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Bell's Melody Motel

2.0 star property
Fun in the sand, near Mackinaw City Ferry Terminal

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Enjoy a serene beachside retreat with a wooden swing set, picnic tables, and access to the water's edge.
Guests can enjoy a peaceful stay in one of our cozy cabins, each with a front porch, surrounded by a natural landscape with trees and grass.
Guests can enjoy a porch and a swimming pool surrounded by a landscaped area.
Cozy retreat with a double bed, single bed, desk, and TV.
Guests can enjoy a serene view of the surrounding grassy area with a picnic table and trees.

Reviews

5.0 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included
The current price is AU$130
includes taxes & fees
10 Aug - 11 Aug

Room options

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Fan
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Fan
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the area

Map
11460 W US 23, Mackinaw City, MI, 49701

What's nearby

  • Mackinaw City Ferry Terminal - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Mackinaw City Dock - 3 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Mackinaw Bridge Museum - 3 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Old Mackinac Point Lighthouse - 3 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Headlands International Dark Sky Park - 7 min drive - 6.2 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Keyhole Bar & Grill - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Dixie Saloon - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪The Hook Lakeside Grill - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Darrow's Family Restaurant - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Wienerlicious - ‬2 min drive

About this property

Bell's Melody Motel

Motel near Mackinaw City Ferry Terminal
Near Lake Huron, Bell's Melody Motel provides everything you need.
Additional perks include:
  • Outdoor pool access nearby
  • Free self-parking
  • Access to a nearby indoor pool, smoke-free property and a vending machine
  • Tour/ticket information
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All guest rooms at Bell's Melody Motel offer comforts, such as air conditioning.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Heating and fans
  • Bathrooms with baths or showers
  • TVs with cable channels
  • Fridges and daily housekeeping

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/lorry parking on site

Things to do

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

Family friendly

  • Access to nearby indoor pool
  • Access to nearby outdoor pool
  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Fan
  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
The check-in location differs from the property location; go to: [11416 US Highway 23, Mackinaw City, MI 49701]
The host will greet guests on arrival
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 50 per pet, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only

Children and extra beds

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

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 50 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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, debit cards and cash

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

Property is also known as

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Bell's Melody Mackinaw City
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Frequently asked questions

Does Bell's Melody Motel have a pool?

Yes, this property has outdoor pool access.

How much does it cost to stay at Bell's Melody Motel?

As of 19 July 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Bell's Melody Motel on 10 Aug 2025 start from AU$129.85, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Bell's Melody Motel pet-friendly?

Yes, dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of USD 50 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Bell's Melody Motel?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Bell's Melody Motel?

Check-in start time: 4 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Bell's Melody Motel?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Where is Bell's Melody Motel located?

Situated in Mackinaw City, this beach motel is within a 15-minute walk of Lake Huron and Mackinaw City Ferry Terminal. Jack Pine Lumberjack Show and Animal Tracks Adventure Golf are also within 1 mile (2 km).

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Bell's Melody Motel Reviews

Reviews

5.0
Rating 10 - Excellent. 31 out of 231 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 29 out of 231 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 40 out of 231 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 51 out of 231 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 80 out of 231 reviews

5.4/10

Cleanliness

6.2/10

Staff & service

4.4/10

Amenities

4.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

4.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place to go right off the beach very private
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Tammy

Liked: Cleanliness
Zach did a great job! Pools and hit tub not up to Par!! Needs lots of updating and cleaning.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Rachel

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
No hot water, no wifi, no cable tv. The top blanket had stains on it that I removed it and I was scared to not wear shoes in the place. There were bugs smashed on the walls and I thought about leaving in the middle of the night it was so bad. The fromt desk people were nice but I would never stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

John

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I am all for a mom and pop motel. And I am aware that most places are closed for winter in this area but this place needs to be closed down , I'm actually not sure how they have passed or gotten away with staying op n. They own 4 motels in the area, when we arrived the signs said vacancy n $69 a night which we paid way more and even at $69 a night or is insane because this place is so ran down from chipping paint, old dirty nasty walls, had to sit sideways on the toilet because it's basically under the sink n the carpet does not look like it's been clean in years and was damp. There was one outlet in the whole tiny room with an extension cord, no amenities, and we were the only people even staying there. Now the pool are yes they advertised it.. well it's half indoor/outdoor and they do have a hot tub, that being said it's disgusting.. the staff were nice but other then that this place may have been a nice place 20 years ago but there has been 0 upkeep to the place.. do not waste your money at all to stay here it's that bad..
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Laurie

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Ok for a 1 night stay

Hotel was run down and not the cleanest , Staff was great & friendly
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Older roadside motel that has been kept in reasonable condition. The room was simple and clean. The staff were very nice. The place is just what I wanted and expected.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Blake

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
For it being located right on the beach, it was great. The only down side was the bathroom had black mold all on and around the ceiling.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I was very happy I spent week in this place thank you very much
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

Esther

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
it was right at the water. nice beach. staff was so nice and accomodating. put us in a different room that didnt smell like mold.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Joshua

Liked: Staff & service
Great location and great price beds were comfortable staff was really amazing polite and courteous and knowledgeable of the area and recommending things to see and do. My only complaint is hot tub didn't work and pool was very cold but the lake views and beach was well worth it. I will definitely return and highly recommend
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

David

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Did not stay there as it is going thru renovations and the pictures on your site were much better
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elisha

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

A wounderful experience

The owner and staff were wonderful, they helped with needs. My husband and I had a beautiful view from our cabin and we would book another reservation at Bell's Melody Motel.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Mint

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Older but quaint. Simple. I’m happy with the stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

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

Good stay

Good customer service clean rooms would come back and use this motel again
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

6/10 Okay

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Property has a small beach, fire pit and seats to see the bridge all day and the ferries leaving port for the island. The room was decent sized with older beds and quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Malinda

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Outdated but clean. Staff was very friendly. There was no heat and no water pressure to take a shower.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

4/10 Poor

Dan

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pictures are not accurate. Would not stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Staff & service
The staff were very nice and helpful. We had a beautiful view of the bridge and fireworks. The hotel was very outdated, it had 2 beds, so it all was good. We just needed a place to crash for the night!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

2/10 Terrible

Jonathan

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

Worst Motel in Mackinac

Room pictured was not the room received. Rooms were very dirty, pool was very dirty, no cable, no A/C, mold everywhere. We did not stay there.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Terry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The check in ladies were lovely. Our room had a gorgeous view. It is a budget motel so thats what we got. Outdated yes but clean and inexpensive.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Todd

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was pleasantly surprised. Not sure what we were getting to at first. They provided a free upgrade and the room we were provided with was recently remodeled and so was very clean. It was on the 2nd floor with a balcony overlooking the Lake (Huron) and the beach where some people were enjoying themselves. Didn't get a change to check out the indoor/outdoor pool.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

David

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Attempts at room upgrades poorly done. Beds had older, well used mattresses. Ice ands soda machines outside the room not working. Booked 2 nights, stayed one.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Erin

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Was on a motorcycle to find a gravel drive way. Dead bugs on the wall, air condition to small for the cottage, tv didn’t work, shower was at a height for someone 5 foot at most. Shower surrounded falling a part
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Kenneth

The rooms could have been a little cleaner
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

Nice little place to stay for a night.

The room was a little dated and didn't have many options to plug phones in, but overall pretty clean and comfortable. The room they put us in was on the end of the row so we had a nice little patio so that was a nice suprise. The pool/hot tub area could use a little cleaning and fixing up but the overall experience was worth the money!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022