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146 Old US Hwy 31, Mackinaw City, MI 49701
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Thunderbird Inn
Ranked #11 of 41 hotels in Mackinaw City
3.5 of 5 stars 32 Reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
“Nice Hotel.... enjoyable”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 August 2011
1
person found this review helpful

Me and my boyfriend recently stayed here for 2 nights. The front desk people were very helpful in regards to the Island and the city. We would for sure stay here again. Did I mention free shuttle (on time) to ferry with coupons for $3 off per ferry ticket! Room was clean!! Booked room off expedia.com

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  • Stayed August 2011, travelled as a couple
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Teresa Ditta, General Manager at Thunderbird Inn, responded to this review
13 September 2011
I am thrilled to hear you took advantage of the free shuttle to the ferry lines it sounds like you had a great vacation in Mackinaw City and Island. We are glad to have been of service to you and your boyfriend. I hope we get the chance to do it again someday.

Teresa DItta/GM
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Lansing
1 review
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
“Awsome Stay, Very freindly and helpful staff!!!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 August 2011
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My family and I recently stayed here due to the hotel we had reservations with had lost them. It turned out to be a very good thing. We were able to get a room very quickly, the staff let me see the room before we booked it which was very nice. Later in the evening we went to the breakfast area for a snack, (which they always have fresh fruit and coffee/tea available) my son wanted cereal, we went and asked the staff about milk whichi they went and got for us saying that she understood, her kids liked snacks late in the day as well. Everything that we needed they got for us with a posititve attitude. When I asked for extra towels and offered to come get them they brought them to me along with an extra blanket. Our last night there was cool and I wanted a hot chocolate, we went to the office and because a group had reserved the Breakfast house, the staff went and got me the hot chocolate. I cannot say enough good things about this hotel! Would stay again based on this experience!!
P.S. There was also a lot of bikers there during our stay, even that seemed like a bonus as they were all very friendly and respected others.

  • Stayed August 2011, travelled with family
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Teresa Ditta, General Manager at Thunderbird Inn, responded to this review
13 September 2011
I am so happy to hear that my staff was so helpful for you. Customer service is one of our top priorities here and we strive to make everybody feel like family here. I hope we accomplished this with you and your family. We were glad to assist you.
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6 reviews 6 reviews
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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
“friendly place to stay”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 August 2011
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person found this review helpful

Room was clean and spacious, although the table/chair set seemed a little large for the space. Pool area was very nice, and the attached breakfast room was clean and bright. Standard included breakfast, although since there is staff to make hot waffles, brewed coffee would be nice instead of the machine :)
Front desk staff was super friendly and helpful.
Hotel is with-in walking distance of the "main drag" of the downtown tourist section but tucked on a quiet side street, no traffic noise.
Would stay again.

  • Stayed August 2011, travelled as a couple
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Stanton, Michigan
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“Loved the hotel!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 July 2011

The room was very clean, the staff was extremely friendly and helpful. Have a free breakfast. The pool was great and our kids loved the outdoor playground. A great place that is a short distance from downtown Mackinaw City and the ferry boats to Mackinaw Island. Would definetely stay here again!

  • Stayed July 2011, travelled with family
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Teresa Ditta, General Manager at Thunderbird Inn, responded to this review
11 August 2011
We are thrilled to hear that you had such a great stay. That is always are goal. And we will continue in our efforts to assure every stay is wonderful. Teresa/GM
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8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
“A nice hotel for the price with free breakfast too”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 June 2011
2
people found this review helpful

The room was very clean although the decorations and furniture was dated. There was a frig, ironing board, and WiFi which a lot of hotels can not provide. Who spends a lot of time in the room anyhow? When we complained that the shower was not draining it was promptly fixed and the next day we were not standing in water while showering. It is not a four star hotel but very adequate and we would stay here again.

  • Stayed June 2011, travelled with friends
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Teresa Anderson, General Manager at Thunderbird Inn, responded to this review
21 July 2011
Let me start by thanking you for filling out a review on trip adviser. I do apologize for the drain being slow. I appreciate everything you said and I will work hard to learn from every comment and improve the hotel each and every year. Thank you, Teresa GM
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Address: 146 Old US Hwy 31, Mackinaw City, MI 49701
Price range (per night):* INR2,675 - 8,081

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