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Island House Hotel

3.5 star property

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Lobby
Indoor pool, open 9:00 AM to 11:00 PM, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
Exterior

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Hot Tub
  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast available

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6966 Main Street, Mackinac Island, MI, 49757
  • Mackinac Island Tourism Bureau
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • The Original Mackinac Island Butterfly House & Insect World
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Fort Mackinac
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Mackinac Island, MI (MCD)
    ‪32 min walk‬

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Harbor View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)
  • 161 sq ft
  • Harbor view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Traditional Room, 1 Queen Bed | 1 bedroom, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Traditional Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(8 reviews)
  • 190 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Harbor View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 300 sq ft
  • Harbor view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms | 1 bedroom, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 8
  • 1 King Bed, 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds, Harbor View | 1 bedroom, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds, Harbor View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 200 sq ft
  • Harbor view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Premium Room, 2 Queen Beds, Harbor View

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • 360 sq ft
  • Harbor view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Traditional Room, 2 Queen Beds | 1 bedroom, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Traditional Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)
  • 220 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Deluxe Suite, 1 Bedroom | Living area | TV

Deluxe Suite, 1 Bedroom

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Partial lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Economy Room, 1 Queen Bed (Stairs Only, Smallest Room, Dormered) | 1 bedroom, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Economy Room, 1 Queen Bed (Stairs Only, Smallest Room, Dormered)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • 140 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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1 bedroom, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Traditional Room, 2 Double Beds

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)
  • 230 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed, Harbor View | 1 bedroom, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed, Harbor View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 160 sq ft
  • Harbor view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Traditional Room, 1 King Bed | 1 bedroom, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Traditional Room, 1 King Bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(24 reviews)
  • 220 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium Suite, 1 Bedroom, Harbor View | 1 bedroom, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Premium Suite, 1 Bedroom, Harbor View

  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds | 1 bedroom, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 279 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About this property

Island House Hotel

3.5-star Mackinac Island hotel steps from Richard & Jane Manoogian Mackinac Art Museum
This smoke-free hotel features 2 restaurants, an indoor pool, and 2 bars/lounges. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, a snack bar/deli, a hot tub, and a 24-hour front desk are onsite. Housekeeping is available on request.
Island House Hotel offers 94 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered on request and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

An indoor pool and a hot tub are on site.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Island House Hotel features an indoor pool and a hot tub. Dining is available at one of the hotel's 2 restaurants. The property also offers a snack bar/deli. Guests can unwind with a drink at one of the hotel's 2 bars/lounges. Wireless Internet access is complimentary.

This Victorian hotel also offers a terrace, gift shops/newsstands, and a garden.

Island House Hotel is a smoke-free property.

Full breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 8 AM and 10 AM.
1852 Grill Room - Overlooking the ocean, this restaurant specializes in American cuisine and serves breakfast and dinner. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). A children's menu is available. Reservations are required.
Ice House BBQ - This poolside restaurant specializes in barbecue and serves lunch and dinner. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). A children's menu is available. Happy hour is offered. Open daily.

Awards and affiliations

The property is a member of Historic Hotels of America.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: USD 28.50 for adults and USD 17.10 for children
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • 2 restaurants
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • 1852 Grill Room
  • Ice House BBQ

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Hot tub
  • Indoor pool

Family friendly

  • Indoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Proposal/romance packages

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In a state park
  • On a lake
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator (41 inch wide door)
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 4 floors
  • Built in 1852
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoke-free property
  • Victorian architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: midnight

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Guests must contact the property for discounted ferry transportation tickets from Mackinaw City or St. Ignace docks to Mackinac Island.

Renovations and closures

This property is closed from October 20 2024 to May 1 2025 (dates subject to change).
The property is closed between October 21 and May 2.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals welcome)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately USD 28.50 for adults and USD 17.10 for children

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 11:00 PM

Property is also known as

Island House
Island House Hotel
Island House Hotel Mackinac Island
Island House Mackinac Island
Island Hotel Mackinac
Island House Hotel Hotel
Island House Hotel Mackinac Island
Island House Hotel Hotel Mackinac Island

Island House Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 709 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 202 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 61 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 19 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 14 out of 1005 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Janet

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful facility
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

