ISLAND HOUSE HOTEL, Mackinac Island – A Smart Stay in the City
About the Hotel
Historic Accommodations
Island House Hotel offers 94 guest rooms and family suites with private bathrooms, air conditioning, and high-speed Wi-Fi. Accessible rooms include king-size beds, removable showerheads, handrails, and raised toilets. Some rooms feature lake views of Mackinac Island State Harbor. All accommodations include flat-screen TVs, coffee makers, and mini-fridges.
Onsite Dining Options
The 1852 Grill Room serves meals with harbor views through floor-to-ceiling windows. Ice House BBQ offers outdoor dining in garden settings. Both restaurants feature menus by Mackinac Island chefs using local seasonal ingredients, including fall harvest produce like apples and squash.
Recreation Facilities
The hotel features a heated indoor pool, outdoor hot tub, and bicycle rentals with single-speed cruisers, 7-speed bikes, tandems, and children's bicycles. Guests can use chimenea fire pits on the lawn for evening s'mores and stargazing. The property sits within Mackinac Island State Park with access to 70 miles of trails.
Island Location Access
Located across from Mackinac Island State Harbor, the hotel is a 5-minute walk from downtown shops and restaurants. It's 500 meters from Marquette Park and The Richard and Jane Manoogian Mackinac Art Museum. Ferries from Star Line Mackinaw City dock at the closest dock to the hotel. Pellston Regional Airport is 40 km away.
Guest Services
Services include luggage transportation from ferry docks, bicycle storage, and portable cribs. The front desk provides travel tips and assistance with bicycle rentals. The hotel offers gift cards redeemable at island locations. Service animals are welcome in accordance with ADA regulations.
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Amenities
General
- No smoking on site
- Free Wi-Fi
- 24-hour reception
- No pets allowed
- Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
- Luggage storage
- Lift
- Fireplace
- Smoke detectors
- Fire extinguishers
Sports & Fitness
- Hiking
- Horseback riding
- Cycling
Services
- Housekeeping
- Shops/Commercial services
- Welcome drink
Dining
- Restaurant
- Snack bar
- Bar/ Lounge area
Business
- Meeting/ Banquet facilities
Spa & Leisure
- Indoor swimming pool
- Beach umbrellas
- Sun loungers
- Sun terrace
- Garden area
- Leisure/ TV room
- Jacuzzi
Room features
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Terrace
- Garden furniture
- Tea and coffee facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Media
- Flat-screen TV