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Northwinds Motel

2.5 star property
Lakefront motel within easy reach of Mackinaw City Ferry Terminal

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Standard Single Room, 1 Queen Bed | Bed sheets
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2 Queen Lakefront with Private Deck | Bathroom | Shower, towels
Located near Straits State Park, Northwinds Motel offers a cozy retreat with outdoor pool access nearby and indoor pool privileges. Enjoy the comforts of home with 32-inch TVs, bathrooms featuring showers, and daily housekeeping.

Reviews

5.8 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Non-smoking
  • Free parking

Main amenities (4)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Outdoor pool access
  • Picnic area
  • Tour/ticket assistance

Feel at home (5)

  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Free self parking
  • Indoor pool
$65 nightly
The total price is $70
Sep 24 - Sep 25
Total with taxes and fees

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1 Queen Lakefront with Private Deck

Highlights

Heating
TV
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking | Bed sheets

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

Highlights

Heating
TV
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Standard Single Room, 1 Queen Bed | Bed sheets

Standard Single Room, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

Heating
TV
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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2 Queen Lakefront with Private Deck | Bed sheets

2 Queen Lakefront with Private Deck

Highlights

Heating
TV
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Sep 28 - Sep 29
Total with taxes and fees
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About the neighborhood

Map
11472 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) - 30 min drive
  • Mackinac Island, MI (MCD) - 32 min drive

Restaurants

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

About this property

Northwinds Motel

Northwinds Motel offers a great location, putting you within a 15-minute walk of Lake Huron and Mackinaw City Ferry Terminal. Also, Lake Michigan and Headlands International Dark Sky Park are within a short drive.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 17 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 11 AM
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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]
    • This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children

    • No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome
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Parking

    • Free uncovered onsite self parking
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

What to do

  • Access to nearby outdoor pool
  • Access to nearby indoor pool

Services

  • Tour/ticket assistance

Facilities

  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 32-inch TV
  • Cable TV channels

Home comfort

  • Heating

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower only
  • Towels

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Access via exterior corridors

Fees & policies

Policies

This property does not have elevators.
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, Discover

Also known as

Northwinds Mackinaw City
Northwinds Motel
Northwinds Motel Mackinaw City
Northwinds Motel Motel
Northwinds Motel Mackinaw City
Northwinds Motel Motel Mackinaw City

Frequently asked questions

Does Northwinds Motel offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Northwinds Motel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Northwinds Motel?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.

Is parking offered on site at Northwinds Motel?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Northwinds Motel?

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Is there an onsite casino at Northwinds Motel?

No, this motel doesn't have a casino, but Kewadin Casino - St. Ignace (16-min drive) is nearby.

What is there to do at Northwinds Motel and nearby?

Northwinds Motel has a picnic area and access to a nearby outdoor pool.

What's the area around Northwinds Motel like?

Northwinds Motel is located on the waterfront, a short 1-minute walk from Lake Huron and 13 minutes' walk from Mackinaw City Ferry Terminal.

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Reviews

Northwinds Motel Reviews

5.8

6.0

Cleanliness

8.2

Location

6.8

Staff & service

5.4

Eco-friendliness

5.2

Property conditions & facilities

Popular mentions

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Beach
Car
Bridges

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Great beach and place to watch the fireworks
M Kay, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Very quiet location with a nice view of the water and the bridge. Nice accomodation at a very reasonable price.
Robert, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Would stay again

We really enjoyed our stay, the young lady at the desk was super nice and actually straightened out our check in that never went through.
Diana, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Easy check in. Multiple little cabin, lake front properties. Small, cozy rooms. Super comfy beds! Great views and great location to Mackinaw City and the bridge.
Caia, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Mackinac Bridge, Labor Day walk!

Loved everything! Can’t wait to do it again!
The bridge lit up across the lake
Mackinac bridge
Marilyn, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very cozy room.
Gary, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Girl's trip

Older but nice. Right on the lake, clean beach
Laurie, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Nice hotel

Nice hotel with a great view. Definitely recommend the balcony room
Thomas, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Clean and tidy Gravel parking lot
Steve, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Simple older but clean motel. Great place to rest your head
Jason, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

The view was awesome
Victor, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

The motel is what you pay for, older cabin smell and feel, not cleaned as well as a hotel, but the manager was very accommodating and it was right in the beach, close to everything, and exactly what we needed nothing more.
Amber, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

The room is what you expect for the price Wish they had a better lock on the door felt uneasy trying to sleep Couldn’t shower, crack in the floor The lady who checked me in was wonderful tho
Octavia, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The most amazing view. A balcony overlooking the straights with the bridge and Mackinac island. Room was clean and comfortable with a great bed.
Neil, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

The cutest little room. Nothing super fancy but got the job done. BUT OUR FAVORITE THING. Is the Lake is only 100 feet from our door, you could walk forever up and down the beach. Staff was very friendly and helpful! Will be back
Tessa, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Very quiet and peaceful. It was perfect for me to sit outside, read a book, and listen to the waves hit the shore. Motel is a little dated but quaint. Needs a little updating but it was clean. New refrigerator, ac and microwave.

8/10 Very good

Location is amazing, right on the beach with uncovered parking outside our door. Had to go to sister site to get checked in, but staff was very friendly. Motel could use some updates and softer beds. Views are amazing.
Kimberlee, 1-night trip

2/10 Poor

Lake was awesome. Room was horrible
Randy, 2-night trip

6/10 Good

Hi, the location is good . Parking is good and free, Microwave, TV and refrigerator available. No wifi for us 😭 Bathroom very bad Shower very bad
Hamid, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Definitely worth it!

Great, beachfront, no-frills room for cheap that's within walking/biking distance to downtown Mackinaw City. Beds were extremely comfortable. The shower and tile work could use an update, but the showerhead had plenty of force. Wifi was spotty at best. The fact that we could hang out on the beach 20 feet from our door was certainly a selling point for such a low-priced motel.
Chad, 1-night trip

4/10 Fair

Lack of maintenance, lousy A/C, shower head broken, bed lights broken, toilet runs constantly. Nothing a good fire wouldn’t fix. ‘Way overpriced, even for the location and season.
DAVID, 2-night trip

4/10 Fair

Room was clean but it smelled musty. Could not stay there. Went to sunrise motel
Janet, 3-night trip

2/10 Poor

Great view terrible property, dirty, unsafe, no on site office, no ice machine, no plugs, no internet, said pool and spa but none on site.
Robert, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

View of the bridge was great cleanliness was ok the deck need painting no breakfast was a problem
Leah, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

A little rough but super clean!

The carpet was ripped & the room was a little shabby but it was super clean. My husband took his ultraviolet light to it & found very little to worry about. The house keeper was super nice. It is old & has not been updated probably ever but $59 a night on the beach, can't beat the price. It was pretty sound proof, we never heard our neighbors. If you don't need luxury it's a great place! We will be back.
Marcie, 2-night trip