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Thunderbird Inn

2.5 star property
Family-friendly motel with indoor pool and Hot tub

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Indoor pool, open 10:00 AM to 11:00 PM, pool loungers
Front of property
Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed, Jetted Tub | Pillow-top beds, iron/ironing board, rollaway beds, free WiFi
Reception
Combined shower/bathtub, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels
Reviews
7.8

Good

Popular amenities

  • PoolPoolPool
  • Hot tubHot tubHot tub
  • Parking includedParking includedParking included
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning
  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi

Check-in time

4:00 PM

Check-out time

11:00 AM

Explore the area

Map
146 Old Us 31, Mackinaw City, MI, 49701
  • Popular LocationMackinaw City Ferry Terminal8 min walk
  • Popular LocationMackinaw City Dock17 min walk
  • Popular LocationOld Mackinac Point Lighthouse2 min drive
  • AirportPellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional)28 min drive

Most relevant reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Great customer service at reception - Welcoming, friendly and helpful. Provide us with excellent information on where to...
Nigel
Sept 17, 2023
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Room options

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

8.3/10 Very good

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Pillow-top bed
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.1/10 Very good

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Pillow-top bed
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed | Pillow-top beds, iron/ironing board, rollaway beds, free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

7.8/10 Good

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Pillow-top bed
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub

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

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Private indoor hot tub
Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Pillow-top bed
Hairdryer
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed | Pillow-top beds, iron/ironing board, rollaway beds, free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.3/10 Very good

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Pillow-top bed
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed, Jetted Tub

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

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed, Jetted Tub

Highlights

Private indoor hot tub
Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Pillow-top bed
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Mackinaw City

Thunderbird Inn is located in Mackinaw City. Mackinaw City Ferry Terminal and Star Line Mackinac Island Main Dock - St. Ignace are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Lake Huron and Lake Michigan. Travelling with kids? Consider Animal Tracks Adventure Golf and Spy Quest Laser Maze. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing, and don't miss out on the snowmobiling and snowshoeing.
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What's nearby

  • Mackinaw City Ferry Terminal - 8 min walk
  • Mackinaw City Dock - 17 min walk
  • Colonial Michilimackinac Park - 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) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Keyhole Bar & Grill - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Dixie Saloon - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Wienerlicious - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Darrow's Family Restaurant - ‬2 min drive

About this property

Thunderbird Inn

Family-friendly motel near Lake Michigan
Close to Mackinaw City Ferry Terminal, Thunderbird Inn provides amenities, such as a playground and 1 hot tub. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks such as:
  • Swimming pool with sunloungers
  • Free self-parking
  • A free ferry terminal shuttle, an indoor pool and express check-out
  • Babysitting (surcharge), tour/ticket information and concierge services
  • Guest reviews say great things about the overall value
Room features
All guest rooms at Thunderbird Inn have comforts, such as air conditioning, as well as Guests reviews give good marks for the clean rooms at the property.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Pillowtop mattresses and rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)
  • Bathrooms with shower/bath combinations and free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Fridges, coffee/tea makers and heating

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
  • Playground
  • Spa tub

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

  • 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

More

  • 2 floors
  • Building
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Refrigerator

More

  • 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
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
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

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 25 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
Children up to the age of 12 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
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

  • Pet fee: USD 25 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 40.0 per night

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 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

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
Pool access available from 10:00 AM to 11:00 PM

Property is also known as

Thunderbird Inn Mackinaw City
Thunderbird Mackinaw City
Thunderbird Inn Motel
Thunderbird Inn Mackinaw City
Thunderbird Inn Motel Mackinaw City

Frequently asked questions

Does Thunderbird Inn have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool. Pool access is from 10:00 AM to 11:00 PM.

How much does it cost to stay at Thunderbird Inn?

As of 15 Jun 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Thunderbird Inn on 16 Jun 2024 start from ฿2,409.85, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Thunderbird Inn pet-friendly?

Yes, this motel allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total). There's a fee of USD 25 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Thunderbird Inn?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Thunderbird Inn?

Check-in start time: 4 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Thunderbird Inn?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Where is Thunderbird Inn located?

This family-friendly Mackinaw City motel is within a 15-minute walk of Mackinaw City Ferry Terminal and Lake Huron. Animal Tracks Adventure Golf and Spy Quest Laser Maze are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Thunderbird Inn Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

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8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Kathryn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This was a pleasant place to stay. Woman at front desk was vey nice and helpful. Close to ferry. Construction going on but that tells me they are working to maintain the property.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Elizabeth

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Nice area for a decent price. I guess we arrived too early for pool season. At least they have indoor pool next door. The room is small but cozy.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Harold

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Best Value for the Money and also the cheapest we found on our trip.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Larry and Siobhain

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Blanca was very thorough and we also got a great deal when we returned later in the week. I also appreciated having access to another pool and hot tub and a microwave.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Tina

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Our second time staying up here for bike weekend great little place and met some awesome people! We will be back next year!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

2/10 Terrible

stephanie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is “tired”, old, dated! We had a horrible experience based on our room not locking, changed rooms and were woken up by an alarm in room next door at midnight. There is no Overnight attendant so we had to go sleep in the other room, where the door didn’t lock. In the morning, we tried to retrieve our belongings from the room that had the alarm going, but our key wouldn’t work at 8 a.m. We had to delay our departure til an attendant arrived to let us into the room we paid for. Maybe this is why only 2 people were staying here, we were the 3rd. Don’t stay here, spend the extra money and get a descent place. Worst experience ever!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

4/10 Poor

Jody

Travelled with family, Travelled with pets
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff is so friendly but sadly there were some pretty significant things that weren't discussed or made it a miserable stay. Pool is closed and in demolition and disarray, ants all over in the room, old dried soap scum on the shower walls, there was clear plastic stickers from a gift bag stuck on the sink walls, broken toilet seat, the mini fridge temperature could not be adjusted and we woke up in the morning to everything frozen inside. So much so, that a can of pop had exploded. Tiny TV and one of the chairs at the table was unsafe.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Lindsey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The jetted tub is the deepest, widest tub I’ve ever seen, it was great! Floor needed to be replaced! Other guests stayed out in parking lot partying till past 2-3 am! Over all, I did feel safe in my room, the front desk/concierge Man was amazing, kind and friendly! I would recommend
Stayed 1 night in May 2024