Northwinds Motel

Standard Single Room, 1 Queen Bed | Bed sheets

2 Queen Lakefront with Private Deck | Bathroom | Shower, towels

1 Queen Lakefront with Private Deck | Bed sheets

5.8 / 10.0

Average(426 Reviews)

Motel in Mackinaw City, MI

1 queen bed

Reasons to book

Includes essentialsPool, Parking, TV and more

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About this motel

Lakefront motel in Mackinaw City with free parking
Tour/ticket assistance, a picnic area, and free self parking are available at this smoke-free motel.
Northwinds Motel offers 17 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors. Cable television is provided. Bathrooms include showers. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Amenities

Pool

Parking

Map of Mackinaw City, MI

Nearby attractions

Available Rooms

Standard Single Room, 1 Queen Bed

1 Queen

Sleeps 2

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

2 Queen

Sleeps 4

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1 Queen Lakefront with Private Deck

1 Queen

Sleeps 2

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2 Queen Lakefront with Private Deck

2 Queen

Sleeps 4

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

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Northwinds Motel

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5.8 / 10.0

Average(426 Reviews)

Motel in Mackinaw City, MI

1 queen bed

Reasons to book

Includes essentialsPool, Parking, TV and more

Book with confidenceWe partner with the top travel sites so you know you're getting a great deal on the perfect rental

About this motel

Amenities

Pool

Parking

Map of Mackinaw City, MI

Nearby attractions

Available Rooms

Standard Single Room, 1 Queen Bed

1 Queen

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

2 Queen

Sleeps 4

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

1 Queen Lakefront with Private Deck

1 Queen

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

2 Queen Lakefront with Private Deck

2 Queen

Sleeps 4

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Ratings and reviews

5.8 / 10.0

Average(426 Reviews)

1.0 / 10.0

Sep 2024

It was Dirty! Didn’t even come close to looking like the pictures. I will never stay there again . We had no water the last day . We had to cancel our plans because we couldn’t shower . We were going to be charged for an extra day if we stayed to see if the water was going to get fixed. The place is need of serious TLC! Over priced for sure ! Added only a few pictures . Spider webs and spiders everywhere. Had to duck in order to get in . Puck on the deck !

1.0 / 10.0

Sep 2024

Faulty wiring water had bad odor fridge barely worked had to caulk window for air conditioner flues were coming in nasty pool

5.0 / 10.0

Aug 2024

Easy check in. Multiple little cabin, lake front properties. Small, cozy rooms. Super comfy beds! Great views and great location to Mackinaw City and the bridge.

3.0 / 10.0

Aug 2024

Extremely small room was fairly clean, but really dated. Shower was dripping and was musty. Sink was too stopped up to use much and it took overnight to drain. One lamp was not plugged in, and the other had nowhere to plug it in. Alarm clock didn't work. Microwave had no clock. No charging area for devices, and not enough outlets. Internet connection didnt work. Toilet ran most of the time. It was only one night and the bed was comfortable, but we won't go back.

4.0 / 10.0

Aug 2024

The rooms were in poor shape. Our tv did not work, you could see outside around the window a/c unit, there were no hangers for clothing, there was a torn shade above the toilet, the tile around the tub needed caulking and there was no shower head (just a pipe coming out of the wall). For the price we paid, we were truly disappointed. We will not be staying here again.

8.0 / 10.0

Aug 2024

Clean and tidy Gravel parking lot

4.0 / 10.0

Aug 2024

The carpet was ripped & the room was a little shabby but it was super clean. My husband took his ultraviolet light to it & found very little to worry about. The house keeper was super nice. It is old & has not been updated probably ever but $59 a night on the beach, can't beat the price. It was pretty sound proof, we never heard our neighbors. If you don't need luxury it's a great place! We will be back.

1.0 / 10.0

Aug 2024

The motel is not clean and run down. The shower was covered in mold and unusable. The patio was peeling paint everywhere. The picnic table was peeling paint everywhere as well. The toilet was completely rust stained. Carpeting had several stains.

4.0 / 10.0

Aug 2024

Lack of maintenance, lousy A/C, shower head broken, bed lights broken, toilet runs constantly. Nothing a good fire wouldn’t fix. ‘Way overpriced, even for the location and season.

8.0 / 10.0

Aug 2024

Overall it was a good time. Wish they would update the rooms and maybe make the beach more accommodating. Add more chairs. The staff were very nice.

1.0 / 10.0

Aug 2024

The motel is dirty and run down. The shower was covered in mold and unusable. The patio was peeling paint everywhere. The picnic table was peeling paint everywhere as well. The toilet was completely rust stained. Carpeting had several stains.

