Located close to Star Line Mackinac Island Main Dock - St. Ignace and Mackinac Bridge, The Inn at Shady Pines has plenty to offer. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Located in St Ignace, The Inn at Shady Pines is in the historical district. Mackinac Bridge and Fort Mackinac are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Huron and Headlands International Dark Sky Park. Star Line Mackinac Island Main Dock - St. Ignace and Kewadin Casino - St. Ignace are two other places to visit that come recommended. Visit our St Ignace travel guide
Yes, pets are allowed at this property. There's a fee of USD 53 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.
How much does it cost to stay at The Inn at Shady Pines?
As of Oct 23, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Inn at Shady Pines on Nov 22, 2026 start from $156, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking?
Self parking is free at this property.
What time is check-in at The Inn at Shady Pines?
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.
What time is check-out at The Inn at Shady Pines?
Check-out is at 10:00 AM.
Where is The Inn at Shady Pines located?
Situated in the historical district, this motel is within 6 mi (10 km) of Lake Huron, Star Line Mackinac Island Main Dock - St. Ignace, and Mackinac Bridge. Kewadin Casino - St. Ignace and Mackinaw City Ferry Terminal are also within 12 mi (20 km).
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The Inn at Shady Pines Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
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We were pleasantly surprised with how well we liked our stay. It was a stopover for the night before we went to Mackinac Island. The fridge had a freezer that actually froze our water which is usually does not freeze well at other hotels. They also had folding tables to eat on, which was convenient.
Took my parents to the UP for the first time and they loved their room! Bed was extremely comfortable, everything was super well cleaned, and the location of the motel is perfect for people wanting to go to Mackinaw Island and come back on the same day. I’ll stay here again in a heart beat.
Our stay here was perfect— 5 mins from the ferry to Mackinac, very clean and modern interior, and check in/out was quick and easy! This is a perfect place to stay, we didn’t mind it being on the smaller side as we spent most of our trip out and about. For the price you cannot beat this especially compared to other surrounding options!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review
8/10 Good
steven
Sep 15, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness
Pros
Bed comfortable
Pet friendly
Close to town
Air conditioning
Cons
US2 was right there perhaps 30 yds away
Bathroom door broken, didn't close
No staff on site apparently since motel is remotely run except for probably some cleaning person
No seating
Small room
This is just an old style motel from the old days, but it was refurbished as much as could be. If I just wanted a place to sleep and planned to head out I wouldn't mind, but I had my wife and adult child as well as dog. I did appreciate that it was clean, but $50 for a dog was a little steep. I would recommend this for the sleep since beds were quite comfy, but it's not very big.
The exterior of the Inn did not look like anything special, but inside was marvelous: completely modernized and full of thoughtful and unexpected amenities.
Super cute convienant and clean stop-over for points further north! Newly remodelled and surprisingly vomfortable for an older drive-up motel. Love the concept or a remotely operated hotel, no office on site.
We loved everything about this spot. The walls are thin so you can hear your neighbors but that's the only real bad thing I have to say. Everything else was wonderful from cleanliness to comfort
The room was really nice and clean. It looks like it was recently renovated. There was a good amount of kitchen supplies like coffee cups, plates, and glasses.
I loved the remote check in and check out. It made it simple to check in and check out with two dogs in tow.
I never leave reviews but I have to for this one. We find ourselves in/passing through St Ignace often … the hotels are all old and leave much to be desired. This place is the exception … feels new, is immaculate, beds were exceptionally comfortable, perfect little sink/counter space. And all 5 min from town. We loved it and this will be our go-to from now on!
The interior of the Inn was freshly and beautifully renovated!!!
Very clean. Modern. Comfortable.
It is near the lake so it naturally was damp and buggy outside. Some flying friends came in with us. That’s Nature but may bother some people.
The unit was renovated. Its very clean, the bed and pillows are good. The property is on the side of a highway so I can hear vehicles passing by at night. I also hear the next door occupants flushing their toilet. The sink on the bathroom is so small. So, we just used the one in the kitchenette. I liked that dishes, cups, utensils and several glasses are provided in the room.
We were a little confused at first because I forgot they were to send check in instructions. We didn't see an office and going back to original booking saw that and found the email in my spam!!! Things were not looking good until we opened the door to a beautifully decorated modern room. Comfortable, clean, lovely place! Nice kitchen. First class remodeling job! Two small concerns- the air conditioner was pretty loud- may need service and we would have liked a safety bar in the bathroom tub/ shower area.
This would be my go to spot to stay when I am in the area. It is so much nicer than any of the other spots that we have stayed at nearby, and that includes national chain hotels. Way more comfortable, convenient, clean, and the kitchenette is so helpful when you're on the road.
This is a gem amongst all motels and even hotels in the Mackinaw/St. Ignace area. Completely renovated, just like the pictures show it. And dog-friendly! Yes, you can hear occasional noise from adjacent rooms but that’s no difference when staying in a hotel. I will return to this motel anytime if I need an overnight stay in the area.