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
Property entrance
Indoor spa tub
Water view

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping

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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
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed

2 Queen Sofa Bed Lakefront, Balcony

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

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
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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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 helpful staff 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

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

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pamela

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Norman

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was a peaceful place to stay at!!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

cynthia, Phoenix

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Right on the water with a view of the bridge
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

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

Pit Stop

We needed a pit stop in Mackinaw City and chose Clearwater. Its location is perfect. The view of the Bridge and Lake Huron is spectacular.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jodiann

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

10/10 Excellent

Kim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

richard

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent value. Nice room overlooking the lake and the bridge
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Megan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place was such a nice, clean and relaxing hotel to stay at. The room was clean, smelled good, and had a beautiful view of the bridge. We enjoyed spending time on the small beach to end our day with a bonfire. They offer free smores packs to enjoy by the fire as well. We had such a great stay and will be staying here for future visits and we will definitely be telling our friends and family to stay here too.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff was outstanding! They were very nice & helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

PARMINDER

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lake views.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

amy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved everything!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marlene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Our stay was convenient to the downtown area and the pier for the ferry to the island. And each evening had fires in the fire pits and provided s’mores The only thing I would like to suggest for this property is maybe provide a place to park bikes during stays. Bike racks would be great for guests that are most likely going to the island and taking their own bikes.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

david

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Plenty of room to cook & entertain in room. Trim needs some maintenance. Slider screen needs replacing Heater/ac unit was too noisy to leave on overnight. Overall-3 star
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Randy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Overall nice but but could be much nicer with basic maintenance attention (leaking tub faucet, loose floor tile, missing toilet paper holder).
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Frank A

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

The staff is A+

The staff was extremely helpful for all that we needed. There is a complimentary breakfast offered, but seating at the breakfast serving location is limited and rather cold. We suggest taking items back to your room to enjoy them comfortably.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Mark

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
The staff were pleasant and helpful. The was no easy way to walk into town from the hotel because there were no sidewalks in the hotel area. The room was very dark. The beach and lake are not nice in that area We were supposed to pay on arrival but they called us in the morning to get our credit card number. Then we had to give them the credit card number again on arrival. It was very pricey considering the ready availability of rooms in Mackinaw City during our stay. The hotel parking lot is awkward and probably too small for all the rooms. Overall, it was a disappointment.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shelley

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Wyatt

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Bed was terrible and uncomfortable for the price I paid for the rooms never again Milk was also expired and had gone bad every day I tried to have breakfest
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karin

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Thomas

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great staff,beautiful View.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Linda

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Nice view, beach and bin fires on the beach! Room was nice, just needed an update and good cleaning.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025