Mackinac Island Hotels: All 36 Places to Stay (+ Map)

Last Updated: August 2026

Mackinac Island hotels book out further ahead than almost anywhere else in Michigan, and there’s a simple reason: there are only about three dozen places to stay on the entire island, most of them close for the winter, and no one can drive in. Where you stay shapes the whole trip more than it would anywhere else.

I’ve stayed on the island in three different seasons and recommended it on air for WDIV Detroit more times than I can count. The two questions I get most are whether the Grand Hotel is worth it and where you can bring a dog — both answered below, along with all 36 places to stay sorted by what they’re actually good for.

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Interactive Map of Mackinac Island Hotels

Tap the map to open it in Google Maps. Location matters more here than at most destinations because there are no cars — everything is walking, biking, or a carriage. Main Street puts you in the middle of the restaurants and ferry docks. Market Street is one block back and noticeably quieter. Anything outside downtown means a bike ride or a carriage fare each way.

Before You Book: What Makes Mackinac Different

Mackinac sits in Lake Huron between Michigan’s two peninsulas, and more than 80% of it is Mackinac Island State Park — Michigan’s first, and previously America’s second national park. Motor vehicles have been banned since 1898.

That ban is the single biggest thing to plan around. Your bags travel by horse-drawn dray from the ferry dock to your hotel, which usually means a per-bag fee and a wait. Roller bags and cobblestone don’t mix. Whatever you’d normally pack for three nights, bring less.

Most hotels run May through October. A handful stay open year-round, along with some vacation rentals, but winter service on the island is genuinely limited. Book peak-summer dates in January or February — Lilac Festival in June and Labor Day weekend fill first.

The Grand Hotels and Resorts

Grand Hotel

286 Grand Ave
The 660-foot front porch is the longest in the world, and sitting on it in a rocking chair with the Straits in front of you is the reason people come — check rates at the Grand Hotel. Afternoon tea is the tradition worth planning around, and the Esther Williams pool is the oddest, best thing on the property.

Honest note: the Grand charges non-guests an admission fee just to walk the porch and grounds, and there’s a dress code after 6:30 p.m. If those things sound charming to you, you’ll love it. If they sound like work, stay somewhere else and visit for tea. Don’t skip Sadie’s Ice Cream Parlor either way.

Mission Point Resort

6633 Main St
Eighteen acres on the quiet east end of the island, with a waterfront lawn full of Adirondack chairs that is my favorite place on Mackinac to do nothing — see availability at Mission Point. There’s a spa, lawn games, and enough space that kids can actually run.

It’s also the only dog-friendly resort on the island — see the dog section below for the specifics, because there are rules worth knowing before you book.

The Inn at Stonecliffe

8593 Cudahy Cir
A restored 1904 Tudor mansion set well away from downtown, with the best view on the island — the Mackinac Bridge suspended over the Straits. Stonecliffe came through a full renovation and was named one of TIME’s World’s Greatest Places in 2024, which is not a list Michigan properties land on often.

Two things to know: it’s a bike or carriage ride from town, not a walk, and it is not pet-friendly.

Historic Hotels on Main Street

Island House Hotel

6966 Main St
Island House has been taking guests since 1852, making it the oldest hotel on the island. It’s the only downtown hotel with both an indoor and an outdoor pool, which is why I send families here when Mission Point is full.

Chippewa Hotel Waterfront

7221 Main St
You’ll recognize it by the pink facade. The Chippewa sits directly on the harbor, and its waterfront bar is one of the liveliest spots in town with live music most summer nights. Ask about a harbor-side room — the view of boats coming and going is the whole point, and the street-side rooms don’t have it.

Murray Hotel

7260 Main St
A historic boutique property with period furnishings, a well-regarded breakfast buffet, and a rooftop bar that draws a crowd. The Murray also runs an Annex next door at 7258 Main and loft suites in the main building, so if the standard rooms are booked, ask about those.

Harbour View Inn

6860 Main St
A restored Victorian with gardens that are genuinely worth the walk-through even if you’re not staying. Harbour View does a complimentary afternoon wine and cheese reception, plus continental breakfast — a combination that adds up fast on an island where everything is priced for a captive audience.

