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Starlite Budget Inn: 99 Hotel Reviews
Starlite Budget Inn
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25 rooms on property
Hotel Website
116 Old Us 31
Mackinaw City, MI 49701
Toll-Free: 800-288-8190Mackinaw City, MI 49701
25 rooms on property
Hotel Website
Starlite Budget Inn Overview
The Starlite Budget Inn of Mackinaw City has Budget Prices, friendly staff, great location, clean rooms with amenities. We have been in the Mackinaw City area for several years and Personal Service and Hospitality is what we're known for. The Starlite Budget Inn is a clean, quiet Motel with Affordable Prices for all. Located a very short walking distance to Historic downtown Mackinaw City shopping and entertainment, Ferries to Mackinac Island, Restaurants, and to Famous Mackinaw City Fudge and Ice Cream.
Starlite Budget Inn
is rated
7.3
out of
10
based on
99 user reviews from real surveys by real customers that actually stayed at the hotel.
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8 out of 10We had a very pleasant stay. The service was great! Only we are not coffee drinkers so would have loved some tea bags left with the coffee.These comments are from a verified stay
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10 out of 10Staff was very friendly! The room was clean and our stay was great. We will be visiting again and plan to stay at the Starlite in a double room as before!These comments are from a verified stay
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8 out of 10The room and linens were clean and comfortable. There are some deferred property maintenance needing to be addressed but it appears they are working to update the property as financial and scheduling permits. Staff was super helpful and nice. Our stay was enjoyable and a very pleasant surprise.These comments are from a verified stay
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8 out of 10Staff was great Beds are out datedThese comments are from a verified stay
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10 out of 10Our room was perfect for our weekend getaway. The host was very knowledgeable about the area and gave us coupons for restaurants and things to do. Our room was clean and comfortable and very spacious. The hot tub was huge! We will definitely be back!!These comments are from a verified stay
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8 out of 10We enjoyed ourselves very much. The only downside we saw was the fact that housekeeping never came to freshen up our room or restock towels. But we still had a great time!These comments are from a verified stay
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8 out of 10The rooms were clean and nice but they need some updating. Such as better air conditioning, more plug outlets, and better lighting. The shower was hard to use for a person over 6 ft.These comments are from a verified stay
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8 out of 10Room was clean, towels were nice & thick! Hard to find in hotels. Lady at desk was very friendly & efficient.These comments are from a verified stay
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8 out of 10Room was clean and adequately supplied. (room 3) You could see the bathroom had been updated. However, the switch for the light in the bathroom was in an awkward place.....you had to walk into the room to find the switch The room needed better outlets. Some buried behind a bed or nightstand. The plugs for the TV and refrigerator were in what looked like an extension cord. One light in the bathroom was burnt out (3 light type) The bathroom sink needed adjustment as you had to turn the handle on a ways before you even got water. Initially we thought the faucet wasn't even working. There was no stopper in the sink. The stopper in the tub was sitting out loose. The light to turn on coming into the room from outside was switched off and we had to look around in the dark. Two lamps by bed....one was burnt out. We actually stayed at the same place on our way to vacation and that decided if we would keep our reservation for coming back from vacation. Our room going to vacation was a little bigger and we booked this one via internet. It had the same issued with outlets being available. The people were very nice and happy to give us extra pillows. All in all it was not a bad place. Just some minor adjustments. They made sure we had our breakfast type bag due to Covid .These comments are from a verified stay
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8 out of 10Hotel room was clean and included microwave and mini fridge. Breakfast was very simple, enough for us, but not for people who like a big breakfastThese comments are from a verified stay
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10 out of 10Staff was super nice and helped with info when needed!These comments are from a verified stay
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8 out of 10Clean friendly staff. Good value for the priceThese comments are from a verified stay
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8 out of 10The Starlite is a bit dated and could use some freshening up, but it is very clean and the bed was comfortable. The office staff and manager are fabulous and are very friendly and helpful. The Starlite is fortunate to have such wonderful employees. Overall, the motel worked for what we needed; a clean, comfortable place to stay while we enjoyed Mackinaw City and the Island.These comments are from a verified stay
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10 out of 10Awesome place to stay. Clean Quite any good location alsoThese comments are from a verified stay
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10 out of 10The place is older and a bit rundown but it's clean and serves a purpose. We usually stay a night in the city and use it as a send off for an early morning arrival to the island. The staff is friendly and helpful. I noticed that some updates to the room had been done since my last stay. The location is great if you don't want the strip but want easy access, and for my night's stay, you can't beat the price.These comments are from a verified stay
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10 out of 10Terry the check in girl was super nice and very helpful. The room was clean. The shower was the only drawback because you had to stoop way down to get under it.These comments are from a verified stay
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8 out of 10Other than a musty odor in the room, it was clean, withe plenty of space. The staff wass very courteous and made us feel welcome.These comments are from a verified stay
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10 out of 10Starlite Budget InnStarlite Budget InnHotel Customer from Saint Joseph that stayed in September 2020The lady at the front desk was awesome! She upgraded me to a better room. I will stay there again.These comments are from a verified stay
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10 out of 10Beautiful room. Clean. Quiet. GREAT price. Staff is friendly and helpful. I left something behind in the room and the staff "went the extra mile" to help me four days later. I will be back.These comments are from a verified stay
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10 out of 10Clean rooms. Quiet setting. Very friendly staff.These comments are from a verified stay
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10 out of 10Clean room, very nice peopleThese comments are from a verified stay
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8 out of 10Starlite Budget InnStarlite Budget InnHotel Customer from Grand Rapids that stayed in September 2019Was very clean and for the price it was excellent. Close enough to walk into town, the pathway was lit making walking into town at night enjoyable. We had to ask the front desk clerk for information. She was pleasant.These comments are from a verified stay
