Great Mackinaw Beachfront Hotel: 464 Hotel Reviews
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Great Mackinaw Beachfront Hotel
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Great Mackinaw Beachfront Hotel
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907 South Huron
Mackinaw City, MI 49701
Toll-Free: 800-822-8314Mackinaw City, MI 49701
64 rooms on property
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FREE Wi-Fi
FREE Indoor Waterpark
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200 feet of sandy, private beach. Campfires on the Beach! One of few hotels in Mackinaw with ALL amenities on site! FREE Wireless Internet in Lobby. All Guestrooms have either King or Queen size beds. We have both Deluxe Beachfront & Economical Non-beachfront Rooms. All Rooms come standard with Refrigerator / Hair Dryers. Lakefront Guestrooms have french door opening onto private balconies with views of the Island, and the bay. Indoor Waterpark on-site.- #14
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Incredible view of Mackinac Island
Great Mackinaw Beachfront Hotel
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3.8
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5
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464 user reviews from real surveys by real customers that actually stayed at the hotel.
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Great Mackinaw Beachfront HotelFairview Beachfront Inn Coggins from Burton stayed in July 2012Loved being able to go to three different water parks...Loved the beach front view!! did not like going next door for breakfast, would have liked to eat in the hotel's building. I would stay again...These comments are from a verified stay99 people found this helpful. Did you find this helpful?|
Great Mackinaw Beachfront HotelFairview Beachfront Inn Brenda from Deerfield stayed in July 2012The rooms were clean...we were right on the beach and the people at the front desk were very nice.These comments are from a verified stay147 people found this helpful. Did you find this helpful?|
Great Mackinaw Beachfront HotelFairview Beachfront Inn Sean from Monroe stayed in July 2012It was a very nice room for the price!These comments are from a verified stay112 people found this helpful. Did you find this helpful?|
Great Mackinaw Beachfront HotelFairview Beachfront Inn Eric from Okemos stayed in July 2012We had a lovely stay. The room was clean, and the view beautiful; the staff kind and very easy to deal with. We had two areas of concern: it would have been lovely to have wifi in the room. I had a few things I needed to do for work and it was not convenient to have to go to the lobby to connect with clients. Also, the eggs, sausage & biscuit gravy at breakfast did not taste good. The breakfast had all the right elements and the staff person was fabulous, it just didn't taste very good. Despite that, we had a wonderful stay and would select the hotel again.These comments are from a verified stay97 people found this helpful. Did you find this helpful?|
Great Mackinaw Beachfront HotelFairview Beachfront Inn Judson from Swartz Creek stayed in June 2012The hotel was very accommodating both times we have stayed there this summer. The rooms were clean and spacious. The breakfast was delicious and filling. The newest indoor water-park was so much fun, our grandchildren loved it!These comments are from a verified stay148 people found this helpful. Did you find this helpful?|
Great Mackinaw Beachfront HotelFairview Beachfront Inn Ruth from Sterling Heights stayed in June 2012Great price! Didn't stay waterfront, but our room was right on the side, so if we walked out of our room we could see the water. Great amenities-breakfast, laundry, pools, access to waterparks at close locations. I couldn't believe the value we got for the price.These comments are from a verified stay112 people found this helpful. Did you find this helpful?|
Great Mackinaw Beachfront HotelFairview Beachfront Inn michael from Brooklyn stayed in June 2012It just was not what i thought it would beThese comments are from a verified stay73 people found this helpful. Did you find this helpful?|
Great Mackinaw Beachfront HotelFairview Beachfront Inn Julie from Clare stayed in June 2012Nice clean hotel with nice room. Very nice being right on the beach front. Great price for the room also. Breakfast was inconvenient having to go to seperate hotel. Especially since it was raining that morning. Breakfast room was full and felt we needed to rush so others could sit down to eat. Food was good. Think it is tacky that they have a tips jar sitting out in breakfast room. I understand having free breakfast is a great perk but felt like them asking for tips was inappropriate.These comments are from a verified stay138 people found this helpful. Did you find this helpful?|
Great Mackinaw Beachfront HotelFairview Beachfront Inn Jesus from Traverse City stayed in June 2012The young men who checked us in we're very in helpful and not friendly. Later in the day the young lady was very nice and helpful.These comments are from a verified stay131 people found this helpful. Did you find this helpful?|
Great Mackinaw Beachfront HotelFairview Beachfront Inn Karen from Okatie stayed in June 2012Our room was clean and we got a good night's sleep. We enjoyed our breakfast next door. Front desk staff were friendly and helpful. Location on the beach can't be beat... what a view!These comments are from a verified stay99 people found this helpful. Did you find this helpful?|
