The Best Hotels for First Time Visitors in Mackinac Island

Where to Stay if You've Never Been to Mackinac Island

Visiting Mackinac Island, Michigan for the first time can be an exciting, yet overwhelming experience. With so many incredible hotels to choose from, it can be difficult to know where to stay. If you're deciding where to stay for your first visit to Mackinac Island, we've compiled a list of the best hotels for first time visitors. We analyzed all of the hotels in Mackinac Island based on price, location, amenities, guest ratings, and more to determine which would be the ideal places to stay for first timers. Whether you're here for just a few days or longer, these hotels offer the perfect combination of amenities, location, and price. For those visiting Mackinac Island for the first time, it's important to choose a hotel in a safe and convenient area to make the most of your first visit. You'll want to be close to the activities, shopping, and dining options, of course. When looking for hotels, consider the amenities they offer. Some hotels may have a fitness center, a bar or restaurant, a pool, or even a spa. All of these features can add to your overall enjoyment if you've never been to Mackinac Island before. Also, guest ratings and reviews are also important to consider when choosing a hotel. Whether you're visiting Mackinac Island for the first time, or you're a seasoned traveler, the best hotels in Mackinac Island for first-timers offer the perfect combination of comfort, convenience, and affordability. So, here's our list of suggestions for your next trip.

(Prices are listed in U.S. Dollars.)

Mission Point Resort

3-star Resort with prices starting at $391 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Visit to Mackinac Island
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

Located at One Lakeshore Drive P.O. Box 430, Mission Point Resort has great rooms from $391 (before taxes). It offers an outdoor pool, a fitness center, outdoor tennis, child care, and pet-friendly rooms. It has a terrific 8.80 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. Only 0.6 miles from the city center, first time visitors will especially love a game room, a spa, bicycle rental, air-conditioning, and a 24-hour desk at this relaxing hotel. Make sure to set aside some time for swimming in the pool, too.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Spa
More Great Amenities
  • Fitness center
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Pets allowed
  • Game room
  • Bicycle rental


Island House Hotel Mackinac Island

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $528 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Good Stay for Your First Trip
  • Heated pool

A great place to stay is Island House Hotel Mackinac Island which has nice rooms starting at $528. Offering a restaurant, a bar, a hot tub, an indoor pool, and horse riding, it also has a great guest rating of 8.40 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at 6966 Main Street. This convenient hotel is also nice because it offers bicycle rental, family rooms, a heated pool, air-conditioning, and a 24-hour desk which visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 0.2 miles from the city center. Everyone loves a nice indoor pool, and the one here does not disappoint!

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Indoor pool
  • Horse riding
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hot tub
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Luxury


Murray Hotel Mackinac Island

2-star Hotel with prices starting at $303 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Time in Mackinac Island
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for first time trip hotels.
  • Family-Friendly
  • Pool

We found Murray Hotel Mackinac Island to be a great place to stay, and the price starts at $303. We loved that is has a pool, a restaurant, hiking, golf, and city views, and it also has a terrific guest rating of 8.30 out of 10 from previous guests. It's located at 7260 Main St. You'll also find a hot tub, horse riding, mini-golf, family rooms, and a multi-lingual staff which travelers will love. And this fun hotel is just 0.1 miles from the center of town. We love relaxing in a hot tub after a long day, and the one here is really nice. It's a great value, too, because it's less than the average price for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Pool
  • Horse riding
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Hiking
  • Hot tub
  • Family rooms


Lake View Hotel

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $295 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for First-Timers
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • Heated pool

With terrific rooms from $295, Lake View Hotel, at 1 Main Street provides a restaurant, a bar, breakfast, hiking, and golf. Its terrific guest rating is 8.30 out of 10 from previous guests staying here. New visitors will really like this amazing hotel which also offers a hot tub, an indoor pool, horse riding, fishing, and a heated pool. It's located just 0 miles from the city center, too. Unwinding at the restaurant after sightseeing is a nice way to end the day. It's a great value, as the price is less than the average for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Breakfast included
  • Indoor pool
  • Horse riding
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Hot tub
  • Fishing
  • Heated pool


Harbour View Inn

Bed & Breakfast with prices starting at $354 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Best Places to Stay for a First Visit to Mackinac Island
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Family-Friendly

Harbour View Inn has a great guest rating of 8.80 out of 10, and offers a casino, breakfast, golf, a free breakfast, and bicycle rental. The great rooms here start at $354 before taxes and depending on the season. It can be found at P.O. Box 1207. Furthermore, it also offers fishing, family rooms, air-conditioning, wedding services, and balconies, which is nice for first time visitors. Just 0.3 miles from the city center, this fantastic hotel is a terrific choice. We found the price of this hotel to be a great value because the price is less than average for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Breakfast included
  • Free breakfast
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Casino
  • Bicycle rental
  • Fishing
  • Family rooms


Also, take a look at the First Time Trip hotels in nearby destinations: Sault Ste Marie, Saint Ignace, Petoskey, and Sault Ste. Marie.

How much do hotels for first-time visitors cost in Mackinac Island?

Mackinac Island Average First Time Trip Hotel Price
$374

Visitors will find a large range of terrific first time trip hotel choices when planning a visit to Mackinac Island, Michigan. The price of these first time trip hotels can vary according to location, type, and amenities. The average first time trip hotel price in Mackinac Island, Michigan based on data from 5 hotels is an affordable $374. If you're interested in more information about hotels here, see our guide to hotel prices in Mackinac Island.

The average prices of our suggested first time trip hotels by star rating:

  • 3-star hotels: $392
  • 2-star hotels: $303


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