Riviera Motel

2.5 star property

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On the beach
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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Park View, Corner | In-room safe, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets
Seasonal outdoor pool, open 9:00 AM to 10 PM, sun loungers
Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Park View, Corner | In-room safe, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
The current price is $121
$112 nightly
$121 total
Total with taxes and fees
Jun 16 - Jun 17

Explore the area

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520 North Huron Ave., Mackinaw City, MI, 49701
  • Place, Old Mackinac Point Lighthouse
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Colonial Michilimackinac Park
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Mackinaw Crossings
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Airport, Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional)
    ‪20 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Partial Lake View, Ground Floor

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(32 reviews)
  • Partial lake view
  • 250 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

Basic Room, 1 Queen Bed, Courtyard View, Ground Floor

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)
  • 172 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Park View, Ground Floor

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • Park view
  • 230 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds, Patio or Balcony, Lake View

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(56 reviews)
  • Lake view
  • 250 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Park View, Corner

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)
  • Park view
  • 172 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Mackinaw City

With a stay at Riviera Motel in Mackinaw City, you'll be on the beach, steps from Lake Huron and a 4-minute drive from Mackinaw City Ferry Terminal. .This beach motel is 3 mi (4.8 km) from Lake Michigan and 13.5 mi (21.7 km) from The Jewel at the Grand Hotel.

What's nearby

  • Old Mackinac Point Lighthouse - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Colonial Michilimackinac Park - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Mackinaw Crossings - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Mackinaw Bridge Museum - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Mackinaw Manor Haunted Mansion - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles

Getting around

  • Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Homemade Pasties / Zodiac Party Store - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Keyhole Bar & Grill - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Bière de Mac Brew Works - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬10 min drive

About this property

Riviera Motel

Riviera Motel offers 24 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and hair dryers. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels.

This Mackinaw City motel provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the motel include a seasonal outdoor pool.
Make yourself at home in one of the 24 air-conditioned rooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wired and wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming provides entertainment. Bathrooms have hair dryers and toothbrushes and toothpaste. Conveniences include safes and desks, as well as phones with free local calls.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a seasonal outdoor pool, or other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access and concierge services.
Take advantage of the motel's room service.
The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Free self parking is available onsite.
Room service is available.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Things to do

  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Mini-fridge
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • On the beach
  • Pool loungers

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 12 steps to reach entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Mini-fridge
  • Room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:30 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 10:30 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between October 27 and May 1.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties
The seasonal pool will be open from May to September
Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 10 PM
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Property is also known as

Riviera Motel Mackinaw City
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Riviera Motel Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 572 out of 862 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 222 out of 862 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 48 out of 862 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 14 out of 862 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 862 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Weiqing

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good clean place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place and great location
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very clean room, friendly staff, ease of check in and out.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pamela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love this motel. Staff is so kind and rooms are clean and inviting
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Charlotte

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We try to stay here every year when we are traveling the northern part of Michigan. I would highly recommend this motel.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Megan

Liked: Amenities
Wonderful place to stay! Great location. We will be coming back to stay here for years to come!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

kelli

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cute motel with wonderful view of The Bridge ! Clean rooms comfy bed ! Loved being closed to The park and lighthouse !
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Denise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Convenient to downtown
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Annmarie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Really nice hotel, great views of the bridge, Nice little pool, quite part of town on the banks of lake Michigan, Great base to explore the area and visit the pretty British town on Mackinaw Island - Greta stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Jon

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful views, and quiet property. Charming hotel and would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dorcas

Liked: Cleanliness
Older motel; excellent attentive staff. Excellent location, views astonishing.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Louie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful location at reasonable rates and clean.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Not a bad little place. Just far enough from town and great view of bridge
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Doug

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place for a weekend visit
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Martha

Excellent accommodations!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property is set in a beautiful area of Mackinaw City. The rooms were very clean and tidy.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great stay

We have stayed here for several years and it has been a standard for our trips up north.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bell

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room is comfortable, the scenery is beautiful, and the environment is very quiet. Dining is convenient, and it’s nice to take a walk around. If you’re lucky, you can even see the northern lights. A wonderful motel overall.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Awesome location with fabulous views!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Helen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Best place to stay in Mackinaw City! Location is superb!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful hotel at a beautiful location on the water. Friendly employees. Clean and quaint!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Debra

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
nice, clean, quiet, friendly owners
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Beth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Room was clean and nicely decorated. Bathroom was a little small. Staff was very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Luther

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice place staff very friendly and helpful beachfront Property view of the Mackinac Bridge. I will definitely go back.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable beds clean room. Could use a closet but made due. Will definitely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025