Rainbow Motel

Motel with 2 hot tubs, near Icebreaker Mackinaw Maritime Museum

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November 2025

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December 2025

Located close to Icebreaker Mackinaw Maritime Museum, Rainbow Motel offers a relaxing retreat with an indoor pool and 2 spa tubs. Enjoy free WiFi, coffee/tea in the lobby, and a playground for kids while appreciating the overall value and helpful staff that previous guests rave about.

Wonderful

Popular amenities

Housekeeping
Air conditioning
Free WiFi

Room options

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Tonight

Nov 7 - Nov 8

Tomorrow

Nov 8 - Nov 9

All rooms

1 bed

2 beds

Showing 4 of 4 rooms

Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room, 1 Queen Bed

Exceptional

Highlights

Air conditioning

Heating

Refrigerator

Flat-screen TV

Blackout drapes/curtains

Private bathroom

Hair dryer

Microwave

19 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed

Room, 1 King Bed

Excellent

Highlights

Air conditioning

Heating

Refrigerator

Flat-screen TV

Blackout drapes/curtains

Private bathroom

Hair dryer

Microwave

19 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Room, 2 Double Beds

Exceptional

Highlights

Air conditioning

Heating

Refrigerator

Flat-screen TV

Blackout drapes/curtains

Private bathroom

Hair dryer

Microwave

25 sq m
Sleeps 4
2 Double Beds

Room, 2 Queen Beds

Wonderful

Highlights

Air conditioning

Heating

Refrigerator

Flat-screen TV

Blackout drapes/curtains

Private bathroom

Hair dryer

Microwave

23 sq m
Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds

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About the neighborhood

602 South Huron Avenue, Mackinaw City, MI, 49701

What's nearby

Mackinaw City Ferry Terminal - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
Mackinaw City Dock - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
Old Mackinac Point Lighthouse - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
Colonial Michilimackinac Park - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
Headlands International Dark Sky Park - 6 min drive - 6.6 km

Getting around

Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

‪Keyhole Bar & Grill - ‬8 min walk
‪Dixie Saloon - ‬8 min walk
‪Wienerlicious - ‬13 min walk
‪Darrow's Family Restaurant - ‬20 min walk
‪Starbucks - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Rainbow Motel

Motel near Old Mackinac Point Lighthouse

Located close to Icebreaker Mackinaw Maritime Museum and Colonial Michilimackinac Park, Rainbow Motel provides a playground and 2 hot tubs. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Other perks at this motel include:

An indoor pool
Free self parking
A free ferry terminal shuttle and coffee/tea in the lobby
Guest reviews give top marks for the overall value, helpful staff, and location

Room features

All guestrooms at Rainbow Motel boast comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi. Guest reviews highly rate the clean rooms at the property.

Other amenities include:

Bathrooms with tubs or showers and free toiletries
Flat-screen TVs with premium channels
Refrigerators, microwaves, and heating

Similar properties

Pool
Hot Tub
Parking included
Free WiFi

Property amenities

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

Free ferry terminal shuttle
Free self parking on site

Food and drink

Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

2 hot tubs
Basketball
Indoor pool
Playground

Family friendly

In-room microwave
In-room refrigerator
Indoor pool
Playground

Conveniences

Guidebooks
Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

Picnic area

Accessibility

No elevator

Room amenities

Bedroom

Bedsheets provided
Blackout drapes

Bathroom

Bathtub or shower
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Towels provided

Entertainment

Flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

Microwave
Refrigerator

More

Air conditioning
Free local calls
Heating
Iron/ironing board on request
Phone
Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:30 PM

Early check-in subject to availability

Late check-in subject to availability

Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Contactless check-out available

Late check-out subject to availability

A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 10:30 PM

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours

To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

If you are planning to arrive after 9 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

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

Optional extras

Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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; cash is not accepted

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Rainbow Motel Mackinaw City

Rainbow Motel

Rainbow Mackinaw City

Rainbow Motel Motel

Rainbow Motel Mackinaw City

Rainbow Motel Motel Mackinaw City

Frequently asked questions

Does Rainbow Motel have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool.

