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A deck with a round table and a vase of flowers, overlooking a body of water with trees and a sunset.

A wooden staircase leading to a deck with a view of a lake and mountains.

A large, white building with a symmetrical facade, multiple windows, and a central entrance with steps.

A bar area with a chandelier, bar stools, and a seating area with a checkered floor.

1. The Inn At Stonecliffe

1.8 km from Skull Cave

Melissa

￥47,397

￥64,650 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 19 - Oct 20

A multi-story building with outdoor seating and a garden area.

A Harbour View Inn sign with a registration direction.

A room with a blue sofa, two side tables with lamps, a framed picture on the wall, and a door in the background.

A room with a fireplace, two armchairs with floral cushions, a coffee table with a decorative tray, and a patterned floor.

2. Harbour View Inn

1.2 km from Skull Cave

Heather

￥41,798

￥49,657 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 15 - Oct 16

A large, multi-story building with a distinctive tower and a balcony.

A garden patio with outdoor seating, American flags, and a gazebo.

A pool with a waterfall feature, surrounded by outdoor seating and a two-story building with a balcony.

A green building with a distinctive tower and a balcony.

3. Inn on Mackinac

1.2 km from Skull Cave

Tina

￥23,229

￥25,553 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 19 - Oct 20

A porch with rocking chairs overlooking a marina with boats and a lighthouse.

A stone arch bridge over a body of water, a turquoise bicycle, and a stone wall.

A large, white, multi-story building with a prominent tower and a curved balcony.

A waterfront property with a dock, a large white building with a flag, and lush greenery in the background.

4. Island House Hotel

1.1 km from Skull Cave

Kimberly

￥33,075

￥39,293 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 7 - Oct 8

A coastal street with a row of white buildings, a flagpole with flags, bicycles parked along the sidewalk, and a variety of colorful flowers in planters.

A multi-level indoor swimming pool with a glass ceiling, multiple balconies, and seating areas.

A multi-story building with balconies, a sign reading "LAKE VIEW," and a decorative flower arrangement.

A hotel lobby with blue and green patterned furniture, a round coffee table, and a chandelier.

5. Lake View Hotel

Downtown Mackinac Island, 1.3 km from Skull Cave

Nicole

￥34,127

￥40,543 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 19 - Oct 20

A balcony with two blue chairs, a small table with a 'Best Day Ever' sign, and a view of the ocean and pier.

A bar area with wooden bar counters, multiple seating options including bar stools and tables, and a variety of bottles and glasses on the shelves.

A living room with a black tufted sofa, white armchairs, a white coffee table with a vintage suitcase, and a mirror on the wall.

A multi-story hotel with a balcony on the second floor, a sign for 'Biker Street Inn & Suites', and bicycles parked outside.

6. Bicycle Street Inn

Downtown Mackinac Island, 1.2 km from Skull Cave

Nancy

￥41,824

￥51,528 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 19 - Oct 20

A covered porch with wicker chairs and a hanging chair, surrounded by greenery and a view of a house.

A bedroom with a bed, a TV, a sink, and a window with curtains.

A dining area with a wooden table and chairs, a kitchen area with a stove and cabinets, and a living room with a couch.

A yellow building with a porch, wooden chairs, and hanging flower baskets.

7. Pine Cottage Bed & Breakfast

1.2 km from Skull Cave

Glen

￥27,778

￥32,999 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 20 - Oct 21

A reception area with a white reception desk, a map on the wall, a fireplace, and a potted plant.

A building with a blue awning labeled "Pontiac Lodge" and a sign for "Blackhawk Resorts Vacation Rentals & Management."

A living room with a brown sofa, striped pillows, a wooden coffee table, a side table with a lamp, and a patterned rug.

A modern bathroom with a large bathtub, a separate shower area, and a vanity with a mirror.

8. Pontiac Lodge

Downtown Mackinac Island, 1.2 km from Skull Cave

Christina

￥22,554

￥30,268 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A wooden deck with two metal chairs facing a body of water, surrounded by greenery.

