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Lakeside Inn

3.0 star property

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Exterior
Lobby sitting area
50-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels, books
Check-in/check-out kiosk
Terrace/patio

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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1603 S Shore Dr, Clear Lake, IA, 50428
  • Place, Clear Lake State Park
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Clear Lake State Park Beach
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Surf Ballroom and Museum
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Mason City, IA (MCW-Mason City Municipal)
    ‪6 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Studio, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Lake View

Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Studio, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Lake View

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(35 reviews)
  • Lake view
  • 306 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Studio, 2 Queen Beds, Lake View | Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Studio, 2 Queen Beds, Lake View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(23 reviews)
  • Lake view
  • 306 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Studio, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Lake View

Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Studio, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Lake View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)
  • Lake view
  • 301 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Studio, 2 Queen Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(15 reviews)
  • Partial lake view
  • 306 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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About this property

Lakeside Inn

3-star Clear Lake hotel with restaurant
Along with a restaurant, this smoke-free hotel has a bar/lounge and coffee/tea in a common area. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a garden and a picnic area.
Lakeside Inn offers 16 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and irons/ironing boards. Rooms open to balconies or patios. 50-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels.

Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
The hotel offers a restaurant. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. Wireless Internet access is complimentary. This Clear Lake hotel also offers a garden, a picnic area, and coffee/tea in a common area. Complimentary self parking is available on site. Guests can use the health club at a partner property.

Lakeside Inn is a smoke-free property.

Lakeside Inn has a restaurant on site.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Couples/private dining

Things to do

  • Books
  • Water skiing

Family friendly

  • Free rollaway/extra bed
  • In-room crib

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Dock
  • Garden
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib
  • Free rollaway/extra bed

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 50-inch flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Meal delivery service
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and lockbox information; 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 6:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), lockbox

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs are available on request at the property

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
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Lakeside Inn Clear Lake
Lakeside Clear Lake
Lakeside Inn Hotel
Lakeside Inn Clear Lake
Lakeside Inn Hotel Clear Lake

Lakeside Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 468 out of 738 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 175 out of 738 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 55 out of 738 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 26 out of 738 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 14 out of 738 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nicely remodeled and a very pleasant place to stay I excellent on the bed
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Gordon

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, peaceful location, good price
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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6/10 Okay

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness
I was pleasantly surprised with this hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great location- Comfy bed
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Alicia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Friendly staff, adorable decor and right on the lake. Cozy stay for our lake ice fishing trip!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Cartha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Friendly, helpful staff and clean cheerful room. Not to mention fantastic location. We'll be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Tony

Great
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

Mike

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
It appears they have been remodeling the hotel. The room was very clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Danielle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful view, comfortable beds and friendly staff. Loved it!
The view from our patio.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Anna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the room and the restaurant attached! Beautiful place to stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Amenities
Great place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
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8/10 Good

Raquel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Fun place to stay on lake!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic place to stay right on the lake.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Carmino

Fantastic location, easy access and the rooms were clean and well decorated. The staff was friendly, and i cant say enough about the views and being right on the water with lots of tables and seating and a dock.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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8/10 Good

Tyson

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff and great location on the lake.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great little boutique hotel with a restaurant right on the lake. Excellent location.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Tom

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location right on the lake.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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8/10 Good

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful lake view.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Annette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff was super nice abd accomodating.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Very nice smaller motel. So relaxing being right on the lake’s edge! Beautiful view!!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Michael

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

Great Place To Stay

One of the nicest hotels I’ve stayed in
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Britt

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This place in right on the lake clean rooms great shower pressure stayed two nights will stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
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8/10 Good

Abigail

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice quiet Inn, good dining near by.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Susie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The front desk clerk was so pleasant it made us feel right at home from the start. The rooms feel like you are a guest a very caring relative's home. Everything was clean and spotless. The pillows were heavenly, usually pillows are like little square marshmallows, but these were large and comfortable. The little deck outside our upper floor room afforded us a great place to look out over the frozen lake. The weather was unseasonable warm so we took advantage of it for a bit.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Julie

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

Enjoyable stay!

Clean, comfortable room. Nice lake views from the balcony. Nice lakeside bar sitting area.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025