Chippewa Hotel Waterfront

3.0 star property
Waterfront relaxation awaits at this lakeside retreat where travelers can warm up after exploring nearby attractions and enjoy peaceful downtime

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The Chippewa Hotel Waterfront sits right on the water's edge, offering a peaceful getaway with a spa tub for unwinding after a day of adventures. Guests appreciate the convenience of free WiFi in their rooms to stay connected while enjoying the waterfront location.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Free WiFi
  • Housekeeping
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Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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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; cash is not accepted

Frequently asked questions

Is Chippewa Hotel Waterfront pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

This property doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Chippewa Hotel Waterfront?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Chippewa Hotel Waterfront?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Chippewa Hotel Waterfront located?

Located in Downtown Mackinac Island, this hotel is steps from Lake Huron and Mackinac Island Tourism Bureau. Mackinac Island State Park and Maze Of Mirrors are just steps away.

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Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.6

Cleanliness

10

Location

9.6

Staff & service

9.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 19 out of 27 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 27 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 27 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 27 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 27 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

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

The Chippewa.

Under the COVID umbrella we couldn’t have asked for a better Hotel experience. Great view. Great staff. Loved our time here. See you next year!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shirley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A must once in a lifetime place to visit. This island is so peaceful and a lot of history.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020
Verified

8/10 Good

Cheryl

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

Great place to stay on Mackinac Island

We stayed at the Chippewa to celebrate my daughter's 21 st birthday! It was a lot of fun. We had 4 rooms and most of them were comfortable. The hot tub was awesome!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jongchul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
good
Stayed 1 night in May 2018
Verified

8/10 Good

Robert

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

Great location on the main street

The Chippewa Hotel Waterfront is charming. It has a great restaurant and is home of the Pink Pony.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patti

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

Best room ever!

We were so extremely pleased with our room we would like to make it an annual trip and would love to have the same room! It was roomy, clean and great view!! It all said it was the best room we've ever had!!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2017
Verified

10/10 Excellent

kris

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

Wonderful stay

We have stayed at different places on the island and we liked this the best. Rooms are comfy and location is great. If you want off the beaten path, not the place for you. There is street or boat noise but never too loud for us.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2017
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Heidi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We had an amazing time at the Chippewa! The Pink Pony was a blast! Breakfast by the waterfront was amazing and the staff were super helpful!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2017
Verified

6/10 Okay

Glenn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort
Loved everything about the hotel... until we tried to sleep! We had a room facing the main street. Very noisy! Poor soundproofing. We heard voices much of the night. From loud revelers when the bar closed to the men talking loudly at 3:00 am, while hosing off the street. Would rate a 5 but for the noisy night and terrible night of sleep!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2017
Verified

8/10 Good

Jacalyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
the first room we were in was awful and they had no other vacancies but we did upgrade to a new available room the next night. It was quite a bit more expensive but lovely. the first room, 319 had a tilt where you couldn't even sleep in the beds comfortably. Very small.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2017
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Bike riding

The island is magical
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2017
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

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

Perfect Stay

The room was great and very clean. Love the Pink Pony store! I was on the island for 15 minutes and my first purchase was from the Pink Pony. It was a perfect vacation.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2017
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The location is great and the room we had was very bright and cheerful. The hotel staff and restaurant staff were great. Good food at the restaurant. Will stay here again the next time we get to the island.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

linda m.

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

Best in Mackinac Island!

I thoroughly enjoyed my stay at the Chippewa. I will tell everyone to stay there. All staff went over and beyond in service and answering all my questions easily. I love your decor and beautiful views...street side(which I was) and lake side, where I ate breakfast every morning. I only hope that I can visit again.....
Verified

10/10 Excellent

chef

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The room was a bit small, but very cozy and luxurious. The bed was very soft and comfortable, the amenities were excellent. A great view of the fort and governor's mansion were out the window as was Main Street. It was conveniently located with a five star restaurant downstairs along with the world famous "Pink Pony Bar". The off-season rates were very affordable and quite reasonable. Much less expensive than other hotels on the island of similar standings. The staff everywhere were delightful and the "Pink Pony" was a "MUST HAVE A DRINK IN before you die." Plus a gift shop FULL of "Pink Pony" souvenirs for folks of all ages. The lobby is a great place to sit and relax while you're waiting for your room or the ferry, or taking a break from fudge shopping. On a scale of 1-10, I'd give the Chippewa Hotel a 100. Best place I've stayed in 40 years of vacations.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

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

Perfect

Chippewa did not disappoint. Especially loved the hot tub went in it both nights! Will definitely book again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Janet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Charlie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2020
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Stayed 1 night in May 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Penny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2019