Clarion Hotel Beachfront: 1144 Hotel Reviews
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Clarion Hotel Beachfront
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905 South Huron Ave
Mackinaw City, MI 49701
Toll-Free: 800-517-0043Mackinaw City, MI 49701
115 rooms on property
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Private sandy beach! Adjacent to Mackinac Island Ferry Docks. Family stays free with one paying adult. Near shops & restaurants. Lakefront rooms with private balconies. High Speed internet access. Indoor heated pool & whirlpool, in-room jacuzzis. Microwaves, in-room coffee, hair dryers, irons & boards, refrigerators. Remote control cable color TV with HBO, ESPN, CNN. Excellent view of Mackinac Island & Mackinac Bridge!- #3
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Experience the Victorian Elegance and Charm of the New Clarion Hotel in Mackinaw City! The Clarion Hotel Beachfront offers a fabulous view of Mackinac Island's natural beauty and the architectual wonder of the Mackinac Bridge. The three diamond AAA Clarion Hotel is conveniently located adjacent to Mackinac Island ferries, restaurants, and the downtown shopping area.
A favorite of our yearly visitors is our 1400 foot private sandy beach offering our guests the opportunity to swim and splash in the crystal clear waters of Lake Huron.
Clarion Hotel Beachfront
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1144 user reviews from real surveys by real customers that actually stayed at the hotel.
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5 out of 5 stars
Clarion Hotel BeachfrontClarion Hotel Beachfront Verified Hotel Customer stayed in November 2024Nice front desk staff and great complimentary breakfast.These comments are from a verified stay
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Clarion Hotel BeachfrontClarion Hotel Beachfront Mischelle from Jonesville stayed in October 2024Room was clean and very nice. Bed was comfortable. Bathroom was roomy, shower had pressure and tub drained good. View from balcony was awesome!These comments are from a verified stayDid you find this helpful?|5 out of 5 stars
Clarion Hotel BeachfrontClarion Hotel Beachfront Adam from Lowell stayed in October 2024The reviews on this hotel had me very concerned, as I am tired of staying in stinky, old rooms....however, when we opened the door to our room, my expectations were exceeded. Great room!! Very happy! OThese comments are from a verified stayDid you find this helpful?|4 out of 5 stars
Clarion Hotel BeachfrontClarion Hotel Beachfront Kimberly from Cass City stayed in October 2024We came to Mackinaw City for my birthday. It was a much needed time away. Our room was quiet and comfortable and the view was amazing. We will definitely be making a return trip.These comments are from a verified stayDid you find this helpful?|5 out of 5 stars
Clarion Hotel BeachfrontClarion Hotel Beachfront Verified Hotel Customer stayed in October 2024Room was very clean and had everything we needed. Thank you for the cozy stay.These comments are from a verified stayDid you find this helpful?|5 out of 5 stars
Clarion Hotel BeachfrontClarion Hotel Beachfront Verified Hotel Customer stayed in October 2024Very nice clean hotel. We will definitely go back.These comments are from a verified stayDid you find this helpful?|5 out of 5 stars
Clarion Hotel BeachfrontClarion Hotel Beachfront Christine from Lake Milton stayed in October 2024Great stay, friendly staffThese comments are from a verified stayDid you find this helpful?|4 out of 5 stars
Clarion Hotel BeachfrontClarion Hotel Beachfront Sheri from Colleyville stayed in October 2024Great price point.These comments are from a verified stayDid you find this helpful?|4 out of 5 stars
Clarion Hotel BeachfrontClarion Hotel Beachfront Verified Hotel Customer stayed in October 2024The rooms are clean and very comfortable. The balcony over looks the lake with a beautiful view. Could do a little better job dusting tables, cabinets, etc., otherwise a very comfortable stay.These comments are from a verified stayDid you find this helpful?|5 out of 5 stars
Clarion Hotel BeachfrontClarion Hotel Beachfront Verified Hotel Customer stayed in October 2024ConvenientRooms comfortableFriendly staffThese comments are from a verified stayDid you find this helpful?|4 out of 5 stars
Clarion Hotel BeachfrontClarion Hotel Beachfront Verified Hotel Customer stayed in October 2024The room was very nice and clean. The free breakfast was lacking. My husband and I are both diabetic, and the breakfast was nothing but carbs. I had to skip breakfast both mornings we stayed there.These comments are from a verified stayDid you find this helpful?|5 out of 5 stars
