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Thunderbird Inn

2.5 star property
Motel with free parking, a short walk to Mackinaw City Ferry Terminal

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Children’s play area – outdoor
Indoor pool, open 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM, pool loungers
Exterior
Property grounds
Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub
The Thunderbird Inn near Lake Michigan offers a perfect base for relaxation. Guests can enjoy the outdoor pool with sun loungers or the indoor pool when the weather turns. The motel provides in-room WiFi and helpful staff, enhancing the excellent value of the stay.

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included
The current price is AU$88
includes taxes & fees
28 Sept - 29 Sept

Room options

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(16 reviews)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Pillow-top bed
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Pillow-top beds, iron/ironing board, rollaway beds, free WiFi

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

7.8 out of 10
Good
(39 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Pillow-top bed
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(12 reviews)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Pillow-top bed
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub

7.6 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Private indoor hot tub
Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Pillow-top bed
Hairdryer
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(27 reviews)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Pillow-top bed
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed, Jetted Tub

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed, Jetted Tub

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed, Jetted Tub

Highlights

Private indoor hot tub
Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Pillow-top bed
Hairdryer
Jetted bath
Shower/bath combination
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
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About the area

Mackinaw City is home to Thunderbird Inn. Mackinaw City Ferry Terminal and The Jewel at the Grand Hotel are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Lake Huron and Lake Michigan. Animal Tracks Adventure Golf and Icebreaker Mackinaw Maritime Museum are also worth visiting. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing, and don't miss out on the snowmobiling and snowshoeing.
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146 Old Us 31, Mackinaw City, MI, 49701

What's nearby

  • Mackinaw City Ferry Terminal - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Mackinaw City Dock - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Mackinaw Bridge Museum - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Old Mackinac Point Lighthouse - 2 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Headlands International Dark Sky Park - 6 min drive - 5.5 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Keyhole Bar & Grill - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Dixie Saloon - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Wienerlicious - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Darrow's Family Restaurant - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬14 min walk

About this property

Thunderbird Inn

Motel near Mackinaw City Ferry Terminal
Close to Lake Huron, Thunderbird Inn has plenty to offer. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks such as:
  • Swimming pool, along with sunloungers
  • Free self-parking
  • A free ferry terminal shuttle, an indoor pool and concierge services
  • A vending machine, smoke-free property and an off-lead area
  • Guest reviews say great things about the overall value and helpful staff
Room features
All guest rooms at Thunderbird Inn have comforts, such as air conditioning, as well as Guest reviews speak positively of the cleanliness rooms at the property.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Pillowtop mattresses and rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)
  • Bathrooms with shower/bath combinations and free toiletries
  • 32-inch flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Fridges, coffee/tea makers and heating

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free ferry terminal shuttle
  • Free self parking on site

Things to do

  • Indoor pool
  • Indoor pool (guest access)

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Indoor pool
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

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

Outdoors

  • Pool loungers

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • 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)
  • Free local calls
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 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
Late check-out subject to availability

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - midnight
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 11:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
This property will place a credit card authorization of 1 night for any bookings where payment for the stay will be made on site instead of at the time of booking.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 35 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 on the number on the booking confirmation
An off-lead area is available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 12 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 40.0 per night.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 35 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 40.0 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 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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
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
Pool access available from 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM

Property is also known as

Thunderbird Inn Mackinaw City
Thunderbird Mackinaw City
Thunderbird Inn Motel
Thunderbird Inn Mackinaw City
Thunderbird Inn Motel Mackinaw City

Frequently asked questions

Does Thunderbird Inn have a pool?

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

How much does it cost to stay at Thunderbird Inn?

As of 25 Sept 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Thunderbird Inn on 28 Sept 2025 start from AU$88.18, 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 Thunderbird Inn pet-friendly?

Yes, this motel allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total). There's a fee of USD 35 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 at Thunderbird Inn?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Thunderbird Inn?

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

What time is check-out at Thunderbird Inn?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Where is Thunderbird Inn located?

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

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