A modern kitchen with a central island, white cabinetry, a microwave, stove, and a refrigerator. There are two bar stools and a coffee maker on the island.

A two-story building with a balcony, a sign reading "Pinewood," and an American flag.

A cozy living room with a fireplace, a sofa, a coffee table, and a staircase leading to an upper level.

9. Sunset Condominiums

1.9 km from Skull Cave

London

￥19,452

￥26,930 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

A beachside hotel with outdoor seating overlooking the sea.

A Hampton Inn by Hilton hotel with a parking lot and a view of the water.

An indoor swimming pool with clear views of the sea through large windows, lounge chairs, and a seating area with tables and chairs.

A modern bar area with a long counter, multiple shelves of liquor bottles, and bar stools.

10. Hampton Inn St Ignace Lakefront Mackinac

8.8 km from Skull Cave

Chimere

￥17,986

￥20,144 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

Two beds with white bedding, a wooden floor, and two framed pictures on the wall.

A motel with a long, single-story structure, multiple rooms, and a parking area.

A wooden signboard with the text "The Inn at Shady Pines" and a mailbox with the number 1374.

A modern bathroom with a bathtub, vanity, toilet, and towel rack.

11. The Inn at Shady Pines

13.2 km from Skull Cave

Kate

￥16,743

￥22,652 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 4 - Nov 5

An indoor swimming pool with clear blue water, surrounded by lounge chairs and a lifeguard stand.

A coffee station with a coffee machine, a vending machine, and a water dispenser.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a television, a chair, and a window with curtains.

A hotel reception area with a reception desk, a blue wall with the hotel name, a mirror, a lamp, and a patterned rug.

12. Baymont by Wyndham Mackinaw City

12.2 km from Skull Cave

Vickie

￥14,625

￥15,796 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 22 - Oct 23

A reception area with a wooden reception desk, a brick floor, and a view of the outdoors through large windows.

A covered outdoor swimming pool with a hot tub, surrounded by white plastic chairs, large windows, and a wooden deck.

A hotel room with a large bed, a separate bedroom, a bathroom with a bathtub, a desk, and a chair.

A building entrance with a glass door, potted plants with flowers, and a mailbox.

13. Clearwater Lakeshore Motel

12.9 km from Skull Cave

Ann

￥11,441

￥12,700 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A reception area with a wooden desk, a bulletin board with various notices, a potted plant, and a window.

A bathroom with a toilet, a sink, and a towel rack.

A motel with a green sign, a parking lot, and a row of rooms with covered porches.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a bathroom.

14. Wayside Motel

8.4 km from Skull Cave

Kara

￥14,126

￥15,820 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 19 - Oct 20

A beachfront hotel with a central pavilion, multiple balconies, and outdoor seating with umbrellas.

A white table set outdoors with a view of the sea, surrounded by white chairs and a pink umbrella.

A bar area with a long counter, multiple chairs, and large windows with umbrellas.

A hotel room with a large bed, a view of the sea through a sliding door, a white radiator, and a framed picture on the wall.

15. Breakers Resort & Beach Bar

8.4 km from Skull Cave

Kateva

￥11,981

￥13,418 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 7 - Oct 8

A hotel room with a wooden headboard, a bed with white bedding, a wooden table, a chair, and a lamp.

A motel with rows of wooden chairs and tables under a covered walkway.

A VINDEL MOTEL with a picnic table and umbrella, surrounded by a fence and trees.

A room with two leather chairs, a wooden table, a television mounted on the wall, and framed paintings.

16. Vindel Motel

12.4 km from Skull Cave

Randall

￥8,528

￥9,211 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

An indoor swimming pool with clear water, wooden walls, and a seating area with chairs.

A reception desk with a 'NO PETS ALLOWED' sign, a computer, a telephone, and a view of a bridge through the window.

A building with a sign reading "Office" and a "Welcome" sign on the door.

A two-story building with a stone facade and large windows.

17. Lighthouse View Motel

11.6 km from Skull Cave

Joseph

￥10,892

￥12,090 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 7 - Oct 8

A Best Western hotel with a prominent sign, multiple buildings, and well-maintained landscaping.

