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Best Western Plus Dockside Waterfront Inn

2.5 star property

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Balcony view
Indoor pool
Lobby sitting area
Interior entrance
Exterior

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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505 S Huron Ave, Mackinaw City, MI, 49701
  • Place, Mackinaw Manor Haunted Mansion
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Mackinaw City Dock
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Mackinaw City Ferry Terminal
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Airport, Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional)
    ‪22 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Lakeside

Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, cots/infant beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Lakeside

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(54 reviews)
  • 29 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Courtyard Area

Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, cots/infant beds

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

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(48 reviews)
  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Lakeside (with Sofabed)

Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, cots/infant beds

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

7.8 out of 10
Good
(16 reviews)
  • 37 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Lakeside (with Sofabed)

Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, cots/infant beds

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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 46 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub, Lakeside

7.4 out of 10
Good
(8 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 29 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub, Courtyard Area

Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, cots/infant beds

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

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(19 reviews)
  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Courtyard Area

Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, cots/infant beds

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

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Suite, 1 Single Bed, Accessible, Poolside (with Sofabed)

Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, cots/infant beds

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

  • 46 sq m
  • Sleeps 9
  • 1 Single Bed

View all photos for Suite, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking, Lakeside

Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, cots/infant beds

Suite, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking, Lakeside

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)
  • 44 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Queen Beds

View all photos for Suite, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking, Lakeside (with Sofabed)

Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, cots/infant beds

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 46 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 8
  • 3 Queen Beds

Courtyard King Room with Jacuzzi

  • Sleeps 2

Courtyard Four Queen Suite

  • Sleeps 9

Lake Front Two Queen Room with Sofabed

  • Sleeps 6

Poolside Mobility Accessible Four Queen Suite

  • Sleeps 9

Poolside Mobility Accessible King Room

  • Sleeps 2

Lake Front Three Queen Suite with Sofabed

  • Sleeps 8

Lake Front Three Queen Suite

  • Sleeps 6

Lake Front Two Queen Suite

  • Sleeps 6

View all photos for Lake Front King Room

Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, cots/infant beds

Lake Front King Room

  • Sleeps 4

Lake Front King Room with Jacuzzi

  • Sleeps 2

Lake Front Two Queen Room

  • Sleeps 4

View all photos for Suite, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking, Courtyard Area (with Sofabed)

Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, cots/infant beds

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

  • Sleeps 9
  • 4 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Poolside

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Poolside

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Accessible-2 Queen, Mobility Accessible, Communication Accessible, Bathtub, Pool Side, Wifi, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 4

Courtyard Two Queen Room

  • Sleeps 4

Courtyard King Room

  • Sleeps 2

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About the area

Mackinaw City

With a stay at Best Western Plus Dockside Waterfront Inn in Mackinaw City, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Lake Michigan and Animal Tracks Adventure Golf. .This beach hotel is 13.9 mi (22.4 km) from The Jewel at the Grand Hotel and 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Lake Huron.

What's nearby

  • Mackinaw Crossings - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Mackinaw Manor Haunted Mansion - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Mackinaw City Dock - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Mackinaw City Ferry Terminal - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Mackinaw Bridge Museum - 7 min walk - 0.6 km

Getting around

  • Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Keyhole Bar & Grill - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Dixie Saloon - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Wienerlicious - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Darrow's Family Restaurant - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Best Western Plus Dockside Waterfront Inn

Beach hotel with indoor pool
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.