Great Mackinaw Beachfront HotelFairview Beachfront Inn Silvana from Sault Ste Marie stayed in June 2012Clean and great location a little dated but overall a very pleasant stayThese comments are from a verified stay117 people found this helpful. Did you find this helpful?|
Great Mackinaw Beachfront HotelFairview Beachfront Inn geraldine from Hamburg Tpw stayed in June 2012We loved our room with the lake/beach front view. it was clean, friendly staff and we found the breakfast very nice. We felt this was a great price for what we got. We were within walking distance of the boats to Mackinaw island and also to the downtown restaurants. We had a great stay.These comments are from a verified stay116 people found this helpful. Did you find this helpful?|
Great Mackinaw Beachfront HotelFairview Beachfront Inn alicia from Ann Arbor stayed in June 2012The beds where terrible and the check in girl wasn't very nice. But the housekeepers and breakfast staff was very friendlyThese comments are from a verified stay103 people found this helpful. Did you find this helpful?|
Great Mackinaw Beachfront HotelFairview Beachfront Inn TERRY from INNISFIL stayed in May 2012Best part was the girl on the reception desk both when we checked in and out...same girl...asked her if she slept there...very very nice and welcoming! excellent breakfast!These comments are from a verified stay104 people found this helpful. Did you find this helpful?|
Great Mackinaw Beachfront HotelFairview Beachfront Inn Carol from Mikado stayed in May 2012We were very impressed that since the Fairview Beachfront was not ready to open and we had placed the reservation online - they gave us reservations in the Hamilton Inn with similar accomodations but at the same rate quoted online. We were happy to have a reservation when we arrived.These comments are from a verified stay85 people found this helpful. Did you find this helpful?|
Great Mackinaw Beachfront HotelFairview Beachfront Inn Janet from Highland stayed in April 2012The room was as to be expected and the rates were reasonable. As for the breakfast, I thought the "tip jar" was a bit tackey. Also was not prepared in a timely manner.These comments are from a verified stay85 people found this helpful. Did you find this helpful?|
Great Mackinaw Beachfront HotelFairview Beachfront Inn Sherry from Battle Creek stayed in April 2012The staff was extremely friendly and went out of there way to help whenever possible. The breakfasts were wonderful and there was plenty of food, never left hungry. The view of Lake Huron was unbelievable,expecially at sunrise.These comments are from a verified stay99 people found this helpful. Did you find this helpful?|
Great Mackinaw Beachfront HotelFairview Beachfront Inn Amy from Oak Park stayed in July 2010The room was clean and comfortable. The breakfast was good. I would like to see more heart healthy choices.These comments are from a verified stay97 people found this helpful. Did you find this helpful?|
Great Mackinaw Beachfront HotelFairview Beachfront Inn Gaylene from Freeland stayed in July 2010Wonderful property! View from our room was amazing of the Mackinac Bridge! Would definataly stay there again and reccommend to future clients! Waterpark was awesome! Great value for the cost!These comments are from a verified stay119 people found this helpful. Did you find this helpful?|
Great Mackinaw Beachfront HotelFairview Beachfront Inn Kevin from Dearborn stayed in October 2011Front desk staff not very friendly. Overall, room was clean and nice.These comments are from a verified stay79 people found this helpful. Did you find this helpful?|
Great Mackinaw Beachfront HotelFairview Beachfront Inn David from Omer stayed in October 2011The rooms were clean, the staff was nice,the housekeeping brought fresh linens everydayThese comments are from a verified stay101 people found this helpful. Did you find this helpful?|
Great Mackinaw Beachfront HotelFairview Beachfront Inn Brian from Swartz Creek stayed in September 2011Room was clean and the staff at the front desk we nice and helpful. Only drawback was that the breakfast was the next hotel over so it was pretty crowded for two hotels sharing the same breakfast area.These comments are from a verified stay92 people found this helpful. Did you find this helpful?|
Great Mackinaw Beachfront HotelFairview Beachfront Inn Lewis from Midland stayed in September 2011I needed a room that was wheelchair accesible (they did not have), so they sent me to their sister hotel "Beach Vista Bridge" and it was outstanding, I will definatly be staying again. Awesome service and Awesome viewThese comments are from a verified stay97 people found this helpful. Did you find this helpful?|
Great Mackinaw Beachfront HotelFairview Beachfront Inn barbara from Pontiac stayed in September 2011We had a large family group. There were 8 of us. We were lucky to get the a 3 room suite. My sister and her husband took a room. I shared a room with children and the others used the 2 bedroom. This gave us plenty of space and losts of bathrooms when we all needed to get ready to go. The location was nice. The pool was fun and the breakfast was right next door. My only comment on the room it would be nice to have a hook on the wall in the bathroom for robe or clothes. Barbara GrahamThese comments are from a verified stay102 people found this helpful. Did you find this helpful?|
