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Island House Hotel

3.5 star property
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Kayaking
Indoor pool, open 9:00 AM to 11:00 PM, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Lobby
Exterior
View from property

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

Map
6966 Main Street, Mackinac Island, MI, 49757
  • Richard & Jane Manoogian Mackinac Art Museum
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Ste. Anne Catholic Church
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Mackinac Island Tourism Bureau
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Mackinac Island, MI (MCD)
    ‪32 min walk‬

Room options

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Harbour View

  • 15 sq m
  • Harbor view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Traditional Room, 1 Queen Bed

Traditional Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Harbour View

  • 28 sq m
  • Harbor view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms

Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms

  • Sleeps 8
  • 1 King Bed, 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds, Harbour View

Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds, Harbour View

Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds, Harbour View

  • 19 sq m
  • Harbor view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Premium Room, 2 Queen Beds, Harbour View

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Premium Room, 2 Queen Beds, Harbour View

  • 33 sq m
  • Harbor view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Traditional Room, 2 Queen Beds

Traditional Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Deluxe Suite, 1 Bedroom | Living area

Deluxe Suite, 1 Bedroom

  • Partial lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Economy Room, 1 Queen Bed (Stairs Only, Smallest Room, Dormered)

Economy Room, 1 Queen Bed (Stairs Only, Smallest Room, Dormered)

  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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1 bedroom, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Traditional Room, 2 Double Beds

  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed, Harbour View

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed, Harbour View

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed, Harbour View

  • 15 sq m
  • Harbor view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Traditional Room, 1 King Bed

Traditional Room, 1 King Bed

Traditional Room, 1 King Bed

  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium Suite, 1 Bedroom, Harbour View

Premium Suite, 1 Bedroom, Harbour View

  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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includes taxes & fees
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About the area

Mackinac Island

With a stay at Island House Hotel, you'll be centrally located in Mackinac Island, steps from Richard & Jane Manoogian Mackinac Art Museum and within a 5-minute walk of Ste. Anne Catholic Church. .This historic hotel is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Fort Mackinac and 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from The Original Mackinac Island Butterfly House & Insect World.

What's nearby

  • Mackinac Island Tourism Bureau - 5 min walk
  • The Original Mackinac Island Butterfly House & Insect World - 5 min walk
  • Fort Mackinac - 9 min walk
  • The Jewel at the Grand Hotel - 17 min walk
  • Arch Rock - 18 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪Pink Pony - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Great Turtle Brewery - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Mary's Bistro Draught House - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪The Wild Blueberry - ‬28 min drive
  • ‪Fort Mackinac Tea Room - ‬8 min walk

About this property

Island House Hotel

Victorian hotel with 2 restaurants and bars
Island House Hotel offers 94 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered on request and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

An indoor pool and a spa tub are on site.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Make yourself at home in one of the 94 air-conditioned guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include coffee/tea makers and blackout drapes/curtains, and housekeeping is provided on request.
Enjoy a range of recreational amenities, including an indoor pool, a spa tub, and bicycles to rent. Additional features at this Victorian hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, gift shops/newsstands, and a fireplace in the lobby.
Satisfy your appetite with American cuisine at 1852 Grill Room, one of the hotel's 2 restaurants. Relax with a refreshing drink at one of the 2 bars/lounges. Full breakfasts are available daily from 8 AM to 10 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, luggage storage, and an elevator.
Full breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 8 AM and 10 AM.
1852 Grill Room - Overlooking the ocean, this restaurant specializes in American cuisine and serves breakfast and dinner. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). A children's menu is available. Reservations are required.
Ice House BBQ - This poolside restaurant specializes in barbecue and serves lunch and dinner. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). A children's menu is available. Happy hour is offered. Open daily.

Awards and affiliations

The property is a member of Historic Hotels of America.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast available for a fee daily 8 AM–10 AM: USD 28.50 for adults and USD 17.10 for children
  • 2 restaurants
  • 2 bars/lounges

Restaurants on site

  • 1852 Grill Room
  • Ice House BBQ

Things to do

  • Bike rentals
  • Indoor pool
  • A hot tub

Family friendly

  • Indoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Lift
  • Gift shop/newsstand

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Luggage storage
  • Porter/bellhop

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Pool sunloungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Lift door width (centimetres): 104
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible (may have limits)

More

  • Fireplace in reception
  • Romance packages available
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Heating

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bath combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • TV channels
  • TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Iron/ironing board (on request)
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: midnight

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Guests must contact the property for discounted ferry transportation tickets from Mackinaw City or St. Ignace docks to Mackinac Island.