Make yourself at home in one of the 114 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators. Complimentary wired and wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming provides entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and coffee/tea makers, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Don't miss out on the many recreational opportunities, including an indoor pool, a hot tub, and a fitness center. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and a picnic area.
A complimentary full breakfast is served daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access, a business center, and express check-out. Event facilities at this hotel consist of conference space and a meeting room. Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary full breakfast is served each morning between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • 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
  • Hot tub
  • Indoor pool
  • Outdoor pool (guest access)

Family friendly

  • Access to nearby outdoor pool
  • Cot (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 centre
  • 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.
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 4 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Cot (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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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

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 carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and window guards
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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)

Property is also known as

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Best Western Plus Dockside Waterfront Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 489 out of 1187 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 364 out of 1187 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 190 out of 1187 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 75 out of 1187 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 69 out of 1187 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Terry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Manzur

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice lake view. Overall a nice hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Dana

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice room, great breakfast!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Jean

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Gloria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We was very pleased with our room. It was nicely decorated, and beautiful view of the water. We was not fond of the strong disinfection smell. Those cleaning products do more harm then helpful. Two out of three of us had respiratory problems. There was a nice breeze from the entrance of the room and we open the sliding door going out on the balcony. We was pleased that the breeze swept gently through the room and helped remove most of the strong smell.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fadi, Novi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was the cleanest we have ever had at this location. There were no spider webs on the balcony, there was no sand in the track of the sliding door, and the room itself was very clean. We were happy to give the housekeeper Chelsea a $20.00 tip for her efforts.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marieta

Travelled with group
It was a pleasant stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deb

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Thumbs up

Upgraded wi t hout asking, breakfast was wonderful, staff was friendly
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Terry

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location to attractions.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Teresa

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was nice. Hotel room was nice, but could use updating. The view of the lake was amazing.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Room was very clean, smelled fresh and we were definitely happy with staff. The air conditioning/heat made it very comfortable. Especially appreciated the dehumidifier the room. Nice stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Julie

Boomers Paradise

Condition of hotel is pretty dated and it should be disclosed in the description that you have to walk outside going from room to amenities in lobby, pool, or breakfast, etc. It is set up more like a motel than a hotel. It smelled awful of cigarettes whenever we came out of our room and my child has asthma. We left breakfast because all of the elderly boomers invading the place were coughing all over all the food and just being rude and not respectful of other guests.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lakeside view was great but weather did not cooperate. Rain and fog. Located close to everything
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Terry

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patrice

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
So many good things to say about this hotel. We stay at hotels frequently and we found this to be in our top 3 for location, convenience, amenities, friendly & helpful staff, cleanliness, decor, bathroom amenities. The list goes on and on. The pool/hot tub were #1 for us- the hot tub was working and the pool was warm and the environment is relaxing and wonderful ( AND- open until 12 was great for us because we arrived late at 9). The breakfast spread/buffet was delighful with lots of options. Again, the staff was so friendly and helpful and the manager Emil G. was smily, kind, helpful and just delightful - as were the two gals working the desk. I can't say enough about this place- ESPECIALLY for the price point ( WOW)!! I especially loved having a dehumidifier in the room ( I am a huge fan of those) to keep the room dry and cozy. This was a 10 out of 10 for us! Highly recommend and WILL stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Camie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The proberty was in a great area within walki g distance of almost everything it was right on the water and had great views breakfast could have been better but was better than most hotels and the room was very clean the staff was very friendly and helpful overall i will definitely stay here again
Jetted tub king bed room
Back of the property
Back of the property
Back of the property
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Toni

Nuc
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Danielle

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Lovely Staff/Very Unclean

The reception staff and breakfast staff were lovely. This place is not clean. This isn’t a maid don’t do a good job in between stays not clean, but mildew is growing, the spiders have taken up residence, it smells like wet, unkept cabin. This was one of three waterfront, upper peninsula cabin stays on this trip and this was the only one that was just unclean.
Mildew in bathroom
More mildew in bathroom
Dirty floors upon arrival
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Terry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Tub needs to be draining!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

jeff

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Fronr desk were really helpfull.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Marta, Harker Heights

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location by the ferry to go to Mackinac island. Staff is friendly, included breakfast. Love that I could walk around for shopping and restaurants
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent

Very nice hotel and professional service
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

William, Tupelo

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Elevator very inconvenient.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pam

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was very clean and perfect
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025