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Starlite Budget Inn

2.0 star property

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

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
  • Place, Mackinaw City Ferry Terminal
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Mackinaw City Dock
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, Old Mackinac Point Lighthouse
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional)
    ‪21 min drive‬

Room options

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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 2 Rooms with 2 Double Beds

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

2 Rooms with 2 Double Beds

  • 46 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

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 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

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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About this property

Starlite Budget Inn

Motel with free parking, 9-minute 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.

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Starlite Budget Inn Reviews

Reviews

6.8
Rating 10 - Excellent. 192 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 326 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 251 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 136 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 95 out of 1000 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

6/10 Okay

Nick

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The prices booked online were not better than if I walked in and purchased myself. I did not bother to try and change booking due to not wanting the hassle, lesson bought and paid for... Microwave did not work. Outlets are only two prong with no ground. So everything in room was put on an extension cord that had the ground broken off and it was over loaded on a multi out. Not a safe practice to say the least. Decor has not been updated in a very very very long time. Carpets felt moist and almost sticky under bare foot. Door has no weather strip to keep elements or pests out. I could go on but will not.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ella

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The check in was at another nearby property but the room was clean and the parking was easy.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Allison

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Cheap stay, felt very low budget and property not well maintained
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Karen

Liked: Staff & service
Good for a one night. Drive thru.. price good.. nice owner left key for us in drop box(very late arrival) appreciated that so much.. friendly good personal service..
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Noha

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I have never ever been in such a disgusting place. The room smelled like straight up mold and mildew. The ac wasn’t on and it was so dirty it seemed as if it wasn’t cleaned in months. Yes the sheets were “clean” but smelled absolutely horrendous. The bathtub faucet was dripping 24/7. Let’s not forget the BED BUGS. I found bed bug droppings on both queen mattresses in the seams of them. There were spider webs and insects in the room in all spaces. The furniture is all from the 70s and the mattresses themselves were not comfortable. Spider webs beyond belief behind the mattress and under the headboard. Overall not a clean location. When it was mentioned to the staff they seemed surprised although I found another review that mentioned bed bugs the same day we checked out… seems a little odd. The management is also managing two other hotels so I’m not so sure about the other two hotels conditions. Come at your own risk!!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Giedre

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Deb

Travelled with family
Disliked: Amenities
The air conditioner was not on when we arrived in our room. The room was very hot and stuffy. Staff did not know location of ice machine so we had to go to a neighboring hotel to get ice.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jodi, Deforest

Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The reason for the low rating is because when we arrived several others were in the office complaining about bed bugs. My group decided not to stay, and the Office wouldn't refund us for our 2-night stay. The reason we chose NOT to stay is because of a potential health risk and bed bugs can be anywhere on site and hard to get rid of!!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Becky

Travelled with family
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Part of a congolmeration of three hotels apparently managed by one company now? Check in staff was not accomodating. Pulled into the hotel we booked and had to go down to a different hotel to check in and watched numerous people do the same thing. Room was fine, smelled musty. Good enough for the price and just needing a bed.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Devendra

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Broken bed,
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Partha

Travelled with family
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

10/10 Excellent

Basil

Travelled with partner
Bed room clean over all it’s been good.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Stephen

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

We liked our stay!

Stephen’s room door has a hole in it, but everything else was great!!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Larry

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It’s an old property clean for the age needs up dating on everything
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Hasan, Canton

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Shana

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

6/10 Okay

Krzysztof

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Leigh

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Pleasant staff, we came in super late but the lady assisting us was prompt and pleasant. The room was clean, but there was an unpleasant smell throughout the room. The pillows didnot have the scent, gratefully. For the price, it was a great stay
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Isaac

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice place when you visit Mackinac
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Worst motel ever

In my MANY years of traveling, I have probably stayed at a few hundred low-cot motels. This wa the worst. Several things did not work, but the worst of all was that the carpeted floor was sopping wet in places. I have no idea how long it had been wet, or what mold was growing in that water.. Also, there was no one in the office, so check-in was done off site. On the other hand, the woman who came to help was very effective and pleasant. Kudos to her!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Trent

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Katherine

Liked: Staff & service
Comfortable beds.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Arun

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Lillian

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I think the price for this room was too high even in peak season.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025