Renee

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Danielle, Dearborn

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved our stay and can’t wait to go back again. Everything was perfect.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Renet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice just a little bit out of the mix of thing. Great pool and hot tub. Like the out door fires at night. The porch was also very nice to sit and watch the people and water
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The only issue we had any problem with is the elevator doesn’t go to the 4 th floor so we had to carry our luggage down which was challenging.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Rosemary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Why did I say good overall when giving other areas 5 stars.? It is in an excellent location and the staff were fabuous. The grounds are beautiful! It's just that for this much $ per room, the amemities (towels, bath products, glassware (not), room temp control) are not 5 star. The restaurant server was excelent but don't bother paying for the keylime tart. Did like the coffee in the morning and the fudge at night.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Melanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice place, not sure I would come back.
The hotel is historic and lovely with a great location. The porch and firepits were great. The lobby is warm and welcoming. The room was small but clean but it was VERY loud. The first night, kids playing in the hallways, knocking on doors til after 2am when i called and asked to please help us and then at 7am, we were awakened by the cleaning staff slamming into our door making their way to other rooms yesterday, today shampooing carpets. If you would like to sleep in or get some rest on your getaway, this is not the place to stay. The front desk was apologetic but I feel like 7am is too early to be waking guests. (obviously they did not cause the kids to run around, they did help when I called) It is a pricey stay for so little quiet.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Comfort, Convenience & Quality
Our Island House stay was perfect! The location couldn’t be better…within walking distance of shops, restaurants & state park hiking trails. The hotel also had the best prices in town for bike rental & Casey, who rents the hotel’s bikes was friendly & accommodating! The 1852 Grill Room had the absolute best prime rib we’ve ever tasted!! All in all we would highly recommend The Island House Hotel.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Jenny

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location, beautiful views!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

cathy

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great location, close to town. The staff was pleasent and very friendly. This is a great place to stay while on the island.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dianne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

Austin

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Not Worth the Price - Needs Major Updates Despite Recent Renovations I recently stayed at the Island House Hotel on Mackinac Island and was disappointed with my experience. The hotel was renovated in 2021, but it seems they cut corners and didn’t fully remodel. Although the staff was incredibly friendly and tried to make my stay better with a room upgrade, the facilities themselves need significant improvement. The bed in my room was extremely uncomfortable, squeaky, and seemed very old—like it hadn’t been updated.The linens were stained, and the outdated bathtub was in need of a refresh. While I appreciated the 24/7 water and coffee in the lobby and the kindness of the staff, it didn’t make up for the noisy environment and lack of in-room phones, which made it difficult to contact the front desk about issues. Overall, although the staff was wonderful, the hotel doesn’t justify its price without more thorough upgrades. I wouldn’t recommend staying here until they address these issues.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Gwynn

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I really liked that it was one of the hotels that took the luggage from the ferry without us having to make special arrangements. I didn't give it 5 stars because of a couple of things. They closed one of the restaurants for the season so that limited dining options. And 2, the bathroom. I've stayed in historic old hotels before, and even the most basic room had a beautiful, functional bathroom. This room had a tiny and very cheap bathroom. The tub/shower was one of the one piece, molded plastic things. Very tacky. There was no slip protection in the tub and I almost slipped and fell in the tub a number of times. The room was so small that the door(opening inwards) almost touched the front of the toilet. We had to straddle the toilet to open the door. The toilet paper was so cheap we were raw by the end of our stay. The sink area (which was in the bedroom area( was tiny and very close to the bed, making it intrusive to use when someone was sleeping the bed. And finally there were only wood blinds on the window. No curtains or shade. Very bad if you were up late because we were awakened at the crack of dawn. The staff at this hotel was absolutely amazing. Everyone we interacted with from the front desk to the restaurant was friendly, helpful, and gave excellent service. For the price they really need to work on those bathrooms.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ernest

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We love the beautiful historic feel to this hotel. It is welcoming and homey while feeling updated. Love the fall, Halloween decorations!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brady, Sallisaw

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spectacular view and garden. Employees were helpful and friendly. Room was cozy and clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Kelly

Liked: Amenities
Overpriced because of location. Room was very small but clean,
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ernie

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice and great staff
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paula

Loved the fire pits! Wish the hot tub was open later. Only thing lacking was a private balcony for my husband to sit on and have his morning coffee.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

Bradley A

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location Room and amenities are no better than staying at a Days Inn
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Christine

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024