Located in a scenic area near Lake Michigan, Sunrise Beach Motel offers a warm atmosphere with free WiFi and amenities like the firepit. Unwind by the pool or connect with nature at the nearby reserve.
Mackinaw City Ferry Terminal - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
Mackinaw City Dock - 3 min drive - 2.6 km
Mackinaw Bridge Museum - 3 min drive - 2.6 km
Old Mackinac Point Lighthouse - 3 min drive - 3.3 km
Headlands International Dark Sky Park - 7 min drive - 6.2 km
Getting around
Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional) - 21 min drive
Mackinac Island, MI (MCD) - 32 min drive
Restaurants
Keyhole Bar & Grill - 3 min drive
Dixie Saloon - 3 min drive
Wienerlicious - 3 min drive
Darrow's Family Restaurant - 3 min drive
Starbucks - 3 min drive
About this property
Sunrise Beach Motel
When you stay at Sunrise Beach Motel, you'll be within a 15-minute walk of Lake Huron and Mackinaw City Ferry Terminal. Guests can take a dip in the seasonal outdoor pool, and freebies like WiFi and self parking are added perks. Also, Lake Michigan and Headlands International Dark Sky Park are within a short drive. Fellow travelers say good things about the helpful staff and location.
Property amenities
Traveling with children
Fence around the pool
What to do
On a private beach
Access to nearby outdoor pool
Access to nearby indoor pool
Services
Tour/ticket assistance
Pool umbrellas
Facilities
Picnic area
Seasonal outdoor pool
At least 80% lighting from LEDs
Firepit
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Room amenities
Be entertained
Television
Home comfort
Air conditioning
Sleep well
Pillowtop mattress
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Towels
Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
Stay connected
Free WiFi
Food and drink
Refrigerator (on request)
More
LED light bulbs
Fees & policies
Renovations and closures
The property is closed between November 1 and May 1.
Pets
Service animals exempt from fees
Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 30.00 per accommodation, per stay
Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)
Pool access available from 10:00 AM to 11:00 PM
The seasonal pool is open from June 01 to September 30
Policies
This property does not have elevators.
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, Discover
Also known as
Sunrise Beach Mackinaw City
Sunrise Beach Motel
Sunrise Beach Motel Mackinaw City
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Sunrise Beach Motel Mackinaw City
Sunrise Beach Motel Motel Mackinaw City
Frequently asked questions
Is Sunrise Beach Motel currently open?
The property is closed between November 1 and May 1.
Does Sunrise Beach Motel offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Sunrise Beach Motel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Is there a pool at Sunrise Beach Motel?
Yes, there's a seasonal outdoor pool. Guests have pool access from 10:00 AM to 11:00 PM.
Are pets allowed at Sunrise Beach Motel?
Yes, dogs are welcome. There's a charge of USD 30.00 per accommodation, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.
Is parking offered on site at Sunrise Beach Motel?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Sunrise Beach Motel?
Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.
Is there an onsite casino at Sunrise Beach Motel?
No, this motel doesn't have a casino, but Kewadin Casino - St. Ignace (17-min drive) is nearby.
What is there to do at Sunrise Beach Motel and nearby?
Sunrise Beach Motel has a private beach and a seasonal outdoor pool, as well as a picnic area and access to a nearby outdoor pool.
What's the area around Sunrise Beach Motel like?
Sunrise Beach Motel is a short 1-minute walk from Lake Huron and 14 minutes' walk from Mackinaw City Ferry Terminal. Travelers say this motel is in a good location.
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Sunrise Beach Motel Reviews
Reviews
6.8
Good
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6.6/10
Cleanliness
7.8/10
Staff & service
5.4/10
Amenities
6.2/10
Property conditions & facilities
6.2/10
Eco-friendliness
Popular mentions
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Water
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Location
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Reviews
8/10 Very good
Sep 30, 2025
Cute little place to stay, the back lake view was beautiful at evening and morning
lorri
lorri, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 25, 2025
I was happy being on the lake and enjoying a weekend on bonfires on the beach. Thank you for making my trip enjoyable!
Cynthia
Cynthia, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 12, 2025
Love Sunrise Beach Motel!
My husband and I enjoyed our stay at Sunrise. Loved our view from the balcony it was just beautiful to have the window open at night and morning. Room and bathroom were nice and clean. Staff was nice as well. I will consider Sunrise Beach Motel in the future and will highly recommended to family and friends if they ever visit Mackinac Island.
Marlem
Marlem, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
Aug 24, 2025
Nice view
Like the upgraded room but looks like they weren't done. Excellent room to view the fireworks as well.
Verified traveler
1-night trip
6/10 Good
Oct 1, 2025
Nice view
The updated room was nice, but there should be a door at the entrance where the sink is. The pool was ice cold and hot tub floor was flaking off. Also, the jets in the hot tub were very weak and there were no bubbles at all. There aren't enough parking spaces and it is very hard to get out as the parking is angled with no room to back out. The view was nice, but we spent too much on this hotel.
Carl
Carl, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 26, 2025
The room was adorable and had everything we needed. The lake view and lake access was wonderful! The staff were friendly and helpful. It was our favorite place we stayed on our trip!
