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Best Western Plus Dockside Waterfront Hotel: 2728 Hotel Reviews
Best Western Plus Dockside Waterfront Hotel
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114 rooms on property
Hotel Website
505 South Huron Ave
Mackinaw City, MI 49701
Toll-Free: 800-944-1615Mackinaw City, MI 49701
114 rooms on property
Hotel Website
Best Western Plus Dockside Waterfront Hotel Overview
The Best Western Dockside has earned the highest AAA rating in Mackinaw City for quality and service. We are conveniently located adjacent to Mackinac Island Ferry Service and across the street from the main shopping district.
Our luxurious lake front rooms, extravagantly decorated, overlook the beautiful Straits of Mackinac and Lake Huron. Each has a private balcony.
Lakefront Rooms with private European style balconies. Close to Mackinaw Crossings, featuring free nightly laser show, concerts, live theater. Adjacent to Mackinac Island Ferry Docks & Restaurants. High Speed Internet Access, Indoor Pool & Oversized Whirlpool. Unlimited access to new waterpark across street. Honeymoon suites with heart-shaped jacuzzis. Hair Dryers, Irons, Boards, Air Conditioning, Flat Screen Color TV with HBO. In room coffee.
Our luxurious lake front rooms, extravagantly decorated, overlook the beautiful Straits of Mackinac and Lake Huron. Each has a private balcony.
Lakefront Rooms with private European style balconies. Close to Mackinaw Crossings, featuring free nightly laser show, concerts, live theater. Adjacent to Mackinac Island Ferry Docks & Restaurants. High Speed Internet Access, Indoor Pool & Oversized Whirlpool. Unlimited access to new waterpark across street. Honeymoon suites with heart-shaped jacuzzis. Hair Dryers, Irons, Boards, Air Conditioning, Flat Screen Color TV with HBO. In room coffee.
Best Western Plus Dockside Waterfront Hotel
is rated
9.3
out of
10
based on
2728 user reviews from real surveys by real customers that actually stayed at the hotel.
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8 out of 10Best Western Plus Dockside Waterfront HotelBest Western Plus Dockside WaterfrontHotel Customer from Vermilion that stayed in September 2011The room was very clean and attratively updated with a wonderful view of the beach from the balcony. On the negative side was the location of the breakfast room. It was on the third floor and the only way to get there was to use the outdoor walkway on the third floor and it was windy and raining when we were there. It also would have been nice to be greeted with a 'welcoming smile' when checking in.These comments are from a verified stay
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10 out of 10Best Western Plus Dockside Waterfront HotelBest Western Plus Dockside WaterfrontHotel Customer from Mayfield that stayed in September 2011Very comfortable beds for sleeping. The room was very clean. Our room service did an excellent job of keeping towels etc in the room for us. Excellent breakfast room, very well stocked with good food. We stay at Dockside every time we come to Mackinaw.These comments are from a verified stay
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10 out of 10Best Western Plus Dockside Waterfront HotelBest Western Plus Dockside WaterfrontHotel Customer from Dexter that stayed in September 2011This was our second year to stay at BWD. It is a small retreat and rest for us. We look foreward to it every year now. The service is great and we really enjoy the city.These comments are from a verified stay
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8 out of 10Best Western Plus Dockside Waterfront HotelBest Western Plus Dockside WaterfrontHotel Customer from Coldwater that stayed in September 2011Clean room, good view, close to downtown, good breakfast. We'd love to come back!These comments are from a verified stay
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8 out of 10Best Western Plus Dockside Waterfront HotelBest Western Plus Dockside WaterfrontHotel Customer from Toledo that stayed in September 2011Rooms were clean - breakfast was goodThese comments are from a verified stay
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10 out of 10Best Western Plus Dockside Waterfront HotelBest Western Plus Dockside WaterfrontHotel Customer from West Allis that stayed in September 2011We enjoyed our stay. The hotel staff was friendly and helpful. The rooms were clean. Location was exceptional. Price was amazing. All in all a great time. Walls a bit thin. Can hear neighbors sneeze. :)These comments are from a verified stay
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10 out of 10Best Western Plus Dockside Waterfront HotelBest Western Plus Dockside WaterfrontHotel Customer from West Des Moines that stayed in September 2011Clean, large rooms, very good rates and close to everything.These comments are from a verified stay
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8 out of 10Best Western Plus Dockside Waterfront HotelBest Western Plus Dockside WaterfrontHotel Customer from Grosse Pointe Farms that stayed in September 2011Very good value, clean, good sized room, pretty good "full" breakfast included. Reservations through to chamber were handled a bit strangely however.These comments are from a verified stay
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10 out of 10Best Western Plus Dockside Waterfront HotelBest Western Plus Dockside WaterfrontHotel Customer from FLUSHING that stayed in September 2011VERY NICE ROOM AND HOSPITALITYThese comments are from a verified stay
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10 out of 10Best Western Plus Dockside Waterfront HotelBest Western Plus Dockside WaterfrontHotel Customer from Warren that stayed in September 2011Very clean and the staff was very friendly. Made the Stay much more pleasant and we will be returning.These comments are from a verified stay
