Vindel Motel

2.5 star property

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Standard Room, Multiple Beds | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Exterior
Seasonal outdoor pool
Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds | Bathroom | Combined shower/tub, hair dryer, towels

Reviews

9.4 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included

Explore the area

Map
223 West Central Ave, Mackinaw City, MI, 49701
  • Fort Michilimackinac State Historic Park
    5 min walk
  • Krueger's Fish Market
    2 min walk
  • St. Ignace Transportation Center
    9 min drive
  • Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional)
    29 min drive

Room options

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • 200 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, Multiple Beds

  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Twin Bed

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • 200 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About this property

Vindel Motel

Mackinaw City motel with free in-room WiFi
A seasonal outdoor pool, a picnic area, and free self parking are available at this motel. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include a vending machine. Housekeeping is available once per stay.
Vindel Motel offers 16 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and microwaves. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations.

This Mackinaw City motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices). Cable television is provided. Housekeeping is provided once per stay.

Recreational amenities at the motel include a seasonal outdoor pool.

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

Vindel Motel features a seasonal outdoor pool, a vending machine, and a picnic area. Wireless Internet access is complimentary. Complimentary uncovered self parking is available on site.

Vindel Motel has designated areas for smoking.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free ferry terminal shuttle
  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Things to do

  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (once per stay)

Outdoors

  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 35-inch TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Late check-out fee: USD 25

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests will receive an email 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and an access code; access will be through a private entrance
You will be asked to provide the property with a copy of your government-issued photo ID after booking

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed seasonally each year. They will be closed from September 15 to May 15:
  • Swimming pool

Access methods

Access code, private entrance

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Late check-out fee: USD 25

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a security system and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
The seasonal pool will be open from May 20 to August 31

Property is also known as

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Vindel Motel Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 381 out of 517 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 101 out of 517 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 24 out of 517 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 517 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 517 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

becki

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good value, convenient and clean--but dated.
Well folks, it all depends upon your perspective, what you are used to, and what you are using the room for. This IS a MOTEL, and they were popular when I was a kid back in the 60/70s, so I felt like I was going back in time. the rooms were ALL wood, and therefore rather DARK (room 27) The interior desecrator should have used a lighter bedspread for certain and a little lighter carpet would have helped. Paintings need a bit of updating as well. So here is the BAD and the GOOD from my perspective. Bathroom was small and the sink and dressing area are open to the room and window so you dress behind a curtain. they provide all you need (even Kleenex) but I gotta tell you the towels are small and I am not a large person. TV took a bit of getting used to but then we really were not there much. No coffee in room gotta walk to office each morning. Beds were comfortable to me and sheets were super soft. NO water provided but they do have ice. It is a convenient location you can walk to two good eateries like 2 blocks as well as groceries, and town is 4 blocks. The place was really clean and the workers there are super friendly and helpful in every way. So all in all, if you just need a bed to sleep in, a good hot shower (pressure was just ok), and you don't mind a little dark and dungie, this is a great value for this high-priced town. and if you consider that the Island a ferry ride away is still using horse and buggies to get around, this place is ahead of it
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lee

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amie

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect place to stay close to Mackinaw but far away from the hustle.and bustle
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Toni

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We have stayed at the Vindel Motel for years, coming for the Richard Crane Memorial Semi Truck show in St. Ignace. We have always enjoyed our experience there. I understand it was sold and the new owners this year. Really miss the personal touches that were at the motel before. Like coffee pots, extra towels and conversation.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sheila

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We never saw any staff at the motel. The check in and out process is all by way of the code for the door.Our room was tucked back into a corner of the motel. The parking was very crowded. We couldn't park near our room. We have a truck and so we parked out by the pool. The room was very clean.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Kelly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Off the beaten path, clean but older, quiet. Check-in was easy with just getting sent the door code.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dallas

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kanishka

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Kathryn

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hunter

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice motel, very close within 5-20 mins walking distance to eat or to the ferry terminal. Can't hear the interstate thats 2 blocks away. Easy to get into and out of, light traffic on the main road. Good base camp if you are spending most of your time out and about.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jacolyn, Port Saint Lucie

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Although the property is not new construction, the room was so quaint and cozy.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Nancy L

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
We liked the vintage feel of the rooms and very clean. I know it is an older motel, but really needs to be updated in the bathroom areas to make safer and more accessible for older people and those that have physical disabilities, especially with the toilets being so low to the ground. And unfortunately because of this we could not stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Donald

Traveled with partner
Very retro but nice.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Denise

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Madeline

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The motel was super clean! Check in was smooth and the room was very cute. We enjoyed our time there.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tara

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Simply wonderful
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Michael

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
There was a small refrigerator in the room. The room had a very strong smell of MOLD. There were 2 areas in front of the frig where the carpet was wet from leaking. Based on the smell and condition of the carpet in front of the frig it has been leaking and wet for MONTHS.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great value and super clean. Only recommendation is better pillows. Would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Sheri

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Good
Good, but they need to get their televisions in working order.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Arlissa, Montrose

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We booked this for a quick stop overnight and it was exactly what we were looking for. Very clean and comfy.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patrica

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I was a little skeptical about their check in/out process but it worked seamlessly and couldn't be any easier. This property has very clean rooms. Beds were comfortable although a little on the firm side. If you're looking for quiet, this is the place. I could not hear the room next door and barely heard car doors which are conveniently parked right at your door. Nice lighting inside and out. Refrigerator, microwave, coffee maker and flat screen tv are included. Loved the sink/counter space with corner shelves on each end. Bathroom was small but shower was clean and had adequate water pressure. Stayed three nights and had plenty of towels. I did not have any need for extras so I cannot review the service from staff but I do know they are on site 24 hrs. Shopping district is a short,strait drive down the road with easy access to the Mackinac Bridge. This is probably the best motel I have ever stayed at. I will definetely be staying again!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Suzanne

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Deb and Lorraine were wonderful. The tv didn't work. The bed didn't seem like a queen size. It was much smaller. I think it was a double and very uncomfortable
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carlos Daniel, Troy

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super clean, good size room. We would definitely come back
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dan

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect easy place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024