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Clearwater Lakeshore Motel

3.5 star property

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Reception
2 Queen Non-Lakefront | View from room
Private beach, sun loungers, beach umbrellas, beach towels
Property entrance
King Jetted Tub Lakefront, Balcony | 1 bedroom, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Pool
  • Hot Tub
$140
includes taxes & fees
Sep 29 - Sep 30

Explore the area

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11380 U.S. 23, Mackinaw City, MI, 49701
  • Mackinaw City Ferry Terminal
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Mackinaw City Dock
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Headlands International Dark Sky Park
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional)
    ‪24 min drive‬

Room options

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

King Lakefront, Balcony

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(123 reviews)
  • 250 sq ft
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

King/Single Lakefront, Balcony

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(50 reviews)
  • 300 sq ft
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Queen Non-Lakefront | 1 bedroom, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Queen Non-Lakefront

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(48 reviews)
  • 250 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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King Jetted Tub Lakefront, Balcony | 1 bedroom, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

King Jetted Tub Lakefront, Balcony

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(20 reviews)
  • 300 sq ft
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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2 Queen Non-Lakefront | 1 bedroom, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

2 Queen Non-Lakefront

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(21 reviews)
  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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King Suite with Kitchen and Sofa Bed, Balcony | Living area | Flat-screen TV

King Suite with Kitchen and Sofa Bed, Balcony

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(9 reviews)
  • 500 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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2 Queen Sofa Bed Lakefront, Balcony | 1 bedroom, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

2 Queen Sofa Bed Lakefront, Balcony

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(38 reviews)
  • 350 sq ft
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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About this property

Clearwater Lakeshore Motel

3.5-star Mackinaw City motel steps from Lake Huron
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.
Simply walk outside to feel the sun on your face at the sand beach. Lie back and work on your tan with relaxing beach amenities like umbrellas and sun loungers. After a day at the beach, enjoy amenities at Clearwater Lakeshore Motel like an indoor pool and a hot tub.

A complimentary breakfast is offered each morning. Public areas are equipped with complimentary wireless Internet access. Onsite self parking is complimentary.

Clearwater Lakeshore Motel is a smoke-free property.

A complimentary buffet breakfast is served each morning between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • 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 elevator

More

  • 2 floors
  • Built in 1990
  • Smoking not allowed

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

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Property 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
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

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

Rating 10 - Excellent. 695 out of 1023 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 219 out of 1023 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 69 out of 1023 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 26 out of 1023 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 14 out of 1023 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

Sandra

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location and great view. Check in was easy and pleasant. Room was large but bathroom was tiny with sink just inside entry door. Our hot water went out in the middle of my shower…cold! Reported it and it was fixed immediately. No problem the next day. Bed was very comfortable. Breakfast was not what I thought it would be based on other reviews. Went to a local restaurant the next morning. Overall our stay was good. Lots of other motels in the area but I wanted to book non brand name hotels and eat in local restaurants on this trip.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy, Haughton

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a comfortable room with a beautiful view of the Mackinaw bridge to the north. It has a rocky beach access and firepits and chairs so you can sit out and enjoy the area.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elie

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

10/10 Excellent

brenda

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marilyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We took a chance on this property, but it was great!!!!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Therese

Traveled with partner
The view was amazing! Staff is friendly. The room is average, clean, and not luxurious. The bed is firm. The bathroom is tiny and low shower pressure. Breakfast is average. It is close to attractions, but you will need to drive to downtown and ferry lines. There is currently construction present in front of the hotels along that strip.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Kasey

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our stay was wonderful. We especially loved the fireworks over the bay and seeing the bridge lit up, beautiful view from our balcony/bed. Great location for everything you could want to do, Jack Pine Lumberjack show 3 minutes down the road, and downtown Mackinaw 5 minutes down the road. We could see the improvements being made to the property and they were greatly appreciated. Would love to see the bathrooms be included in upgrades but over all it was a clean, quiet and comfortable room. Definitely a must stay for Mackinaw City.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kayla

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The stay was wonderful. The staff are very friendly and helpful. Always greeted with a smile. Aside from the construction that was going on the road across all the hotels and inns. The stay overall was great! Breakfast was great and always nice and stocked. The fires pits in the evenings and s’mores were a great way to socialize with other guest and relax from the days events. I will highly recommend staying here! Thank you so much for your hospitality!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

frank

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful view of the lake & bridge. Nice pool & hot tub!! Not far at all from downtown.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Doreen

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location was perfect, and I really enjoyed the outdoor spaces and amenities. The staff was very friendly and welcoming. The room had been updated, which was nice, but unfortunately, the bed was extremely uncomfortable. The shower was also disappointing — the water pressure was weak, and the hot water didn’t last long. It wasn’t possible for two people to take hot showers on the same day.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shari

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
OMG this place is amazing.Everything was great.Super clean,awesome comfortable bed.Great staff,great amenities. Beautiful view of the bridge.Great free breakfast.Just cant say enough good things about this place.Very clean!!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erliss

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jj

Liked: Cleanliness
Loved being right on the water, plus the fire pits and smores was really nice. Would stay again
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Taneka

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

10/10 Excellent

Renelle D

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Maria

Disliked: Cleanliness
They were so kind to upgrade me to a waterfront room :) nice views!!! Clean bathroom area, great to have fridge, coffee maker ( tasty coffee packets too!!) great hot breakfast!!!! The downside was the bedding looked 40 yrs old and the carpet looked dirty - so I would give this place a solid 7 star
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Ikeia

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Staff was great
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gina

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff is always around. They keep up on all your vacation needs.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Clearwater Lakeshore Motel was a very friendly place to stay. Complementary lake side fires with s'mores heightened the experience. The motel is dated some but overall the rooms were clean and comfortable. I would recommend this to a friend.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kylene

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Lovely location on the lake with nightly fires.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dawn

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff is super friendly. And the campfire and s’mores at night are the best!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Returning once again

We stayed in 2021 and the couple that runs the hotel are just as friendly now as they were then. The beds are super comfortable, the view is amazing, and the breakfast is really delicious. We love the bonfires at night and enjoy the smores while watching the sunset. It also offers a perfect view to the fireworks. You can see the ones from the bridge, the island, and ST Ignis.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brent

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved staying at this motel, everything was clean and the staff is very friendly. We enjoyed all of the amenities offered and discovered some we didnt even know about while staying there. The pool/hot tub was one of the best we've experienced and it was large and clean. We would love to stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jane

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025