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8 out of 10Best Western Plus Dockside Waterfront HotelBest Western Plus Dockside WaterfrontHotel Customer from Chicago that stayed in September 2011Nice hotel, convenient to the ferries, etc. However when I arrived it was difficult to find a parking spot in the lot. Don't know how this could easily be fixed.These comments are from a verified stay
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8 out of 10Best Western Plus Dockside Waterfront HotelBest Western Plus Dockside WaterfrontHotel Customer from Baldwinsville that stayed in September 2011Large, clean room. Great location. Spacious and bountiful breakfast. Some minor negatives - two keys required to enter room, only one elevator, barking dog and active kids in room next door. Would come back again and recommend to friends.These comments are from a verified stay
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10 out of 10Best Western Plus Dockside Waterfront HotelBest Western Plus Dockside WaterfrontHotel Customer from Sandusky that stayed in September 2011Everything was very clean and comfortable. We arrived early and the staff gave us a room that was ready and we didn't have to wait till check in time.These comments are from a verified stay
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10 out of 10Best Western Plus Dockside Waterfront HotelBest Western Plus Dockside WaterfrontHotel Customer from Grand Rapids that stayed in September 2011The room was just as they said when we talked to them. The view was great, the rooms were cleaned daily, and the breakfast bar was a great way to start our day in Mackinac day.These comments are from a verified stay
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10 out of 10Best Western Plus Dockside Waterfront HotelBest Western Plus Dockside WaterfrontHotel Customer from Grand Rapids that stayed in September 2011Very clean rooms and really friendly staff. We will be back next year!These comments are from a verified stay
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8 out of 10Best Western Plus Dockside Waterfront HotelBest Western Plus Dockside WaterfrontHotel Customer from RAVENNA that stayed in September 2011The staff was very pleasant, including housekeeping, who made a point of greeting us in the hallways. Rooms were clean. ONLY drawback was that getting from our room to pool area, lobby, and breakfast area was all outside. As it was quite cold when we were there, this prevented us from using the hot tub as we would have had to walk back in the outside.These comments are from a verified stay
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8 out of 10Best Western Plus Dockside Waterfront HotelBest Western Plus Dockside WaterfrontHotel Customer from TROY that stayed in September 2011I liked it alot.These comments are from a verified stay
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8 out of 10Best Western Plus Dockside Waterfront HotelBest Western Plus Dockside WaterfrontHotel Customer from Troy that stayed in September 2011Very nice and comfortable room. Good breakfast. Good location. Good value!These comments are from a verified stay
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8 out of 10Best Western Plus Dockside Waterfront HotelBest Western Plus Dockside WaterfrontHotel Customer from Mt. Vernon that stayed in September 2011Accommodations were excellent. Had the attitude of the front desk staff been friendlier, I would have given an outstanding rating.These comments are from a verified stay
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8 out of 10Best Western Plus Dockside Waterfront HotelBest Western Plus Dockside WaterfrontHotel Customer from Grand Bend that stayed in September 2011Chairs in room are not very compfortable. the rest of the stay was good.These comments are from a verified stay
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10 out of 10Best Western Plus Dockside Waterfront HotelBest Western Plus Dockside WaterfrontHotel Customer from Battle Creek that stayed in September 2011Room was spacious, and there was a great view of the lake from the balcony. It was clean, had a sofa, nice television, etc. It was right by the docks to take the ferry to Mackinac Island, and it was also very close to downtown. There was a free hot breakfast served, which was also nice. The price was also very reasonable.These comments are from a verified stay
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10 out of 10Best Western Plus Dockside Waterfront HotelBest Western Plus Dockside WaterfrontHotel Customer from Liberty Township that stayed in September 2011Great front desk service. Hotel appearance is great. Rooms very clean.These comments are from a verified stay
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10 out of 10Best Western Plus Dockside Waterfront HotelBest Western Plus Dockside WaterfrontHotel Customer from Shelby Township that stayed in August 2011The room that we stayed in was perfect for us. We enjoyed the beach and loved the close proximity to the restaurants, ferry shuttle and the other attractions. We would definitely stay there again and would recommend this hotel to our friends. Thank you for allowing us to plan our trip through your website.These comments are from a verified stay
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10 out of 10Best Western Plus Dockside Waterfront HotelBest Western Plus Dockside WaterfrontHotel Customer from Hamilton that stayed in September 2011The room was clean, the maid was finishing just as we arrived. She told us that she just needed to get a clean bedspread, because the other one had a spot on it. That was much appreciated. We had a water front room, which was very nice. The breakfast in the morning was very well done. Food was fresh and hot. Will consider staying here again in the future.These comments are from a verified stay
