Chippewa Hotel Waterfront Mackinac Island Reviewed in 2025

What to Do

There are numerous activities on Mackinac Island; your choices are almost endless. The Chippewa Hotel Waterfront is a ¼ mile from the Grand Hotel, so you can walk up the hill to enjoy Afternoon Tea. The hotel is next to the Mackinac Island Marina, close to Fort Mackinac for you to explore, and steps away from bike rental shops, shopping, and horse-drawn carriage tours.

At the hotel, you can soak in the Chippewa Hot Tub, a large 25-person jacuzzi hot tub, and delight in watching the boats come and go while you chat with other hotel guests. You can also lounge on the Sun Deck or dip into the cool waters in Haldimand Bay. Plus, you can also listen to live music at the Pink Pony.

What to Eat & Drink

The Chippewa Hotel has three bars: the Patio Bar, the newly-renovated Lobby Bar, and the Pink Pony Bar.

One unique feature that makes the Chippewa Hotel stand out is the Pink Pony Bar & Grill. It’s not just a restaurant; it’s an island institution known for its lively entertainment, excellent food like the whitefish dip and burger, and a wide selection of beverages. It is quite the experience to hang out on the patio over the water and drink funky cocktails.

Room Guide

The Chippewa Hotel has 31 guest rooms and 26 luxury suites, each uniquely decorated; no two are alike. The recently renovated suites include separate living rooms, two flat-screen TVs with Direct TV, pillowtop beds, a microwave, a Keurig coffeemaker, and a wet bar.

The harbor view suites include a spacious bedroom, a large marble-trimmed bathroom, a separate living room with a balcony, two TVs, three telephones, a wet bar, a refrigerator, a microwave, and air conditioning.

Every accommodation is provided an evening turn-down service with a little chocolate gift, and around 7:30 p.m. each night, they offer milk and cookies.

Main Street Rooms – You choose a queen bed, or a double bed with a twin bed, and get views overlooking Main Street.

Main Street Deluxe Rooms – Features two queens or a single king bed overlooking the Main Street.

Lake View Deluxe Rooms – These spacious rooms have picture windows looking out toward the harbor and a choice between two queens or a king bed.

Lake View Suite – This spacious suite features a large flat-screen TV, a living room, two queen beds or a king, and views of the Harbor and the Pink Pony Patio.

Harbor View Suites – Include a private balcony with views of the Straits of Mackinac, a separate living room, and two queen beds or a king. The corner suite has additional views of Fort Mackinac and the marina. The two-bedroom suite has a private balcony and three queen beds.

Top Floor Harbor Suites – Feature a large living room, amazing views overlooking the Straits of Mackinac, and a queen or two queen beds.

The corner suite has two queen beds, a sleeper sofa, and additional Haldimand Bay and Fort Mackinac views.

The honeymoon suite is the perfect romantic summer getaway with a canopied king bed, an oversized spa tub, and a double shower. The two-bedroom suite has three queen beds and an oversized balcony.