I know you’re probably here looking for budget hotels on Mackinac Island – the truth is, there aren’t any for a very good reason. I’ll tell you exactly why.
A night on the island is absolutely amazing. Every accommodation is unique in its own way and many summer nights every room on the entire island is booked. It’s like love at first sight, the first time you come to Mackinac Island to stay the night.
If you’re traveling to Mackinac Island and working with a budget, try one of these affordable accommodations. Also, if you’re looking for other ways to save on Mackinac Island or how to plan a cheap day trip, I covered those topics too.
On Main Street
Windermere Hotel
- Rates start at $100.
- Includes: Air conditioning
- Spectacular porch seating with comfortable wicker furniture
- Smoke-free rooms
- WIFI access available in all rooms
- Private baths
- Luggage storage for early arrivals and late departures
- Small meeting rooms
- Guest lectures on Mackinac Island topics
- A truly local flavor staffed by Mackinac Islanders
Inn on Mackinac
- I stayed in October on a last minute $99 deal before, so follow them!
- Fully Air Conditioned
- All Private Bathrooms
- Award Winning Friendly Staff
- Spacious Front Porch
- Children, 12 & Under, Stay & have Breakfast for Free!
- Located in the Historic Marina District, just outside the heart of downtown Mackinac Island
- Cozy Parlor
- Heated Spa Pool with Waterfall
- Smoke Free Environment
- Daily Home Baked Bedtime Cookies
Murray Hotel
- Rates start at $109
- Fully air-conditioned rooms
- Free Wi-fi
- Spacious sun deck and spa pool
- Located in the heart of downtown
- Elevator access to each floor
- Whirlpool baths in the more luxurious suites
- Amigo Burrito Café
- Mackinac Art Gallery
- Murray Hotel Fudge Company
- Complimentary Luggage Service
- Meeting and Banquet Rooms
Downtown
Bogan Lane Inn
- Rates start at $125
- Breakfast served in our family dining room.
- Hot mugs of coffee or tea
- Freshly baked pastries and ice-cold juice provide a delicious beginning to your day.
Pontiac Lodge
- Rates start at $100
- Air conditioning
- Private, full-sized bathrooms
- Large flat screen televisions
- Microwave
- Small refrigerator
- Wet bar (in most rooms), Jacuzzi tubs (king rooms)
- In room coffee maker
- Iron & ironing board
- Hair dryers
- Telephones – iPod compatible
- Clock radio alarms
- Complementary wireless internet access
- Concierge service
- Open year-round!
Cloghaun Bed and Breakfast
- Deluxe continental breakfast
- Afternoon tea
- Library on site
- Luggage storage
Metevier Inn
- Rates start at $245
- Charming guest rooms decorated in a blend of English and French country style
- Wireless internet access
- Air conditioning
- Private baths
- Special in-room toiletries
- Afternoon coffee and tea
- Luggage storage for early arrivals and late departures.
East End of Downtown
Mission Point Resort
- Rates start at $163
- Free WiFi Internet Access
- Free access to the Fitness Center
- Iron/Ironing Board
- In-room Coffeemaker with Coffee
- Cable TV
- Hairdryer
- Spa Bath Amenities
- Available Cribs, Rollaways (surcharge may apply)
- Pet friendly in Straits Lodge only
Small Point B&B
- Rates start at $185
- Continental Breakfast is included
- Roll-a-ways and cribs Rates
- Shared bathrooms
- Parlor
- Games and Puzzles
- Discounted Bike Rentals
Up the Hill
Sunset Condominiums
- Rates start at $110
- Secluded on the west end of the island at Stonecliffe, away from the bustling downtown area.
- Offer outdoor grills & picnic areas,
- Full kitchens
- Fireplaces
- Balconies
- Free WIFI
- Accommodate any size party – can sleep 2 to 12 people.
- Ideal for families, friends, wedding parties and reunions.
- Each condo is individually owned and decorated.
Grand Hotel
Rates start at $144 per personACMinibarIn-room safeCable TVIronCoffeemakerFree Wi-FiNightly dancing to the sounds of the Grand Hotel OrchestraNightly turndown serviceStarbucks coffee in your room or in the Audubon Bar on the Parlor level beginning at 6:30 a.m.Morning edition of the New York Times Digest under your door
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Cassondra Wanders the World 
Pine Cottage bnb is nice.
Off season starting at $109/night.
Friendly managers, clean rooms, will return.
Just quiet enough to be restful.
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Oh, I’ll add it to my list! Thanks so much.
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