Bayside Inn, Saint Ignace

Bayside Inn - A downtown motel with free parking, city views, and walkability to the Mackinac Bridge and ferry terminals

The motel features free WiFi and free private parking, along with non-smoking rooms equipped with air conditioning, a flat-screen TV, a coffee machine, and a private bathroom with shower and free toiletries. Each room offers a city view. Located less than 1 km from Kiwanis Beach and 500 metres from Mackinac Bridge, Bayside Inn places guests within a short walk to Mackinac Island ferries, local restaurants, and shops. Daily housekeeping is provided, and vending machines are available on site. All guestrooms include tea and coffee making facilities, outdoor furniture, and key card access with fire extinguishers and smoke alarms. Pellston Regional Airport is 36 km away. Several reviews highlight that Bayside Inn's location is superb for walking to the ferry docks, and the rooftop balcony above the main office offers lake views and occasional views of fireworks. A review notes that the rooms are modest but quiet, and that the price is affordable compared to other hotels in the area.

Pros

- Location is superb for walking to the ferry, shops, and restaurants.

- Staff are friendly, helpful, and accommodating with early check-in and accessible rooms.

- Beds and bedding are very comfortable, with clean linens and a fresh scent.

- Free on-site parking eliminates the need for paid ferry parking.

- Rooftop balcony above the main office provides lake and city views.

Cons

- No breakfast is offered on site.

- Some rooms have reported slow-to-warm water or shower temperature fluctuations.