Best Western Plus Dockside Waterfront Hotel: 1949 Hotel Reviews
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Best Western Plus Dockside Waterfront Hotel
AAA rating
Traveler reviews
114 rooms on property
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Best Western Plus Dockside Waterfront Hotel


505 South Huron Ave
Mackinaw City, MI 49701
Toll-Free: 800-944-1615Mackinaw City, MI 49701
114 rooms on property
Hotel Website
FREE Wi-Fi
FREE Breakfast
FREE Indoor Waterpark
Lakefront Rooms with private European style balconies. Close to Mackinaw Crossings, featuring free nightly laser show, concerts, live theater. Adjacent to Mackinac Island Ferry Docks & Restaurants. Free 25' Breakfast Bar. High Speed Internet Access, Indoor Pool & Oversized Whirlpool. Unlimited access to new waterpark across street. Honeymoon suites with heart-shaped jacuzzis. Hair Dryers, Irons, Boards, Air Conditioning, Color TV with HBO. In room coffee.
The Best Western Dockside has earned the highest AAA rating in Mackinaw City for quality and service. We are conveniently located adjacent to Mackinac Island Ferry Service and across the street from the main shopping district.
Our luxurious lake front rooms, extravagantly decorated, overlook the beautiful Straits of Mackinac and Lake Huron. Each has a private balcony.
The Best Western Dockside has earned the highest AAA rating in Mackinaw City for quality and service. We are conveniently located adjacent to Mackinac Island Ferry Service and across the street from the main shopping district.
Our luxurious lake front rooms, extravagantly decorated, overlook the beautiful Straits of Mackinac and Lake Huron. Each has a private balcony.
Best Western Plus Dockside Waterfront Hotel
is rated
4.5
out of
5
based on
1949 user reviews.
Traveler Reviews
Traveler Reviews (1-50 of 1949)
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Since the Best Western Was Closed Due to Renovations
Traveler Rating:5 out of 5 stars
Best Western Plus Dockside Waterfront HotelBest Western Plus Dockside Waterfront #15707 stayed November 2018. Janet from DewittSince the Best Western was closed due to renovations, our reservation was transferred to the Hamilton Inn. My ratings and comments are for the Hamilton Inn. Tim explained the process to change our stay, reassured us he will have all the proper paperwork ready when we arrive. And he did. Plus we were upgraded to a lakeside room, and our room was on the ground floor as requested, due to my husband having health problems. Great room, comfortable beds, breakfast was good. We'll be back. Thanks Tim! -
Room Was Nice and Clean
Traveler Rating:4 out of 5 stars
Best Western Plus Dockside Waterfront HotelBest Western Plus Dockside Waterfront #15699 stayed November 2018. Tami from Battle CreekRoom was nice and clean. Breakfast was okay not great. Hotel staff were very nice. -
Very Hospitable
Traveler Rating:5 out of 5 stars
Best Western Plus Dockside Waterfront HotelBest Western Plus Dockside Waterfront #15684 stayed October 2018. Richard from HartlandVery hospitable, convenient, reasonably priced. -
The Staff is Always Friendly when We Stay Here
Traveler Rating:5 out of 5 stars
Best Western Plus Dockside Waterfront HotelBest Western Plus Dockside Waterfront #15650 stayed October 2018. Chad from JenisonThe staff is always friendly when we stay here. -
The Room Was Comfortable and the Breakfast Was Great
Traveler Rating:4 out of 5 stars
Best Western Plus Dockside Waterfront HotelBest Western Plus Dockside Waterfront #15646 stayed October 2018. Nancie from ParchmentThe room was comfortable and the breakfast was great. We would stay again. The second night we were there it sounded like a child kept running around in the room above us all evening and it was annoying. It did stop eventually. Other than that, everything was fine! -
Reasonable Rates
Traveler Rating:5 out of 5 stars
