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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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DeWitt, MI
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22 reviews 22 reviews
Reviews in 17 cities Reviews in 17 cities
25 helpful votes 25 helpful votes
“Not bad, but not great”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 October 2011

I got the feeling the owners of this facility want to provide a positive experience. I can't fault the effort, but I didn't feel very comfortable here. The blue carpet, the blue bathroom walls, the cheap wallhangings & oldish light fixtures gave a dated appearance. The view of the dumpster out back added nothing to the ambience & I didn't care for the perfumy smell of the room (Love My Carpet?). The beds were too soft for my liking but I slept comfortably. The breakfast was adequate. I liked the 24-hour coffee/tea service. The price was right. Like all Mackinaw hotels, you're walking distance to most destinations. I'd recommend it if you want to save a buck and just need a place to sleep for the night. If you're vacationing in Mackinaw, I'd recommend someplace else.

  • Stayed October 2011, travelled as a couple
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 3 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Elkhart, Indiana
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16 reviews 16 reviews
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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
“Ok for price”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 September 2011

The hotel was clean enough for the money, nice big rooms. The staff was very friendly and helpful with things to do in the area. Didn't use the pool but it looked nice, the sauna was not working. It was close to the downtown area, within walking distance to everything.

  • Stayed September 2011, travelled as a couple
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 3 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 3 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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Teresa Anderson, General Manager at Thunderbird Inn, responded to this review
28 September 2011
I just wanted to thank you for your nice comments on trip adviser. And to let you know we don't have a sauna anymore we haven't for a couple years in fact we are turning that room into a changing room this winter so that will be something nice to look forward to. Thank you.
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Lake City, Michigan
1 review
“just say no”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 September 2011

stayed there for the truck show weekend they advertised a hot tub both on the website and on the sign, when we got there it was drained with a large hole in the bottom, I asked when it would be fixed and they stated some time next year, the pool was old and looked nasty, the one and only pop machine on the place was pretty much empty, would not stay there again..

  • Stayed September 2011, travelled with family
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 3 of 5 stars Location
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 3 of 5 stars Service
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Teresa Anderson, General Manager at Thunderbird Inn, responded to this review
19 September 2011
I do deeply apologize for your issues during your stay the jacuzzi is down because someone stepped through it. We did remove it from the sign and we are getting it off the website ASAP. I am waiting for coke to fill the machine but I will go get some to keep behind the desk in the mean time. I do wish you would reconsider and give us a second chance if not this year then next year.
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Grand Rapids, Michigan
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16 reviews 16 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
“What I expected for the price.”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 September 2011
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The room was clean, comfortable and bug free. The location is convenient to downtown and the ferries to the island, about 8/10th of a mile from most of the stuff. The front desk help was friendly and cheerful. We wanted a clean, comfortable room for a cheap price and this inn provides that. The hot tub/spa was hot but the jets were broken. The pool is open late. We did not use the complimentary breakfast so cannot review that. The free wireless was fast and simple to use. The room was equipped with a small refrigerator and coffee pot.

  • Stayed September 2011, travelled as a couple
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 3 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 3 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 3 of 5 stars Service
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Teresa Ditta, General Manager at Thunderbird Inn, responded to this review
13 September 2011
Thank you for leaving a review. I am glad you got what you expected. I am disappointed however that we didn't WOW you when you were here. If their is anything I might have done differently please let me know.

Teresa DItta/GM
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Harper Woods, Michigan
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3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
“2nd time vacationing at Thunderbird Inn”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 August 2011
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This was the second year in a row that I stayed at the Thunderbird with a group of friends. This outing has been going on for a few years the weekend before Labor Day and I have not been disappointed with my stay. Clean rooms, friendly staff, great price, and walking distance to the ferry (Arnold’s). Pool and hot tub and a great breakfast offered. The beds where new this year, but a little soft for my liking. That’s why i didn't give it the full 5 stars. If you’re on a budget you can't go wrong here.

  • Stayed August 2011, travelled with friends
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 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 glad you enjoyed your stay with us. I love hearing that our guests had a good vacation.
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Address: 146 Old US Hwy 31, Mackinaw City, MI 49701
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