About Vindel Motel
Vindel Motel is an independently-owned motel open year round and conveniently located in the heart of Mackinaw City.
Non-smoking rooms are available. Amenities include TV with in-room movies, free Wi-Fi, microwave, refrigerator, and free local telephone calls. Other amenities include alarm clock, ironing facilities, hairdryers, and coffee/tea makers.
Vindel Motel offers free self-parking as well as a free shuttle to both the ferry docks as well as a local casino. Safe-deposit boxes are available at the front desk. This hotel also offers an outdoor swimming pool, picnic area, walking trail, and snowmobile trail for winter travelers.
This hotel is within walking distance to many downtown restaurants including Darrow's Family Restaurant, Audie's Restaurant, and the Pizza Palace. For a hearty breakfast, the Pancake Chef is also within walking distance.
Many top attractions are within walking distance including the Mackinac Bridge Museum, Colonial Michilimackinac Park, and the Mackinaw City Dock.
Positive Reviews
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Central Mackinaw City Location
This hotel is conveniently located just two blocks from downtown Mackinaw City, on the west side of I-75, so convenient without being in the middle of the town. It's the perfect location for accessing the Mackinac Bridge and Lakes Huron and Michigan. There is a 24-hour drive-thru restaurant just one block away, and it's near Darrow's Restaurant which is a little off the beaten path. Mackinaw City restaurants and entertainment are less than five minutes away.
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Personal Guest Service
Unlike some of the other big name hotels, the hosts at this family-operated hotel are lovely and pride themselves on offering excellent customer service. They are friendly, welcoming, and make you feel like they are genuinely interested in you. They are extremely knowledgeable about the local and surrounding areas, so be sure to ask for recommendations on what to see and do as well as suggestions on great places to eat.
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Up North Style Accommodations
Rooms at this hotel are immaculately clean. They offer a lovely up north cabin decor and come neatly appointed with comfy beds, a microwave, mini-fridge, and air conditioning. There are also plenty of towels, bathroom toiletries, and fresh linens. This is a cozy and comfortable place to rest your head.
Negative Reviews
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No Real Breakfast Options
Some guests are disappointed that the breakfast at this hotel seems to be limited to donuts. However, there are plenty of restaurants in town to get a good meal or quick cup of coffee, so enjoy getting out and exploring a few of these options like The Pancake Chef and Darrow's Family Restaurant.
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No other issues reported
So far, no other recent negative opinion has been expressed by guests about this hotel.
negative:
No other issues reported
So far, no other recent negative opinion has been expressed by guests about this hotel.