MACKINAW BUDGET INN, Mackinaw City

Mackinaw Budget Inn - A lakeside motel with indoor and outdoor pools near Ferry Terminal

Located just 6 minutes from Arnold Line Ferry Dock, this 2-star Mackinaw City hotel features 34 air-conditioned rooms accessible via exterior corridors. Mackinaw Budget Inn provides both an outdoor pool and an indoor pool with a spa tub for year-round swimming. Each room comes equipped with a refrigerator, coffee maker, desk, and a private bathroom with complimentary toiletries. Free WiFi runs throughout the property, and a complimentary shuttle service is available. The motel includes outdoor amenities such as barbecue grills and a picnic area. Positioned 1 mile from Mackinaw Bridge Museum and Conkling Heritage Park, the property sits 4 miles from Headlands International Dark Sky Park and 7 minutes from Lake Michigan.

Pros

Free shuttle service available to local attractions

Dual swimming options with both indoor and outdoor pools

Walking distance to multiple restaurants including Toast A Go Go and Anna's Country Buffet

Convenient location near major landmarks like Colonial Michilimackinac and Maritime Park

Cons

15.5 miles distance from Pellston Regional Airport

Rooms accessible only through exterior corridors