Is Wayside Motel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Wayside Motel?

As of Oct 5, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Wayside Motel on Oct 6, 2025 start from $84.49, excluding 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 at Wayside Motel?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Wayside Motel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. After-hours check-in is not available.

Where is Wayside Motel located?

Situated in St Ignace, this motel is within a 10-minute walk of Star Line Mackinac Island Main Dock - St. Ignace and Lake Huron. Saint Ignace Chamber of Commerce and Marquette Mission Park are also within 10 minutes.

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About the neighborhood

St Ignace is home to Wayside Motel. The Jewel at the Grand Hotel and Mackinaw City Ferry Terminal are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Lake Huron and Lake Michigan. Murdick's Fudge - St. Ignace and Castle Golf & Games are also worth visiting.

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8/10 Good

Dale

Oct 4, 2025

Liked: Amenities

Enjoyed being able to sit outside and enjoy the evening with the chairs that were provided very comfortable atmosphere will visit again

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Doreen

Aug 4, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Very nice stay

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Aug 21, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Comfortable, could walk to the ferry dock, great check in and easy check out. Would stay here again.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jim

Oct 3, 2025

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

We were passing thru the area and needed lodging for the evening. This motel had a very clean room with what appeared to be new fixtures, windows, paint, etc. We would definitely stay here again.

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Sep 27, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Super clean, nicely updated rooms, very clean and neat inside and out. Loved it!

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Aseel

Aug 3, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Clean, easy parking and good location.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Jul 15, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Clean, convenient and within walking distance of boats to the Island.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Jul 31, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

The room was clean, quiet, bed was comfortable, it had wifi and the bathroom was clean and updated.

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roger

Aug 24, 2025

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

Very clean. Comfortable. Quiet. Friendly staff. Convenient to Shepler’s Ferry and restaurants. Up to date rooms. Great value.

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Jun 8, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Very clean, quiet and convenient to the ferry to Mackinaw. Loved the small family feel.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Randy L. or Susan

Jul 25, 2025

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

Super clean bathroom and sleeping area. The exterior is a throwback to the 60s motorcourt era but that hides a modern, comfortable room. The manager/owner was very friendly and helpful. We would definitely stay again and recommend it to our friends.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katherine

Oct 4, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Enjoyed our stay. Nothing fancy but was perfect for us. Very clean, roomy, updated and had what we needed. Loved the area. A 5-10 minute walk to the Ferry and downtown for some shopping and restaurants. A couple of things that I would add/change but am not complaining because you can’t beat the price for our stay. Nice to have-if there was a towel rack in the bathroom, nice to have-if there was just a light in the bathroom so the fan didn’t come on all the time and lastly move the lamps above our beds because they are low and we kept hitting our heads on them if sitting in bed. Lol Overall, a very nice stay and the owners were so helpful with whatever we needed.😊

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Aug 11, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Old school feel

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Jul 12, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

The pictures on the website should be updated as the rooms are really nice and modern. St Ignance town center is within walking distance, as are the ferry docks.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rafael

May 26, 2025

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

Perfect Location

Perfect location, very friendly, knowledgeable staff. Room was very clean, comfortable bed, and excellent shower. Easy walk to the ferry.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Jun 7, 2025

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

Great clean and friendly pace. Walking distance to restaurants, shopping, and ferry.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Jul 13, 2025

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

Clean rooms. Nothing fancy. All I needed was a clean comfortable place to stay and this place met those requirements.

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janice

Oct 27, 2024

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

Very nice clean comfortable place to stay.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ted

Jun 7, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

It was a throwback in the best possible way. Great experience

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Shannon

Jul 16, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

The front desk person was very nice and gave us suggestions on where to eat and what to visit during our stay, and let us know about the Saturday night fireworks. The hotel is older, so smelled a little musty when we first went in, but once the a/c was on, it seemd to go away. It was a nice sized room, with a fridge, microwave, tv and small table to sit at.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lorri Jean

Oct 15, 2024

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

Location was perfect. Room cost fit our budget but was still very nice.

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tricia

Jul 20, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

This was our 3rd stay Always clean and staff very friendly

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Chris

Jul 12, 2025

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

Very basic room with dated furnishings that somehow look brand new. Everything was spotless. Great bed and cable selections. No breakfast. Security is an issue, as they still use old-style keys you insert into the doorknob instead of the deadbolt, making it easy for someone to jimmy when you're out of the room.

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marissa

Oct 10, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

The Wayside Motel is always clean and quiet.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Jun 23, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Excellent place

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

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