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Clarion Hotel Beachfront – reviews, photos

2.5 of 5
905 S. Huron, Mackinaw City, MI 49701
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Clarion Hotel Beachfront
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Clarion Hotel Beachfront
Ranked #5 of 41 hotels in Mackinaw City
4.0 of 5 stars 196 Reviews
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What travellers say about this hotel
  • Very clean(5)
  • Beds were comfortable(4)
  • Parking lot(3)
  • Biscuits gravy(3)
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Detroit, Michigan
Contributor
15 reviews 15 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
“OLD, Dirty, Bugs & Mosquitoes. Rude.”
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 December 2011

Very very old and outdated. Dead mosquitoes all over the room. Bugs. Stayed one night and couldn't wait to leave. We had initially booked at Hamilton, but they "lost" our reservation and they have a deal with the Clarion to take their overbookings. Was very different than what we paid for. They didn't even give us the difference we were owed. We staid on the bottom floor and "beachfront". That just meant kids running above us all night and more bugs to come in from the gross beach. Will NEVER stay here again.

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  • Stayed June 2011, travelled with friends
    • 1 of 5 stars Value
    • 2 of 5 stars Location
    • 1 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 1 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 1 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 1 of 5 stars Service
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Sault Ste. Marie, Canada
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
“Decent Hotel”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 December 2011

We stayed at the Clarion two nights with two other families. The rooms were very clean and nicely decorated. The beds are comfortable. The toilet and tub are separated from the sink area, which is nice when travelling with two kids. There is a bar fridge as well. The beach is lovely with clear view of the ferries and lots of beach chairs. It is a short walk to the ferry dock. It is a little bit farther than some hotels to the shopping area of MacKinaw City, but is still walking distance. As noted by other reviewers, the breakfast is not very good. We basically had the pool and hottub to ourselves, which was nice. I would stay here again.

  • Stayed August 2011, travelled with family
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 3 of 5 stars Service
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14 reviews 14 reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
“Home base for a weekend getaway”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 October 2011

We were there in September 2011, just before the fall colours really started showing. We had a room overlooking the lake. Watching the sunrise from the warm comfort of bed was an unexpected treat. Breakfast was busy but good. Room was clean and comfortable. The only negative was the cool dash from the pool back to our room (pool was in separate building). We were pleased to find the rail trail (biking and jogging) just across the road from the hotel. Nice walk into town for shopping (fudge and pasties!) We would stay there again.

  • Stayed September 2011
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Kalamazoo, Michigan
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
“Wonderful Hotel”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 October 2011
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We visited the area in October 2011 and the price of a beach front room was very reasonable. The front desk staff was very helpful and polite. Our room was large, clean and comfortable. I was a little concerned about the noise level from the parking lot or people walking by and it was very quiet in the room. The breakfast on the other had was a little disappointing but that really is no big deal. We were able to find something to tie us over for a while. Our overall experience was wonderful. We will definitely stay here again.

  • Stayed October 2011, travelled with family
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Allen Park, Michigan, United States
1 review
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
“Good Value!!!!”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 October 2011
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people found this review helpful

Great value for the money.Clean rooms, and polite and helpful staff. Would stay here again.

  • Stayed October 2011, travelled as a couple
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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  • Clarion Hotel Mackinaw City
  • Clarion Mackinaw City
  • Mackinaw City Clarion
Address: 905 S. Huron, Mackinaw City, MI 49701
Price range (per night):* INR3,622 - 10,199

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