Kimberly
Kimberly, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
Jul 6, 2025
Close to water. Property needed some work but was clean.
Rebeccah
Rebeccah, 3-night trip
6/10 Good
Sep 22, 2025
The good is location and sitting on the covered porch with the sounds of the waves and the view of the bridge. Inside: under renovation? Reserved 2 weeks in advanced does not guarantee you will get the room you choose. They tried to put us on level 2 but my spouse could not do stairs. They said they would not charge me extra for the room they gave us. Bathroom door didn't close, stained bedspread. See photos of our room. Inside/Outside pool looked like it was closed due to pylons at the entrance and no lighting. Free parking, hard to maneuver around the rocks. Key card inoperable on day 2. They have a good location, hope they are able to fix the detailed stuff and politely accommodate reservations.
Norene
Norene, 2-night trip
2/10 Poor
Aug 5, 2025
Needs repair
We stayed in the little single ground level motel part. So the two level hotel rooms on the beach might be nicer. In our room, the internet didn’t work. The bed sheets were clean and was comfortable. However, the room had a musty smell. The bathroom was in need of repairs and had mildew in the shower and a very loose toilet seat.
Michael
Michael, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Aug 19, 2025
Not Worth the Price
Not worth the price. Several little things could have been done to improve the place such as replacing the old mismatched plastic balcony chairs, sweeping the balcony, cleaning the glass doors. There was no hair dryer, iron, instructions for the WiFi and the unusual shower set up. We've stayed at many better rooms for half the price. The view was very nice and the pictures are just nice enough to make it appear better than it is.
Michael
Michael, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 30, 2025
Cute remodled rooms with water view
The room we stayed in was recently remodled. Very cute. Beds were really nice. Considerably comfortable for a hotel bed. Sheets were crisp and clean. The manager check on us every time he saw us to see how everything was going. The girls at the desk were very friendly and helpful. Will definetly stay again.
Verified traveler
5-night trip
4/10 Fair
Sep 11, 2025
Disappointed in Mackinac City
Disappointed in the room we had. They had new wall covering and floor but the room was in poor repair. The bathroom window was broken and covered with duct tape to keep the glass in place. The patio was dirty and couldn’t be used due trash on floor. The sliding door handle was broken and the screen was torn. Mold in the AC unit. The outside was dark, with two lights in the parking lot being out and the solar lights on the wooden stairs were very dim causing me to miss a step and fall.
Rita
Rita, 2-night trip
6/10 Good
Jul 2, 2025
Loved the view but did not like how dusty the room was. They need to do better on cleaning the rooms.
Joseph
Joseph, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 17, 2025
Upon checking in the suggestion was made to upgrade which I chose to do. I am so happy I did. Got a freshly renovated room overlooking the water. The bed was so comfortable and the view of the bridge was phenomenal. If I ever went back to Mackinaw City. I would definitely stay here again.
Debra
Debra, 3-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jun 29, 2025
Need to work hard at cleaning up goose poop around property, pool needs to be cleaned .
barb
barb, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
May 16, 2025
Beautiful view
View was amazing. We had a waterfront room and the view was beautiful. Our first room had a toilet that was not working and the staff was able to quickly move us to another room.
Dawn
Dawn, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jul 7, 2025
Just a heads-up about the room pics, okay? There are two kinds, and the cheap one's kinda rough. The other one's alright, though.
Romy Domingo
Romy Domingo, 2-night trip
2/10 Poor
Jun 21, 2025
Sewage back up in first room and then the second room they moved us too stunk like sewage bad all night will never stay again
Brock
Brock, 1-night trip
4/10 Fair
Jul 4, 2025
Very old room. Bathroom was falling apart with a lot of water damage. Main room had one electrical outlet running all extras in the room. TV, mini Frig, Spare heater, Lamp. One electrical outlet didn’t work.
erich
erich, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 29, 2024
Great place to stay on the beach.
sheri
sheri, 1-night trip
4/10 Fair
Jun 15, 2025
We arrived and checked in to be notified we’d gotten an upgrade which was very pleasant, but added an extra hour to be able to check into our room from it getting cleaned as we arrived. There were minor safety concerns around the property such as electrical equipment just hanging on the wall… pool area towels were absolutely covered in bugs, even for what was protected by just a towel for partial coverage. We loved that fire pits were an option right outside the room!
Kimberly
Kimberly, 1-night trip
2/10 Poor
Jun 29, 2025
Couls use a upgraded. Shower was gross carpet is bad n torn up. Had moss on the building outside on the deck. Weeds growing on the deck as well
Had to many bugs inside when we got there n spiders in the bathroom. The room could n should of been clean n spary out.
Tom
Tom, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jun 22, 2025
Room was clean and newly remodeled. However, the sliding glass door handle was broken and the heavy drapes had holes in them you could see when they were closed at night. Everyone was friendly, but no amenities. No hair dryer, no iron etc…
Holly
Holly, 2-night trip
6/10 Good
May 31, 2025
Construction work on road make it hard to get in and out.
Russell
Russell, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 13, 2024
Great stay especially for the price. Location is perfect for exploring the area and the view of the bridge and sunrise are great