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Wayside Motel

2.5 star property
Motel with free parking, a short walk to Lake Huron

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Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets
Exterior
Combined shower/tub, free toiletries, hair dryer
Reception
Vending machine
Located near Lake Huron, Wayside Motel offers a peaceful retreat with in-room WiFi. Enjoy express check-out and on-site parking while exploring the area's natural beauty.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Microwave
  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(24 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Microwave
  • 3229 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(24 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Microwave
  • 275 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

St Ignace is home to Wayside Motel. The Jewel at the Grand Hotel and Mackinaw City Ferry Terminal 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. Murdick's Fudge - St. Ignace and Castle Golf & Games are also worth visiting.
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Map
751 North State Street, St Ignace, MI, 49781

What's nearby

  • Star Line Mackinac Island Main Dock - St. Ignace - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Saint Ignace Chamber of Commerce - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Museum of Ojibwa Culture - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Castle Rock - 4 min drive - 5.5 km
  • Kewadin Casino - St. Ignace - 6 min drive - 7.6 km

Getting around

  • Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional) - 32 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪MI Patio Bar & Grill - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Wild Blueberry - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Clyde's Drive-In - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬6 min drive

About this property

Wayside Motel

Motel near Lake Huron
Wayside Motel provides everything you need. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Free self parking
  • Express check-out and a vending machine
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff and location
Room features
All guestrooms at Wayside Motel have comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi. Guest reviews highly rate the clean rooms at the property.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Refrigerators, microwaves, and coffee/tea makers

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - midnight
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between November 1 and April 15.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

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

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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Wayside Motel St Ignace
Wayside St Ignace
Wayside Motel Motel
Wayside Motel St Ignace
Wayside Motel Motel St Ignace

Frequently asked questions

Is Wayside Motel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Wayside Motel?

As of Aug 25, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Wayside Motel on Aug 26, 2025 start from CA $137.55, excluding 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.

How much is parking at Wayside Motel?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Wayside Motel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Wayside Motel?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Wayside Motel located?

Situated in St Ignace, this motel is within a 10-minute walk of Star Line Mackinac Island Main Dock - St. Ignace and Lake Huron. Saint Ignace Chamber of Commerce and Marquette Mission Park are also within 10 minutes.

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Wayside Motel Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 382 out of 553 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 145 out of 553 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 22 out of 553 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 553 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 553 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Doreen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice stay
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable, could walk to the ferry dock, great check in and easy check out. Would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Aseel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, easy parking and good location.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, convenient and within walking distance of boats to the Island.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean, quiet, bed was comfortable, it had wifi and the bathroom was clean and updated.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roger

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very clean. Comfortable. Quiet. Friendly staff. Convenient to Shepler’s Ferry and restaurants. Up to date rooms. Great value.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Randy L. or Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Super clean bathroom and sleeping area. The exterior is a throwback to the 60s motorcourt era but that hides a modern, comfortable room. The manager/owner was very friendly and helpful. We would definitely stay again and recommend it to our friends.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Very clean, quiet and convenient to the ferry to Mackinaw. Loved the small family feel.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Old school feel
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The pictures on the website should be updated as the rooms are really nice and modern. St Ignance town center is within walking distance, as are the ferry docks.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rafael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Perfect Location

Perfect location, very friendly, knowledgeable staff. Room was very clean, comfortable bed, and excellent shower. Easy walk to the ferry.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms. Nothing fancy. All I needed was a clean comfortable place to stay and this place met those requirements.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Shannon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The front desk person was very nice and gave us suggestions on where to eat and what to visit during our stay, and let us know about the Saturday night fireworks. The hotel is older, so smelled a little musty when we first went in, but once the a/c was on, it seemd to go away. It was a nice sized room, with a fridge, microwave, tv and small table to sit at.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ted

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a throwback in the best possible way. Great experience
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice clean comfortable place to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very basic room with dated furnishings that somehow look brand new. Everything was spotless. Great bed and cable selections. No breakfast. Security is an issue, as they still use old-style keys you insert into the doorknob instead of the deadbolt, making it easy for someone to jimmy when you're out of the room.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lorri Jean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Location was perfect. Room cost fit our budget but was still very nice.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was our 3rd stay Always clean and staff very friendly
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Wayside Motel is always clean and quiet.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian

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

10/10 Excellent

Jenny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was a great location. Close to the ferry. And clean hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Eric

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Owner was so helpful and friendly. Made our short stay very nice.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room was very clean and it was very quiet and safe feeling. The staff was very friendly and everything we need was close by.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pamela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great little place to stay! Nothing fancy but clean great beds nice staff. I will recommend and stay here again!!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Raymond

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was very clean, quiet, and the staff was friendly and helpful. Also it was very easily accessible to the ferries and restaurants, either by veicke or walking.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024