With a stay at Sunrise Beach Motel in Mackinaw City, you'll be just steps from Lake Huron and 14 minutes by foot from Mackinaw City Ferry Terminal. .This beach motel is 3.6 mi (5.8 km) from Lake Michigan and 4 mi (6.5 km) from Headlands International Dark Sky Park.
Mackinaw City Ferry Terminal - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
Mackinaw City Dock - 3 min drive - 2.6 km
Mackinaw Bridge Museum - 3 min drive - 2.6 km
Old Mackinac Point Lighthouse - 3 min drive - 3.3 km
Headlands International Dark Sky Park - 7 min drive - 6.2 km
Getting around
Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional) - 21 min drive
Restaurants
Keyhole Bar & Grill - 3 min drive
Dixie Saloon - 3 min drive
Wienerlicious - 3 min drive
Darrow's Family Restaurant - 3 min drive
Starbucks - 3 min drive
About this property
Sunrise Beach Motel
Beach motel with a private beach and a seasonal outdoor pool
Sunrise Beach Motel offers 30 accommodations with air conditioning. Beds feature pillowtop mattresses. This Mackinaw City motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access.
Recreational amenities at the motel include a private beach and a seasonal outdoor pool.
Make yourself at home in one of the 30 air-conditioned guestrooms. Your room comes with a pillowtop bed. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected.
Relax on the private beach or enjoy other recreational amenities such as a seasonal outdoor pool. This motel also features complimentary wireless internet access, tour/ticket assistance, and a picnic area.
Free self parking is available onsite.
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Free self parking on site
Wheelchair-accessible parking available
Things to do
Indoor pool (guest access)
Outdoor pool (guest access)
Seasonal outdoor pool
Family friendly
Access to nearby indoor pool
Fenced pool
Refrigerator on request
Seasonal outdoor pool
Conveniences
Vending machine
Guest services
No housekeeping service
Tour and ticket assistance
Outdoors
Firepit
In a nature reserve
On a private beach
Picnic area
Pool umbrellas
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
No lift
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
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At least 80% lighting from LEDs
Smoke-free property
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Pillowtop mattress
Bathroom
Private bathroom
Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
Towels provided
Entertainment
TV
Food and drink
Refrigerator on request
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Air conditioning
LED lighting
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 11 AM
Special check-in instructions
There is no front desk at this property
The host will greet guests on arrival
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Renovations and closures
The property is closed between November 1 and May 1.
Access methods
Host will greet you
Pets
Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 30.00 per accommodation, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available
Payment types
Important information
Optional extras
Pet fee: USD 30.00 per accommodation, per stay
Service animals are exempt from fees
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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
The seasonal pool will be open from June 01 to September 30
Pool access available from 10:00 AM to 11:00 PM
Property is also known as
Sunrise Beach Mackinaw City
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Sunrise Beach Motel Reviews
Reviews
6.8
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 53 out of 175 reviews
10 - Excellent
53
Rating 8 - Good. 32 out of 175 reviews
8 - Good
32
Rating 6 - Okay. 37 out of 175 reviews
6 - Okay
37
Rating 4 - Poor. 26 out of 175 reviews
4 - Poor
26
Rating 2 - Terrible. 27 out of 175 reviews
2 - Terrible
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6.6/10
Cleanliness
7.6/10
Staff & service
5.4/10
Amenities
6.2/10
Property conditions & facilities
6.2/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
6/10 Okay
Joseph
2 July 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
Loved the view but did not like how dusty the room was. They need to do better on cleaning the rooms.
The room we stayed in was recently remodled. Very cute. Beds were really nice. Considerably comfortable for a hotel bed. Sheets were crisp and clean. The manager check on us every time he saw us to see how everything was going. The girls at the desk were very friendly and helpful. Will definetly stay again.
Couls use a upgraded. Shower was gross carpet is bad n torn up. Had moss on the building outside on the deck. Weeds growing on the deck as well
Had to many bugs inside when we got there n spiders in the bathroom. The room could n should of been clean n spary out.
