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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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Overlooking the ocean, this coastal hotel complex offers stunning views and a serene atmosphere.
Set amidst a serene lawn, this single-story residence offers a peaceful retreat.
Kids can play on the slide, climbing structure, and swings in the adjacent playground.
Relax in comfort with a large bed, two nightstands, and a framed picture above.
Playground area with a swing set and slide, surrounded by a fenced area and a grassy field.

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Housekeeping
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • 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

7.6 out of 10
Good
(18 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
(26 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

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
  • Smoke-free property, tour/ticket information 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

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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)

More

  • 1 floor
  • Smoke-free property

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 at the property

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 Crossings and Mackinaw Manor Haunted Mansion are also within 1 mile (2 km).

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Starlite Budget Inn Reviews

Reviews

7.0

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 193 out of 1015 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 340 out of 1015 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 259 out of 1015 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 136 out of 1015 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 87 out of 1015 reviews

7.4/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

6.0/10

Amenities

6.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10

Very good and budget friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10

Clean
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10

If you need a place to stay for one night before going to island then this is a convenient place to stay. Needs to be updated
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10

Very old, but it was clean. Pool was disgusting!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10

I would of preferred having the office closer,
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10

Traveling by motorcycle stated this place so we can catch the boat ride The pool was not an option as it was green and nasty and hadn't been cleaned in a while nor the hot tub that was in the building or pool whatever it was you can see he was nasty for the price the room was a good room to catch some sleep and in rest
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

4/10

Very inconvenient check-in process. Check in is at a different building off-site. Very old facility.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

4/10

Room dated musty and in disrepair
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10

Kinda wierd with no staff on site but the desk person two hotels down did fine.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10

Room was decent,bathroom tub/shower area needs improvement. A/C to small for unit
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10

They never serviced the room during the three days. I half expected it, given the price. Clean towels would've been nice.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

8/10

They did not sweep the floor in the room. There was stems from grapes on the floor and it was dirty
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10

Grungy looking room with assorted lighting fixtures that were interesting; as well as crooked shelves holding the refrigerator and microwave. There was an interesting wardrobe that gave the room a lower qualizty vibe.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

2/10

Overall, for the price we made it was alright. Stayed here for two nights. Check in was good, however checking out there was no one at the desk. The sheets still had hair, water smelled like rust and there was mold on the vents in the bathroom. I give it a 3/10.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

4/10

Very dated. Old bed. TV did not work
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

2/10

This hotel room was nothing like they showed on the app. It smelled really bad inside, things looked broken, bed and furniture were extremely out dated and the room was very small. We did not stay either of the 2 nights we immediately removed our things and cancelled our reservation.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

4/10

Welp, our first room #19 the light in bathroom was burnt out...and room smelt mildew really bad. They moved us to room # 21 that had a wobbly table that my husband fixed...the carpet felt damp...wasn't the best place to stay. Property needs upgraded. Customer service was poor...and rude. Won't go back.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

2/10

The room was not clean and I saw ants all over the bathtub. The water smells like its coming from some pond. Overall not a good experience at this hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10

It was exactly what I expected for the price cheap and convenient we stayed one night
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

4/10

Internet and TV were very intermittent. Couldn't do anything on computer or watch a complete show on TV. Expedia said breakfast included, but they said that no one does that in the area. Swimming pool was so green that you couldn't see the bottom. They had excuses. Electrical either didn't work, or was old. No ground fault in toilet area. Non grounded outlets all over room. Only value was the low price and close to downtown.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10

Our recent stay at Starlite Budget Inn in Mackinac City got off to a difficult start. First day when checked in to the room, it was quite frankly terrible: the bed was broken, and the bathroom was in poor condition. Next day when I asked the staff to change our room, thankfully, they were able to accommodate us quickly. The new room was a significantly ok as compared to the first, However, the issues weren't limited to just the initial room. Indoor pool was not in working condition, they offered kids pool passes to the other hotel. We did not have time for it and the outdoor play area for kids was not maintained, We appreciate the staff's prompt action in resolving our room issue.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

2/10

I don’t usually leave negative reviews, but this hotel had some real issues. The older look didn’t bother me, but the bathtub wouldn’t drain, and the front door had a visible gap where light came through. During a rainstorm, water leaked into the room and soaked the carpet. There was a strong musty smell, and with how wet the carpet was, it felt like a possible health concern.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

2/10

1/4 of roll of toilet paper after being transferred THREE times because a room wasn't ready at 4:15 & then 2 rooms didn't have tv's that worked.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

2/10

I had one of the worst hotel experiences ever. The place was extremely run-down, smelled awful, and felt like it hadn’t been properly cleaned or maintained in years. The building is very old and in desperate need of renovation. From the moment I walked in, I was overwhelmed by the musty odor and general lack of care. It honestly felt more like a neglected storage facility than a place to sleep. I wouldn’t stay here again even if it were free. Save yourself the disappointment and book elsewhere.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10

good short term stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024