St. Ignace is a cute town in the upper peninsula with downtown area along State Street, where you'd…read morefind restaurants, fudge shops, gift shops, attracting not only out-of-towners but also locals. You'd also find Huron Boardwalk here with some gorgeous lighthouses. Also every year, they have annual car show where lots of antique cars parade along State Street while locals lounging around on the sidewalks to watch.

From the owner: St Ignace offers the most affordable lodging in the Straits of Mackinaw area. Over 1,500 rooms to…read moresatisfy the needs and budgets of every visitor. We are your home port for visits to Mackinac Island, the Ojibway Museum, Castle Rock, Lighthouses, Mystery Spot, the Marina and some of the world's most interesting attractions. We are recognized as Michigan's premiere vacation destination.

The only thing I would say is that there are far too many companies that are taking people over to…read morethe island. We did get confused on where to go and we were not the only ones. Once we were on the ferry it was a nice smooth ride. Short 15 min. The seats on the bottom section is quit cramped for leg room and I'm short. Thank goodness it's a quick ride over.

This is a ferry transfer to Mackinac Island. The ferry leave every half hour. Very convenient. They…read morehave secure parking lot for your vehicle with a parking fees. The ferry is by person. They have a small waiting room and restroom while waiting for your scheduled time. The ride takes 25 minutes. The check in is easy. Once you on the ship, you can enjoy the view or take a nap. I brought my beer with be while riding on the ship. The trip is smooth during clear weather. The return trip also easy to board.

If you stay at the Grand Hotel, there is a good chance that you might have an original painting by…read moreMarlee decorating the walls. She has her own store on the ground level of the Grand and you can purchase one of her posters of the said hotel, too. Apparently, she is the daughter-in-law of the recently deceased patriarch of the owner's family. Personally, some of the art is a little too bright and borders on garish colors, but others are quite nice. She has had much artistic training as well as varied exhibits. My favorite piece in her store was a sofa that you see as soon as you enter which she has loving painted on with cheery flowers on the part where your back would be touching while sitting. It is very unique and would be a jewel in any room. It is worth a look see if you are already in the Grand Hotel.

We checked into room 391 for two nights. We parked in front took the elevator up to the third floor…read moreof the Superior building. Our economy room had two queen beds, a refrigerator, microwave with a terrace overlooking the pool. Our room was dated but very clean, quiet and sufficient for two nights. There was plenty of free parking. The motel was right on Lake Huron, the Straits of Mackinac. We are a five minute walk to the ferry to Mackinac Island. Breakfast was served until 10 o'clock in the morning. It was very busy with big groups of children under five and seniors; an interesting mix. There were three waffle makers with assorted toppings, coffee, frozen pastries, yogurt, biscuits & gravy, eggs & bacon. There was an indoor & an outdoor pool, coin operated washing machines, fitness center, nightly bonfire and playground on the premises. A golf cart shuttled seniors & children around the property.

The staff was friendly. Breakfast was hot and delicious. Room was clean. Heated outdoor pool and…read moreone indoor. The lake view was AMAZING!

I stayed here rather than at another small motel competitively priced b/c when i called prior to…read morebooking, the owner (Armand) was so friendly and helpful, that I felt the extra cost was worthwhile. Good decision! Room was clean, wifi worked well, never heard any sounds from adjoining room although I was there for 8 nites and there were several different guests next door. Street noise: yes, but didn't keep me awake or wake me up. As noted by another, the shower stall is small, but there was plenty of hot water and great water pressure. Mattress was softer than I prefer, but that's personal preference. Armand, his wife and staff were very helpful with questions about where to eat, what to see. While there, met a couple who'd been staying there every summer for many years. Definitely would return.

What a gem! Stayed here two nights while doing Mackinaw Island. Innkeepers friendly and available…read more Rooms have a pleasant nostalgic feel. Very very clean, good beds, and the outdoor grounds impeccable with stunning huge hanging flower pots (almost 200 of them!) and bedding plants. On the quiet side of St Ignace but only 2 miles from all the restaurants, shops, and ferries.

Great spot - stayed one night on our way thru. Pull thru site, didn't even have to unhook camper…read more Hiking trails in park taking you to beach with beautiful view of the bridge.

This is a great state park to visit. I haven't camped here yet, but I've visited multiple times to…read morewalk on the (admittedly short) trails. The trails are well maintained with gravel, although some parts can be muddy if it had rained recently. At this time of year, be sure to bring plenty of bug spray! You can see views of the bridge from several view points, or soak in the woods and wildflowers. If you're not sure what to do, the park ranger in the fee booth has great recommendations, as well as lawn games if you're bored when camping. Note you need to pay an entrance fee if you don't have the Michigan recreation passport (you pay when you register your car in Michigan).

My biggest issue is with their parking company. They have a 3rd party run their lot and are…read more(according to their staff) not part of Arnolds. I bought a gift card online to pay for my sons overnight parking as they were arriving after us. While the gift card says its good for all ferry rides it does say that it doesn't cover parking. They would not accept the gift card nor would they give me a refund for the card. As for parking, I paid the upgrade of $40/ day for 2 days. (I parked at 4PM Wednesday and left at 1PM on Friday which is less than 48 hours). They say that their overnight parking starts a midnight but its midnight of the DAY you parked. So, if you are on the last ferry and park at 7pm you have until midnight of the 2nd day. A time when they aren't even open. Since I didn't leave the parking lot till 1PM, I got a fine of an additional $80. When I disputed it with the company that runs the parking, they said that that is their policy and the fine was issued properly. In other words, though parking isn't by Arnolds, their partners parking fee structure is misleading and their customer service is unhelpful. I have been using Arnolds every year for the ferry but I will not longer use their service because of this.

We have been waiting for over 1/2 hour in the hot sun. The ferry has been here for 35 minutes. No…read moreexplanation, other ferries coming and going. NOT HAPPY! This was supposed to be the 5:30 ferry from Mackinac to St. Ignace. It is now 5:53. NOT acceptable!! Shepller's next time for certain!

Our stay at Breakers was very nice from the day we checked in till we checked out. Room was clean…read moreand comfortable, with a great view. The concierge staff was very knowledgeable and helpful. Bev was exceptional, her knowledge of Mackinac Island and handout with map of the island was unbelievably helpful. It made our day trip to the island an exceptional experience. The hotel restaurant was very good and the lake view outstanding. I would recommend Breakers Resort as a great place to stay in St. Ignace.

Apr. 29.2026. Stayed one night, pre-season. Room was very dated, doorwall didn't have a great lock…read moreon it, which leads right out to the beach area. Could almost stick my hand under the gap around the door. No extra blankets or pillows. It was a great view out the bank towards the water. Nice employees and breakfast views were fabulous.