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

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

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

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

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 - 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 sunloungers
  • Free self-parking
  • Tour/ticket information, smoke-free property and an off-lead area
  • A vending machine
Room features
All guest rooms at Starlite Budget Inn have comforts, such as air conditioning, as well as Guests reviews speak well of the clean rooms at the property.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/bath combinations and free toiletries
  • TVs with cable channels
  • Fridges, 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 transport

  • Free self parking on site

Things to do

  • Indoor pool
  • Playground

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Indoor pool
  • Playground

Conveniences

  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers

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)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • 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
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 21 October and 10 May.

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

Pets are 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 on the number on the booking confirmation
An off-lead area is available

Children and extra beds

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

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 any lifts
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 to 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?

Checkout 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 mile (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

Nice stay for the price.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Great stay, clean and comfortable. Reasonable price. Definitely will be back.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maureen

Great checkin. Fast and friendly. Rooms are clean and comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

It was a nice room for the price. The staff was friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Brian

good short term stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

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

10/10 Excellent

Michael

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

Walkable to downtown/restaurants/beach.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

It was a simple yet clean room with basic amenities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Johnny

It was real close to everything in mackinaw city.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Yichun

Nice affordable
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Joseph

Nice vintage motel. Comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Ismael

Nice and peace
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Gary

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

2/10 Terrible

Bonnie

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

10/10 Excellent

Aaron

Back this week with a different group for another adventure. Great place, great staff. Hope to return soon.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

David/Cora-Lee

Customer service was great!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Sylvie

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

6/10 Okay

Debbie

Price was reasonable
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

pauline

Was alot cleaner than I expected
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024