Northwinds Motel

2.5 star property
Lakefront motel with seasonal outdoor pool and indoor pool

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Northwinds Motel

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Indoor pool, seasonal outdoor pool, sun loungers
Property grounds
Bed sheets
Lobby
Shower, towels

Overview of Northwinds Motel

5.6

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Housekeeping

Your area essentials

11472 W US 23, Mackinaw City, MI, 49701
  • Popular LocationMackinaw City Ferry Terminal13 min walk
  • Popular LocationMackinaw City Dock2 min drive
  • Popular LocationOld Mackinac Point Lighthouse3 min drive
  • AirportPellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional)29 min drive
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Room options

1 Queen Lakefront with Private Deck

cleanliness

Highlights

TV
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

cleanliness

Highlights

TV
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Single Room, 1 Queen Bed, Lake View

cleanliness

Highlights

TV
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

2 Queen Lakefront with Private Deck

cleanliness

Highlights

TV
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the area

Mackinaw City

Located in Mackinaw City, Northwinds Motel is in the historical district and on the waterfront. Mackinac Bridge and Mission Church are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Straits State Park and Wilderness State Park. Don't miss out on a visit to Deer Ranch.

What's nearby

  • Mackinaw City Ferry Terminal - 13 min walk
  • Mackinaw City Dock - 2 min drive
  • Old Mackinac Point Lighthouse - 3 min drive
  • Headlands International Dark Sky Park - 8 min drive
  • Mackinac Bridge - 15 min drive

Getting around

  • Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • Keyhole Bar & Grill - 2 min drive
  • Dixie Saloon - 2 min drive
  • Wienerlicious - 2 min drive
  • Darrow's Family Restaurant - 3 min drive
  • Starbucks - 2 min drive

About this property

Northwinds Motel

Motel near Mackinac Bridge
Northwinds Motel is located close to Straits State Park and has plenty to offer.
Additional perks include:
  • A seasonal outdoor pool and an indoor pool, with sun loungers
  • Free self parking
  • Access to a nearby indoor pool, smoke-free premises, and tour/ticket assistance
Extra amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with showers
  • 32-inch TVs with cable channels

Languages

English

Property amenities

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Things to do

  • Indoor pool
  • Indoor pool (guest access)
  • Outdoor pool (guest access)
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Indoor pool
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • On a lake
  • 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)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • 32-inch TV with cable channels

More

  • Access via exterior corridors

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

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 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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
The seasonal pool will be open from May to October

Property is also known as

Northwinds Mackinaw City
Northwinds Motel
Northwinds Motel Mackinaw City
Northwinds Motel Motel
Northwinds Motel Mackinaw City
Northwinds Motel Motel Mackinaw City

Frequently asked questions

Does Northwinds Motel have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool and a seasonal outdoor pool.

Is Northwinds Motel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Northwinds Motel?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Northwinds Motel?

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Northwinds Motel?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Northwinds Motel located?

Situated on the waterfront, this motel is within 12 mi (20 km) of Straits State Park, Wilderness State Park, and Mackinac Bridge. Deer Ranch and Mystery Spot are also within 12 mi (20 km).

Northwinds Motel Reviews

Reviews

5.6
Rating 10 - Excellent. 50 out of 376 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 73 out of 376 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 90 out of 376 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 72 out of 376 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 91 out of 376 reviews" "

6.0/10

Cleanliness

6.8/10

Staff & service

4.6/10

Amenities

5.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

5.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

6/10 Okay

Daniela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

6/10 Okay

Jason

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Simple older but clean motel. Great place to rest your head
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

carol

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved being given (without our asking) the only room with a deck out back overlooking Lake Huron with a spectacular view of the skies and bridge. When our room key didn't work, the front desk lady was there in a jiffy with a new key. Only thing I didn't like were the spiders in the corners, which were working hard to catch all the gnats that got in when we were unpacking the car. But I guess that's to be expected when it's Sept and there are few guests.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Neil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The most amazing view. A balcony overlooking the straights with the bridge and Mackinac island. Room was clean and comfortable with a great bed.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

4/10 Poor

Bethany

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disgusting, not worth the money
The hotel was so run down it had not had maintenance done in many years. It was not cleaned properly and everything was outdated. The beds were hard and springy, the shower pressure was non existing, and there was no housekeeping services unless you gave a different hotel 24 hr notice if you needed it. The front desk was under construction and had to check in at a completely different hotel to get keys. Will never stay here again. $200 a night for filth.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

6/10 Okay

Gregory

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
This was an adventure
I don’t like to complain. I hope this is taken as constructive criticism. It was a great location. Unfortunately I didn’t stay at Northwinds. When I arrived, I had to check in at a nearby motel (Sunrise). Then, I was given another room at another motel (Bells). When I arrived, the inside appeared clean. Bathroom was very clean. However, there were spiders. They don’t bother me too much but if my wife would have been with me, she would have slept in the car. The outside deck had a plastic table. No chairs. I borrowed one from next door. On the table was a half used bottle of charcoal lighter fluid. Paint was chipping off the deck, there were cobwebs and other debris all over the outside part of the cabin, and the previous tenants left pistachio shells all over the deck (look at pic). I’m not positive, but I think there was a homeless guy sleeping on the beach. A little paint, a broom, some dusting would fix all these issues. Would I stay here again? I think so. But I would bring cleaning supplies and camp chairs with me.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

4/10 Poor

Kristie

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Bell's is a dump.
First, they put me a Bell's instead of Northwoods. Bell's is a dump. The glass door didnt lock. The bathroom floor was all bubbled and warped. The shower had a rusty head. The sink only slowly drained.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

4/10 Poor

Dan

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023