Clarion Hotel BeachfrontClarion Hotel Beachfront Donald from Pinckney stayed in September 2024Very clean room. The view of Lake Michigan from our deck was just so beautiful from dawn till dusk. The front desk staff was very friendly and helpful with all our needs during our stay in Mackinaw City.These comments are from a verified stayDid you find this helpful?|5 out of 5 stars
Clarion Hotel BeachfrontClarion Hotel Beachfront Judy from Stanton stayed in October 2024Very clean and comfortable.These comments are from a verified stayDid you find this helpful?|4 out of 5 stars
Clarion Hotel BeachfrontClarion Hotel Beachfront Verified Hotel Customer stayed in October 2024Great service. Comfy room. Beautiful sceneryThese comments are from a verified stayDid you find this helpful?|5 out of 5 stars
Clarion Hotel BeachfrontClarion Hotel Beachfront Pamela from Shelbyville stayed in October 2024Front desk was very helpful. They made us feel welcomed.These comments are from a verified stayDid you find this helpful?|4 out of 5 stars
Clarion Hotel BeachfrontClarion Hotel Beachfront Linda from Marysville stayed in October 2024Clean, nice decor, staff very pleasant. Needs some updating.These comments are from a verified stayDid you find this helpful?|5 out of 5 stars
Clarion Hotel BeachfrontClarion Hotel Beachfront Donald from London stayed in October 2024Good staff, nice room, good value.These comments are from a verified stayDid you find this helpful?|5 out of 5 stars
Clarion Hotel BeachfrontClarion Hotel Beachfront Verified Hotel Customer stayed in October 2024My wife and I decided to take a couple days to go somewhere for my 83rd birthday. Until a few years ago, I had participated in the Memorial Day reenactment activities at the fort for over 30 years, so we decided to revisit Mackinaw City and chose the Clarion hotel through advertising.Tourist rate food prices are beyond the normal reach of an old geezer who has outlived his pension. Paying $70, including the tip, for a couple to have a couple drinks and a sandwich will deter another visit real soon.These comments are from a verified stayDid you find this helpful?|4 out of 5 stars
Clarion Hotel BeachfrontClarion Hotel Beachfront Verified Hotel Customer stayed in October 2024Nice place to stay, close to various activities.These comments are from a verified stayDid you find this helpful?|5 out of 5 stars
Clarion Hotel BeachfrontClarion Hotel Beachfront Verified Hotel Customer stayed in October 2024The room was clean. Updated tv and refrigerator. The hotel is in a quiet area and feels safe.These comments are from a verified stayDid you find this helpful?|5 out of 5 stars
Clarion Hotel BeachfrontClarion Hotel Beachfront Verified Hotel Customer stayed in October 2024Enjoyed our stay, and would stay there again. Recommended.These comments are from a verified stayDid you find this helpful?|4 out of 5 stars
Clarion Hotel BeachfrontClarion Hotel Beachfront Kristen from Plainwell stayed in August 2024Check in was easy.Staff were helpful.Can purchase slightly discounted ferry tickets at the desk (Sheplers only this year).Room was clean; decor is outdated if that matters to you -it doesn't matter to me.Bar/restaurant within a block or can walk "downtown" which is about 0.4-0.8mile walk.Lake front balcony room was wonderful (5 stars) however this year we had a 2 room lakeview balcony suite which is set up kind of wonky with door opening directly into one of the bedrooms which had the fridge then once passing thru the room it opened to a corridor with entrance to bathroom and then the other bedroom which had a couch, small table and the balcony. This set up means disrupting one bedroom for anything in fridge or if wanting to leave the suite (3 stars).Hot tub wasn't working properly this time but it still felt nice, hot and relaxing after a long drive (4 stars).The beach is sandy and very nice with lounge chairs available for use (5 stars).Free breakfast is not substantial and I only recommend planning on using this for grab and go items.*Close to ferry dock (used to be 5 star -see below).This was our second stay at this hotel. I choose this hotel because of its close proximity and easy walk to the ferry dock however this year that happened to be the ferry line that was bought out and essentially shut down. By staying at this hotel I was able to see a few ferries using the dock on Labor Day weekend which turned out to be a vacation saving observation! I walked over to the dock and found out they were running a boat every couple of hours to help with the holiday crowd however I had to purchase tickets for this "new" line (not Sheplers). Well, the other ferry dock's line was over 1/2 mile long by 1100 and we would have missed our horseback riding reservation at 3pm. We ended up unused discounted ferry tickets which I purchased from the hotel but that was no fault of the hotel staff. Given the ferry debacle of 2024 I'm not sure I'd stay loyal to this hotel since my main reason for choosing it was the proximity to ferry dock.However I wouldn't hesitate to stay here again once the ferry situation is sorted out or if the main focus of my stay wasn't getting to the island in a shortened weekend trip.These comments are from a verified stayDid you find this helpful?|5 out of 5 stars
