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Starlite Budget Inn

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Desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Children’s play area – outdoor
Children’s play area – outdoor
Property entrance

Reviews

6.8 out of 10

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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116 Old US 31, Mackinaw City, MI, 49701
  • Mackinaw City Ferry Terminal
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Mackinaw City Dock
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Headlands International Dark Sky Park
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional)
    ‪23 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

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

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for 1 King with In Room Jacuzzi

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

1 King with In Room Jacuzzi

  • 46 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

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

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

2 Rooms with 2 Double Beds

  • 46 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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About this property

Starlite Budget Inn

Motel with free parking, a short walk to Mackinaw City Ferry Terminal
Along with an indoor pool, this smoke-free motel has tour/ticket assistance and a picnic area. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a vending machine.
Starlite Budget Inn offers 36 accommodations with free toiletries and blackout curtains. Cable televisions are provided.

Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit. This Mackinaw City motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. An iron/ironing board and hairdryers can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Recreational amenities at the motel include an indoor pool.

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

During your stay at Starlite Budget Inn, you're just a quick walk from Mackinaw City Ferry Terminal. Features include free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking, plus an indoor pool. This property offers pet-friendly amenities, such as an off-lead area.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • Take a swim in the indoor pool
  • Services include tour or ticket assistance
  • On-site recreation includes a playground
  • Within a 15-minute walk of Mackinaw City Ferry Terminal and Lake Huron
  • Cats and dogs welcome for a fee (restrictions apply)
  • Pet-friendly amenities are available, including an off-lead area
As a guest of Starlite Budget Inn, you'll find an indoor pool, a vending machine, and tour/ticket assistance. Public spaces have free WiFi. Self parking is free.

This Mackinaw City motel is smoke free.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • 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 lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 1 floor
  • Smoke-free property

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
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 21 October and 10 May.

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

  • Pets: USD 27.75 per pet, per stay
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • An off-lead area is available
  • Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 40.0 per day.
  • 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.

  • Pet fee: USD 27.75 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 40.0 per day

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 and cash
This property does not have a front desk. The check-in location differs from the property location. To check in, guests will need to go to 146 Old Us 31, Mackinaw City, MI 49701
Guests arriving after 11:00 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. The host will greet guests on arrival.
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.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • Pets are welcome in certain rooms only; other restrictions apply (please see the Fees section for related charges). To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

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Starlite Budget Inn Reviews

Reviews

6.8
Rating 10 - Excellent. 187 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 325 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 253 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 139 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 97 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

2/10 Terrible

Swathi

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The room was not clean and I saw ants all over the bathtub. The water smells like its coming from some pond. Overall not a good experience at this hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Sharon

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall, for the price we made it was alright. Stayed here for two nights. Check in was good, however checking out there was no one at the desk. The sheets still had hair, water smelled like rust and there was mold on the vents in the bathroom. I give it a 3/10.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Meghan

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
First room we were given did not have any hot water. They however made it right and got us a different room after testing to make sure the hot water worked. But the second rooms hot water didn't get hot until about 10 minutes of running and then didn't stay warm for a full shower after that. A bit disappointed that I spent $63 and we could not even get two warm showers out of it after a very long day.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

4/10 Poor

sanskriti

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms were very dirty and there were a lot of insects inside the room. There was no hot water in the tap either. Overall, it wasn’t a pleasant experience
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

4/10 Poor

JOSEPH

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Ashley

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room we were in needs serious updating. The water flowed orange when we first turned it on. A towel that was hung up clean, and ready to use was not clean. It had stuff on it. The seals on the door and the air conditioner were nonexistent. You can see straight outside. The bed was also hyper worn out and uncomfortable. You would sink/roll into the middle. It was cool that we got tickets to the water park for a day. But it was just that. It wasn’t for the duration of the stay. The waterpark was also so chlorinated that it made your eyes burn after 10 minutes. The trash cans in the room were so little that we couldn’t throw anything away after the first day. Overall the motel is one you book to just sleep in.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Kadience

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was nice for the price but as soon as we walked into the room there was a mildew / bleach smell. Then we went to the pool and the bottom of it was gross. Taking a shower was a 30 minute wait as the water ran for it to be able to warm up and not be freezing cold. Finally, when we went to use the microwave it didn’t work, like no lights on at all. It was just broken.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

jeff

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

6/10 Okay

John

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Loud and dated
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lindsey

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Verified traveller

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

I recommend this hotel.

It was a great value. The people were friendly. Comfortable and quiet rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Alaina

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

Ronald

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Robin

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Tammie

Travelled with family
the room was clean and not bad for a 1 night stay.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Mary B

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice stay for the price.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

Christine

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maureen, Galesburg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great checkin. Fast and friendly. Rooms are clean and comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay, clean and comfortable. Reasonable price. Definitely will be back.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Roberta

Travelled with family, Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Starlite is a great Budget motel. If you expect 4-5 stars then spend the money, go elsewhere & don't complain. It was clean (older motel of course), had working heat, and hot water. Lots of toiletries & towels provided. Read the fine print as it tells you that check-in is at a motel two driveways over. No big deal. Pet friendly for a fee. Conveniently close enough to the main strip without the downtown cost.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pamela

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We stayed at the Starlite Budget Inn on 9-27/9-29. The room was $150 for 2 nights. It was an old room, but had everything we needed. There were 2 pools on the property to use, and they were both empty when we went. Nice warm pool! I had a lot of questions and check in and the hostess was happy to explain everything. You also get discounts at local restaurants and waterpark passes. It was a lovely experience! Rooms are outdated, sure. But the privacy and quiet was what I was really looking for. We really enjoyed ourselves!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Colleena

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

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