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Clearwater Lakeshore Motel

3.5 star property

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Reception
Private beach, sun-loungers, beach umbrellas, beach towels
Property entrance
2 Queen Non-Lakefront | View from room
King Jetted Tub Lakefront, Balcony

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping

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11380 U.S. 23, Mackinaw City, MI, 49701
  • Place, Mackinaw City Ferry Terminal
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Mackinaw City Dock
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Headlands International Dark Sky Park
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Airport, Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional)
    ‪22 min drive‬

Room options

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Queen Non-Lakefront

Queen Non-Lakefront

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

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1 bedroom, laptop workspace, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

King Lakefront, Balcony

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

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2 Queen Non-Lakefront

2 Queen Non-Lakefront

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

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1 bedroom, laptop workspace, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

King/Single Lakefront, Balcony

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

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2 Queen Sofa Bed Lakefront, Balcony

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

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King Suite with Kitchen and Sofa Bed, Balcony | Living area

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

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King Jetted Tub Lakefront, Balcony

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

Beach motel with a private beach and free breakfast
Guests at this beach motel will appreciate convenient onsite amenities such as barbecue grills and a picnic area.
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 hot tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a private beach.
Our customers tell us 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
  • Onsite recreation includes a private beach
  • Guests have great things to say about the helpful staff and the location
  • Steps from Lake Huron and a 3-minute drive from Old Mackinac Point Lighthouse
Step outside to unwind on the sand beach. Spend the day at the beach and work on your tan with sun loungers (chaise longues) or relax in the shade with umbrellas. After a day at the beach, enjoy amenities at Clearwater Lakeshore Motel like 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 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 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

  • 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, 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
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. 686 out of 1028 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 218 out of 1028 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 77 out of 1028 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 29 out of 1028 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 18 out of 1028 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

Breana

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel especially for the price! Very friendly staff. Love the bonfires every night. Only small complaints are the “sandy beach” area doesn’t go into the water and the spectrum tv was spotty sometimes. Other than that great stay and will be back
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deborah, independence

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved sitting around the fire and making s'mores that the motel supplied. Great place to stay!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This motel had a beautiful view of the lake and bridge, amd everynight they lit campfires and provided the makings for s'mores. All of the employees were so helpful and friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was very modern. Love that the pull out sofa bed is actually comfortable. Love how nice the people are who are running the place. Have an awesome view of the bridge and water. Would stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Megan

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Akrum

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean and functional. No maid service for multiple night stays, just towels. Beds not as comfy as home, yet sufficient. Nice ambiance around the beach area with the fire-pit complete w s'mores. Disappointed in the beach is not swim-able. Would stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Karen, Farmington

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The breakfast was average. Eggs were good, while biscuits were cold. Not much else. The beach has large rocks to try to maneuver over to get to the water. This definitely needs corrected & is a safety hazard. The bonfires were a nice touch. The buildings need a good power washing. Beds were comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Only downside is no restaurant within walking distance
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Heather

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice property most details well cared for.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Gary

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

8/10 Good

Jessica

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved the view from our balcony.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jack

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was exceptional and available, clean property lived the kayaks and campfires/s’mores every night. Breakfast was very good and fresh and cleaned continuously. Great proximity to ferries and downtown.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Hmmmm

This was my third stay at the Clearwater and the things i love have remained the same...the smores on the beach at sunset, the pool and hot tub, but some things have changed. The staff are the same, but they are not as helpful or pleasant as they once were. Still, i would stay again. Hopefully they get new mattresses that dont have springs in my back next time.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Deborah

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

6/10 Okay

Kate

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Mahesh

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Basic breakfast options but then not much for us lacto-vegetarians other than cereal and bread Room was neat and clean and beds comfortable and very good hot water but the sink/wash basin drain stank so much on every use Not very quiet, our room was on first floor next to the stairs and entryway door and janitor room so there was always loud movement around and loud closing of doors Overall a 4/5
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

tricia

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cathie

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

10/10 Excellent

Christian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

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

Can't wait to come back

Fire pits on the beach, just steps from our balcony overlooking the lake... what's not to love? Friendly staff & good breakfast, too. I wish we could have stayed longer!!!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good value. Easy to get too. Worked well for our plans.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Ali

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Terrible staff, very rude and not welcoming at all. Room smells bad and is very dirty, clearly not well taken care off. The only upside to this place is that they have a lakeview area in their backyard, otherwise I wouldnt pay this much ever again for this dumpster.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Theresa

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a great stay here. The rooms were clean and nice, though there was a strong perfume scent. The pool and hot tub were nice. Breakfast was great. The bonfires with s'mores supplies provided were awesome. The only thing is that the beach is not swimmable and there is no beach where you can walk to the water. There's huge boulders that separate the upper part and lower part of the beach, but the part by the water is mucky and muddy and not crossable. Otherwise, great stay. Would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deborah S

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Our room was a little small, but adequate. The staff and special touches make this hotel a great place to vacation. Ralston's attention to detail and genuine hospitality made our stay very enjoyable. We hope to visit again some day.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amber

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We needed a place to stay last minute and this was one of the only locations with an opening. This night stay ended up being amazing- our suite was right on the water, the beds were comfortable and the room had everything we needed. The firepits and s’mores were so fun. I definitely recommend this place for Families.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025