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Thunderbird Inn

2.5 star property
Motel in Mackinaw City with free parking

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Property grounds
Indoor pool, open 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM, sun loungers
Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed, Jetted Tub | Bathroom | Combined shower/tub, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels
Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub | Pillowtop beds, iron/ironing board, rollaway beds, free WiFi
Reception

Reviews

7.8 out of 10

Good

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed | Pillowtop beds, iron/ironing board, rollaway beds, free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Pillowtop bed
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Pillowtop beds, iron/ironing board, rollaway beds, free WiFi

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Pillowtop bed
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa, Courtyard View

Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa, Courtyard View | Pillowtop beds, iron/ironing board, rollaway beds, free WiFi

Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa, Courtyard View

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Pillowtop bed
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub | Pillowtop beds, iron/ironing board, rollaway beds, free WiFi

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Private indoor spa tub
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Pillowtop bed
Private bathroom
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed | Pillowtop beds, iron/ironing board, rollaway beds, free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Pillowtop bed
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed, Jetted Tub

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed, Jetted Tub | Pillowtop beds, iron/ironing board, rollaway beds, free WiFi

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed, Jetted Tub

Highlights

Private indoor spa tub
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Pillowtop bed
Private bathroom
Jetted bathtub
Shower/tub combination
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
146 Old Us 31, Mackinaw City, MI, 49701

What's nearby

  • Mackinaw City Ferry Terminal - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Mackinaw City Dock - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Mackinaw Bridge Museum - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Old Mackinac Point Lighthouse - 2 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Headlands International Dark Sky Park - 7 min drive - 5.6 km

Getting around

  • Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Zodiac Party Store - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Keyhole Bar & Grill - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Dixie Saloon - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪The Hook Lakeside Grill - ‬16 min walk

About this property

Thunderbird Inn

Motel near Lake Michigan
Thunderbird Inn provides everything you need. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks like:
  • Swimming pool with sun loungers
  • Free self parking
  • A free ferry terminal shuttle, an indoor pool, and smoke-free premises
  • Tour/ticket assistance, a vending machine, and concierge services
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the overall value and helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Thunderbird Inn include comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean rooms at the property.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Pillowtop mattresses and rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and free toiletries
  • 32-inch flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Refrigerators, coffee/tea makers, and heating

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
  • Free ferry terminal shuttle

Things to do

  • Access to nearby indoor pool
  • Indoor pool

Family friendly

  • Access to nearby indoor pool
  • Indoor pool
  • Refrigerator
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels (on request)
  • Concierge services
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Tour/ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Pool sun loungers

Accessibility

  • This property does not have elevators

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bed sheets
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Pillow-top mattress
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/tub combination
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 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

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - midnight
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 11:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
This property will place a credit card authorization of 1 night for any bookings where payment for the stay will be made on site instead of at the time of booking.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 35 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
Children up to the age of 12 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 40.0 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 35 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 40.0 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 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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

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

Property is also known as

Thunderbird Inn Mackinaw City
Thunderbird Mackinaw City
Thunderbird Inn Motel
Thunderbird Inn Mackinaw City
Thunderbird Inn Motel Mackinaw City

Frequently asked questions

Does Thunderbird Inn have a pool?

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

Is Thunderbird Inn pet-friendly?

Yes, this motel allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total). There's a fee of USD 35 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Thunderbird Inn?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Thunderbird Inn?

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

What time is check-out at Thunderbird Inn?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Thunderbird Inn located?

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

Thunderbird Inn Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 326 out of 1003 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 355 out of 1003 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 178 out of 1003 reviews" "
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 57 out of 1003 reviews" "

7.8/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Huiyun

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
thanks

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

GINA

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Zhenhua

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Sharon

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Curt

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Phyllis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Dan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Juli

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
From the description, I was expecting it to be closer to Mackinaw city downtown district. I didn’t feel comfortable walking from the hotel to other attractions. It is a short drive though and parking was not too much of an issue. The room we were assigned did not match what we selected (we selected a one bed room and we had two beds — the 2nd bed was just in the way) The condition of our room was not great. For instance, the lampshades were ripped, the wallpaper was peeling. I was not a fan of the mattresses in our room. They were both very soft. The price was good though and we had other things to do so we didn’t spend a lot of time at the hotel except to sleep. The pool looked nice but we didn’t try it.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Hannah

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
walls were thin but other than that the room was amazing for being on a budget
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Check guy was efficient and nice. The room is clean and quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Jose Christian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bhaskar

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Its a great property. Staff were very friendly and they rooms are very clean and safe.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Brian

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Autumn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff is wonderful and very warm. Helped with everything i needed and went above and beyond
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Lorie

Traveled with pets, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was clean. Staff was very nice. The room was very small and I thought an extra $50 for our 2 dogs was too high.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Joe and Maureen

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Property was convenient to Hi-way.Was close to Main Street of Mackinaw,was also close to small Casino.The room was Ok but had no microwave,smelled a little musty but clean.Older room and could use some updating.Didn't like sink tap as hard to turn on without big gush of water happening.The front desk staff was very friendly and helpfull though.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael, McDermott

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed here for 2 nights while in the Macinaw area. It was affordable and convenient. The front desk staff were courteous and helpful. We were just basically in the room long enough to sleep but I would recommend this place over a high price option if you just need a bed and a bathroom.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aji

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Javier

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Comfortable, clean, no frills room. Just what I was looking for.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

tracy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Not fancy ....but no complaints. Lady at the front desk was extremely personable and provided lots of great info about the area. Room was clean and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Lynsey

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

FRED

Liked: Staff & service
Did not know about big, noisy semi truck parade os Saturday night ran right in front of property. It was very loud.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hector

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pamela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024