With a stay at Clearwater Lakeshore Motel in Mackinaw City, you'll be on the waterfront, just steps from Lake Huron and a 3-minute drive from Old Mackinac Point Lighthouse. .This beach motel is 4.1 mi (6.7 km) from Headlands International Dark Sky Park and 8.2 mi (13.3 km) from Wilderness State Park.
Headlands International Dark Sky Park - 8 min drive
Mackinac Bridge - 15 min drive
Getting around
Mackinac Island, MI (MCD) - 33 min drive
Restaurants
Keyhole Bar & Grill - 3 min drive
Dixie Saloon - 3 min drive
The Hook Lakeside Grill - 2 min drive
Darrow's Family Restaurant - 3 min drive
Wienerlicious - 2 min drive
About this property
Clearwater Lakeshore Motel
On private beach with indoor pool, near Old Mackinac Point Lighthouse
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.
Make yourself at home in one of the 40 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Flat-screen televisions with cable programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as coffee/tea makers and irons/ironing boards.
Head down to the water and enjoy a day at the private beach, or take advantage of other recreational amenities including an indoor pool and a spa tub. Additional features at this motel include complimentary wireless internet access, tour/ticket assistance, and a picnic area.
A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Free self parking is available onsite.
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 public transport
Free self-parking on site
Food and drink
Free buffet breakfast available daily 7:00 AM–10:00 AM
Things to do
Indoor pool
A hot tub
Family friendly
Indoor pool
Microwave
Fridge
Guest services
Daily housekeeping
Front desk (limited hours)
Tour/ticket assistance
Outdoors
BBQ grill(s)
Beach loungers
Beach umbrellas
Firepit
Outdoor entertainment area
Outdoor furniture
Picnic area
Private beachfront location
Accessibility
This property does not have any lifts
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Beach towels
Smoke-free property
Room amenities
Bedroom
Air conditioning
Bed sheets
Blackout drapes/curtains
Bathroom
Free toiletries
Hairdryer
Towels
Entertainment
TV channels
Flat-screen TV
Food and drink
Coffee/tea maker
Microwave
Fridge
More
Iron/ironing board
Laptop-friendly 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
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
Clearwater Lakeshore Motel Mackinaw City
Clearwater Lakeshore Hotel Mackinaw City
Clearwater Lakeshore
Clearwater Lakeshore Motel Motel
Clearwater Lakeshore Motel Mackinaw City
Clearwater Lakeshore Motel Motel Mackinaw City
Clearwater Lakeshore Motel Reviews
Reviews
9.2
Wonderful
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The people who run it are AMAZING! Loved our room and the view of the Lake and the bridge. The bonfires every night and the yummy smores! Breakfasts were delicious. The only bad part was having our weekend end and having to go home. 😊
Such a special treat. All the people working there were lovely and campfires on the beach every night were absolute magic.
Simple rooms, good sound proofing, great location.
Verified traveller
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
6/10 Okay
John
Travelled with partner
18 Sept 2024
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The pictures made it looked like a place you could swim but it was a rocky and not accessible for swimming. The bed was excellent. The breakfast room was tiny and the coffee horrible. Would not recommend this place.
Tended fire pits on the beach with comfie chairs, somores kits and sticks to roast marshmallows porvided. Staff was so accommodating and friendly
Rooms were spacious.
Great place right on the water. The staff was great. Really enjoyed the fire on the beach with s’mores. Great finish to a wonderful stay. I highly recommend staying here
Staff was wonderful!
Property was beautiful and quiet!
Kim
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
6/10 Okay
Verified traveller
15 Sept 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Nice room. Be advised there is no elevator so guests on the second floor must carry luggage up stairs.
The breakfast was poor and the coffee weak. The decaf side of the machine was not working.
Staff was never available to answer phone. We booked two King rooms, both were Queen bed rooms. Holes in shower curtain & holes in curtains at the slider. Lightbulb was burned out by bedside. Water pressure was low, water never got hot. Sheets and pillowcases were cheap & bed mattresses were uncomfortable. TV would keep going off periodically. Room was clean and staff was pleasant at check in. Lakeview was nice. But would not stay here again.
We had a nice stay at this cute motel. The view was great and we loved the fire pits and s'mores at night. The hotel was clean. Nothing fancy, but perfect for a night. Positive - the bed was super comfortable.
Negative - the bath towels need to be replaced.
Overall a great stay and I would recommend this property.
Fantastic property. Owners and staff friendly and courteous. Grounds immaculate. Room comfortable, clean and well equipped. Pillows great, bed a bit hard for my liking but clean. Balcony with view was fabulous looking out towards Bridge and Mackinaw Island...beautiful. Plastic adirondeck chairs could be sturdier and were cracking. Beach and nightly camp fires excellent with S'mores provided.
Pool and hot tub was great.
Will definately be back in the future.
Will definitely stay here again and recommend to anyone looking for a beautiful and comfortable stay in the area. S’mores on the beach in the evenings was such a treat, and really just adds something special to the entire stay.