Thunderbird Inn

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January 2025

February 2025

Indoor pool, open 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM, pool loungers

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed, Jetted Tub | Bathroom | Combined shower/bathtub, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels

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

Overview
Rooms
Location
Policies

Good

Popular amenities

Pool

Pet-friendly

Air conditioning

Free WiFi

Parking included

Explore the area

146 Old Us 31, Mackinaw City, MI, 49701

Mackinaw City Ferry Terminal
8 min walk
Mackinaw Manor Haunted Mansion
17 min walk
Spy Quest Laser Maze
17 min walk
Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional)
29 min drive

Room options

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

23 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Pillow-top beds, iron/ironing board, rollaway beds, free WiFi

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

Sleeps 5
2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

23 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub

33 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

23 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed, Jetted Tub

26 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed

About this property

Motel in Mackinaw City with free parking

An indoor pool, concierge services and tour/ticket assistance are available at this smoke-free motel. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a vending machine. Change of towels is available on request

Thunderbird Inn offers 48 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. Beds feature pillowtop mattresses. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include telephones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested.

Recreational amenities at the motel include an indoor pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Thunderbird Inn. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Mackinaw City Ferry Terminal. Free WiFi in public areas, free self-parking and a free ferry terminal shuttle are available. This property offers pet-friendly amenities, such as an off-lead area.

Free WiFi
Free self-parking
Take a swim in the indoor pool
Services include a concierge and tour or ticket assistance
Guests have great things to say about the value of their stay and the clean guestrooms
Within a 15-minute walk of Mackinaw City Ferry Terminal and Lake Huron
Free ferry terminal shuttle service
Cats and dogs welcome for a fee (restrictions apply)
Pet-friendly amenities are available, including an off-lead area

As a guest of Thunderbird Inn, you'll find an indoor pool, a vending machine, and tour/ticket assistance. WiFi is free in public spaces. Free self parking is available. You'll have access to the indoor pool at a partner property.

This Mackinaw City motel is smoke free.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

Free ferry terminal shuttle
Free self parking on site

Things to do

Indoor pool
Indoor pool (guest access)

Family friendly

In-room refrigerator
Indoor pool
Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

Limited-hour front desk
Vending machine

Guest services

Change of bedsheets (on request)
Change of towels on request
Concierge services
Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

Pool loungers

Accessibility

No lift

Room amenities

Bedroom

Bedsheets provided
Pillowtop mattress
Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/bathtub combination
Towels provided

Entertainment

32-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

Coffee/tea maker
Refrigerator

Access via exterior corridors
Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
Free local calls
Heating (climate-controlled)
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

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: USD 35 per pet, per stay
Only dogs and cats are allowed
Maximum 2 pets
Pets cannot be left unattended
An off-lead area is available
Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome.

Kids stay free! Children 12 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.

Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 40.0 per night.

Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

Pet fee: USD 35 per pet, per stay
Service animals are exempt from fees
Rollaway bed fee: USD 40.0 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.

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-authorise 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

The front desk at this property is open daily from 7:00 AM - midnight.
Guests arriving after 11:00 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation.

We should mention

Pool access available from 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM
Children aged 12 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
Pets are welcome in certain rooms only; other restrictions apply (please see the Fees section for related charges). To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Thunderbird Inn Mackinaw City

Thunderbird Mackinaw City

Thunderbird Inn Motel

Thunderbird Inn Mackinaw City

Thunderbird Inn Motel Mackinaw City

Thunderbird Inn Reviews

7.8

Good

7.8/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.2/10

Eco-friendliness

8/10 Good

FRED

19 Sept 2024

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

19 Sept 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pamela

18 Sept 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ed

Travelled with partner

18 Sept 2024

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

No breakfast.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter

17 Sept 2024

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Connie

Travelled with family

17 Sept 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Chris

Travelled with family

16 Sept 2024

Liked: Staff & service

Good, affordable place to stay in Mackinac City.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janet

16 Sept 2024

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Linda

15 Sept 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Good location

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with group

15 Sept 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Solid place to stay is Mackinaw City

This was a solid place for our needs. We booked the hotel to sleep at night. It was quiet and seemingly safe. Front desk guy was friendly and polite. Great experience.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

13 Sept 2024

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

samuel, Chicago

12 Sept 2024

Liked: Staff & service

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Did not like the outline of the room. Sink was not in the bathroom

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

peter

Travelled with partner

10 Sept 2024

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Old, stains on carpet, pretty rough but also very inexpensive

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karma

7 Sept 2024

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

My mother and I are regular guests, because we love Thunderbird. Front desk people are fantastic as well.

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

ROBIN MOSES

Travelled with partner

4 Sept 2024

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Booked a room with jacuzzi which was not working. Some wierd smell when we entered the room, had to use our room freshner and deodrant.

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Travelled with partner

3 Sept 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

The hotel was pretty nice. Very quiet, we were only one of a few people staying that weekend.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Rachel

3 Sept 2024

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort

Not bad for the price.

The place is not bad especially for the price but I couldn't help but notice that it could use some upgrades. The toilet looked almost like it had a crack in the bowl and it had not been cleaned in a long time. The carpet had some stains in them but overall, again for the price, it was a decent place.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Aaron, Grand Rapids

Travelled with family

2 Sept 2024

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Overall slightly above average for the price point.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Romy

28 Aug 2024

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

We checked in late and at first, were given the wrong room. Then, we checked in and because it was late went right to sleep. In the morning, we noticed the closet door/mirror was broken and there was a blood stain on the floor in the main room and a small blood splatter on the bathroom wall. We got out of there quickly.

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

amber

Travelled with partner

25 Aug 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Could use some updating, carpeting, jacuzzi

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Becky

25 Aug 2024

Liked: Staff & service

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

ardith

23 Aug 2024

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Sheets were stained and dirty. The bedside chest was full of crumbs. The top of the chest refrigerator was dirty. The floor turned my feet black so never stepped out of my shoes. The bathroom smelled like cat urine.

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Michael

21 Aug 2024

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Travelled with family

18 Aug 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Steve

Travelled with family

17 Aug 2024

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Never again! Way overpriced for the shapes of facility was in. No hot water to take a shower with an Internet service was totally unreliable. No breakfast complementary or otherwise. Rooms basic but need maintenance work done to bring them up to current status.

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024