Clarion Hotel BeachfrontClarion Hotel Beachfront Verified Hotel Customer stayed in September 2024Very nice for the price.These comments are from a verified stayDid you find this helpful?|4 out of 5 stars
Clarion Hotel BeachfrontClarion Hotel Beachfront Valerie from Detroit stayed in June 2024I enjoyed the beach front room. We were able to walk out our room right onto the beach. . However they need to improve on the complementary breakfast.These comments are from a verified stayDid you find this helpful?|4 out of 5 stars
Clarion Hotel BeachfrontClarion Hotel Beachfront Bernard from Saint Joseph stayed in June 2024Great room. breakfast buffet could've been more robust.These comments are from a verified stayDid you find this helpful?|5 out of 5 stars
Clarion Hotel BeachfrontClarion Hotel Beachfront Nancy from White Lake stayed in September 2024Although this is an older hotel, it has been maintained well. The employees were helpful and attentive. The breakfast room was clean and the breakfast offered was ok, servings were warm, just not a large selection.These comments are from a verified stayDid you find this helpful?|5 out of 5 stars
Clarion Hotel BeachfrontClarion Hotel Beachfront Verified Hotel Customer stayed in October 2024Employees were wonderful. Facility needs up fixing up; but still our stay was great.These comments are from a verified stayDid you find this helpful?|5 out of 5 stars
Clarion Hotel BeachfrontClarion Hotel Beachfront Fawzi from Sterling Heights stayed in September 2024Wonderful place to stay in your vacation time great customer service I will be back soonThese comments are from a verified stayDid you find this helpful?|4 out of 5 stars
Clarion Hotel BeachfrontClarion Hotel Beachfront Sylvia from Windsor stayed in October 2024This must have been a lovely hotel years ago. It does show it's age today. The bed was super comfortable. The shower room had a giant spider web in the light fixture above. I did tell the front desk that. If you are looking for a hotel with a good breakfast, then this is not the place. It was marginal at best. The staff was very nice. Other than that, we love Mackinaw City.These comments are from a verified stayDid you find this helpful?|5 out of 5 stars
Clarion Hotel BeachfrontClarion Hotel Beachfront James from Franklin stayed in September 2024Front desk was very helpful. Breakfast was great. Room wasvery nice and worth the price.These comments are from a verified stayDid you find this helpful?|4 out of 5 stars
Clarion Hotel BeachfrontClarion Hotel Beachfront Robert from Baltimore stayed in September 2024The room was comfortable and clean. They provided a shower chair to help with me getting a shower. Plus, they have a basic hot breakfast. Good value!These comments are from a verified stayDid you find this helpful?|5 out of 5 stars
Clarion Hotel BeachfrontClarion Hotel Beachfront William from Oscoda stayed in September 2024Large rooms, older but clean. Great breakfast, nicest affordable and we were upgraded for free. Price was great,.These comments are from a verified stayDid you find this helpful?|4 out of 5 stars
Clarion Hotel BeachfrontClarion Hotel Beachfront Marlene from Grand Rapids stayed in September 2024The staff was very accommodating when I asked for a room change because my husband couldn't get to a 3rd floor room.These comments are from a verified stayDid you find this helpful?|4 out of 5 stars
Clarion Hotel BeachfrontClarion Hotel Beachfront John from Hamilton stayed in September 2024The room was spacious and clean. The breakfast was not the greatest, and it had the same hot items every morning. Need to mix it up.These comments are from a verified stayDid you find this helpful?|4 out of 5 stars
Clarion Hotel BeachfrontClarion Hotel Beachfront Michael from Attica stayed in September 2024The room was neat and clean. The view of the lake was awesome. All of the staff we encountered were friendly and helpful. The hotel itself is older and could use some maintenance and updating. The outside could be tidier, but Id guess its hard to do with the amount of tourists in the summer season.These comments are from a verified stayDid you find this helpful?|4 out of 5 stars
