For visitors wanting to spend the night on Mackinac Island, the most common question I am asked is “Where to Stay on Mackinac Island?” There are many different options for lodging from the “all inclusive” Grand Hotel to single bedrooms without a view.
When I set out to create this page, I decided not to review any of the hotels on Mackinac Island. Many other websites offer reviews which are easy to find. What I wanted to do is provide all of the information about visiting Mackinac Island in one place where potential visitors could quickly find it. You can use the menu below to jump to each hotel’s section.
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Grand Hotel
Location: Cadotte Street on a bluff overlooking Lake Huron
Why the Grand: The Grand Hotel is the most famous hotel on Mackinac Island. It is an all-inclusive resort which was featured in the movie Somewhere in Time. Guests get VIP treatment throughout their entire stay, including being picked up by a special carriage upon arriving at Mackinac Island.
2024 Opening Date: April 26 2024 Closing Date: October 27
Cost:$249-$2500+ Per Room
Important Information: The Grand Hotel has a dress code after 6:30 pm. All meals are included with each nightly rate.
Room Rates:All per person rates are based on double occupancy
Interior Without a View – $249 – $ 1000+ Per Room
Deluxe with View – $419 – $2500+ Per Room
The Grand Hotel features many additional specialty rooms at much more expensive rates.
Location: Main Street next to Fort Street and Star Line Dock 1
Why the Chippewa Hotel:The 116 year old Chippewa Hotel offers a fantastic view of the Star Line’s Dock 1 as well as Main Street. The famous Pink Pony restaurant is located inside the Chippewa Hotel.
2024 Opening Date: May 3 2024 Closing Date: October 26
Location: Center of Main Street across from Shepler’s Dock (Waterfront Buildings next to Shepler’s Dock)
Why the Bicycle Street Inn and Suites: The Bicycle Street Inn and Suites features 84 guest rooms split between the main building and two waterfront buildings. Each room has a 43 inch flat screen TV and a walk-in glass shower.
2024 Opening Date: April 26 2024 Closing Date: October 26
Cost: $189 – 1000+
Room Rates:
Main Building – $189 – $539
Waterfront North – $299-$1000+
Waterfront South – $299-$1000+
For Bicycle Street Inn and Suites Reservations: CLICK HERE
Mission Point Resort
Location: Far east end of the Main Street area
Why Mission Point Resort: Mission Point Resort is located away from the noise of Main Street on the “sunrise side” of Mackinac Island. The resort has over 18 acres of water front grounds up against Lake Huron.
2024 Opening Date: April 26 2024 Closing Date: October 26
Location: East end of Main Street next to Marquette Park
Why the Island House Hotel: The Island House is Mackinac Island’s oldest hotel and one of the few hotels on Mackinac Island with an indoor pool.
2024 Opening Date: May 3 2024 Closing Date: October 29
Cost: Not Posted on Website
Room Rates:
Room rates are not posted on website. The Island House offers Deluxe Queen/King Rooms, King Suites, View Suites, and more. There are lots of add ons available to the basic room rate.
When I did a sample search most deluxe rooms were in the $300+ range and suites were in the $500+ range.
Location: East end of Main Street near St. Anne’s Church
Why the Inn on Mackinac: The Inn on Mackinac was built in 1867, and despite renovations and modernizations, has much of the same historic charm today as it did then.
2024 Opening Date: May 9 2024 Closing Date: October 29
Location: East end of Main Street next to St. Anne’s Church
Why the Harbour View Inn: Once owned by Madame Magdelaine LaFramboise, a successful 19th century fur trader, the Harbour View Inn consists of many different room options in four unique buildings. All accommodations offer views of the magnificent harbor, exquisitely manicured courtyard, or nearby historic buildings.
2024 Opening Date: May 9 2024 Closing Date: October 27
Location: Center of Main Street just east of Shepler’s Docks
Why the Main Street Inn:The Main Street Inn has the perfect location as it is in the center of Downtown Mackinac Island on Main Street. Limited to just 18 rooms the Main Street Inn has a communal common area that includes a pool table.
2024 Opening Date: May 3 2024 Closing Date: October 26
Location: West end of Main Street next to Windermere Point
Why the Hotel Iroquois: Located on the water, just East of the Mackinac Boardwalk, Hotel Iroquois has won multiple awards including being the best small hotel in the world and ranking in the top 10 best hotels in the Midwest.
