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Best Western Plus Dockside Waterfront Inn

2.5 star property

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Balcony view
Interior entrance
Beach
Exterior
Lobby sitting area

Reviews

7.8 out of 10

Good

Popular amenities

  • Hot Tub
  • Gym
  • Breakfast included
  • Pool
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry

Explore the area

Map
505 S Huron Ave, Mackinaw City, MI, 49701
  • Mackinaw Manor Haunted Mansion
    5 min walk
  • Toast A Go Go
    1 min walk
  • St. Ignace Transportation Center
    10 min drive
  • Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional)
    20 min drive

Room options

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Courtyard Area

Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds

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

  • 312 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub, Courtyard Area

Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds

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

  • 312 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Courtyard Area

Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds

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

  • 312 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Lakeside

Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Lakeside

  • 312 sq ft
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Lakeside (with Sofabed)

Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds

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

  • 400 sq ft
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub, Lakeside

View from room

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub, Lakeside

  • 324 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Lakeside (with Sofabed)

Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds

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

  • 500 sq ft
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Lakeside (with Sofabed)

View from room

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

  • 312 sq ft
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Poolside

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Poolside

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds

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

  • 500 sq ft
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 8
  • 3 Queen Beds

View all photos for Suite, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking, Courtyard Area (with Sofabed)

Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds

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

  • Sleeps 9
  • 4 Queen Beds

View all photos for Suite, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking, Lakeside

Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds

Suite, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking, Lakeside

  • 477 sq ft
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Queen Beds

View all photos for Suite, 1 Twin Bed, Accessible, Poolside (with Sofabed)

Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds

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

  • 500 sq ft
  • Sleeps 9
  • 1 Twin Bed

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About the neighborhood

Mackinaw City

With a stay at Best Western Plus Dockside Waterfront Inn in Mackinaw City, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Lake Michigan and Animal Tracks Adventure Golf. .This beach hotel is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Lake Huron and 0.2 mi (0.4 km) from Mackinaw Manor Haunted Mansion.

What's nearby

  • Mackinaw City Dock - 5 min walk
  • Mackinaw City Ferry Terminal - 8 min walk
  • Mackinaw Bridge Museum - 9 min walk
  • Old Mackinac Point Lighthouse - 18 min walk
  • Headlands International Dark Sky Park - 7 min drive

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

Beach hotel with indoor pool
Best Western Plus Dockside Waterfront Inn offers 114 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Premium cable television is provided. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided daily.

An indoor pool and a spa tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Make yourself at home in one of the 114 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators. Complimentary wired and wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming provides entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and coffee/tea makers, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Don't miss out on the many recreational opportunities, including an indoor pool, a spa tub, and a fitness center. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and a picnic area.
A complimentary full breakfast is served daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access, a business center, and express check-out. Event facilities at this hotel consist of conference space and a meeting room. Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary full breakfast is served each morning between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM.

Languages

English

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
  • Indoor pool
  • Outdoor pool (guest access)
  • Spa tub

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
  • Smoke-free property

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

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 fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and window guards
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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Best Western Plus Dockside Waterfront Inn Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 375 out of 1002 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 325 out of 1002 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 163 out of 1002 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 81 out of 1002 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 58 out of 1002 reviews" "

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Christian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Mindee

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

tracy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

melissa

Traveled with family
Disliked: Amenities
Beds were comfortable, and lake view is very nice! However if you take a hot shower then open bathroom door smoke alarm goes off, then it stopped and after ten minutes went off again! Then the next night we are watching tv and it goes off for no reason! Called operator and was told maintenance will be there shortly after ten minutes my husband took the detector down and took battery out. After 45 minutes maintenance never showed, we had to call operator and tell her forget it we took batteries out and going to sleep!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

Mark

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The building seems to be very old and the carpet was smelling and the whole wood cabinets were old. A lot bugs outside the door can’t get in the room. The lights need to be moved.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Naveen

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Dennis

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Ken

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Good Location
Hotel is located close to restaurants and ferry. Great breakfast. Older hotel and rooms were dated. Lots of noise in the mornings if you are a light sleeper
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sherry

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great the hotel was nice and clean the staff was nice
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chelisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Janine

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My husband was bitten by bugs or spiders and is very allergic. He had to go to clinic on Mackinac Island for treatment.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

shannon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

scott

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Husband and I stayed one night. The room was fine and appreciated elevator to second floor room though walk with luggage to elevator from car was hard. Worst was there was no on property place to buy a soda except the machine that took my money and gave no soda. The office denied any responsibility and told me I could walk across the very busy street to get my soda somewhere else. By that time I was in tears and the clerk gave me a warm bottle of water. Overall not a very pleasant stay. Marilyn
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janice

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed the lovely large room overlooking the bay! The continental breakfast was appreciated too.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Kimberly

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Arthur

Liked: Staff & service
It shows it’s age.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mohammed

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

annette

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved the beach view. Did not like- peeling paint, siding loose, dirty halls, housekeepers didn’t clean bathrooms or change sheets, beds were short sheeted, breakfast was the same EVERYDAY!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Do not recommend
Room was small, terrible, old and dingy. Breakfast was bad. Only good thing is lake view
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Denise

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff and everyone have been extremely accommodating. Good breakfast, room was ok. Bed comfortable. The view on lakeside is darn nice
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rose

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Walking distance to all stores, restaurants and ferry to go to Mackinaw Island. Beautiful!!!will go again next year. And walk the Mackinaw bridge. Which they do every labor day. Love it
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

jeffrey

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Late summer visit
Breakfast selections were limited. On our previous visit there were much more and better selections.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024