Clarion Hotel BeachfrontClarion Hotel Beachfront Verified Hotel Customer stayed in September 2024Beautiful view, and great price. The room was very spacious but did need some tlc.These comments are from a verified stayDid you find this helpful?|4 out of 5 stars
Clarion Hotel BeachfrontClarion Hotel Beachfront Verified Hotel Customer stayed in September 2024Room clean, great location, breakfast could of been better.These comments are from a verified stayDid you find this helpful?|4 out of 5 stars
Clarion Hotel BeachfrontClarion Hotel Beachfront Verified Hotel Customer stayed in September 2024Great friendly staff, clean rooms.These comments are from a verified stayDid you find this helpful?|5 out of 5 stars
Clarion Hotel BeachfrontClarion Hotel Beachfront Verified Hotel Customer stayed in September 2024Friendly front desk staff, good breakfast, excellent price compared with similar local hotels, and a very welcome and unexpected upgrade to a larger room!These comments are from a verified stayDid you find this helpful?|5 out of 5 stars
Clarion Hotel BeachfrontClarion Hotel Beachfront Verified Hotel Customer stayed in September 2024Great experience. Room was nice, it had a good breakfast. Liked being able to buy ferry ticket the hotel an d having the shuttle pickup at the hotel . Made for an easy trip and nice to that we were able to leave our car at hotel for the day.These comments are from a verified stayDid you find this helpful?|4 out of 5 stars
Clarion Hotel BeachfrontClarion Hotel Beachfront Luke from Maitland stayed in June 2024If this hotel was updated I would give 5 stars as I like the family jacuzzi rooms and of course the staff is very helpful. If it was not for these 2 things it would be a 2 or maybe 3 star.These comments are from a verified stayDid you find this helpful?|5 out of 5 stars
Clarion Hotel BeachfrontClarion Hotel Beachfront Verified Hotel Customer stayed in September 2024Clean and staff hospitableThese comments are from a verified stayDid you find this helpful?|4 out of 5 stars
Clarion Hotel BeachfrontClarion Hotel Beachfront Paula from Grand Rapids stayed in June 2024The hotel is quiet because it is down form the main area. We would have like breakfast to been open later on the weekend.These comments are from a verified stayDid you find this helpful?|5 out of 5 stars
Clarion Hotel BeachfrontClarion Hotel Beachfront Verified Hotel Customer stayed in September 2024We were greeted by a really nice staff and given a very nice room.These comments are from a verified stayDid you find this helpful?|5 out of 5 stars
Clarion Hotel BeachfrontClarion Hotel Beachfront Verified Hotel Customer stayed in September 2024Very nice hotel clean nice room. Good location. Liked being able to buy ferry tickets to the island and riding the shuttle from hotel to the ferry.These comments are from a verified stayDid you find this helpful?|5 out of 5 stars
Clarion Hotel BeachfrontClarion Hotel Beachfront Verified Hotel Customer stayed in September 2024Very nice hotel clean nice room. Good location. Liked being able to buy ferry tickets to the island and riding the shuttle from hotel to the ferry.These comments are from a verified stayDid you find this helpful?|4 out of 5 stars
Clarion Hotel BeachfrontClarion Hotel Beachfront Emily from Coxs Creek stayed in September 2024The rooms were nice, staff friendly, and the breakfast delicious. My kids enjoyed the pool.These comments are from a verified stayDid you find this helpful?|4 out of 5 stars
Clarion Hotel BeachfrontClarion Hotel Beachfront Janelle from St Cloud stayed in August 2024Hotel was good for over night stay. The towels that were in the room had tears and should have been replaced. The pool needed cleaning Front desk staff was helpful and friendlyThese comments are from a verified stayDid you find this helpful?|4 out of 5 stars
Clarion Hotel BeachfrontClarion Hotel Beachfront Martha from Coldwater stayed in August 2024Great location, excellent beach, comfortable roomThese comments are from a verified stayDid you find this helpful?|3 out of 5 stars
Clarion Hotel BeachfrontClarion Hotel Beachfront Elizabeth from Cedar Rapids stayed in September 2024I had a lake view room, view was spectacular. Room was comfortable and clean. Breakfast was not great, and staff was rude, but those were a very small part of the stay.These comments are from a verified stay1 person found this helpful. Did you find this helpful?|Traveler Reviews (1-50 of 1144)