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Vindel Motel

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
BBQ/picnic Area
Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
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Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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223 West Central Ave, Mackinaw City, MI, 49701
  • Place, Mackinaw Bridge Museum
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Mackinaw City Dock
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Mackinaw City Ferry Terminal
    ‪20 min walk‬
  • Airport, Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional)
    ‪21 min drive‬

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(54 reviews)
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

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

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Standard Room, Multiple Beds | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, Multiple Beds

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Single Bed

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About this property

Vindel Motel

Motel in Mackinaw City with free parking
A picnic area, free self-parking and free Wi-Fi in public areas are available at this motel. Other amenities include a vending machine. Housekeeping is available once per stay.
Vindel Motel offers 16 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. Guests can make use of the in-room fridges and microwaves. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit.

This Mackinaw City motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices). Cable televisions are provided. Housekeeping is provided once per stay.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.
Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Vindel Motel. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Mackinaw Crossings. Enjoy features like free WiFi in public areas, free self-parking and a free ferry terminal shuttle.
  • Free Wi-Fi (speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices))
  • Free self-parking
  • Amenities include a vending machine
  • Just a 5-minute walk from Mackinaw Crossings and 5 minutes on foot from Fort Michilimackinac State Historic Park
  • Free ferry terminal shuttle service
Vindel Motel offers its guests a vending machine and a picnic area. Public spaces have free WiFi. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Mackinaw City motel.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free ferry terminal shuttle
  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (once per stay)

Outdoors

  • Picnic area

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
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 35-inch TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Late check-out fee: USD 25

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and an access code; access will be through a private entrance
You will be asked to provide the property with a copy of your government-issued photo ID after booking
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed seasonally each year. They will be closed from 15 September to 15 May:
  • Swimming pool

Access methods

Access code, private entrance

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

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 fee: USD 25

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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cots/infant beds
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit
This property does not have a front desk. Guests will be asked to provide the property with a copy of their government-issued photo ID before arrival. Guests will receive an email 24 hours before arrival with check-in information and an access code. Guests can access their accommodation through a private entrance.
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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Vindel Motel Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 476 out of 679 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 141 out of 679 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 39 out of 679 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 17 out of 679 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 679 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

James

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

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly & helpful staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Daniel

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Robin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort

Hard beds!

The beds were so hard! Every bone in my body hurt the next day. And was a wake most of the night.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

James

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

Good price

Needs some updates but it was a good price & close to the ferry
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
No air conditioning, but did not need it. Did all transaction over the phone very convenient. They were sold out for the night. Felt very safe. Good parking.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Terry

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

10/10 Excellent

Jill

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This motel has been obviously renevated fairly recently. It is roomy, clean and nicely laid out. I would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alicia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I can't say enough about how happy we are to have discovered this great place. It is super clean, great location, walkable to the bridge, walkable to restaurants and other attractions, yet away from high traffic and crowds. Very convenient check in process! No hesitation on booking again, and in fact, can't wait for the next chance to do so!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

JENNIFER

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sue and Ted

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I was a bit concerned about self check-in. It went very well, though, and the motel was clean and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Debbi

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

8/10 Good

Emmylou

Liked: Cleanliness
Good location. We can in September only issue is that the carpet felt wet and moldy.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Surprised by the good quality of my room. Totally new and modern room in an obviously old style roadside motel. They even provided an understandable guide to using the TV! The totally automated check in via emails worked perfectly. Never saw an actual human staff person while here which is why I downrated staff/service but I really have no complaints. For the low price I did not expect free breakfast but the in-room coffee system was just like any other motel. A family style restaurant is just 2 blocks away.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jinger

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We needed to stop last minute and the was available. Pleasantly surprised by the cleanliness. Its an older place but we were very happy. It was quiet, neat and clean. Very close to the bridge, easy on and off. Will definitely stay again when needed.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Vivian

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Liked the digital check-in and check-out. Rooms are well kept. Definitely will stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dennis

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Incredibly clean and well maintained.

The owner of this motel must be OCD. Everything was unusually clean and very well maintained. It’s an old style motel, small and one story, but appears to be brand new. Not having a breakfast was a little annoying but we found a great breakfast place near the ferries so turned out to be a plus. All the arrangements were done without personal contact with staff. That worked well for us but if you are a high maintenance person that could a problem. Don’t expect a lot of frills. Pool was permanently closed and we never saw a gym or laundry room. That was fine for a lower price. It was close to Wienerlicous a great hot dog place.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Larry

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities
Check in was by phone no staff for check in or out. TV didn’t work but was fixed. Bed was good sheets smelt good room was clean but no service for the week we were there
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Martha

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We are return guests. It’s clean and quiet, with a convenient location and easy self check-in and check-out. The beds are a little bit firm for our liking but the other factors outweigh the beds so we will be back again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Travelled with family

Highly recommend!

Full of charm with a throwback vibe. Everything was very clean and well maintained. Perfectly located for exploring downtown Mackinaw or to catch a ferry to Mackinac Island. Loved that they send you a code and you don’t have check in. Made it stress free to get there on our schedule and walk right into the room. Highly recommend and will stay here again anytime we bring friends or family to see Mackinac.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is a great place to stay. Free shuttle service to the ferry right out your front door!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Judy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean & safe. Friendly & helpful employees.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elvia L

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jonathon

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean,great check in & out system
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

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

Comfy Night Stay

Small motel, but good for a nights stay. Clean,roomy, and close to walk to nearby restaurants .
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025