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Best Western Thunderbird Inn


Hotel class 2.0 of 5
146 Old US Hwy 31, Mackinaw City, MI 49701
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3 of 5 stars
Detroit
13 Aug 2009 | Trip type: Family

Stayed here as we ran our older son between Blue Lake in Muskegon and Band Camp in Cheboygan. Mackinaw City is pretty pricey this time of year, and this BW (they have a sister property on the water) came up reasonable. Other good things were clean room and free WiFi. Breakfast was OK -- with make your own waffles as... more

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1 of 5 stars
Michigan
14 Jul 2009 | Trip type: Friends getaway
1/1 found this review helpful

After reviewing the comments about this Best Western on this site I booked a room. It was the biggest mistake that I have made in my life. The staff was very friendly and the breakfast was good I will give them that, but that is it. Our room was filthy and I do mean filthy. Spider webs in the corners,... more

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4 of 5 stars
gr, michigan
12 Jul 2009 | Trip type: Couples

My husband and I stayed here on a getaway weekend and we don't like to spend a lot on hotels. We booked this one on-line based on the reviews and found it to be a very good value for the money ($80). Comfy bed, good water pressure in the shower, very friendly staff. We did want more than the two... more

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4 of 5 stars
Ontario
8 Jun 2009 | Trip type: Family

We enjoyed this hotel very much. The room was very clean and spacious. It was somewhat noisy. The breakfast ws good with a big variety. The person on the front desk was very helpful pointing out not only local attrations but things like where the shopping area was and how to find the grocery store. We travelled with our three... more

Good value
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4 of 5 stars
michigan
26 Nov 2008 | Trip type: Family

Nice, clean room. The pool area and hot tub were fine. The kids had a great time. The complimentary breakfast had everything you would expect. Good value for the amount paid! more

Decent place
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3 of 5 stars
Michigan
29 Jun 2008 | Trip type: Couples

We stayed here on a Thursday night (MUCH cheaper rates than the weekend!) and booked the day of on the hotel's website for $64.00... Overall the experience was fine, the place decent and the breakfast yummy! The pool looked inviting, but we weren't able to swim (we checked out pretty early). We were able to buy discounted tickets for Shepler's... more

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1 of 5 stars
MO
11 Sep 2007 | Trip type: Couples
1/4 found this review helpful

Stay somewhere else if you can!! Very unfriendly desk clerk. We had a reservation on our card, we got there at 8pm and our room was given away we had to stay in a queen room when we reserved a king. No I’m sorry or discount on the room it was like it or lump it because you already paid... more

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2 of 5 stars
Toronto, On
24 Aug 2007
2/2 found this review helpful

The motel itself is ok, but service is lacking. Not overly friendly on check-in, our room (a family) of four, has 2 towels, 2 cups. We have to ask for more towels each day. Everyone else in the motel had to go to the front desk to ask for additional towels etc.. It was almost comedic to see everyone walking... more

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4 of 5 stars
Chicago, IL
1 Jul 2007 | Trip type: Couples
4/4 found this review helpful

The Thunderbird Inn Best Western is a very economical and comfortable choice for Mackinac Island visitors. Like previous reviewers stated, it is much cheaper to stay in Mackinaw City and take the ferry to the island each day. Be sure to look into the two-day ferry pass if you're going to the island two days in a row -- it... more

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5 of 5 stars
Bend, Oregon
10 Jun 2007 | Trip type: Family
0/2 found this review helpful

Great place to stay! Room was exceptionally clean and comfortable. Great breakfast. Friendly and helpful staff at the front desk went above and beyond in finding discounted ferry tickets. Convenient location - perfect place to stay when visiting Mackinac Island. We traveled from the east coast to the west coast and found this to be one of the best values.... more

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Address: 146 Old US Hwy 31, Mackinaw City, MI 49701
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