"In and around the lake Mountains come out of the sky and…read morethey stand there" (Yes) What a pleasant surprise! The Holiday Inn Express at St. Ignace sure didn't feel like a Holiday Inn Express. First of all, it has a beach, a big grassy communal courtyard, and chairs where you can sit at the waterline and listen to the seagulls that chitter and chatter like crazy. The beach scenery is gorgeous, and the views of the bay and Mackinac Island are gorgeous. The beds are comfy, the HVC and Wi-Fi work great, and the shower may have been the best hotel shower I ever had. Super pressure and plenty of hot water. Oh, and we had a balcony with a great view of the beach and the courtyard. But the biggest surprise was the amazing breakfast variety and the stellar breakfast service by Sheila and Melissa. They ran around at full speed, cleaning, wiping, refilling and straightening non-stop. As for the breakfast foods, there was a bounty of egg white omelets, scrambled eggs, turkey and pork sausage links, biscuits and gravy, a pancake machine, Cereals, Yogurt, gooey Cinnamon buns, Oatmeal, breads, muffins, bagels, apples, oranges, bananas, and more. Our two-night stay cost us $540.50 after taxes. We could not have been happier with our stay here. Five stars all the way.

We stayed here a couple years ago and although the property has fabulous staff and an amazing…read morelocation/view - the property needs updated rooms with smart TV's, functional remotes, coats of paint & new carpet (rooms & hallways)! We stayed in room 119 - should definitely be a king room vs 2 double beds. Barely had enough room to sneeze and the noise from guests above sounded like romper room with a heard of kangaroos all evening & night. The shower area had peeling paint & needs fresh caulk. Spotted a long black hair in toilet area stuck to wall, door, & hinge. The curtain over the AC needs to be shorter to not interfere with air flow & had black mold on the inner sheer one - double yuck After a long day of traveling we didn't appreciate hearing vacuuming outside our door at 730pm & than again at 930pm. Only hubs had breakfast & coffee - which he said was good & hot!! They did welcome our pet & had a great area for walking & bathroom breaks for him. We thought the Mackinac City property was the worst IHG property we've stayed at - this one is slowly catching up to it, sadly! The newly renovated lobby floor looks spectacular-as does the fire pit & patio!! That was being remodeled last time we stayed here!

Pleasantly surprised at the quality of our stay. Extremely nice and cleanly rooms! Was a reasonable…read moreprice for our visit with a beautiful sunrise to view in the morning. Decent selection for breakfast, and great pool! Also, we left some rings down by the pool the night before and to our relief, the front desk had them waiting for us in the morning. Very nice staff too! Great experience!

This is the hotel that time forgot. Nothing here is updated, but that's fine, the rate is good and…read moreit's relatively clean. TV takes forever to start up (my toddler pulled the plug out, it's been booting up for 12 minutes), there is a phone jack in the bathroom for some reason, not a single USB charging port anywhere, but again, no problem. Rate is good and it's clean.

Really great place to stay if planning on visiting Mackinaw Island. The breakfast is decent and the…read moreviews are amazing. The Sheplers Ferry has a shuttle that will pick you up and drop you off at the hotel. Just be aware that they advertise discounted ferry tickets but it's not for Sheplers Ferry. Would definitely stay here again when in the area.

We checked into room 391 for two nights. We parked in front took the elevator up to the third floor…read moreof the Superior building. Our economy room had two queen beds, a refrigerator, microwave with a terrace overlooking the pool. Our room was dated but very clean, quiet and sufficient for two nights. There was plenty of free parking. The motel was right on Lake Huron, the Straits of Mackinac. We are a five minute walk to the ferry to Mackinac Island. Breakfast was served until 10 o'clock in the morning. It was very busy with big groups of children under five and seniors; an interesting mix. There were three waffle makers with assorted toppings, coffee, frozen pastries, yogurt, biscuits & gravy, eggs & bacon. There was an indoor & an outdoor pool, coin operated washing machines, fitness center, nightly bonfire and playground on the premises. A golf cart shuttled seniors & children around the property.

