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Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa, Courtyard View
248 square feet
1 Queen Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
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Other room types
Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub
355 square feet
1 King Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds
2 Queen Beds
Room sleeps 5 guests
(up to 4 children)
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Standard Room, 1 King Bed
243 square feet
1 King Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
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Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed, Jetted Tub
282 square feet
1 Queen Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed
243 square feet
1 Queen Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
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Get an overview of this hotel
Motel with free parking, a short walk to Mackinaw City Ferry Terminal

Popular property highlights

Free self parking
Free WiFi
Pets allowed
Smoke-free property
Babysitting or childcare (surcharge)

With a stay at Thunderbird Inn in Mackinaw City, you'll be a 2-minute drive from Mackinaw City Ferry Terminal and 6 minutes from Lake Michigan. This motel is 14.2 mi (22.8 km) from The Jewel at the Grand Hotel and 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Lake Huron.

Make yourself at home in one of the 48 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Your room comes with a pillowtop bed. 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.

Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as an indoor pool, or other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access and concierge services.

The front desk is staffed during limited hours. A ferry terminal shuttle is provided at no charge, and free self parking is available onsite.

Languages Spoken

  • English

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Hotel Amenities

Hotel Amenities

Thunderbird Inn features an indoor pool, a vending machine, and tour/ticket assistance. Public areas are equipped with complimentary wireless Internet access. Onsite self parking is complimentary. Guests can use the indoor pool at a partner property.

Thunderbird Inn is a smoke-free property.

  • Free ferry terminal shuttle
  • Number of indoor pools - 1
  • Wheelchair accessible – no
  • Concierge services
  • Access to nearby indoor pool
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Vending machine
  • Tours/ticket assistance
  • Total number of rooms - 48
  • Free self parking
  • Number of floors - 2
  • Free WiFi
  • Pool sun loungers
  • Number of buildings/towers - 1
  • Smoke-free property
  • Swimming pool
  • Dog exercise area

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Number of indoor pools - 1
  • Free WiFi
  • Babysitting or childcare (surcharge)
  • Refrigerator

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi , High-speed internet access , Internet access (complimentary)

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Languages Spoken

  • English
  • Spanish

Parking

Free self parking

Room Amenities

Thunderbird Inn offers 48 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Beds feature pillowtop mattresses. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include phones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested.

  • Television
  • Refrigerator
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Phone
  • Free local calls
  • Private bathroom
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Iron/ironing board
  • In-room climate control (air conditioning)
  • High-speed internet access
  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Internet access (complimentary)
  • Shower/tub combination
  • Cable TV service
  • Flat-panel TV
  • Free WiFi
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • TV size: 32
  • TV size measurement: inch
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)
  • In-room climate control (heating)
  • Towels provided
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Number of bathrooms - 1
  • Change of towels (on request)
  • Change of bed sheets (on request)

Nearby Things to Do

Recreational amenities at the motel include an indoor pool.

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

  • Golfing nearby
  • Boat tours nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Snowshoeing nearby
  • Skydiving nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Ziplining nearby

Hotel Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4 PM

Check-in time ends at 11:00 PM

Minimum check-in age is: 18

Check-out

Check-out time is 11 AM

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children 12 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 40.0 per night.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Pet Policy

  • Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 35 per pet, per stay
  • Dogs and cats only
  • 2 total pets
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • An off-leash area is available
  • Specific rooms only, restrictions apply
  • Pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

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

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.

A credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.

Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. 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 Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, and cash. This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.

For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in each accommodation.

Service animals are allowed

Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

Front desk opens daily at 7:00 AM

Front desk closes daily at midnight

Credit card pre-authorization

Staff temperature checks are conducted regularly

Temperature checks are not available to guests

Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F

Pets cannot be left unattended

Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures

Contactless check-out is available

Property is cleaned with disinfectant

Pets allowed in specific rooms only

Staff wears personal protective equipment

Debit cards not accepted

Protective clothing is not available to guests

No shield between guests and staff in main contact areas

Guests are provided with free hand sanitizer

Staffed front desk

Children stay free - maximum age 12

Social distancing measures are in place

Contactless check-in is not available

No cribs (infant beds) available

No elevators

Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures

Smoke detector

Children stay free

No gap period between guest stays

Fees

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 35 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.

Hotel Names

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

We should mention

Pool access available from 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM.

Children 12 years old and younger stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.

The property allows pets in specific rooms only and has other pet restrictions (surcharges apply and can be found in the Fees section). Guests can arrange to bring pets by contacting the property directly, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.

Contactless check-out is available.

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