2.0 / 10.0

Aug 2024

This motel has a terrific view of the bridge BUT it is in such bad need of TLC. Air conditioner, way up high so it can’t be turned on my many of us and had a lady from next room to help me. Tile in shower is all coming apart. Just not easy access to plugs. Bed not bad .Someone needs to take over this place and care about renovating it.

2.0 / 10.0

Aug 2024

If I could give zero stars I would. The place had mold in bathroom on the tiles, floors, and ceiling. The place has not been updated since it’s been built. The water smelt like mold and the AC unit had mold in it and smelt of mold when on. We left after 1 night and decided to loose out on the money. We have a baby and found pills on the floor. Thankfully we got them before she did. Staff could have cared less Never stay here.

1.0 / 10.0

Jul 2024

Do not stay. This was this condition of the shower floor. Sharp edges that will easily cut the bottom of your feet. Couldn’t shower and yet still had to pay 150 a night. I got moved the second night and the price for the second night at 60 ish was still too much to pay for this place. This town should be considered a tourist trap. Said they couldn’t refund and give partial refund bc of booking it through this site.

4.0 / 10.0

Jul 2024

Did not get the room i paid for getto Area shower nasty.not worth it .

1.0 / 10.0

Jul 2024

Toilet was dirty Shower was disgusting Bed was saggy Floor was dirty Bathroom door didn’t close Was expensive for what we got Kleenex box was empty Office was two buildings down the road

4.0 / 10.0

Jul 2024

The view was great! There was trash around the deck and the room smelled mildewy due to the air conditioner dripping onto the deck and causing mold and moss to grow.The siding on deck side needed power washed.The carpet was old and needs cleaned or replaced. Not the actual room we booked as we were supposed to have a Private deck and walk out to the beach,not a drop off and a ton of goose 💩

10.0 / 10.0

Jul 2024

Great beach and place to watch the fireworks

5.0 / 10.0

Jul 2024

Older but nice. Right on the lake, clean beach

3.0 / 10.0

Jul 2024

When you first pull in you, you feel like you’re in the ghetto. You have to go down to another property to check in. The motel rooms are very outdated. But they were clean and the bed was comfortable. Old-fashioned window air conditioning. There’s a beach and you can swim in Lake Huron. But the pool and hot tub were not at this property. Pictures are deceiving.

10.0 / 10.0

Jul 2024

Very cozy room.

5.0 / 10.0

Jul 2024

We really enjoyed our stay, the young lady at the desk was super nice and actually straightened out our check in that never went through.

8.0 / 10.0

Jun 2024

Very quiet and peaceful. It was perfect for me to sit outside, read a book, and listen to the waves hit the shore. Motel is a little dated but quaint. Needs a little updating but it was clean. New refrigerator, ac and microwave.

5.0 / 10.0

Jun 2024

The building is unassuming—don’t let that fool you. The room was immaculate, the bed comfortable, and the shower hot. Walk out your door right onto the beach of Lake Huron, with a view of the bridge and Mackinac Island. The Crown Jewels, however, are Tracy and Monique in the office. They went above and beyond to help us. From straightening out our reservation to helping arrange activities to offering discount tickets. They were FABULOUS!

10.0 / 10.0

Jun 2024

I have to admit, I was hesitant to reserve a room here because of some of the bad reviews, but this property ended up being perfect for us. The room was dated but clean and safe. The shower had nice hot water and excellent water pressure. The beds and pillows were comfortable and clean. The towels were fresh and huge! The carpet was very clean. The room could use some updates but overall for the price it was better than expected. The staff were helpful and friendly and resolved the few concerns we had quickly. The property is right on the beach with a fire pit so we had a fire every night with a nice view of the bridge and my child enjoyed playing in the water. The beach was clean. I will definitely be back here!

5.0 / 10.0

Jun 2024

Great, beachfront, no-frills room for cheap that's within walking/biking distance to downtown Mackinaw City. Beds were extremely comfortable. The shower and tile work could use an update, but the showerhead had plenty of force. Wifi was spotty at best. The fact that we could hang out on the beach 20 feet from our door was certainly a selling point for such a low-priced motel.

6.0 / 10.0

Oct 2023

Simple older but clean motel. Great place to rest your head

10.0 / 10.0

Sep 2023

We loved being given (without our asking) the only room with a deck out back overlooking Lake Huron with a spectacular view of the skies and bridge. When our room key didn't work, the front desk lady was there in a jiffy with a new key. Only thing I didn't like were the spiders in the corners, which were working hard to catch all the gnats that got in when we were unpacking the car. But I guess that's to be expected when it's Sept and there are few guests.

