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Clearwater Lakeshore Motel

3.5 star property

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Reception
Aerial view
Private beach, sun loungers, beach umbrellas, beach towels
Water view
King Jetted Tub Lakefront, Balcony | 1 bedroom, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Reviews

9.2 out of 10

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • On private beach
    On private beach
  • Breakfast included
    Breakfast included
  • Housekeeping
    Housekeeping
  • Hot Tub
    Hot Tub
  • Pool
    Pool
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning

Explore the area

Map
11380 U.S. 23, Mackinaw City, MI, 49701
  • Mackinaw City Ferry Terminal
    16 min walk
  • Jack Pine Lumberjack Show
    18 min walk
  • Mackinaw Manor Haunted Mansion
    2 min drive
  • Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional)
    30 min drive

Room options

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1 bedroom, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

King Lakefront, Balcony

  • 250 sq ft
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for King/Single Lakefront, Balcony

1 bedroom, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

King/Single Lakefront, Balcony

  • 300 sq ft
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Queen Non-Lakefront | 1 bedroom, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Queen Non-Lakefront

  • 250 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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King Jetted Tub Lakefront, Balcony | 1 bedroom, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

King Jetted Tub Lakefront, Balcony

  • 300 sq ft
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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2 Queen Non-Lakefront | 1 bedroom, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

2 Queen Non-Lakefront

  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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King Suite with Kitchen and Sofa Bed, Balcony | Living area | Flat-screen TV

King Suite with Kitchen and Sofa Bed, Balcony

  • 500 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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2 Queen Sofa Bed Lakefront, Balcony | 1 bedroom, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

2 Queen Sofa Bed Lakefront, Balcony

  • 350 sq ft
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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About this property

Clearwater Lakeshore Motel

3.5-star Mackinaw City motel steps from Lake Huron
Guests at this beach motel will appreciate convenient onsite amenities such as barbecue grills and a picnic area.
Clearwater Lakeshore Motel offers 40 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and microwaves.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and complimentary toiletries. Housekeeping is provided daily.

An indoor pool and a spa tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a private beach.
Simply walk outside to feel the sun on your face at the sand beach. Lie back and work on your tan with relaxing beach amenities like umbrellas and sun loungers. After a day at the beach, enjoy amenities at Clearwater Lakeshore Motel like an indoor pool and a spa tub.

A complimentary breakfast is offered each morning. Public areas are equipped with complimentary wireless Internet access. Onsite self parking is complimentary.

Clearwater Lakeshore Motel is a smoke-free property.

A complimentary buffet breakfast is served each morning between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM

Things to do

  • Indoor pool
  • Spa tub

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Indoor pool
  • Separate bedroom

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Firepit
  • On a private beach
  • On the waterfront
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • 2 floors
  • Built in 1990
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - 11:00 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 10 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

Property payment types

Important information

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
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties

Property is also known as

Clearwater Lakeshore
Clearwater Lakeshore Mackinaw City
Clearwater Lakeshore Motel
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Clearwater Lakeshore Hotel Mackinaw City
Clearwater Lakeshore
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Clearwater Lakeshore Motel Mackinaw City
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Clearwater Lakeshore Motel Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 702 out of 1019 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 223 out of 1019 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 64 out of 1019 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 23 out of 1019 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 1019 reviews" "

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Sami

Traveled with partner
Wonderful staff. The beach with night time fires and smores daily, it was a nice perk. Rooms were simple, the beds and pillows were very very hard and difficult to get comfortable or to sleep.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love the firepits on the beach, the smores packages, & the staff care of the pits lighting at 7 pm, extinguishing at 10 pm. Hot or cold breakfast included. Grounds are astounding. If you dont like rustic cabins or hotels that accommodate 200 , this gem is absolutely for you. Friendly staff who can't do enough for you. Married for 36 years, like a 2nd honeymoon ♥️
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sandy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfect View of the Bridge Right on Lake Huron
Family-owned motel with great, friendly service and right on the Lake Huron. They really cared about you enjoying your stay. This was our first visit, but I got the feeling that many folks staying there were repeat customers. The location is perfect for viewing the Mackinaw Bridge and getting around, yet felt private. The have a small sand beach in which they have campfires every night and pass out s'mores. We really enjoyed our balcony too! I would recommend this motel.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nirman

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Thomas

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice comfortable place
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Anas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Deborah

Traveled with family
Bathroom was very small and the sink was in the Hallway/main room.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Mike

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great views and great place to visit
Very friendly check in experience. It appears this is a very family friendly place and staff is attentive to making this happen. Room and bathroom are small, but met our basic needs. The location is slightly outside of town making walking along the highway dangerous if you elect to leave your car. There are lots of choices in the area and this is a good choice.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

william

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Property needs some better repairs hand rails & door handles
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Curtis

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Carrie

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
Check-in person did not seem to want to be there. The hotel looks awesome on the outside. Not as great on the inside. Too expensive for what it was.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kim

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay, nice staff, beautiful waterfront!
It was a great stay for a one night stop. We were in a cross county trip and based on reviews and photos, we stayed here. And they were not to disappoint! Our room was on the upper level, there are no stairs and the room was cozy. Beautiful outside with the hydrangeas in full bloom make photo taking of the family great. Nice waterfront and it had snores and activities, great staff. Pool and breakfast was nice!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karin

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff friendly and willing to make our stay pleasant! Fire pits and smores were very enjoyable! Room was very clean and nicely renovated. Definitely would recommend!!!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

MacKenzie

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We loved this place! The staff and service were excellent and the property was stunning. S’mores on the lakeshore was such a fun and relaxing way to end the night! We will stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff. Clean, cold rooms with a great view of the Lake.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lakeshore Resort is a gem.
This was our fourth stay at Lakeshore and we absolutely love it. The rooms have been updated. The beach is clean. Close to shops, restaurants and ferries. The nightly bonfires are a bonus. The pool and hot tub are well maintain. Breakfast area is fully stocked. The staff are all super friendly and attentive. Will definitely be staying here again in the near future.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

Natalie

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great Motel
The room provided a pleasant and comfortable atmosphere, with a particularly nice bed that contributed to a restful experience. However, the bathroom was somewhat cramped, and the proximity of the door to the toilet made it challenging to maneuver. We noticed that the bath towels were not as clean as we would have preferred, prompting us to use our own instead. On a positive note, the view from the room was stunning, offering a picturesque landscape. Unfortunately, the beach left much to be desired; it was littered with broken glass and the water was murky, which deterred me from swimming despite my initial enthusiasm. Additionally, the presence of numerous ducks and seagulls added to the overall unkempt appearance of the area. In summary, while the hotel/motel had its merits, it ultimately fell short of expectations.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clearly a family run business, and they put their heart and soul into it. Beautiful lake view from our balcony with a beach. Fire pits and complimentary s’mores in the evening. Nice rooms and lovely landscaping.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

William

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Loved the place and our room. However, multiple people playing Cornhole five feet from our room all day long ! The hotel shouldn't set up these Cornhole games right outside our rooms !
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

William

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and quiet. Room was small but comfortable and the view from our 2nd floor balcony was wonderful. The beach was sandy until we got in the water which had a rocky bottom and uncomfortable to walk on. We were able to walk to restaurants and shops which were about a mile from the motel. Overall positive experience and we would stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Douglas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean. Friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Susan

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean and well kept. Staff was friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024