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Starlite Budget Inn

2.0 star property
Motel with free parking, a short walk to Mackinaw City Ferry Terminal

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Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Lobby
Indoor pool, open 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM, sun loungers

Reviews

7.0 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included

Room options

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Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Refrigerator
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Refrigerator
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
  • 13.4 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

1 King with In Room Jacuzzi

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Refrigerator
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
  • 46 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Refrigerator
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

2 Rooms with 2 Double Beds

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Cable channels
  • 46 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
116 Old US 31, Mackinaw City, MI, 49701

What's nearby

  • Mackinaw City Ferry Terminal - 9 min walk
  • Mackinaw City Dock - 2 min drive
  • Mackinaw Bridge Museum - 2 min drive
  • Old Mackinac Point Lighthouse - 2 min drive
  • Headlands International Dark Sky Park - 7 min drive

Getting around

  • Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Zodiac Party Store - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Keyhole Bar & Grill - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Dixie Saloon - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪The Hook Lakeside Grill - ‬17 min walk

About this property

Starlite Budget Inn

Motel near Mackinaw City Ferry Terminal
Starlite Budget Inn provides a playground and more. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • An indoor pool with sun loungers
  • Free self parking
  • Tour/ticket assistance, smoke-free premises, and an off-leash area
  • A vending machine
Room features
All guestrooms at Starlite Budget Inn offer comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi. Guest reviews give good marks for the clean rooms at the property.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and free toiletries
  • TVs with cable channels
  • Refrigerators, daily housekeeping, and desks

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Things to do

  • Indoor pool
  • Playground

Family friendly

  • Indoor pool
  • Playground
  • Refrigerator

Conveniences

  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Tour/ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Picnic area
  • Pool sun loungers

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have elevators
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/tub combination
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • Cable channels
  • TV

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

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

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
The check-in location differs from the property location; go to: [146 Old Us 31, Mackinaw City, MI 49701]
The host will greet guests on arrival
If you are planning to arrive after 11:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between October 21 and May 10.

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 27.75 per pet, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total pets
Pets cannot be left unattended
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
An off-leash area is available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 40.0 per day
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 27.75 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 40.0 per day

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 cash

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Pool access available from 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM
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

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Does Starlite Budget Inn have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool. Pool access is from 10:00 AM–10:00 PM.

Is Starlite Budget Inn pet-friendly?

Yes, Starlite Budget Inn allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total). There's a fee of USD 27.75 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Starlite Budget Inn?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Starlite Budget Inn?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Starlite Budget Inn?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Starlite Budget Inn located?

Located in the heart of Mackinaw City, this motel is within a 15-minute walk of Mackinaw City Ferry Terminal and Lake Huron. Mackinaw City Trailhead and Animal Tracks Adventure Golf are also within 1 mi (2 km).

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Starlite Budget Inn Reviews

Reviews

7.0

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 194 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 348 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 248 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 130 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 80 out of 1000 reviews

7.4/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

6.2/10

Amenities

6.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

jeff

It was exactly what I expected for the price cheap and convenient we stayed one night
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Mary B

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice stay for the price.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I recommend this hotel.
It was a great value. The people were friendly. Comfortable and quiet rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Tammie

the room was clean and not bad for a 1 night stay.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay, clean and comfortable. Reasonable price. Definitely will be back.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maureen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great checkin. Fast and friendly. Rooms are clean and comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great price.
Great price. Nice room however was pretty loud and crowded with the pool.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was a nice room for the price. The staff was friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
good short term stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place. 3 close hotels running through one lobby. Lots of options. Great staff at check in.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

John

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Loud and dated
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very pleasant. Easy check in. Property is dated but very clean and comfortable. I would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

April

Liked: Staff & service
Walkable to downtown/restaurants/beach.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was a simple yet clean room with basic amenities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Johnny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was real close to everything in mackinaw city.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Yichun

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice affordable
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Ismael

Nice and peace
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Joseph

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Nice vintage motel. Comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Gary

For the money it was nice
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Bonnie

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Do not stay here.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aaron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Back this week with a different group for another adventure. Great place, great staff. Hope to return soon.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Sylvie

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
An old motel. In need of a make over. But clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

David/Cora-Lee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Customer service was great!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Debbie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Price was reasonable
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

pauline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was alot cleaner than I expected
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024