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Mackinac Lake Trail Motel

2.5 star property
Beach location and seasonal outdoor pool

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Mackinac Lake Trail Motel is a charming base for exploring the area. It features a garden for quiet moments, a seasonal outdoor pool for cooling off, and bike rentals for local adventures. WiFi keeps guests connected, and many visitors mention the pleasant atmosphere.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included

Room options

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Motel Room, 1 Queen Bed

Motel Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(16 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Deep-soaking bath
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Satellite channels
  • 7 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
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About the area

Map
9730 US Hwy 23, Mackinaw City, MI, 49701

What's nearby

  • Historic Mill Creek Discovery Park - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Jack Pine Lumberjack Show - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Mackinaw City Ferry Terminal - 6 min drive - 5.2 km
  • Headlands International Dark Sky Park - 11 min drive - 10.2 km
  • Fort Mackinac - 52 min drive - 18.4 km

Getting around

  • Mackinac Island, MI (MCD) - 35 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Keyhole Bar & Grill - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Dixie Saloon - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Wienerlicious - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Darrow's Family Restaurant - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Mackinac Lake Trail Motel

Motel near Mackinaw City Ferry Terminal
Located close to Mackinac Bridge, Mackinac Lake Trail Motel provides a garden and a playground. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this motel include:
  • A seasonal outdoor pool
  • Free self-parking
  • A bike on-site, smoke-free property and tour/ticket information
Room features
All guest rooms at Mackinac Lake Trail Motel offer comforts, such as air conditioning, in addition to

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Playground
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Playground
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Guest services

  • No housekeeping service
  • Tour and ticket assistance

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.
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Towels provided

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 10 PM
Minimum check-in age - 21

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: [Mackinaw Mill Creek Camping, 9730 US Hwy 23, Mackinaw City]
Guests will receive an email within 7 days before arrival with check-in instructions; access will be through a private entrance
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
This property enforces quiet hours from 10:00 PM to 9:00 AM
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Private entrance

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (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 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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
The seasonal pool will be open from May to September
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Mackinaw Mill Creek Camping Motel
Mill Creek Camping Motel
Mill Creek Camping
Mackinac Lake Trail
Mackinaw Mill Creek Camping
Mackinac Lake Trail Motel Motel
Mackinac Lake Trail Motel Mackinaw City
Mackinac Lake Trail Motel Motel Mackinaw City

Frequently asked questions

Does Mackinac Lake Trail Motel have a pool?

Yes, this property has a seasonal outdoor pool.

Is Mackinac Lake Trail Motel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Mackinac Lake Trail Motel?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Mackinac Lake Trail Motel?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 10 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Mackinac Lake Trail Motel?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Where is Mackinac Lake Trail Motel located?

Situated in Mackinaw City, this beach motel is 2.8 mi (4.5 km) from Mackinaw City Ferry Terminal and 12 mi (19.3 km) from Mackinac Bridge. Mission Church and Haunted Theatre are also within 20 mi (32 km).

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Mackinac Lake Trail Motel Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 56 out of 109 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 38 out of 109 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 11 out of 109 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 109 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 109 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quaint. Close to all attractions and close to other local areas.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Piper

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ricky

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mike

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A little small but nicely decorated and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lori

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely setting, heated pool, amazing beach with a fantastic view of the Mighty Mac!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Michele

Liked: Amenities
Clean and comfortable. Just would recommend room darkening blinds.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

DONALD

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

Exceptional stay away from city.

After reading several reviews that said this motel was less than perfect, I now wonder if they were not about this great find. Everything here was perfect from room accommodations, staff and peacefulness away from the city. Our four day stay provided a very relaxing end to our summer travels.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Greg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
no hair dryer -- 1 ply toilet paper -- barren of any furniture checking in was easy -- parking was great -- very clean
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Marilyn

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

Up north retreat

We arrived to a very clean room with rustic log furniture. Very up north feeling. The amenities were few but the stay was great. The coffee station was great addition, and the coffee was good. The only negative was the bed. It was hard. Also the shower needs to have grab bars installed. All in all we would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Bashar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall is good but signal is bad and its far away from the city
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Maria

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

Serene and clean - great value

This was our 2 nd visit to this motel, it’s updated rooms are clean and rustic looking with the log furniture- we brought a mattress topper to lay on top of mattress , as the mattresses are alittle too hard for me- we love the beautiful landscaping, coffee/tea hut and the trail down to the lake area - surroundings are beautiful and peaceful here- a heck of a value for couples that want a quiet serene getaway !!! We are planning another visit , one in the books and more to come- also, love that we can use camp ground facilities too- the store is nice and just driving thru seeing the campers and smelling the great bonfires brings us back when we camped here!!!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Shanna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property was wonderful! It was clean and comfortable. Also, the campground that owns this property has a wonderful beach and amenities. The only problem I had was we did not receive fresh towels and wash clothes during the course of our 4 night stay. Also, I would give this property an excellent review if it had a mini fridge and microwave in the room. Unfortunately it did not. Other than that, this property is wonderful and I highly recommend it.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great visit

It was great. The room was listed as "no frills" but I feel a table would be nice? We had 2 chairs and no table. The outlet on the wall, facing the entrance also did not work. We would stay again. Grabbed some none perishables at the local store and ate out.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

6/10 Okay

carol

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
No amenities whatsoever-no ice, no refrigerator, no maid service. Furniture was minimum-one small table and one chair. The walk was nice, however
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

6/10 Okay

jane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Basic. Clean. Quiet. Weak Wifi in the end rooms. Gazebo with coffee machine, microwave, small fridge. Pool closed due to repairs. Not again for me.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Angela

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
It was clean and well maintained. Wish it was a Queen size bed for my husband and I but it was what I booked. No bar soap? No outlet next to bed for cellphone charging.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

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

Would not stay again

I can tell it had been renovated recently. However the room was barely furnished and incredibly small. Bed was terribly uncomfortable. Air conditioning unit was ancient and hardly worked (could be due to the thick layer of dust on it). My room was infested with fruit flies. With many better options in the area, i will not recommend or stay here again.
Fruit flies
Fruit flies
Fruit flies
Fruit flies
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

6/10 Okay

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Quaint, quiet little motel. Wonderful walk down to lake huron to have a lake front view of the Mackinaw Bridge. Bare basics and exactly what we expected. We will be giving the cabins a try next trip.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved the quiet atmosphere. It was a little further from the restaurants and attractions than I wanted but it was still a great stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Hannah

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff I spoke to wasn’t the nicest, and the weren’t sticking to their pool times and quiet hours. But other than that it was a nice location and I’d stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The room was very clean and quiet. It was a good value for the money. It was odd that you checked in at the camping ground down the road but it was quick and efficient. My only suggestion would be to have a small fridge in each room. Husband is diabetic and we needed to keep his medication refrigerated. I would recommend this hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yetta

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Worked well for vacationing with another couple in the Mill Creek campground, although cabins might have been better. Bike trail connection requires crossing street, but trail system is awesome.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Donna

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

Nice and clean!

The room was newly updated. Very nice and clean. Wish pillows where better and maybe another bench for luggage. Otherwise was cozy and comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was adequate at fitting our need for the weekend.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shawn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was nice and clean. Bed was comfortable. The AC cooled the room well. However it was EXTREMELY noisy. And it wasn’t from normal operations. It rattled and clunk on startup and shut down. That was our only issue. The rest of our stay was excellent.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024