CLARION HOTEL MACKINAW CITY BEACHFRONT | Mackinaw City ★ Prime Downtown Location & Comfort

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905 S. Huron, Mackinaw City, Michigan, United States, 49701

“The beachfront view and nearby ferry access were lovely!”view full review

Clarion Hotel Beachfront - Lakefront lodging with private beach, indoor pool, and Mackinac Bridge views

Located at Michigan's northern tip near the Mackinac Island Ferry dock, this 3-star Mackinaw City hotel features a private white sand beach with views of Mackinac Bridge and Mackinac Island. The Clarion Hotel Beachfront provides 24-hour business facilities, express check-in, and complimentary newspapers. Guest rooms come equipped with free WiFi, flat-screen TVs with HBO, coffee makers, and refrigerators, while select suites offer private balconies with lakefront views. Amenities include a heated indoor pool, hot tub, and 24-hour fitness center. The property serves complimentary hot breakfast daily and maintains a playground and picnic sites. Meeting rooms accommodate customizable events. The Clarion sits adjacent to downtown shopping and restaurants, with Blue Water Mexican Cantina 0.3 miles away and Mackinaw City Marina within 0.5 miles. Pellston Regional Airport is located 18.5 miles from the property.

Pros

Private white sand beach offers direct access to Lake Michigan

Meeting rooms available for customizable events

Select suites feature balconies with lakefront views

Comprehensive safety features including carbon monoxide detectors and security system

Cons

18.5 miles distance from nearest airport

No on-site restaurant

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Choose from double rooms, family suites, and premium stays. Enjoy breakfast, flexible cancellations, and exclusive deals.

King Room Lake View

2 persons

16 m²

1 King-size bed

Coffee machine

Air conditioning

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Queen Room Two Queen Beds

2 persons

19 m²

2 King Size Beds

Coffee machine

Heating

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King Room Spa Bath

2 persons

14 m²

1 King-size bed

Air conditioning

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Queen Room Two Queen Beds Courtyard View

2 persons

19 m²

2 King Size Beds

Heating

Air conditioning

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Getting around

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City Centre

Mackinaw City800 m

Airports

Pellston Regional (PLN) 25.2 km

Cheboygan County (slh) 28.8 km

Facilities

Hotel has comfortable rooms, premium services, and a prime downtown location

Spacious Two-Bedroom Suite

“My family and I enjoyed staying in a two-bedroom suite that was roomy enough for all of us. The layout provided great comfort, and we also appreciated having a peek-a-boo view of Lake Huron, a lovely bonus during our stay.” view full review

Convenient Amenities

“Our room was equipped with a mini-fridge and a microwave, making it easy for us to store and heat up snacks and drinks. These amenities added a lot of convenience to our stay, especially traveling with teenage boys!” view full review

Satisfying Breakfast

“The breakfast options were pretty good. We enjoyed pancakes, yogurt, and ham slices each morning. It was a great way to start our day, especially since dining out can be costly, and we found it helped us save money!” view full review

Relaxing Beach Access

“One of the highlights of our stay was the beachfront access. We spent some enjoyable evenings relaxing by the water, and the beach was mostly clean, a perfect spot for wind down after a day of exploring.” view full review

General

No smoking on site
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
24-hour reception
Express check-in/ -out
No pets allowed
Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
Wheelchair access
Private beach
Allergy-free rooms
Vending machines
Smoke detectors
Fire extinguishers

Sports & Fitness

Fitness centre
Hiking
Horseback riding
Cycling
Golf course
Fishing

Services

Free shuttle service
Housekeeping

Spa & Leisure

Seasonal indoor pool
Heated swimming pool
Beach access
Sun loungers
Aqua park
Garden area
Jacuzzi

Room features

Air conditioning
Heating
Soundproofed rooms
Patio
Terrace
Ironing facilities

Bathroom

Free toiletries

Media

Flat-screen TV
AM/FM alarm clock

Room decor

Carpeted floor

Location

905 S. Huron, Mackinaw City, Michigan, United States, 49701

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905 S. Huron, Mackinaw City, Michigan, United States, 49701

City landmarks

Landmark

USCGC Mackinaw

1.1 km

Landmark

House of Glass

890 m

Museum

Mackinaw Bridge Museum

1.4 km

Lighthouse

Old Mackinac Point Lighthouse

2.1 km

Shopping Area

Del Sol

1.1 km

Marina

Mackinaw City Marina

1.2 km

Landmark

Straits State Harbor

840 m

Landmark

Mystery Town

1.2 km

Park

WaWatam Park

1.7 km

Park

Colonial Michilimackinac

2.3 km

Park

Gary R Williams Memorial Park

1.7 km

Museum

Ice Breaker Mackinaw Maritime

1.5 km

Park

Maritime Park

1.3 km

Park

Alexander Henry Park

2.1 km

Church

Saint Anthony of Padua Catholic Church

1.8 km

Casino

Odawa Casino Mackinaw

2.3 km

Landmark

Jack Pine Lumberjack Shows

2.4 km

Landmark

McGulpin Point Lighthouse

4.0 km

Park

Headlands International Dark Sky Park

4.2 km

Landmark

McGulpin Rock

4.1 km

Camping

French Farm Lake

4.3 km

Landmark

Historic Mill Creek Discovery Park

5.1 km

Nearby

Park

Conkling Heritage Park

600 m

707 S Huron Ave

Great Lakes Lighthouse Keepers association

450 m

Restaurants

Blue Water Mexican Cantina

230 m

918 S Huron Ave

Mackinaw Pastie & Cookie Co

620 m

117 W Jamet St at exit 339 Southbound I-75

Devon's Return to The Past

750 m

502 South Huron Avenue P.O. Box 1035

Toast A Go Go

710 m

502 S Huron Ave

Nonna Lisa's Italian Ristorante

930 m

312 S Huron Ave

Sweet Spot

880 m

Downtown Mackinac City

Taste of Di Island Eatery

900 m

224 S Huron Ave

Reviews and Ratings

Feedback from previous guests about their experience.

Marcus

United States, February 2025

7.0/10

I had a mixed experience at this hotel. The staff was friendly and helped us find a suitable room after our initial accommodations didn't work due to stairs and accessibility issues. The room we ended up with was spacious and comfortable. However, the overall cleanliness and maintenance left a lot to be desired, which was quite disappointing for a long stay. The breakfast wasn't satisfying either, as the selection felt limited and could have been cleaner.

Rooms

7.0

The room we stayed in was spacious with three queen beds, but the hotel itself felt outdated and in need of maintenance.

Service

7.0

The staff was accommodating and understanding regarding our room change request, but the overall service experience felt uneven.

Location

9.0

The hotel is conveniently located right next to the ferry terminal, making it easy to explore the area.

Dining

5.0

Breakfast was underwhelming with limited choices, and the cleanliness of the dining area could use improvement.