Best Western Plus Dockside Waterfront Inn

2.5 star property

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Balcony view
Beach
Exterior
Lobby sitting area
Interior entrance

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Hot Tub
  • Gym
  • Breakfast included
  • Pool
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry

Explore the area

Map
505 S Huron Ave, Mackinaw City, MI, 49701
  • Animal Tracks Adventure Golf
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Mackinaw Manor Haunted Mansion
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Spy Quest Laser Maze
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional)
    ‪20 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Courtyard Area

  • 312 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub, Courtyard Area

  • 312 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Courtyard Area

  • 312 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Lakeside

  • 312 sq ft
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Lakeside (with Sofabed)

  • 400 sq ft
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub, Lakeside

  • 324 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Lakeside (with Sofabed)

  • 500 sq ft
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Lakeside (with Sofabed)

  • 312 sq ft
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Poolside

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Poolside

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Suite, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking, Lakeside (with Sofabed)

  • 500 sq ft
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 8
  • 3 Queen Beds

Suite, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking, Courtyard Area (with Sofabed)

  • Sleeps 9
  • 4 Queen Beds

Suite, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking, Lakeside

  • 477 sq ft
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Queen Beds

Suite, 1 Twin Bed, Accessible, Poolside (with Sofabed)

  • 500 sq ft
  • Sleeps 9
  • 1 Twin Bed

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About this property

Best Western Plus Dockside Waterfront Inn

Mackinaw City hotel walkable to Lake Huron
Guests of this beach hotel will appreciate convenient onsite amenities such as a hot tub and a fitness center.
Best Western Plus Dockside Waterfront Inn offers 114 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Premium cable television is provided. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided daily.

An indoor pool and a hot tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a fitness center.

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

In addition to an indoor pool, Best Western Plus Dockside Waterfront Inn provides a hot tub and a fitness center. Public areas are equipped with complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-related amenities consist of a business center and a meeting room. Guests can enjoy a complimentary breakfast each morning. This beach hotel also offers a terrace, a vending machine, and multilingual staff. Complimentary self parking is available on site. Guests can use the outdoor pool at a partner property.

Best Western Plus Dockside Waterfront Inn is a smoke-free property.

A complimentary full breakfast is served each morning between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Indoor pool
  • Outdoor pool (guest access)
  • Spa tub

Family friendly

  • Access to nearby outdoor pool
  • Crib (surcharge)
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business center
  • Conference space
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • 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
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 4 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Crib (surcharge)
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

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 available for USD 15.0 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are available for USD 10.0 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Crib (infant bed) fee: USD 10.0 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 15.0 per night

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
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and window guards
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of We Care Clean (Best Western)

We should mention

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

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Best Western Plus Dockside Waterfront Inn Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 375 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 326 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 163 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 81 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 58 out of 1003 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The property was nice, but maybe could use some updating.

10/10 Excellent

Kathy

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nice place to stay.
I enjoyed the room, clean which is super important to me.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alyssa

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Jennifer

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I reserved a room by the pool. When I checked in the guy said he “ upgraded” us to a lake side room. So we had to walk across the parking lot to get to the pool and back. It’s November so it was cold. Wish I would have said something. I will next time for sure.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Arthur

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
fine
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Shane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Water in hot tub came out yellow.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Mohammed

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Jennifer

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Very outdated ave the breakfast was old
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Phil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place. Good location. I got a good price, perhaps because it was off season.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jaclyn

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Booked a King, however the rooms with king beds were being remodeled. We were upgraded to a suite, which was very nice! The view from the balcony overlooking the water was beautiful and peaceful! The front desk staff were very nice and Samone in housekeeping was wonderful! The water pressure in the shower was perfect and the water was hot! The beds were comfortable and the rooms were nice and warm since it is November. We will definitely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Denise

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

brandis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a beautiful hotel right next to the water. Wonderful amenities and breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Silas

Traveled with family and small children
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The wall paper was peeling and rooms were dated.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

James, Zeeland

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

William

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Clean, but poor climate control
Clean, comfy beds, great view of Lake Huron, decent hot breakfast with wide variety. Our biggest complaint is poor climate control. Rooms are long, with heating/cooling unit on one end and bathroom on the other. Since there is no ducted air movement, the heat had to flow across the room through the open bathroom door to keep it warm. Even worse, our heater started to howl and clunk after midnight, so I lost a lot of sleep, making my next day less pleasant. Also, we had to walk quite far along outside hallways during a chilly autumn night to get to our room. Finally, although the rooms were clean and the beds were comfy, the exterior could use a little cosmetic maintenance.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wayne

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Ashley

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Staff & service
I arrived around 6pm. I guess it wasn't too late. But the staff at the desk was not friendly. I didn't feel welcome! Also, the room was too dark!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Sara

Traveled with group
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort
Overall the stay was just ehh.
Was an ok hotel that had a nice view but when I was sitting on the balcony all I could smell was other customers smoking their marijuana. The beds were hard. Breakfast location was in an inconvenient location. You had to take outside stairs in the elements to get there. The selection of food for breakfast was good with a few hot items. Overall the stay was just ehh.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Sue Kazmierczak

Traveled with group
On the water. Beautiful site
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024