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8 out of 10Starlite Budget InnStarlite Budget InnHotel Customer from Coopersville that stayed in September 2019This is a very good value. There have been some improvements since we stayed there last. Good linens and towels and generally was clean and comfortable.These comments are from a verified stay
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10 out of 10Clean, comfortable, friendly, reasonable and convenient. No frills, but a great place to stay. We have stayed here before with friends and loved it so we decided to stay here again. Easy online reservations, discounts and at your door parking. Definitely will be back again.These comments are from a verified stay
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8 out of 10I discussed the electrical outlet issues with manager. Also should avoid use of extension cords. Room was clean, no odors. Air conditioner a little noisy but not terrible. Continental breakfast was muffins and coffee and some really bad tasting juice. Did not use the pool or hot tub.These comments are from a verified stay
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10 out of 10Very clean and the staff was nice and accommodating! Great amenities for the price, we’re making this our go-to spot!These comments are from a verified stay
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8 out of 10Comfortable & cleanThese comments are from a verified stay
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10 out of 10The room was clean, and comfortable. Tim, who manned the desk, was friendly, and helpful. Hope we have an opportunity to stay at the Starlite again!These comments are from a verified stay
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8 out of 10Room was clean and bed was comfortable.These comments are from a verified stay
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8 out of 10Only thing I would say is to update your ac units as it never really cooled the roomThese comments are from a verified stay
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8 out of 10Very welcoming and helpful. Rooms were clean.These comments are from a verified stay
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10 out of 10The Starlite Budget Inn was just as expected. However, Tim, was completely over the top. Helpful, attentive and took care of our crew. The breakfast is pretty light, but that was not the focus of our time in Mackinaw.These comments are from a verified stay
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8 out of 10The Starlite Budget Inn was great! The owner was so, so helpful and kind; he gave us great advice about which type of ferry to take, which made our time on Mackinac Island even better. The location was very convenient to Mackinaw City as well as to the Mackinac Island ferry– we were able to walk from our room to the ferry in no time! The room itself was nice. The only downside was that there was no overhead light in the room, which made turning the lamps on after arriving in the room a little tough. But other than that, we had a great time at the Starlite Budget Inn!These comments are from a verified stay
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10 out of 10Room and bathroom was clean along with all the items provided in the room. Quick check in as well. Will stay there if i go againThese comments are from a verified stay
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10 out of 10Great price. Great Host. Nice clean simple rooms. Would stay again when needed.These comments are from a verified stay
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10 out of 10Could use some updates but it was clean friendly pool was niceThese comments are from a verified stay
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10 out of 10We enjoyed our stay very much! The only draw back was the sheets on our king sized bed. The bottom sheet was not a fitted sheet and slid around while we slept on it.These comments are from a verified stay
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10 out of 10Having stayed here before, I specifically intended to stay again. The rooms are a little outdated, but the price cannot be beat if you're trying to make your trip affordable. When we visit Mackinac with the kids, we are simply looking for an affordable and spacious room and that is exactly what you get at this location. I would also like to mention that the lady at the front desk is amazing. Relatively funny with a hint of sarcasm, super friendly and nice, willing to answer any touristy questions and great knowledge of local events and information that you might not even know you needed.These comments are from a verified stay
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10 out of 10Had a great corner room with king size bed. Enjoyed our stay!These comments are from a verified stay
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10 out of 10Friendly and helpful persons at the front counter. Room was adequate, clean and neat, in good condition, no critters crawling around. Appreciated the yard and grills and picnic tables and Spa and hot tub although I did not need to use any of them I thought it was cool that they were there. Free Wi-Fi was a huge hit. Although I did not use it it was nice that continental breakfast was available.These comments are from a verified stay
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10 out of 10The starlight budget Inn is a home away from home. My family loves the staff and how it feels so friendly and nice. We plan on coming back next year with the whole family.These comments are from a verified stay
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8 out of 10I have stayed at the Starlite 3 or 4 times now. Have always been pleased with the prices, and courtesy.These comments are from a verified stay
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10 out of 10Have stayed here before... it's comfortable, clean, and close to everything. Proprietress was friendly and accommodating. Will stay again 😊These comments are from a verified stay
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8 out of 10The room was very clean. The staff were friendly and helpful. The rate was quite reasonable. My only complaint is that the breakfast was sparse, with only muffins and coffee, tea and juice available. Some cereal and fruit would have been nice. Overall I was very pleased with the accommodations, I would recommend it to others.These comments are from a verified stay
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8 out of 10We have stayed here before but we found the room dirty and it had bugs in it and the hot water didn't work very well in this room we have not had issues before when we have stayed thereThese comments are from a verified stay
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10 out of 10Clean big room. Well located (downtown can be reached through a short bicycle drive). Price is reasonable, and staff was friendly. We won't hesitate to come back !These comments are from a verified stay
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10 out of 10Friendly and accommodating staff. Clean rooms.These comments are from a verified stay
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10 out of 10Rebecca is the greatest we have stayed there 3 years now and will stay againThese comments are from a verified stay
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10 out of 10We had a wonderful weekend. We took advantage of the water park passes and good coupons. Toast a go go has a great breakfast buffet.These comments are from a verified stay