Great Mackinaw Beachfront HotelFairview Beachfront Inn Patty from Grand Rapids stayed in September 2011I think this hotel needs re-evaluate their definition of "kitchenette". I do not think they should be allowed to claim this on their description if they do not have more than just a refrigerator and a microwave.These comments are from a verified stay97 people found this helpful. Did you find this helpful?|
Great Mackinaw Beachfront HotelFairview Beachfront Inn Thomas from S. Rockwood stayed in September 2011We found our original room (1st floor) to be very damp and dingy. We requested a room elsewhere and they moved us to the floor above and we were satisfied. The 1st floor rooms are partially below ground.These comments are from a verified stay80 people found this helpful. Did you find this helpful?|
Great Mackinaw Beachfront HotelFairview Beachfront Inn Tonia from West Branch stayed in September 2011We had a beachfront balcony room and it was great. We brought our two children and visited the indoor waterparks at the sister hotels as well. A great time for the whole family!!! Cant wait to come back again.These comments are from a verified stay100 people found this helpful. Did you find this helpful?|
Great Mackinaw Beachfront HotelFairview Beachfront Inn CAROL from MT PLEASANT stayed in September 2011The room was very roomy and comfortable. We did not have any towels in our room when we arrived. We had to go to a different building for breakfast.These comments are from a verified stay102 people found this helpful. Did you find this helpful?|
Great Mackinaw Beachfront HotelFairview Beachfront Inn Jeff from Lansing stayed in September 2011Good breakfast, clean room, convenient to townThese comments are from a verified stay81 people found this helpful. Did you find this helpful?|
Great Mackinaw Beachfront HotelFairview Beachfront Inn Patrick from Clinton Township stayed in September 2011The room was VERY clean and updated. We had a beautiful view of the lake. The front desk staff was courteous. We were able to check in early and even get a late check out the next morning. Great hotel for the price. Will definitely go back!These comments are from a verified stay107 people found this helpful. Did you find this helpful?|
Great Mackinaw Beachfront HotelFairview Beachfront Inn Carol from Ada stayed in August 2011The room was clean, but it was never cleaned until late in the day, even though we were gone most of the day so that they could service the room.These comments are from a verified stay79 people found this helpful. Did you find this helpful?|
Great Mackinaw Beachfront HotelFairview Beachfront Inn Alan from Jackson stayed in August 2011The hotel was fine. The room was spacious and the location was good. They had some nice perks with respect to different water parks. It could have been a little cleaner but it was a good place for the price we paid.These comments are from a verified stay110 people found this helpful. Did you find this helpful?|
Great Mackinaw Beachfront HotelFairview Beachfront Inn SUSAN from Grand Ledge stayed in August 2011Everyone was very nive. Our air conditioning wasn't working very well, and we called the front desk and they has someone there within 10 minutes. He couldn't get it working very good, and it was 10:00 at night, so he brought us a fan, and the next day they got it fix perfect.These comments are from a verified stay121 people found this helpful. Did you find this helpful?|
Great Mackinaw Beachfront HotelFairview Beachfront Inn Lisa from Prudenville stayed in August 2011Clean rooms,friendly staff. good timesThese comments are from a verified stay110 people found this helpful. Did you find this helpful?|
Great Mackinaw Beachfront HotelFairview Beachfront Inn Daryl from Swartz Creek stayed in August 2011It was clean and comfortable and a good value for the rate. I would stay there again.These comments are from a verified stay174 people found this helpful. Did you find this helpful?|
Great Mackinaw Beachfront HotelFairview Beachfront Inn Sherri from Grand Rapids stayed in August 2011The rates were excellent for this room. Basic amenities and very clean. Balcony and view of the beach wonderful. Staff was great. Hotel had lots of amenities (pool, water park, spa). Breakfast was just okay and though next door, was not inconvenient. A few bothersome issues: climbing four flights of stairs to get to our room; the heating/cooling system was difficult to regulate. Otherwise, great stay at a great price.These comments are from a verified stay128 people found this helpful. Did you find this helpful?|
Great Mackinaw Beachfront HotelFairview Beachfront Inn Marie from Milan stayed in August 2011My husband and I had never stayed at the Fairview Beachfront Inn until recently. I can safely say that we WILL return. This hotel was a GREAT value. We had a room overlooking the lake, beach access and the indoor water park was great. My Son loved it. The breakfast buffet was at the hotel next door, however, it was very convenient and, unlike other hotels, had plenty of seating as well as an outdoor patio. Overall, we were VERY pleased with our choice to stay there while in Mackinaw City and we will be back next summer.These comments are from a verified stay93 people found this helpful. Did you find this helpful?|
