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Reviews of Mackinaw City Clarion Hotel Beachfront 3 stars

905 South Huron Avenue, Mackinaw City, MI 49701, United States

#20 of 36 hotels in Mackinaw City

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 1059 hotel reviews

6.2

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    6.6

  • Comfort

    6.8

  • Location

    8.4

  • Facilities

    6.2

  • Staff

    7.5

  • Value for money

    6.6

  • Free WiFi

    6.6

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  • Reviewed: 30 October 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Definitely needs updating in pool and equipment area and surrounding outside property. I know it was closing day but it certainly felt like we were an inconvenience.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 23 October 2023

    7.0
    Was an all right stay...
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Had an issue with spiders, my daughter really didn't like it...

    The staff was friendly...

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 23 October 2023

    5.0
    Staff was polite, but not overly friendly
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Rooms weren’t very clean. Lots of spider webs on ceilings, carpet was very dirty.

    Where it was located

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 17 October 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • King Room - Lake View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    No restroom facilities in the front office. No cold water, even the cold tap was warm.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 14 October 2023

    6.0
    overall people were friendly and help responded once notified of problm Good stay and good location
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Two-Bedroom Suite
    • Stayed 2 nights

    we got there late our first night one of our rooms (suite) heat source did not work., only blew cold air. was an extremely cold windy October night. Finally fell asleep and the smoke detector started beeping with low battery. husband just removed it from ceiling. reported next morning on our way out and upon our return all was fixed. Very bad first night but second night was much better.

    rooms were pretty clean. Beds were comfy. breakfast was okay. Was a fun walk to the Ferry.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 14 October 2023

    7.0
    Just a two day two night visit to color peek.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Hotel is dated and worn looking, sheets bedding alright, carpet and walls need updating along with the bathrooms have tired plumbing. Also attention to details of cleaning corners, around beds better and behind furniture and tv's. A lot of dust there. The furnace/air conditioner was caked in dust. Smells of heated dust were present.

    Local good. Friendly staff, free breakfast nice but limited. Secured. Good internet. Hot water great. Rooms were supplied good with shampoos etc.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 12 October 2023

    7.0
    it was ok...a hotel room....
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The heat was turned off in the dining room, everyone had on coats...it was heavy rain and 40 degrees outside

    Hotel was nice, needs a little updating but not too bad. Breakfast was displayed nicely but only a pancake and piece of ham for hot breakfast, also served oj and coffee, yogurt, cinnamon bread and boiled eggs.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 12 October 2023

    6.0
    good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 1 night

    breakfast no choices of food poor coffee

    room

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 9 October 2023

    6.0
    Good and Bad
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 1 night

    There were very few types of breakfast, and the room had a slight stinky.

    The view was good because I could see a nice bridge.Also, the staff was friendly.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 9 October 2023

    5.0
    Didn't live up to expectations but not too bad.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Breakfast was sad and unappealing. Beds not comfortable. Beach was dirty.

    Rooms are large.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 8 October 2023

    6.0
    Would not stay here again.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom Suite
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Breakfast was not at all what was pictured, the beds did not have comforters. Could not get into the closet and had a missing handle. The HVAC unit with the double beds is not attached.

    I liked having the adjoining rooms.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 4 October 2023

    7.0
    Adequate
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Breakfast

    Location

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 4 October 2023

    5.0
    Never going back!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Queen Room with Two Queen Beds - Lake View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Room door and bathroom door were almost impossible to open and close(huge fire hazard), needs updating desperately, staff not friendly, breakfast was gross, beach is dirty and not taken care of.

    The location is the only positive about this hotel....needs some desperate updating!

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 3 October 2023

    5.0
    Had a roof over our head for $250. Nothing clean, pool was dirty and not safe. The breakfast was very odd. Boiled eggs w
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Filthy Breakfast was weird, dirty and not good.

    Location

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 28 September 2023

    7.0
    The staff was very nice, the location was gorgeous. Couldn’t really see the bridge but that’s okay
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    No parking. After a long day and a torn acl I could t park anywhere near my room, even with the handicap sticker I had.

    The location and price.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 25 September 2023

    5.0
    It was very inconvenient in many ways. Unless you are in good physical condition, don"t stay here!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Queen Room with Two Queen Beds - Lake View
    • Stayed 5 nights

    Wierd thing: there was no COLD water! If you wanted to rinse your mouth after brushing teeth or just have a drink of cold water the best you could get was lukewarm water. Also, if you flush the toilet 2 or 3 times in a row (so the toilet would not get plugged up)... the water was HOT in the bowl. STRANGE!!! The air conditioning didn"t work very well. It was set to come on automatically, but didn't come back on. It got hot during the night. Got up a couple of times during the night to turn the temperature down. We were excited to have a couch and 2 arm chairs, but none of them faced the tv. The tv was in an armoire across from the beds. We brought our lawn chairs up and set them between the beds to watch tv. The tv itself didn't work too well. The first night the only channel that came in was the weather channel. Next day after fiddling around with it we finally got some different channels. The beds were comfortable enough, but the sheets kept coming off. The bottom sheet was not fitted and the mattress pad kept coming off too. We remade the beds every day! We did have a small closet with a bi-fold door which we could barely open. The track that it was supposed to slide on needed to be lubed and the one small handle it had was loose and about to fall off. My husband did go to the breakfast buffet (which had the same food everyday) and the food was cold! The pop machine and ice machine were definitely not convenient and there was not an elevator to bring up the luggage either!

    Room was large with 2 queen size beds, had a couch and 2 arm chairs. Had a nice balcony facing the beach and lake.. The sunrise was bright and beautiful. The beach had lounge chairs provided for the guests.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 25 September 2023

    5.0
    It was a good price and close to the expressway/highway.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 2 nights

    I noticed a big spider webb with a spider in the middle right by the light fixture next to the entry door as we were trying to open the door.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 24 September 2023

    6.0
    Just OK
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Towels were rough, the front desk woman was rude. We didn't realize that the rooms were located elsewhere. Breakfast stopped at 9 instead of 10 like every other place.

    Room was nice, location was good & cost was fair

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 21 September 2023

    7.0
    Ok place.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Queen Room with Two Queen Beds - Lake View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The rooms are dated with peeling wallpaper. The carpet looks original with tons of stains. Most likely would not stay there again.

    Location

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 18 September 2023

    7.0
    It covered our needs and was pretty comfortable.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Having to go upstairs in a separate building for breakfast.

    The view and access to the beach are nice.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 16 September 2023

    5.0
    Online photos and descriptions wildly inaccurate.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room with Spa Bath
    • Stayed 7 nights

    The entire facility is clearly in need of remodel. Our room was cramped, carpet ripped, screen door broken and generally run down. Breakfast buffer was served from 7 to 9 am. Toasters didn’t work. None of the exercise equipment was working. The washer and dryer were both broken.

    Staff was wonderful. Sadly they have to deal with a very dated and poorly maintained property. Clearly trying their best. The hotel is within an easy walk to the Island Ferry.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 15 September 2023

    5.0
    We did like booking the room thru booking.com. Hassle free.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Cleanliness of certain areas was needed, carpets were extremely dirty on stairs and in the rooms. Needs to be updated in most areas.

    Staff at the front desk were very professional, location was a plus.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 12 September 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Lack of convenient outlets for charging. Outdated furniture

    Great location

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 11 September 2023

    6.0
    Adequate motel with easy ferry access.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    No elevator and breakfast on 2 nd floor. Refrig froze our soda which exploded during night and then we cleaned up. HORRIBLE internet service. Goes in and out every minute!!!

    Close to ferry

    Stayed in September 2023

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