Renovations and closures

This property is closed from October 20 2024 to May 1 2025 (dates subject to change).
The property is closed between October 21 and May 2.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals welcome)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately USD 28.50 for adults and USD 17.10 for children

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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 11:00 PM

Property is also known as

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Island House Hotel Mackinac Island
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Island House Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 710 out of 1005 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 201 out of 1005 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 61 out of 1005 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 19 out of 1005 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 14 out of 1005 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Danielle, Dearborn

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved our stay and can’t wait to go back again. Everything was perfect.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Renet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice just a little bit out of the mix of thing. Great pool and hot tub. Like the out door fires at night. The porch was also very nice to sit and watch the people and water
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The only issue we had any problem with is the elevator doesn’t go to the 4 th floor so we had to carry our luggage down which was challenging.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Rosemary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Why did I say good overall when giving other areas 5 stars.? It is in an excellent location and the staff were fabuous. The grounds are beautiful! It's just that for this much $ per room, the amemities (towels, bath products, glassware (not), room temp control) are not 5 star. The restaurant server was excelent but don't bother paying for the keylime tart. Did like the coffee in the morning and the fudge at night.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Melanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice place, not sure I would come back.
The hotel is historic and lovely with a great location. The porch and firepits were great. The lobby is warm and welcoming. The room was small but clean but it was VERY loud. The first night, kids playing in the hallways, knocking on doors til after 2am when i called and asked to please help us and then at 7am, we were awakened by the cleaning staff slamming into our door making their way to other rooms yesterday, today shampooing carpets. If you would like to sleep in or get some rest on your getaway, this is not the place to stay. The front desk was apologetic but I feel like 7am is too early to be waking guests. (obviously they did not cause the kids to run around, they did help when I called) It is a pricey stay for so little quiet.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Comfort, Convenience & Quality
Our Island House stay was perfect! The location couldn’t be better…within walking distance of shops, restaurants & state park hiking trails. The hotel also had the best prices in town for bike rental & Casey, who rents the hotel’s bikes was friendly & accommodating! The 1852 Grill Room had the absolute best prime rib we’ve ever tasted!! All in all we would highly recommend The Island House Hotel.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Jenny

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location, beautiful views!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

cathy

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great location, close to town. The staff was pleasent and very friendly. This is a great place to stay while on the island.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dianne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

Austin

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Not Worth the Price - Needs Major Updates Despite Recent Renovations I recently stayed at the Island House Hotel on Mackinac Island and was disappointed with my experience. The hotel was renovated in 2021, but it seems they cut corners and didn’t fully remodel. Although the staff was incredibly friendly and tried to make my stay better with a room upgrade, the facilities themselves need significant improvement. The bed in my room was extremely uncomfortable, squeaky, and seemed very old—like it hadn’t been updated.The linens were stained, and the outdated bathtub was in need of a refresh. While I appreciated the 24/7 water and coffee in the lobby and the kindness of the staff, it didn’t make up for the noisy environment and lack of in-room phones, which made it difficult to contact the front desk about issues. Overall, although the staff was wonderful, the hotel doesn’t justify its price without more thorough upgrades. I wouldn’t recommend staying here until they address these issues.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Gwynn

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I really liked that it was one of the hotels that took the luggage from the ferry without us having to make special arrangements. I didn't give it 5 stars because of a couple of things. They closed one of the restaurants for the season so that limited dining options. And 2, the bathroom. I've stayed in historic old hotels before, and even the most basic room had a beautiful, functional bathroom. This room had a tiny and very cheap bathroom. The tub/shower was one of the one piece, molded plastic things. Very tacky. There was no slip protection in the tub and I almost slipped and fell in the tub a number of times. The room was so small that the door(opening inwards) almost touched the front of the toilet. We had to straddle the toilet to open the door. The toilet paper was so cheap we were raw by the end of our stay. The sink area (which was in the bedroom area( was tiny and very close to the bed, making it intrusive to use when someone was sleeping the bed. And finally there were only wood blinds on the window. No curtains or shade. Very bad if you were up late because we were awakened at the crack of dawn. The staff at this hotel was absolutely amazing. Everyone we interacted with from the front desk to the restaurant was friendly, helpful, and gave excellent service. For the price they really need to work on those bathrooms.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ernest

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We love the beautiful historic feel to this hotel. It is welcoming and homey while feeling updated. Love the fall, Halloween decorations!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brady, Sallisaw

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spectacular view and garden. Employees were helpful and friendly. Room was cozy and clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Kelly

Liked: Amenities
Overpriced because of location. Room was very small but clean,
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ernie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice and great staff
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paula

Loved the fire pits! Wish the hot tub was open later. Only thing lacking was a private balcony for my husband to sit on and have his morning coffee.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

Bradley A

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location Room and amenities are no better than staying at a Days Inn
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Christine

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Rick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Liked the history of this building.Bathroom was to small.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024