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Thunderbird Inn

2.0 of 5
146 Old US Hwy 31, Mackinaw City, MI 49701
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Thunderbird Inn
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Jackson, Michigan, United States
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5 reviews 5 reviews
3 hotel reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 April 2013

This is a great cozy clean hotel right out side of town but very close to everything! Great breakfast & pool! We stayed here many times without any problems! I f you tell them you want the package you will get dinner for two plus island tickets!

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TeresaDitta, General Manager at Thunderbird Inn, responded to this review
17 April 2013

Well Thank you John for the great review, I am so glad you enjoyed the Mega Mackinaw package. We cant wait to see you again this season, have a great spring.:) More

Oakland County, MI
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27 reviews 27 reviews
3 hotel reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 October 2012

If you're looking for Hilton-style and amenities, you won't find them at this price-point. What you will find is a clean, comfortable place that's just a short distance from downtown and the local attractions. Everything works the way it should and any problems/needs we had were always resolved by a quick call to the front desk. We have stayed here... More

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5 hotel reviews
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 October 2012

My husband and I stayed here for 2 nights while visiting the area for our honeymoon. I booked the room online, based on other reviews and the fantastic prices. When we arrived, the lady(Teresa was her name) that greeted us was warm and welcoming and very friendly. She gave us tips and stuff for the area and some coupons for... More

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michigan
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25 reviews 25 reviews
11 hotel reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 October 2012

I stayed here two nights in October. The room was clean and comfortable. The appliances are a bit old but they all work fine. Everything is a bit dated but the price is right and for use as a base for exploring the surrounding area it works very well. They provide a very nice breakfast with cereal, eggs, waffles, coffee,... More

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TeresaDitta, General Manager at Thunderbird Inn, responded to this review
16 October 2012

Thank you for the great and honest comments. We realize we are not brand new also, but our goal has been and will remain clean, comfortable, and affordable. That being said I will work on upgrading some of the appliances as soon as I can. And I am happy to hear you enjoyed your visit with us and Mackinaw City.... More

Traverse City
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 October 2012

I'll admit it. I'm a cheapskate. Always searching for the best deal, I sometimes skimp on quality. I lucked out this time. Thunderbird Inn was a delightful surprise - clean, spacious rooms with a decent breakfast and an indoor pool too! You can't beat the price or the location. Beds were really comfortable and the place was quiet - we... More

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TeresaDitta, General Manager at Thunderbird Inn, responded to this review
16 October 2012

I am so glad you enjoyed your stay, and I'm glad to hear you'll be joining us again. Safe travels, have a great day! Sincerely, Teresa Anderson/GM More

Kingston, Canada
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171 helpful votes 171 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 October 2012

This was the cheapest room we could find while passing through. Check in and out was excellent. Room itself was fine - basic but clean. We requested and received a ground floor room so it was nice being able to park right outside our door. Breakfast in the morning was the usual continental assortment - toast, waffles etc. The staff... More

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TeresaDitta, General Manager at Thunderbird Inn, responded to this review
16 October 2012

I would like to start by apologizing for maintenance not open the pool at the designated time, and I'm sorry you had to stand in the cold that is unexceptable. I will make the nessessary changes to make sure this does not happen again. I am glad you enjoyed the room and breakfast. I will pass your comments along to... More

Grand Bend, Canada
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13 reviews 13 reviews
7 hotel reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 September 2012

Reviews were very good so decided to try on return trip. It turned out to be an excellent choice for comfort, service and value. Breakfast was better than average with a spacious eating area. Rooms were very nice an comfortable. The pool looked nice but we didn't try it. The wireless Internet worked well after a call and starting by... More

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TeresaDitta, General Manager at Thunderbird Inn, responded to this review
16 October 2012

I am happy to hear you enjoyed your visit with us. I do apologize for the internet signal it is something we are constantly working on, and I have no plans on stopping until the issue is resolved. Sincerely, Teresa Anderson/GM More

Mackinaw City
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 September 2012

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Calumet, Michigan
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8 reviews 8 reviews
3 hotel reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 September 2012

My friend and I just returned from Mackinac City. We stayed at the Thunderbird on 9/ 15 & 16th. We had a nice clean room, great breakfast, big clean pool! I only have 1 complaint and that is towards the housekeeping. When we checked in we didn't have any towels in our rm. We called the desk in which we... More

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TeresaDitta, General Manager at Thunderbird Inn, responded to this review
16 October 2012

Thank you for choosing our hotel for your stay, I do apologize about the housekeeping and will work very hard to see that that does not happen to anyone else. I will also get some new towels ordered so people arn't having to wait. I hope you enjoyed Mackinaw. Sincerely, Teresa Anderson/GM More

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7 reviews 7 reviews
5 hotel reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 September 2012 via mobile

We pulled in just before midnight looking for a clean motel at a good price. We usually stay at larger chains but find the price high in tourist areas. They had a king available at a great price. The room was very clean and in good condition with the room amenities found in chain Boyle's. The hot breakfast was tasty.... More

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TeresaDitta, General Manager at Thunderbird Inn, responded to this review
17 September 2012

I am very happy to see you enjoyed your stay with us. We hope to see you on your next trip to Mackinaw. If I may be of any further service please don't hesitate to let me know. Thank you, Teresa Anderson/GM More

 
 
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Additional Information about Thunderbird Inn

Also Known As:
Best Western Mackinaw City
Mackinaw City Best Western
Best Western Thunderbird Hotel
Address: 146 Old US Hwy 31, Mackinaw City, MI 49701
Region: United States > Michigan > Cheboygan County > Mackinaw City
Amenities:
Business Centre Free Breakfast Free High-Speed Internet Free Parking Children Activities Pets Allowed Room Service Swimming Pool
Hotel Style:
#4 Best Value Hotels in Mackinaw City
Price range (per night): S$66 - 300
Hotel Class:2 star (2*)
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
We are a Beautiful Boutique Property completely devoted to customer service and clean rooms. We provide all the things you have grown to love and trust from a hotel including free WIFI, free breakfast, an indoor pool, coffee makers, irons and ironing boards, cable TV and much more. We are AAA approved, Pet friendly, AARP accepted, along with many other discounts and very close to all local attractions including the ferry lines and water park. Here at the Thunderbird Inn we welcome everyone with a smile and we are confident you will leave with one. ... more   less 
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