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Motel Bear Lake

2.0 star property

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BBQ/picnic Area
Terrace/patio
Free WiFi, bed sheets
Interior
Point of interest

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included

Explore the area

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12273 West St, Bear Lake, MI, 49614
  • Place, Pierport Beach
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Place, Arcadia Bluffs Golf Course
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Place, Crystal Mountain
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Airport, Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker)
    ‪16 min drive‬

Room options

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Signature Studio Suite, 1 King Bed, Kitchenette, Pool View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Signature Studio Suite, 1 King Bed, Kitchenette, Pool View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Signature Studio Suite, 1 King Bed, Kitchenette, Pool View

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Studio Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Kitchenette

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Studio Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Kitchenette

  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Studio Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Kitchenette, Pool View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Studio Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Kitchenette, Pool View

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Family Studio Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Kitchenette, Pool View

Free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Studio Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Kitchenette, Pool View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Family Studio Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Kitchenette, Pool View

Family Studio Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Kitchenette, Pool View

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Signature Room, 1 King Bed, Kitchenette, Pool View

Free WiFi, bed sheets

Signature Room, 1 King Bed, Kitchenette, Pool View

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Signature Room, 1 King Bed, Kitchenette, Pool View

Free WiFi, bed sheets

Signature Room, 1 King Bed, Kitchenette, Pool View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Signature Room, 1 King Bed, Kitchenette, Pool View

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Romantic Room, 1 King Bed, Kitchenette, Pool View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Classic Room, 2 Queen Beds, Kitchenette

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Classic Room, 2 Queen Beds, Kitchenette

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Classic Room, 1 King Bed, Kitchenette

Free WiFi, bed sheets

Classic Room, 1 King Bed, Kitchenette

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Classic Room, 2 Queen Beds, Kitchenette

Free WiFi, bed sheets

Classic Room, 2 Queen Beds, Kitchenette

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Classic Room, 2 Queen Beds, Kitchenette

Free WiFi, bed sheets

Classic Room, 2 Queen Beds, Kitchenette

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Classic Room, 2 Queen Beds, Kitchenette

Free WiFi, bed sheets

Classic Room, 2 Queen Beds, Kitchenette

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the area

Bear Lake

Located in Bear Lake, Motel Bear Lake is within a 15-minute drive of Pierport Beach and Lake Michigan. .This motel is 7 mi (11.2 km) from Arcadia Bluffs Golf Course and 10.9 mi (17.5 km) from Inspiration Point.
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What's nearby

  • Pierport Beach - 12 min drive - 12.3 km
  • Arcadia Bluffs Golf Course - 14 min drive - 14.1 km
  • Little River Casino - 14 min drive - 22.9 km
  • Crystal Mountain - 18 min drive - 24.5 km
  • Manistee County Beaches - 19 min drive - 24.8 km

Getting around

  • Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chestnut Hills Golf Course - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Rosie's Place - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Grille 44 - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Northern Natural Cider House & Winery - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪The Glenwood - ‬10 min drive

About this property

Motel Bear Lake

Motel with free parking, in the vicinity of Pierport Beach
Motel Bear Lake offers 18 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Accommodations have kitchenettes with microwaves. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Smart televisions come with digital channels and Netflix.

Recreational amenities at the motel include a seasonal outdoor pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Make yourself at home in one of the 18 guestrooms, featuring kitchenettes. Smart televisions with digital programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Conveniences include microwaves and coffee/tea makers.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as a seasonal outdoor pool or take in the view from a garden.
Featured amenities include express check-in and express check-out. Free self parking is available onsite.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Things to do

  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room kitchenette
  • In-room microwave
  • Mini-fridge
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Virtual front desk

Outdoors

  • Direct access to the beach
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • In a nature reserve
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Netflix
  • Smart TV with digital channels
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Ceiling fan
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Mobile key entry

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

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

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and smart lock details; access will be through a private entrance
Prior to arrival, you must complete online registration via a secure link
A virtual front desk provides assistance to guests

Access methods

Private entrance, smart lock

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 40 per pet, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 40 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
The seasonal pool will be open from May 27 to September 16
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Motel Bear Lake Motel
Motel Bear Lake Bear Lake
Motel Bear Lake Motel Bear Lake

Reviews

Motel Bear Lake Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 131 out of 168 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 25 out of 168 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 168 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 168 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 168 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Mark

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Charming older property that needs some more updating. I liked that some thoughtful amenities were added in the room. Plus the room I chose was sizable. The property is being restored by women owners and they have done a nice job in providing a clean room with a few extras that other older properties most likely would not have.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fun and really cool. Awesome staff. Would 100% stay again if ever going through. No towels in the bathroom or even supply closet which was a bummer, but I made do.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katarina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Don’t let the stigma of a motel stop you from staying here. The staff was kind and helpful, our room was spacious and clean. And the pool was amazing! I would recommend Bear Motel to any family.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Travelled with family, Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pet friendly! The beds and pillows were comfortable! I love that they provide a sound machine to drown the traffic noise for light sleepers.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Jacob

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room is dated/thrown together. and had a weird smell to it.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

MELISSA

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This was a last minute family trip for us. We had never heard of Bear Lake but knew the surrounding areas were very nice. We were so happy that we stayed at Motel Bear Lake. The beds were amazing and the retro atmosphere was one of a kind. We will be back!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

David

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

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

Motel Bear Lake Goes Retro

We came North for relaxation and found the Bear Lake Motel an excellent location. I also chose it because of its Retro Design. Loved it!!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Fred

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

Relaxing stay

Good place to stay with comfortable beds and a nice pool.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heidi

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

Clean and comfortable

Very clean. Comfortable .
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Silvia

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

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very cute boho setting, clean and convenient location for near by site seeing.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristen

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

10/10 Excellent

Lauri

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was adorable and my stay could not have been smoother. Definitely would stay again and recommend to friends
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Dean

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities
Clean room and comfortable bed. Nice swimming pool. Cons Stayed in room twenty that is on the end next to the highway. Truck traffic was annoying at night and they bumped on the potholes in the highway
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Douglas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great little spot. Easy check in
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Mark

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jay

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Check in was super easy and efficient. Owners were very quick to respond with a question. Room was very clean and nicely updated. Beds were comfy wr enjoyed our stay!!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Marsha

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed the quaintness of this motel. It was clean and mostly comfortable - the beds were comfortable but one arm of the couch was loose or broken. After booking but before our arrival I found additional details about the property including the fact that it was cannibas friendly. Unfortunately upon checkin we noticed a reasonably strong marijuana odor in the room, which I had hoped would not be the case. It’s possible that I missed this detail upon booking the room but I would certainly recommend that we this detail be clearly communicated when booking. We were traveling for a family trip with our teenage son and we are not a “cannibas friendly” family.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

"The Groovy Motel"

Very nice place to stay. Old school vibes! Room was perfect. Pool was great and right outside your door, and Bear Lake with small swimming area within walking distance. If your a boater, I noticed, plently of lake access. 15 minutes to downtown Manistee & lake Mi.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Madison

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
So cute! Great service, I wish we could have stayed longer. Such a cute place and little town
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Love the retro vibe! Good central location to drive to area beaches, restaurants and trails
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025