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Northwinds Motel

Cheboygan, Michigan

The Fun Awaits

Perfect for nature loversOnly 3.5 km to Colonial Michilimackinac Park

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2.7/5

OkayFrom 101 reviews

5.0/52 Oct 2025

Joseph • Family Trip

I have been using the same owners for 21 years and it is a wonderful location and view of the bridge and the Grand hotel on the island

5.0/59 Jun 2025

Chad • Family Trip

Wonderful little motel right on the beach. Great fire pit and beach. Shower was very nice with strong pressure and plenty hot. Bed was very comfortable. Excellent accommodations for the price. We'll stay here again!

5.0/58 Sep 2024

Marilyn • Solo Trip

Loved everything! Can’t wait to do it again!

5.0/522 Aug 2024

Caia • Family Trip

Easy check in. Multiple little cabin, lake front properties. Small, cozy rooms. Super comfy beds! Great views and great location to Mackinaw City and the bridge.

5.0/511 Jul 2024

M Kay

Great beach and place to watch the fireworks

5.0/59 Jul 2024

Laurie • Family Trip

Older but nice. Right on the lake, clean beach

5.0/57 Jul 2024

Gary • Couple Trip

Very cozy room.

5.0/52 Jul 2024

Diana • Couple Trip

We really enjoyed our stay, the young lady at the desk was super nice and actually straightened out our check in that never went through.

5.0/518 Jun 2024

Kimberly • Trip with Friends

The building is unassuming—don’t let that fool you. The room was immaculate, the bed comfortable, and the shower hot. Walk out your door right onto the beach of Lake Huron, with a view of the bridge and Mackinac Island. The Crown Jewels, however, are Tracy and Monique in the office. They went above and beyond to help us. From straightening out our reservation to helping arrange activities to offering discount tickets. They were FABULOUS!

5.0/514 Jun 2024

Tamra • Family Trip

I have to admit, I was hesitant to reserve a room here because of some of the bad reviews, but this property ended up being perfect for us. The room was dated but clean and safe. The shower had nice hot water and excellent water pressure. The beds and pillows were comfortable and clean. The towels were fresh and huge! The carpet was very clean. The room could use some updates but overall for the price it was better than expected. The staff were helpful and friendly and resolved the few concerns we had quickly. The property is right on the beach with a fire pit so we had a fire every night with a nice view of the bridge and my child enjoyed playing in the water. The beach was clean. I will definitely be back here!

5.0/58 Jun 2024

Chad • Family Trip

Great, beachfront, no-frills room for cheap that's within walking/biking distance to downtown Mackinaw City. Beds were extremely comfortable. The shower and tile work could use an update, but the showerhead had plenty of force. Wifi was spotty at best. The fact that we could hang out on the beach 20 feet from our door was certainly a selling point for such a low-priced motel.

5.0/523 Sep 2023

carol • Family Trip

We loved being given (without our asking) the only room with a deck out back overlooking Lake Huron with a spectacular view of the skies and bridge. When our room key didn't work, the front desk lady was there in a jiffy with a new key. Only thing I didn't like were the spiders in the corners, which were working hard to catch all the gnats that got in when we were unpacking the car. But I guess that's to be expected when it's Sept and there are few guests.

5.0/59 Sep 2023

Neil

The most amazing view. A balcony overlooking the straights with the bridge and Mackinac island. Room was clean and comfortable with a great bed.

5.0/517 Aug 2023

Verified traveler • Couple Trip

Not bad for the price. Wasn’t expecting a 5 star, but never experienced any problems.

5.0/515 Aug 2023

Autumn • Family Trip

Very upbeat and happy staff very helpful. Lots of fresh towels. Room was very clean. Had a wonderful view of the lake. Would come back again :)

5.0/531 Jul 2023

Vern • Family Trip

We got moved from this property to sunrise beach motel. Perfect view of the bridge and really nice beach.

5.0/55 Sep 2022

Thomas • Couple Trip

Nice hotel with a great view. Definitely recommend the balcony room

5.0/529 Aug 2022

Cheltzie

The reviews make it scary to stay but over sheets were clean and the tv worked it's a place to lay your head. Had a AC in room and fridge and microwave and coffee pot. Things needed to be updated and floor in bathroom had soft spots but nothing to not make you wanna stay. Overall it's a cheap hotel to lay your head nothing fancy my only complaint was the lady next door with the kids stomping non stop that could live without

5.0/528 Nov 2021

Verified traveler • Family Trip

It was very peaceful Just a plain room used for sleeping and showering, spent the rest of the time on the beach 💟

4.0/514 Sep 2025

Jess • Family Trip

It was right on the ocean!! It was great!

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Picnic Area

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Parking (Free)

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Wheelchair Accessible

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11472 W US 23, Mackinaw City, Michigan, US

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Accommodation Rules

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You must show a valid photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all special requests cannot be guaranteed and are subject to availability upon check-in. Additional charges may apply.The indoor/outdoor pool is located 250ft away at the Sunrise Beach Motel(11416 US Highway 23, Mackinaw City, MI 49701) and at the Bridgeview Motel(11384 US Highway 23, Mackinaw City, MI 49701)Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Check-in Procedure

Check-in4:00 PM-11:00 PM

Check-out11:00

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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted

There is no front desk at this property. The check-in location differs from the property location. Check-in location: [11416 US Highway 23, Mackinaw City, MI 49701]. This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.

Want to check in early? Fill out the Special Requests form on the booking page.

About Northwinds Motel

Northwinds Motel Location
Located in Mackinaw City, Northwinds Motel is on the waterfront, within a 15-minute drive of Straits State Park and Deer Ranch. This motel is 8.1 mi (13 km) from Wilderness State Park and 10 mi (16.1 km) from Mackinac Bridge.

Northwinds Motel Facility and Service
Make use of convenient amenities, which include tour/ticket assistance and a picnic area.

Northwinds Motel Rooms
Make yourself at home in one of the 17 guestrooms. Cable television is provided for your entertainment. Bathrooms with showers are provided.

Room Type and Price

Thu, 27 Aug 2026 - Fri, 28 Aug 2026 (1 night)

1 Room, 1 Adult, 0 Children