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Starlite Budget Inn

2.0 star property

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Aerial view
Indoor pool, open 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM, sun loungers
Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Lobby
Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Reviews

7.0 out of 10

Good

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

Map
116 Old US 31, Mackinaw City, MI, 49701
  • Mackinaw City Ferry Terminal
    9 min walk
  • Blue Water Grill & Bar
    7 min walk
  • St. Ignace Transportation Center
    9 min drive
  • Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional)
    19 min drive

Room options

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

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

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • 144 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

1 King with In Room Jacuzzi

  • 495 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

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

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

2 Rooms with 2 Double Beds

  • 495 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

About the neighborhood

Mackinaw City

With a stay at Starlite Budget Inn, you'll be centrally located in Mackinaw City, within a 10-minute drive of Lake Michigan and Mackinaw City Ferry Terminal. .This motel is 0.6 mi (1 km) from Lake Huron and 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from Animal Tracks Adventure Golf.
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What's nearby

  • Mackinaw City Ferry Terminal - 9 min walk
  • Mackinaw City Dock - 2 min drive
  • Mackinaw Bridge Museum - 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) - 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 in Mackinaw City with free parking
Starlite Budget Inn offers 36 accommodations with complimentary toiletries and blackout drapes/curtains. Cable television is provided.

Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations. This Mackinaw City motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Irons/ironing boards and hair dryers can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the motel include an indoor pool.

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

Make yourself at home in one of the 36 guestrooms featuring refrigerators. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and blackout drapes/curtains, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as an indoor pool, or other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access and tour/ticket assistance. Additional amenities at this motel include a picnic area and a vending machine.
Free self parking is available onsite.

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

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
  • Smoke-free property

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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Starlite Budget Inn Reviews

Reviews

7.0

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 194 out of 1000 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 347 out of 1000 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 249 out of 1000 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 130 out of 1000 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 80 out of 1000 reviews" "

7.4/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

6.2/10

Amenities

6.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Marion

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean and spacious and it was fun to have the Jacuzzi tub although we had a problem turning the taps off at one point! Our only complaint was that plugs won't stay in most of the electrical outlets, so it was hard to charge phones and iPads.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

Conniee

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
Sad Traveler
I was on my way home from a trip and called to book a room. When I realized I was closer to home I decided to just finish the drive home. I called to cancel about 10 minutes after I made the reservation and they still charged me. I explained what happened and the woman didn’t seem to care. She wasn’t understanding and she wasn’t at all friendly. She said “you booked it today. No refunds.” I was so disappointed.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

candice, pigeon

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice spot to stay, you get what you pay for. The bathroom door stuck when you tried to open it, but it made for entertainment whenever someone had to try and get out. LOL. It's kind of tricky they must own all 3 hotels in a row we had to go down 2 buildings to check in and out.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Charles

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

Billy

Disliked: Amenities
The room was very small only one end table by the bed and there was an extension cord plugged in for the mini fridge, air conditioner and coffee pot very unsafe
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

Linda

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The room was in poor condition. It was disappointing.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

Mary

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bathroom window was painted shut. No exhaust fan in the bathroom. Light in bathroom was not enclosed all the way. Part of the fixture was broken.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Ismael

Nice and peace
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Ronald

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff wasnt available till 8 am for 3 motels. Seemed odd. But maybe cant get help. Clean , cheap place for a night
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Bonnie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Ginny

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort
Rooms very outdated , which was fine after all it is in northern Michigan. Our beds were fairly uncomfortable. There was a fridge and a microwave in the room. We just basically stayed there to sleep so I would stay again for the price
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

6/10 Okay

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Beds and pillows not comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

deborah

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The outside if the motel is somewhat rundown and off putting. But the inside was perfect - clean, updated, etc. no hairdryer which most places have but never mind. Office lady very helpful. If stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
No attendant, had to go to the hotel next door.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Amanda

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is actually one of three properties in a row that all operate out of the Thunderbird. You don’t know until you walk up to the office and see the sign on the door. When booking, it says that it doesn’t have a front desk and someone will come out to meet you. Disregard that. The accommodations are fine for the price. The only true gripe I have is the sheets were put on wrong. Two flat sheets laid across the bed, leaving bare mattress open at the foot. This was covered by folded blankets meaning your and everyone else’s bare feet were on the mattress under a very warm blanket. At check out, you’d assume you would go back to the office at the Thunderbird. If it’s before 8am, you’ll see a note saying to just leave the key in the hotel room. Only one of the pools were open; it was indoors. The outdoor pool was closed until further notice (found out via note on the gate) and the indoor jacuzzi was emptied and in a state of disrepair. Overall, for a place to sleep, 3/5. Staff was nice and courteous. Gave us coupons for local businesses and discounted tickets to the ferry.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Outdated. Room smelled. Ok for the one night.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Randall

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everything was fine
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Bonnie

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Do not stay here.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Arlan

Traveled with partner, Traveled with pets
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
I didn't like that when I went to one hotel that I had reserved to check in. And they told me to go check in at a second hotel. Only to tell me there when I checked in that I'd be staying at the third hotel. Which was in between the 2 that I just went to.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brienna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I really enjoyed my stay. It was quiet and peaceful
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Vicki

Liked: Staff & service
Clean beds. A/C seemed to smell up the room, so we left it off.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Tanyia, Deerbrook

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Todd

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

6/10 Okay

Lisa

Business traveler
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I was told the office was open until 11pm. When i arrived at 1005pm i was told to go to another hotel to sign in. After driving for hours it was a bit frustrating.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024