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Starlite Budget Inn

2.0 star property
Motel with free parking, a short walk to Mackinaw City Ferry Terminal

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Aerial view
Children's play area - outdoor
Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Children's play area - outdoor
Property entrance

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Housekeeping
  • Pet friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included

Room options

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Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Refrigerator
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

7.6 out of 10
Good
(19 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Refrigerator
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
  • 13.4 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

1 King with In Room Jacuzzi

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Refrigerator
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
  • 46 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

7.0 out of 10
Good
(27 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Refrigerator
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

2 Rooms with 2 Double Beds

7.6 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Cable channels
  • 46 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
116 Old US 31, Mackinaw City, MI, 49701

What's nearby

  • Mackinaw City Ferry Terminal - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Mackinaw City Dock - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Mackinaw Bridge Museum - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Old Mackinac Point Lighthouse - 2 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Headlands International Dark Sky Park - 6 min drive - 5.5 km

Getting around

  • Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Zodiac Party Store - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Keyhole Bar & Grill - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Dixie Saloon - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪The Hook Lakeside Grill - ‬17 min walk

About this property

Starlite Budget Inn

Motel near Mackinaw City Ferry Terminal
Starlite Budget Inn provides a playground and more. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • An indoor pool with sun loungers
  • Free self parking
  • Smoke-free premises, tour/ticket assistance, and an off-leash area
  • A vending machine
Room features
All guestrooms at Starlite Budget Inn offer comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi. Guest reviews give good marks for the clean rooms at the property.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and free toiletries
  • TVs with cable channels
  • Refrigerators, daily housekeeping, and desks

Languages

English, Spanish

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Things to do

  • Indoor pool
  • Playground

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Indoor pool
  • Playground

Conveniences

  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers

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)

More

  • 1 floor
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

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

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
The check-in location differs from the property location; go to: [146 Old Us 31, Mackinaw City, MI 49701]
The host will greet guests on arrival
If you are planning to arrive after 11:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between October 21 and May 10.

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 27.75 per pet, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total pets
Pets cannot be left unattended
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
An off-leash area is available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 40.0 per day
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 27.75 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 40.0 per day

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 and cash

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Pool access available from 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM
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

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Does Starlite Budget Inn have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool. Pool access is from 10:00 AM–10:00 PM.

Is Starlite Budget Inn pet-friendly?

Yes, Starlite Budget Inn allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total). There's a fee of USD 27.75 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Starlite Budget Inn?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Starlite Budget Inn?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Starlite Budget Inn?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Starlite Budget Inn located?

Located in the heart of Mackinaw City, this motel is within a 15-minute walk of Mackinaw City Ferry Terminal and Lake Huron. Mackinaw Crossings and Mackinaw Manor Haunted Mansion are also within 1 mi (2 km).

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Starlite Budget Inn Reviews

Reviews

7.0

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 195 out of 1020 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 342 out of 1020 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 260 out of 1020 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 136 out of 1020 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 87 out of 1020 reviews

7.4/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

6.0/10

Amenities

6.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tauheed

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is a good place to stay when somebody is trying to go for Mackinac Island. It's a place where you can stay overnight and go next day morning
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Madhu

Liked: Cleanliness
Very good and budget friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
They are very polite people and clean
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Clean
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Ranae

Liked: Staff & service
If you need a place to stay for one night before going to island then this is a convenient place to stay. Needs to be updated
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Srinivas reddy

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

4/10 Poor

Roger

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very old, but it was clean. Pool was disgusting!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Penni

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
I was nervous after reading recent reviews. But, it was fine!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Stella

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I would of preferred having the office closer,
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

brad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Traveling by motorcycle stated this place so we can catch the boat ride The pool was not an option as it was green and nasty and hadn't been cleaned in a while nor the hot tub that was in the building or pool whatever it was you can see he was nasty for the price the room was a good room to catch some sleep and in rest
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Rory

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very inconvenient check-in process. Check in is at a different building off-site. Very old facility.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Michael

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Room dated musty and in disrepair
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Ted

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Kinda wierd with no staff on site but the desk person two hotels down did fine.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Warner

Room was decent,bathroom tub/shower area needs improvement. A/C to small for unit
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

MICHAEL

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
They never serviced the room during the three days. I half expected it, given the price. Clean towels would've been nice.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

randy

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
They did not sweep the floor in the room. There was stems from grapes on the floor and it was dirty
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Paula

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
No check in on site. Had to go to a different motel to check in. Room smelled bad. Looked dirty. There was no chain lock on the door. Next door neighbors were outside smoking our door smoking weed.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Roman

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Very dated. Old bed. TV did not work
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Sharon

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall, for the price we made it was alright. Stayed here for two nights. Check in was good, however checking out there was no one at the desk. The sheets still had hair, water smelled like rust and there was mold on the vents in the bathroom. I give it a 3/10.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Erin

Disliked: Cleanliness
Grungy looking room with assorted lighting fixtures that were interesting; as well as crooked shelves holding the refrigerator and microwave. There was an interesting wardrobe that gave the room a lower qualizty vibe.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Heather

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel room was nothing like they showed on the app. It smelled really bad inside, things looked broken, bed and furniture were extremely out dated and the room was very small. We did not stay either of the 2 nights we immediately removed our things and cancelled our reservation.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Lynn

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Welp, our first room #19 the light in bathroom was burnt out...and room smelt mildew really bad. They moved us to room # 21 that had a wobbly table that my husband fixed...the carpet felt damp...wasn't the best place to stay. Property needs upgraded. Customer service was poor...and rude. Won't go back.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Swathi

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The room was not clean and I saw ants all over the bathtub. The water smells like its coming from some pond. Overall not a good experience at this hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Facility was older, and dated. The bathroom, towels and bedding were clean, but the rooms were musty and the mattress on the bed was definitely old and uncomfortable. We stayed at the start and end of a camping trip to the UP, and the first night we were moved to a room without carpet to address the musty smell after entering two different rooms that each smelled really bad. The second night at the end of the trip was in the Starlite again, but the musty smell was much more faint, so we didn't ask for another room. Musty smell may be in the drapes or carpet? The beds in both rooms were in need of replacement-they were sagging and we ended up meeting in the middle because the mattress was too soft.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

jeff

It was exactly what I expected for the price cheap and convenient we stayed one night
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024