A beach view from a balcony with a clear sky and calm sea.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a view of the sea.

A spacious dining area with high ceilings, large windows, and multiple tables and chairs.

18. Best Western Harbour Pointe Lakefront

8.2 km from Skull Cave

LARRY

￥13,422

￥15,033 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 6 - Nov 7

A hotel room with a bed, a TV, a desk, and a bathroom visible through an open door.

A coffee station with two espresso machines, a coffee press, and various coffee pods and cups.

A balcony with a white railing overlooking a street with cars and greenery.

A hotel room with a blue sofa, a small table, a desk with a chair, a television, and large windows with curtains.

19. Holiday Inn Express Mackinaw City by IHG

12 km from Skull Cave

Jane

￥13,102

￥14,150 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A grassy area with a sign for Mackinac Island Ferry, a body of water, and a distant view of a lighthouse.

A motel with a signboard, a stop sign, and a building with a balcony.

A bakery display case with various baked goods like muffins, pastries, and bread.

A view from a balcony with a metal railing, overlooking a parking lot and buildings.

20. Aurora Borealis Motel

7.3 km from Skull Cave

Heather

￥10,536

￥11,802 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 21 - Oct 22

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Compare popular hotels close to Skull Cave

Property	Star rating	Guest rating
The Inn At Stonecliffe	9.8 Exceptional 203 reviews	View
Harbour View Inn	9.6 Exceptional 1,015 reviews	View
Inn on Mackinac	9.4 Exceptional 1,021 reviews	View
Island House Hotel	9.4 Exceptional 1,011 reviews	View
Lake View Hotel	9.4 Exceptional 1,008 reviews	View

Top Skull Cave Hotel Reviews

Pontiac Lodge

10/10 Excellent

"The lake view was awesome. Everything was clean and the communication with the staff was excellent and courteous."

Aurora Borealis Motel

10/10 Excellent

"The staff was friendly and very helpful."

Hamilton Inn Select Beachfront Mackinaw City

10/10 Excellent

"Beautiful stay. Clean room. Beachfront"

Cedar Hill Lodge

10/10 Excellent

"The Breakfast could be a little better. Peanut Butter could be added and different jams other than just grape to put on your toast. Everyone likes peanut butter. Maybe different kinds of bagels other than just plain. My husband really liked your coffee though."

Breakers Resort & Beach Bar

8/10 Good

"Lovely lakefront views, delicious breakfast with a view of the lake. We enjoyed the restaurant. The rooms, especially the bathrooms, are dated, but clean and comfortable. We would stay here again."

Best Western Plus Dockside Waterfront Inn

10/10 Excellent

"The property was great for our getaway. It was clean, comfortable and conveniently located. We would stay there again."

Pine Cottage Bed & Breakfast

10/10 Excellent

"Everything was wonderful, host was very gracious. Had a wonderful time and would totally recommend!"

Harbour View Inn

10/10 Excellent

"Probably the prettiest curb appeal of the hotels on the main street. Just far enough from town to be quiet and relaxing but close enough to walk to dinner. The staff is as very accommodating. The breakfast was great and convenient. I will definitely recommend this hotel."

Lake View Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"The hotel had an historic feel while having more modern amenities. It fit in well on Mackinac Island. I would definitely consider staying there again."

Other attractions near Skull Cave

A large earthen mound with a small building on top, surrounded by green grass and trees under a blue sky with clouds.

Fort Holmes

9.2/10 (49 reviews)

Find out about the history of Mackinac Island when you spend time at Fort Holmes. Stroll along the lakeside in this family-friendly area, or seek out the biking trails.

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A historical site with flags, a white building, and a horse-drawn carriage.

Fort Mackinac

9.2/10 (902 reviews)

You can find out about the history of Mackinac Island with a trip to Fort Mackinac. Amble around this family-friendly area's lakeside, or seek out the biking trails.

