Clearwater Lakeshore Motel

Property class: 3.5

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Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
Located close to Old Mackinac Point Lighthouse, Clearwater Lakeshore Motel provides a free breakfast buffet, a firepit and an outdoor entertainment area. This motel is a great place to bask in the sun with a private beach and sunloungers. For some rest and relaxation, visit the hot tub. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
The current price is AU$114
includes taxes & fees
12 Oct - 13 Oct

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room options

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A hotel room with a bed, bedside tables, a desk, a chair, a window with curtains, an air conditioning unit, and a wall-mounted lamp.

Queen Non-Lakefront

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

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a television, and a desk lamp.

King Lakefront, Balcony

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

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a trash bin, and a window with curtains.

2 Queen Non-Lakefront

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

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a television, and a desk lamp.

King/Single Lakefront, Balcony

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

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a large window.

2 Queen Sofa Bed Lakefront, Balcony

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(49 reviews)
  • Lake view
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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A compact living space with a kitchenette, a dining area, and a seating area.

King Suite with Kitchen and Sofa Bed, Balcony

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(12 reviews)
  • 46 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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A hotel room with a large bed, a separate bedroom, a bathroom with a bathtub, a desk, and a chair.

King Jetted Tub Lakefront, Balcony

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(25 reviews)
  • Lake view
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
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About the area

Located in Mackinaw City, Clearwater Lakeshore Motel is on a private beach. Old Mackinac Point Lighthouse and Mackinac Bridge are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Huron and Headlands International Dark Sky Park. Wilderness State Park and Arch Rock are two other places to visit that come recommended. Visit our Mackinaw City travel guide
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11380 U.S. 23, Mackinaw City, MI, 49701

What's nearby

  • A snowy landscape with leafless trees and a bridge in the background.
    Mackinaw Crossings
    2 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Edgewater Beach
    2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Edgewater Beach
    10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Jack Pine Lumberjack Show
    20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Mackinaw Manor Haunted Mansion
    3 min drive - 3.3 km

Getting around

  • Mackinac Island, MI (MCD)
    33 min drive

Restaurants

  • Keyhole Bar & Grill
    3 min drive
  • Dixie Saloon
    4 min drive
  • Wienerlicious
    3 min drive
  • Fox's Pizza Den
    4 min drive
  • Darrow's Family Restaurant
    3 min drive

About this property

Clearwater Lakeshore Motel

  • Motel near Lake Huron
  • Located close to Old Mackinac Point Lighthouse, Clearwater Lakeshore Motel provides a free breakfast buffet, a firepit and an outdoor entertainment area. With amenities such as a private beach and sunloungers, this motel is the perfect place to soak up the sun. For some rest and relaxation, visit the hot tub. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
  • Additional perks include:
    • An indoor pool
    • Free self-parking
    • Barbecues, smoke-free property and tour/ticket information
    • Beach towels, outdoor furniture and beach umbrellas
    • Guest reviews give top marks for the beach locale and helpful staff
  • Room features
  • All guest rooms at Clearwater Lakeshore Motel have thoughtful touches, such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, as well as amenities, such as free WiFi. Guest reviews highly rate the cleanliness rooms at the property.
  • Other conveniences in all rooms include:
    • Free toiletries and hairdryers
    • Flat-screen TVs with cable channels
    • Fridges, microwaves and coffee/tea makers

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

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
  • 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 and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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

  • American Express
  • Discover
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

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 and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including stag and hen parties

Frequently asked questions

Does Clearwater Lakeshore Motel have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Clearwater Lakeshore Motel?

As of 25 Sept 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Clearwater Lakeshore Motel on 12 Oct 2026 start from AU$114, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Clearwater Lakeshore Motel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Clearwater Lakeshore Motel?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Clearwater Lakeshore Motel?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Clearwater Lakeshore Motel?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Where is Clearwater Lakeshore Motel located?

