Clearwater Lakeshore Motel

3.5 star property
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Reception
Private beach, sun-loungers, beach umbrellas, beach towels
Water view
Private beach, sun-loungers, beach umbrellas, beach towels
King Jetted Tub Lakefront, Balcony

Reviews

9.2 out of 10

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

Map
11380 U.S. 23, Mackinaw City, MI, 49701
  • Mackinaw City Ferry Terminal
    16 min walk
  • Jack Pine Lumberjack Show
    18 min walk
  • Mackinaw Manor Haunted Mansion
    2 min drive
  • Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional)
    30 min drive

Room options

King Lakefront, Balcony

  • 23 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

King/Single Lakefront, Balcony

  • 28 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Queen Non-Lakefront

  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

King Jetted Tub Lakefront, Balcony

  • 28 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

2 Queen Non-Lakefront

  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

King Suite with Kitchen and Sofa Bed, Balcony

  • 46 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

2 Queen Sofa Bed Lakefront, Balcony

  • 33 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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About the area

Mackinaw City

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.

What's nearby

  • Mackinaw City Ferry Terminal - 16 min walk
  • Mackinaw City Dock - 2 min drive
  • Old Mackinac Point Lighthouse - 3 min drive
  • 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

More

  • 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
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Clearwater Lakeshore Hotel Mackinaw City
Clearwater Lakeshore
Clearwater Lakeshore Motel Motel
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Clearwater Lakeshore Motel Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 693 out of 1005 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 218 out of 1005 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 63 out of 1005 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 23 out of 1005 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 1005 reviews" "

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Vicky

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Francis

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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. 😊
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristi

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very secluded , not so touristy
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rosemary

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful location with room facing the lake. Helpful staff.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

John

Travelled with partner
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tara

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Check in was easy. It was a quiet hotel away from the hustle of down town. And the view of the bridge was excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Judy, Centerville

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rodney

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

marilyn

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The property was great but the smell in our room was terrible! Would never stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kim

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff was wonderful! Property was beautiful and quiet!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely location and view of Mackinaw bridge. Beach fires each evening.Decent breakfast. All for a reasonable price.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

Susan

Travelled with family
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Judy

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful view of Lake Huron. Great location, clean and friendly, kind staff. The breakfast was very good and the fire, s’mores was a special amenity,
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Virgil

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent staff. Excellent real breakfast, Excellent beds, rooms, Excellent pool and whirlpool. Excellent beach and evening fires and treats.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fire pits on the beach and s'mores bags available each evening. Excellent view of the lake and the bridge.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charlotte

Travelled with group
Lovely fire pits by the lake each night and s’mores!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barb

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jodie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Gary

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Penny

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Megan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Teresa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice staff clean room. Convenient for activities we need to attend.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Andrea

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the location, the bonfires and amenities. Bed was comfy and view was incredible
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024