Rainbow Motel

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Dates

December 2024

January 2025

Overview
Rooms
Location
Policies

Wonderful

Popular amenities

Hot tub

Pool

Housekeeping

Air conditioning

Free WiFi

Parking included

Explore the area

602 South Huron Avenue, Mackinaw City, MI, 49701

Mackinaw Manor Haunted Mansion
6 min walk
Spy Quest Laser Maze
6 min walk
Mackinaw City Dock
6 min walk
Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional)
30 min drive

Room options

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed, Jetted Tub

23 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed

Blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room, 1 King Bed

19 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Room, 1 Queen Bed

19 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed

Room, 2 Queen Beds

23 sq m
Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds

Room, 2 Double Beds

25 sq m
Sleeps 4
2 Double Beds

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

23 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

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Pool

Hot tub

Breakfast included

Parking included

for 1 night

includes taxes & fees

6 Dec - 7 Dec

About this property

Motel with 2 spa tubs, near Icebreaker Mackinaw Maritime Museum

This motel features an indoor pool, coffee/tea in a common area, and a picnic area. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided.

Rainbow Motel offers 29 air-conditioned accommodations with hair dryers and complimentary toiletries. Flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and microwaves. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers.

This Mackinaw City motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include phones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

2 spa tubs are on site along with an indoor pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Our customers tell us they can't get enough of Rainbow Motel's great location. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Lake Huron. Free WiFi in public areas, free self parking, and a free ferry terminal shuttle are available.

Free WiFi
Free self parking
Take a swim in the indoor pool or soak in the 2 spa tubs
Amenities include coffee/tea in a common area
Onsite recreation includes basketball and a playground
Guests have great things to say about the value of their stay and the helpful staff
11 minutes by foot from Icebreaker Mackinaw Maritime Museum and a 2-minute drive from Old Mackinac Point Lighthouse
Free ferry terminal shuttle service

Rainbow Motel offers its guests 2 spa tubs and an indoor pool. Public spaces have free WiFi. Rainbow Motel also features a picnic area and coffee/tea in a common area. Self parking is free.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and public transport

Free self-parking on site
Free ferry terminal shuttle

Food and drink

Coffee/tea in a common area

Things to do

2 hot tubs
Basketball
Indoor pool
Playground

Family friendly

Indoor pool
Microwave
Playground
Fridge

Guest services

Daily housekeeping
Front desk (limited hours)

Outdoors

Picnic area

Accessibility

This property does not have any lifts

Room amenities

Bedroom

Air conditioning
Bed sheets
Blackout drapes/curtains
Heating

Bathroom

Bath or shower
Free toiletries
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Towels

Entertainment

TV channels
Flat-screen TV
Premium channels

Food and drink

Microwave
Fridge

Free local calls
Guidebooks/recommendations
Iron/ironing board (on request)
Local maps
Phone
Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:30 PM

Early check-in subject to availability

Late check-in subject to availability

Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Contactless check-out available

Late check-out subject to availability

A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 10:30 PM

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours

To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

If you are planning to arrive after 9 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome.

Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted

The front desk at this property is open daily from 8:00 AM - 10:30 PM.
To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property at least 24 hours prior to arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests arriving after 9 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

Property is also known as

Rainbow Motel Mackinaw City

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Rainbow Motel Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Travelled with group

21 Aug 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Glad we found this place! Staff was so friendly and have gone to extra lengths to make the rooms comfortable. Great location walkable to the pier, plenty of restaurants and attractions. You can even get a discount for mentioning Rainbow. Support great local businesses like this one!

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gianina

Travelled with partner

21 Aug 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Absolutely fantastic place! The owners were super friendly and had lots of recommendations for places to eat. Great location, no more than a few blocks from everything we had planned. There was also a pool and two hot tubs and several options to sit outdoors. Some of the furnishings are a little dated and the bathroom was small, but everything was well maintained and very clean. Wish we had been able to stay longer. We would definitely choose to stay again!

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

20 Aug 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great place in Mackinaw City

This is an old-style, independent, family-owned motel. Solid room, good hot shower, and very friendly staff. We got good recommendations about places to eat, how to get to Mackinac Island, and even where the best day sky star-viewing could be found. They have set up a number of outdoor seating areas so when I needed to be out of the room so my husband could take a business call, I found a lovely spot in the shade to sit and read my book. I got the sense that they have a lot of regulars who return every year. Parking was easy--right outside our room.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jacquelyn, CAMDEN

15 Aug 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Great people and close to town.

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bradley

14 Aug 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

The owners and staff were very welcoming, friendly, and accommodating to our needs throughout our stay. The indoor pool was wonderful to have on an unseasonably cold, rainy day. The room and property was old but overall charming and well-maintained and provided the experience of staying at a classic motel. The location was perfect for exploring Mackinaw City. We will definitely recommend this motel to others and would like to someday return here ourselves!

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Terry

Travelled with partner

11 Aug 2024

Great place to stay!!!Wish they had coffee in the rooms.

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Randy

Travelled with family

7 Aug 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Perfect location right in the middle of strip. Easy access to ferry and restaurants. So clean. Owners checked you in. Suggested great restaurants and and ferry options. Very quaint great value and CLEAN.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

stephen

5 Aug 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

29 Jul 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Very nice, clean, and family owned hotel that is close to dining, shopping, and ferries to the island.

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Travelled with partner

15 Jul 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Family owned. Nice people. Nice little rooms. Keep in mind most of the bathrooms and shower stalls are very small. Not exactly easy to shower.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ronald

12 Jul 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great place to stay

Spent one night on the way to Mackinac Island. It was close, reasonable, clean and the perfect place for the night. It was like going back in time but was in very good condition. Reminded me of my parents house.

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

ROBERT

12 Jul 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Rooms are fairly simple, but all we needed. The two-doubles room had a fridge/freezer and a microwave. Also a small table and two chairs. Shower was great. Across the street from marina, so a nice respite from staying aboard. Best part was the people from the owner to the office staff. They are all great people.

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Phillip

Travelled with family

11 Jul 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely motel owned by lovely people

We loved our stay here! Host were awesome, place is great! Great location, big pool & 2 hot tub options. Great location on strip & right across from Island ferry.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathy

10 Jul 2024

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristi

10 Jul 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great motel

The Rainbow Motel was perfect for our one night stay before headed to Mackinac Island. It was clean and the owners/employees were so friendly and helpful. We will definitely be back.

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Travelled with family

8 Jul 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

clean room and friendly staff

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lyndsi

8 Jul 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne

29 Jun 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Luanne

Travelled with family

27 Jun 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Wonderful stay! Quaint yet beautiful property with all the necessities. Staff is very attentive and friendly. Highly recommend!

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lorraine

Travelled with partner

26 Jun 2024

Liked: Amenities

This place has a charming retro feel. Probably built in the 1950s, when people were content with small, spare rooms. Not luxurious but it has everything you need and is immaculately clean.

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris

25 Jun 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathy

Travelled with partner

25 Jun 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

The staff was super friendly. The flowers around the motel were absolutely beautiful. I cant wait to go back there.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Pamela

Travelled with partner

24 Jun 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

This place is an old Motel. I love the fact that people are saving these motels. It had the beautiful old pink bathroom reminds me of Route 66. They even had a real key. The place was extremely clean and the owners were so friendly. My only problem was the slight musty smell in the room. I’m extremely allergic to mold so it was a concern. However I WOULD actually stay here again. Clean, friendly, perfect area to walk to shops, restaurants, and the beach. They even have an old scooby doo mystery machine van.

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024