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8 out of 10Best Western Plus Dockside Waterfront HotelBest Western Plus Dockside WaterfrontHotel Customer from Hot Springs Village that stayed in September 2011Room was comfortable, but we right outside the pool and spa area, no view. Breakfast was good but just the average hotel breakfast. The staff did a good job and was helpful and friendly.These comments are from a verified stay
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10 out of 10Best Western Plus Dockside Waterfront HotelBest Western Plus Dockside WaterfrontHotel Customer from Fostoria that stayed in September 2011My husband and I were heading back home to Lapeer Mich. after a 2 week Rocky Mtn. vacation. Although it was beautiful and memorable we stayed in some pretty shabby places that looked better online. Mackinaw is our favorite "chill out" spot so we planned it as a perfect ending to our vacation. We were not dissappointed. We had a King jacuzzi suite and it was by far the most beautiful and comfortable place we stayed. It felt like home. Thank you.These comments are from a verified stay
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10 out of 10Best Western Plus Dockside Waterfront HotelBest Western Plus Dockside WaterfrontHotel Customer from Shelby Township that stayed in September 2011We were very pleased with our stay. The room was clean and comfortable,and the staff was friendly. We would stay again.These comments are from a verified stay
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10 out of 10Best Western Plus Dockside Waterfront HotelBest Western Plus Dockside WaterfrontHotel Customer from Plainfield that stayed in September 2011It was just a very enjoyable experience, from our chose in our hotel (Best Western) which was clean and close to all the downtown shopping and restaurants to the shuttles to Mackinac Island. The staff was courteous, the breakfast more than expected and a great start to the day ahead. Thank you Best Western for making our stay in Mackinaw City so enjoyable. We will be back! Brian and Lisa TrishmanThese comments are from a verified stay
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10 out of 10Best Western Plus Dockside Waterfront HotelBest Western Plus Dockside WaterfrontHotel Customer from Mt. Pleasant that stayed in August 2011Very comfortableThese comments are from a verified stay
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10 out of 10Best Western Plus Dockside Waterfront HotelBest Western Plus Dockside WaterfrontHotel Customer from LAPEER that stayed in September 2011Staff was nice and helpful. Great location. Excellent view of the water/beach from room. Room was recently redecorated with new carpet, wallpaper, drapes, comforters/bedding. The new comforters were awesome!These comments are from a verified stay
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8 out of 10Best Western Plus Dockside Waterfront HotelBest Western Plus Dockside WaterfrontHotel Customer from Owatonna that stayed in September 2011We had a nice, clean room facing the beach,breakfast was ample, the restaurants in the surrounding area were within walking distance, we road our bikes to the ferry. The pool area seemed too warm & too much of a chlorine smell. We would stay again.These comments are from a verified stay
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10 out of 10Best Western Plus Dockside Waterfront HotelBest Western Plus Dockside WaterfrontHotel Customer from Perry that stayed in September 2011Everything was as it should be in a hotel stay. The room accomodations were very comfortable, clean and well prepared. The service was excellent. The desk attendants were very friendly and helpful. Parking was adequate. And the location was perfect! Thank YOU.These comments are from a verified stay
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10 out of 10Best Western Plus Dockside Waterfront HotelBest Western Plus Dockside WaterfrontHotel Customer from Midlang that stayed in September 2011The room was exceptional. The front desk personnel were exceptional in that they explained everything so that it was understood and if you didn't understand was not irritated if you ask again. The rooms were clean and fresh. I have been to Mackinaw City several times, and this has to be my number one experience with my family. Thanks for the chance to have fun with my girls.These comments are from a verified stay
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10 out of 10Best Western Plus Dockside Waterfront HotelBest Western Plus Dockside WaterfrontHotel Customer from Wayne that stayed in September 2011The room looked just like the pictures they had listed for hotel. Very clean, beautiful view and close to everything we wanted to see. I was very pleased with the price of the room too. Thank you for a wonderful stay.These comments are from a verified stay
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10 out of 10Best Western Plus Dockside Waterfront HotelBest Western Plus Dockside WaterfrontHotel Customer from Kalamazoo that stayed in September 2011Very friendly staff. We arrived at the hotel very early, roughly 4 hours before check in time, and the front desk workers were able to find a clean room that we could get into right away. The breakfast buffet was always stocked and hot. Very comfortable room. Overall, absolutely no complaints about my stay what so ever.These comments are from a verified stay
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10 out of 10Best Western Plus Dockside Waterfront HotelBest Western Plus Dockside WaterfrontHotel Customer from Washington Court House that stayed in September 2011Rooms were wonderful, staff very courteous and friendly and breakfast excellent. Location of hotel was very convenient.These comments are from a verified stay
