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Rainbow Motel

2.5 star property

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Indoor pool
Outdoor spa tub
Point of interest

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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602 South Huron Avenue, Mackinaw City, MI, 49701
  • Place, Mackinaw City Ferry Terminal
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Mackinaw City Dock
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Headlands International Dark Sky Park
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Airport, Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional)
    ‪21 min drive‬

Room options

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

Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(22 reviews)
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Room, 1 King Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Room, 2 Double Beds

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(28 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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

Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About this property

Rainbow Motel

Motel with 2 hot tubs, near Icebreaker Mackinaw Maritime Museum
This motel features an indoor pool, coffee/tea in a common area and a picnic area. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided.
Rainbow Motel offers 29 air-conditioned accommodations with a hairdryer and free toiletries. Flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels. Guests can make use of the in-room fridges and microwaves. Bathrooms include baths or showers.

This Mackinaw City motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include telephones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and an iron/ironing board can be requested.

2 hot tubs are on site along with an indoor pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

Our customers tell us they can't get enough of Rainbow Motel's great location. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Lake Huron. Free WiFi in public areas, free self-parking and a free ferry terminal shuttle are available.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • Take a swim in the indoor pool or soak in the 2 hot tubs
  • Amenities include coffee/tea in a common area
  • On-site recreation includes basketball and a playground
  • Guests have great things to say about the clean guestrooms and the helpful staff
  • 11 minutes by foot from Icebreaker Mackinaw Maritime Museum and a 2-minute drive from Old Mackinac Point Lighthouse
  • Free ferry terminal shuttle service
Rainbow Motel offers its guests 2 hot tubs and an indoor pool. Public spaces have free WiFi. Rainbow Motel also features a picnic area and coffee/tea in common area. Self parking is free.

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

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 lift

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
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

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
The front desk at this property is open daily from 8:00 AM - 10:30 PM.
To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property at least 24 hours prior to arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests arriving after 9 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

Property is also known as

Rainbow Motel Mackinaw City
Rainbow Motel
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Reviews

Rainbow Motel Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Bonnie

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautifully maintained retro property with pink doors and also green soap to match the green tile bathroom. Comfy bed and pillows. Table and chairs. Loved it.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Keegan, Hobart

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cute quiet motel. Dirty sock under bed. And black specs floating in indoor hot tub.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

James W Waltrip

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Have stayed several times
Stayed 1 night 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

Melissa Bykowski

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Travelled with family
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

KEITH

Travelled with partner
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

8/10 Good

Logan, degraff

Travelled with family and small children
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

Richard

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

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
great place..clean..safe..reasonable
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Bonnie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
I loved the front desk welcome, the conveniencectobtownbbutvwoukd like to have in room coffee. I will stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sonia

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, excellent location. Comfortable room - nothing fancy but great for a weekend getaway. Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights 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

Antonio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Rainbow hotel was a wonderful place to stay. Rooms were small but offered all the amenities of a large hotel. Would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jerry

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Old school motel. Very clean and very quiet. Great deal! Staff was very nice and very helpful. I booked another stay already.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Genevieve

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Very friendly
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

John

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

Diane

Travelled with family
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

Karen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very cute Motel, staff was great! Would definitely go back!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hunter

Travelled with partner
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

Jessica

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The owners we super helpful and friendly at check in and after. The rooms were in excellent condition. The pool and hot tub were beautifully clean. Pillows were awesome! LOVED the green bathroom! It is an older motel but to me it was quite charming! Definitely my best stay in MC and we're up there a lot!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jenness AKA Dory

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Thrilled with our stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025