2024 Opening Date: May 9 2024 Closing Date: October 27
Location: West end of Main Street across from Windermere Point
Why the Windermere:The Windermere is owned by Mackinac Island’s Doud Family and has been family run since 1904. Originally a summer residence, the Windermere offers spectacular views of the Straits Area.
2024 Opening Date: May 10 2024 Closing Date: October 15
Location: West end of Main Street across from Star Line Dock 2
Why the Lake View Hotel: The Lake View Hotel provides an excellent location as it is located on Main Street right across from where the ferry boats arrive. The hotel is in its third century of operation, and is the oldest continuously operated hotel on Mackinac Island.
2024 Opening Date: May 21 2024 Closing Date: Mid-October
Location: On Market Street in between the Post Office and Town Hall
Why the Lilac House Bed and Breakfast:One of the most beautiful buildings on Mackinac Island, the Lilac House offers a Victorian ambiance in an all adult setting.
2024 Opening Date: May 10 2024 Closing Date: Unknown
Important Information:Children and Infants are Not Allowed
Cost: $125-$400
Room Rates:
Double Occupancy Room – $125-$400
Note: Some Rooms have Shared Bathrooms
For Lilac House Bed and Breakfast Reservations: (906) 847-3708
The Inn at Stonecliffe
Location: Stonecliffe Area of the West Bluffs
Why the Inn at Stonecliffe: The Inn at Stonecliffe is the most isolated hotel on Mackinac Island. Its location in the West Bluffs provides visitors with spectacular views of the Straits of Mackinac.
2024 Opening Date: June 17 2024 Closing Date: October 27
The Inn at Stonecliffe will reopen June 17 following two years of renovations
Location: On Market Street behind the Murray Hotel
Why the Mackinac House: The Mackinac House is located one block from Main Street on peaceful Market Street. Eat your breakfast on their famous large front porch and watch the horses clip-clop by.
2024 Opening Date: May 3 2024 Closing Date: October 27
Location: Market Street behind Cindy’s Riding Stables
Why the Metivier Inn: The Metivier family has been on Mackinac Island since the mid 1800’s. Their peaceful bed and breakfast has been welcoming guests for over 30 years.
2024 Opening Date: April 28 2024 Closing Date: October 27
Location: On Main Street across from Shepler’s Dock
Why the Pontiac Lodge: The Pontiac Lodge is located in the heart of Main Street and features 11 different rooms. It is one of the few hotels that is open-year.
2024 Opening Date: Open Year-Round 2024 Closing Date: Open Year-Round
Location: Market Street in front of Mackinac Island Medical Center
Why the Cloghaun Inn: The Cloghuan Inn is one of the oldest Victorian homes on Mackinac Island and one of the oldest Bed and Breakfasts in the State of Michigan.
2024 Opening Date: May 10 2024 Closing Date: October 27
Location: Main Street near Mackinac Island Bible Church
Why the Jacob Wendall House: The Jacob Wendall House was build during the Federal Colonial Era and features four bedrooms. This property used to be known as Bay Cottage.
2024 Opening Date: May 1 2024 Closing Date: Unknown
Location: Located just past Mission Point Resort on Lake Shore Drive (Main Street).
Why Small Point Bed and Breakfast: Small Point Bed and Breakfast is located at the eastern turn on M-185. At Small Point Bed and Breakfast everyone is treated like family.
2024 Opening Date: May 20 2024 Closing Date: October 27
Winter Season 2024 – December 2 through February 12
Cost: $200-$260
Room Rates:
8 Different Themed Rooms – $200-$260
Each Additional Adult – $30
Fall Rates – $175
For Small Point Bed and Breakfast Reservations – Click HERE
Pine Cottage
Location: Located on Bogan Lane behind the Inn at Mackinac
Why Pine Cottage: Pine Cottage is tucked along Bogan Lane just steps from Main Street. This unique Victorian Farmhouse features 14 guest rooms.
2024 Opening Date: May 3 2024 Closing Date: October 28
Location: Above Kingston Kitchen between Market Street and Main Street
Why the Village Inn Suites: The Village Inn Suites is one of Mackinac Island’s smallest hotels with only two rooms. The Village Inn is open year round.
2024 Opening Date: Open Year Round 2024 Closing Date: Open Year Round
Why Sunset Condos: Sunset Condos are located in Stonecliffe on Mackinac Island’s West Bluffs. The four condominiums are isolated from the bustle of the tourist area of Mackinac Island.
2024 Opening Date: May 10 2024 Closing Date: Late October