Sunrise Beach Motel near Lake Michigan offers a warm, welcoming atmosphere. Guests enjoy free WiFi and an outdoor firepit for evening gatherings. The nearby nature reserve provides an excellent opportunity to connect with the local environment.
Located in Mackinaw City, Sunrise Beach Motel is on a private beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Michigan and Fort Michilimackinac State Historic Park, while Mackinaw Bridge Museum and Icebreaker Mackinaw Maritime Museum are cultural highlights. Animal Tracks Adventure Golf and Murdick's Fudge - St. Ignace are also worth visiting. Visit our Mackinaw City travel guide
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)
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
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At least 80% lighting from LEDs
Smoking not allowed
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Pillowtop mattress
Bathroom
Private bathroom
Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
Towels provided
Entertainment
TV
Food and drink
Refrigerator on request
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Air conditioning
LED lighting
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
Special check-in instructions
There is no front desk at this property
The host will greet guests on arrival
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
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Renovations and closures
The property is closed between November 1 and May 1.
Access methods
Host will greet you
Pets
Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 30.00 per accommodation, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
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
Pet fee: USD 30.00 per accommodation, per stay
Service animals are exempt from fees
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 debit cards; cash is not accepted
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
The seasonal pool will be open from June 01 to September 30
Pool access available from 10:00 AM to 11:00 PM
Property is also known as
Sunrise Beach Mackinaw City
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Frequently asked questions
Does Sunrise Beach Motel have a pool?
Yes, this property has a seasonal outdoor pool. Pool access is from 10:00 AM–11:00 PM.
Is Sunrise Beach Motel pet-friendly?
Yes, dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of USD 30.00 per accommodation, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.
How much is parking?
Self parking is free at this property.
What time is check-in at Sunrise Beach Motel?
Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.
What time is check-out at Sunrise Beach Motel?
Check-out is at 11 AM.
Where is Sunrise Beach Motel located?
Nestled on the beach, this Mackinaw City motel is within a 10-minute walk of Lake Huron and Edgewater Beach. Mackinaw City Ferry Terminal and Jack Pine Lumberjack Show are also within 1 mi (2 km).
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Reviews
Sunrise Beach Motel Reviews
6.8
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6.6
Cleanliness
5.6
Amenities
7.8
Staff & service
6.2
Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 60 out of 189 reviews
10 - Excellent
60
Rating 8 - Good. 33 out of 189 reviews
8 - Good
33
Rating 6 - Okay. 39 out of 189 reviews
6 - Okay
39
Rating 4 - Poor. 29 out of 189 reviews
4 - Poor
29
Rating 2 - Terrible. 28 out of 189 reviews
2 - Terrible
28
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Courtney
2025/10/8
Liked: Amenities
The room was clean the view was amazing and the staff was very friendly
Us and our 2 kids stayed here for one night. We loved being right on the water, and the firepits on the water were a quiet and relaxing spot to unwind. Would stay again.
My husband and I enjoyed our stay at Sunrise. Loved our view from the balcony it was just beautiful to have the window open at night and morning. Room and bathroom were nice and clean. Staff was nice as well. I will consider Sunrise Beach Motel in the future and will highly recommended to family and friends if they ever visit Mackinac Island.
Room was very clean, freshly redone and adorable. Beds were comfy and the view was great. Within 5 minutes of all major destinations in Mackinaw. Staff was friendly and quick. Would absolutely stay again!
Check in was great and the views were, also. Our room was very disappointing. The screen door to the balcony was badly ripped and the handle on the slider was broken. The tub needed replaced and the bathroom window was broken and taped over. The beds felt clean and were very comfortable.
Great stay especially for the price. Location is perfect for exploring the area and the view of the bridge and sunrise are great
Tyler
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
8/10 Good
Ute
2025/7/9
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Liked the beach access right of our room and view to the bridge. Beautiful sunrise.
The room was small, pretty clean, bathroom too.
Mattress was very comfortable.
Screen door and sliding door need to be replaced.
I LOVED the ease of the shuttle to the docks. The staff was super friendly and nice. The little beach was so cute and perfect for a quiet little stay.. it was windy so we didn’t do a campfire but we listened to the waves all night. It was perfect .. Except for when our neighbors decided to feed the seagulls at 7am and it sounded like a seagull attack. Haha ! But still is a cute little spot. Needs some updating and plumbing was a little weird.
But would definitely stay again.
Unfortunately I was really disappointed by this stay. We booked online as it was labeled “pet friendly” only to show up and be charged a $35 dollar pet fee PER dog, totaling $70, almost as much as the room itself. The pool and hot tub were both empty, there was trash piling up outside in the trash cans, our balcony door handle was snapped off, sharp, and unable to lock, and they only provided small, clear, Dixie cups for coffee. The beds were very uncomfortable and made loud, rusty squeaking sounds when you moved at night. The lake view was gorgeous, but with all the hotel options in this area, I’d choose somewhere else next time.
The room we stayed in was recently remodled. Very cute. Beds were really nice. Considerably comfortable for a hotel bed. Sheets were crisp and clean. The manager check on us every time he saw us to see how everything was going. The girls at the desk were very friendly and helpful. Will definetly stay again.
View was amazing. We had a waterfront room and the view was beautiful. Our first room had a toilet that was not working and the staff was able to quickly move us to another room.
This hotel was good for sleeping but don’t expect much else. They were draining the pool when we visited and upon check-in they didn’t inform us of this but we overheard another guest asking about waterpark passes and we then found out they were offering complimentary passes to a nearby hotel, but this was not offered to us, we had to ask. We ended up using the other hotel’s beach more than this one because it was cleaner. The balconies were very nice and the view was wonderful! Rooms were clean and beds were nice. If you call Shepler’s ferry their free shuttle will actually pick you up at the motel which was very nice. Also very convenient location to most things downtown mackinaw. If you’re just using the motel for sleeping and not much else then it’ll get the job done.
Looked nothing like the photos. For the price it's an okay place to sleep for one night, but that's very subjective. As long as you expect no frills & questionable cleanliness. It looked and smelled like I was staying at a divorced deadbeat dad's apartment that hasn't seen a vacuum in 5 years. I think this should have been a $40 motel for what it actually looks like. I think they get away with higher because it's close to the Mackinac Island ferry. But if you're looking for the cheapest possible, I think the bed was clean so I was happy about that.
Cute little motel on the water with some updates. Rooms are smaller than they look online. Outdoor trash piled up next to our room was not removed for 2.5 days. Many spider webs and bugs not cleaned by outdoor light. TV did not work. Tub had black marks and not clean. Bed was comfortable. Cute cabin wood inside and nice view. Someone was moving tons of furniture above us at 11pm. A/C & heat did not work well and only on one temperature.
Rudy
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
6/10 Okay
Joshua
2025/7/31
Disliked: Cleanliness
Not as clean as it should have been. Room nothing like the pictures on Expedia so it was a bit of a let down
The good is location and sitting on the covered porch with the sounds of the waves and the view of the bridge. Inside: under renovation? Reserved 2 weeks in advanced does not guarantee you will get the room you choose. They tried to put us on level 2 but my spouse could not do stairs. They said they would not charge me extra for the room they gave us. Bathroom door didn't close, stained bedspread. See photos of our room. Inside/Outside pool looked like it was closed due to pylons at the entrance and no lighting. Free parking, hard to maneuver around the rocks. Key card inoperable on day 2. They have a good location, hope they are able to fix the detailed stuff and politely accommodate reservations.