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Lakeside Inn

Property class: 3

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A neatly made bed with white bedding, a bedside table with a remote control, a potted plant, and a wall-mounted lamp.
A waterfront deck with a fire feature, overlooking calm water and a sunset sky.
A bedroom with a bed, a desk, and a cabinet.
A living room with a sofa, coffee table, and a chair. There is a window with a view of trees and a clock on the wall.
A modern kitchen with a neon sign, a coffee maker, and various kitchen utensils.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
The current price is $167
includes taxes & fees
Oct 4 - Oct 5

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1603 S Shore Dr, Clear Lake, IA, 50428
  • Place, Clear Lake
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Clear Lake State Park
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, City Beach Park
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • 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

A neatly made bed with white bedding, a bedside table with a remote control, a potted plant, and a wall-mounted lamp.

Studio, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Lake View

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

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A panoramic view of a body of water with a distant shoreline and a boat.

Studio, 2 Queen Beds, Lake View

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

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

A neatly made bed with white bedding, a bedside table with a remote control, a potted plant, and a wall-mounted lamp.

Studio, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Lake View

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

View all photos for Studio, 2 Queen Beds

A room with a bed, a chair, and a wall-mounted lamp.

Studio, 2 Queen Beds

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

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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

  • American Express
  • Discover
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

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. 482 out of 762 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 181 out of 762 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 57 out of 762 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 27 out of 762 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 15 out of 762 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

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms and friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great experience,,,nice and clean rooms,,,nice staff
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was very lovely and would stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Cute little place. Would definitely stay again if and when we’re in the area.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect for a quick stay!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a quiet, relaxing small hotel feet from the water. The owners are very accommodating and were pleased to host our parents’ 65th wedding anniversary, multi-generational celebration.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Small, quiet boutique hotel.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We really enjoyed our stay! The staff was very friendly and helpful. We cant wait to go back in august for our anniversary!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice boutique hotel, clean room, comfy bed and great view of the lake from 2nd floor room.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great property, most kind and helpful staff and a magnificent location! It’s a home run!
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great property, clean rooms, beautiful view of the lake. About a mile to shops, restaurants, bars, beach etc. Staff was friendly, check in and out was easy. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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

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

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was great and helped out after regular hours.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
AMAZING PLACE!!!!! Thank you Mike and staff for a week of quality relaxing time to enjoy with my husband.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

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

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

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice quiet place to stay. Currently doing some remodeling.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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

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

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

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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8/10 Good

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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8/10 Good

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