Best Western Plus Dockside Waterfront HotelBest Western Plus Dockside Waterfront #15635 stayed October 2018. Madelynne from St Clair ShoresReasonable rates. Friendly staff. -
Our Room Was Beautiful
Traveler Rating:5 out of 5 stars
Best Western Plus Dockside Waterfront HotelBest Western Plus Dockside Waterfront #15630 stayed October 2018. Michelle from TitusvilleOur room was beautiful! Very clean, and front desk staff was very accommodating. Breakfast was delicious and the scenery was gorgeous! We will stay again! -
Our Party Stayed in Two Rooms Both on Wednesday
Traveler Rating:5 out of 5 stars
Best Western Plus Dockside Waterfront HotelBest Western Plus Dockside Waterfront #15629 stayed October 2018. Amanda from La SalleOur party stayed in two rooms both on Wednesday, October 17 and Friday, October 19. Both nights we stayed out rooms were clean and the staff was super friendly! We recommend highly!! -
We Always Stay Here in the off Season
Traveler Rating:4 out of 5 stars
Best Western Plus Dockside Waterfront HotelBest Western Plus Dockside Waterfront #15627 stayed October 2018. Maureen from SaginawWe always stay here in the off season. The rooms are roomy and clean and the staff has been easy to work with. The pool is a nice addition in the winter months too. -
It Was Excellent
Traveler Rating:5 out of 5 stars
Best Western Plus Dockside Waterfront HotelBest Western Plus Dockside Waterfront #15586 stayed October 2018. Prissy from Wichita FallsIt was excellent. We made reservation inquiries on our drive up the Lower Peninsula and were very pleased that the BW had an opening. The room was clean, large and comfortable. The breakfast was delicious and well stocked. Extremely pleased. -
The Service Here is Second to None and the Cleanliness Follow Suit
Traveler Rating:5 out of 5 stars
Best Western Plus Dockside Waterfront HotelBest Western Plus Dockside Waterfront #15577 stayed October 2018. Ibraaheem from JacksonThe service here is second to none and the cleanliness follow suit. The only hotel I will stay while in Mackinaw from here on out. -
Super Small Bathroom
Traveler Rating:4 out of 5 stars
Best Western Plus Dockside Waterfront HotelBest Western Plus Dockside Waterfront #15569 stayed October 2018. Barbara from Grand RapidsSuper small bathroom. Outdoor stairs and railings not fun in the cold & wet! But good overall stay - Clean and competent staff. Great breakfast bar (but over so soon)! -
The Room and Bathroom Was Very Clean
Traveler Rating:5 out of 5 stars
Best Western Plus Dockside Waterfront HotelBest Western Plus Dockside Waterfront #15566 stayed October 2018. Karen from ChesterfieldThe room and bathroom was very clean. The breakfast was one of the best we have ever had. We would definitely stay here again. -
Room Was Nice
Traveler Rating:4 out of 5 stars
Best Western Plus Dockside Waterfront HotelBest Western Plus Dockside Waterfront #15565 stayed October 2018. Linda K. from TecumsehRoom was nice, clean....there was only 1 bath towel in the room, but plenty of hand and washcloths...the toilet stool needed leveling, it was rocking...overall the stay was nice..: -
The Check in Was Quick
Traveler Rating:5 out of 5 stars
Best Western Plus Dockside Waterfront HotelBest Western Plus Dockside Waterfront #15560 stayed October 2018. Nancy from PinckneyThe check in was quick, the room was beautiful, the room was clean,I would recommend this hotel. -
Clean
Traveler Rating:5 out of 5 stars
Best Western Plus Dockside Waterfront HotelBest Western Plus Dockside Waterfront #15559 stayed October 2018. Maurice from Cass CityClean,friendly,great location ,good value -
Room Was Clean
Traveler Rating:5 out of 5 stars
Best Western Plus Dockside Waterfront HotelBest Western Plus Dockside Waterfront #15534 stayed October 2018. Judith from FishersRoom was clean. Ready when we got there. Easy checkout. Discount ferry tickets. -
