Vindel Motel

2.5 star property

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Standard Room, Multiple Beds | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Seasonal outdoor pool
Exterior
Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds | Bathroom | Combined shower/tub, hair dryer, towels

Reviews

9.4 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
    Pool
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi
  • Parking included
    Parking included

Explore the area

Map
223 West Central Ave, Mackinaw City, MI, 49701
  • Fort Michilimackinac State Historic Park
    5 min walk
  • Mackinaw Bridge Museum
    8 min walk
  • Mackinaw City Dock
    11 min walk
  • Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional)
    29 min drive

Room options

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • 200 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, Multiple Beds

  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Twin Bed

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • 200 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the neighborhood

Mackinaw City

With a stay at Vindel Motel in Mackinaw City, you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Lake Michigan and Mackinaw Bridge Museum. .This motel is 13.5 mi (21.7 km) from The Jewel at the Grand Hotel and 0.3 mi (0.4 km) from Fort Michilimackinac State Historic Park.

What's nearby

  • Mackinaw Bridge Museum - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Mackinaw City Dock - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Old Mackinac Point Lighthouse - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Mackinaw City Ferry Terminal - 4 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • Headlands International Dark Sky Park - 4 min drive - 2.2 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Zodiac Party Store - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Keyhole Bar & Grill - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Dixie Saloon - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪The Hook Lakeside Grill - ‬13 min walk

About this property

Vindel Motel

Motel in Mackinaw City with free parking
Vindel Motel offers 16 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and microwaves. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations.

This Mackinaw City motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices). Cable television is provided. Housekeeping is provided once per stay.

Recreational amenities at the motel include a seasonal outdoor pool.

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

Make yourself at home in one of the 16 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have shower/tub combinations and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and coffee/tea makers, and housekeeping is provided once per stay.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a seasonal outdoor pool, or other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access and a picnic area.
A ferry terminal shuttle is provided at no charge, and free self parking is available onsite.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free ferry terminal shuttle
  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Things to do

  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (once per stay)

Outdoors

  • Picnic area

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
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 35-inch TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Late check-out fee: USD 25

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests will receive an email 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and an access code; access will be through a private entrance
You will be asked to provide the property with a copy of your government-issued photo ID after booking

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed seasonally each year. They will be closed from September 15 to May 15:
  • Swimming pool

Access methods

Access code, private entrance

Pets

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

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Late check-out fee: USD 25

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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a security system and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
The seasonal pool will be open from May 20 to August 31

Property is also known as

Vindel Motel Mackinaw City
Vindel Motel
Vindel Mackinaw City
Vindel
Vindel Motel Motel
Vindel Motel Mackinaw City
Vindel Motel Motel Mackinaw City

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 380 out of 512 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 99 out of 512 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 23 out of 512 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 512 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 512 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Denise

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Madeline

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The motel was super clean! Check in was smooth and the room was very cute. We enjoyed our time there.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tara

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Simply wonderful
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Michael

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
There was a small refrigerator in the room. The room had a very strong smell of MOLD. There were 2 areas in front of the frig where the carpet was wet from leaking. Based on the smell and condition of the carpet in front of the frig it has been leaking and wet for MONTHS.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great value and super clean. Only recommendation is better pillows. Would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Sheri

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Good
Good, but they need to get their televisions in working order.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Arlissa, Montrose

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We booked this for a quick stop overnight and it was exactly what we were looking for. Very clean and comfy.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patrica

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I was a little skeptical about their check in/out process but it worked seamlessly and couldn't be any easier. This property has very clean rooms. Beds were comfortable although a little on the firm side. If you're looking for quiet, this is the place. I could not hear the room next door and barely heard car doors which are conveniently parked right at your door. Nice lighting inside and out. Refrigerator, microwave, coffee maker and flat screen tv are included. Loved the sink/counter space with corner shelves on each end. Bathroom was small but shower was clean and had adequate water pressure. Stayed three nights and had plenty of towels. I did not have any need for extras so I cannot review the service from staff but I do know they are on site 24 hrs. Shopping district is a short,strait drive down the road with easy access to the Mackinac Bridge. This is probably the best motel I have ever stayed at. I will definetely be staying again!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Suzanne

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Deb and Lorraine were wonderful. The tv didn't work. The bed didn't seem like a queen size. It was much smaller. I think it was a double and very uncomfortable
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carlos Daniel, Troy

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super clean, good size room. We would definitely come back
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dan

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect easy place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet, clean and economical. Would have liked an earlier checkin.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Arthur

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Cynthia

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A great old school motel with some vintage features. The mattresses were comfortable and things were clean. And although it looked like the shower head was missing, it functioned just fine—good water pressure! There was a weird smell that dissipated a bit after we turned on the ceiling fan.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Very clean
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Kathryn

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Devin

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
Blonde hairs were visible in my guestroom from previous visits. Rooms are not as clean as they could (and should!) be, especially given that this motel has a six hour gap between check-out and check-in of the next guest. Poor quality bath toiletries. Limited number of small, thin bath towels.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Liked convenience to ferry a d dark sky park
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

norman

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Hope

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Clean and fairly well kept, but definitely worn and cheap supplies (paper thin tiny towels, 3 in 1 bath product, etc.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Craig

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Cute nice clean place to stay, it’s quiet around the Motel, rooms are simple and clean. Nice 10min walk to downtown Mackinaw City, 15min walk to the ferry. We enjoyed our stay !! They have virtual check in and check out which is awesome!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Billy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Jewel in the rough
Economical, clean, convenient. Very comfortable
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The place is clean and comfortable, just what we need.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brenda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room was spacious and very updated. Staff was so nice and overall stay was excellent. The pool made our stay fun and convenient.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephan

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Best motel weve stayed in. Very clean.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024