Reviews of Clarion Hotel Beachfront 3 stars
905 South Huron Avenue, Mackinaw City, MI 49701, United States

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Reviewed: 1 September 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewMinimalist
Reviewed: 1 September 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewClose to the docking of ferries going to Mackinac Island
Dirty room and bathroom, stained and stinky towels, filthy grounds and beach.
Reviewed: 1 September 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewIt was lake view and close to town.
Lots of webs in corners with some spiders. No outlets by bed. Breakfast was minimal.
Reviewed: 31 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewThe view was amazing
Breakfast was really lack luster even for a hotel breakfast no bagels and only Canadian bacon for a protein. Rooms were pretty worn down and dated you could tell the jacuzzi tub and tub shower had been re-enameled.and just looked dirty. The view from the lake side room was amazing
Reviewed: 31 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 29 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewThe hotel beeing on the water
I understand the rooms beeing outdated but it was dirty, spiderwebs everywhere, mildewed old food under the fruniture, smelling musky, nothing was dusted it just was disappointing! Even in the pool area it neeeeeeeds cleaning everywhere!!!
Reviewed: 29 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 28 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 27 August 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewThe room had water views.
The pool was gross, the water was very dirty and the hot tub wasnt hot. The other waterparks included were also in poor condition, not working water slides or hot tubs, just very run down and not maintained very well. GHETTO! The Breakfast staff was not firedly, shut the door in my face when there was still 3 minutes left before 9am.
Reviewed: 27 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewRoom was ready when we arrived. Room was clean but the stairs and hall to the room were not
Dated. Not as clear as it should be as to halls, stairs and grounds.LOCATION
Reviewed: 26 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewMackinaw City is always lovely in the summer
The first room that we were assigned to was not accessible to one of the people in our party. She could not climb stairs and the elevator was out of order. We were switched to a room that had an extremely musky odor. I would have left and looked for another hotel but I was just too exhausted to do it. Next morning the breakfast was not accessible to same person in our party because the elevator was still out of order and the breakfast room was on the second floor. At checkout I made the clerk aware and he half heartedly said he was sorry about that. I visit Mackinaw City often but would not even consider staying here again!
Reviewed: 26 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewLocation
Climbing to 2nd floor with luggage Fireworks scared me. Thought building was exploding
Reviewed: 25 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 25 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewFrom previous trip to the city .
Dirty , outdated .
Reviewed: 25 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewLocation was great!
Musty smell in the room, had to kill a cockroach and room was dark and dingy. Had to request batteries to be change out on TV remote.
Reviewed: 25 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewGood view of the lake. Liked that nearby waterpark passes were included.
Needs bigger parking lot. Pool was nasty. No direct access to beach from balcony, had to go out and around. Breakfast should have been on the lower floor.
Reviewed: 25 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewIt was a great value and an excellent location
The beds were not comfortable and the pool was freezing
Reviewed: 25 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewLocation
Cleanliness
Reviewed: 25 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewGreat value
Beach could have been neater.
Reviewed: 24 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 23 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewLocation
Breakfast
Reviewed: 23 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewGood value
It was adequate , especially given the prime location and price . The beach was messy …
Reviewed: 23 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewLocation
No elevator in the building where our room was
Reviewed: 22 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewBetter place to hang clothes . No night lite. Lost at night.
Reviewed: 22 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewRooms were GREAT! Bed was very comfortable.
The pool and jacuzzi were not in any condition to swim or go in :(. The pool was dirty and COLD and the jacuzzi was worse! Very disappointed as this was one of the reasons I chose your hotel.