Nestled on the beach, this Mackinaw City motel is within 3 mi (5 km) of Lake Huron and Old Mackinac Point Lighthouse. Headlands International Dark Sky Park and Wilderness State Park are also within 9 mi (15 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Clearwater Lakeshore Motel Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.0

Cleanliness

8.8

Amenities

9.4

Staff & service

8.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 667 out of 1039 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 228 out of 1039 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 95 out of 1039 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 29 out of 1039 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 20 out of 1039 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Clean rooms, great views, and fantastic staff. We would stay there again and we highly recommend it.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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This was a great property during our two night stay in the area. The staff and managers were GREAT and the small beach on the lake was pretty awesome with the views of the bridge Fire pits were lit each night and we just sat and enjoyed the views. Highly recommend this property when in the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, marshmallows roast most nights on the beach behind hotel!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was friendly and room was clean. Nice beach amenities like the kayaks and having bonfires with s’mores at night.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A fantastic stay. Clean, well maintained, quiet, good location, nice balcony overlooking the lake with a view of the bridge. Breakfast was above average. They even had individual campfires on the beach with supplies to make smores.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I love this property. The staff is excellent, rooms good size and clean and loved being on Lake Huron! The hydrangeas were fabulous.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Beautiful place! Loved the cookies at arrival and the balcony was wonderful! Will definitely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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8/10 Good

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It was cute, nice views and balancing. Clean and comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was friendly and helpful. The room was clean. The bathroom was clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms, balcony overlooking the bridge, staff was very helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Staff was very friendly and helpful. Great bridge view from balcony and beach. Enjoyed bonfire and s'mores on beach after exploring during the day, very relaxing with a great night time view of the bridge. Good breakfast with a great person keeping it maintained and readily available if assistance needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The room was great, clean and comfortable. The property was beautiful. We didn't get to do it, but I loved that they had bonfires available on the beach and they gave out s'mores packages!!! Very nice touch! The staff was excellent and very helpful as well.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Beautiful location with wonderful views of the water and the bridge. Very nice staff.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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8/10 Good

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Loved the nightly bonfires and smores. The staff is so friendly! Rooms are a little small/outdated but we spent very little time in them so we didn’t mind.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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From check in to check out was wonderful. The staff was awesome and very friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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very welcoming and friendly staff. we used the kayaks very easy and pleasant! they provide free smores and beach campfires!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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This is a perfect hotel to stay at when you'd like to prioritize relaxing over the tourist stuff in the city. Just far enough away to have some quiet but close enough you can still enjoy downtown Mackinac. The staff was extremely helpful, I had a tv issue happen fairly late at night and one of the employees fixed it almost immediately. Would stay here every time i'm in the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
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6/10 Okay

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
View from balcony and evening fire with s'mores was excellent. Room 108 was dated with musky smell. Bed mattress was a 1*. Spent the night before travel to the island and location was good.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
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6/10 Okay

Liked: Staff & service
Staff was helpful, beach was accessible, breakfast options were limited and room had an off smell,
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Really nice place for a short stay. Good location, clean, modern and good breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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What a great place. It felt more like a B & B than a motel! The room was simple but clean and comfortable. Having a small porch overlooking the lake was great. The fire pits and S’mores at nite on the beach were relaxing. We were there a day after Labor Day…the parking lot was full every nite while all the other lodgings were nearly empty! That says a lot!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great property and amazing staff. Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Continental breakfast was good. Hot tub and pool were old but worked fine. Clean towels daily. S'mores by the fire pit every night at 730p. Room key kept deactivating and had to change it three times. Staff were very friendly and accommodating. Hydrangeas outside were beautiful ❤️
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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We had a wonderful stay! Staff was enjoyable, view was excellent, breakfast was great and they were very helpful. Would stay again if in the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Several fire rings lit along the beach each night. Beach is rocky in the water. We didn’t swim there; Nice, big indoor pool w hot tub. Balcony view amazing. Friendly, accommodating staff. Free shuttle to ferry. Good breakfast. What more could you want?!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026