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Vindel Motel

2.5 star property
Lake Huron's waterside retreat combines relaxation with adventure opportunities, while the staff provides knowledgeable guidance for exploring the area

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Vindel Motel near Lake Huron offers a seasonal outdoor pool for relaxation, high-speed WiFi, a free ferry terminal shuttle for island trips, and self-parking. The helpful staff is knowledgeable about the region.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Room options

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(53 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • 200 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(50 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • 200 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Standard Room, Multiple Beds | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, Multiple Beds

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Twin Bed
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About the neighborhood

Map
223 West Central Ave, Mackinaw City, MI, 49701

What's nearby

  • Mackinaw Crossings - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Mackinaw Bridge Museum - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Old Mackinac Point Lighthouse - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Mackinaw City Dock - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Mackinaw City Ferry Terminal - 20 min walk - 1.1 miles

Getting around

  • Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Keyhole Bar & Grill - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Dixie Saloon - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Wienerlicious - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Darrow's Family Restaurant - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬13 min walk

About this property

Vindel Motel

Motel near Lake Michigan
Vindel Motel provides everything you need. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Free self parking
  • A free ferry terminal shuttle and a vending machine
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Vindel Motel include comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and hair dryers
  • 35-inch TVs with cable channels
  • Refrigerators, microwaves, and coffee/tea makers

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free ferry terminal shuttle
  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited onsite self parking

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (once per stay)

Outdoors

  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 35-inch TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Late check-out fee: USD 25

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and an access code; access will be through a private entrance
You will be asked to provide the property with a copy of your government-issued photo ID after booking
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed seasonally each year. They will be closed from September 15 to May 15:
  • Swimming pool

Access methods

Access code, private entrance

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Late check-out fee: USD 25

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

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is Vindel Motel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Vindel Motel?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Vindel Motel?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM. Late check-out is available for USD 25.

Where is Vindel Motel located?

Situated in Mackinaw City, this motel is 0.2 mi (0.4 km) from Mackinaw Crossings and 2 mi (3.2 km) from Lake Michigan. Fort Michilimackinac State Historic Park and Lake Huron are also within 10 minutes.

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Reviews

Vindel Motel Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.6

Cleanliness

9.4

Location

9.4

Staff & service

8.6

Eco-friendliness

9.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 476 out of 679 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 141 out of 679 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 39 out of 679 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 17 out of 679 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 679 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Fahmi

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean, organized, and had everything you needed. The beds were clean and comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Ethan

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean and had good amenities. Check in was very easy, they just give you a code for the door and you never have to see an employee. Bed was uncomfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is a great place to stay. Free shuttle service to the ferry right out your front door!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

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

Comfy Night Stay

Small motel, but good for a nights stay. Clean,roomy, and close to walk to nearby restaurants .
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is a great little motel. Pool was out of service, which was a bummer but the beds were comfy and within walkimg distance to the ferry! Will definitely stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

James

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was way too warm. The thermostat didnt seem to work but other than that the room was fine. Room was clean and quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms were very clean and beds were very comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sue and Ted

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I was a bit concerned about self check-in. It went very well, though, and the motel was clean and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Asandi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The room was clean and comfortable. Check-in was simple and easy. Wish they had an iron.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Krista

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Amazing, quiet and close to shopping and dining. Clean, fresh room and so easy with the door key code!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
No air conditioning, but did not need it. Did all transaction over the phone very convenient. They were sold out for the night. Felt very safe. Good parking.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jinger

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We needed to stop last minute and the was available. Pleasantly surprised by the cleanliness. Its an older place but we were very happy. It was quiet, neat and clean. Very close to the bridge, easy on and off. Will definitely stay again when needed.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Tony

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Highly recommend!

Full of charm with a throwback vibe. Everything was very clean and well maintained. Perfectly located for exploring downtown Mackinaw or to catch a ferry to Mackinac Island. Loved that they send you a code and you don’t have check in. Made it stress free to get there on our schedule and walk right into the room. Highly recommend and will stay here again anytime we bring friends or family to see Mackinac.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wendy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This hotel was retro and quaint. The room was very clean and well kept. It was convenient to everything we wanted to do.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place. Very clean and quiet. Will definitely stay again
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ray

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Seamless no fuss check in. Great room at a great price. Now our #1 choice for that area.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was very clean. It was a nice little property.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura

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

This place is the best

Super convenient location. Incredibly quiet. Clean and comfortable. We will be back the next time we atay in Mackinac City . Yall rock
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice and clean! Enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We were on vacation. The rooms are in very good shape. Beds were pretty hard and there was hair(a lot of hair) in the bathtub. The pool is also permanently closed.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Larry

Liked: Amenities
Check in was by phone no staff for check in or out. TV didn’t work but was fixed. Bed was good sheets smelt good room was clean but no service for the week we were there
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Cynthia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Vindel Motel was just right for our overnight in Mackinac City! Nothing too fancy, but clean and convenient! They were very responsive with a question I had. Loved the no-check-in thing - they just sent the door code right to my phone. Great little place!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was super kind and friendly! The rooms are really comfy and clean!! I would definitely come stay again!!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Augie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great property. Very well kept. Hits all the wickets. Quiet, comfortable, clean. Great access to food and dining.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025