Lighthouse View Motel, Mackinaw City

We were there in early fall as the weather got colder, so no as busy. The rates due to the off season of the other hotels in the area were still quite high, but the rates at this hotel were much cheaper! The rooms were clean and comfortable and the pool and hot tub were clean as well. Wonderful view of the bridge and easy access to the highway!

Very nice rooms and very clean. Perfect amount of space- we were alittle worried about that before getting there because we had 4 adults in one room. The beds are a little on the firmer side but we all still slept great. Pool and hot tub area was also very nice and relaxing for the few minutes we had time to spend there. Nice location right across from the lighthouse and the bridge. Which makes for a nice short walk during the day and at night. Not to far from the downtown area about 4 blocks- a nice easy walk. Front desk people were very friendly and helpful. Very reasonably prices especially for a weekend. We were very pleased with our stay and will stay there again the next time we visit this beautiful area!!!

We stayed at the Lighthouse View recently and we were very pleased with the room we had. It was spacious and extremely clean. They allowed us to bring our boxer. We have stayed at many motels in Mackinaw City and were very pleased with our room. The parking is a little tight, and hot water in the shower does tend to fluctutate. The motel is right across from the Old Mackinac lighthouse and park, a perfect walk across the street and we spent many hours there.

We stayed three nights at this hotel. Very noisy...At 10:30 each night the pool closed and the people/kids staying above us sounded like herding elephants. It was like we were bunked below the bridge with the cars thundering overhead. Also....shower early!!!!! NO HOT WATER later in the a.m. Talked to manager and he said the noise would settle down in a few minutes (more like 40 minutes) and he said we would have hot water in a few minutes. Wrong..we waited an hour and still no hot water. Won't be staying there again.

the best family own motel in mackinaw my family was going to rainbow ,water front for years now they stay here very freindly service very clean pool nice all around place to stay always helpful was great place to stay last year for firework for 50th anniversary of the bridge

We've visited The Lighthouse view (formerly La Mirage) every year for over 15 years. Never been disappointed. Always clean and neat. Great pool. Nice view of bridge and park across the street. Owner/manager (Rick) and family have always been helpful, polite and respond quickly to requests for towels, pillows, etc. Have recommended to many family and friends and they've all enjoyed their stay as well. Very reasonably priced. Close enough to downtown to walk or ride the bike without any trouble. Easy walking distance to Fort Mackinaw.

My Family and friends make a yearly excursion to Mackinaw City, and for the past 16 years, we have been staying at the Lighthouse View Motel. [It used to be called La Mirage Motel] The motel is in the less congested part of town. The motel is a short walk to the boat docks, shops, and restaurants, and the beach is right across the street. Also, some of the rooms offer a great view of the bridge. The rooms are not fancy, but they are clean, comfy, and there always seems to be enough hot water for showers in the morning. There is a nice pool enclosed pool for the kids. Last, but not least, are the delightful owners of the establishment. They have always bent over backwards to accommodate our large group. Our stays at the Lighthouse View have been one positive experience after another.

Small, stuffy rooms. Nasty, flat mattress/pillows. Tight parking. Pool very nice. Not exactly the friendliest front desk. Watch it if you want to make a change in your reservations! We tried, well in advance, and they are impossible to work with. Hefty rate increase ($100 extra) for the same stuffy, small room on a holiday weekend. Guess what guys, we probably won't be back.

Nice, extremely clean, inside and out. Spit-shined! Pool was great. Beds/pillows--could have been better. If you are looking to avoid the reak of commercialism that Mackinaw City now emits, this is a place to definitely check out. We enjoyed our stay, wouldn't think twice about staying there again.

We agree with all the good reviews we read. We've been frequent guests at the Lighthouse View since 1994. Sometimes we waited until the last minute and couldn't get a reservation and had to stay elsewhere. We were always sorry. It's the best area of town, the best view, the quietest, and Rick and Melanie Kelso are the best hosts. They go out of their way for everyone. We recommend their motel to anyone going to that area and everyone who has stayed there loves it and is ready to go back.