Lake View Hotel

7452 Main St
Victorian architecture, an on-site restaurant, and direct access to the waterfront. Lake View is one of the more reasonably priced Main Street options, which on this island is worth saying out loud.

Hotel Iroquois

7485 Main St
The Iroquois has forty-five suites right on the water, many with balconies looking out at Round Island Lighthouse — the little red-and-white one you photographed from the ferry. The waterfront restaurant is one of the better meals on the island.

Lilac Tree Suites & Spa

7372 Main St
The Lilac Tree suites have kitchenettes, which is the single most practical amenity on Mackinac — island restaurant prices add up quickly with a family. There’s a spa and a rooftop sundeck as well.

Bicycle Street Inn and Suites

7416 Main St
The most contemporary rooms downtown, with a rooftop hot tub and complimentary bike rentals — check rates at Bicycle Street Inn — which on an island where biking the eight-mile shoreline is the main activity saves you real money over three days.

Main Street Inn and Suites

Main St
Main Street Inn and Suites has eighteen rooms and suites including one- and two-bedroom layouts and a honeymoon suite with a jacuzzi. Free Wi-Fi, bike storage, and a communal sitting room with a pool table. It’s owner-run, and that shows — porters handle your bags between the ferry terminal and your room, and there’s local fudge at turndown.

Pontiac Lodge

7338 Main St
Small, unfussy, and right in the middle of downtown, with complimentary bike rentals — see availability at Pontiac Lodge. A sensible pick if you plan to be out all day and just need a comfortable base.

Mackinac Island Bed and Breakfasts and Inns

Most of these sit on Market Street, one block up from Main. It’s quieter, the rooms usually cost less, and you’re still a two-minute walk from everything.

Metivier Inn

7466 Market St
Metivier is Victorian, comfortable, with a garden and a homemade breakfast. This is the B&B I recommend first for anyone who wants the island’s historic character without the Grand Hotel’s formality or price.

Haan’s 1830 Inn

7966 Market St
Haan’s dates to 1830, which makes the building older than the state of Michigan. Antique-filled rooms and homemade breakfast. If you like historic buildings, this is the most historic bed you can sleep in on the island.

Market Street Inn

7237 Market St
Market Street Inn has a garden courtyard, complimentary breakfast, and a parlor where you can sit and watch the carriages go by. Clean, homey, and well located — one of the better value picks downtown.

Pine Cottage Bed & Breakfast

1428 Bogan Ln
Pine Cottage is set back on Bogan Lane, away from the downtown noise, with a quiet garden and homemade breakfast. Good for a couple who wants to feel like they’re staying at someone’s house rather than a hotel.

The Cottage Inn of Mackinac

6303 Huron Rd
Cottage-style rooms with modern amenities, a peaceful garden, and the closest walk to the ferry docks of anything on this list — useful if you’re arriving late or leaving early.

Hotel Windermere

8475 Windermere Blvd
Windermere is a quieter boutique option in a wooded setting away from the Main Street crowds, with complimentary breakfast. Guests consistently mention the beds.

More Island Inns, B&Bs, and Cottages

Smaller properties, most with only a handful of rooms. These are the ones that still have availability when everything else is booked, so keep the list handy:

• Cloghaun Inn — 7504 Market St. An 1884 Irish family home, still run by descendants
• Hart’s Inn — 7556 Market St
• McGreevy Cottage — 7567 Market St
• Voyageur Inn — 1450 Bogan Ln, off the downtown strip
• Small Point Bed & Breakfast — a quiet spot near the water
• Jacob Wendell House B&B — 6734 Main St, a historic family home
• Inn on Mackinac — a large Victorian with a wraparound porch, one of the most photographed buildings on the island
• Bay View of Mackinac Bed & Breakfast — harbor-facing, on the water side of Main
• Bogan Lane Inn — a small, long-running inn off Bogan Lane, away from the downtown noise
• The Mackinac House — a compact downtown option
• Lilac Tree Guest House — separate from Lilac Tree Suites, worth asking about when the Suites are full

Condos and Suites (Best for Longer Stays)

This is the category most Mackinac guides skip entirely, and it’s the one to look at if you’re staying more than three nights or traveling with a group. Multi-room units with kitchens change the math on an island where every meal is a restaurant meal.

