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Thunderbird Inn

146 Old Us 31, Mackinaw City, MI 49701 US
View Map Reservations: +1-800-219-2797
2.5 Star Property Near Edgewater Beach
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  • Swimming pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Number of indoor pools - 1
  • Free ferry terminal shuttle
  • Smoke-free property
  • Free self parking
  • Access to nearby indoor pool
  • Pool sun loungers
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03/03/2026 - 03/04/2026
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Property Description

With a stay at Thunderbird Inn in Mackinaw City, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Lake Michigan and Edgewater Beach. This motel is 14.2 mi (22.8 km) from The Jewel at the Grand Hotel and 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Mackinaw City Ferry Terminal.

Make yourself at home in one of the 48 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Your room comes with a pillowtop bed. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms feature shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.

Edgewater Beach - 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
Mackinaw City Ferry Terminal - 0.6 km / 0.4 mi
Lake Huron - 0.9 km / 0.6 mi
Mackinaw Crossings - 1.2 km / 0.8 mi
Animal Tracks Adventure Golf - 1.3 km / 0.8 mi
Mackinaw Manor Haunted Mansion - 1.3 km / 0.8 mi
Mackinaw City Trailhead - 1.4 km / 0.9 mi
Mackinaw City Dock - 1.4 km / 0.9 mi
Shepler's Mackinac Island Ferry - 1.7 km / 1 mi
Mackinaw Bridge Museum - 1.7 km / 1 mi
Icebreaker Mackinaw Maritime Museum - 1.8 km / 1.1 mi
Wawatam Park - 1.8 km / 1.1 mi
Colonial Michilimackinac Park - 2 km / 1.2 mi
Fort Michilimackinac State Historic Park - 2.2 km / 1.3 mi
Old Mackinac Point Lighthouse - 2.4 km / 1.5 mi

The nearest airports are:
Mackinac Island, MI (MCD) - 19.4 km / 12 mi
Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional) - 24.6 km / 15.3 mi

The preferred airport for Thunderbird Inn is Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional).

The front desk is staffed during limited hours. A ferry terminal shuttle is provided at no charge, and free self parking is available onsite.

Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as an indoor pool, or other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access and concierge services.

Amenities / Features

  • Check In: 4:00 PM
  • Check Out: 11:00 AM
  • Minimum age of oldest guest: 18
  • Snowshoeing nearby
  • Vending machine
  • Ziplining nearby
  • Dog exercise area
  • Change of bed sheets (on request)
  • Swimming nearby
  • Swimming pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Skydiving nearby
  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Change of towels (on request)
  • Number of indoor pools - 1
  • Tours/ticket assistance
  • Number of buildings/towers - 1
  • Total number of rooms - 48
  • Number of floors - 2
  • Professional property host/manager
  • No cribs (infant beds) available
  • No elevators
  • Boat tours nearby
  • Free ferry terminal shuttle
  • Wheelchair accessible – no
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Golfing nearby
  • Smoke-free property
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Free self parking
  • Access to nearby indoor pool
  • Pool sun loungers
  • Concierge services

Airport & Shuttle Information

15 Miles from PLN

Airport Shuttle? Sorry, no airport shuttle available.

Pet Friendly?

Service animals complying with ADA Title lll regulations are allowed.

Maximum number of pets per room 2

Only dogs and cats are allowed

Service animals are allowed

Pets cannot be left unattended

Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

Pets allowed

We do except pets with one stay fee of $25 unless there is damage to the room then it is additional $100 fee.

Misc Fees / Policies

  • Pet fee: USD 35 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 40.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

  • Pool access available from 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM.
  • Children 12 years old and younger stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.
  • The property allows pets in specific rooms only and has other pet restrictions (surcharges apply and can be found in the Fees section). Guests can arrange to bring pets by contacting the property directly, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Contactless check-out is available.

Cleaning Policies

Contactless check-out is available

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