The room was dirty.
Very dirty and any needed LOTS of maintenance.
There were smashed bug remains all over the room.
Legs on the bed were broken so the bed is on an incline.
All of the issues should’ve been noticed by any staff that went into the room.
The outlet was so overloaded it was buzzing and I had to unplug everything just to get the fridge to work.
The fridge was full of black mold and the microwave was completely rusted out and unsafe to use.
The toilet had urine all over it and around it.
The sink had been used prior to my stay and was definitely not cleaned, the dried up toothpaste (?) residue was all over the faucet and in the sink.
The extra roll of toilet paper had mold all over the side indicating it had gotten wet at some point and just left there.
There were metal flakes all around the faucet that wouldn’t have been there if it had been cleaned.
The shower head isn’t tall enough for anyone over 5’4.. the drain cover isn’t attached and the drain is actually just a hole in the bottom of the shower.
I ended up leaving a couple days early which was a loss of my money in multiple ways.. definitely don’t recommend, it’s not worth the money you’re “saving”..
the “discount” tickets the hotel offers aren’t discounted at all.. it’s cheaper to buy them on location anywhere you want to go.
Staff offered a coupon for a free night in the area which is silly as it would cost more to get there than the “free” night.
DON’T BE TEMPTED TO SAVE MONEY STAYING HERE!
The room was adorable and had everything we needed. The lake view and lake access was wonderful! The staff were friendly and helpful. It was our favorite place we stayed on our trip!
Kimberly
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
8/10 Good
Gary
23 June 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Gary
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
8/10 Good
Holly
Travelled with family
22 June 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Room was clean and newly remodeled. However, the sliding glass door handle was broken and the heavy drapes had holes in them you could see when they were closed at night. Everyone was friendly, but no amenities. No hair dryer, no iron etc…
Upon checking in the suggestion was made to upgrade which I chose to do. I am so happy I did. Got a freshly renovated room overlooking the water. The bed was so comfortable and the view of the bridge was phenomenal. If I ever went back to Mackinaw City. I would definitely stay here again.
Dirty floors, shower, toilet. Dusty. Bent screen door off and leaning against outside wall. Front door did not close all of the way, leaving about an inch gap allowing light, cold air and mosquitoes in. Filled the gaps with hand towels and washcloths. Coffee, but no pot.
We arrived and checked in to be notified we’d gotten an upgrade which was very pleasant, but added an extra hour to be able to check into our room from it getting cleaned as we arrived. There were minor safety concerns around the property such as electrical equipment just hanging on the wall… pool area towels were absolutely covered in bugs, even for what was protected by just a towel for partial coverage. We loved that fire pits were an option right outside the room!
Kimberly
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
Maricela
5 June 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Maricela
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
4/10 Poor
Verified traveller
31 May 2025
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Needs work
The first room we were given had no water to the toilet. We were moved to another which had a broken screen door so we could not open it. The main door didn't close tightly so the room filled up with insects (fortunately not mosquitos) Broken siding was hanging in a tree outside our room. The front desk staff was very pleasant and tried to help, but this facility is undergoing remodeling and has a ways to go.
We stayed here last time in the lake side rooms. It was dated but fine. Good for the value. We returned but took a court side room. They were awful. Dead spiders on the wall, lights didn't work in the room, no heat, poor plumbing. It's 30 years past an update.
View was amazing. We had a waterfront room and the view was beautiful. Our first room had a toilet that was not working and the staff was able to quickly move us to another room.
I brought my dog. No quibbles about paying $33.33 extra for my dog. However, the water ran out grey, so I used bottled water to brush my teeth. The shower was scary scuzzy and I chose not to shower. AND the property was covered in cigarette butts and empty beer bottles. It didn't feel safe walking with my dog. I had to sign and initial a form that I would clean up after my dog, etc. I want to know what fee they charged the people who didn't pick up after themselves! Anyway, the room smelled odd and the carpet was stained. I suppose the bed was comfotable enough. I packed up and left before 6am.