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Rainbow Motel

2.5 star property

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Outdoor spa tub
Courtyard
Indoor pool
Point of interest
Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed, Jetted Tub | Blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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602 South Huron Avenue, Mackinaw City, MI, 49701
  • Place, Mackinaw Crossings
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Animal Tracks Adventure Golf
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Mackinaw Manor Haunted Mansion
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Airport, Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional)
    ‪20 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
(23 reviews)
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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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
  • Free Wi-Fi

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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
(29 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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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
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Rainbow Motel

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 value of their stay
  • 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
  • Limited on-site self parking

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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

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Rainbow Motel Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 528 out of 819 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 235 out of 819 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 37 out of 819 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 11 out of 819 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 819 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

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
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10/10 Excellent

Karol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I've stayed here before twice and it's still the same...highly recommend
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location..safe..comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

hilin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It's good for our trip. It's easy to be found and had a good service
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jenness AKA Dory

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Thrilled with our stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Terese

Liked: Amenities
Room, grounds, pool all well maintained.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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8/10 Good

Debra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our stay here!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
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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
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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
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Marsha

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Nice place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
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10/10 Excellent

SHERYL

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Walkable very convenient
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

James W Waltrip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Have stayed several times
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Vivian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This property is family owned and a wonderful place to stay…Definitely planning to stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
great place..clean..safe..reasonable
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel with good location to local attractions and excellent staff
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very cute Motel, staff was great! Would definitely go back!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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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
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Sonia

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
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10/10 Excellent

Alyssa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice motel for the price. Would stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Tamera

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a great little locally owned place to stay-clean and quiet and reasonably priced
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

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