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Starlite Budget Inn

2.0 star property
Motel with indoor pool, near Mackinaw City Ferry Terminal

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Overlooking the ocean, this coastal hotel complex offers stunning views and a serene atmosphere.
Kids can play on the slide, climbing structure, and swings in the adjacent playground.
Playground area with a swing set and slide, surrounded by a fenced area and a grassy field.
Set amidst a serene lawn, this single-story residence offers a peaceful retreat.
Relax in comfort with a large bed, two nightstands, and a framed picture above.
Located near Lake Michigan, Starlite Budget Inn offers a comfortable retreat with an indoor pool and sun loungers. Connect to WiFi, explore the nearby Mackinaw City Ferry Terminal, or spend quality time with family at the playground.

Reviews

7.0 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Pool
  • Non-smoking
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Main amenities (7)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Near the beach
  • Indoor pool
  • Vending machine
  • Picnic area
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Playground

Feel at home (6)

  • Playground on-site
  • Fridge
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Daily housekeeping

Room options

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

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

Highlights

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

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

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

7.6 out of 10
Good
(19 reviews)

Highlights

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

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

1 King with In Room Jacuzzi

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

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

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

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

7.0 out of 10
Good
(27 reviews)

Highlights

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

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

2 Rooms with 2 Double Beds

7.6 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

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

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About the area

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

What's nearby

  • Mackinaw City Ferry Terminal - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Mackinaw City Dock - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Mackinaw Bridge Museum - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Old Mackinac Point Lighthouse - 2 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Headlands International Dark Sky Park - 6 min drive - 5.5 km

Getting around

  • Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional) - 19 min drive
  • Mackinac Island, MI (MCD) - 8 miles/12.8 km

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

When you stay at Starlite Budget Inn, you'll be within a 15-minute walk of Mackinaw City Ferry Terminal and Lake Huron. Guests can enjoy the indoor pool, or take advantage of nearby parasailing. Also, Lake Michigan and Headlands International Dark Sky Park are within a short drive.

Languages

English, Spanish

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 36 rooms
    • Arranged over 1 level
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Arriving/Leaving

    • 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 time is 11 AM
    • Contactless check-out
    • Late check-out subject to availability
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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
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children

    • No cots (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets allowed (dogs and cats only, 2 total)*
    • Service animals welcome
    • Specific rooms only, restrictions apply*
    • Pets must be supervised
    • Off-lead area available
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
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Parking

    • Free on-site self-parking
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Travelling with children

  • Playground

What to do

  • Beach nearby
  • Bike rentals nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Parasailing nearby

Services

  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Pool loungers

Facilities

  • Picnic area
  • An indoor pool

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Television
  • Cable TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

  • Blackout curtains
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bath combination
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer (on request)
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Fridge

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available

Fees & policies

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between 21 October and 10 May.

Children & extra beds

  • Rollaway beds are available for USD 40.0 per day

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 27.75 per pet, per stay

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • Pool access available from 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM

Policies

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms. These are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
This property does not have lifts.
This property accepts credit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

Also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is Starlite Budget Inn currently open?

The property is closed between 21 October and 10 May.

Does Starlite Budget Inn offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Starlite Budget Inn does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Is there a pool at Starlite Budget Inn?

Yes, there's an indoor pool. Guests have pool access from 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM.

Are pets allowed at Starlite Budget Inn?

Yes, cats and dogs are welcome, with a limit of 2 total. There's a charge of USD 27.75 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees. Dog exercise areas are available.

Is parking offered on site at Starlite Budget Inn?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Starlite Budget Inn?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM. Contactless check-out is available.

Is there an on-site casino at Starlite Budget Inn?

No, this motel doesn't have a casino, but Kewadin Casino - St. Ignace (15-min drive) is nearby.

What is there to do at Starlite Budget Inn and nearby?

Have fun with nearby activities such as cycling and parasailing, and practise your swing on the nearby golf course. Enjoy a swim in the indoor pool or use the motel's other amenities, which include a picnic area.

What's the area around Starlite Budget Inn like?

Starlite Budget Inn is in the heart of Mackinaw City, a short 9-minute walk from Mackinaw City Ferry Terminal and 12 minutes' walk from Lake Huron.

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Starlite Budget Inn Reviews

Reviews

7.0

Good

7.4/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

6.0/10

Amenities

6.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Popular mentions

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Service staff
Bed
Bathroom
Shower
Location
Indoor pools
Children
Outdoor pools
Water

Reviews

8/10 Very good

Nice to stay

OK place. Pretty friendly.
Gerald, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

It is a dated place but many hotels in the area are. It was a good place to sleep and grab a shower. We didn’t spend much time in the room so for the price it can’t be beat!
Dr. Sarah, 4-night trip

6/10 Good

The stay its self was good! They were very nice and allowed us to check in early. If you are not staying longer than two nights they need you to call for room service the room was good! Walk isn’t to bad, only thing I will say was negative was the pools, the two indoor pools are yellow and brown, the outdoor one was blue, but had a lot of stuff at the bottom and the hot tub smells like chemicals, overall the experience was decent!
2-night trip

2/10 Poor

Do not stay here! Found live cockroaches, dead Beatles, holes in blankets, outlet exposed with broken cover, dead bugs on the floor. One staff was nice the other refused to do anything for us.
Cockroach crawling up the wall
Over a 1-4 inch gap in the door frame
Part of Wall not painted
Outlet coming out of the wall
Thomas, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

S

We got there and they refuse to let us check in before 4pm so at 4 pm a lot of people were there to check in. TV was not working. Had to call twice before it could be fixed. They got it working but said the was a loose wire on the cable box.
Margaret, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great value

Very quite area, easy to get in and out with a car, but not idea for a large truck. We did not have room service clean at all, not because we refused but because no one came while we were out. Again we only stayed the weekend not a huge deal. Lots of local offers for you to save some money. I didn’t make it to the water parks but my three daughters did, they said it was fun. 14-18 years old. Nothing wild and crazy but a cool perk for free!
Amanda, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

It was exactly what I expected for the price cheap and convenient we stayed one night
jeff, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

good short term stay
Brian, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

I recommend this hotel.

It was a great value. The people were friendly. Comfortable and quiet rooms.
1-night trip

6/10 Good

the room was clean and not bad for a 1 night stay.
Tammie, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

It was a nice room for the price. The staff was friendly and helpful.
Chris, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great stay, clean and comfortable. Reasonable price. Definitely will be back.
Melissa, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great place. 3 close hotels running through one lobby. Lots of options. Great staff at check in.
Michelle, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great price.

Great price. Nice room however was pretty loud and crowded with the pool.
1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very pleasant. Easy check in. Property is dated but very clean and comfortable. I would stay again.
Michael, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Nice affordable
Yichun, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

It was real close to everything in mackinaw city.
Johnny, 2-night trip

6/10 Good

Nice vintage motel. Comfortable.
Joseph, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Back this week with a different group for another adventure. Great place, great staff. Hope to return soon.
Aaron, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Customer service was great!
David/Cora-Lee, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Nice and peace
Ismael, 3-night trip

6/10 Good

Loud and dated
John, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

I stayed here for work. It could be cleaner, although it was a good value.
Jay, 3-night trip

2/10 Poor

Do not stay here.
Bonnie, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Excellent customer service. Great value.
Ryan, 1-night trip