Apr. 29.2026. Stayed one night, pre-season. Room was very dated, doorwall didn't have a great lock…read moreon it, which leads right out to the beach area. Could almost stick my hand under the gap around the door. No extra blankets or pillows. It was a great view out the bank towards the water. Nice employees and breakfast views were fabulous.

The first night we stayed we had dinner outside on the patio at the club. Thank goodness the place…read morestays open late because we were very hungry and we checked in late. I had the whitefish for dinner with potato puree and garlic green beans. It was very good. I would recommend. We also started with the Yucatan shrimp which was full of flavor. We enjoyed dipping the toasted points into the sauce. Yum! Honestly I didn't go in to my stay here with the highest expectations, but I was very impressed with the service at the hotel and restaurant as well as the cleanliness of our room. Lots of friendly smiling and welcoming staff. The bed was very comfortable and the beach is dynamic. Perfect view of Lake Huron, and very enjoyable day or night. We had the breakfast both mornings of our stay, and I can only give that 2 stars. It was ok. Felt like a typical "breakfast included" kind of deal. The staff was very kind and attentive, and the restaurant was very clean. The food was 2 stars. Just basic. Coffee was great and like I said I was pleasantly surprised with my stay. I will definitely consider staying here again because the views and beach were gorgeous, the clean rooms and friendly staff are so important, and you're a hop, skip and a jump from Shepherd's Ferry to Mackinac Island from the hotel.

This is a beautiful hotel directly on Lake Huron. Shepler's ferry has a door to door shuttle for…read moretheir ferry to Mackinac Island. The hotel is very clean. The hotel staff were great. They provided great service and it was a pleasure to interact with all Hampton members. They gave recommendations for restaurants, even though the lobby bar/restaurant was very good. Enjoyed my stay, will return, and certainly recommend.

I'm conflicted here because everyone was very very nice at this hotel, however, we spent nearly…read more$1500 for three nights, and there was just too much wrong for that sort of money: Nice new hotel. Great lobby, great view. BUT when we first entered the room, someone else's hair tie as well as some misc gross garbage was on the floor as soon as we walked it. One of the tv remotes was just missing And worst - the entire bed had SAND IN IT. By the time we realized it, it was too late, so I just slept in my clothes. We asked the next day if they could change the sheets and clean the room. They said yes. We got back and no one had done a thing at all...and we were out of bath towels and toilet paper and had to go ask for those, as well as ask them AGAIN about cleaning and sheets. They apologized and said they would mark it in bold. We had to sleep in the sandy sheets again. Finally we got back the last day and they had come to the room, but......THEY JUST MADE THE BED WITH THE SAME DIRTY SHEETS! For $100 I can understand. For $1500 I'm pretty angry. We never once got clean sheets. I'm not even positive they were changed from the last guest. oh, and there was chocolate pudding smears on the counter, and a huge giant bug in the shower that freaked my son out.

Stayed in room 339. Seems newly renovated. Bed and pillows comfy. Bathroom is small. Indoor pool…read moreand hot tubs were clean but area needs painted or updated badly. Sauna was slow to heat up but worked. Gym is worthless, 6 old pieces of equipment in a closet. Lots of parking and close to restaurants and shops. Hopefully they will update more things now that they just got bought out by AmericInn. Used to be the Bavarian Haus. Price was totally worth it for what stuff costs these days.

Sad the HAUS has 4 star potential First and only time…read morestaying here at the Haus, Checked in on 4th July by two nice young ladies working the front office. Unfortunately one of them had to come clean our room that had been reserved 3 weeks prior to our arrival. When I checked out on July 6th the woman in glasses sitting in the front office looked up from her reading when I told her room ### checking out she said ok and went back to reading. I have stayed in some shady hotels and 5 star hotels yet this is first time not being inquired about the stay. Yes that would not have changed my mind about returning it just affirmed lacking this simple gesture is the negative that breeds more negativity in any working environment.

what a great U.P. surprise we found! rooms are newly remodeled from ceiling to floor. comfy…read more affordable. great location. very quiet. all things thought of for convenience like outlets, amenities, large screen tv, the room layout, beautiful gardens outside. definite repeat stays to come Quaint but modern!

