Best Western Plus Dockside Waterfront Inn

2.5 star property
Beach fun in indoor pool, near Mackinaw City Ferry Terminal

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Balcony view
Lobby sitting area
Interior entrance
Exterior
Indoor pool

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry
The current price is SAR 510
SAR 566 total
includes taxes & fees
24 Aug - 25 Aug

Room options

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Courtyard Area

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
TV
Private bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
Hair dryer
  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub, Courtyard Area

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(17 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
TV
Jetted bathtub
Private bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Courtyard Area

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(43 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
TV
Private bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
Hair dryer
  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Lakeside

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(51 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
TV
Private bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • 29 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Lakeside (with Sofabed)

7.4 out of 10
Good
(13 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
TV
Sofa bed
Private bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • 37 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub, Lakeside

7.0 out of 10
Good
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
TV
Jetted bathtub
Private bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Lakeside (with Sofabed)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
TV
Sofa bed
Private bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • 46 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Lakeside (with Sofabed)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
TV
Sofa bed
Private bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • 29 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Poolside

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
TV
Private bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Poolside

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
TV
Private bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Suite, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking, Lakeside (with Sofabed)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
TV
Sofa bed
Private bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • 46 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 8
  • 3 Queen Beds

Suite, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking, Courtyard Area (with Sofabed)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
TV
Private bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 9
  • 4 Queen Beds

Suite, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking, Lakeside

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
TV
Private bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
Hair dryer
  • 44 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Queen Beds

Suite, 1 Twin Bed, Accessible, Poolside (with Sofabed)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
TV
Sofa bed
Private bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • 46 sq m
  • Sleeps 9
  • 1 Twin Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
505 S Huron Ave, Mackinaw City, MI, 49701

What's nearby

  • Mackinaw City Dock - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Mackinaw City Ferry Terminal - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Mackinaw Bridge Museum - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Old Mackinac Point Lighthouse - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Headlands International Dark Sky Park - 7 min drive - 6.6 km

Getting around

  • Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Zodiac Party Store - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Keyhole Bar & Grill - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Dixie Saloon - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪The Hook Lakeside Grill - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Best Western Plus Dockside Waterfront Inn

Hotel near Mackinaw City Ferry Terminal
Take advantage of free full breakfast, a terrace, and a garden at Best Western Plus Dockside Waterfront Inn. For some rest and relaxation, visit the hot tub. In addition to dry cleaning/laundry services and a gym, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • An indoor pool and outdoor pool access nearby
  • Free self parking
  • Express check-out, a 24-hour front desk, and laundry services
  • A vending machine, a banquet hall, and multilingual staff
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff and proximity to shopping
Room features
All 114 rooms have comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to thoughtful touches like free WiFi and sound-insulated walls. Guest reviews highly rate the clean rooms at the property.
Other amenities include:
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge) and cribs/infant beds (surcharge)
  • Bathrooms with eco-friendly toiletries and shower/tub combinations
  • TVs with premium channels
  • Refrigerators, coffee/tea makers, and daily housekeeping

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Hot tub
  • Indoor pool
  • Outdoor pool (guest access)

Family friendly

  • Access to nearby outdoor pool
  • Crib (surcharge)
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business center
  • Conference space
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 4 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Crib (surcharge)
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 15.0 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are available for USD 10.0 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Crib (infant bed) fee: USD 10.0 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 15.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and window guards
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of We Care Clean (Best Western)

We should mention

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

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Frequently asked questions

Does Best Western Plus Dockside Waterfront Inn have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool and outdoor pool access.

Is Best Western Plus Dockside Waterfront Inn pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Best Western Plus Dockside Waterfront Inn?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Best Western Plus Dockside Waterfront Inn?

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

What time is check-out at Best Western Plus Dockside Waterfront Inn?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Best Western Plus Dockside Waterfront Inn located?

Situated in Mackinaw City, this beach hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Animal Tracks Adventure Golf and Lake Huron. Lake Michigan and Mackinaw City Ferry Terminal are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Best Western Plus Dockside Waterfront Inn Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 397 out of 1039 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 325 out of 1039 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 171 out of 1039 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 81 out of 1039 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 65 out of 1039 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Rita

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Great place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Nitin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I loved the location and rooms were quite good.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great stay
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Joe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice location for access to ferries to Mackinac island.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jamie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, nice area, nice pool and hot tub.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kaitlin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pool and hot tub open til midnight in July is perfect!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Darlene Rae

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fabulous location on Mackinaw City within walking distance to restaurants, shopping. Room 216 faced the lake and beach and we were able to sleep with the slider open. Very relaxing and beautiful!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beachfront, centrally located Nice morning breakfast
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pasquale

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice staff and very good breakfast that is included with your accommodation.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

tina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a great experience staying here. Staff were very friendly and helpful. Breakfast was hot and ready to go. Would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

katy

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
I liked the beach
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Dennis

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
We liked the fact that their was a beach, but room needed repairs to be made.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Ergys

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location, needs remodeling
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

JACQUELINE

nice staff. great location to everything
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very large facility. Very clean. Attentive staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Arindam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Convenient location to take the Mackinac Island ferry, good dining options nearby, very near to the beach. However the property feels dated, needs a refresh.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Walking distance to everything
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent pool and hottub area. The hotel is flashy, but it has charm.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

BALASUBRAMANYAM

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
10/10. Very nice budget friendly hotel. We liked a lot, close to ferry ride. Walkable distance, many options for food as well.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was friendly. Loved the beach access. Swimming pool was great— warm and area well kept! The room was clean and spacious. Close walk to shopping, restaurants, and the ferry!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Free breakfast
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alyssia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Peaceful birthday weekend spot
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Tracy

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff were rude.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property, good food and pool and hot tub was amazing
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marion

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
We stayed here just overnight, so didn't need the extra perks. Excellent full breakfast. The only problem was that the tv didn't work when we got in the room that night. Maintenance came, but by the time it was fixed, it was time for bed.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025