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Rainbow Motel

2.5 star property
Unwind by the water or dive into adventure near historic lighthouses. Find your haven at this cozy motel with an indoor pool.

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Located close to Icebreaker Mackinaw Maritime Museum, Rainbow Motel offers a relaxing retreat with an indoor pool and 2 spa tubs. Enjoy free WiFi, coffee/tea in the lobby, and a playground for kids while appreciating the overall value and helpful staff that previous guests rave about.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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Room, 1 Queen Bed | Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(22 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Microwave
  • 200 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room, 1 King Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Microwave
  • 200 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 2 Double Beds | Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room, 2 Double Beds

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(28 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Microwave
  • 270 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Room, 2 Queen Beds | Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Microwave
  • 250 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
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About the neighborhood

Mackinaw City is home to Rainbow Motel. Icebreaker Mackinaw Maritime Museum and Colonial Michilimackinac Park are cultural highlights, and some of the area's notable landmarks include Old Mackinac Point Lighthouse and Mackinaw Heritage Village. Jack Pine Lumberjack Show and Headlands International Dark Sky Park are two other places to visit that come recommended. Visit our Mackinaw City travel guide
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602 South Huron Avenue, Mackinaw City, MI, 49701

What's nearby

  • The Ferry Terminal for the craft plying between Mackinaw City and Mackinac Island Michigan
    Mackinaw City Ferry Terminal
    5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Mackinaw Point Lighthouse with the Mackinaw Bridge in the background. #OnTheRoad
    Old Mackinac Point Lighthouse
    15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Mackinaw Manor Haunted Mansion
    7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Mackinaw City Dock
    8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Mackinaw Bridge Museum
    8 min walk - 0.7 km

Getting around

  • Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional)
    30 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's
    11 min drive
  • Keyhole Bar & Grill
    8 min walk
  • Clyde's Drive-In
    11 min drive
  • Homemade Pasties / Zodiac Party Store
    10 min drive
  • Dixie Saloon
    8 min walk

About this property

Rainbow Motel

Motel near Icebreaker Mackinaw Maritime Museum
Located close to Old Mackinac Point Lighthouse and Colonial Michilimackinac Park, Rainbow Motel provides a playground and 2 hot tubs. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this motel include:
  • An indoor pool
  • Free self parking
  • A free ferry terminal shuttle and coffee/tea in the lobby
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the overall value, helpful staff, and location
Room features
All guestrooms at Rainbow Motel boast comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi. Guest reviews highly rate the clean rooms at the property.
Other amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with tubs or showers and free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Refrigerators, microwaves, and heating

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free ferry terminal shuttle
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • 2 hot tubs
  • Basketball
  • Indoor pool
  • Playground

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Indoor pool
  • Playground

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:30 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 10:30 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 9 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

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; cash is not accepted

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Rainbow Motel Mackinaw City
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Rainbow Motel Motel Mackinaw City

Frequently asked questions

Does Rainbow Motel have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool.

Is Rainbow Motel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Rainbow Motel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:30 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Rainbow Motel?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is Rainbow Motel located?

Situated in Mackinaw City, this motel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Icebreaker Mackinaw Maritime Museum, Old Mackinac Point Lighthouse, and Colonial Michilimackinac Park. Jack Pine Lumberjack Show and Mackinaw Heritage Village are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Reviews

Rainbow Motel Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.4

Cleanliness

9.4

Location

9.6

Staff & service

9.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 525 out of 812 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 232 out of 812 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 37 out of 812 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 812 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 812 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Conveniently located for our trip. Host was nice and check-in /check-out was easy.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dean

Loved the stay at the Rainbow

The managers were very friendly and accommodating as we decided to add an additional day to this quaint motel.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Terese

Liked: Amenities
Room, grounds, pool all well maintained.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Room was very clean and welcoming, althought quite small rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Erika

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Friendly staff and convenient location! Room was a little outdated but great for what we needed!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Larry

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

Good Place to stay

This place is a little dated but is super clean. The couple that own it are very friendly. We enjoyed are stay and it was very reasonably priced.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location..safe..comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were very impressed with this motel. The room was exceptionally clean. The property was also outstanding. I would recommend this motel to everyone. Another plus it is privately owned, which is a plus considering most hotel in Mackinac City are owed by one person. I will stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Vito

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice old fashion motel. Good for place to rest overnight. Room was clean and mattress nice and firm.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Considering the price of the stay, this place is excellent. Staff is very friendly, rooms and grounds are very clean! Other visitors were very respectful of each other.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nice place. Great location. Close to all activities, restaurants and shoppping. Our room was very clean.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

KEITH

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very close to everything. Rooms are clean and the subtle little things around the property make it very charming.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff/ owner was exceptionally hospitable and the rooms were nice and clean. It had a vintage charm with old cars in the parking lot and a personal touch. Very nice find in a great location. We would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ronald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Rainbow motel has exactly the amenities senior like myself enjoys, 1/clean basic room c/w parking right out side my door. 2/Spacious well groomed grounds for sitting and visiting other travelers. And mostly walking distance to dam near everything! 3/ Family owned and operated c/w hospitality!! 4/ definitely returning in fall of 2026 Ron and Sandra Amherstburg ontario
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gail

Wonderful Stay

This was a wonderful stay. The room was squeaky clean, and the staff was great. I highly recommend it!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Logan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This was such a nice stay! The room looks older, but it was great! The pool was nice and the outdoor area was great. We were so close to everything downtown and the ferry we didnt have to drive much, even with 2 little kids. The owners were so friendly and helpful!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hunter

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We absolutely loved our stay at the Rainbow Motel! The owners were so nice and told us all their favorite spots to eat and places to go and gave us cards with discounts at a few places! We will definitely stay again next time we visit mackinaw😊
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice folks, pretty plantings, fun bridge replica in the little garden. Excellent value
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very clean retro hotel with plenty of space and extra amenities. Almost don’t want to post because they will fill up…best place in Mackinaw
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

GARY

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly owners which take pride in their business. Very clean and inexpensive
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice, clean, and family owned hotel that is close to dining, shopping, and ferries to the island.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diane

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super friendly, family owned motal across from the lake. Shuttle to ferry is free and quick. Older hotel and rooms, but very clean and comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donald

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

great

super clean and very friendly staff we love it here
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We selected the Rainbow Motel for its high rating but after checking in, it became apparent that the rating system needs to be updated to enable a higher rating. This motel is in the style of a 1960’s roadside motel but I feel like I was the first person to stay in it. So clean and well maintained. Laura, who checked us in was a sweetheart.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

NORMAN

Liked: Cleanliness
It was musty, bath was old and and had no counter space. The beds were hard and lumpy. Staff was friendly and helpful. The grounds were attractive. It would be nice if they had a coffee malt in the room.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025