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Starlite Budget Inn

2.0 star property
Motel with free parking, 9-minute walk to Mackinaw City Ferry Terminal

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Aerial view
Children's play area - outdoor
Children's play area - outdoor
Property entrance
Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
The Starlite Budget Inn sits near Lake Michigan, offering a practical retreat with its indoor pool and sun loungers. Guests connect to WiFi while staying close to Mackinaw City Ferry Terminal. Families appreciate the nearby playground for quality time together.

Reviews

6.8 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Pet friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included

Room options

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Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

1 King with In Room Jacuzzi

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Refrigerator
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
  • 495 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

2 Rooms with 2 Double Beds

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Cable channels
  • 495 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Refrigerator
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
  • 144 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Refrigerator
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Refrigerator
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
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About the neighborhood

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 - 3 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Headlands International Dark Sky Park - 5 min drive - 5.5 km

Getting around

  • Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Keyhole Bar & Grill - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Dixie Saloon - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Wienerlicious - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Darrow's Family Restaurant - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬15 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 along with sun loungers
  • Free self parking
  • A vending machine, an off-leash area, and smoke-free premises
  • Tour/ticket assistance
Room features
All guestrooms at Starlite Budget Inn offer comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi. Guest reviews give good marks for the clean rooms at the property.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and free toiletries
  • TVs with cable channels
  • Refrigerators, daily housekeeping, and desks

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • 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 elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 1 floor
  • Smoking not allowed

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 available
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 October 21 and May 10.

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

Pets 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 at the number on the booking confirmation
An off-leash area is available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 40.0 per day
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

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 elevators
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–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. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

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?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Starlite Budget Inn located?

Located in the heart of Mackinaw City, this motel is within a 10-minute walk of Edgewater Beach and Mackinaw City Ferry Terminal. Lake Huron and Mackinaw Crossings are also within 1 mi (2 km).

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Starlite Budget Inn Reviews

Reviews

6.8
Rating 10 - Excellent. 193 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 326 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 251 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 136 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 95 out of 1001 reviews

7.2/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

6.0/10

Amenities

6.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Gerald

Liked: Property conditions & facilities

Nice to stay

OK place. Pretty friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Peaceful setting
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Phil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dr. Sarah

It is a dated place but many hotels in the area are. It was a good place to sleep and grab a shower. We didn’t spend much time in the room so for the price it can’t be beat!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Hugh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Everyone has coupons if you partake in their food or entertainment.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Patricia

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
The room was clean. With the exception of the shower, it had long blonde hair on the shower wall, my husband noticed while showering. I went without a shower. Everything else was good.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Srinivas reddy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

sara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Was just ok had to ask for wash clothes also when I checked in they asked for my card I asked why because I already paid for then when I woke up they charged me card agin $135 I don’t know what that was about also Saturday night someone checked in with kids I don’t mind that as I had kids to but there’s was jumping to 12 at night
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Roger

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very old, but it was clean. Pool was disgusting!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Stella

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I would of preferred having the office closer,
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

brad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
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

8/10 Good

jeff

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

8/10 Good

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was a nice room for the price. The staff was friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

Partha

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms light are out of order. Water logged in the bathtub. Room service only replace towel unless explicitly what are the things you want
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Warner

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

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place. 3 close hotels running through one lobby. Lots of options. Great staff at check in.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

Sheryl

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property shares a front desk/lobby staff with 2 other hotels, so check in was NOT at the property. (the people we worked with were fine the 2 stars is b/c there was no one at OUR hotel) I would have loved to know that ahead of time. The picture is an aerial view, up close this place is a bit run down and kind of felt a bit shady. People were shooting off fireworks and with no front desk staff it was kind of the wild wild west. The room was very small, but mostly clean. I would not stay here again. We were trying to save money and we got what we paid for.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

syed

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Washroom locking fridge not working
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Roman

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Very dated. Old bed. TV did not work
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Great price.

Great price. Nice room however was pretty loud and crowded with the pool.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

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

Great value

Very quite area, easy to get in and out with a car, but not idea for a large truck. We did not have room service clean at all, not because we refused but because no one came while we were out. Again we only stayed the weekend not a huge deal. Lots of local offers for you to save some money. I didn’t make it to the water parks but my three daughters did, they said it was fun. 14-18 years old. Nothing wild and crazy but a cool perk for free!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Ryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent customer service. Great value.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

4/10 Poor

Lynn

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

8/10 Good

Anandu

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Old property, at convenient location
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Ismael

Nice and peace
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024