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Thunderbird Inn

2.5 star property
Family-friendly motel with indoor pool and spa tub

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Photo gallery for Thunderbird Inn

Indoor pool, open 10:00 AM to 11:00 PM, sun loungers
Front of property
Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed, Jetted Tub | Pillowtop beds, iron/ironing board, rollaway beds, free WiFi
Reception
Combined shower/tub, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels
Reviews
7.8

Good

Popular amenities

  • PoolPoolPool
  • Pet friendlyPet friendlyPet friendly
  • Hot TubHot TubHot Tub
  • Parking includedParking includedParking included
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning

Explore the area

Map
146 Old Us 31, Mackinaw City, MI, 49701
  • Popular LocationMackinaw City Ferry Terminal8 min walk
  • Popular LocationMackinaw City Dock17 min walk
  • Popular LocationOld Mackinac Point Lighthouse2 min drive
  • AirportPellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional)28 min drive

Room options

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed | Pillowtop beds, iron/ironing board, rollaway beds, free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Pillowtop bed
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

Pillowtop beds, iron/ironing board, rollaway beds, free WiFi

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Pillowtop bed
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa, Courtyard View

Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa, Courtyard View | Pillowtop beds, iron/ironing board, rollaway beds, free WiFi

Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa, Courtyard View

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Pillowtop bed
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub | Pillowtop beds, iron/ironing board, rollaway beds, free WiFi

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Private indoor spa tub
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Pillowtop bed
Shower/tub combination
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed | Pillowtop beds, iron/ironing board, rollaway beds, free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Pillowtop bed
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed, Jetted Tub

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed, Jetted Tub | Pillowtop beds, iron/ironing board, rollaway beds, free WiFi

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed, Jetted Tub

Highlights

Private indoor spa tub
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Pillowtop bed
Shower/tub combination
Jetted bathtub
Hair dryer
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

Mackinaw City

Thunderbird Inn is located in Mackinaw City. Mackinaw City Ferry Terminal and Star Line Mackinac Island Main Dock - St. Ignace are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Lake Huron and Lake Michigan. Traveling with kids? Consider Animal Tracks Adventure Golf and Spy Quest Laser Maze. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing, and don't miss out on the snowshoeing and snowmobiling.
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What's nearby

  • Mackinaw City Ferry Terminal - 8 min walk
  • Mackinaw City Dock - 17 min walk
  • Colonial Michilimackinac Park - 2 min drive
  • Old Mackinac Point Lighthouse - 2 min drive
  • Headlands International Dark Sky Park - 7 min drive

Getting around

  • Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's - 11 min drive
  • Keyhole Bar & Grill - 18 min walk
  • Dixie Saloon - 18 min walk
  • Wienerlicious - 19 min walk
  • Darrow's Family Restaurant - 2 min drive

About this property

Thunderbird Inn

Family-friendly motel near Lake Michigan
Close to Mackinaw City Ferry Terminal, Thunderbird Inn provides amenities like a playground and a spa tub. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks like:
  • Swimming pool with sun loungers
  • Free self parking
  • A free ferry terminal shuttle, an indoor pool, and express check-out
  • Babysitting (surcharge), concierge services, and an off-leash area
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the overall value
Room features
All guestrooms at Thunderbird Inn include comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi. Guests reviews say good things about the clean rooms at the property.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Pillowtop mattresses and rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Refrigerators, coffee/tea makers, and heating

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Free ferry terminal shuttle

Things to do

  • Indoor pool
  • Playground
  • Spa tub

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Indoor pool
  • Playground
  • Refrigerator
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels (on request)
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Pool sun loungers

Accessibility

  • This property does not have elevators

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bed sheets
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Pillow-top mattress
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/tub combination
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • Cable channels
  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

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
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
This property will place a credit card authorization of 1 night for any bookings where payment for the stay will be made on site instead of at the time of booking.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 25 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
Children up to the age of 12 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 40.0 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 25 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 40.0 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 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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Pool access available from 10:00 AM to 11:00 PM

Property is also known as

Thunderbird Inn Mackinaw City
Thunderbird Mackinaw City
Thunderbird Inn Motel
Thunderbird Inn Mackinaw City
Thunderbird Inn Motel Mackinaw City

Frequently asked questions

Does Thunderbird Inn have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool. Pool access is from 10:00 AM–11:00 PM.

How much does it cost to stay at Thunderbird Inn?

As of 20 Jum. I, 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Thunderbird Inn on 21 Jum. I, 2024 start from $71.48, including 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.

Is Thunderbird Inn pet-friendly?

Yes, this motel allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total). There's a fee of USD 25 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Thunderbird Inn?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Thunderbird Inn?

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

What time is check-out at Thunderbird Inn?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Thunderbird Inn located?

This family-friendly Mackinaw City motel is within a 15-minute walk of Mackinaw City Ferry Terminal and Lake Huron. Animal Tracks Adventure Golf and Spy Quest Laser Maze are also within 1 mi (2 km).

Thunderbird Inn Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

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8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I’ll come back.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

4/10 Poor

Adrienne

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
Property is dire need of ground keeper there is garbage everywhere. Was surprise also that all of the amities were not in the room. Completely understand that this is a seasonal business that is closed for half the year.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pranav

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
They gave us coupon for restaurants and also gave tips to view northern lights. Highly recommend to stay .
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

Cindy

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Vlad E Mark, Rochester Hills

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Old buildings and facilities, but very clean and still decent. Would recommend for the frugal shopper. Staff was easy to work with and very friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Pamela

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean room
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

6/10 Okay

Randel

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Totally a sinus infection headache.
Check is was easy . Clerk was friendly. Beds looked new. The room Stunck of mold and mildew. Carpet by bathroom snows mold and age. Carpet really needs replacing. Woke up with a nauseous sinus headache. Still feeling sick hours later. If your planning to stay here ask the to air the room out in advance.
Mold in bathroom.
Mold growing in carpet.
Beds were comfortable and appear newer .
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Akshar

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The property is good, I did not have any issue the room or the staff. But it did not had breakfast included as mentioned in reservation. Instead, They provide you with the coupon that says buy 1 get 1.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023