Lakeside Inn

3.0 star property

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Exterior
Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds
View from room
Studio, 2 Queen Beds, Lake View | Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds
Reception

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included
$112
includes taxes & fees
Sep 18 - Sep 19

Explore the area

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1603 S Shore Dr, Clear Lake, IA, 50428
  • Clear Lake State Park
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • City Beach Park
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Surf Ballroom and Museum
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Mason City, IA (MCW-Mason City Municipal)
    ‪6 min drive‬

Room options

Studio, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Lake View

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

Studio, 2 Queen Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(15 reviews)
  • 306 sq ft
  • Partial lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Studio, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Lake View

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(29 reviews)
  • 306 sq ft
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Studio, 2 Queen Beds, Lake View

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(19 reviews)
  • 306 sq ft
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About this property

Lakeside Inn

3-star Clear Lake hotel with private balconies
This smoke-free hotel features coffee/tea in a common area, a garden, and a picnic area. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided.
Lakeside Inn offers 16 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and irons/ironing boards. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Lakeside Inn features a garden, a picnic area, and coffee/tea in a common area. Public areas are equipped with complimentary wireless Internet access. Complimentary self parking is available on site.

Lakeside Inn is a smoke-free property.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Family friendly

  • Free rollaway/extra bed
  • In-room crib

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator (single-level property)
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib
  • Free rollaway/extra bed

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Meal delivery service
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and lockbox information; 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 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), lockbox

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs are available on request at the property

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
Cashless transactions are available
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 welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Lakeside Inn Clear Lake
Lakeside Clear Lake
Lakeside Inn Hotel
Lakeside Inn Clear Lake
Lakeside Inn Hotel Clear Lake

Lakeside Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 414 out of 656 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 160 out of 656 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 46 out of 656 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 24 out of 656 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 12 out of 656 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Diane

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

KELLY, SAINT LOUIS

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

KELLY, SAINT LOUIS

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a beautiful weekend and the property was perfect for relaxing on the lake
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Not much boat parking
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Courtney

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
the view of the lake was beautiful, and enjoyed sitting down by the lake with friends. The staff were excellent, food very good as well
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda

Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
Liked: Amenities
The property is under new ownership as of the 1st of the year and we met them. Fabulous people. The rooms are freshly updated with outstanding comfortable beds, new paint, walk-in showers, service was impeccable. The view of the lake was gorgeous. There was a microwave, refrigerator, Keurig in the rooms. There was a restaurant out back that included a bar, but it did not serve breakfast, nor is there a continental breakfast, but don't let that deter you from staying there! Plenty of breakfast places close by. We will be returning for another stay! Rhonda A
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anthony W.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I would stay here again! Affordable, friendly, easy to get around and the View is spectacular! Great staff. Loved it. We will stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved it
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved the waterfront view. Excellent! outdoor patio environment was also good. There is limited patio privacy on main floor but doable.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Danae

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic view of the sunset!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic place to stay right on the lake.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Overall the stay was great. The one ed
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice hotel and location and very friendly welcoming staff. Two minor things. A listing of TV channels would have been helpful. The sturdy wooden bedframe was a shin knocker until I got used to it. :)
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautful patio room overlooking the lake. Very clean with stylish deco throughout the hotel. Rooms were so cute! Since it is right next to a lake, bring some mosquito spray if you like spending time on the outdoor patio!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Britt

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This place in right on the lake clean rooms great shower pressure stayed two nights will stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Raul

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
So relaxing and clean and fresh
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

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

Great Place To Stay

One of the nicest hotels I’ve stayed in
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Lisa

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We had a slight sanuf at check in but it was solved immediately. The room was adorable and very clean.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Marilyn

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

DeLeana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Corey, Ames

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful lakeside views
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emily

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was so charming! Loved the view od the lake.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025