MACKINAW BEACH AND BAY INN & SUITES

The hotel offers a private beach area on Lake Huron with fire pits, a volleyball net, and outdoor chairs. An indoor pool, a hot tub, and an outdoor heated pool with a sundeck are all on-site. Guests receive free access to Pirate's Adventure Indoor Waterpark, and the property also has a fitness center, a picnic area with an outdoor fireplace, and a mini golf course.

Every suite at this all-suite resort includes a balcony that looks out over the Great Lakes, with separate living and sleeping areas. Each unit is equipped with two flat-screen HDTVs, a sofa bed, a refrigerator, a microwave, and a coffee maker. Suites are available in configurations with one king and one queen bed or two king beds, providing privacy through a bathroom placed between sleeping areas.

The hotel is within a 10-minute walk from the ferry docks to Mackinac Island, and a free shuttle is provided to the docks. Mackinac Bridge, Fort Mackinac, and the shops of Mackinaw Crossings are all minutes away. Lakefront dining options with harbor views are available on-site, and free parking is included.

Children have access to a playground in the hotel's park-like setting, plus a large heated indoor pool. The free entry to Pirate's Adventure Indoor Waterpark is a major draw for families. Each suite's refrigerator and microwave make it easy to store and prepare snacks for kids.

Location: 10-min walk to Mackinac Island ferry, free shuttle

Accommodations: all-suite with balconies overlooking the Great Lakes

Recreation: free access to Pirate's Adventure Indoor Waterpark

Family: playground, heated indoor pool, picnic area

Dining: lakefront dining options with harbor views

Parking: free on-site parking included