Clearwater Lakeshore Motel

3.5 star property

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King Jetted Tub Lakefront, Balcony | 1 bedroom, laptop workspace, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board
Water view
Indoor spa tub
Property entrance

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi

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11380 U.S. 23, Mackinaw City, MI, 49701
  • Place, Edgewater Beach
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Mackinaw City Ferry Terminal
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Mackinaw City Dock
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional)
    ‪23 min drive‬

Room options

Queen Non-Lakefront

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(51 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

King Lakefront, Balcony

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(126 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Lake view

2 Queen Non-Lakefront

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(23 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

King/Single Lakefront, Balcony

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(52 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed
  • Lake view

2 Queen Sofa Bed Lakefront, Balcony

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(40 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Queen Sofa Bed
  • Lake view

King Suite with Kitchen and Sofa Bed, Balcony

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(11 reviews)
  • 46 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

King Jetted Tub Lakefront, Balcony

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(21 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Lake view

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About this property

Clearwater Lakeshore Motel

On private beach with indoor pool, near Old Mackinac Point Lighthouse
Guests at this beach motel will appreciate convenient on-site amenities such as barbecue grills and a picnic area.
Clearwater Lakeshore Motel offers 40 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. Guests can make use of the in-room fridges and microwaves.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and free toiletries. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

An indoor pool and Access to hot tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a private beach.
Our customers tell us that they enjoy the free breakfast at Clearwater Lakeshore Motel. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Lake Huron. Features include free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking, plus an indoor pool.
  • Free buffet breakfast served daily
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • Take a swim in the indoor pool or soak in the hot tub
  • Services include tour or ticket assistance
  • On-site recreation includes a private beach
  • Guests have great things to say about the beach and the clean guestrooms
  • Steps from Lake Huron and a 3-minute drive from Old Mackinac Point Lighthouse
Step outside to unwind on the sandy beach. Spend the day at the beach and work on your tan with sunloungers (chaise longues) or relax in the shade with umbrellas. After a day at the beach, enjoy amenities at Clearwater Lakeshore Motel such as an indoor pool and a hot tub.

Free breakfast is served daily. WiFi is free in public spaces. Free self parking is available.

This 3.5-star Mackinaw City motel is smoke free.

Guests are served a free buffet breakfast daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

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

Things to do

  • Hot tub
  • Indoor pool

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 lift

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 and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
The front desk at this property is open daily from 8 AM - 11:00 PM.
To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property at least 24 hours prior to arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests arriving after 10 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • Please note that this property can refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, which include 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
Clearwater Lakeshore Motel Motel
Clearwater Lakeshore Motel Mackinaw City
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Clearwater Lakeshore Motel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 688 out of 1032 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 218 out of 1032 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 78 out of 1032 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 30 out of 1032 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 18 out of 1032 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Phillip

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Not so good

Not enough light in the room. No toulet paper holder. Faucet in tub dripped. Shower water went from cold to hot scalding. Ice machine is outside and only in one spot way away from several rooms. No secure lock. Not sure why this was rated a 9 from other Hotel.com members.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bethany

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful flowers, beachfront, and view of the Macinac Bridge. Rooms were nice, clean, and updated with a balcony on the beach. Sufficient parking, proximity to downtown, and a hot breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elaine

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The staff here was phenomenal! The pool was nice and clean and warm, the hot tub was hot and delightful. The beach side bonfires with s’mores and a night view of the bridge were a delight. Everything about this place was fantastic!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dianna

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We really enjoyed our stay! We enjoyed the pool, hot tub, fires on the beach, and sitting out on the balcony.The staff was very friendly. We will definitely stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debra, Olmsted Falls

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We are looking forward to returning
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Della

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Hotel was in nice lakeshore location and staff was friendly, but our room was very small and the bathroom had a strong musty smell that permeated our room. We feel the staff should have certainly been aware of this when the room was cleaned. Their hotel sign said “no vacancy” so we toughed it out, but we were surprised to encounter this in a highly rated hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karina

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Monica

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janet

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean nice people would recommend
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jami

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I chose this hotel because it was on the beach. I would have preferred a first floor room as I have a bad knee. I guess next time when I make reservation I should request first floor. It was in a good location. Thank you.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
No hot tub
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was the perfect spot for us! We did the island all day and landed here for relaxing quiet evening. Away enough for the quiet but still on the lake. The view was spectacular and the bon fire topped it off. The room was clean and bed was comfy! We definitely will come back!
View of the Mackinac bridge from our chairs in front of fire
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Paul

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Delaney

Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
There was a horrible smell of sewer from the building next door that leaked into our building creating an awful smell that fumed the hallways. When complained, there were no other rooms available so we’re given a 10% refund for our last night even after had to smell it the other nights.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Primlavora

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Beth

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

Great Getaway

The location is great. The view is spectacular. We loved everything about the place!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ginna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I was very impressed with this hotel. I wasnt sure what to expect since it was a very good price. We were offered an upgrade at check in which we accepted. Our balcony room had views of the bridge and Mackinac Island. Small beach area with firepits which they light nightly. The room was spacious, very clean and comfortable. Would definately stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean comfortable room overlooking the lake. Beautiful.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

McKenzie

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location & beautiful views! Staff was beyond helpful and kind! Would definitely recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Jeffrey

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast area small, not the place to spend time visiting with others. Eat & Move on.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is just lovely with hundreds of blooming hydrangeas. Sooo quiet and a private beach. They light several bonfires at night for guests to enjoy, with smores ingredients provided! This is the perfect place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025