Is Rainbow Motel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Rainbow Motel?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Rainbow Motel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:30 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Rainbow Motel?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is Rainbow Motel located?

Situated in Mackinaw City, this motel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Icebreaker Mackinaw Maritime Museum, Old Mackinac Point Lighthouse, and Colonial Michilimackinac Park. Jack Pine Lumberjack Show and Mackinaw Heritage Village are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Rainbow Motel Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10 Excellent

Terese

Sep 9, 2025

Liked: Amenities

Room, grounds, pool all well maintained.

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Erika

Sep 28, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Friendly staff and convenient location! Room was a little outdated but great for what we needed!

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Vito

Aug 26, 2025

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

Nice old fashion motel. Good for place to rest overnight. Room was clean and mattress nice and firm.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

James W Waltrip

Jul 19, 2025

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

Have stayed several times

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Antonio

Jun 25, 2025

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

Rainbow hotel was a wonderful place to stay. Rooms were small but offered all the amenities of a large hotel. Would stay here again.

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Jun 20, 2025

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

Considering the price of the stay, this place is excellent. Staff is very friendly, rooms and grounds are very clean! Other visitors were very respectful of each other.

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Jun 10, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Very cute Motel, staff was great! Would definitely go back!

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Debra

Sep 30, 2024

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

We enjoyed our stay here!

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

KEITH

Jul 12, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Very close to everything. Rooms are clean and the subtle little things around the property make it very charming.

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Aug 19, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

This was the fourth consecutive year we've stayed here on our journey north. This is a classic old motel, very well kept and very well run.b process are reasonable in the area, and it's easily walkable to dining or shopping. The owners are very friendly and welcoming. Highly recommend.

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hunter

Jun 10, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

We absolutely loved our stay at the Rainbow Motel! The owners were so nice and told us all their favorite spots to eat and places to go and gave us cards with discounts at a few places! We will definitely stay again next time we visit mackinaw😊

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Logan

Jul 11, 2025

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

This was such a nice stay! The room looks older, but it was great! The pool was nice and the outdoor area was great. We were so close to everything downtown and the ferry we didnt have to drive much, even with 2 little kids. The owners were so friendly and helpful!

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Jul 3, 2025

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

Very clean retro hotel with plenty of space and extra amenities. Almost don’t want to post because they will fill up…best place in Mackinaw

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marsha

Oct 3, 2023

Liked: Property conditions & facilities

Nice place to stay.

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Vivian

Jun 8, 2023

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

This property is family owned and a wonderful place to stay…Definitely planning to stay there again.

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Aug 29, 2025

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

We selected the Rainbow Motel for its high rating but after checking in, it became apparent that the rating system needs to be updated to enable a higher rating. This motel is in the style of a 1960’s roadside motel but I feel like I was the first person to stay in it. So clean and well maintained. Laura, who checked us in was a sweetheart.

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

NORMAN

Aug 31, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness

It was musty, bath was old and and had no counter space. The beds were hard and lumpy. Staff was friendly and helpful. The grounds were attractive. It would be nice if they had a coffee malt in the room.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Greg

Aug 25, 2024

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

Great area close to everything. Friendly staff and great area.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Jul 10, 2023

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

Excellent motel!! Staff was super friendly and the rooms were perfect. Would definitely stay there again.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Aug 30, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

We have stayed here numerous times.Always a great experience.Love this motel.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Phillip

Jul 11, 2024

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

Lovely motel owned by lovely people

We loved our stay here! Host were awesome, place is great! Great location, big pool & 2 hot tub options. Great location on strip & right across from Island ferry.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jodi

Jul 23, 2022

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

Rainbow Motel

Very clean, very friendly family owned hotel. Comfortable and a good stay.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Leah

Sep 4, 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Very clean, vintage property with the most helpful staff. Thank you for a great stay.

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Jun 4, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

The reviews were spot on. Glad we made reservations. Perfect timing for us. It was not crowded. Was able to enjoy going to the Ferry to Macinaw Island with ease. Walked around the shopping/restaurant areas with no crowds to get through! Loved it!

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025