10.0 / 10.0

Sep 2023

The most amazing view. A balcony overlooking the straights with the bridge and Mackinac island. Room was clean and comfortable with a great bed.

2.0 / 10.0

Sep 2023

The hotel was so run down it had not had maintenance done in many years. It was not cleaned properly and everything was outdated. The beds were hard and springy, the shower pressure was non existing, and there was no housekeeping services unless you gave a different hotel 24 hr notice if you needed it. The front desk was under construction and had to check in at a completely different hotel to get keys. Will never stay here again. $200 a night for filth.

3.0 / 10.0

Sep 2023

I don’t like to complain. I hope this is taken as constructive criticism. It was a great location. Unfortunately I didn’t stay at Northwinds. When I arrived, I had to check in at a nearby motel (Sunrise). Then, I was given another room at another motel (Bells). When I arrived, the inside appeared clean. Bathroom was very clean. However, there were spiders. They don’t bother me too much but if my wife would have been with me, she would have slept in the car. The outside deck had a plastic table. No chairs. I borrowed one from next door. On the table was a half used bottle of charcoal lighter fluid. Paint was chipping off the deck, there were cobwebs and other debris all over the outside part of the cabin, and the previous tenants left pistachio shells all over the deck (look at pic). I’m not positive, but I think there was a homeless guy sleeping on the beach. A little paint, a broom, some dusting would fix all these issues. Would I stay here again? I think so. But I would bring cleaning supplies and camp chairs with me.

2.0 / 10.0

Sep 2023

First, they put me a Bell's instead of Northwoods. Bell's is a dump. The glass door didnt lock. The bathroom floor was all bubbled and warped. The shower had a rusty head. The sink only slowly drained.

4.0 / 10.0

Aug 2023

Room was clean but it smelled musty. Could not stay there. Went to sunrise motel

4.0 / 10.0

Aug 2023

We had a problem with the condition of our room and when I brought it to their attention we were promptly offered another room at one of their other properties. Excellent customer service!!

5.0 / 10.0

Aug 2023

Not bad for the price. Wasn’t expecting a 5 star, but never experienced any problems.

2.0 / 10.0

Aug 2023

Sorry, but in all honesty this place was a disappointment. And I mean EVERYTHING about it.

10.0 / 10.0

Aug 2023

Very upbeat and happy staff very helpful. Lots of fresh towels. Room was very clean. Had a wonderful view of the lake. Would come back again :)

2.0 / 10.0

Aug 2023

The fumes of chlorine should have kept me from attempting to take a shower at all. I couldn’t stay in long enough to wash my hair. I have a rash after taking a shower. If I can upload pictures of my skin I will. I want a refund and need to shower to rinse this stench of my body. I was put in their Belle motel location, not Northwinds, what I thought I was booking on the expedia website.

6.0 / 10.0

Aug 2023

Bathroom was in very poor condition. Surround shower tiles around the tub was separating from the wall. No curtain in the bathroom for privacy. I had to put up a beach towel for privacy. Other than that, it was clean and everything did work. No coffee maker. For what we paid for it work for us. Good location. Beach was nice but had a lot of geese droppings. Some children did get the swimmers itch due to the geese droppings. So beware.

10.0 / 10.0

Jul 2023

We got moved from this property to sunrise beach motel. Perfect view of the bridge and really nice beach.

FAQs

How much does this motel cost compared to others in Mackinaw City?

The average price for a rental in Mackinaw City is $111 per night. This rental is $39 less expensive than the average.

Is parking included with this motel?

Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Northwinds Motel. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this motel?

Yes, a swimming pool is available for use at Northwinds Motel. Enjoy the water!

Is Northwinds Motel pet friendly?

Unfortunately, this motel is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"

What amenities are available at Northwinds Motel?

We found 3 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, parking, and tv.

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Northwinds Motel

Motel in Mackinaw City, MI

Reasons to book

About this motel

Amenities

Map of Mackinaw City, MI

Nearby attractions

Available Rooms

Standard Single Room, 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

1 Queen Lakefront with Private Deck

2 Queen Lakefront with Private Deck

Northwinds Motel

Motel in Mackinaw City, MI

Reasons to book

About this motel

Amenities

Map of Mackinaw City, MI

Nearby attractions

Available Rooms

Standard Single Room, 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

1 Queen Lakefront with Private Deck

2 Queen Lakefront with Private Deck

Ratings and reviews

FAQs

How much does this motel cost compared to others in Mackinaw City?

Is parking included with this motel?

Is there a pool at this motel?

Is Northwinds Motel pet friendly?

What amenities are available at Northwinds Motel?

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