Even Though It Was Cold and Rainy Outside We Walked to Do Some Shopping and Enjoyed Our Beautiful View from Our Balcony in Our Room
Traveler Rating:4 out of 5 stars
Best Western Plus Dockside Waterfront HotelBest Western Plus Dockside Waterfront #15515 stayed September 2018. Sherrie from Mount PleasantEven though it was cold and rainy outside we walked to do some shopping and enjoyed our beautiful view from our balcony in our room. Loved how we were walking distance to were we wanted to go. The service was great. Only thing I wished we had were a map of the hotel of how to get to pool room and breakfast area. -
Hotel Was Nice
Traveler Rating:4 out of 5 stars
Best Western Plus Dockside Waterfront HotelBest Western Plus Dockside Waterfront #15504 stayed October 2018. Fredrick from Elliot LakeHotel was nice, clean, food was ok -
Room Was Great and Clean
Traveler Rating:5 out of 5 stars
Best Western Plus Dockside Waterfront HotelBest Western Plus Dockside Waterfront #15492 stayed September 2018. Michael from SidneyRoom was great and clean. Check in went very smooth. -
Very Nice
Traveler Rating:5 out of 5 stars
Best Western Plus Dockside Waterfront HotelBest Western Plus Dockside Waterfront #15481 stayed September 2018. Ronald from BellevilleVery nice. Can't wait to visit again. -
Attractive
Traveler Rating:5 out of 5 stars
Best Western Plus Dockside Waterfront HotelBest Western Plus Dockside Waterfront #15477 stayed September 2018. Richard from SaginawAttractive, clean rooms with excellent location. Nice breakfast layout & servings! -
Great Customer Service and Clean Rooms
Traveler Rating:5 out of 5 stars
Best Western Plus Dockside Waterfront HotelBest Western Plus Dockside Waterfront #15476 stayed September 2018. Deanna from MonroeGreat customer service and clean rooms.. -
I Always Love Staying in You’re Motel
Traveler Rating:5 out of 5 stars
Best Western Plus Dockside Waterfront HotelBest Western Plus Dockside Waterfront #15461 stayed September 2018. Rebecca from Garden CityI always love staying in you’re motel. It’s just wonderful to stay there. Until next year. I already can’t wait to stay again! -
The Rooms Were Beautiful
Traveler Rating:5 out of 5 stars
Best Western Plus Dockside Waterfront HotelBest Western Plus Dockside Waterfront #15459 stayed September 2018. Fredrica from Sterling HeightsThe rooms were beautiful, good breakfast and because of Mackinaw City chamber of tourism I got a very good price, thank you! -
Nice Facility
Traveler Rating:5 out of 5 stars
Best Western Plus Dockside Waterfront HotelBest Western Plus Dockside Waterfront #15458 stayed September 2018. Mary from ColumbusNice facility...well maintained. Enjoyed our stay. -
Very Pleased with Our Lakeside Room
Traveler Rating:5 out of 5 stars
Best Western Plus Dockside Waterfront HotelBest Western Plus Dockside Waterfront #15457 stayed September 2018. Stephen from CantonVery pleased with our lakeside room. More spacious than most hotel rooms had fridge too. Great location. Breakfast buffet was very good -
Been There Before
Traveler Rating:5 out of 5 stars
Best Western Plus Dockside Waterfront HotelBest Western Plus Dockside Waterfront #15456 stayed September 2018. Linda from St. JosephBeen there before, love being right on the water, staff always pleasant:) -
Staff Very Good and Helpful at Check in and out
Traveler Rating:5 out of 5 stars
Best Western Plus Dockside Waterfront HotelBest Western Plus Dockside Waterfront #15435 stayed September 2018. James from MidlandStaff very good and helpful at check in and out. Breakfast good. -
Hotel Was Very Nice and Clean
Traveler Rating:5 out of 5 stars
Best Western Plus Dockside Waterfront HotelBest Western Plus Dockside Waterfront #15430 stayed September 2018. Trine from Northville TwHotel was very nice and clean. Staff was friendly. The view from lakeside rooms was gorgeous. Only thing that needs improving was breakfast buffet. Not may choices. -