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10 out of 10Best Western Plus Dockside Waterfront HotelBest Western Plus Dockside WaterfrontHotel Customer from Menominee that stayed in September 2011We've stayed at the Dockside many times throughout the years. We tried another motel one year and went back to Dockside. The rooms are wonderful; clean, comfortable and spacious. The people, from the desk clerks to the cleaning staff, are friendly and helpful. As long as we go to Mackinaw City, we will continue to stay at the Dockside. One little suggestion -- might want to update the TV.:)These comments are from a verified stay
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8 out of 10Best Western Plus Dockside Waterfront HotelBest Western Plus Dockside WaterfrontHotel Customer from NOVI that stayed in September 2011Everyrhing was as I expected & ready when we arrivedThese comments are from a verified stay
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8 out of 10Best Western Plus Dockside Waterfront HotelBest Western Plus Dockside WaterfrontHotel Customer from Hastings that stayed in September 2011Hotel was very clean, staff were friendly and breakfast was OK. I would stay again.These comments are from a verified stay
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10 out of 10Best Western Plus Dockside Waterfront HotelBest Western Plus Dockside WaterfrontHotel Customer from Portage that stayed in September 2011Always clean, staff very efficient and friendly. Breakfast great! Prices a little too high though.These comments are from a verified stay
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8 out of 10Best Western Plus Dockside Waterfront HotelBest Western Plus Dockside WaterfrontHotel Customer from Grand Rapids that stayed in August 2011Very clean, great beach, close to town, front desk courteous.These comments are from a verified stay
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10 out of 10Best Western Plus Dockside Waterfront HotelBest Western Plus Dockside WaterfrontHotel Customer from Saginaw that stayed in September 2011I think it was a great place . I do think the rooms in the area are priced a little highThese comments are from a verified stay
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10 out of 10Best Western Plus Dockside Waterfront HotelBest Western Plus Dockside WaterfrontHotel Customer from Perrysburg that stayed in August 2011Clean updated accomodations. good proximity for travel. nice breakfast.These comments are from a verified stay
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8 out of 10Best Western Plus Dockside Waterfront HotelBest Western Plus Dockside WaterfrontHotel Customer from Timmins that stayed in August 2011Upon entering the lobby, we were kind of worried to see our rooms as it's a bit old and outdated. Were we ever surprised! The rooms were nicely decorated, the beds so inviting and very comfortable. Everything was very clean and the breakfast was good too.These comments are from a verified stay
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10 out of 10Best Western Plus Dockside Waterfront HotelBest Western Plus Dockside WaterfrontHotel Customer from Bellaire that stayed in August 2011We had a great time. The room was great, the location was excellent, and the breakfast was above average. We would definitely stay here again. Don HoytThese comments are from a verified stay
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8 out of 10Best Western Plus Dockside Waterfront HotelBest Western Plus Dockside WaterfrontHotel Customer from Kalamazoo that stayed in August 2011Rooms were nice and clean. Hotel was in great location. Beds were on the uncomfortable side.These comments are from a verified stay
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10 out of 10Best Western Plus Dockside Waterfront HotelBest Western Plus Dockside WaterfrontHotel Customer from WHITE LAKE that stayed in August 2011Overall great time at the Best Western Dockside. Great location, friendly people, awesome beachfront balcony room - - highly recommend this hotel.These comments are from a verified stay
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8 out of 10Best Western Plus Dockside Waterfront HotelBest Western Plus Dockside WaterfrontHotel Customer from Venetia that stayed in August 2011The room was clean and comfortable. The hotel was close to all attractions and had adequate parking. The front desk staff were friendly and efficient.These comments are from a verified stay
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10 out of 10Best Western Plus Dockside Waterfront HotelBest Western Plus Dockside WaterfrontHotel Customer from Okemos that stayed in August 2011Our lakeview, first floor room was clean, comfortable, and nicely decorated in an upscale way that made it compare favorably with much pricier hotels (we recently stayed at the Omni Shoreham in DC). Minor complaints were lack of space between the bed closest to the bathroom and the wall and a moldy soap wrapper which the maid took care of when informed. She even left extra soap! Super view and beach. Biggest complaint was standard GFS/Sysco breakfast with no fresh fruit. Some kid of nice "signature" dish should be considered. Would stay again.These comments are from a verified stay
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10 out of 10Best Western Plus Dockside Waterfront HotelBest Western Plus Dockside WaterfrontHotel Customer from Clinton Twp that stayed in August 2011Not only was it a great deal but we also very much enjoyed the room!!! The staff was very friendly and accomodating too!!These comments are from a verified stay
