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Northwinds Motel

2.5 star property
Motel near Mackinaw City Ferry Terminal in Mackinaw City

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Indoor pool, seasonal outdoor pool
Property grounds
Bed sheets
Lobby
Shower, towels
Reviews
5.6

Popular amenities

  • PoolPoolPool
  • Parking includedParking includedParking included
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11472 W US 23, Mackinaw City, MI, 49701
  • Popular LocationMackinaw City Ferry Terminal13 min walk
  • Popular LocationMackinaw City Dock2 min drive
  • Popular LocationOld Mackinac Point Lighthouse3 min drive
  • AirportPellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional)29 min drive

Room options

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Bed sheets

1 Queen Lakefront with Private Deck

  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Bed sheets

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Standard Single Room, 1 Queen Bed, Lake View

  • 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

  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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May 18 - May 19
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About the neighborhood

Mackinaw City

On lake.Stay at this Mackinaw City motel and you'll be within 9 miles (15 km) of Straits State Park and Wilderness State Park. Mackinac Bridge and Deer Ranch are within 12 miles (20 km).
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What's nearby

  • Mackinaw City Ferry Terminal - 13 min walk
  • Mackinaw City Dock - 2 min drive
  • Old Mackinac Point Lighthouse - 3 min drive
  • Headlands International Dark Sky Park - 8 min drive
  • Mackinac Bridge - 15 min drive

Getting around

  • Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

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

About this property

Northwinds Motel

Motel near Mackinaw City Ferry Terminal in Mackinaw City
Northwinds Motel offers its guests an indoor pool and a seasonal outdoor pool. Northwinds Motel also features tour/ticket assistance and a picnic area. Self parking is free. You'll have access to the indoor pool and outdoor pool at a partner property.

This Mackinaw City motel is smoke free.

  • 17 guestrooms or units
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • No smoking on site
Northwinds Motel offers 17 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors. Cable television is provided. Bathrooms include showers. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Indoor pool
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Things to do

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

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 32-inch TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • 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

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

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

Property 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, 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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, Discover, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. 

We should mention

  • The seasonal pool will open in May and close in October.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Northwinds Motel to the airport?

Northwinds Motel is 12.5 mi (32-min drive) away from the Mackinac Island, MI (MCD) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Northwinds Motel?

As of May 4, 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Northwinds Motel on May 5, 2024 start from $65.49, excluding 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.

Does Northwinds Motel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Northwinds Motel.

Does Northwinds Motel offer free breakfast?

Northwinds Motel does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Northwinds Motel?

No, there is no casino at this motel, but Kewadin Casino - St. Ignace (16-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Northwinds Motel?

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

Is there free parking at Northwinds Motel?

This motel offers free self parking.

Does Northwinds Motel have a pool?

Northwinds Motel features an indoor pool and a seasonal outdoor pool.

Does Northwinds Motel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this motel.

How close is Northwinds Motel to downtown Mackinaw City?

Northwinds Motel is 1.1 mi away from Mackinaw City.

Northwinds Motel Reviews

Reviews

5.6
Rating 10 - Excellent. 50 out of 376 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 73 out of 376 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 90 out of 376 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 72 out of 376 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 91 out of 376 reviews" "

6.0/10

Cleanliness

6.8/10

Staff & service

4.6/10

Amenities

5.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

5.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

6/10 Okay

Daniela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

6/10 Okay

Jason

Traveled with group
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Simple older but clean motel. Great place to rest your head
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

carol

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved being given (without our asking) the only room with a deck out back overlooking Lake Huron with a spectacular view of the skies and bridge. When our room key didn't work, the front desk lady was there in a jiffy with a new key. Only thing I didn't like were the spiders in the corners, which were working hard to catch all the gnats that got in when we were unpacking the car. But I guess that's to be expected when it's Sept and there are few guests.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Neil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The most amazing view. A balcony overlooking the straights with the bridge and Mackinac island. Room was clean and comfortable with a great bed.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

4/10 Poor

Bethany

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disgusting, not worth the money
The hotel was so run down it had not had maintenance done in many years. It was not cleaned properly and everything was outdated. The beds were hard and springy, the shower pressure was non existing, and there was no housekeeping services unless you gave a different hotel 24 hr notice if you needed it. The front desk was under construction and had to check in at a completely different hotel to get keys. Will never stay here again. $200 a night for filth.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

6/10 Okay

Gregory

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
This was an adventure
I don’t like to complain. I hope this is taken as constructive criticism. It was a great location. Unfortunately I didn’t stay at Northwinds. When I arrived, I had to check in at a nearby motel (Sunrise). Then, I was given another room at another motel (Bells). When I arrived, the inside appeared clean. Bathroom was very clean. However, there were spiders. They don’t bother me too much but if my wife would have been with me, she would have slept in the car. The outside deck had a plastic table. No chairs. I borrowed one from next door. On the table was a half used bottle of charcoal lighter fluid. Paint was chipping off the deck, there were cobwebs and other debris all over the outside part of the cabin, and the previous tenants left pistachio shells all over the deck (look at pic). I’m not positive, but I think there was a homeless guy sleeping on the beach. A little paint, a broom, some dusting would fix all these issues. Would I stay here again? I think so. But I would bring cleaning supplies and camp chairs with me.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

4/10 Poor

Kristie

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Bell's is a dump.
First, they put me a Bell's instead of Northwoods. Bell's is a dump. The glass door didnt lock. The bathroom floor was all bubbled and warped. The shower had a rusty head. The sink only slowly drained.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

4/10 Poor

Dan

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023