We Are Giving the Best Western 5 Stars Because of the Following: Friendly Staff Clean Room Good Breakfast
Traveler Rating:5 out of 5 stars
Best Western Plus Dockside Waterfront HotelBest Western Plus Dockside Waterfront #15428 stayed September 2018. Laura from FlintWe are giving the Best Western 5 stars because of the following: Friendly staff Clean room Good breakfast -
We Always Stay at Bestwestern Dockside
Traveler Rating:5 out of 5 stars
Best Western Plus Dockside Waterfront HotelBest Western Plus Dockside Waterfront #15427 stayed September 2018. Roger from NilesWe always stay at Bestwestern Dockside, we like the convenience of the location, we can walk just about anywhere we want. The room is always clean and comfortable. -
The Room Was Clean and Our View of Lake Huron Was Great
Traveler Rating:5 out of 5 stars
Best Western Plus Dockside Waterfront HotelBest Western Plus Dockside Waterfront #15419 stayed September 2018. Diana from IndianapolisThe room was clean and our view of Lake Huron was great. The staff seemed to be on top of being sure that their patrons were well cared for. -
Beautiful View and Very Clean
Traveler Rating:5 out of 5 stars
Best Western Plus Dockside Waterfront HotelBest Western Plus Dockside Waterfront #15417 stayed September 2018. Mary from MinneapolisBeautiful view and very clean -
Amazing
Traveler Rating:5 out of 5 stars
Best Western Plus Dockside Waterfront HotelBest Western Plus Dockside Waterfront #15400 stayed September 2018. Karin L from BrickAmazing. In spite of the fact that they had to replace our a/c unit the first night we arrived. It was removed and replace with an hour and a half. -
Room Was Very Nice
Traveler Rating:4 out of 5 stars
Best Western Plus Dockside Waterfront HotelBest Western Plus Dockside Waterfront #15398 stayed September 2018. Sally from Big RapidsRoom was very nice. Only "complaint" I would have is that I asked the desk clerk for information about the Headlands dark sky park and she knew nothing about it and suggested I look in the display of tourist places, etc. NOTHING in there but I found where I could get a tattoo!!! LOL. But seriously, it was a good stay and I really liked finding the room at the price we got on your website. Kudos. -
Our Room Was Clean and Stocked with Everything We Needed
Traveler Rating:5 out of 5 stars
Best Western Plus Dockside Waterfront HotelBest Western Plus Dockside Waterfront #15396 stayed September 2018. Linda from SturgisOur room was clean and stocked with everything we needed. The hotel grounds are clean. We had 2nd floor room with a great view. It was quiet at night good for sleeping. Everyone was friendly and helpful. Great place to stay. -
Very Nice Clean Hotel
Traveler Rating:5 out of 5 stars
Best Western Plus Dockside Waterfront HotelBest Western Plus Dockside Waterfront #15368 stayed September 2018. Dianne from GreenvilleVery nice clean hotel. Was very impressed! Staff very helpful and friendly.. would stay again. -
Only Complaint We Have is the Breakfast Being Served on the Second Floor and Only Way to Get There is from the Outside Plus We Only Ate There Once We Were Not Happy with the Food
Traveler Rating:4 out of 5 stars
Best Western Plus Dockside Waterfront HotelBest Western Plus Dockside Waterfront #15365 stayed September 2018. Jack from GraftonOnly complaint we have is the breakfast being served on the second floor and only way to get there is from the outside plus we only ate there once we were not happy with the food -
Clean
Traveler Rating:5 out of 5 stars
Best Western Plus Dockside Waterfront HotelBest Western Plus Dockside Waterfront #15364 stayed September 2018. Larry from RockportClean, comfortable room. Very nice restaurant. -
Our Rooms Were Wonderful
Traveler Rating:5 out of 5 stars
Best Western Plus Dockside Waterfront HotelBest Western Plus Dockside Waterfront #15344 stayed September 2018. Wayne from HamiltonOur rooms were wonderful. The desk people were friendly and efficient. A very good experience. Will book BW again next year. -