• Sunset Condominiums — 20 units with private balconies or patios, set away from downtown
• Park Place Suites — suite-style units in the downtown core
• Village Inn Suites — above the Village Inn, walking distance to everything
• Lakebluff Condos & Suites — on the Stonecliffe grounds, with the same bridge views
• DeLanglade Condos — residential-style units off the main strip
• Downtown Harbor Suites & Penthouse — the penthouse is one of the largest units on the island

That’s every lodging property the Mackinac Island Tourism Bureau lists — 36 in total. If a place isn’t here, it isn’t on the island.

Bringing a Dog to Mackinac Island

Mackinac is a genuinely dog-friendly island — dogs ride the ferries, walk the trails, and are welcome on most outdoor patios. Lodging is the bottleneck. Mission Point is the only dog-friendly resort on the island, and the details matter:

• Two dogs maximum per room
• A one-time, nonrefundable $100 cleaning fee per room
• All dog-friendly rooms are in the Straits Lodge, about a five-minute walk from check-in at the Main Lodge — worth knowing if mobility is a factor
• Dog-friendly rooms are a limited subset of inventory and go early. Book well ahead
• The Inn at Stonecliffe is not pet-friendly, despite what some listing sites suggest

💡 PRO TIP: Third-party booking sites list several Mackinac properties as “pet friendly” that only allow dogs in specific units, or not at all. Call the property directly before you book a room for a dog. There is no easy fix if you arrive on an island with no cars and no backup reservation.

Mackinac Island Hotels FAQ

How far in advance should I book a Mackinac Island hotel?

January or February for peak summer dates. There are only about three dozen properties on the entire island, so inventory is genuinely limited. Lilac Festival in June and Labor Day weekend book first, followed by July and August weekends.

Which Mackinac Island hotels are dog-friendly?

Mission Point Resort is the only dog-friendly resort on the island. Dogs stay in the Straits Lodge, there’s a two-dog limit per room and a one-time $100 cleaning fee, and the dog-friendly rooms are a limited subset that books early. The Inn at Stonecliffe is not pet-friendly.

Is the Grand Hotel worth staying at?

It depends what you want from the trip. You’re paying for the 660-foot porch, the afternoon tea, and a level of formality that includes an evening dress code — which some people love and some find exhausting. If you’d rather be casual, stay elsewhere and visit the Grand for tea or a meal instead.

Are Mackinac Island hotels open in winter?

Most close for the season. The main tourism season runs May through October, though a handful of hotels and some vacation rentals stay open year-round. Ferry service and restaurant options are both significantly reduced in winter, so confirm everything before booking an off-season trip.

How do you get luggage to your hotel on Mackinac Island?

By horse-drawn dray. Motor vehicles have been banned on Mackinac Island since 1898, so your bags are picked up at the ferry dock and delivered to your hotel, usually for a per-bag fee. Pack light and expect a wait before your luggage arrives in the room.

What is the oldest hotel on Mackinac Island?

Island House Hotel, which has welcomed guests since 1852. Haan’s 1830 Inn occupies an even older building — it dates to 1830, before Michigan was a state — though it operates as a bed and breakfast rather than a hotel.

Should I stay on Main Street or Market Street?

Main Street puts you next to the restaurants, shops, and ferry docks, but it’s busy and noisier into the evening. Market Street is one block back — quieter, generally less expensive, and still a two-minute walk from everything. For a first visit with a short stay, Main Street is easier.

Are there cheap hotels on Mackinac Island?

Not really — everything on the island carries an island premium. The better-value options are the Market Street bed and breakfasts and the smaller inns, or staying in Mackinaw City or St. Ignace and taking the ferry over for the day.

Plan Your Mackinac Island Stay

Pick your location before you pick your hotel. On an island with no cars, the walk between your room and the ferry dock at 7 a.m. with luggage matters more than the thread count.

And if the island is fully booked — which happens every summer — hotels in Mackinaw City and St. Ignace are a 20-minute ferry ride away and cost a fraction as much.

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