Hotels on the beach in Mackinaw City, United States
Hey! I love staying in a nice beachfront hotel - being able to go straight from your room down to the ocean is a priceless feeling. To help save some time when booking your next vacation I've put together this list of beach hotels and resorts in Mackinaw City. I hope you will like it!
This page was last updated in June 2026.
The List 13 Amazing Beach Hotels in Mackinaw City
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1 Best Western Plus Dockside Waterfront Inn
Mackinaw City
Best Western Dockside is located on it's own private beach along Lake Huron, close to the Mackinaw Island Ferry, and offers direct beach access. A deluxe hot breakfast is served every morning. All guest rooms at the Best Western Dockside come with in room refrigerators, coffee makers, and hair dryers. Some rooms feature seating areas with sofa beds and kitchenettes. Lakeview rooms offer private balconies. Free Wi-Fi access is provided to all guests. Guests can enjoy the swimming pool or visit the fitness center for a work-out. A 24-hour business center and meeting facilities are also featured at the hotel. The Best Western Dockside is located 1 mile from Fort Michilimackinac, Mackinac Crossings and only 4 miles from Historic Mill Creek.
Address 505 South Huron Avenue Show on map- Swimming pool
- Tennis court
- Gym / fitness center
- Water park
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2 Hamilton Inn Select Beachfront Mackinaw City
Mackinaw City
Located on the beach of Mackinaw City, this hotel is within a 15-minute walk of downtown and the Mackinaw Island ferry. It features private beach access and an indoor waterpark. Hamilton Inn Select offers rooms with flat-screen TVs and free Wi-Fi. A refrigerator and coffee maker are also provided. This Mackinaw City, Michigan hotel hosts a gym outfitted with a tanning bed. A breakfast to go is available every morning. Laundry facilities are available. The Mackinac Bridge is 5 minutes from Hamilton Inn Select. Old Mackinac Point Lighthouse is a 20-minute walk from the hotel.
Address 701 South Huron Avenue P.O. Box 831 Show on map- Swimming pool
- Gym / fitness center
- Pets are welcome
- Water park
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3 Bridge Vista Beach Hotel and Convention Center
Mackinaw City
Located a few minutes from Mackinac Bridge, Bridge Vista Beach Hotel and Convention Center offers a water park, heated indoor pool, spa and rooms with access to a private beach. Guest rooms at Bridge Vista Beach Hotel feature cable TV and free Wi-Fi. They are equipped with coffee makers and hairdryers. Trolley tours are available from the hotel. Bridge Vista Beach Hotel is less than one mile from the Arnold Mackinac Island Ferry and Mackinaw Crossings shopping and entertainment area.
Address 1027 South Huron Street Show on map- Swimming pool
- Pool tables
- Gym / fitness center
- Pets are welcome
- Water park
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4 Mackinac Lodge Mackinaw City
Located in Mackinaw City, 1.1 miles from Mackinaw City Beach, Mackinac Lodge has accommodations with a seasonal outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a fitness center and a private beach area. Offering a casino, the property is located within 7. 3 miles of Mackinac Bridge. The hotel provides an indoor pool, sauna and a 24-hour front desk. At the hotel, the rooms have air conditioning and a flat-screen TV. At Mackinac Lodge guests are welcome to use a hot tub. A range of activities can be enjoyed on site or nearby, including cycling and water park. Pellston Regional Airport is 15 miles from the property.
Address 716 South Huron Avenue Show on map- Heated pool
- Pool tables
- Gym / fitness center
- Pets are welcome
- Water park
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5 Comfort Inn Lakeside
Mackinaw City
Ideally situated on Lake Huron, this hotel features a private beach with large sundeck, an indoor pool and rooms with refrigerators. Old Mackinac Point Lighthouse is a 15-minute walk away. Comfort Inn Lakeside offers cable TV, free Wi-Fi and a work desk in all rooms. Many rooms have also feature a private balcony overlooking the lake. Every morning guests can enjoy a full breakfast on the lakefront. A large indoor jacuzzi and business services are available. The Island ferryboats and Mackinaw Crossings are a 5-minute walk from this Comfort Inn Lakeside-Mackinaw City hotel. The Mackinac Island Butterfly House is a 20-minute drive away.
Address 611 South Huron Avenue Show on map- Heated pool
- Water sports facility
- Gym / fitness center
- Ski-in/ski-out access
- Water park
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6 Clarion Hotel Mackinaw City Beachfront
Mackinaw City
The Clarion Hotel Mackinaw City Beachfront offers a fabulous view of Mackinac Island's natural beauty and the architectual wonder of the Mackinac Bridge. Guest amenities at the Clarion Hotel Mackinaw City Beachfront Mackinaw City include a complimentary Continental breakfast served each day, private beach area, playground, and picnic sites. Clarion Hotel is conveniently located adjacent to Mackinac Island ferries, restaurants, and the downtown shopping area.