Nice Stay and We Enjoyed Our Time
Traveler Rating:5 out of 5 stars
Best Western Plus Dockside Waterfront HotelBest Western Plus Dockside Waterfront #15336 stayed September 2018. David from Paines Ville Twp.Nice stay and we enjoyed our time. -
The Private Balcony Was So Peaceful Nd Enjoyable
Traveler Rating:5 out of 5 stars
Best Western Plus Dockside Waterfront HotelBest Western Plus Dockside Waterfront #15327 stayed September 2018. Angela from PlymouthThe private balcony was so peaceful nd enjoyable. -
Very Nice
Traveler Rating:5 out of 5 stars
Best Western Plus Dockside Waterfront HotelBest Western Plus Dockside Waterfront #15314 stayed September 2018. Beverly from HollandVery nice , comfy bed, roomy room with refrig, clean bathroom. First time for us but we plan to stay again this fall. Did not have time for the breakfast so cannot rate it. Pricier than some other places in town. -
Hotel Was Great
Traveler Rating:5 out of 5 stars
Best Western Plus Dockside Waterfront HotelBest Western Plus Dockside Waterfront #15306 stayed September 2018. Patricia from St ThomasHotel was great. We were glad we picked this hotel. We did have one incident that was upsetting on our trip. We and our guests went across the street to the Toast A Go for dinner buffet. The waitress told us they were giving a 10% discount that night. We paid the bill and not till after they closed did we look at bill again and we were overcharged almost 10.00 because we never got the discount the waitress said would be added. First thing next day we went and seen a very rude manager who got calculator out and admitted we got overcharged but said there was nothing he could or would do for us since it was the next day now. This is definitely not how any establishment should treat a customer. -
Beautiful Area
Traveler Rating:4 out of 5 stars
Best Western Plus Dockside Waterfront HotelBest Western Plus Dockside Waterfront #15305 stayed September 2018. Mike from BrittBeautiful area. Next time I come to your area I'd like to see more. -
The Best Western is a First Class Hotel
Traveler Rating:5 out of 5 stars
Best Western Plus Dockside Waterfront HotelBest Western Plus Dockside Waterfront #15295 stayed September 2018. Andrew from StatesvilleThe Best Western is a first class hotel. The staff at the front desk were very polite, friendly, and helpful. Our room was spotless and very comfortable. The breakfast bar was very nice and offered a wide variety to satisfy everyone. -
Overall a Pretty Good Place to Stay the Only Draw Back Was the Squeaking Walkway Outside Our Door
Traveler Rating:4 out of 5 stars
Best Western Plus Dockside Waterfront HotelBest Western Plus Dockside Waterfront #15294 stayed September 2018. Lynn from LivoniaOverall a pretty good place to stay the only draw back was the squeaking walkway outside our door. -
Loved the Waterfront Room
Traveler Rating:5 out of 5 stars
Best Western Plus Dockside Waterfront HotelBest Western Plus Dockside Waterfront #15292 stayed September 2018. Joetta from LouisvilleLoved the waterfront room! Room was clean and comfortable. Loved having a dehumidifier in the room to remove dampness from shower. Great breakfast❤️ -
Our Room Faced Towards the Beach
Traveler Rating:5 out of 5 stars
Best Western Plus Dockside Waterfront HotelBest Western Plus Dockside Waterfront #15289 stayed September 2018. William from YpsilantiOur room faced towards the beach, and we were able to listen to the waves all night long since the door to the porch could be opened. We also enjoyed conversation on the porch with my brother and his wife, who came along for this trip. The hotel was perfect for making a trip to Mackinac Island, as it's within walking distance of the ferries. Staff of the hotel were welcoming and the complementary breakfast was a good way to start the day.