Great Mackinaw Beachfront HotelFairview Beachfront Inn JOSEPH from HOWELL stayed in August 2011GOOD BUT GOOD USE SOME MORE UP KEEPThese comments are from a verified stay90 people found this helpful. Did you find this helpful?|
Great Mackinaw Beachfront HotelFairview Beachfront Inn Lori from JENISON stayed in August 2011Nice location and nice room.These comments are from a verified stay89 people found this helpful. Did you find this helpful?|
Great Mackinaw Beachfront HotelFairview Beachfront Inn Rachel from Wausau stayed in August 2011Wonderful view and beach! The staff was very helpful and professional. Close breakfast area with adequate choices for adults and kids. Our room could have used some TLC in the bathroom (shower knob came off in our hand and the drain didn't work in the tub!). The bathroom would have been an issue if we were staying more than one night.These comments are from a verified stay90 people found this helpful. Did you find this helpful?|
Great Mackinaw Beachfront HotelFairview Beachfront Inn LADONNA from Lima stayed in August 2011Very Nice and Clean for the value good ratesThese comments are from a verified stay95 people found this helpful. Did you find this helpful?|
Great Mackinaw Beachfront HotelFairview Beachfront Inn James from Grand Rapids stayed in August 2011This hotel would have been outstanding if they could have got us in are room sooner. We showed up early and asked if our room was ready. Our room was made availible to us only 30mins early. I felt they could have won big points if they would have clean and made it availible sooner. It was wonderful to have acess to all the waterparks. The location and price was wonderful. The neighbor hotels breakfast was just wonderful and it was nice how all hotels welcomed others from other hotels. I feel all hotels invovled in the waterparks and breakfast should also get this this review.These comments are from a verified stay94 people found this helpful. Did you find this helpful?|
Great Mackinaw Beachfront HotelFairview Beachfront Inn Randall from Middlebury stayed in August 2011Lock to the door to our room was damaged and hard to turn. Still using keys. Breakfast was not in the hotel but next door and crowded because of serving two hotels. hotel was nothing fancy.These comments are from a verified stay85 people found this helpful. Did you find this helpful?|
Great Mackinaw Beachfront HotelFairview Beachfront Inn Kimberly from Hamilton stayed in August 2011Our room was very clean with a beautiful view of Lake Huron. We also enjoyed the flexibility for the swimming facilities. The water slide is very fun!These comments are from a verified stay101 people found this helpful. Did you find this helpful?|
Great Mackinaw Beachfront HotelFairview Beachfront Inn Kobak from Oxford stayed in August 2011When we first arrived, the man at the front desk would not even acknowledge me for 2 to 3 minutes. The lady turned around and immediately greeted me and helped check me in. The rest of the trip was great. The cleaning staff was very kind and helpful!!These comments are from a verified stay100 people found this helpful. Did you find this helpful?|
Great Mackinaw Beachfront HotelFairview Beachfront Inn Robert from Holt stayed in August 2011A couple of our plug sockets in our room did not work but everything else was great.These comments are from a verified stay92 people found this helpful. Did you find this helpful?|
Great Mackinaw Beachfront HotelFairview Beachfront Inn Lori from Alto Pass stayed in August 2011Could not lock screen on sliding door to beach front. Screen would not open or shut . We booked 3 rooms and all had the same problem. Otherwise not bad. Enjoyed the breakfast buffet, could had a few more choices. would like to see a discount when booking more than one room. Thanks for a grt stayThese comments are from a verified stay99 people found this helpful. Did you find this helpful?|
Great Mackinaw Beachfront HotelFairview Beachfront Inn Carpenter from Washington stayed in August 2011The location is why I rated the hotel good. This hotel has a nice beach and the price is very reasonable. If it didn't have the nice beachfront I would have rated it average. I think they could make the beachfront more inviting with nice chairs and keep it organized. Regarding the rooms I think it would be very easy to make them more inviting with newer bedding. Overall we had a wonderful time in Mackinaw City and Mackinac Island!These comments are from a verified stay120 people found this helpful. Did you find this helpful?|
Great Mackinaw Beachfront HotelFairview Beachfront Inn Patrick from Auburn stayed in August 2011We had a great time. The view of the lake was very nice. The pool and hot tub were very relaxing. The breakfast buffet was also very good. We would definately stay again.These comments are from a verified stay92 people found this helpful. Did you find this helpful?|
Great Mackinaw Beachfront HotelFairview Beachfront Inn Laurie from Sterling Heights stayed in August 2011The hotel room was nice. Directions to the 2nd floor breakfast room in the Clarion would have been helpful. I also think they should not advertise to have internet services when the services actually are from the Clarion. We had spotty internet connection services. We did like the pool and the splash park.These comments are from a verified stay108 people found this helpful. Did you find this helpful?|Traveler Reviews (301-350 of 464)