Address 905 South Huron Avenue Show on map- Heated pool
- Water park
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7 Cabins of Mackinac & Lodge
Mackinaw City
Located across from the Mackinac Island ferry dock in Mackinaw City, Michigan, this property offers hotel rooms and cabin rentals. It features an indoor water park and private beach access. The accommodations at Cabins of Mackinaw & Lodge come with cable TV and free Wi-Fi. They include a sitting area and coffee maker. An indoor pool, hot tub and gym are part of the facilities at this Mackinaw City hotel. A hot breakfast buffet is served every morning and laundry facilities are available. Downtown Mackinaw City is a 10 minute walk from Cabins of Mackinaw & Lodge. Old Mackinac Point Lighthouse is a a 20 minute walk from the property.
Address 721 South Huron Avenue Show on map- Heated pool
- Pool tables
- Gym / fitness center
- Pets are welcome
- Water park
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8 Ramada by Wyndham Mackinaw City Waterfront
Mackinaw City
Located in Mackinaw City, within 1.1 miles of Mackinaw City Beach and 7.3 miles of Mackinac Bridge, Ramada by Wyndham Mackinaw City Waterfront has accommodations with a private beach area and free WiFi throughout the property as well as free private parking for guests who drive. This 2-star hotel provides a spa experience, with its indoor pool and hot tub. The hotel has family rooms. All rooms have air conditioning, and some rooms at the hotel have a balcony. Activities such as hiking, fishing, cycling can be enjoyed in the surrounding areas, and guests can relax along the beachfront. Pellston Regional Airport is 15 miles from the property.
Address 723 South Huron Avenue Show on map- Swimming pool
- Water park
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9 Super 8 Beachfront by Wyndham Mackinaw City, MI
Mackinaw City
This Super 8 Beachfront by Wyndham Mackinaw City, MI hotel is located on private white sand beach on Lake Huron. It is adjacent to the Mackinac Island Ferry and guest rooms feature free WiFi and refrigerators. The Super 8 Beachfront by Wyndham Mackinaw City, MI provides an indoor pool with a hot tub. A game room is also available at the hotel. Mackinac Bridge and Michilimackinac State park are 1.7 mi from the hotel. The hotel is located less than 0.6 mi from Interstate 75.
Address 519 South Huron Street Show on map- Heated pool
- Pets are welcome
- Water park
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10 Sunrise Beach Motel
Mackinaw City
Mackinaw Island Ferry is 15 minutes’ walk from this motel. Free transfer service is offered for guests and an indoor and outdoor pool is available on site. Free breakfast is available. Rooms are simply furnished and offer tea and coffee-making facilities. Most boast lake views. Free Wi-Fi is included in all rooms at the Sunrise Beach Motel. A children’s play area is on site and a hot tub is available. A private beach is offered and barbecue facilities with a picnic area and fire pits are provided. Free shuttle is offered to the Ferry Boat Docks. Mackinaw Bridge is 2 miles from the property and Thunder Falls Water Park is 1 mile away.
Address 11416 West US 23 Show on map- Swimming pool
- Pets are welcome
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11 Quality Inn & Suites Mackinaw City Beachfront
Mackinaw City
This charming Mackinaw City hotel, just 10 miles from the Mackinac Bridge, has private beach access and an indoor pool and sauna. All rooms offer free Wi-Fi and cable TV. A coffee maker and free bathroom amenities are provided in every room at the Quality Inn and Suites Mackinaw City. Some rooms include a balcony with a view of Lake Huron. Guests can enjoy the whirlpool and outdoor picnic area. On-site water skiing services and daily breakfast with a Belgian waffle station are also available. Wilderness State Park is 12.5 miles from this Quality Inn and historic Fort Michilimackinac is 1.5 miles away. Old Mackinac Point Lighthouse is a 5-minute drive from the hotel.
Address 917 South Huron Avenue Show on map- Heated pool
- Pets are welcome
- Water park
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12 Waterfront Inn Mackinaw City
Mackinaw City
Located in Mackinaw City, Michigan, this hotel includes a private beach. Thunder Falls Water Park is minutes from the hotel. Free WiFi is available in every room. At the Waterfront Inn Mackinaw City, guest rooms offer a refrigerator and cable TV. Select rooms include a view of Lake Huron. The hotel includes on-site barbecue facilities and a playground. Fort Michilimackinac State Park is a short drive from the Mackinaw City Waterfront Inn. Mackinac Bridge is also within driving distance of the hotel.
Address 1009 South Huron Avenue Show on map- Heated pool
- Pets are welcome
- Water park
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13 Fairview Beachfront Inn
Mackinaw City
Situated on a private beach overlooking Mackinac Island, this Lake Huron hotel is less than a mile away from downtown Mackinaw City and offers complimentary daily hot breakfast and guest rooms with free WiFi. Every room at Fairview Beachfront Inn provides a cable TV with premium channels, a refrigerator and a coffee machine. Some rooms also offer private balconies. The Fairview Beachfront Inn is 2 blocks from the Mackinac Island Ferry. The Mackinac Bridge is 5 km away.
Address 907 South Huron Avenue Show on map- Heated pool
- Gym / fitness center
- Pets are welcome
- Water park
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