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The Best Hotels for First Time Visitors in Mackinaw City

Where to Stay on Your First Trip to Mackinaw City

Visiting Mackinaw City, 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 Mackinaw City, we've compiled a list of the best hotels for first time visitors. We analyzed all of the hotels in Mackinaw City 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 Mackinaw City 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 Mackinaw City before. Also, guest ratings and reviews are also important to consider when choosing a hotel. Whether you're visiting Mackinaw City for the first time, or you're a seasoned traveler, the best hotels in Mackinaw City 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.)

Court Plaza Inn & Suites of Mackinaw

2-star Hotel with prices starting at $70 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Time in Mackinaw City
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 2-star hotels.
  • Heated pool
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Located at 202 East Central Avenue, Court Plaza Inn & Suites of Mackinaw has great rooms from $70 (before taxes). It offers golf, city views, a hot tub, an indoor pool, and free parking. It has a terrific 8.00 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. Only 0.2 miles from the city center, first time visitors will especially love mini-golf, laundry facilities, a heated pool, a tour desk, and air-conditioning at this relaxing hotel. It's always nice having a heated pool to relax in. The price of this hotel is less than average for first time trip hotels, which makes it a great value.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Indoor pool
  • Airport shuttle
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  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Heated pool
  • Refrigerator
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American Boutique Inn - Lakeview

Motel with prices starting at $114 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for First-Timers
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for first time trip hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Family-Friendly
  • Heated pool
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A great place to stay is American Boutique Inn - Lakeview which has nice rooms starting at $114. Offering an outdoor pool, skiing, a casino, hiking, and golf, it also has a great guest rating of 8.60 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at 517 North Huron Avenue. This convenient hotel is also nice because it offers free parking, horse riding, a heated pool, a private pool, and air-conditioning which visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 0.2 miles from the city center. Everyone loves a nice pool, and you won't be disappointed with this one. It's also less than the average price for first time trip hotels, so it's a great value.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Skiing
  • Horse riding
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Casino
  • Hiking
  • Free parking
  • Heated pool
  • Private pool
  • Refrigerator
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Parkside Inn Bridgeview

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $92 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Best Places to Stay for a First Visit to Mackinaw City
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • Heated pool
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We found Parkside Inn Bridgeview to be a great place to stay, and the price starts at $92. We loved that is has a casino, a hot tub, a game room, a spa, and an indoor pool, and it also has a terrific guest rating of 8.30 out of 10 from previous guests. It's located at 771 N. Huron. You'll also find free parking, a pool table, laundry facilities, family rooms, and a heated pool which travelers will love. And this fun hotel is just 0.2 miles from the center of town. Everyone loves a good hot tub, and this one 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
  • Spa
  • Indoor pool
  • Airport shuttle
More Great Amenities
  • Casino
  • Hot tub
  • Game room
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Refrigerator
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Baymont by Wyndham Mackinaw City

2-star Hotel with prices starting at $134 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect Hotel to Make the Most of Your First Visit
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Heated pool
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With terrific rooms from $134, Baymont by Wyndham Mackinaw City, at 109 South Nicolet Street provides a fitness center, a hot tub, an indoor pool, free parking, and laundry facilities. Its terrific guest rating is 8.90 out of 10 from previous guests staying here. New visitors will really like this amazing hotel which also offers bicycle rental, a heated pool, air-conditioning, a 24-hour desk, and a microwave. It's located just 0.3 miles from the city center, too. The indoor pool at this hotel is very nice, and is a great place to unwind and relax on your trip.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Indoor pool
More Great Amenities
  • Fitness center
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Heated pool
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
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Riviera Motel

Motel with prices starting at $113 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Great Hotel for First Time Visitors
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for first time trip hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Heated pool
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Riviera Motel has a great guest rating of 8.80 out of 10, and offers an outdoor pool, room service, free parking, family rooms, and a heated pool. The great rooms here start at $113 before taxes and depending on the season. It can be found at 520 North Huron Avenue. Furthermore, it also offers a private pool, a tour desk, air-conditioning, a refrigerator, and private parking, which is nice for first time visitors. Just 0.2 miles from the city center, this fantastic hotel is a terrific choice. We love the convenience of room service, and it's really nice here. 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
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
More Great Amenities
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Private pool
  • Refrigerator
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Holiday Inn Express Mackinaw City By IHG

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $183 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Visit to Mackinaw City
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Heated pool
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The great guest rating of Holiday Inn Express Mackinaw City By IHG is 8.70 out of 10. This place has a fitness center, hiking, a hot tub, an indoor pool, and free parking. Prices for the terrific rooms are from $183, and it's located at 364 Louvigny Drive. We also love the laundry facilities, family rooms, a heated pool, tennis, and air-conditioning which are great for visitors. And since it's just 0.3 miles from the center of the town, the location is great, too.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Indoor pool
More Great Amenities
  • Fitness center
  • Hiking
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Tennis
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
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Lighthouse View Motel

Motel with prices starting at $99 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Good Stay for Your First Trip
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 2-star hotels.
  • Heated pool
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A cool place is Lighthouse View Motel because it has great rooms that start at $99. It has a hot tub, an indoor pool, free parking, bicycle rental, and family rooms, it also earned a great guest rating of 8.50 out of 10 from people who have stayed here before. It's found at 699 North Huron Avenue. Only 0.2 miles from the city center, travelers will especially love a heated pool, air-conditioning, a microwave, and a refrigerator at this convenient hotel. It's also less than the average price for first time trip hotels, so it's a great value.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Indoor pool
More Great Amenities
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
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Also, take a look at the first time trip hotels in nearby destinations: Mackinaw City, Saint Ignace, Gaylord, and Sault Ste Marie.

For more terrific hotel ideas in Mackinaw City, make sure you also see Best Hotels for First Time Visitors in Mackinaw City.


How much do hotels for first-time visitors cost in Mackinaw City?

Mackinaw City Average First Time Trip Hotel Price
$115

Visitors will find a large range of terrific first time trip hotel choices when planning a visit to Mackinaw City, 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 Mackinaw City, Michigan based on data from 7 hotels is an affordable $115. If you're interested in more information about hotels here, see our guide to hotel prices in Mackinaw City.

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

  • 3-star hotels: $138
  • 2-star hotels: $106


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