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"Lakeview rooms feature private balconies overlooking Lake Huron, while fire pits sit on the hotel beach. Guests walk to Shepler's Ferry in minutes. Made for Mackinac Island travelers, and not for anyone disturbed by plumbing noise."

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Why guests choose Best Western Plus Dockside Waterfront Inn

  • Private Beach
    Lake Huron shoreline
  • Lakefront Rooms
    Private balconies
  • Deluxe Breakfast
    Hot buffet daily
  • Indoor Pool
    Year-round swimming
  • Ferry Proximity
    5-min walk to docks
  • Spa & Wellness
    Massages & facials

Overview

Offering a summer terrace, spa therapy, and a golf course, as well as the views of the lake, the 3-star non-smoking Best Western Plus Dockside Waterfront Inn Mackinaw City is located about 15 minutes' walk from the Grassy Conkling Heritage Public Park. The inn boasts a setting in close proximity to USCGC Mackinaw Museum and features an indoor swimming pool, a solarium, Jacuzzis, and a hot tub.

Right on a lake, this Mackinaw City hotel is 0.9 miles from the historic 1889 Old Mackinac Point Lighthouse. A private beach is around 5 minutes by foot from the Best Western Plus Dockside Waterfront Inn Mackinaw City. Also, Mackinaw City Trailhead is situated 0.5 miles away. Enjoy the proximity to Jack Pine Lumberjack Shows, which is approximately 10 minutes' drive away. Best Western Plus Dockside Waterfront Inn lies just a few steps from a ferry port for the tourists to begin exploring Mackinaw City.

For your comfort, you will find an iron and ironing board, and air conditioning along with tea and coffee-making facilities in each of the 114 rooms.

A complimentary breakfast is provided for all guests. The lounge bar is ideal for a relaxing drink. Mackinaw Pastie & Cookie Co is situated just moments from this property.

  • Check-in
    from 16:00 until 23:59
  • Check-out
    until 11:00
  • Hotel class
    3 stars
Best Western Plus Dockside Waterfront Inn
Our tips

Should you book Best Western Plus Dockside Waterfront Inn?

Perfect if you
  • need a room with a kitchenette - select rooms include a kitchenette and a seating area with a sofa bed.
  • need free on-site parking - the hotel offers free parking directly at the property.
  • want to walk to Colonial Michilimackinac - the historic fort is a 20-minute walk from the hotel.
Maybe skip if you
  • expect no on-site restaurant - the hotel has only a lounge bar, not a full restaurant.
  • expect to pay for the airport shuttle - the hotel offers a paid airport shuttle service.
Best for
  • the private beach with on-site fire pits and loungers
  • discounted ferry tickets to Mackinac Island

Facilities of Western Plus Dockside Waterfront

General
  • No smoking on site
  • Wi-Fi
  • Parking
  • 24-hour reception
  • Express check-in/ -out
  • No pets allowed
  • Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
  • Wheelchair access
  • 24-hour security
  • Luggage storage
  • Locker room
  • Private beach
  • Allergy-free rooms
  • Lift
  • Vending machines
  • Smoke detectors
  • Electric vehicle charging station
  • Toilet for disabled
  • Bathroom for disabled
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Key card access
Dining
  • Picnic area/ Tables
Leisure & Sports
  • Indoor swimming pool
  • Beach access
  • Sun loungers
  • Casino
  • Aqua park
  • Live entertainment
  • Night club
  • Sun terrace
  • Garden area
  • Leisure/ TV room
  • Spa & wellness centre
  • Solarium
  • Jacuzzi
  • Fitness centre
  • Diving
  • Snorkelling
  • Hiking
  • Horseback riding
  • Cycling
  • Tennis court
  • Golf course
  • Fishing
Western Plus Dockside Waterfront Guest Services
  • Paid airport shuttle
  • Housekeeping
  • Car hire
  • Laundry
  • Dry cleaning
  • Tours/Ticket assistance
  • Business centre
  • Meeting/ Banquet facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying
  • Happy hour
Room Amenities
  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Terrace
  • Garden furniture
  • Tea and coffee facilities
  • Ironing facilities
  • AM/FM alarm clock
  • Cots
  • Board games
  • Children's play area

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Best Western Plus Dockside Waterfront Inn applies these conditions to all bookings.
Check-in / Check-out
Check-in
from 16:00 until 23:59
Check-out
until 11:00
Important info
  • Children and extra beds
  • There are no cribs provided in a room.

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