in hotel next door.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tim

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

Great stay!

Clean quiet room. Reception man was so very friendly and polite as was the woman who was there the next morning. I'll stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Holly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The staff was so nice. Loved my dtay
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

6/10 Okay

rebecca

Cheaper than most Mackinaw motels. Bed was comfortable. Short bike ride to downtown.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Dennis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Older property, but the room was clean and quiet, beds were good. Three motels next door share a common front desk.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Gail

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean and reasonably priced. Hot Tub was drained, though, which was a bummer. Inside and outside pools were nice. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

rafael

Disliked: Staff & service
Clean room, office to check in needs maintenance. Good place to stay 1-2 nights.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Gordon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean quiet had fridge micro coffee maker.Nice firm beds.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff. I even got complimentary fudge
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kristi

Liked: Staff & service
Rox was amazing at check in. So friendly and welcoming. He took great care of us for sure!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
room was clean and good location for traveling with pet. lighting in the room was terrible and some of the electrical outlets need replaced. staff was pleasant.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Quiet while providing the basics. It's clean and easy to access. No continental breakfast or or beach access like the larger chains but the price is less than half. If you're just looking for a place to sleep, this is a good option.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christy

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

Worth the stay!

This was an amazing find for the price. We stayed only one night on our Roadtrip to Niagara Falls. While the outside of the motel is dated and showing weathered. The rooms are some of the cleanest I have seen and I have seen a lot of hotel/motel rooms. You can tell that they have done some updating such as new linens, the softest hotel towels I’ve ever had, new tub/shower surround. Beds were comfy but pillows were a bit small but luckily we brought our own. Furniture a bit dated but in really good shape. I would stay here again in a heartbeat.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

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

Worth the price!

Hotel is a good budget Motel. A little run-down but clean with comfortable beds. Worth the price!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Kathleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was clean and close to the highway.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Patricia

Liked: Staff & service
Convenient location. Nice Staff
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Sara

Ok stay, served is purpose.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025