I stayed here rather than at another small motel competitively priced b/c when i called prior to…read morebooking, the owner (Armand) was so friendly and helpful, that I felt the extra cost was worthwhile. Good decision! Room was clean, wifi worked well, never heard any sounds from adjoining room although I was there for 8 nites and there were several different guests next door. Street noise: yes, but didn't keep me awake or wake me up. As noted by another, the shower stall is small, but there was plenty of hot water and great water pressure. Mattress was softer than I prefer, but that's personal preference. Armand, his wife and staff were very helpful with questions about where to eat, what to see. While there, met a couple who'd been staying there every summer for many years. Definitely would return.

We stayed 3 nights in the Bayview Loft (the only second story room, two queen beds) and had a great…read morestay! I loved that we had our own little patio on the landing overlooking the water - a great spot to sit outside in the morning having coffee. We were greeted warmly when we arrived, super easy check in. The two beds are in the same room, with a door to close off the 'living room' which worked great for different needs of my husband and young adult kid. Nice table to play games on, the fridge was a good size, two tvs (one per room) and easy to walk to a ferry to the island! The attached restaurant had good food, too. Is it a high class place to stay? Nah, it's a motel! The price was great for us and met all our needs!

I've been staying at the Driftwood Motel for decades. I learned from my wife's dad how much cheaper…read moreit is to stay here than it is to stay on the island. I don't know what the prices were when he started coming here, but I was able to book 2 rooms for three nights for cheaper than it costs to stay on the island in one room for one night. Sorry about the flashback to math class, people, but this is an economics lesson where you'll want to pay attention. There is a log cabin kind of feel to the architecture. And, in another throwback to a bygone age, the doors use keys...actual, metal keys, not plastic cards. Outside the room, you'll find gas barbecue grills with tongs and other tools to enjoy your home away from home. While the room itself seems humble, it does contain most of the amenities you would expect. It's spacious. The beds are reasonably comfortable. There is a mini fridge, but unfortunately no microwave. And the restaurant is just a few steps away from your room, and it's excellent. One thing you would not expect, however, is a mind-boggling array of on-demand programming on your flat screen TV. Dozens of shows are available from maybe 30 different networks. And, it's no extra charge for any of it. Even if it weren't for all this, the location itself is perfect. Directly across the street are two Mackinac Island ferry terminals. I'm not exaggerating: they're literally across the street. That $27 you pay for a round-trip ticket is a heck of a lot cheaper than you would pay each day to stay on the island. Economics, people. So, go ahead and get a second mortgage to pay for a stay on the island. I will keep on coming here and enjoying all the great benefits, while also having money left over to actually pay for things to do on the island.

We stayed here last week for 2 nights. Very clean, very quiet and Nicole and her husband Brian were…read moregreat. Very helpful with recommendations and all around nice people!! It was our first time to the area and it is very impressive and we will be back.

Yes! Five stars. The Moosewood Inn is amazing! We stayed in St. Ignace for the first time,…read moreinstead of Mackinac City, to take a ferry to Mackinac Island. Moosewood Inn is very clean, the decor made me fell like I was staying in Jackson Hole, Wyoming! Very cabin-like with updated wildlife art and bedding. The owner was outgoing and we felt that she really appreciated our business.

A Comfortable and Welcoming Stay Every Time!…read more The Colonial House Bed & Breakfast has become a favorite stop for my wife and me whenever we're passing through the area. Its central location makes it easy to walk to several great restaurants nearby, which is a big plus. Also the views of the lake are spectacular, on the night we were there we were able to view the fireworks from our porch. The hospitality here is always warm and genuine, and the rooms in the hotel section are consistently clean and comfortable. While we haven't stayed in the B&B portion yet, we've had a chance to see inside--and it's absolutely beautiful. Looking forward to another visit soon!

Always a lovely experience. We have stayed in the bed & breakfast as well as the motel. The beds…read moreare extremely comfortable with nice sheets and comforters. The breakfast that comes with the bed & breakfast stay is delicious. A very nice property. Great views from the balconies. Plenty of parking for guests. Downtown St. Ignace so it is within walking distance to several restaurants, shopping and ferries. I would highly recommend.