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Wings of Mackinac Butterfly Conservatory

9.0/10 (86 reviews)

Take the family on an outing to Wings of Mackinac Butterfly Conservatory during your trip to Mackinac Island. Stroll along the lakeside or seek out the biking trails.

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The Jewel Golf Course

9.0/10 (63 reviews)

Play a round of golf at The Jewel Golf Course and enjoy other activities in Mackinac Island such as biking. Wander the lakeside in this family-friendly area.

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Richard & Jane Manoogian Mackinac Art Museum

8.0/10 (13 reviews)

You can browse the exhibits at Richard & Jane Manoogian Mackinac Art Museum, a museum with a story of its own, during your trip to Mackinac Island. Stroll along the lakeside in this family-friendly area, or seek out the biking trails.

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Robert Stuart House

9.4/10 (3 reviews)

You can browse the exhibits at Robert Stuart House, a museum with a storied past, during your trip to Mackinac Island. Amble around this family-friendly area's lakeside, or seek out the biking trails.

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Maze Of Mirrors

8.0/10 (52 reviews)

Take the family on an outing to Maze Of Mirrors during your trip to Mackinac Island. Amble around the area's lakeside or seek out the biking trails.

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Mackinac Island Tourism Bureau

9.0/10 (664 reviews)

After visiting Mackinac Island Tourism Bureau, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Mackinac Island. Stroll along the lakeside in this family-friendly area, or seek out the biking trails.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Skull Cave?

Skull Cave is located in Mackinac Island. This historic area is known for its beautiful island views and biking. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 20 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

Where is the best place to stay near Skull Cave?

Inn on Mackinac is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this guesthouse offers a cafe and concierge services. It's located just a short 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from Skull Cave. Other good choices close by include Island House Hotel and Harbour View Inn.

How many hotels will I find near Skull Cave?

Expedia has 20 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Skull Cave.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Skull Cave, will I receive a refund?

Yes! Most room reservations are fully refundable provided that you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of your scheduled arrival. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you might be able to cancel it and be given a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Add dates, click "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to view the top deals on offer near Skull Cave.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Skull Cave?

For more details about updating your stay near Skull Cave or cancelling it, go to https://www.expedia.com/service/.

What can I see and do near Skull Cave?

Fort Mackinac, Richard & Jane Manoogian Mackinac Art Museum, and Robert Stuart House feature a variety of fascinating exhibits to see while you're in town. Biddle House, Fort Holmes, and Haunted Theatre are landmarks that you won't want to miss. Be sure to get some family photos at Wings of Mackinac Butterfly Conservatory, Maze Of Mirrors, and The Original Mackinac Island Butterfly House & Insect World while you're out sightseeing near Skull Cave.

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Our top choices for Skull Cave hotels

1. The Inn At Stonecliffe

2. Harbour View Inn

3. Inn on Mackinac

4. Island House Hotel

5. Lake View Hotel

6. Bicycle Street Inn

7. Pine Cottage Bed & Breakfast

8. Pontiac Lodge

9. Sunset Condominiums

10. Hampton Inn St Ignace Lakefront Mackinac

11. The Inn at Shady Pines

12. Baymont by Wyndham Mackinaw City

13. Clearwater Lakeshore Motel

14. Wayside Motel

15. Breakers Resort & Beach Bar

16. Vindel Motel

17. Lighthouse View Motel

18. Best Western Harbour Pointe Lakefront

19. Holiday Inn Express Mackinaw City by IHG

20. Aurora Borealis Motel

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Top Skull Cave Hotel Reviews

Pontiac Lodge

Aurora Borealis Motel

Hamilton Inn Select Beachfront Mackinaw City

Cedar Hill Lodge

Breakers Resort & Beach Bar

Best Western Plus Dockside Waterfront Inn

Pine Cottage Bed & Breakfast

Harbour View Inn

Lake View Hotel

Other attractions near Skull Cave

Fort Holmes

Fort Mackinac

Wings of Mackinac Butterfly Conservatory

The Jewel Golf Course

Richard & Jane Manoogian Mackinac Art Museum

Robert Stuart House

Maze Of Mirrors

Mackinac Island Tourism Bureau

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